Wow. SQZ Burger has been open for nearly three years in Lodi and I never noticed it. I know I've…read moredriven past it many times, but I guess their signage is too modest compared to the huge "IDOL BEER WORKS" on the other end of the building. I figured it was just another iteration of the original (now long gone) Squeeze Inn in Sacramento, and I was right. I don't think the various locations are franchises, but are more likely independently owned, and the quality varies from location to location. The one that used to be in West Sac, for instance, was terrible, which might explain why it's been gone for years. And the mid-town was also a resounding MEH, and also gone. There's nothing at any version of Squeeze Inn/Burger that I want more than just a basic Squeeze (or in this case, SQZ) with Cheese, though. I don't want a taco, nor a BLT, and especially not chicken strips. I want that which made the brand famous. A cheeseburger with all the traditional toppings and a cheese skirt just dripping cheese grease off it. SQZ Burger delivers the goods. The cheese skirt was just the right size, not too big, not too small. At one point in my life I would have said that there's no such thing as a cheese skirt that's too big, but a couple of years ago I had a cheese skirt that was so big that I felt sick afterward from all the cheese grease! In addition to the just right amount of cheese, the burger had lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion, and a healthy schmear of mayo and mustard. Damn near a perfect burger. The owner was running the register on my visit, and when she brought my food out, she asked if I wanted a side of ranch. I'm the kind of guy who would drink ranch dressing if I could, so of course I accepted. I didn't even ask - It was nice of her to offer! There's a throughline from the original Squeeze Inn on Power Inn Road to SQZ Burger, too. The father of the husband half of the H/W ownership team owned the original location. Brandon and Katie ran the Galt location for several years, and have now brought the goodness to a Lodi brick and mortar spot. I'll definitely be back.

Our Corvette club made a little drive from Sacramento to Lodi to visit IDOL Beer Works. I'm not…read moremuch of a beer drinker, but thankfully SQZ Burger basically shares a building with IDOL and we all placed an order at SQZ. My wife had the burger with cheese skirt and fries. I had the western bacon cheeseburger with fries and a strawberry shake. These burger was full of flavor and BIG! Not sure exactly how they make their fries, but they're amazing. And my strawberry shake was good also. We had about 45 people all land at the same time, and SQZ was able to quickly get us all served in short order. I do love the vibe of both SQZ & IDOL. It was a nice little drive both ways with an epic food stop in between.

The food was soo good and very well seasoned chicken and the mac n cheese was a proper sauce style…read moremac n cheese. I usually prefer baked because it can taste fake but not this recipe. Real cheese ! The service was fast and friendly , we didn't know what to order and they gave me recommendations that were great. Better than the Nashville chicken spots in Sacramento!

Great place to get hot chicken. Quick and friendly service. Clean and open seating. Several people…read moregot goo to go while I was there eating in person. My favorite part is they use crinkle cut fries which were crisp and delicious. $12 for lunch, the prices are good especially these days. Definitely a great lunch option when nearby.

Me and my cousin came here because squeeze burger couldn't squeeze us in. And man I gotta say this…read moreplace gets 5 stars. Amazing double bacon burger.

Place is not taken care of outside, that should have been my first warning…read more The second was the obvious problems with the sewer. I will give them a good mark for a clean eating area. Burger was ok, seemed a bit on the dry side. The Modesto and hammer law Stockton is juicier. Something definitely off with this location.

My husband and I were driving down School Street in downtown Lodi trying to decide where to grab…read morebrunch when we noticed that Lodi Brewery is now serving brunch. Ironically, we had just been talking about how great it would be if they offered a brunch menu, so it felt like perfect timing! We decided to give it a try and were seated right away. Our waitress was incredibly sweet and welcoming, which made for a great start to the meal. We couldn't decide what to order, so we ended up getting three dishes for the two of us--the fajita omelet, the Denver omelet, and the biscuits and gravy. We also ordered a spicy Bloody Mary, which was delicious. The standout? The biscuits and gravy. The first bite had my husband blurting out, "Oh f***... this is good!" Honestly, that pretty much summed it up. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. If you're looking for a great brunch spot in Lodi, this is definitely worth checking out. We'll absolutely be back!

Stopped in for dinner recently since it had been a while since our last visit. The restaurant is…read morelocated in a busy downtown area, so parking can sometimes be a bit tricky--something to keep in mind if you're planning to come during peak hours. We were seated quickly and served waters right away. My husband ordered the fish and chips, while I went with the jalapeño chicken sandwich. The sandwich came with a grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, pepper jack cheese, crispy fried onions, and jalapeño dressing on grilled ciabatta bread. I also upgraded my fries to their Bleu fries (topped with bleu cheese crumbles and bleu cheese dressing). The fries were definitely a highlight--served hot, crispy, and perfectly paired with the bleu cheese. My husband was really impressed with the fish and chips, which he hadn't tried here before. The fish was beer-battered and fried, served with fries and coleslaw. He especially liked the coleslaw, noting that it tasted fresh with great flavor and wasn't overly coated in mayo. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and the experience. Looking forward to coming back again soon.

On a short visit to Lodi, we had a meal at the Oxford Kitchen and loved it so much we went back…read moreimmediately the next day! It deserves 10 stars! The food was fresh, delicious and beautifully prepared, but most of all, on both days our server Franco took extraordinary care of all of us! His warmth, kindness and good spirit made our meals magical experiences we will never forget. Don't miss any opportunity you have to pay them a visit and see for yourself!

