This used to be "Tomy's Burger" when I first moved to California roughly 8 years ago and up until I went to high school at Poly. Regardless of the change of name, the food has always been amazing in terms of the rich flavor and the cheap price. Yeah, it may be in the hood, but to be honest, the best type of food are the ones deep in the neighborhood. It's symbolic of the culture. Poly Burger definitely is famous for their large and cheap fries. But my favorite burger has to be the steak burger; hands down, there is no other fast food joint that can make it like them--succulent steak, baby! Yeah it's greasy and I am fully aware of potential arteries clogging action, but for this one food item, I'll take that risk. The place is extremely tiny and it's located by a high school, so it's packed usually after school (2 PM - 4 PM) = avoid at all cost. There is no bathroom because from years of observations, the kids overcrowd the area for 5/7 days and these teens would tag and destroy the bathrooms. Just like high school. Ah-huh. The staffs are relatively nice and admirably patient--I don't know how they can put up with the demands of teens the way they do. Go for the fries--it's what they're ultimately best known for. The burgers are recommended. The steak sandwich is a must. read more

I googled "best burger in Long Beach" and it pointed me to this place. I decided to try this place out...even though it wasn't the most attractive place. I ordered a double cheeseburger and fries. The wait was very entertaining. A super fat lady with fake eyelashes came in to complain about oil/butter being on a bun. Mfer this and mfer that...I ain't eating no g dam bread with butter. That was when I realized that this is not a family burger joint. Regardless...I received my burger in a timely fashion. The packaging was nice, the service was nice....but the burger and fries were garbage. This place is just another Sysco burger. I am glad I ordered a double or else my burger would have equaled the size of two pieces of balogne. No need to go into undercooked fries and nasty ketchup. Not even close to the best burger in Long Beach. Try somewhere else until this owner gets his act together. read more

Tried a burger and fries was good no complaints. I like the fries the seasoning was tasty. Would come back if in the area.

Ive been getting food here ever since I was in high school back when it was called Tomy's. There is something about the fries here... just pure addictive. The burgers here are juicy and they put just the right amount of sauce. It isn't pricey either. Thumbs up ! read more

Hands down the best burger place from my childhood... I remember being really young having burgers from this place and loved the burgers specially the ice cream dipped in some hard chocolate thing! I now live about 20 miles away but whenever im in long beach I have to stop here. I always get the #1 the original haha this place used to be called tommys burgers now Pollys burgers. If you ever come here definantly try the ice cream cup or cone with the hard chocolate. Will always be my favorite childhood place! read more

Got here at 11:58 just shy of lunch hour and was greeted right away. Order taken and only waited 7 minutes before I got my food. Typical burger joint and it tasted great! I'm picky with smaller burger places but this was delicious. read more

Poly's is aaaight. I think people hype it up to be honest. I got the Colossal burger, but it should be called the Baby Colossal burger. Its basically an average sized burger with some pastrami, lots of iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and secret sauce. The bread is airy, the patty is thin, and its short on pastrami. Honestly, its aaaaight. The burger is good, but not 4 stars good. BUT! But with all that said, it is still better than McDonald's or Carl's Jr....way better. Check it out. Their fries were delicious. Thicker than average and good. Whats nice about this place is the people working there. Everyone is really professional. The Latina girl working there is attentive and super nice. The diner is clean when compared to other buger joints. Parking is excellent btw. read more

I visited this place since my parents just moved to Long Beach apartment. Very good food. Reasonable price and very kind people whoever served us. I will visit this place again with my parents next time. read more

It's ok. Its what I expected I guess. Got a bacon cheeseburger and onion rings. Total was around $10. Pretty good portion size but not exactly the cheapest. There's really not much to say about it. I'd rather have almost any other burger place that is somewhat close, i.e. IN n OUT. The reviews seem to be really into chili cheese fries, so maybe thats where the good stuff is. If you live in the area give it a try, I doubt you'll be blown away or particularly disappointed. read more

Will always be "Tomys" and will always love those French fries (seasoned) and homemade ranch! Forever! The end... read more

We ordered chili cheese fries. VERY BASIC! The cheese tasted like government cheese, and it wasn't much. Also no health score posted. The fries are edible, don't hate em, but don't love them either. I won't be coming back though... read more

Poly Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Long Beach, California

If you went to Poly High, you already know about Poly Burger. This place is like a second home to Poly students. I used hang out here after school at least once a week from 9th grade up to my last semester at LBCC. I still like to come here with my friends and dates once in a while when I'm on that side of town. The fries are everything. It's not rare for me to hop on the 61 and take it all the way down to Poly Burgers just for a bag of fries and a coke. Haters can go back OC. This is a sacred place in Long Beach and will always be the best hangout! read more

