I've always been curious about the Nation's Giant Hamburger chain. It felt more like an understaffed diner as opposed to a fast food restaurant chain. I suppose its part of the charm. I ordered the bacon cheese burger with extra patty and my wife ordered the chicken wrap. Im not sure why I added the extra patty and went full oink mode. Maybe I missed the "Giant" in their name, but it was a bit of a struggle to finish. Not quite knife-and-fork struggle, but it definitely got messy. The burger and wrap used fresh ingredients. The bacon cheese burger is as good as a standard bacon cheese burger would get without anything special done to it. It was just a good bacon cheese burger with good ingredients. The strawberry tart was a bit basic and packed with sugar. Its quite literally strawberries, crust and lots of sugar syrup. I'd probably go for a standard pie next time. Overall, I enjoyed this place a lot! I'd be back again! read more

Nation's Giant Hamburgers - Bacon Cheeseburger with extra patty (left), Chiecken Wrap (back) Strawberry Tart (right) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

I did a to-go order via phone and order was ready within 10 min. The customer service was amazing and the ladies working were so kind and worked really fast! We were impressed with how clean this Nations was. Also, it was nice to see our food being made right there and it was hot and fresh! The food... what can I say?! The burgers are so delish. I usually never get tomatoes, but from Nations, they tasted so fresh and as if they got them from a local garden (tasted more like heirloom tomatoes). So good and enjoyed this visit! read more

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They were open late and looked busy enough. The people running the show were very nice and helpful. There were people eating burgers, sandwiches, and breakfast food. It all looked pretty good. We only wanted pie and were not disappointed. The cherry cheesecake, banana cream, and choco coco were delightful. Lots of seating in a clean and well lit dining area made for a relaxing experience. read more

Good service and great food. 100% recommend. The people are kind and they always have a smile on their face.

One of there two restrooms has been marked out of order for over a year, no doubt illegally reserved for employees use only without permission from the health or building inspection department and tonight the crew lead would not let me use the other one either because she was just about to mop the floor. Over $13 for a hammer with fries, no drink, and that's the way they treat regulars? Their rewards program is lousy too. Have to spend a fortune just to get a free french fry and they won't even tell you how much you have to spend. As you can see that out of order sign was there the last time I reviews them. Time to call the health inspector read more

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I had a great experience at Nations. The younger employee, Selena, was much more welcoming than the others. She listened carefully to my order, got everything right, and was very accommodating. Friendly customer service like hers really makes a difference. Thank you, Selena, for making my visit a pleasant one! read more

Nation's Giant Hamburgers - Cheeseburger cut in half - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've heard their pies are really good, so we got one for the birthday cake. We ordered the Cheesecake with Blueberry Topping Pie, made with cream cheese in a hand-pressed graham cracker crust, topped with blueberry compote. It tasted really amazing, it's sweet, with a subtle lemon aroma that would slowly come through. I'd recommend enjoying it with a cup of tea or coffee. I can't wait to try their other pies! read more

Nation's Giant Hamburgers - CHILI FRIES - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Ordered a fries and burger to-go. The hamburger was piled high with three thick slices of tomato, a big chunk of lettuce and sooooo many rings of onion. It seemed like they were trying to hide the meat. Overall, it was an okay snack (5 oz burger). The fries were made to order and came out super hot and tasty. Coffee shop interior, comfy booths and a fast food-style menu over the cashier. They serve breakfast and make lots of pies. read more

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I was in the mood for a slice of pie while in Berkeley on Sunday. Nation's came up as a good option, with a decent selection of pies. I ordered the apple, and the server asked if I wanted ice cream on it. Yes! I have never had pie with soft serve ice cream on top, and such a generous amount. I took it to my table and dug in. Unfortunately it didn't occur to me until my first bite that I should have asked for my pie to have been warmed up first. It would have been all that much better than refrigerated pie. Still, I enjoyed it. Next time I'm in Berkeley for pie, I'll remember to ask. read more

Nation's Giant Hamburgers - Apple pie with beautifully formed soft serve ice cream on top. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Yesterday came in to dine in the experience was great the server Raquel was great at letting me know if I bought half a pie was better then spending on a single slice of the same pie little things that make someone pocket funds last longer . read more

Chocolate Shake was good. Cynthia and socorro was really friendly and excellent customer service. The warm and rustic ambience is perfect for a cozy a nice lunch read more

