Big Mamas

I always loved Big Mamma's. Now that Fosters is history. This is my favorite place in town. Dive style location, but kitchen is clean and employees are always pleasant. Keeps prices down! 10/10 always recommend.

The service was great! We we're the last customers of the night on a week night and the young lady that helped us was so kind ❤️ I unfortunately didn't get her name but we will always remember how sweet she was to our daughters. We will definitely be coming here next time we want a burger and shake instead of going to a franchise. Food was awesome too- burgers, fries, and milkshake were the really tasty 😋

My burger was good I'd come back again! Lots of places to sit wish they had chili for a chili burger or chili dog but I'd come back for sure

If u haven't tried theyre Boston Shakes u need to try them. Mmm, mm, m, they are so good!! Sorry I can't say how anything else is because I haven't tried anything else but the Boston Shake!

The woman that took our order was very unfriendly. I ordered the Texas cheeseburger, and since it was called Texas, I thought it would be a big burger, but the patty was small and there was nothing special at all about the burger. The onion rings had no flavor. The Carne Asada burrito had no flavor it was basically meat with white rice. Did not look like the picture on the advertisement. The Carne Asada tacos we’re not good. They were very small with barely anything in it. The french fries were good. The Pepsi’s were a little watered down. We weren’t able to sit outside because of all the gnats. Food wasn’t horrible, it was edible but nothing special at all and not enough flavor.

Food is fine. Every other time we go, they mess up our order and we end up having to come back and get it fixed. Terrible customer service, they don't even apologize for their mistake.

The food was not good. I got the western burger and for some reason there was a drippy wet coal slaw type diced up lettuce in it. The building itself looks WAY better in the photos than it does in person. The customers were beyond rude as well. One customers kids were picking up chunks of brick and throwing them against the building and when my daughter was trying to play with her own owned toys she was yelled at by some kid because he didn’t have that toy and the parents sat by watching the whole time while my daughter kept saying excuse me please let me by etc. idk if it’s a Sanger thing but that’s pretty gross to have a random kid yelling at your kid because they want your toy meanwhile the parents sit and eat while saying nothing. Save your money and your time and skip this place. Not a single person in that parking lot knows how to park. Every car was double parked. Idk if that’s a Sanger thing too. Wasted $34.00

If you're in the neighborhood for something cheap mom and pop shop to eat, this is the place to go. They have a huge selection of burgers and sandwiches, along with fries, corn dogs, salads, chicken nuggets/strips, milkshakes and shrimps. The burger is more on the homemade side, something quick and easy nothing fancy but decent. They also have an outdoor seating area, no restroom and the people here are very friendly.

When it comes to classics, this is the place to be. A local burger spot in Sanger, the community here is very inviting both staff and locals. The area has no indoor seating, but has outdoor tables giving it a traditional grab and go type feel. Even in packaging you still receive your food order in a brown paper bag. The nostalgia is amazing! The fries were the normal wavy cut with seasoning, but the burger and shake? That's something to talk about. The burger was made fresh and juicy. Even the bacon you can tell was just made. Not sitting on a tray all day. Extremely fresh and very flavorful! The shake I order was what they called the Boston shake. Extremely loaded with chocolate syrup and my choice of bananas on a vanilla ice cream. Rich and great on a summers day !

2025 big mamas is so different. The shakes got smaller and they raised the price on them, same thing with the burgers. The burgers are good and very filling. Burgers come with a large size order of fries. I paid 28.79 for #1 with a small Boston shake & #7 with soda.

This burger joint has been here forever! The hubby gets the #7 double western bacon cheeseburger with a big strawberry banana Boston shake. I usually get the baby burger & share his fries which are sooo good! Food is always made to order so you will be waiting just a bit. With all the business they get they are still very nice. It is old fashion & do have tables outside to sit on to eat or wait for the food.. I do recommend this place 100%. The only thing is they went up up on the prices but everything is now days.

Food is fantastic, I love their Milkshakes, fries, hamburgers. Just everything they prepare. PLUS their services is excellent.

Big Mama's is a family owned old time hamburger stand that serves a variety of food at a very reasonable price. The food is good and it's made after it's ordered. Everything is good. I really like their french fries and their boston milkshakes.

