Saw this place recommended on Reddit (tho the San Mateo one) so we decided to try it out on our way home from Great America. The bacon cheeseburger is decent. Nothing special to write home about. It's the chocolate shake and chili cheese fries that were bangers and would have me coming back here. They were very generous with the shake, too. I do like the mix of ordering at the register and having the food served to you as opposed to being a straight up diner with wait service. Speaking of diner, they definitely got the old school diner aesthetics going on. Price wise, is probably what you'd expect. You'll also be instantly reminded you're in silicon valley because all of the patrons around you are talking loudly on APIs and what not, even on a Saturday. Good grief, take a break people! Seems like the loud voice is either giving "I'm a tech bro, look at me" or "In case there are any VCs in here, I know API" vibes. read more

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When "Hamburgers" is in the name of a restaurant, I expect that the burgers are going to be star of the show. But it turned out that I kept reaching for the garlic fries more. The Garlic fries were topped with freshly chopped garlic tossed with parmesan cheese. But the thing that made this garlic stand out is that they didn't bother frying it up in oil. They left it raw which made the garlic super potent and strong. We loved it with their crisp on the outside soft on the inside fries. Can we also have a moment for the Oreo Milkshake? It was just the right amount of liquid--- not super dense that you needed to have an extra spoon on the side to eat it. It was sip- able from the beginning with lots of Oreos blended in. As for the burger, we had a Patty melt served on light rye bread with melted swiss cheese and grilled onions. The boyfriend wanted an extra patty but then regretted it after he said it really only needed one. Boys will be boys. While this was good, there was nothing that really made me pick this over the garlic fries. As for me: I had the Hamburger Bowl which was a Burger Patty over Spring Mix Greens Tossed in Lemon Vinaigrette with Carrots, Cucumbers, Tomato and Red Onion topped with Crispy Onion Strings. I appreciated the salad option and the lemon vinaigrette was just right- it didn't drown the salad in dressing like I've had happen in the past. The patty added in for protein was great and made this salad more of a treat than anything else. Add in the crispy onion rings and these gave it a nice crunch. I already mentioned the Oreo Milkshake and like the sweet lover I am, this just hit the spot. read more

Jeffrey's Hamburgers - Garlic fries with chopped fresh *raw* garlic + parmesan cheese - Burgers Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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For the first time, I tried a hamburger from this spot. I love hamburgers, but I will say I was a bit disappointed because despite the good reviews, I read, I didn't feel like the meat was seasoned to my liking. Personally, when I eat a hamburger, I want the meat to speak for itself and the toppings to complement the burger. Unfortunately, the meat itself was not seasoned to my taste. I added some extra sauce to make it tastier. I did add extra jalapeños, and I did feel like that made a bit of a difference. I would just recommend that they work on their seasoning for their meat. I DoorDash my meal. I've never been in here personally I can't comment on the ambience, but I could say that they delivered my burger rather fast. read more

Jeffrey's Hamburgers - Burgers Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Great place to go with friends, family and even coworkers. Ordered cheese burger medium well with fries on the side and a drink. As for fries, I think that's a good size to share with one other person. Service is quick, you order first, pay, then you pick your seating. The workers are friendly as well. read more

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Been here once before, and stopped by for a bite with coworkers. This time was probably even better than the first, so I was really happy with this experience! I got a bacon cheeseburger, sweet potato fries (one onion ring from my friend in the pic), and an Oreo milkshake. Everything was delicious! The burger has good flavor and texture. The milkshake portions are huge and very good. The service is also great, and you get a nice old school diner vibe from the place. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area. read more

