Scott's Burger Shack

My family and I have really enjoyed coming here over the past 25+ years. These are the best burgers and other food you could buy for the price $$ anywhere in Sacramento. They used to be open and busy on the weekends. Now they reduce their hours to only weekdays and then reduce the hours and more to only 4 hours a day during the week. I would have visited there more in the past year if they were open more often. So I feel like they're losing business by not being open and it's very sad to see them close. Because they reduce their hours to only 4 hours a day. I'm sure it's hard for them to pay for rent at that point. And I don't see them being open after this year 2026 unfortunately, you will be missed and loved.

The quintessential Mom and Pop Burger joint. I had the Jalapeño burger meal and enjoyed it immensely. The fries had a good flavor to them as well. A very good value and a delicious meal. Staff was friendly and I look forward to my next meal at Scott’s.

I just went today with my boyfriend and we loved it! We ordered the triple fatboy combo, a pastrami rueben, a double bacon cheeseburger, and a side of chili cheese fries. It’s cash-only with outside dining. The lady that took our order was really nice and so was the man who handed our order to us. The sandwiches were great!! Like sooo good 10/10!! The buns used on the burgers are really good quality and hold up well and have a lovely bite to them. The burgers themselves were large and delicious!! The pastrami rueben was also super flavorful. The chili cheese fries were decent but not my favorite (I prefer Willie’s) and our fries from the combo could have been a little hotter, but overall we throughly enjoyed this place. We also ordered an iced tea and it came in one of those huge styrofoam cups. So everything is well worth the price.

Scott's Burger Shack, a staple on Franklin Blvd for many years, serves up respectable burgers and great service. This place is CASH ONLY. If you've lived in South Sac, this is one of those places that you grew up with. The look and feel is the same, it hasn't changed after all these years and that's what keeps me coming back. Only thing different, is the COVID protocols in place - you can't eat at the tables for example. These tough times haven't deterred people from searching for a good burger and that's exactly what you'll find at Scott's.

Scott's been doing right here since '82. Go Scott. It's not fast food! They cook your burger when you order it. Deluxe cheese burger very good. Maybe too much bun, next time the double. That would make it just about perfect. Four tables on the shady side to wait. Everyone I saw got it to go. It takes a little time but there's a reason hes been here since '82.

It wasn't the best. The chicken tenders tasted a little weird. The burger was good though

The Super Fatboy combo was amazing! A little disappointed about the fried zucchini because they were small in bits and pieces, however, they were good. Chili cheese fries were a bit salty.

I've been coming to Scott's burger shack since 2004 and it still has the same good flavored burgers and fries. It appears their location may close earlier than listed as once I got my meal at 5pm, they were closed right after. I got a ticket with my meal number on it and waited about 10-15mins for my order. I had a super Fatboy Combo with fries and a X Large Fanta Orange and a Vanilla shake. The quality of the burger was good however it was a bit on the greasy side. Overall enjoyable experience.

If you blink while driving down Franklin you might miss it, as the shack is not very big. Yet nevertheless Scott can make a good burger. The Fatboy has a large, 1/2 lb patty, with bacon, cheese, a hefty bun, and otherwise standard burger toppings. The meat was seasoned well and everything seemed to go together. I got a side of onion rings and chicken nuggets for my son. Neither of which were noteworthy but neither were bad. There's no ambiance but there large picnic tables are in the shade at least. I took a star away because I tried to call several times to order but they did not answer the phone. I saw other reviews have mentioned this as well. Also, be careful when pulling into the parking lot. While eating I saw someone take the turn too sharply and blow out a tire on a metal grate on the curb. Apparently this happens a few times per week so be careful!