This place is a family favorite. If you have kids or if you are a kid at heart get the corn dogs. I love the pastrami burger! Ok prices

Well, I wanted to do an update on Big Mamas in the city of Sanger. I was there a couple of weeks ago and of course, I stopped by and ordered a combination cheeseburger, fries, and drink. The prices are fantastic cheap and the food is quality you get a lot of quantity the customer service is friendly and courteous. The structure may look old and a little depleted, but the great food makes up for it. FYI I have a typo in my last review, which I've tried to edit, but for some reason, I can't, it states, "all the males" when it should say "all the meals" Sorry about that. Lol, I'll be visiting Sanger soon and will be dropping by Big Mamas.

Best Boston shakes!! The banana is my favorite and love their fries. Been going there since I was in high school and they are quick service. Good place to eat outside also on a nice day.

Pretty good food, great value, good shakes, and I like their secret sauce on the hamburgers.

Tell me you're from LA, without telling me you're from LA.. I'll go first puts on a "mask" like it's the new hottest lipstick shade. Well not in Sanger's! No hate :) It was weird walking up to the establishment and actually seeing lips LOL. Deja vu pre-covid days. I'm not sure why I had this spot bookmarked, maybe from the travel channel?! Anyhoo I got a #5 combo that came with a deluxe burger, small fries and a small drink for around $7! Yes only SEVEN dollars! I don't know what their large looks like but I seriously thought they hooked me up with Large Fries and a Large drink. If this is their small, then you definitely get a bang for your buck here! Their burgers remind me of a backyard burger no frills, just the usual lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and secret sauce (thousand island) on a toasted bun. Fries are made extra crispy (without having to ask) and seasoned with season salt. Cash is king, 50 cents charge if paying with card. Also call in your order to avoid the wait, this place gets packed!

Just trust me. Go. You won't regret it. Hole in the wall burger joint. Prices are insane for cali.

Big Mamas is one of those local places that has been around for what seems like forever and you want to keep it that way. My go-to order is always the Texas Bacon with Cheese or the Double Texas Bacon with Cheese when I'm really hungry. It's hard to finish the burger because it's so big compared to fast food burgers. When I do, I'm overstuffed because of the amount of crinkle cut fries that comes with the meal. The fries are seasoned, but I noticed they use seasoning less than they used to. If you're picky about lettuce, please note they use shredded lettuce. They also utilize a generic ketchup so it is less thick than Heinz and less sweet. The wait can be considerable so I recommend calling ahead. There will still be a wait but not as long as it could be.

Service is fine. Burger is big, but doesn't have a lot of flavor. Shakes are excellent! I would try other menu items before I get another burger.

The food is delicious, it may take a bit if it's busy but it's worth the wait if you have time.

Great burgers, ice cream and fries! They have daily specials. Prices are reasonable and food is great!

I only had the shake from here and it was so good. I look forward to going back and trying other items on the menu.

We always come for the pineapple milkshake. But we always leave with burgers and fries! Lol! We're in Fresno but the drive isn't bad at all for some fresh burgers! This place is a must stop for my family when we come to Sanger!

The burgers taste bomb, I love their sauce! The shakes are old fashion, made with real fruits! Did I mention delicious? Well they are. This is a must stop destination if your ever in Sanger. Very reasonably priced and a relief from inflated prices every where you go. Try it you'll thank me later!

I had their Deluxe hamburger and it was awesome loved the flavor and the buns they use. I also tried their Boston shake for the first time and it was amazing, they don't skimp on any of the toppings. Great job Big Mama's

10/10 the baby burgers are my death row meal. I cannot get enough it might be a problem. Love this place.

Good food. Very mom and pop style. Fries are amazing when they've seasoned them up good. My biggest problem however is with the name. Big Mamas. Is it just me or is that not "mah-mahs"? Everyone says "mommas". Need some clarification here.

Burger was cold. Fries were to salty. Shakes are pretty big. I'll be back to give it another shot.

OMG! Love this place especially their milkshake, the best ever. N their burgers r so juicy n their fries, u just have to go n see for urself. We live n Fresno, n when I want a good milk shake we drive over there to get one. It's a great place....

Awesome food and fast service highly recommended. Burgers taste great!! Fries are always crispy and hot!!

Bad service.. the person taking orders wasn't very pleasant. They took about 4 orders after I ordered and served them all before I got my food so I was irritated about that. They got my order wrong and tried to give me more food to make up for taking so long but I just wanted to get out of there at that point. Not worth the money or the wait.

I just moved to Sanger 2 weeks ago. I heard the raves about big mamas I thought I had to try! I have had a pastrami sandwich and then a separate time a deluxe burger! Both were great! That pastrami sandwich was the best I've had in a really long time! Kids love the burgers too!! Might be weird but I really love the hamburger buns lol!!! We will definitely be back

This place is the best. I love their fried shrimp and their corn dogs. My husband loves the huge hamburgers 2 for $5.80. Banana milkshake is the bomb. The fries are crispy and seasoned. Great place for an inexpensive great meal. The service is great but there can be a wait if they are busy.

