I stopped in for a quick bite after eating lunch at Lakeside Deli. My boyfriend had ordered the hot dogs at Lakeside and I did not like them at all, so I needed to cleanse my palate with a better hot dog. Roy's was phenomenal; the kind of nostalgic bite you recall from 1999. Price was super cheap. I also ordered a vanilla milkshake. It had a kind of strange taste to it but wasn't terrible. I'd probably just try strawberry next time. I'm excited to try their burger at some point; I've heard great things. read more

Roy's Big Burger - Burgers Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Reliable burger/fries/hot dog spot on lakeside! Love that that they have shakes, and don't sleep on their breakfast! Service is usually pretty quick and it's fun being at a local staple. Always clean and tidy. Also love that they'll put jalapeños on anything. read more

Best food ever! A hidden jem in metro Richmond area!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is a great greasy burger joint. Nothing fancy, nothing gourmet, just a nice, fast burger It's a walk up window to place your order.....no inside facility. There are picnic tables surroundig the stand so you can eat onsite(outside) Tasty burger, fresh toppings. A little greasier than I like but thats better than being dry! Super fast filling order, almost too fast in taking my order, cashier was a little abrupt, though she did smile and say thank you...always important Biggest complaint is the soda....the cup was filled to brim with ice so there was hardly any soda in the cup. +.5 Service +.5 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more

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I had an Amazing cheese burger, fries and funnel cake. Very nice and friendly staff. Fast service.

I remember going to Roy's as a kid with my grandparents and not much has changed over the years. It's not a fancy burger spot trying to earn a Michelin star, but it's still delicious. The food is good, the staff is polite, and I love the nostalgic feel. I hope they stay around forever and don't change a thing! read more

Deborah and I went to Roy's Big Burger Lakeside Avenue for a late lunch. We both had a loaded Roy's Big Burger with Cheese., large French Fries, and Fried Pickles with Diet Coke and Sweet Tea. Roy's Big Burger did not disappointment, delicious, and we sat on the picnic table and watch the traffic going by and making conversations with a few of the customers waiting for their orders. we will definitely eat there again, a great place to enjoy a good meal and great weather read more

Roy's is a walk up take out burger joint. They mainly offer burgers, hotdogs, fries, shakes and vanilla soft serve ice cream cones. There's an order window to order and pickup your food. There's no inside seating but there's a few picnic tables to eat outside. The service and ordering is quick and straight forward. The food is pretty good for a dive burger stand. The prices seem to be reasonable except for the cups of soda. That's my one complaint, when you order a soft drink, the cup is filled with ice so you don't get a lot of beverage. My suggestion would be to ask for little or no ice if possible. read more

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Prices are great just like the options, The food is very delicious and served hot. Service is great, employees are always friendly. Out door seating is available as well. read more

Old fashioned hamburger joint. Love their burgers The fries are good and the people are friendly

Best kept secret in Powhatan sadly there wonderful potato chips they served are no longer available because a inspectors shut down the processing unit and they are left with wonderful people who loved them! If anyone has a lot of money please invest in them read more

Wednesday 1/8/2020 5:55pm This is a very small take out restaurant on the side of the road off of Hermitage in lakeside. While I consider it a take out restaurant, there is a few tables for outside seating during less cold temperatures. I was craving a bologna burger and a friend on Facebook suggested Roy's Big Burgers. When I arrived there were no other customers here. As I sat in my car I noticed plenty of cars were in and out. The lady who took my order was VERY nice and helpful. I ordered the bologna burger w/cheese, lettuce, tomato, fried onions and mustard, French fries and a sweet tea. I couldn't make it out of the parking lot, I sat right in my car and enjoyed every bite! Bologna burger - the bomb! Just what I needed. Perfect! Small French Fries - they were ok. To be honest, I'm weird about my French fries. I like crinkle cut and steak fries mostly. These were just regular ff, but they were plentiful and hot which I appreciated. Sweet tea - The tea was perfect for me because I'm diabetic and it wasn't that sweet. Annnd they have crushed ice. I'm happy read more

