Youll have better luck going to McDonalds down the road. At least there you'll get flavor. I keep hearing that this place had better food before switching ownership/managers. The burger I got was horrid. Soggy, no flavor. I ordered a plain cheeseburger, nothing fancy. Nothing custom, just straight off the menu. Patty was thin, boring, with no spices. Looked like it was one of those pre-made frozen discs you can get by the bag-load at the grocery store. Not freshly made to order. More like freshly defrosted. And they weren't grilled- pressed flat on the flat top burner so all of the moisture runs out, then steamed to further leach out any taste whatsoever. Huge burger faux-pas. Cooks fast, but destroys the meat. Produce was clean and decently sliced, but again, no flavor. "Thousand Island" was watery, colorless, flavorless. Toasted bun? Not even close. And the fries... mediocre at best. Oversized, underdone, bland. Im mostly amazed at how everything could have no taste whatsoever. One star for... the soda machine, I guess. read more

I love them. After moving from San Diego, I lost access to all my favorite food places. Now established in Bakersfield, this is my favorite burger place. In-N-Out does not even compare, the ingredients here are amazing and I feel full after eating, not greasy and gross. The fries are amazing and the atmosphere is always welcoming. We've gone five or six time and have never been disappointing. Take your family, NOW! Also, my favorite feature is they have online ordering for shut-ins who want their hubby to go and pick up the food. Bakersfield needs more food like this. read more

After two years of hype, I finally got around to trying this place. It's just A-OK. There are a few things that I really enjoyed. 1. The thin fries. 2. Both Pepsi and Coke products. 3. The retro style art on the walls. The burger was ok but, I thought the meat could've used more seasoning. The rest of the toppings were well proportioned and the burger was well...juicy. The thing that irked me was the ordering process. It's a burger joint - I'm not sure why I have a form on a clipboard just to order a burger? I felt like I was at the doctor's office! I should be able to walk up to the cashier, say something like "single burger with all toppings except onions" or "cheeseburger with ketchup and pickles only." The extra charges for cheese and other toppings is confusing. I'm not a big fan of picking a base model and then adding an optional package. I'd rather pay a flat price for a hamburger, cheeseburger, bacon cheeseburger, ortega burger, etc. The burgers were good, but nothing special. I'll come back here if I'm dragged here but, I won't make a special trip for it. read more

If your ideal hamburger is a from a king or a clown or a drive though, PLEASE do not eat here. These burgers were not meant for you. The atmosphere uses the STANDARD 50's diner deco that many other companies have used before. It's in a small strip mall and not a fast food joint. Who copied who, who knows. But as far as burgers go, I'm glad Bakersfield has one of these type of burger joints in town. Think if In-N-Out was a small mom and pop, that would be close. This place gives you options on how to build your burger. You check off on an order sheet fixens, types of cheese and sauces. You can also and extra premium toppings for a few extra change if you want. I ordered a double burger with pastrami and pepper jack cheese, chipotle mayo and catchup All the veggies were fresh and the buns are baked on sight! The meat was JUICY and tasty. The pastrami was great and not too salty which a lo of other Bako places do. For $3.00 more I made my burger a combo with fries and a Coke. They also have Pepsi for haters as well. The fires were nice a crisp. You can tell they fresh cut and great flavor. My buddy had the onion rings, so I tried one as well. They give you some big rings! I could wear one as a bracelet. The batter has cracked pepper which gives it a nice bite. So for two huge burgers, side and drinks, only $20.00. I think that is a deal for the great quality of food. For Bakersfield, this is one of the best burgers I've had yet! read more

I'd been hearing a lot about this new burger place, so couldn't wait to check out all the hype. I've been 3 times and just find it to be ok. I don't think the burgers are anything to write home about. I like the fact that you can customize everything about your burger, but I am not impressed with the meat itself. I was ready to be impressed by the "Harris Ranch beef", but it's kind of thin like an In n Out burger, yet it kind of gets a little pricey (for a fast food burger) as you add things. For the price, I'd rather go for a super yummy burger somewhere else (like Moo Creamery), or go to In n Out for a cheaper, but just as delicious burger. I love sweet potato fries, but theirs are just ok. I don't think I would ever go out of my way to go here, but I MIGHT try it again if I'm hungry and in the area. read more

This is a hard review for me to write. This place started up having amazing burgers. Just driving by the place you can see the line is huge. But recently it has been hit and miss with their burgers. Pro's: Fountain drinks of PEPSI and COKE products. Excellent cheese and spread options for the burgers. Amazing sea salt fries, Even while busy, you can get in and out quickly. Cons: Very limited seating (especially at lunch). Hit and miss on burgers recently. read more