Yep, it is as good as people say! Bring an appetite your going to need it! This is another place to return to! If your in the Central Valley of California take a detour and come get a good burger and you need to save room for the "Boston Shake" very good...!!

Burgers, fries, and a shake always hit the spot. Love coming here for burger cravings!!

The food is decent, love the ranch dressing with fries. they need to clean the outside, it is nasty. The customer service can use some work. They also were not wearing masks or gloves when I picked up my order. Beware of the extra charges

My husband swears by this place, so when we recently moved to Sanger, it was the first place we ate. The line/wait was long, so obviously he's not the only one who loves it. The food was delicious and the fries were hot and crispy. We were all happy.

Best little hammer place in town! Better than the chain fast foods and better prices. Good portion sizes. The fries are the best!!!Deluxe Burger, Fish Sandwich, Corn Dogs-awesome! Sometimes we go just for the Boston milk shakes.

First time and let tell you guys that you guys must go try it. Food is delicious and the customer service (aliiyaah)is great. Definitely will go back. Totally recommend this place

Small town burger joint perfection. I mean, it's called Big Mamas, and that's reason enough. If you're imagining a corpulent woman smiling away and flipping burgers in the back of a shed to give to her kin on a family cookout, you're not far off. Only there was no big mama, at least on my visits. But that same come-as-you-are feel is what they have going. There's when you have company over when you clean up the house, and when you have kin over, and you sorta kick the mess to one side of the couch so they can sit down. Big Mamas is the latter. I didn't wander around too far on the menu. It's really a burger/fries/shake kind of place, so stick with the basics. They know exactly who they are and they really embrace it. They're a little burger joint, in Sanger California, outside of Fresno. Divey burger joints don't get more ideally situated than this. It's up to you what shake you get. The Boston Shakes are what most people are talking about, though you can start a bit simpler and work your way there. The fries are of the crinkle variety, which isn't my favorite style, but they're fine. Prices are pretty reasonable and comparable to what you'd find at a big chain for a combo meal. There are a few other items on the menu (sandwiches, pastrami) and they have some specials. I haven't been in a bit so I don't want to lead you astray, but do look for signage on what might be a deal when you're there. Side of the road burger stands like this are the lifeblood of the American Road trip. I'm always blown away by how similar they all are, yet how each and every one has some little, unique thing (Texas burgers?) that sets them apart from the field. Whether you're passing through on a trip to Kings Canyon/Sequoia, live nearby, have work in this neck of the woods or just want a burger, this is a fine spot to give some love to Big Mama.

When I moved to Sanger and tried this Burger joint I was sold! Recently I feel like orders take a little longer and the bacon could be cooked a little more. The secret sauce is still one of my favorites, definitely recommend there Texas bacon cheese burger!

Spur of the moment Yelp search got us to Big Mama's and the previous reviews are correct, it's not much to look at but the food... We went with a couple of huge cheeseburgers and weren't disappointed! Perfect for our day exploring the Almond Blossom Trail.

The food is always the best! I love the wonderful classics!! 10/10 recommend!! Staff is friendly and easy going! The vibe of this mom and pop family business is what Sanger needs more of!!

Great meal for lunch! Ordered for five team members at WAMs, food was delicious and hot. Their time to pick up was on the spot. Love the seasoned fries great to eat when it's a Friday aka cheat day.

Good food only down is the mayo is way too this. Like watery bad. Other than that I have no complaints

Best people, best food! Service is always great!! Love this place! No complaints!! Boston shakes out my fave and a must have if you've never been here. Their fries are top 5 on the fries of America scale for me! The fact that everything is literally cooked fresh, to order is the selling point for me!

In Sanger it's probably one of the best burgers you can get would recommend for any burger burger connoisseur to try I will return for the double cheeseburger

I love their shrimp platter. It's the perfect comfort food or cheat day meal. You can call ahead of time and it'll make it easier to pick up and go when you are in a rush.

