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Burgers, shakes & other fast-food fare are offered by this old-fashioned joint with window-service.
Hours
| Friday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1844 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
Phone: (530) 342-2722
Website: https://bigalsdrivein.shop/
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Reviews
Chyenne
Service didn’t take long, but the burger patties are pretty small, and the taste is just average. Better than McDonald’s, but not by far…
I prefer In-n-Out honestly. Cheaper and tastes better.
… moreI prefer In-n-Out honestly. Cheaper and tastes better.
Carson
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.
… moreMelissa Martinez
SERIOUSLY IN NEED OF A DEEP CLEANING, INSIDE AND OUT.
Inside is just all around gross. Door, floor, windows, walls, tables and seats… and flies… all gross.
If this place was clean, I would go often. They old drive in style is very cute, especially for a quick, late date night desert on the tailgate of your boyfriends truck… ice-cream and fries while snuggling and looking at the stars.
Chocolate dipped ice-cream cones are tasty, but NOT when they dump them UPSIDE DOWN in a cup, making all the chocolate stick to the cup.
… moreInside is just all around gross. Door, floor, windows, walls, tables and seats… and flies… all gross.
If this place was clean, I would go often. They old drive in style is very cute, especially for a quick, late date night desert on the tailgate of your boyfriends truck… ice-cream and fries while snuggling and looking at the stars.
Chocolate dipped ice-cream cones are tasty, but NOT when they dump them UPSIDE DOWN in a cup, making all the chocolate stick to the cup.
Butterflylife
Hey Big Al’s, you can’t ride on people’s nostalgic memories forever. While the vintage vibe is cute, your kitchen and dining area are grimey and beyond repair, a full remodel is necessary for cleanliness. Came by and ordered a burger, where various upcharges were made without warning, and after paying $40 for 3 basic burger, 2 shakes, and 1 basket of fries, we found a bread bag clip in our burger ( including pic). The staff was somewhat rude from the start making us wonder if the mess-up was on purpose. The staff really seems to be lacking customer service training.
… moreHanna Simon
The food menu is old school dine in driver status. The burgers and the shakes are amazing! I had the patty melt was pretty bomb! The girls are super friendly and fastest service 🙂
… moreAlisha Lasher
This was by far the worst experience I’ve ever had. The quality was absolutely horrible. Everything tasted like it had been sitting for hours. We got a burger that was supposed to have everything on it and all it had was a broken patty and a pickle chip. The fish sandwich was SO greasy, and had no flavor at all. The fries tasted like reheated fries and were so soggy they wouldn’t come out of the wrapper. I do not recommend this place at all. They changed owners at some point and it is not the same. When we called to complain they had 0 customer service. They didn’t do anything to fix the issue. We will not be going back.
… moreDaniel Jewell
Great food with quick and friendly service. Burgers are comparable, but better, than in-n-out burgers with good ingredients and crispy fries. Chocolate malt was one of the best I’ve had.
The only complaint is the dining area was saturated with flies. The minute we got our food they swarmed us. Made the eating experience very uncomfortable. I probably won’t eat in again, but I’ll definitely be going back and getting take out.
… moreThe only complaint is the dining area was saturated with flies. The minute we got our food they swarmed us. Made the eating experience very uncomfortable. I probably won’t eat in again, but I’ll definitely be going back and getting take out.
Kristina Quinn
This was my first time eating here and it definitely won’t be my last! I ordered a pastrami sandwich and a side of fries, it surprisingly only came up to about $11! The fry sauce was unique and tasty and the sandwich – yum! The cashier had a pleasant attitude and a welcoming smile! Def will add this to my list of favs in Chico!
… moreStephanie Carrillo
Food was good. The peanut butter milkshake and Oreo shake is good. We also tried the mocha chip shake. Personally we did not like the mocha chip. Fast service.
… moreThe Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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 excuse—only this time the employee rolled their eyes and admitted they weren’t even sure it would ever be fixed.
To make things worse, when I asked if it cost extra to dip vanilla in chocolate, I was told yes. I suggested it should be free (at least until the chocolate side is working again), but I got no response. That stung a bit—because offering a small gesture like that would show customers you value their experience while things are being worked on.
Big Al’s has always been a Chico classic, and I’d love to keep supporting it. But please—can we get an honest update on whether the chocolate soft-serve/swirl is coming back? And in the meantime, maybe consider offering the chocolate dip at no extra charge to make up for it. Little things like that go a long way in keeping locals like me coming back.
… moreFor 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 excuse—only this time the employee rolled their eyes and admitted they weren’t even sure it would ever be fixed.
To make things worse, when I asked if it cost extra to dip vanilla in chocolate, I was told yes. I suggested it should be free (at least until the chocolate side is working again), but I got no response. That stung a bit—because offering a small gesture like that would show customers you value their experience while things are being worked on.
Big Al’s has always been a Chico classic, and I’d love to keep supporting it. But please—can we get an honest update on whether the chocolate soft-serve/swirl is coming back? And in the meantime, maybe consider offering the chocolate dip at no extra charge to make up for it. Little things like that go a long way in keeping locals like me coming back.