I'm not going to lie, I order a breakfast burrito, it was good size and delicious, the salsa was great too. The only thing I didn't like was the fact that they didn't let me know it was only cash. Other than that, no complaints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Pejman kooklanfar
😋🍟🍔🇺🇸🥤👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jorge Roman
Cash only is INSANE in 2025
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 2
Christian N
Very friendly and cozy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alyssa Puccilli
Absolutely ridiculous in prices, and terrible customer service . Do not recommend their food and kitchen looks gross to charge $11 for a basic bacon egg and cheese .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Jon Conrad
I am aware that one cannot expect the world from a boilerplate lunch counter in Los Angeles. What I can, and do expect as a customer, is care, value and quality when prices are comparable across a wide rang of much better eateries than Big Tomy's, Culver City.
The food served here is just lazy. It's not cheap, it's prepared with a great deal of short cuts, and you'll get a far better value elsewhere.
Firstly, the "chili" is refried beans with chili seasoning. We all know this. It should be priced accordingly. $14.99 for microwaves fries with refried beans and cold cheese on it is offensive.
Secondly, food should not have to be microwaved. It should already be hot. Cheese should not need to be microwaved to melt. But if it is microwaved, it should not still be cold.
Thirdly, the ridiculous "cash only" stance. The food at Big Tomy's is not nearly good enough to make "cash only" demands.
Finally, there was lettuce in my "chili" fries. Not a deal breaker since the food is already very, very below decent standards, I just wonder how lettuce got into fries at all.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Rob Thorington
Ive been coming here since I was kid in the 90s. It's a gem in Culver City and has always had consistent service and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili Cheese Fries, Chilly Cheese Burger and Fries
Alexei “Digriz” Baravoi
I was passing by, stopped to have a bite, it was my first time in this place. At the entrance I saw a sign saying payment only in cash. I only had $5 in cash, so I asked to make a burger for $5. They made me a big burger, and also gave me a small portion of French fries, I was shocked by such kindness! I tried the burger and for the second time I did not regret going to this place! A very tasty cutlet, which they most likely make themselves, no special sauces, only mustard and ketchup, and very tasty fresh vegetables! And the potatoes are also excellent, crispy. The only negative for me was the dirty tables, crumbs, sauce. Maybe it was because it was the end of the working day, but it was a little unpleasant. But the quality of the food is great, I recommend it!
Parking: Large parking lot near
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chilly Cheese Burger and Fries
Leo French-Pinzon
Awesome for breakfast and lunch. Love their chili. Cash
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili Cheese Fries, Chilly Cheese Burger and Fries, Home Fried Potatoes, Pastrami
Kaylan Jordan
Absolutely the go to for Chili Cheese Fries, the best in Culver City ???
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili Cheese Fries, Steak Breakfastm, Steak, Hash Browns
Recommended dishes: Chili Cheese Fries, Chilly Cheese Burger and Fries, Chili, Pastrami
elizabethlascheid
There are a few Big Tomy's. This one is pretty nice. Parking is free in the lot and there is always a space. It is clean inside and out and the cooking area is also kept very clean. We will try this place again. Maybe they were having a bad night or we ordered the wrong thing. They have a big menu that includes everything from breakfast to burgers, to Mexican food. What we had was just average. We ordered rice and beans, chips, guacamole, and a chili burger. The rice was dry as if it had been sitting in a heating area for sometime. The beans were watery and just not great. It went in the trash. The guacamole was super good and it tasted like they made it there. I had a chili burger, which I think could have been very good, but it was cooked so well done that the edges were all burned. The chili was fine, but not great. The bun seemed fresh. It was not good enough to eat and it went in the trash. Despite this experience we will try them again and this time order something different. The service is just really nice and fast. The place is comfortable and relaxing. I know this place can be good, so we will give it another go at a later time.
Jeff Erickson
One of my favorite chili burgers! Fries are good too!