Jeffrey's Hamburgers - Bacon Cheeseburger and sweet potato fries - Burgers Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Jeffrey's Hamburgers is a solid burger spot. I came in craving a burger, and this place definitely delivered. I went for the bacon cheeseburger, and it was exactly what I'd hoped for--juicy, flavorful, and made with fresh-tasting ingredients. Most of my friends were happy with their orders too, though one friend who got a sandwich of some sort (see image for reference) said his didn't quite hit the mark. The milkshakes were also a win--creamy, rich, and a perfect pairing with the burgers. The fries were good too! I have to mention the atmosphere, too. The retro diner-style décor gives it a fun, nostalgic vibe, and everything was impressively clean and well-kept. Overall, a great place to satisfy a burger craving. read more

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This place is my go-to if I'm coming down from the peninsula and need a burger. Their burgers are consistently good, well-seasoned, and the sides are hefty and delicious. Plenty of seating around lunchtime with no wait. Service is quick and to the point. The decor is also in an old-timey diner style with neon lights, painted murals and puffy booths. It's usually busy with families and people of all ages, so good hometown vibes. read more

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They are the best hamburgers ever old school best cherry shakes man brings back so many memories. Reminds me of going when I went with my grandparents when I was a kid having my cherry shakes. I love it. It's worth the money every time. Thank you for Jefferies Donald Mena Sr read more

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Excellent bacon cheeseburger cooked to order with great quality hamburger beef. Friendly staff at ordering, food prep/cooking, and table bussing. I love the old diner style of the building exterior and the theme continues to the interior. I would definitely come back in the future when in the area! This is hard to beat for a quality and quick burger & fries and nice clean atmosphere with friendly staff. read more

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This was our first time at Jeffrey's and we totally understand why it's a local favorite. It's your typical diner experience with delicious food, great service, and lots of open seating. Highly recommend getting their "spicy sauce"! read more

Jeffrey's has the best Hawaiian Teriyaki Burger. Great Fries and Shakes. It is a perfect location and lots of places to sit. Fun place to take friends. read more

I like the ambient here. The service is good. The burgers are juicy and tasty. The medium is a bit redder than I would expect. The medium-well done is a bit too cooked. The bread is soft and the veggies are fresh. The onion rings and the sweet potatoes are soft and crispy (a bit oily). The Caesar salad is ok - a bit weird. It has some oily dressing on it with a side of Caesar dressing. I like the root beer float and the chocolate shakes. Overall good experience and I recommend it. read more

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Not my favorite place. The food here is just okay. The chicken sandwich we ordered was super bland, but the burger my husband ordered was pretty good. The fries and onion rings were okay. For 3 people, we spent over $75 which is crazy. For 3 burgers and an order of fries and onion rings. read more

Do not try to order online. their online order system is buggy. I placed my order and paid but when I ran over to pick it up they could not find it. Call instead!!! read more

Nice little shop that takes you back to the drive in era. Tried the Bacon Burger and Chili Cheese Fries. Burger was good, cooked to a nice medium. Fries were ok, chili had beans and was hoping for a straight chili with those crisp fries. Still a good atmosphere and good food. read more

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Solid diner spot with burgers, sandwiches, hot links, fish and chips, and a variety of sides. The patty melt was overflowing with onions and the onion rings batter were perfect! read more

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Love this place. Food's great, the people are friendly. It's always clean, and they don't freak out when I order something unusual.

Got a large bacon burger with fries and it was how you would expect. I felt they did a better job than most places at cooking the bacon for the burger. read more