Nation's Giant Hamburgers - HAMBURGER - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

My husband and I come to this Nation's a few times a month. We enjoy their breakfast, ham and cheese sandwich, and their burgers. The ladies that work here are very courteous and keep the place really clean (thank you to Raquel and Socorro and the African American lady that helped me signed up for their app - great customer service) The food is always fresh and half the price of most popular places near the area. 10/10. read more

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Stopped by to use the lavoratory after a long trip. I observed that codes were required, and there was signage indicating for "customer use only." The server gave me the code when asked. I ordered a whole cheesecake afterwards with blueberries to take home. It was fresh and delicious. We've eaten off of it a couple times and it is still really good! The ladies working were cordial and efficient. read more

Nation's Giant Hamburgers - Someone's been eating it! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

Eating here was very nostalgic for me. It has been so long since I've had Nation's that I can't compare it to what it used to be but I can say that I wasn't disappointed. And I definitely didn't leave hungry! They don't lie - the burgers are HUGE and filled will all the toppings. I like that they only use mayo and don't add ketchup and mustard because I am not a fan of either. I got a cheeseburger and a side of fries and honestly only ate the fries because I paid almost $4 for them. They were pretty bland and could use more salt. That being said, I'd go back when I'm in the area. I see all the bad reviews about their "terrible service". I wouldn't say they went overboard but they were on par with any fast food establishment these days. I didn't have to ask for anything like ketchup for my daughter's fries as it was on the tray when we got the food. Guess it depends on when you go and who's working. read more

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I ordered this for takeout and it was great. Veggies were fresh and crisp. Fries were good, it really hit the spot late at night. I love that it's open late and you can get a good fill from this. Located on University Ave. it's kind of a far walk from UC Berkeley campus, I recommend driving instead. They do have a parking lot in this area. They're also known for their pie so make sure you grab a slice! read more

One of the best spots for a late night snack. Their specialty is hamburgers and fries but they serve breakfast all day and an array of pies. The ambiance is meh, could be more tidy and the service is standard but the burgers are to die for! read more

Nation's Giant Hamburgers - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

First time trying Nation's. Actually surprisingly good! Not a bad price for how big the burgers are. They're pretty messy and not as well built as Five Guys or as dialed in as McDonalds or In-N-Out, but they have huge, thick slices of onion and a lot of flavor in the patty itself. Tastes like a cross between a backyard BBQ burger and something like The Habit. Fries are nothing special (need more seasoning) but they're hot and fresh. The kind of classic fries that go best with ketchup instead of anything else. Friendly staff, nice location, very clean and classy. I was intending to take my food home with me, but I ended up staying to eat it there because I liked the vibes. Will be back for breakfast and pie sometime!! read more

Thank you! Cynthia for your attentive order superrr friendly and super attentive thank you thank you again love

A nice late night naughty treat. Milkshakes are good and the burgers are great when you're looking for a late night bite. They do put a lot of raw onions on it though, like a lot.. read more

Veronica was very friendly and helpful Five stars!!!! Great food.... Can't wait to come back. read more

Nation's Giant Hamburgers - Great team member! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great burgers and pies!! The wait time for getting order filled was a little longer than expected.

I had went in to order hamburger french fries and I don't think the lady really understood English well I asked him if they could do my burger medium well and they basically gave it to me raw with a lot of Grease and the fries or semi cooked plus the people there are extremely rude if you don't speak Spanish not a good place to do business. read more

This was a pretty decent burger and chili fries for a fast food chain. Service was good. We also got lemon crème pie, blueberry crème pie & a chocolate crème pies The blueberry was a little sweet and the lemon very tart but together it was the perfect bite. read more

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Nations always has very good customer service and the food is delicious. Their pie is to die for.