Foods ok pretty much only go here to satisfy an old childhood craving. (How can anyone mess up a burger and fries?) The one star is solely because they are never open. I mean closed sat and sunday??? Closes early on a friday? (2pm)??? I mean i understand customers can get annoying but hire some one or something smh. Goodluck finding these guys open they are only open for 20 hours a week

THIS PLACE IS FOR SURE TOP 3 IN SACRAMENTO WHEN IT COMES TO BURGERS, I treated my boi here for luck cuz he's never been and always wanted to go, and since I'm yelp elite I noticed I've never wrote a review for them so here it is: SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD! The burgers are so juicy, the juices be dripping, I got the triple fatty combo man it's so worth it, this burger is better then any burger at any fast food establishment in Sacramento, they have so many options, good prices and good custom options, you can get a western and add pastrami, you can get a fatty and add mushrooms, any choice you make will be worth it, this place needs Sacramento's beat food award for sure, wish they had a food truck that could come to the north where I live, but I've been coming here for 10 years and no matter where I live I'll always travel for good food. Food: 10/10 Tip : 0 Will I return : of course Customer service: they are real friendly

Who knew this little shack had one of the best burgers you can get in the Sacramento Valley! Seems like a Ma and Pa joint. It is certainly not in the best neighborhood and it is strictly a walk up window, only open during safe hours 11am-5pm weekdays but worth the trip and wait for the truly great burger. The quality of the burger patty is perfect. Basic burgers are 1/2 pounders, come with perfectly cooked bacon and cheese. The onion rings are delicious and generous. The prices are super! We always take our food to go - I recommend calling in your order too.

Cash only, and quite busy. Very much worth the wait. Delicious fresh food every time.

Best burger for your money in Sacramento. I get the super fat boy and spend no more then 16.00 for what they give you no 1 can beat

Great burger fries and other items. Great price!! Schedule is always crazy... never know when they will be open or not. And rarely do they answer your phone. So every time i go it's a chance that it will be open... I'm currently sitting outside right now at 11:04am Online is says they open at 11am. But i pull up and as I'm waiting someone slips out a sign that read 11:30.. that's one example of many.. so the biggest problem and why i don't come more often is how inconsistent they are. And then multiple times showing up to them not open at all

Arrived at 11:30am shortly after opening. We ordered 2 Pastrami Rueben's and one pastrami burger with fries, tater tots, and onion rings. (Originally ordered chili cheese fries but they were out of chili). When we arrived they had just called number 41, and we were 43 so I thought it wouldn't take too long. It took 40 minutes before we finally got our food, and they had forgotten to give us our fries. Luckily I checked the bags before leaving otherwise we would've gotten ripped off. The pastrami ruebens were great but I wouldn't recommend the burger. I'd possibly be back but would come at opening

I have driven by this place for years. I had cash this time so I decided to stop. Great idea for sure. I got the western bacon burger. So tasty. The fries were crisp but soft inside. The bacon was crispy. The burger patty was fresh and juicy. Crispy onion rings. I only critique would be the bun was a little chewy. Like it was under baked. I don't want to assume but the bun gave the impression it was made from scratch. I maybe wrong though. I live in the north area and would definitely consider driving to Franklin Blvd to order something else from Scott's. It's a win for me.

Food is amazing. These burgers are always juicy, huge, and delicious. The service is pretty good, they are usually pretty nice. There isn't any inside seating and just a couple outside tables, so I recommend getting food to go. The biggest downside to this place is the wait time. There is always a super long wait (even if you call ahead), but it is worth it for the yummy food.

They take the longest time , they make you wait for like 26 to 30 minute everytime, i wanted a fatboy burger but they gave me a bacon and mushroom burger instead and there was fries in it to, the chili cheese fries is like weinerschnitzel so it's not even good, it was very expensive which isvterrible for a small burger joint, they try to make their burger look like tavern style ..i want my refund,

Everyone was raving about this spot so my wife and I decided to try it, and I was shocked!!! Sacramento, you need to raise your standards! I'd take Carl juniors over this spot any day of the week! What is all the hype about? Come on Sac town, really? Go to Pangaea and you'll forget about this spot as quickly as we did!

They may be small, but offer giant service and food options at a reasonable price. Love going there! Owners are kind, never feel rushed to order,

Tucked away in a very small white shack on Franklin Blvd, Scott's Burger Shack serves delicious burgers at very reasonable prices. The setting is a small building with only a few picnic benches surrounding the building, You order thru the small window as they peek their heads out to take your order by writing it on a per bag with pen. No fancy electronics, and no credit cards here. Cash only! The Fatboy combo has a full 1/2 lb burger with fries and a huge drink for $9.20 and it's a great deal. If you somehow have room for more, there is a 1lb and 1 1/2 lb Fatboy Combo as well. We also had the Western Bacon which had a Obion Ring, Bacon, Cheese and BBQ sauce. Super yummy, fresh handmade burger. Call ahead with your order as this place is small and gets busy. Usually about a 20 min wait from the time you pace your order.