I moved to this area years ago and always drove by Jeffrey's on my drives down El Camino, but never found a reason or opportunity to try this spot out. Recently though I decided to take my toddler out for a little Mommy & Me date and since we needed to run a Trader Joe's errand, we found the nearest playground at Burgess Park to play at before looking for a fun toddler-friendly dining establishment. This is how we chanced upon Jeffrey's as an option on my Yelp search. There's a decent, medium sized lot behind the restaurant. Bonus is that it's right next to the CalTrain tracks, and there's a bit of a clearing between the bushes for a toddler-sized train fanatic to see all the trains whiz by. The lot was also filled with some pretty awesome cars (it ranged between classic cars to even a Porsche Boxster and a Lambo) that a toddler-sized car fanatic enjoyed (well okay, he's easily impressed, but so am I). It's a typical canonical diner with the iconic red booths and menu offerings. The place feels extremely inviting. I can also attest that the bathroom is very clean and spacious (tiny toddler bladders and icky hands). The dining area is similarly spotless and extremely spacious with lots of tables and booths to choose from. I was pleasantly surprised and pleased to see that the booths are in pretty pristine condition. I'm used to seeing some other establishments with cracks in the cushions or duct taped over, so this definitely added to the awesome factor. When you first enter, you see a counter under the menu boards with multiple attendants to take your order up front. Our person was very friendly, helpful, and patient. He was also very helpful when we first ordered a chocolate milkshake, and then we realized afterwards that a milk was included with the kid's meal. Since the kiddo picked chocolate milk, the attendant inquired if we still wanted the chocolate milkshake given the similar overlap. And while we specifically came for the treat, I genuinely appreciate checking that with us first. The only bummer to the interaction was that later looking at the receipt, we were charged for the chocolate milk, so maybe I misunderstood the menu and a milk is not included with the kid's meal? Altogether, we had ordered: 1) Burger bowl w/ cheese, 2) Single order of fries, 3) Kid's cheeseburger + milk + apples, 4) Chocolate milkshake, and 5) Soda cup. My 3 year old was able to inhale half his decently sized burger (it's a kid's meal but it's not any smaller than what a grownup would get), so it is picky kid-approved! My burger in my bowl was perfectly cooked to medium, and was a delicious slightly lighter version of getting my burger fix (only slightly lighter given the heaping pile of fried onions up top). The greens were incredibly fresh, not a single wilted lettuce leaf in sight. All in all, Jeffrey's is now on our family's radar as a great place to take the kids for a fun meal out, and I'm glad it is not just a pin on my Yelp wish-list any longer. read more

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The atmosphere is pretty fun, it feels like eating in an old 50s diner (but I think it might have actually been built in the 90s). Burgers are consistently pretty good, but sometimes maybe the meat isn't super fresh. The garlic fries are amazing, so much garlic! And the shakes are the perfect compliment to the meal! read more

I honestly love this place. The first time I came here I was told the green sauce will get you hooked. Every time I get here I think about this because I ask for a minimum of 3. I love love love this sauce with all the food. I come here with my coworkers or as a date a very versatile space. Please get either the sweet potato fries or the onion rings or the garlic fries read more

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We might have our new go-to burger place. We had a pineapple teriyaki burger and a double cheese. The burgers are delicious, juicy and a good size as well with fresh ingredients. We also had the chili fries with lots of cheese and chili all throughout - instead as other places where you get a tiny dollop just to cover the top, wish there was some fresh scallions with it though and it would have been perfect. The service is great, friendly and keep going around to keep the place sparkling clean. We'll be back here for sure and try the milkshakes too. read more

This place had such the classic 50's vibe with the fine music felt like it was a fine tuned jukebox or a vinyl record player in a Time Machine. It made me want to jump up and dance! We had a great family lunch and a wonderful time!! The food was 5- star delicious!! Service amazing!! Thank you !!! We'll be back!! read more

Diner Food we can here for lunch with my colleagues on a Friday and the line was to the door! Jeffrey's does a great business. Ordered and paid at the cashiers ! Got the mushroom burger bowl and it was yummy . Colleagues got speciality salad, bacon cheeseburger and chili cheese fries . Everything was amazing ! Beef was fresh and high quality and the mushrooms were bomb.com. Can't wait to come back ! Bonus is there is lots of seating and parking . read more

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Great prices for the amount of food, and everything cooked fresh! We got the patty melt, onion rings, garlic fries, and mushroom burger- we were only able to finish half of it between the 2 of us! I also love the cozy diner feel, and it seems like this place is a favorite for locals & families. read more