The burgers here at this Nation's location is amazing! The service and atmosphere is excellent! Just a few miles from UC Berkeley read more

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Exploring Berkeley and noted Nation's Giant Hamburgers, a mid-century diner with a throwback menu to match. Opened late, I opted to try their basic giant Hamburger (5 oz.) with all the fixings, i.e., dressing, tomato, onion, and lettuce. Have to say, Nation's pie case looked amazingly enticing! (See pic.) A bunch of classic pies, including (for me) the most mouthwatering - Strawberry Cheesecake. Apparently Peaches & Crème is their signature. And they sell all the pies whole, not just by slice! As far as "Nation's Giant" hamburger goes, it was stacked and big, albeit not the biggest given the U.S. dining experience evolution over the past 70 years. ("Giant" obviously reflects the competitors' burgers in the '50s and early '60s... it ain't no White Castle "slider" and definitely feels larger and fresher than McD's Quarter Pounder.) The meat was like a 100% pure hamburger patty my mom grilled, vegetables freshly sliced, and dressing could have been Miracle Whip - making me feel all the recipes here have been frozen in time, in an especially good way. Nation's also offer breakfasts and shakes, but next time I'll pass by one - definitely will go for a slice of pie! read more

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Mold on sourdough bread. Found green and white mold on the sourdough bread on my sandwich. How did they not see the mold as they were making the sandwich? MOLD Also, homeless people camped inside and outside Nation's restaurant. read more

Socorro was very friendly and her customer service was outstanding. The food was also great and my 4 year old even ate everything. Definitely recommend this nations in Berkeley with their amazing staff. read more

One of my all time favorite spots for an all American burger. Cynthia in particular was very hospitable.

The best sandwich I've ever had is their new patty melt. So good I had one for dinner and another for breakfast. The two women working there are really nice. read more

Nation's Giant Hamburgers - Wrapped sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This was my first time trying Nation's in Berkeley. Thank you Cynthia for the great service and amazing food!

1 star because the customer service was AWFUL. Customer service and great food always draw customers back. Unfortunately I will not be coming to this establishment again. My order was 1 cowboy burger NO BACON. Extra well done and side of onion rings. Specifically told the cashier Shazy infront to please not put bacon on my burger due to being allergic to it. Burger arrives and I had bacon on my burger. I take the burger up to the counter to let her know that I asked for no bacon. As I'm walking away my husband goes up to the counter and the lady is just removing the bacon to hand it back to my husband he sees that and we just ask for a refund. This is unacceptable! Instead of making a new burger the cook thought she could just take off the bacon and hand it back. Not trying to be rude but some people are allergic to some foods and this could've easily been a bad situation. We asked for our refund and the woman Shazy had a nasty attitude. She also forgot to ring us up for a pie. Just a mess overall. I wasn't even mad that the bacon was given on my burger but the attitude that was given. I never come to this location today was my first time. I usually go to the San Pablo location. Where my order is NEVER incorrect and they ALWAYS have great customer service. DO NOT RECOMMEND. read more

Friendly service, great food! My son and I love stopping here for pie after school. Staff always treats us well.

I was there tuesday, and one of the cashier took my order her name is Fany! And she messed up with my order and I talk to her I cannot understand her totally and she start being rude. Please take note this employee Then another cashier came and I talk to me his name is Miguel he assisted me immediately and fix the problem with well mannered, and he apologized for what happened. This cashier Miguel knows how to handle customer problems and have a great customer service I'm giving this store a 5 star because of him. He can be a manager!!! Please hire more employees like him and I think this company will have a great success because of people like him!! Kudos Miguel read more

Nation's Giant Hamburgers - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

The menu has food that's good in a way. Also it's possible to order a variety of drinks here. The breakfast meals they serve here a great and sorta more expensive than before. Pancakes here are pretty affordable. read more

The service was amazing. I came in on a Thursday afternoon (lunch rush). it was busy but the service was efficient and friendly! And the grilled cheese was really good too! read more

14 bucks plus a tip for 22" sliders fries and coffee. I sooo regret the awful feeling in my stomach

Classic, diner style restaurant minus a bit of quality. The beef tastes very frozen, and the cheese fries are literally fries with melted slices of kraft single American cheese over the top... too creative. They are open late which is convenient, and the milkshakes are delicious. read more

Excelent location. When I'm in Berkeley, this is usually where I'll stop for good food.

When I'm craving to a late-night burger, I go to Nation's. I go this Nation's a few times a month to get either a hamburger or cheeseburger with fries. Both burgers always taste juicy and satisfying, while the fries are nice and crisp. As for the restaurant, it's nice, clean and big. There is plenty of seating available. The staff is also nice and quick. They ring up my order accurately and quickly, and don't usually have to wait long for my order. This Nation's will continue to be my top late-night spot. read more