She made the pie for us on the spot as they were out. Such freshness, such service. Strolling down Webster craving dessert to bring to a friend's house. They were out of the big strawberry pie so they offered to make one on the spot for us. It would take 15 to 20 minutes. Yes we would wait so we left walked around and came back. How much fresher and how much better customer service can you get than this? I will be back. They are super friendly and nice at this nations hamburger. read more

Nation's Giant Hamburgers - Fresh made strawberry pie. - Burgers Near Me - Alameda, California

It's been awhile since I bought their strawberry pie. It was as delicious as I remembered . I brought it for a dinner party. My surprise when I found out it was about $30 for it. My annoyance while waiting for the pie, I ordered breakfast. They packed it to GO which was challenging to eat in a box. I asked for a plate so I could eat it as it flopped out as a mess. Annoying when they didn't give me silverware. They hand me the pie with no bag to carry it out. The whole experience wasn't good. read more

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I stopped by Nation's on Monday to have lunch. Since they serve breakfast all-day, I ordered the "Two-Egger" w/ coffee and an english muffin. The Two-Egger breakfast is $12.95. Not a bad breakfast meal. Lots of hashbrowns and crispy bacon. As more customers came in, I noticed alot of people were ordering breakfast meals for lunch. Hmmm, those pies look good! read more

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Staff and Service: - Order at the register and they'll call the number on your receipt (make sure to keep your receipt for this reason) Food: - Chili Cheese Fries: as you can see from the photo, the chili cheese fries don't look appetizing. They taste better than they look, but the two melted slices of cheese slapped on top threw me off - Cheesecake: got a slice of plain cheesecake and it cost $8.75. A whole cheesecake is $20. I understand prices have gone up with inflation, but that math doesn't work out. Miscellaneous: - Overall, we understand prices have to go up to meet higher wages, higher rent, etc. On the flip side, the prices have gone up quite a bit, making this less attractive - Parking available via street parking - Good for groups up to about 6 people - Their updated menu board looks nice read more

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My boyfriend and I have a saying. "There's always Nations." We say it when we're thinking of what to eat, and because it's true. They're open until 3 AM and have the best basics. Fries, burgers, milkshakes and soda. The pie's are just the cherry on top. The staff is usually friendly and stays composed when it's busy. They aren't flawless, but I appreciate their hard work. They recently remodeled the dining area, newer booths and fixed the door that slammed. Food is good, bacon is crispy, as well as the fries. Thanks for always being there Nations. read more

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This place is always great!! We appreciate great American Cooking! Love this place for breakfast! The staff is always friendly and makes you feel welcome! The place is so full at lunch hour! If you have to just get it go! Looks like an old school diner! Street parking. Clean restroom. read more

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Are you back after ten years? Ye!It's still a great store! It's clean, there's excellent staff, and the food is exceptional. It's a two-egger, cheeseburger, and a slice of lemon pie to go! There are plenty of metered parking spaces. read more

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I been going since 1992 and it was great just like I remember, I took my mom for dinner and we loved. Services was great the lady that was cooking was awesome and attentive. Ambiance was good read more

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4/5 Surprised its rated as low it is Had a very good mixed well burger with bacon and cheese with lettuce and tomato burger Definitely more a basic shack style burger than your gourmet burger, but as good as you're going to find that read more

The service was great The food was excellent I had the two egger with orange juice Jennifer was very nice to us I will come back again Hard to find good service anymore But this place still good read more

I used to always go to the nations on Webster but its so sad that its gone down to an F - i told her 1 burger lite mayo ,I ordered 3 she didn't put mayo on any of them an the lettuce was a sliver an wilted the fries were soo small amount ,she gave me no ketchup an no utensils to eat my pie I told her to put my phone no# for my points ,she said oh I forgot ,please please hire new management an a new cook this place used to be so clean an never any problem very good burger ,but for about a yr. It's so awful read more

Good burgers, great breakfast,and friendly staff! The dining area reminds you of good old diners.