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A Richmond/Lakeside landmark, this walk up burger joint has been an RVA favorite since 1961! Now that's something to crow about! This iconic historic building brings back memories of days gone by. Mustangs cruising down Lakeside Avenue, grabbing burgers and shakes after high school dances ...skate keys... roller rinks... My daughter had never been here, so it was a treat to take her on a maiden voyage and pass on this Richmond tradition. It was too chilly to sit outside, so we sat in our car, like the other diners in the parking lot and chowed down! We got the classic cheeseburgers, fries and chocolate shakes. And, while they are not the best burgers in town, they were satisfying. Coming to Roy's is an experience. It's a right of passage. Are there better burgers and fries out there? Sure, but there's nothing like that nostalgic feeling you get when you open that brown paper bag of greasy goodness and unwrapping that wax paper to find your old fashioned burger inside! It's not a "drive-thru", it's a "drive-to" and "walk-up" and it's super nifty in my book! read more

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Visited today for lunch. The absolute worst hamburger I've ever had in my life. It was cold hard dry Like it had been in the fridge since yesterday and the other was mushy and tasted old and freezer burnt. I called and complained and they said they switch and they're using PFG brand burgers now to save money. Will never eat there again do you not recommend anyone else to eat there and they received a $31 donation from us today. Absolutely horrible!! read more

Burger was good. Taste has not change at all. Definitely will be back probably this weekend

While never a fan of chains, in the wake of COVID 19 stay-at-home orders, I furthered my support of independent businesses. For decades I had heard sung praise for Roy's Big Burger, but never tried it. So, today, a beautiful sunny day I decided to drop by and enjoy the outdoor seating and what I had heard was a great burger. Maybe my expectations were too high because Roy's was a huge letdown. The burger was nothing great to start but it was difficult to discern any flavor until removing half of the bun and wiping off some of the excess mustard. The fries were just bad: hard, hint of dirty-oil flavor, and on the cold side. Given the current economic condition, social unrest, and global pandemic, I would be inclined to forgive the aforementioned flaws except the service was also unfriendly. To top it off no staff wore a mask. #Once&Done read more

These are my favorite cheeseburgers in town. My order is a cheeseburger with extra pickles, ketchup, and mustard. It's just... YUM. I'm not above eating in my car, so it doesn't bother me that the only seating available are picnic benches--ALTHOUGH if they had a little awning/tent over the tables, I would absolutely sit outside there. The onion rings a crispy and deserve to be put on top of your burger, but I'm a pretty big fan of their fries. The cheeseburger though--let me tell you why it is so good! It has that certain flavor only a clean, hot griddle can get you. It's so juicy and delicious. I hear their breakfast is fantastic, and I need to make time to go try this. Really love this place, but make sure you allow for a little bit of a wait if you're coming at peak lunch hours--because this long established business is certainly not a secret. read more

Leftover food at best. Zero flavor. Double burger and soft, greasy fries was $14+. Never again

Very disappointed. Burger was still cold and everything had an off taste. Suffered through a little of it because I was starving. read more

Roy's Big Burger - Burgers Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Please read to the end. Back when I was a kid, I had to stand on my tippy toes to look in the window. The experience of watching your burger be prepared does NOT diminish as an adult. Yup, Ive been going to Roy's that long. Yes, I did get lollipops from Roy as we enjoyed eating out back. I have been a vocal person, via reviews, on how very upset I (and my fam / friends) have been - for many years... cold and dry buns.... It has NOT been the same. Roy's is a thing - it is a standard, it is Lakeside. It does not matter that it is not what it used to be, you still must pay tribute. Only a kid of Lakeside would get this. My husband brought home a couple of burgers that truly took me back - the burger bun top was all kinds of delish! It was HOT and soaked in grease while grilling.... crispy! Yes! Grease soaked crispy! I kid you not. No idea if this was a fluke or if this is the new (old) normal! I hope they have reverted to the "old" for the new norm. I would have 5 starred but I am not sure that our "old" school experience was not a fluke. I hope not; everyone should experience a TRUE Roy's burger! UPDATE: (result, 4 to 1 star) It took me a while to update this review. It turns out that the aforementioned experience was a fluke. We ordered burgers and fries. Out back, ate my fries before they got cold, then unwrapped my cheeseburger- took one, then two bites - wait, popped the top... no cheese: not to mention the fridge COLD bun. Took it back: the gloved grill man opened my burger to confirm there was no cheese (because I am unable to determine if cheese is present) - then he slapped a slice of cold cheese on the burger, re-wrapped and handed it over to return to me. I expressed my displeasure over putting cold cheese on my, now, luke-warm burger. They did not care. I like MELTED cheese on my HOT burger, they would not make me a new one. I tossed it in the trash right at the windows. More important? The gloved grill guy did NOT change his gloves after he handled my bitten into cheese-less burger. Covid? Safe Handling? read more

It's a decent greasy spoon. It has burgers. You know what to expect. It's nothing special. It's not bad, but nothing to write home about.