Been there twice and twice the service, attention to detail, sense of urgency or any belief from MGMT that the customer is important existed. Two visits, two stars........you've now lost a customer....too bad! read more

Went here the day our local food critic, if you want to call him a critic, wrote about the place in the newspaper which was a mistake. The place was packed. I had nowhere to be so i waited. The burger was great. The meat crumbled apart suggesting it was not frozen, did not think it wad hand pressed though. The toppings, not premium toppings (chili, bacon, avacado, eggs, etc) which are a bit extra, were extremely fresh. The only reason that i did not give them 5 stars was because the fries were soggy as if the grease was not hot enough to fry them properly. I suspect this may have been due to the huge amount of people that showed up this day. I did not try the shakes, but they were making plenty of them and yes, there was a person handscooping them out of a dreyers tub and putting them on a blender. read more

I finally made it back to this Juicy Burger location on the East side to see if their burgers had improved in quality since my first visit more than a year ago, and was pleasantly surprised for the most part. The workers were very friendly, with seemingly genuine smiles at the ready. The girl who gave me my order even called me honey - a nice touch that felt natural rather than affected. The decor has a 50's flavor with lots of stark white and red and white checkered squares. There were pictures depicting Bakersfield landmarks and high schools that maintained the 50's feel as well as period music playing over the loudspeaker. I ordered a 1/4 pound burger with bleu cheese, sliced avocado, turkey bacon, onions, lettuce, and mayo. I was careful to specify that the burger be cooked medium rare. I upgraded to a combo with 50/50 onion rings and fries and sweet potato fries and a pumpkin shake for good measure. The good news is that the burger was 4 1/2 stars, cooked perfectly, and the toppings were fresh, the lettuce and onion crispy and the avocado thick and creamy. I was disappointed aesthetically that the bleu cheese looked like a processed cheese slice instead of the more familiar crumbles, but the taste wasn't bad. The pumpkin shake was absolutely a 5 star affair, thick and creamy and very tasty; it tasted like they took pumpkin ice cream and hand mixed it, but I don't know for certain. The onion rings were a solid 5 stars also, the breading hot and crispy and the onion inside tender and moist. The sweet potato fries, unfortunately, were a disappointment. They were noticeably cooler than the onion rings and not one of them was full sized. It seemed like they gave me the random leftover bits from the bottom of the holder and they were soggy to boot. If I held one by the end, the other end sagged pitifully. They also seemed to be lacking the seasoning that the other location on Hageman uses that make them oh-so-good. It was still a positive experience on the whole. I'm rarely in this part of town, but if I was I'd definitely consider coming back. read more

This is the end all, be all of burgers in the Golden Empire, PERIOD! But remember, it's the Golden Empire, meaning Bakersfield and surrounding areas, so the competition isn't the highest caliber. Build your own burger from the ground up with your choice of meats and condiments ranging from the ordinary to the near exotic. The quality is superb and the service ain't half bad. The only thing that sucks is the fact that the bacon is turkey bacon. People often wonder why they only serve turkey bacon. This I know, many of the people that work the kitchen and possibly even the people who own the joint are from Yemen and I am pretty sure they are Muslim, so that would explain no pork products. read more

My Grandpa heard about this place just opening on the radio so we went to go check it out. It kind of has the old diners feel with a fast food twist. The place was pretty busy as it was lunch time. Their ordering system is a little confusing at first. You order in steps kind of like Chipotle. I didn't like it at first but I suppose the more you use it the better you'll probably like it. First you order the meat (beef, chicken) then the next step is bun (regular or lettuce). After that you pick every topping you want, cheese and condiments. Then you have a choice between regular fries and sweet potato fries. I had the 1/4 lb burger, no cheese with lettuce, red onion, tomato and pickle with sweet potato fries. The burger was good. That's all. Just good. They really push the fact that they use Harris Ranch beef but in my experience over the years Harris Ranch is just a name and really the quality or flavor isn't much better in my opinion. As far as the sweet potato fries, they needed more salt. They barely had any salt at all actually. Overall not a bad meal and this place is brand spanking new. I'll probably come back in a month or two and see if anything has improved. The service was good and they asked for feedback when we finished our meal. read more

So after all the hype I had to check this place out.Well all it was was hype.The beef was bland,the burger messy(and not in a good way).The fires were soggy and greasy.At least they had Gatorade on the fountain drink.Oh and all this customize your burger stuff is crap.You can do that anywhere,even McDonald's. OK just to update my feelings on this place I got a pm here on Yelp from someone claiming they are a manager at Juicy Burger.They asked if they could send me a free coupon to try their food again so I agreed.The coupon never showed up.Can i give this place 0 stars? read more

