Classic Burger Joint. Been coming here since the 90s.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Dwight Dowson
Solid but not the best quality...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Morris Gevirtz
Great burgers. Road is loud and seating is in a parking lot.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Double Cheeseburger and Fries
Pat Azi
If there’s one place that’s been a constant in my life, it’s Al’s Big Burger in Albany, CA. For the past 25 years, Al’s has been my go-to spot for the ultimate comfort food experience. From my middle school days to now, nearly turning 40, my affection for Al’s has only grown stronger.Let’s talk about the main event: the bacon cheeseburger. It’s nothing short of perfection. The burger is always cooked to juicy perfection, the bacon crisp, and the cheese melted just right, creating a symphony of flavors that dance in your mouth with every bite. Pairing this with their golden, crispy fries and the unparalleled creamy, dreamy peanut butter shake is the epitome of a classic American meal that can’t be beaten.But it’s not just the food that keeps me coming back year after year—it’s the nostalgia and the consistently warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes Al’s feel like home. Walking into Al’s is like stepping into a time machine, where for a moment, you can relive those carefree days of youth while enjoying a meal that’s as delicious now as it was back then.Over the years, I’ve seen trends come and go, but Al’s Big Burger remains timeless. It’s a testament to the quality of their food and the love they put into each meal. Whether you’re a long-time local or just passing through Albany, Al’s is a must-visit for anyone seeking a taste of burger heaven.Here’s to Al’s Big Burger—may it continue to be a beacon of culinary delight for many more years to come. If you haven’t yet had the pleasure, do yourself a favor and drop by. You might just find yourself writing a glowing review 25 years from now, too.
Greg
Good food,reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Big Burger, French Fries
Leila Gauna
I brought my burger lover co-worker to try the burger here as I have been here a few times before the pandemic. This place is no longer the same as before. Quality of food is unsatisfying for its cost. I also ordered onion rings for $5.75 and I got 5 regular rings and a small one with just mostly crumbs, could hardly see and taste the onion.*THIS PLACE SMELLS LIKE OLD PEE INSIDE THE RESTAURANT. I couldn’t swallow my burger!!! So dirty!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Morgan Passkey
Great food, fast service. Wonderful lunch spot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Bruner
Grease fire seasoned.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
Jackie Rios
I always enjoy coming here with my partner. The service here is always nice and welcoming since we first started coming here. Sharing fries or onion rings is good enough for two, while we each get our own burger. The burger has a nice char taste which definitely sets it apart from other burger places. Personally, pairing it with a pineapple shake is the best. Haven’t been to a place like this that feels homey.
Recommended dishes: Double Cheeseburger and Fries
noueta ellison
Been here a few times and the first few was okay, my order was correct. and the young ladies who are cashiering are alway nice. the last three times in a role the first mistake was they charged me 3 baby burgers when the Indian guy took our order by phone the second time they added mustard when we simply said no mayo no mustard the burger was wasted because the mustard was all over the burger and my husband can’t eat mustard. the 3rd time we asked for a double cheese burger with cheese and when my husband check his burger in the parking lot their was no cheese, the Asian lady who looked like the supervisor apologizes for the mistake and she put one piece of cheese on the double cheeseburger. On an order that they messed up and charged $45. 