The best burger and fries joint in Long Beach. My husband went to poly high class of 2000 and my daughter was class of 2018. We've been eating her for about twenty years and nothing's change. Great burgers & fries with extra seasoning and no charge for xtra sauces. It will always be a tradition for us to get fries at polys burger. read more

pretty comp if you ask me. the fries are seasoned to absolute perfection. the shakes are also the epitome of yum.!yuh

The most smallest portions I have ever had, for the same price, you might as well go to a regular burger spot. Will not return

Good not great. Lots of people love it, so try and see if you're one. I think I'd prefer Tommy's

Man does this place bring back some memories! As a Poly graduate I spent many a day at the former Tommy's. I actually like the name change as the restaurant is a staple for anyone who has ever walked the halls of Long Beach Poly. The food is great for a high school student with a high metabolism, however those of you looking to keep paleo should keep on driving. If you're driving by during breakfast time you cant go wrong with a breakfast burrito. You get a big flour tortilla, packed with sausage, eggs, cheese, and potatoes. You also cant go wrong with a burger and fries. The building itself is small and outdated, so I would recommend that you take it to go. read more

Fries and burgers ard too simple and not enough flavor. Meat patties are too thin and the establishment was dirty and sad.

A hood classic! Lol bomb chili cheese fries and burgers. A+ for sure. Will update when I try more food . If you're looking for food similar to tommys this is the place read more

Quick and fast meal! Not much to say but the food was great, less oily than most burger joints, and the service was lightening fast!

My favorite place in high school ! I love the patty melt and fries, it's so amazing. The teriyaki bowl is good too ! Coming back here just brings back so maybe memories read more

best patty melt ever best fries ever best food ever i had in my life my mouth is watering while thinking about it

My expierence at this establishment was everything it was hyped up to be i would say it was one of the best burger places i have ever been to there is something about this restauraunt that just keeps wanting to come back for more read more

Service is friendly, but the ever-so-popular fries here are definitely overpriced. I still get them anyway. The fries come plain and you can put as much salt or seasoning salt from the counter as you want. Especially crowded between 1:40 and 3:30ish, when it's full of Poly kids. Milkshakes and ice cream were delicious! read more

Tomy's no matter what name they change it too. They're still same owner, but the nearby highschool had a hand in renaming the local Landmark. read more

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Food was great as well as service. But it did get a little slow because of how crowded it was.

It's In The Hood, And The Food Is Bomb! I've Been Coming Here Foe Year's, The Prices Are Reasonable!

College kids must think anything tastes better than Top Ramen. This place is dirty and the food is awful. The only reason or 2 stars is the staff is super friendly read more

My favorite local spot to get fries, chicken quesadillas, patty melts, and chilli cheese fries. I love this place

Best burgers around. Great bun with marinated meat. And that marinated meat is why this spot is can't miss. Do yourself a favor and grab an amazing burger in the heart of the LBC. And the fries are way good as well. Enjoy, cause I've gotta head over there now. read more

I love this place. I use to come here all the time back in high school. The food is great. Their known best for their yummy fries. Always fresh!! But had to give this place a three star. Due to the fact that this place is down the street from a high school, after they get off poly burgers gets overly packed. And plus these students hang out here. Hate coming here during those times. Try to avoid the crowd if possible. read more

My boyfriend introduced me to this place and I absolutely love it here! The portions for the pastrami burger and chili cheese fries are HUUUGE! This is our go-to place when we're lazy to cook and want a mom and pops style burger. It always satisfies our tummy. The workers are very nice and always get our orders correct and have our special request like well done fries fresh and ready when we order for pick up. read more

Pretty awesome and flavorful burger, and there fries are to die for, especially when you put the season salt on it.

I just came to order a side of zucchini fries. For $4.35 including tax I think there should be a little more than just a small "to go" container. Taste OK though. I won't buy one again. I know I can get more somewhere else. read more

Im always here for the fries and just the fries because its really good. I ordered a burger once and was disappointed in the order.

The fries though, THE FRIES THOUGH. They are all i ever got at Poly Burger (Tomy Burger while i was still at poly) but that is more than enough. I can honestly say i have never had better french fries ANYWHERE. So come on thru the east side and get some dope fries. for real. read more

First time here and I really enjoy the food here. I decided to bring my family here and they love it. Food are big portion and not too pricey; just rght. read more

I love this place...its a mom n pop burger joint...its the fries n seasoning is always amazing! The chili cheese fries is the bomb (big bang for its buck) read more

really good burgers! the dressing is amazing and fries are also good :) very fast too when making your food

Great place to go to after school. The food is pretty good and all. The only problem is that there are a lot of sketchy people that hang outside of there read more