I stopped by this Nation's to order a whole strawberry cheesecake, service was pretty fast. It was tasty and the way they arranged the strawberries on top was really prety, but it was a little too sweet for my liking, and I prefer my cheesecake more sour. Since it's a seasonal special flavor, it costs more than plain cheesecake. Overall, a decent place to get cheesecakes, and they do have some seasonal flavors available throughout the year. I haven't personally tried anything that isn't a dessert. read more

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Do not visit this place on a Wed. the crew makes the giant Burger look like someone let the air out of the tire. The Burger is FLAT. Upon investigating, I discovered the burgers all had only 1 slice of cheese, 1 pidley leaf of lettuce, and 1 slice of tomato. They also overloaded with Ketchup, and no pickles (you need to request them). I have been there before, and usually a very good burger, (a bit pricey) but sometimes it is worth it, if they make it GIANT, and do not skimp on the fries. (They use the smallest little bag, and them sometimes load only 14 fries(I counted) which is not enough to get through the Burger. I am giving the Wednesday crew 0 stars, the 5 burgers was not worth the $80.00 dinner cost for the wife and kids. (maybe they made the burgers small because they saw it was kids who were going to eat them??? I should have went to In and Out, just down the street. (Even the strawberry cheese cake seemed to be light on the strawberries, just not as impressive as others I have purchased) My 11 year old just has to have the dessert everytime she goes to Nations. I saw customer order a breakfast, and complain he was not given jelly for his toast read more

I only went in and grabbed pie. It had been 40 years since I was in the Bay area. The Pie seems smaller than back then . However it still tastes pretty darn good. read more

Your paying for food here not fancy service and I like that. Burgers are good quality and the casual atmosphere is what has me coming back. I usually go to Castro Valley or Tracy - when I'm coming from Sacramento. But this place is close to home and remember was here with the kid brother. He likes chili cheese fries and I usually get a burger or chicken burger. I like to sit by the window and look out. I've always found it unusual how there are real flowers on each table. It is a nice touch. If I can remember I get grilled onions - I probably enjoy their chicken burger more than their hamburger since I can think of other places to get more tasty plain burgers. The chicken burger has a wheat bun and I think is probably much, much better for you. The fries are usually hot and since there is no server you get them much quicker when you jump out of your seat and grab them yourself. A good server is great... but usually its a horrible experience. The interrupt you when your talking and you can never find them when you want them. To pay extra for this kind of thing is what I find so questionable. I was talking with a friend last night he felt the same. They barge in while your trying to pray and then rushed him out so fast he was in disbelief. It was closing time. I've never had a horrible time at Nations, this location included. If you want a no fuss good food fast, its a good choice. read more

I came here for lunch today, basically my work area is Alameda. Ca. I stopped here and ask the lady working there Named JENIFER, She helped me to choose from the menu . I don't it beef. So, she recommended chicken grilled burger. It's so good . Liked it. Definitely come back. read more

Friendly, fast, and efficient. Had the double egger and will always be my go to! Would come again.

I only come here once's a year and it's for the PIES. So it's what I will review. They have a wide selection of pies all year long. However, if you come on the day AFTER Thanksgiving, it's BOGO Free Pies!!!! You can order pies by the slice, half pie and whole pies! TRADITIONAL (Apple, Pumpkin, Berry): SLICE - $6.40 HALF - $9.95 WHOLE - $16.60 SPECIAL (Cremes, Pecan, Custard): SLICE - $6.85 HALF - $11.25 WHOLE - $18.30 They also have CHEESECAKE (Cherry or Blueberry): SLICE - $8.40 HALF - $14.00 WHOLE - $22.85 As for the TRADITIONAL PLAIN CHEESECAKE: SLICE - $7.85 HALF - $12.95 WHOLE - $20.95 I've tried BANANA CRÈME elsewhere but always com back to Nation's for it cuz it's GOOD. It's consistent, there are banana chunks and it's so good overall. The only downside is that it's garnished with almond slivers so anyone with a nut allegory can't have any. They also don't make them without them sadly. These pies were made at a nearby factory and shipped to this location. They recently closed for a short while for renovations but they opened in time for thanksgiving! Love the pies here so much! read more

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Near the kitchen smells like shet there. Not sure if one of the dude or lady was a homeless or it's just the bathroom being there (only one stall) or the kitchen just freaking smell bad. Food control should come check this out. Burger was mad greasy on the wrapper but not super greasy on the burger. Burger is warm but bun is cold. They do not toast the bun at all. Feels like a home made cafeteria burger and it cost $10 - insane. Should've went in n out and got 3 hamburger instead. The fries are okay but the portion is mad small. They charge $1 for water cup lol. Isn't that illegal? Pie look kinda nasty as in sitting there for years I feel like. Would never come back again. read more