This was my second time in Sanger. I was meeting buddies from the skate park, and I needed something to eat. When one asked what I wanted to eat, I replied that I wanted burgers. Usually, it's tacos or burgers or pizza, and I'd already had pizza in town. He replied Big Mamas, and I thought about a movie with a 400 pound woman running a house of ill repute, not a burger joint. When we arrived, it seemed as if it was in transition. The parking lot was the most stable-looking part of the place. Still, I've eaten at a number of hole-in-the-wall places and it didn't bother me. I needed a restroom, as the trip from Bakersfield had been almost 2 hours--about 30 minutes from SR99 to Sanger. My buddy said that the restroom was in the back. I went there and it was locked. I asked for the key to the restroom, and we ordered. I was told that there was no public restroom. I was a customer, though. After paying and another request, the counter person talked to someone else, and returned to tell me to meet her around back. They unlocked the door, requesting that I re-lock it. It took a while for the order. I ordered a #4 combo--the fish sandwich, fries, and drink. My companions ordered 3 Boston shakes and an iced tea. The fish sandwich, without tartar sauce, was great. The fries were okay. There was a lot of ice in the drink. There was only a $1.00 difference between the small and large shakes but the large shakes were way too much.

Big Mama's is THE fast food spot to visit if you're anywhere near Sanger or Reedley, California. They carry a variety of fast food favorites including burgers, burritos, corn dogs, chicken strips, fries, jalapeno poppers and shakes. Locals in the know go there for the best deals - 2 corn dogs or 2 burritos for $.99 or 2 deluxe burgers $2.00 (they all seem to refer to this as the 2 for 2). It was definitely a fast food burger, but with a lot of shredded lettuce, fresh tomato slices, and pickles. It's not the absolute best burger I've ever had, but it was pretty darn good for a fast food burger and a bargain at that price. I had a spirited discussion with the friend I went with about whether or not it was better than an In-n-Out Burger; She said yes - I said no. The jalapeño poppers were crispy golden brown with not a hint of grease. Be careful, though, on my first bite the creamy cheesy filling 'popped' out and burnt the inside of my lip. Take a tip from me and let them cool off a little first! The fries were crispy crinkle cut and just starting to brown on the edges. No grease here, either, and the large size fries is HUGE - definitely enough for two people to share. The large (32 oz) sodas were $.99 each. We didn't order the milkshakes but were intrigued by the fact that there were regular milkshakes and Boston milkshakes. We asked the person working the counter who said that the Boston milkshakes were 1/2 milkshake and 1/2 sundae. Someone else will have to check these out for me. Currently, the only seating is outdoors at the picnic tables but they are at least covered.

I commute to Sanger three times a week for work and once in a while I would stop at Big Mamas for lunch. The two burger for $3.40 is a steal. Amazing burgers and the soda is largeeeee! Definitely give it a try. At first I was a bit sketchy, because of the outside, but it's definitely good burgers. You won't regret it.

A nice gem in this little town. Well loved by locals and visitors alike. Definitely a dive, no frills here. Big Mama's is a little old house. They take your order from a little window and you wait outside. Half of the folks ate there and the other half to go. There's plenty of shaded seating but only one trash can! Greeted with a smile even though she was very busy, the cashier was patient as we placed our order. It took a little bit to get our order: 3 burgers, fries, onion rings, a soda and shake. Everything was made to order which made it worth it. No order was too large for them! The hot foods were hot and the beverages were cold. We had paid for a Boston shake which we didn't get. I took it back and it was replaced on the spot. As we waited, chatted with one of the friendly, old time locals who shared how Big Mama's and the Chuck Wagon (another local fave) have evolved over the years. The food was very tasty! I especially liked the old school crinkle cut fries which were crispy and nicely seasoned. Yup, the onion rings with ranch. Everything with ranch! We were stuffed! Extra napkins please! The prices are moderate and becoming competitive with the national fast food chains however. They need to update their menu board. The prices have gone up since the last Yelper posted a photo of it.The specials are still about the same, like their 2fers. The place would be even more top notch if they had the extra help. The "Help Wanted" sign looked like it'd been up there for awhile. Was worth the 1/2 hour drive from north Fresno!

It's ok, a lot people like it my family does not. They take long time and never get it right. I have allergies so I need some things off I've told them this. They are good if you don't ask for anything special

My favorite place to eat in Sanger! I love the chocolate Boston shake, and the shrimp basket. The shrimp basket comes with fries, a salad, fried shrimp, and slice of bread. The employees are really nice, and they have a little tip jar by the register, too, so don't forget to show them some love for working so hard to make great food! A great deal for the money, and delicious every time! Thanks Big Mamas!! You guys are awesome.

When I moved to Sanger around 8th grade this restaurant was still just a small burger joint. I would always order the deluxe burgers and fries. Fast forward 15 years later, they still taste the same as I remembered!!! Deluxe burgers with cheese, fries, and ranch. One of my favorite Sanger restaurant!!!