Service is good, accurate, and timely. They have a few benches to sit outside but this is one of the greatest take out windows you can ever order from. I grew up in midtown Sac and this place most definitely a must try. Been coming here for over 25 years and they have not lost their touch or slowed down at all. Best burgers in town!!! Food is fresh, quantity is awesome, and quality is impeccable. If you like burgers and are in the area you need to get you some Scott's Burger Shack!!! I'd recommend call ahead of time to put your order in cause they get very busy. They take only cash and parking is limited. Prices are affordable and you get a lot for your buck.

Honestly a staple place in all of Sacramento. A long while ago I was going to here and Awful Wally's trying to decide which place had the better pastrami burger. Now with Awful Wally's gone, the decision is really not that hard anymore. Everywhere else that I have gone to try and compare pastrami burgers don't match up to here. The burger has never been dry or salty since I've been coming here, and the line is usually long. Try to get here early to beat that line, if not you're waiting 20-30 minutes easy for your food.

One of the best burger shacks for sure. The Philly cheesesteak is so bomb. The chili cheese fries are too! I do recommend trying this place. Customer service could be improved and their phone service can be as well.. I don't recommend calling in cause they hang up on your face but definitely go with time, at least a 25 minute wait.

So good! Probably one of the better places for a Philly Cheese Steak that won't break your bank. It's huge and super tasty for only $6! We ordered the Philly Cheese, a Double Cheeseburger, tater tots, and their Chilly Cheese Fries. All were fresh and so satisfying. The chili cheese fries were a favorite amongst everyone. Not salty or soggy. We've been here many times (Land Park locals) and we have yet to encounter a bad experience. Tip: make sure you call in/order ahead for pickup. Our food was ready in 15 minutes and the cashier was extremely polite!

A bit confused as to why this place has good reviews. No flavor, mediocre burger that took almost 20 minutes! The meat is over cooked and under salted. I took two bites and gave the rest To my dog. What a waste of time and money. Burger King/ McDonald's are better by a long shot and that's saying something. Also, this place doesn't feel clean. We checked this one off our sac list and won't be back!

Burgers the way they should be made from a fat boy to a pastrami burger to jalapeno poppers to some of the best onion rings around town. It's going to be hard to beat the quality and the quantity given from Scott's. Always remember cash only though

This place will always hold a dear spot in my heart. It's been a Sacramento staple since I was a kid. I love their burgers 9/10. The fried mushrooms with ranch 10/10. My favorite thing here is not a burger, but their hot link sandwich w/onions and peppers. Service is 8/10. Sometime their mean sometimes their not, but in the end it's just real tough love. Love the location and the ambiance gives you the old school hole in the wall drive in. Parking is 5/10. Lol it's a hit or miss. I usually drive by and if I see no one there I'll pull up

Sour dough cheese burger is great. Service isn't fast. No inside eating just order and leave, or sit at one of 3 benches One of the best burgers I've ever eaten!

The buns don't match the patty. They are those pub style buns. The kind you get at a tavern grill. It Would of been a true oldschool burger if they had that floppy soft bun. I do love the prices. Anti greed over at the shack. Late 90s prices.

My burger the cheeseburger was fair. The bun was just a little too big for the patty and could have used a thicker or extra slice of cheese as it got lost. The great thing was the lettuce and tomato! Crisp and fresh. Had I gotten 2 patties the bun would have been just right. Burger needed a lil more seasoning but over all it was a good burger. My son got the western burger and said it was good. He had no complaints at all. The crinkle fries were the smaller ones but still good. A solid 3.5 stars will have to try again.