I love any place that let's me completely choose my own meal. I also think it's a brilliant business strategy because if I don't like my choices it's my fault and I should give that place another chance. Fortunately, I thought my chosen burger was fantastic! It wasn't a bit greasy and had that old diner taste that I was craving. The grilled onions were fantastic and I recommend them on any burger. The sweet potato fries were great as well. The employee's were friendly and truly cared about our experience. My only complaint was the interior of the restaurant. It resembled a cheap, wanna be In and Out and the lighting was so bright and jarring that we made our order to go. read more

The burgers and fries at Juicy Burger are amazing. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because we waited 20 minutes for our food and it was missing our chili from the fries. They did make up for it by giving us an entire extra order of chili fries. We have been here several times and the Harris Ranch burgers are always amazing! read more

This is by far the best burger in town. It takes the quality ingredients throughout the whole burger.I don't really have a particularly great hamburgers but this burger I definitely great. Your custom make your burger.It is far better than five guys,in and out. I had the fried zucchini which is probably from the best fried zucchini I've ever had. My only complaint is they don't give you ranch dressing with the fried zucchini. On although a great burger place. read more

This place is similar to five guys or in n out. Food is fresh and you build your burger with what you want. The fries are perfect for me. Slightly crispy and thin. I give this place 5 stars because all other places around here are just gross. And its not ghetto and dirty like other places in the area. read more

We recently hit up Juicy burger for a second try - we were happy to see a black bean patty added to the list of proteins. Hubby and I each had veggie burger combos and the spawn had the pastrami burger. The veggie burgers were a good size and the buns looked and tasted fresh. Reminds me of In-N-Out but better because we can get veggie patties not just grilled cheese. The fries were very good - crispy and salted just right. The spawnling carnivore said the pastrami was nice and lean and no signs of gristle. The meat-based carnage appeared to have generous amounts of pastrami on it in addition to a decent sized burger patty. A fun little twist, they have both Pepsi and Coca-Cola fountains! We will definitely be back. read more

I want to like juicy burger, I really do. I love the build your own burger! The buns are good, their produce is always fresh but they need to change their patties. I personally don't care for the taste. Maybe they need more seasoning? I don't know what it is about them that I don't care for. I'm a fan of their fries and onion rings though! They have chicken strips, which my husband seems to like, and they have hot dogs. The restaurant is always clean and the employees are friendly enough. read more

I love burgers and I am sorry but this place is trying to be 5 guys but doesn't compare. I would recommend going to Freddys, Moo or Wool Worths over Juice Burger. I have tried the place 3 times and both locations, I didn't find that their burgers had a lot of flavor. They were a level above McDonalds with fries that were slightly better. read more

Pretty good burgers we got a #1 with cheddar cheese , #2 and a jr. Burger. As my husband said these are closest thing he has ever had to In n Out burger which says a lot in my husbands book. :) the fries were cooked nice a crispy and salted just enough. And I love that they use the good paper cuts that won't start leaking before I get home. All in all we will be returning and recommending this place to people we know! read more

Juicy Burger - #1 with cheddar, fresh cut fries, and a lrg. Brisk ice tea - Burgers Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Wonderful Burgers. You have the choices of a variety of condiments. When you walk in go directly to the counter (pass the line) grab a order paper and make your choices! The paper only helps and is not REQUIRED! A real yummy one is regular bun single w grilled pineapple and light teriyaki sauce! Be careful going during typical meal times has a tendency to be very busy. With little seating. Also when preordering they will not start making your order until you pay. Pay online cuts the time significantly! read more

I had the salad with the hamburger patty. I don't remember what it was called. But it had about half a cup of lettuce, a thin patty, and basically the fixings of a burger. I think it was around 7.99 and basically a waste of money. read more

This the message sent to me by the manager or owner......I first read your review and didn't think it was from an adult and then I looked at your other reviews and they all seem stupid. You obviously don't realize quality food when you see it, but that being said thank you for spending 11.67 at our establishment. PS your reviews will all get removed in a few days as they are all incoherent. read more

