Bob's Big Boy
Bob's Big Boy
The Original Double Deck Cheeseburger

Burbank, California

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The oldest remaining Bob's Big Boy in America
4211 West Riverside Drive
Built in 1949 by local residents Scott MacDonald and Ward Albert. It was designed by renowned architect Wayne McAllister, incorporating the 1940's transitional design of streamline modern style while anticipating the free-form 50's coffee shop architecture. The restaurant was honored, receiving the designation as a Point of Historical Interest by the state of California.

Updated October 2024
Posted May 2024

Bob's Big Boy Inside

Bob's Big Boy Point of Historical Interest
Point of Historical Interest
This Bob's Big Boy restaurant was built in 1949 by local residents Scott MacDonald and Ward Albert, and is the oldest remaining Bob's Big Boy in America.

It was designed by respected architect Wayne McAllister, whose streamlined modern design became the standard for 50's coffee shop architecture.

The restaurant was honored in 1993, receiving a "POINT OF HISTORICAL INTEREST" designation by the state of California.

The current owner (the MacDonald family) acquired control of the restaurant in 1993 and began to restore it to its past glory - an exterior patio was added; the tower sign was rehabilitated; the dining room was remodeled; as well as the introduction of a Friday night "Classic Car Show."

Most important though was making sure the food was just as everyone remembered. The kitchen at Bob's is a fine-tuned machine. The burgers are fresh and "never frozen." Housemade sauces are made daily. The turkeys are oven-roasted. And thick milkshakms are made from real ice cream.

Celebrating over 60 years, Bob's added 132 solar panels. And up graded all interior lighting to reduce its "carbon foot print." Bob's combines the best of the "good old days" with care for the future generations to come.

We, the owners, the managers, and staff strive to provide you the very best food, service, and hospitality at a fair price; providing our guests with the best value in Southern California.

We're happy you care. And we hope to see you again soon!


Bob's Big Boy Celebrity HOF
Celebrity Hall of Fame
[https://bobs.net/pages/hall-of-fame]
  • Bob Hope
  • Debbie Reynolds
  • Casey Stengel
  • Ritchie Valens
  • Angie Dickinson
  • Jonathan Winters
  • Mickey Rooney
  • Paul Mccartney
  • John Lennon
  • George Harrison
  • Ringo Starr
  • Rock Hudson
  • Martha Raye
  • Dana Andrews
  • Alexis Smith
  • Drew Carey
  • Craig Stevens
  • Fritz Coleman
  • Suzan Ball
  • Jay Leno
  • Robert Hays
  • John Salley
  • Danny Trejo
  • Kyle Maclachlan
  • Laura Dern
  • David Lynch
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Bob's Big Boy The Beatles' Booth
John, Paul, George, & Ringo
At Bob's Big Boy

The Beatles dined in this booth in the summer of 1965. Their HELP album was released in the USA on August 13th. Big hits included "Yesterday" and "Ticket to Ride"

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The World of Cars
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Historical Marker
This restaurant was built in 1949 by locals Scott MacDonald and Ward Albert and is the oldest remaining Bob's Family Restaurant in America. It was designed by respected architect Wayne McAllister incorporating the 1940s transitional design of streamline modern style while anticipating the freeform 50s coffee shop architecture. The towering Bob's sign is an integral part of the building's design and its most prominent feature.

State of California
Point of Historical Interest

Bob's Big Boy Historical Marker

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Burbank, California