Jeffrey's Hamburgers - Burgers Near Me - Menlo Park, California

We were able to walk right in. It felt just like a 50s diner. Impressed at the cleanliness. The food was delicious, and the portions were fair. Service is fast and courteous. Try this place if you don't want to be nickel and dimed at the Palo Alto Creamery. Better food, better parking, friendlier service, larger restaurant...how have I not found this place before? read more

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Jeffrey's Hamburgers Review Walking into Jeffrey's feels like stepping into a time capsule--in the best way. From placing your order at the counter to unwrapping that first bite of burger and fries, you're met with genuine care and a real sense of tradition. The onion rings were a standout--crispy, golden, and way more addictive than I expected. The burger itself had that classic flame-broiled taste, hitting close to an original Whopper vibe with the perfect combo of mayo, ketchup, tomato, and lettuce. You'll catch the smell before you even walk through the door--whether it's burgers sizzling or fries fresh out the fryer, Jeffrey's is a staple here in Menlo Park. As timeless as In-N-Out, and just as reliable. They keep it simple, they do it well, and that's exactly why it works read more

Delicious burgers, A must to visit! While visiting family at Stanford, we decided on some burgers, fries and a shake. So glad we stopped at Jeffrey's! We made the right choice. The fresh ground burger made the difference. read more

Amazing malt shakes!!!! I was craving a chocolate shake one night and couldn't decide where to go. I hate fast food shakes, they put something in it (preservative?) that makes you choke when it starts to melt. I wanted a REAL shake. Then I dawned on me....JEFFREY'S!!!! Omg, Jeffrey's has the most amazing malt shakes! We live in RWC so it was just a hop, skip and a jump away! Not crazy about the price for 3 shakes for the family (almost $30.) but it was well worth it! Unfortunately nothing is cheap anymore but again, the shakes were amazing!!! read more

Normalmente solo comía la hamburguesa la Cual es muy rica , pero esta ensalada Es demasiado Deliciosa es la combinación perfecta para cuidar mi alimentación ahora solo quiero comer ahí todos los días Olvide la atención es muy excelente read more

Solid 4 stars! Finally got to try Jeffrey's Hamburgers after hearing my friend talk about it the last year. Although his favorite location is the one in downtown San Mateo, I was closer to the Menlo Park branch. Located right off El Camino, there's plenty of parking in the private lot along and behind the restaurant. We got there just after it opened at 11AM on a Sunday morning and there were already a few customers inside. Upon entering, you're instantly transported to a "back in the day" diner. Not quite the same feeling as Lou's Cafe in Back to the Future but definitely a diner look and feel. The friendly cashier greeted us upon entering and quickly took our order. The menu was clear and easy to follow, unlike some establishments where there's just too much and is overwhelming. The prices are reasonable and fair. Our order was ready after about 10 minutes. We ordered the following: -Basket of fries - These were good but I felt that they were a tad overcooked. Some fries were hard or crunchy. -Two plain cheeseburgers and a bacon cheeseburger - All the burgers were cooked a perfect medium as requested. The patties were well-seasoned with a nice grill flavor. There was a generous amount of bacon, lettuce and tomatoes on mine. -Milkshakes - strawberry, vanilla, Oreo cookie - The kids enjoyed the shakes and said it was one of their favorites. All in all a successful first visit to Jeffrey's! I'll definitely be back to try their onion rings, garlic fries, patty melt, double bacon cheeseburger, and maybe even a shake for myself! read more

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Probably the best diner-style burger joint in the Bay Area. Table seating and a long bar with round stools. Food has always been good and they have large selection of burger options and ingredients to add-on to your liking. I'm fond of the pineapple and teriyaki Swiss burger. Fries are always hot and the milk shakes are top notch if you're not worried about the calories. Service is like Kirk's steakburgers, you order up front, and they'll bring it to your table. I always come here just after the lunch hour, so it's usually only a few customers around, and very quiet. read more