Update 6/2026: This was a very poor showing for these guys…read more We took our parents here for Father's Day and it was disappointing overall. For the most part the food was bland. Bad: Their "Kobe" burger was $29 or so and was a good portion size. The problem? Lacking any kind of flavor or seasoning. The beef was flavorless. The stroganoff was a good portion size but again it was severely lacking in the seasoning department. Good: Those who ordered the corn soup and the porcini mushroom ravioli enjoyed them. They especially enjoyed the sauce from the ravioli. The desserts overall were enjoyed by the table. The sticky toffee pudding, while not as rich as we are used to, was still relatively good; soft and moist enough. The dark chocolate oblong with mango passion fruit was enjoyed by everyone too. The interior remains unchanged; like a classy London gastropub. Service: communication is key. Where they dropped the ball was that we mentioned on the reservation that we were there for Father's Day and prime rib, which they do on Sundays. As you walk in you even see the sign for the prime rib special. We sat down and the server mentioned that there was no prime rib this weekend. I had even chatted with them on the reservation app and they made no mention of this. We could have gone somewhere else had we known in advanced. Our server was relatively nice too.

We weren't sure it was open because no one was inside but we were pleasantly surprised. The BALT…read moreand crispy Brussels were yummy. The cheese fries were also very tasty. They have a great selection of beers, ciders, sours, wines, and cocktails!

Came on a Saturday for lunch visiting a friend. I was enticed by all the colorful looking pictures…read moreand because I've never had German or German inspired food before. Now was a good as time as any! As we entered, there was a sign to meet at the bar for seating. The waitress/server came out after a bit of a wait and according to my friend, it's usually a longer wait time around lunch for someone to come out and seat you. I was recommended to try the pork schnitzel by my friend and it did not disappoint. I got my sandwich with a side salad. We also ordered the deviled eggs to share. My friend has never had the deviled eggs before and pleasantly surprised and delighted that the eggs were absolutely delicious. They're very smooth, eggs were cooked perfectly and the touch of bacon was just right. It does come with a small helping of mixed greens topped with pickled onions. The pork schnitzel was crispy & crunchy due to the breaded pork loin, came with pickled onions, slaw and the chipotle aioli sauce. The sauce does have a bit of a kick to it but it wasn't too spicy, well, at least for me. My salad was very good too. It was colorful and had an interestingly tangy dressing on it. It paired well with the sandwich. One was spicy and the salad was tangy but refreshing. My friend also ordered the pork schnitzel with beef tallow fries. I tried some of her fries and they were thin but still crispy. Overall the food at West Oak Nosh was so good and delicious! Service was good, prompt and our server was attentive despite being by herself. I think this place is great for the summer to have a drink and eat. Will have to come back for the drinks!

Snow-White Drive-Through is always a good choice. The hamburgers are really good every single time,…read morecooked just right and super satisfying. It's one of those classic spots you can rely on when you want something simple and done well. I am a little sad they no longer carry the turkey burger, because that used to be one of my go-tos, but the regular burgers definitely still deliver. I also really appreciate how clean they keep the place. You can tell they take pride in the property, and that always makes the experience better. Consistently good food, a classic local feel, and always worth stopping by. Don't forget to take in the view of Lodi Lake.

This place was stumbled upon when we were looking for a place that would have chicken sandwich…read morewhich was comparable to the ones we always have in the bay area. This place was small, with only a few table to dine in outside. We came into the window to place our orders. There were only 2 people working inside this tiny place (a young lady and the old lady who cooks the orders). Although the window was only separated by a screen door, I have to keep repeating my orders which only consists of chicken burger, curly fries, onion rings, 2 cheeseburger, and 2 drinks. It would help if she would take off her earbuds out of her ear so she can focus on the orders because she messed up names and orders of 2 more customers after us even though they repeated their orders and spelled their name multiple times. There was a bit of a wait, but when our food came, it looked ok. It was served on a food paper container. The cheeseburgers were nothing really to rave about. The fries were ok, but I would like if they had other options for toppings like chili or cheese. The chicken burger was the only one that passed our expectations. It tasted somewhat closer to the ones we were looking for so that was a plus. It would also be nice to have fans outside their area if you decide to eat it there since summertime can be hot. Focus on your customers, but if you decide to multitask (like having your ear buds on) make sure you pay attention to their orders, so you get them right.

Customer service excellent Food delicious and pies…read moresampling was awesome. Veronica was very inviting and knowledgeable and friendly.

expensive for what it was. Upsells, they have to follow a script, I get it, but whoa…read more The plain burger was fine and a good price. The burger with add ons was spendy and failed to meet expectations on several levels. The pie was so disappointing. custard actually has a narrow definition and I think they had the audacity to not use either of the 2 primary ingredients that define custard. Blech, no. And the crust was doughy and undercooked. Like srsly, wtf. The chocolate cream pie was underwhelming, It looked really good, but did not deliver. Pie must be more substantive than just pretty looking. I want to eat pie and be happy afterwards. It is seldom that I eat pie and frown, and yet, Nation's managed. There was one thing that I absolutely adored about this location and that is the bathroom was 100% clean and sparkling. Really. And ceiling to floor blue tile is stunning, It gets a whole star for just that alone.