This is a great location for pies and burgers. I highly recommend the banana cream pie for a special treat. The grilled chicken sandwich is also great if you are looking for something a little more healthy. The staff is also very polite and attentive. The store is always clean and has a casual dining vibe. read more

It was packed here on Christmas Day. I tried a few other establishments first, but everything was closed. I was grateful this place was open with 3 hard working employees. We got lucky and got an open table right after we ordered. The food wasn't the best, but it was ok. Knowing that the employees probably didn't want to work, but they showed up anyways. It was so busy that it was probably just an off day, but I usually love this place for their banana cream pie. The restaurant, and restroom were quite clean for a busy evening on Christmas Day. read more

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What I appreciate about this Nation's location is that the food has never been too greasy. The staff has been attentive each time I've been to this location and I never feel like they are being inconvenienced by a lot of traffic. The atmosphere too, was pretty chill. Different demographics of people gathered for some burgers and fries. The hamburger I ordered was nothing out of the ordinary. It was good, just like my wife's onion rings. However, five dollars for seven or eight onion rings is pretty steep. We did love the seasonal Cherry crème pie that in my opinion has to be their best pie hands-down. The order also consisted of a cheeseburger and bowl of chili which I am not able to rate but my wife and our friend both enjoyed these items. hamburger gets a 3/5, same with the onion rings. The crème pie gets a high 4/5. Overall the location gets a solid 3/5. This location is a solid place to stop by if you're around Downtown Oakland or in Alameda, and are simply looking for a place to eat right around midnight. read more

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I ordered a pecan pie, got back a pumpkin pie. I requested no cheese on my sliders and it came back with cheese but no sauce. The fries were not bad but the portions were too small. Either you guys must not know how to say we don't have an item in stock or just don't know how to read an order, especially if it was an online from Uber Eats read more

Nation's Giant Hamburgers in Alameda is a favorite of my family's. I always order the chicken breast sandwich--it's consistently tasty, featuring a perfectly seasoned chicken breast with a spongy bun and just the right mix of onion, lettuce, and mayo. My kids are big fans too. They love the burgers, fries, and especially the pies. Apple pie is our family favorite--we heat a slice for about 30 seconds in the microwave, then top it with whipped cream and a side of ice cream. It's an absolute must-try experience at least once in your life. I typically order online and pick up my meal, and every time I'm greeted by friendly, efficient staff, even during the busiest hours. While I've never eaten in the dining area, it appears clean, matching the overall quality of the food and service. If you're in town, check it out. read more

A Bay Area institution. Nothing flashy, just a good hamburger and sometimes that's all you really want. Just a good burger. And the pies and cheesecake are good too. read more

I'm surprised that this place has less than 5 stars. It's absolutely the freshest, biggest burger and you can count on quality. The fries are always crispy and delicious. The pies are the next level. I challenge you to finding a bigger selection of fresh pies anywhere locally in Alameda. You can't and they're amazing. Long live the cherry cream and peach cream pies!!! read more

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Food and service are excellent as usual. The ambience, however, was scary. I hope I'm wrong, but there seems to be drug dealing going on here. Very threatening man pushed me out of his office which I Mistook for a dining table. read more

When it's 11pm on a Thursday and every eatery in Alameda is already closed, you're not so sober, and you assume your only option is...a drive thru - WAIT! There's Nation's. The home of the Giant Hamburger has been my go-to for late night Alameda bites and/or the best banana cream pie in town, bar-none. Nation's was first introduced to me by my dad. Or was it mom picking up my sister's favorite pie for her birthday? Either way... First opened in San Pablo, CA back in 1952, Nation's Giant Hamburgers started with...a hot dog? Yup, that's the history! Today, Russ Harvey's giant burgers still feed an entire family, and there's a slice of pie for everyone! Plus breakfast for the early birds. That said Nation's is no frills, just a small diner feel. Come as you are. Seat yourself, take out, take a pie (or two) to go. Did I mention Nation's cheesecake? There's a berry variety, or good ole classic cheesecake made with Philadelphia Cream Cheese in a hand-pressed graham cracker crust, topped with a thin layer of their specially made lemon glaze. Food: Very satisfying. They call them GIANT for a reason. No small, empty burgers here. The Nation's cheeseburger comes packed with tons of sliced raw onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. Pickles? No pickles on these burgers, but try your onions grilled for some sweetness. I love Nation's fries, but these onion rings had a bad day. I'd love some FRESH dipped onion rings! I have yet to dine-in for breakfast but I'll always be home for dessert. Be it, pecan, pumpkin, lemon, key lime, a seasonal pie, or the fam favorite...Nation's banana cream with hand-cut bananas in crème inside a flaky pie crust with whipped topping. Service: Very satisfactory. From my days in sales, I always appreciate service with a smile - especially from a humble as pie burger joint. Alameda Nation's always delivers. Welcoming, friendly, fast, and through. I've called in orders and found pick-up to be a convenient breeze too. Thank you, Alameda Nation's! Ambiance: Very casual. There's history here at Alameda Nation's, you can see it on the walls now. It's not the OG San Pablo location, but there's a small town vibe here, you can feel it. If you're expecting a super fine-dining diner experience that's waiting on you hand and foot, this is not it. You found a diamond in the rough, a diner dive that is Nation's. There's ample parking on/off Webster, or across the street in the lot. In summary... I can't tell you a Nation's cheeseburger will knock your socks off, or that the overall experience is mind-blowing, but Nation's still does it right and I won't stop coming back unless they stop serving pie, and pie don't see that happening any day soon. That'd be bananas! Thank you Alameda Nation's for your friendly, fast burger slinging service. You are pie favorite! Pie will be back. read more