So. . .I've passed by this place a thousand times and was always curious about it but I've never stopped here to eat. While my husband and I were out shopping, he suggested we stop here to try them out. I'm so glad we did. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger and onion rings. My husband ordered the sourdough burger w/egg. We usually try each other's food before we start digging into our own. He enjoyed his burger but I thought it lacked seasoning. Mine, on the other hand, was pretty awesome! The patty could have been plain and I would never know it because the combination of the bacon, grilled onions, pickles, etc. . .set it off . . .and I don't know what type of bun they used but it was nice and soft with the perfect amount of firmness so it didn't fall apart while I was eating it. The onion rings were pretty amazing too. The batter they used made the onion ring coating smooth, which I never had before. .but the batter was fried a perfect golden brown. They had the perfect amount of crunch and a certain sweetness to them. It was a little different at first but I quickly fell in love with them. The only "cons" to this place: -The wait. It took 20-25 min for us to get our food. -There's only outdoor seating. -Cash only. Other than that, I totally recommend this place.

This is the best burger place I been coming here since I was 3 yrs old the fat boy is the best combo if your hungry the workers are so kind and nice I recommend it Combo Meals

I love this place. Hole in wall but they're really consistent. Their philly cheese streak is definitely my top 3 in cali.

I was in the area getting my car worked on. I saw a few people in front ordering food so I looked up the reviews and decided to walk to the location and order food. I had a little trouble ordering through the small window. The food was ok but I'm not sure I cared for the flavor of the western bacon burger. I might try it one more time just to see if something changes.

I usually call in my order from here, they tell me it will be ready in 15 minutes, I drive over and eat on their picnic benches outside. Their subway pastrami sandwich is very good, last time I ordered it with swiss cheese, extra meat, and no mustard or pickles, it came out to $10 even, they only take cash. Their burgers are pretty good also, The time I ate here before, I ordered the double bacon cheeseburger and the standard subway sandwich with pastrami and cheese, my bill came to 12.50. I think I will hold the mustard next time I order a burger from here.

Excellent burger cooked to perfection. Excellent quality for the price point. Can't believe it took me this long to visit this place. It'll be a staple for me now

Awesome burgers and shakes fries dope ambience chill atmosphere. Pleasant costumer service. Good prices

Great spot! This place is a sleeper which would be easy enough to pass up, if you're not looking for it. It doesn't look like much from the outside, just a small blue shack on the older side with a couple of tables outside some auto shops, but I stopped by here yesterday and the food was just as great as when I had it first almost six years ago. The menu is extensive and offers about what you'd expect from a burger shack. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and other sandwiches, served with an assortment of fried foods and sodas. I went with the Jalapeño Grilled Chicken sandwich this time, in search of some "lighter" fare. It's lighter than a burger, right? The grilled chicken was moist and plentiful, the cheese was melted to perfection, and the sandwich was piled with toppings. I even got fries, which never happens, because upgrading go combo is only a few more bucks. They were crispy, crinkle cut, with just the right amount of salt on them. Some seriously good fries! The spot is cash only and they close at 7pm. And again, you kind of have to go out of your way to come here, but I think that's part of the appeal. If you want a good, greasy burger and are more interested in enjoying that over the ambiance, this is the place.

Hop in my Chrysler, it's as big as a whale and it's about to set sail I got me a car, like, it seats about 20 So come on and bring your cash burger money The Burger Shack is a little old place where we can get together Burger Shack, baby (a-Burger Shack, baby) Burger Shack, baby, Burger Shack Burger Shack, baby, Burger Shack Love burgers, baby, Burger Shack (Burger, Shack, that's where it's at, yeah) Burger Shack, baby, Burger Shack (Love that shack, that's where it's at!) I recently posted a thread on Sactown Talk asking for thoughts on the best cheap burger under 5 bones in the greater Sactown area. Scott's was a late entry tip from David O. (Muchas gracias!) and I just happened to be in the area. This is how things went down at the Shack...It's a small, walk-up only, business that shares a parking lot with some auto repair shops. You order from a small window facing Franklin. Shack: "Did you phone in your order?" Chuck: "No, first time here." Shack: Smirky smile followed by "Its gonna be about 25 minutes." Chuck: "I'm on a holy burger crusade...25 minutes is a blink of the eye when you have been on a lifelong burger journey." I checked my watch, returned to my car and contemplated the pastrami cheeseburger combo that I had just summoned. I've encountered some really bad pastrami burgers over the years at places that charged three times as much as the Shack. Would the Shack satisfy? Would my fellow Sactown Yelpers lead me astray? One Pastrami Cheeseburger combo later... - The bun held up well. Let's face it.  If your burger doesn't have a solid roof and foundation, you're gonna have structural issues. 5 out of 5. - Between the buns, everything was fresh, tasty and old school: mustard, ketchup, pickles, iceberg, cheese, we'll seasoned patty & cooked to pastrami perfection...no dry pastrami jerky here! 5 out of 5. Bottom line? This is old school burger shack goodness. Bookmark this place and get thee here soon! Tips here because that's how I roll: 1. Phone in your order so you don't have to wait. 2. No credit or debit. This is a cash only operation so be prepared before you arrive. 3. It's in the bárrio folks...don't let that stop you from going. 4. No place to wash your hands so bring hand sanitizer.