Last time I are here was late 60's or early 70's. I ate there yesterday and the burger tasted just how I remember it. Glad they have not changed the recipe. Cool side of the road burger joint. read more

Delicious, old school burger joint, wher you order outside at the window. Hole in the wall dining at its finest in rva.

The atmosphere is cool & old school, but the burgers are lacking a little bit. One & done, but thanks for having us.

This place has been around since 1961, so they've slung some burgers in their day. Walk up and order at the window, take a seat on a nearby pick nick table and wait while you watch a steady stream of people line up for grub. No frills food, so if you're uppity get gourmet out of your mind before arriving. Today I had a Roy's burger with cheese all the way and a fried chicken fillet sandwich. Both were on point. The burger was loaded with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup and mustard on a big ol bun, yum! That chicken sandwich was crispy and delicious with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. A meal worth slugging before tackling the lawn. Always a hoot neighborhood spot. read more

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Are these the best burgers and fries I've ever had? No, definitely not. Is this little shack up to health code? Meh, maybe, maybe not. Would I eat here when I need some greasy goodness to soak up some alcohol or ruin my diet? Abso-freaking-lutely. Roy's is what it is: no frills, old-fashioned, ignore-the-consequences fast food. The burgers are huge and juicy and come on a five inch bun with "the works": raw onions, shredded lettuce, tomato, and yellow mustard. I recommend going all-in and asking for mayo to offset the acidity with creaminess. The fries are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, but unseasoned. Throw some Old Bay or All Seasoning up in that business and they're pretty great. Despite the protests of my sensitive stomach, Roy's is a piece of Richmond history and a decent spot for way too much food on the cheap. read more

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Roy's is not a restaurant but more of an institution; It also has a VERY specific ordering process, which is thus: 1. Plan your order BEFORE you get to the window, down to the last detail. Yes, there IS a line of people ahead of you--don't just assume you're next. When they call next, the next person will walk up--based on who that is and when you arrived, you'll know if it's you or not. 2. Have your money in hand. Tell them your order, pay, and step aside and wait; They will call out your order being ready via it's contents when it's done. 3. Grab your order, leave a tip, and leave. Some newcomers have complained that employees strike them as rude; They aren't, they just usually have a LOT of people to go through and don't smile a lot. They will, however, remember you despite how they may seem too overwhelmed. Back in the day, if you caught Roy's NOT during peak hours (Lunch and dinner), you could call in an order and it would be ready when you arrived. I don't know if they still do that. If you arrive at lunch or dinner in a big rush and no patience, you're going to have a bad time; Roy's is ALWAYS SLAMMED and does not have a gateway to another dimension inside it, so that itty bitty space and few employees you see in the windows? That's it. That's all the room and people they have. I'm certain it's hot and these people do their best to get food out quickly, so please don't get on their case because they don't smile or give you a kiss on the cheek when you order. Roy's also ONLY has outdoor seating, so many people opt to eat in their cars or take their food back to work/home. read more

I normally wouldn't go to a place like that and by that, I mean it's open store front location in Lakeside. A friend encouraged me to try them out and I was pleasantly pleased. From the view, it looks like it's been there for awhile. It's shack like and isn't decorated like anything of today's fancy spots which makes it very distinct and classic. The burgers were good, well flavored, and affordable. Cook time was about 10-15 minutes and they prepare all burgers well done. Surprisingly, it still has juice and flavor. They have outdoor seating and a lot to the side of it is convenient for parking. I can understand why in the warmer days why it is seemingly busy. Lakeside already is sort of its own mini town where long term customers still go. Try it out if you're driving by. read more

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Great Burgers and fried pickles! A little pricy and customer service could use some improvement.