96 and said she won’t charge me for the cheese and yet still didn’t give me my receipt that I’ve asked for when I arrived. when my husband called to placed our order, the young Caucasian man who is answering the phone is always rushing to get off the phone (anything else anything else) that was his attitude every time and when I come to pick up my order is wrong.I have to keep asking for my receipt every time I go here and only once I was given my receipt on the night when they messed up my order and charged me for 3 baby burgers, my receipt was handed to me right away by the young ladies who were cashiering. I like this place it has a classic vibe to it and the burgers are good but is getting too expensive. We order the same thing every time only once we added zucchini fries but that’s it. Shouldn’t cost too much. my husband ordered a 2/3 Lb Double Burger With Cheese $14.50 and two 1/6 Ib Baby Burgers $6.75 with two orders of French Fries $4.75 our order stay the same unless we add a extra fries or zucchini fries and my order total change every time and since I have to keep asking for a receipt and never received it because they always seem to be busy or just ignoring my request. the simple fact that the cashier guy who placed my phone order doesn’t have to stand there and watch the burgers get grilled, he can simply assist me by getting me my receipt. I have to look at my bank statements. I just hope they take care of this nice classic place and take the time to pay attention to the customer order and give a receipt without the customer having to ask for one. put employees on the phone who don’t seem to be in a rush to get you off the phone because that’s how you mess up the customers order. I gave 4 ⭐️ because one star wouldn’t be fair to the people who are making the food they are doing a good job!.. below are my bank statements for the last 3 orders that I’ve placed.CHK PURCHASE AL'S BIG BURGER. ALBANY CA -$64.00xxxx40 CHK PURCHASE AL'S BIG BURGER. ALBANY CA -$38.76xxxx90 CHK PREAUTH AL'S CHK AL'S BIG BURGER. ALBANY CA -$45.96
We love Al's. The fries were PERFECT, the burgers delicious, and the staff was friendly and efficient. THANK YOU!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Min Xu
Their burgers are excellent. But my new favorite is lattice wrap double with 10oz of tasty and fresh protein without any carbs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Corey Reece
Been here about 50 times, used to be better. Last 4 visits our order was messed up. The food was definitely not the highest quality, but it had a classic vibe and a classic price and it hit the spot. Now things cost a lot more, the quality isn't better, and the service is worse.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Damon Garrett
No lie this is one of the best burgers in the bay area hands-down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Cheeseburger and Fries
Kenneth Pearce
Turkey burger was good, but the fries were cooked in dirty greese and cold. Also, fast food employees now make $20.00 an hour, so please remove the tip option to avoid creating this expectation with employees. I worked fast food for a number of years and did not expect a tip and made a low hourly wage. I pay the increased food prices and now they also want a tip, I feel gouged.
Classic Burger Joint. Been coming here since the 90s.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Solid but not the best quality...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great burgers. Road is loud and seating is in a parking lot.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Double Cheeseburger and Fries
If there’s one place that’s been a constant in my life, it’s Al’s Big Burger in Albany, CA. For the past 25 years, Al’s has been my go-to spot for the ultimate comfort food experience. From my middle school days to now, nearly turning 40, my affection for Al’s has only grown stronger.Let’s talk about the main event: the bacon cheeseburger. It’s nothing short of perfection. The burger is always cooked to juicy perfection, the bacon crisp, and the cheese melted just right, creating a symphony of flavors that dance in your mouth with every bite. Pairing this with their golden, crispy fries and the unparalleled creamy, dreamy peanut butter shake is the epitome of a classic American meal that can’t be beaten.But it’s not just the food that keeps me coming back year after year—it’s the nostalgia and the consistently warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes Al’s feel like home. Walking into Al’s is like stepping into a time machine, where for a moment, you can relive those carefree days of youth while enjoying a meal that’s as delicious now as it was back then.Over the years, I’ve seen trends come and go, but Al’s Big Burger remains timeless. It’s a testament to the quality of their food and the love they put into each meal. Whether you’re a long-time local or just passing through Albany, Al’s is a must-visit for anyone seeking a taste of burger heaven.Here’s to Al’s Big Burger—may it continue to be a beacon of culinary delight for many more years to come. If you haven’t yet had the pleasure, do yourself a favor and drop by. You might just find yourself writing a glowing review 25 years from now, too.