The fries here would probably be in my last meal, were I ever on death row. They were the perfect amount of salty, thin and crisp, just all around yummy. Had I know how good they were I would have ordered extra. Info for next time... You can fill out the check box order form or you can just tell the cashier what you want, either way you end up with a custom burger. The jalapenos tasted like I put them on there myself (good thing!) and were complemented well by the cilantro mayonnaise. There is both Coke and Pepsi on tap, which I don't think I've ever seen anywhere. Have you ever mixed Sprite and Pepsi? It's good. Drawbacks: 1. If there is a restroom here, it's totally hidden. There's one door in the back that says Employees Only that clearly goes to the kitchen. I didn't have to use the facilities on our visit, but if I had I'm almost positive I would have had to go elsewhere. 2. There are only tables, no booths. Booths would be great! The inside seems so sparse with all the tables, and there's for sure room to add at least a couple of booths. That said, Michelle at the register was helpful and really nice, and I know we'll be back to get another burger with jalapenos and cilantro mayo soon. read more

Five Guys meets In-N-Out. I had high hopes for this place since it always seems so busy but it wasn't AMAZING nor was it terrible. I had the regular burger w/o cheese. The beef pasty was a little dry but everything else was standard. Fries were decent and shake was good. If you're in the area and craving some burger joint food stop by. Prices are reasonable. Probably wouldn't go out of my way to stop by but if it presents itself when I am looking I might stop in again. read more

My husband and I finally made down here today to see what the big deal is all about, and we are still not sure what the big deal is all about. It seems to us like you have to build your own burger, so to speak, because they weren't able to come up with anything original and fantastic on their own. The burger patty itself, while it may be never frozen Harris Ranch beef, is tasteless and chewy, and very dense, as if there are some binders like egg or seasoning or something mixed in with the beef. They advertise they have 11 sauces to pick from, but the only ones not your ordinary sauce are the chipotle mayo and the cilantro mayo; the rest of their sauces are your typical burger joint type stuff, and they include ketchup, mustard, ranch, thousand island, and regular mayo in the 11 on their list. We were expecting maybe some more exotic stuff that is unique to Juicy Burger. The burger does live up to it's name; it is very juicy and makes a dripping mess all over the place, but that's because the lettuce is soaking wet, as are the pickles and tomatoes (which they should be), but not because the dry, overcooked patty is 'juicy'. It seemed to us like the patties are not made fresh on site, either. They are all the exact same size, thickness, and perfect round shape, which leads us to believed they are delivered in a container from somewhere else and just cooked at the restaurant. The outside edges of the patties are extra dry, and I think it is because they are shaped somewhere else and the sides dry out in the cold storage while they are waiting to be cooked. These burgers really remind me of the ones my mom makes all the time, grilled on the stovetop in her cast iron skillet, but my mom's are way better, since hers have flavor. So, we also sampled the sweet potato fries, which were soggy and covered in tons of large granules of salt, so it was not unlike eating a soggy, sweet, baked pretzel with too much salt on it, if you like that kind of thing. We didn't try the regular fries, but it appears they cut them fresh in the restaurant, which is a plus. I also had a chocolate milkshake, and while I like Dreyers ice cream, this was just too.....creamy, thick, or sweet, or it left a funny film in my mouth.....i dunno, just something about it was not what a milkshake should be. Just too heavy, it should be thinner, frosty, icy, easier to drink but still with some thick consistency. This was like trying to drink a frozen blended brownie. So, to sum up, two burgers, one with extra patty and cheese, one order of sweet potato fries, one small soda, one milkshake, $23. Outrageous. I can take all 4 of my kids to In-n-Out for about that much and the food there is way better, in my not-so-humble opinion. This is just another one of those places that hasn't been around very long but has somehow managed to be voted Best of something in Bakersfield, but only because people in Bakersfield generally don't seem to know what's good for them and what's hype. read more

The only reason why I'm giving it three stars is because the beef was excellent. It was a higher type of ground beef from Harris Ranch. You didn't know it was a good cut of beef it didn't have much flavor to it. The french fries were ridiculous. I actually needed a spoon in order to eat them. Some of them were the size of a TicTac. I don't think any of them was longer than an inch. They also had no flavor and were over cooked. Five Guys Wannabe They were also overpriced. Almost $10 for a double cheeseburger meal? Ridiculous. read more

Underwhelming taste, better off going to in n out specially for the price. It seems like most of the money went towards a large but unwanted amount of fries that were dripping in oil. I cant imagine coming back to to this place ever again. I came out of curiosity, and left very disappointed in the quality and proportions of the food served compared to what you can get at other burger places. There is a reason why in n out is always packed and i was 1 of 2 people eating here on a Saturday afternoon. read more