Always a good burger. I love crinkle fries and not many restaurants have them any longer. I dont think you can get a burger combo anywhere else in town for under 11$. Have been going here for years and reccomend it if you've never been.

I love burgers. Eaten burgers all over but surprisingly had never heard of this place. What???? Me and my significantly better half rolled up hangry and was shocked when we saw it was cash only. It's 2021. I don't do cash. We scraped together what cash we could find in the truck and ordered a Patty Melt combo, Fatboy combo and Mac n cheese bites. First off, the Mac n cheese bites were hot n tasty. The 1/2 lb Fatboy burger was hittin'. As you can see in the photo it's big. I have big catchers mitt hands so it's a big burger. Lettuce, onion, tomato and bacon sit atop this bad boy. You have to unhinge your jaw like a snake to bite this but if you can do it you'll be rewarded with a thick, meaty, juicy (it dripped all over me) burger on a sturdy, thick bun that stands up to the meat and toppings. That's essential. If you're gonna serve a big AZZ burger the bun can't be falling apart. This held. It was enjoyable, hit all the spots. This burger is a top 10 burger in Sac. The French fries are crinkle cut (personal fave) and cooked to a light golden color. Well salted. The fries rock and support the burger. As for the Patty Melt... The meat, cheese and grilled onions were all what a party melt should be. But the bread sadly disintegrated. That's a Patty Melt fail. The cheese is supposed to melt boy the bread. So I have to give this place for stars. *We were hungrier than a mofo. So that always affects a rating.

Hands down my favorite burger place in Sacramento. The food is always fresh and flavorful. You definitely get what you pay for and then some. You have the option to add things like pastrami for an additional fee, but it takes the burger to the next level.

Fast food and traditional American spot that has been around for several decades. If you're on a budget and looking to satisfy your burger cravings, then you'd come here. You get that simple taste of a classic, greasy burger. Very slow service, but then again, everything is cooked to order. Hot and fresh. The worker was kind of rude with some attitude. But I guess the food will compensate for it. You hear this place has a history of success for several, consecutive years, so you know you have to check it out. I tried their super fat boy burger because I'm a fat boy. Definitely a good portion sized burger and the meat was very juicy. There's a huge menu and sandwiches that are also served here. I'd love to come back. Hopefully the workers become a little more friendly though. Make sure you have cash as well because they do not accept cards.

Great hole in the wall Burger Stand. Owners are reallnice and accommodating. I love their Pastrami Big Boy Hamburger. Always busy so bring your patience.

It's been a while but tha burger was bomb. Tha food was hot, tha veggies were fresh & i was pleased

I've been coming to Scott's burger shack since 2004 and it still has the same good flavored burgers and fries. It appears their location may close earlier than listed as once I got my meal at 5pm, they were closed right after. I got a ticket with my meal number on it and waited about 10-15mins for my order. I had a super Fatboy Combo with fries and a X Large Fanta Orange and a Vanilla shake. The quality of the burger was good however it was a bit on the greasy side. Overall enjoyable experience.