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Great burger, pies and fries. Local chain done right. Open all day and into the late night. Eat here often.

Cheeseburger was ok not great, didn't love the beef, cheap so you cant expect much but it's a no for me unless it's breakfast, eggs, hash browns. One lady was nice other was a jerk. The sausage links are horrible, absolutely awful, nothing quality about them! Seemed to have the same lady cooking and taking orders, unacceptable. read more

10/10 would definitely eat here again great service super clean best nations ive ever been to

It can be tough finding food in Alameda on a Sunday night after 9pm, but if it's still before midnight Nation's will save you! $10.35 for the Bacon Cheeseburger seems a little pricy, but this is the Bay Area, and the burger itself is ginormous and meaty, and the bacon is thick, juicy, and generous on the portion. $2.95 fries...because it's a must. Cute Asian homies running the place were all upbeat and friendly, even at 11pm on a Sunday. I know it's chain, but it's a good burger! read more

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Love Nations Cheese burger. Really fills me up. Not sure what mayo is used but it's delicious. Service is good and people are friendly. Usually get to go but when I eat in always feel safe and most customers are friendly too. read more

Home of Great burgers, hot breakfast, and desserts! This is your typical no table service burger joint. Order at the cash register, get your name or number, and wait to pick up your order when ready. Open seating. Burgers are nice and juicy. Produce that comes with it are nice quality and fresh. Breakfast is served all day. Eggs, hash browns, toast, and choice of protein. Or they also have pancakes. The pies and cheesecakes are fabulous! They have classic flavors and seasonal flavors as well, like fresh strawberry, fresh peach, pumpkin creme, etc. read more

Food: 8/10 Portion size: medium Service: Hubby and I came here because we got a coupon in the mail and decided to try it out! I haven't been to a Nation's in a while! We both got a cheeseburger which is totally worth it for only $7.95 each! It's pretty big and fresh too! I would say it's about 3 inches in height; had two super juicy tomato slices, a whole slice of white onion, large crunchy fresh lettuce folded in, melted chedder cheese and some mayo! What they are missing though are the pickles! But all in all definitely good and worth the price for a decent burger! It didn't feel heavy with fat either which is also a plus! The fries I would skip on next time. The portion size is super small for $3 and you can go elsewhere for cheaper and better! I did not try a pie during this visit but next time I will! They have so many different options too. You can get a whole pie or just a slice which is nice too! Street parking is available and we didn't have an trouble finding any. You can also dine inside as well from 9am to 10pm. read more

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Food always on point Service friendly but can be slow sometimes. But this trip was excellent! Ambient is clean and fresh read more

Best for burgers and pies. I have had many good burgers here. Recently went for breakfast. No good. Hash browns were pale, wet and mushy. Bacon was extremely thin and had no flavor. Eggs and toast were only things edible. read more

This is my first time here and this place is really nice, the food is amazing, we got served fast and the place is always clean! The staff is really friendly, good atmosphere. read more

Excellent service from the two girls who work there. Their kindness and helpfulness make me feel right at home. I highly recommend this place for an excellent and delicious burger, and especially for the breakfasts. Many thanks to my friend Michelle for making this place such a great place. read more