Juicy Burger - Menu$$$ - Burgers Near Me - Bakersfield, California

After a great first experience and few good ones after, this afternoon was the 2nd time in a row I have been disappointed... #1 I know it is the lunch rush and the cashiers hate their lives, but does it have to be so obvious? My cashier didnt know how to work the register software and the guy next to her was totally rude to another customer. #2 Mistakes on my order - forgot our milkshake, my coworker ordered the veggie burger and it was marked "standard" but it only had ketchup and lettuce on it??? #3 Slow and soggy. After they made the milkshake and completed our order, the fries were cold (literally) and the sweet potato fries tasted like they had been made yesterday. My burger was good and the expediter seemed to sincerely feel bad they screwed up so bad (also messed up the guy's order in front of me) but with the amount of time it took to get there and the poor service and with all the other options downtown, I think this was my last visit here. read more

What happened to you Juicy Burger!?!? I put my order in 12:39 PM and received it at 1:00 PM. 20 minutes waiting for a hamburger is a bit crazy! You even simplified your menu to combos!!! When I arrived there was only one person ordering in front of me. I think she ended up leaving without taking her food because it was taking so long. No apologies - nothing. Don't think I'll be back anytime soon. read more

The burgers are amazing! I love being able to personalize my burger or choosing off the menu. Beef is halal and the chili( made with beef). Hot dogs are Kosher. read more

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Pretty good burger. I had pastrami burger it tasted great fresh ingredients. Also had onion rings, they were solid. Ok but why three stars 2 burgers one order of onion rings 20$! Yeah for that much i would expect huge portions but they were pretty small. If money isnt a big deal to you give this place a try. Otherwise spend half that amount at n and out, or the habit at be just as satisfied. read more

The burgers here really are juicy. If you're not careful you will have juicy fries and a juice stained shirt half way through eating your burger. read more

Went for the first time, had heard a lot of hype about it but wasn't impressed to say the least. Over priced mediocre burgers, annoyingly small fries. Shake was great. Burger was good, had In n Out taste but still prefer in n out over these burgers. read more

I have eaten at juicy burger a handful of times in the past. Burgers use to be good, along with fries and onion rings. Waiting as always been a problem. The food I just ordered was less than good. The hamburger left me wanting more. The fries were undercooked. The onion rings looked like they weren't even fried. My kids hot dog had a spicyness to it.. what!?! She wouldn't eat it... for $20 it was a real disappointing experience. I won't be going back. read more

This place was pretty decent but I am snot totally sold on it. First of all they do not serve pork bacon but have turkey bacon. When we asked the cashier why, she responded by saying it is healthier haha. That doesn't make much sense when you are in a burger place if you ask me. Just to verify after ordering, I asked if the chili contained turkey meat and was assured it didn't. So we wanted to leave a comment regarding the bacon situation but the box did not have paper or a pen. The place was not in tip-top shape. They had plastic utensil dispensers but did not fill them, instead they just placed a pile of them at the bottom of each one. If they cut corners here, one has to think where else they cut corners. So for the good. My chili burger was good and seemed fresh. The bun was really nice. The fries were exceptional. I would never be able to tell the difference between them and those from In-n-Out. They do serve Coke and Pepsi products which is rare but appreciated by me. Overall I would go here again but I hope for a better experience and pork bacon. I will re-review this if things are better during my next visit. read more

Satisfactory Jr. Cheeseburger. However $15.00 for two burgers is quite pricey. One jr and one single, both having grilled onions and mushrooms added alongside red onion, an individual cheese and mustard selection. Add a single fry order at 2.99. French fries need fry salt or some seasoning applied while hot. We ended up with a double burger, a single jr burger and two orders of frys. The all in all..... not a bad burger but not a burger worth its own value. read more

Juicy Burger - Burgers Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Fast, fresh, with courteous service and heaping helpings of fries. But with Silicon Valley prices :/ read more

Best place in the downtown Bakersfield , The burgers here are to die for. Great service. Quick, server was attentive and friendly. Likely one of the best burgers I've had. Cooked just right and seasoned well. The-fries along with the ketchup were a delight. read more

Juicy Burger - Burgers Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Okay, the new Juicy burger opened by our house and we knew i would be packed, so we went to the one on 24th St since we were going to be bye there anyways. First off, the parking lot is a nightmare, There is a Baja Fresh, Flame & Skewers and Juicy Burger in a triangle probably within 50 feet of each other. We went during a off time and got decent parking. Also there is a Starbucks drive through that goes between all these restaurants. Just imagine what this is like during busy lunchtimes. But anyways the ordering is quite easy, just grab a clipboard and design your burger the way you like it. Our family grabbed a table and sat down and figured out what we wanted went up to order. The food was excellent, hands down. I would compare it to In-n-Out Burger. I love me some In-n-Out. I tasted my kids and wifes burger and they were all really good. I will be back soon whenever the crowds die down from the newness. read more