Good old fashion goodness!!! Let me tell y'all.. Don't sleep on Scott's ,Only gripe but not really is the wait is 20/30 minutes during rush hour,However after waiting you will not be disappointed Their burgers are made when you order ,Fresh off that grill with buns that I can eat my entire burger without any sogginess ,Fries are nice and salty and They have strawberry soda which I love with my Fatboy burger combo which you get large fries and Xl drink ,I finish it all ,I always get extra pickles on side and savor them with every bite are very good and tasty and made with pride ,The owner cooks and she is a nice lady ,Try Scott's tell me what you think

OMG What a great burger! Fatboy w cheese + all tops meal!!! ***** A juicy thick piece of delicious beef, lite toasted bun, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions... almost too big to finish...perfect burger. The crinkle fries with the meal was enormous, and perfectly cooked. Heavenly fries. This was my first time visiting Scott's Burgers, it certainly will not be my last.

Last time my husband & I came here, we were so satisfied & full! This trip not soo much. My patty melt looked like someone had stomp on it with their boot & the bread soggy/greasy. His bacon cheese burger was all bun with what looked like a McDonalds size burger patty. Needless to say this trip was a disappointment. We both agreed we were glad we didn't get an additional side, probably would have been just as bad.

Best burgers, hands down! Love their crinkle cut fries and their employees are always courteous and respectful! I've been coming here for 15+ years.

Have been coming here for years but the last few times have not been good - orders totally messed up and no way to get them fixed. Tonight I came early for a cheeseburger meal and a jalapeno burger for myself. The cheeseburger meal turned into a sourdough bread/hamburger nightmare that my daughter won't eat. I recommend double checking your order while you're standing at the counter to make sure everything is correct. I don't think I will be back.

Not sure if they are closed down or what. Hours show 11 to 5. Everytime we go they are closed. So sad because this was our favorite burger spot. The staff are so nice and know our name and order everytime we go.

My boyfriend and I have called Scott's Burger Shack numerous times trying to place a order for curb side pickup. The phone only rings over and over. Only once we heard "Grill Full" then they would hang up. We tried the next day only to be greeted with "Scott's Grill we have a 40 minute wait" then we were hung up on. With times being tough with COVID-19. This is Ridiculous for them not to answer? Two days in a row. We even tried at 1:00pm - 2:00pm-3:00-4:00 NO ANSWER WE GAVE UP. Answer your phone if you want customers!

Scott's Burger Shack has been around for years and it's one of those places I've driven by a thousand times but don't ever recall stopping in. So not wanting to cook or go out to a fancy restaurant, my boyfriend and I came to Scott's one night to grab some burgers to-go. I was surprised by how many people were there. They do have picnic table seating but we placed our order and waited for our burgers to take them home. I ordered their classic burger and my boyfriend ordered the Pastrami burger. We also split an order of chili cheese fries. The burger was decent - nothing fancy and nothing to rave about. Just a classic, all-American burger. The best way to describe it would be if you made a burger at home but put a little more love into it. The chili cheese fries were good but again, nothing out-of-this-world. So the next time you're craving a burger and aren't looking for something fancy or something "fast-food", give Scott's Burger Shack a try.

It always cracks me up when I go into Yelp reviews and see a bunch of Karen's torching a place (thank god for all the other level headed great reviews here). This place is awesome. Incredible value for your dollar, freshly prepared, a great selection for such a small place to have. Everything I've tried here I've been very happy with. It's just a traditional burger stand a la the 50's operated by 2 people. I love these places. I genuinely can't believe the size of their menu given such an operation. I recently only found this place a few months ago when my downtown mom&pop burger place went outta business, so this spot is now my new jam when I have the craving. Don't believe the yelping Karen's, go here w proper expectations and you will b blown away by the value and menu, with everything made fresh to order.

Scott's Burger Shack, a staple on Franklin Blvd for many years, serves up respectable burgers. This place is CASH ONLY. If you've lived in South Sac, this is one of those places that you grew up with. The look and feel is the same, it hasn't changed after all these years and that's what keeps me coming back. Only thing different, is the COVID protocols in place - you can't eat at the tables for example. These tough times haven't deterred people from searching for a good burger and that's exactly what you'll find at Scott's.