It's a cute diner spot to enjoy a bite at. Their servings are huge. Definitely recommend sharing a meal if you don't have a big appetite. Burgers were juicy, fries were lightly crisp and the shakes were a good sweet treat. We shared a shake and asked to split it into 2 cups and it was still too much. It was definitely hard to finish lol Definitely recommend trying this place out! read more

Jeffrey's Hamburgers - Bacon Burger Cheeseburger French Fries Oreo shake - Burgers Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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So delicious I loved the food a lot. The 50's diner look is so cute too! They give you ANOTHER bucket of milkshake it's worth it! read more

Jeffrey's Hamburgers - Fries, pickles, strawberry milkshake - Burgers Near Me - Menlo Park, California

The burgers are always amazing. Juicy and thick, the the whole menu is great and the milkshakes are my favorite part.

Great place to get a milkshake after school in Menlo Park. Jefferies has been around for many years, and always dependable for a good old fashioned shake and cheese burger read more

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Like ALL better restaurants, they DON'T charge a surcharge when using a credit card. This is a fun restaurant with terrific food. It's not on the menu, but I often order a lettuce wrap burger. The patty melts are terrific, and so are the salads. Friendly folks that take good care of you. Great 50s and 60s rock 'n' roll music. The bathrooms are modern, and clean, and they have paper towels, not the germ spreading blowing machines. Convenient parking lot is also a plus. The ONLY negative is that they close too early (8 PM). I miss the days when they were open till 9 PM. Great for adults and kids, the milkshakes are terrific. They have genuine Coke products. Another added plus is there are no televisions. read more

I was craving a hamburger and I found this place. I had a cheeseburger and my husband had a mushroom burger. We shared an order of French fries and one of onion rings. The food was so good that we went back a few days later. We shared a chocolate shake, which was the best one I've had in years, and shared a burger. We were in from out of town, or this would have become a regular dining experience for us! read more

I used to be a very regular Jeffrey's customer. They've always had a straightforward style with their classic diner decor, playlist of classic '60s songs and serving of classic American eats. This was amazingly my first time back since COVID. Somehow I never got Jeffery's added back to my restaurant list, but it was good to be back. Gone was the fixings bar, now the cashier asks what you want on your burger. The young man that took our order was very friendly and thorough, getting everything absolutely correct in spite of my sorting out what I really wanted on each burger. The restaurant is spacious with tables, booths, and counter seating. They can get quite crowded and today--a Monday, a holiday, and a post noon lunch--was really no exception. Servers have always quickly cleared tables to ensure fast turnover. The food arrived promptly--two cheeseburgers, one hamburger, a basket of fries and a basket of onion rings. Now that we are not dressing the burger ourselves, it comes with mayo and/or mustard, tomatoes, lettuce, and onions if you want all the fixings. Ketchup is in a bottle at the table. I usually would grab one large tomato slice, now it was loaded up with three. Some of the lettuce was less than desirable. It is a bit of a pet peeve to be given the crunchy white parts rather than the actual leafy greens. That was one of the benefits of the now gone toppings bar, getting to pick out actually pieces of green leaf lettuce. The French fries, at first glance looked under cooked, but luckily they didn't feel or taste so. One could have been considered the onion rings over cooked, but I appreciated the extra crunch and guarantee that the breading was well fried. There was a lot more grease on the bottom basket liner than I remember. But everything really tasted great and just like I remember. I do have one source of perpetual disappointment. Jeffery's has been around for almost 20 years and they have needed a refresh for a long time. They serve a great number of people so it is really no surprise that the booth benches have low spots and the paint needs touching up. These things certainly don't affect the taste of the burger, just something I've noticed during my years of patronage. read more

I have never felt worse in my life. Food poisoning caused by an undercooked burger. I asked for medium and about halfway through I saw bright red meat. Also $30 for a subpar burger is ridiculous. Stay away at all cost. read more