Good food,reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Big Burger, French Fries
I brought my burger lover co-worker to try the burger here as I have been here a few times before the pandemic. This place is no longer the same as before. Quality of food is unsatisfying for its cost. I also ordered onion rings for $5.75 and I got 5 regular rings and a small one with just mostly crumbs, could hardly see and taste the onion.*THIS PLACE SMELLS LIKE OLD PEE INSIDE THE RESTAURANT. I couldn’t swallow my burger!!! So dirty!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Great food, fast service. Wonderful lunch spot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grease fire seasoned.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
I always enjoy coming here with my partner. The service here is always nice and welcoming since we first started coming here. Sharing fries or onion rings is good enough for two, while we each get our own burger. The burger has a nice char taste which definitely sets it apart from other burger places. Personally, pairing it with a pineapple shake is the best. Haven’t been to a place like this that feels homey.
Recommended dishes: Double Cheeseburger and Fries
Been here a few times and the first few was okay, my order was correct. and the young ladies who are cashiering are alway nice. the last three times in a role the first mistake was they charged me 3 baby burgers when the Indian guy took our order by phone the second time they added mustard when we simply said no mayo no mustard the burger was wasted because the mustard was all over the burger and my husband can’t eat mustard. the 3rd time we asked for a double cheese burger with cheese and when my husband check his burger in the parking lot their was no cheese, the Asian lady who looked like the supervisor apologizes for the mistake and she put one piece of cheese on the double cheeseburger. On an order that they messed up and charged $45. 96 and said she won’t charge me for the cheese and yet still didn’t give me my receipt that I’ve asked for when I arrived. when my husband called to placed our order, the young Caucasian man who is answering the phone is always rushing to get off the phone (anything else anything else) that was his attitude every time and when I come to pick up my order is wrong.I have to keep asking for my receipt every time I go here and only once I was given my receipt on the night when they messed up my order and charged me for 3 baby burgers, my receipt was handed to me right away by the young ladies who were cashiering. I like this place it has a classic vibe to it and the burgers are good but is getting too expensive. We order the same thing every time only once we added zucchini fries but that’s it. Shouldn’t cost too much. my husband ordered a 2/3 Lb Double Burger With Cheese $14.50 and two 1/6 Ib Baby Burgers $6.75 with two orders of French Fries $4.75 our order stay the same unless we add a extra fries or zucchini fries and my order total change every time and since I have to keep asking for a receipt and never received it because they always seem to be busy or just ignoring my request. the simple fact that the cashier guy who placed my phone order doesn’t have to stand there and watch the burgers get grilled, he can simply assist me by getting me my receipt. I have to look at my bank statements. I just hope they take care of this nice classic place and take the time to pay attention to the customer order and give a receipt without the customer having to ask for one. put employees on the phone who don’t seem to be in a rush to get you off the phone because that’s how you mess up the customers order. I gave 4 ⭐️ because one star wouldn’t be fair to the people who are making the food they are doing a good job!.. below are my bank statements for the last 3 orders that I’ve placed.CHK PURCHASE AL'S BIG BURGER. ALBANY CA -$64.00xxxx40 CHK PURCHASE AL'S BIG BURGER. ALBANY CA -$38.76xxxx90 CHK PREAUTH AL'S CHK AL'S BIG BURGER. ALBANY CA -$45.96
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Double Cheeseburger and Fries
Restaurantji Recommends
We love Al's. The fries were PERFECT, the burgers delicious, and the staff was friendly and efficient. THANK YOU!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their burgers are excellent. But my new favorite is lattice wrap double with 10oz of tasty and fresh protein without any carbs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been here about 50 times, used to be better. Last 4 visits our order was messed up. The food was definitely not the highest quality, but it had a classic vibe and a classic price and it hit the spot. Now things cost a lot more, the quality isn't better, and the service is worse.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
No lie this is one of the best burgers in the bay area hands-down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Cheeseburger and Fries
Turkey burger was good, but the fries were cooked in dirty greese and cold. Also, fast food employees now make $20.00 an hour, so please remove the tip option to avoid creating this expectation with employees. I worked fast food for a number of years and did not expect a tip and made a low hourly wage. I pay the increased food prices and now they also want a tip, I feel gouged.