Unfortunately the quality of Roy's has not been there since the 90's . Hamburger meat is frozen now and not fresh like back in the day . Lettuce is the crappy shaved type and the buns are the cheapest you can purchase . Bottom line quality is absent at this burger stand ... Check out the $3.00 picture of the turkey / chicken gray hotdog . If you want an below average hotdog and average frozen hamburger than Roy's is your place . read more

Roy's Big Burger - SHITTY Chicken turkey dog for $2.49 - Burgers Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Four stars for WHAT IT IS. But don't come expecting it to be fine dining. It's barely even polite dining, since it usually involves sitting in the car trying not to glop on your clothes. But what it IS, is a good burger reminiscent of the days of drive in burger joints. The menu has expanded over the years to accommodate requests for BBQ, chicken, etc. I wouldn't know anything about those things -- I get burgers (cooked to order) and fries and onion rings (both hot and freshly made) and (bottled) cold sodas. If you are into just a little bit spicy, I recommend the Bama Stinger - grilled onions, jalapenos, gloppy cheese, griddle fried 1/4 pound patty (or two if you make it a double) on a soft bun. Guaranteed to take a year off your life, but it is so worth it. read more

The burgers remind me of a place in my hometown which is why I come here. They are always fresh. I don't expect fine dining here- you are getting a side of the road burger. The chicken is meh. My daughter says they are "stringy". We never wait long for our order. we usually feel rushed when ordering. I wouldn't say they are rude but they aren't the friendliest bunch- it's take your order and roll so they can get to the next person behind you. read more

rude staff. breakfast is served till 10:30, showed up at 10:25 waited in line for 7 minutes . refused breakfast service

Sign read closes at 630 get there at 550 guy shut the window said we're closed mentioned the time it read on the sign and he said get the f out of here we are closed bad business terrible management read more

Burger was mediocre. It was a lot of bun and not a lot of burger. All I tasted was mustard. I was also a bit turned off when I watched them make the burger, and they slap your patty onto this greasy and unclean flat top. This place is a lakeside staple and probably worth going to for the experience, but I wouldn't recommend it for the food aloneness​. read more

Roy's Big Burger - Burgers Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Pretty mediocre. The burgers are thin and perfectly round, like a food service or Kings Dominion burger. My bf just commented, as we sit here and eat this in the car, "too much bread". He said the onions were perfect though. The sweet tea is watery and not sweet. The service was very friendly, but some of their burger prices are too much for the small pattys. I'd try this place, you might feel differently but it's not five guys. There are no tables or seats. It literally us a walk up window. read more

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Its not fine dining. My chili dog was good. My onion rings were hot and crispy. Service was super fast. I'll visit again.

Always a local favorite. Love the burgers and if you like greasy cheeseburgers then this is the place to go.

I really tried to like this place, but on every visit, I've been a little disappointed. Nothing crazy, but the disappointment has been consistent. I'll start off with the good. The burgers are seasoned well, the fries are really good, and the chili cheese dogs hit the spot! Now for the bad... No matter what you order, everything is flat! Burger, pulled pork sandwich, bacon egg & cheese, they're all flat! You can see what I'm taking about in my pics... There's also been a couple of instances where the food was so greasy that that the bottom of my bag collapsed. On one of those occasions, I lost an entire order of fries. Smh... Lastly, the one time that I ordered a breakfast sandwich, it came on a burger bun. No big deal... But when you aldo add the fact that they cook the eggs and toast the bun on the same grill as the burgers and all you can taste is a burger instead of a breakfast sandwich, that kind of ruins it. Even with all that said, I'm not giving up on Roy's, but I definitely won't go out of my way to go there again. read more

Roy's Big Burger - Bacon, egg & cheese on a burger bun... Meh... - Burgers Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Roy's burger was a quick stop for my 30 minute lunch. The burgers are really underwhelming size wise, they smell and taste good, The bun was quite dry and the patty almost inexcusable small. Taste wise though it was good enough for gov't work, (as my husband would say) I also tried the onion rings because I had been craving onions. They tasted like bread with a little onion favoring. I was bummed! Seems They must freeze their onions, sucking all the flavor from them. The only thing I tasted was the breading, don't think what you're getting is fresh. You'd be crazy wrong. Would I eat there again? Nah, my 8 bucks is better off in my pocket instead of theirs. 4 outta 10 stars. Boo. read more

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