I'm not going to lie, I order a breakfast burrito, it was good size and delicious, the salsa was great too. The only thing I didn't like was the fact that they didn't let me know it was only cash. Other than that, no complaints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
😋🍟🍔🇺🇸🥤👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cash only is INSANE in 2025
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 2
Very friendly and cozy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely ridiculous in prices, and terrible customer service . Do not recommend their food and kitchen looks gross to charge $11 for a basic bacon egg and cheese .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
I am aware that one cannot expect the world from a boilerplate lunch counter in Los Angeles. What I can, and do expect as a customer, is care, value and quality when prices are comparable across a wide rang of much better eateries than Big Tomy's, Culver City.
The food served here is just lazy. It's not cheap, it's prepared with a great deal of short cuts, and you'll get a far better value elsewhere.
Firstly, the "chili" is refried beans with chili seasoning. We all know this. It should be priced accordingly. $14.99 for microwaves fries with refried beans and cold cheese on it is offensive.
Secondly, food should not have to be microwaved. It should already be hot. Cheese should not need to be microwaved to melt. But if it is microwaved, it should not still be cold.
Thirdly, the ridiculous "cash only" stance. The food at Big Tomy's is not nearly good enough to make "cash only" demands.
Finally, there was lettuce in my "chili" fries. Not a deal breaker since the food is already very, very below decent standards, I just wonder how lettuce got into fries at all.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Ive been coming here since I was kid in the 90s. It's a gem in Culver City and has always had consistent service and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili Cheese Fries, Chilly Cheese Burger and Fries
I was passing by, stopped to have a bite, it was my first time in this place. At the entrance I saw a sign saying payment only in cash. I only had $5 in cash, so I asked to make a burger for $5. They made me a big burger, and also gave me a small portion of French fries, I was shocked by such kindness! I tried the burger and for the second time I did not regret going to this place! A very tasty cutlet, which they most likely make themselves, no special sauces, only mustard and ketchup, and very tasty fresh vegetables! And the potatoes are also excellent, crispy. The only negative for me was the dirty tables, crumbs, sauce. Maybe it was because it was the end of the working day, but it was a little unpleasant. But the quality of the food is great, I recommend it!
Parking: Large parking lot near
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chilly Cheese Burger and Fries
Awesome for breakfast and lunch. Love their chili.
Cash
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili Cheese Fries, Chilly Cheese Burger and Fries, Home Fried Potatoes, Pastrami
Absolutely the go to for Chili Cheese Fries, the best in Culver City ???
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili Cheese Fries, Steak Breakfastm, Steak, Hash Browns
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely Number Juan!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili Cheese Fries, Chilly Cheese Burger and Fries, Chili, Pastrami
There are a few Big Tomy's. This one is pretty nice. Parking is free in the lot and there is always a space. It is clean inside and out and the cooking area is also kept very clean. We will try this place again. Maybe they were having a bad night or we ordered the wrong thing. They have a big menu that includes everything from breakfast to burgers, to Mexican food. What we had was just average. We ordered rice and beans, chips, guacamole, and a chili burger. The rice was dry as if it had been sitting in a heating area for sometime. The beans were watery and just not great. It went in the trash. The guacamole was super good and it tasted like they made it there. I had a chili burger, which I think could have been very good, but it was cooked so well done that the edges were all burned. The chili was fine, but not great. The bun seemed fresh. It was not good enough to eat and it went in the trash. Despite this experience we will try them again and this time order something different. The service is just really nice and fast. The place is comfortable and relaxing. I know this place can be good, so we will give it another go at a later time.
One of my favorite chili burgers! Fries are good too!
Wheelchair accessibility: There’s wheelchair accessible
Recommended dishes: Chili Cheese Fries, Chilly Cheese Burger and Fries, Chili, Double Cheeseburger Combo
Back again, but not the usual though… Pastrami tonight!
Huge breakfast ? burrito and double cheeseburger ?? both were very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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