Big Al's Drive In
1844 Esplanade, Chico
(530) 342-2722
Customers' Favorites
Soft Serve Ice Cream
Double Cheese Burger
Cheese Burger Basket
Chili Cheese Dog
Shakes and Malts
Double Burger
Shrimp Basket
Ice Cream Cone
French Fries
Onion Rings
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Recent Reviews
The good great, especially the fries. I like the crispness and the seasoning on it. I also liked the deluxe double cheeseburger which comes with fries. The service was realy good. I like how Big Al does names I stead of numbers.
Excellent burgers and shakes! Plenty of items on the menu to please the whole family. The shake options are vast and really good (probably the best around). It's a bit pricey but worth it, imo. The employees are nice and the dining area is clean.
It’s unfortunate I have to leave a 3-star review (being from Chico, I’ve always enjoyed Big Al’s). But lately, it feels like Big Al’s is starting to slip.
For months now, the chocolate side of the soft-serve machine—including the swirl—has been down. That’s a big disappointment since the swirl is what many of us go to Big Al’s for. Last time I asked about it, I was told it was “being fixed.” Fast forward a couple months, and I get the same...
For months now, the chocolate side of the soft-serve machine—including the swirl—has been down. That’s a big disappointment since the swirl is what many of us go to Big Al’s for. Last time I asked about it, I was told it was “being fixed.” Fast forward a couple months, and I get the same...
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