The Smokehouse

Very okay food in a nice setting. Bun was better than fast food but could be more billowy or chewy. Patties were a bit overdone. Seasoning and sauce was lacking. Lettuce was not crisp or fresh. Fries were solid but I prefer a heavier fry on them. Didn’t try it today, but cool to see they have vegan shakes! Cute spot with partial indoor and outdoor tables by a sizable lawn. Awesome place to stop by and grab quick bite and hang for a bit. This is my first time here. I’ve heard prices have gone up but it’s still much more affordable than what you get at full-service restaurants.

Average burger joint. The burger itself was fine. Not my favorite kind of burger. The fries were good, but half of them were old and I couldn’t even bite through them. I got an Oreo milkshake and that was actually really good! Spent about $20 for 1 person. Best part about this place is the outside seating. But the food itself is nothing special. I probably won’t come back because there’s a plethora of great food around here.

I got a cheeseburger with grilled onions (please enunciate your free add-ons especially on a busy weekend afternoon/evening because they thought i said extra lettuce somehow?!? like what? who would ever want extra lettuce…) but anyway pretty solid burger. Also got onion rings which were sadly not as good. The onions so very easily separated from the batter. I love the diner itself, immaculate vibes. Would definitely come again to try one of the shakes (sooo many options!!)

I had an amazing experience at Smokehouse! Their burgers are out of this world, especially the double cheeseburger. It’s totally worth getting over the regular hamburger since it’s only a dollar more, and the extra cheese and beef make it unbeatable. The service was incredibly fast, which made the whole experience even better. And don’t even get me started on their cheesy fries – they are the perfect side dish! Overall, if you're looking for delicious food and quick service, Smokehouse is the place to be.

Best price for an Impossible burger in town. Fries tasted like the fryer needs to be cleaned out though.

Your absolute classic American food joint. I’m talkin hot dogs, chili fries, onion rings, hamburger with the American cheese. But it’s also elevated too. For instance, the buns are toasted on the grill, and you can get caramelized onions, no extra charge. They also have some tasty milkshakes and you can get them dairy-free. Don’t expect fancy service here, it’s order at the counter and then they call your # when it’s ready. Outside seating is great, and there’s plenty inside too. If you have to get anything, I highly recommend the hot dogs, the onion rings, shakes (malted and mix flavors), and the cheese burger. You can skip the fries and grilled chicken. Chili is fine too, but nothing special.

I ordered delivery through DoorDash. A chicken sandwich, fries, and a non dairy milkshake. The order arrived quickly. When I opened the bag, there was no milkshake (which cost 9.38) and a burger with the wrong toppings instead of my chicken sandwich. To top it all off, the fries are quite tasteless and under seasoned. Will not be ordering again.

With shrinking portions, rising prices, and a changing demographic, one that includes vegan options, oat milk, and taro root gluten substitutes, this place still holds some loyalist fascination for me, as a place where I would get a burger anytime I happened upon a few bucks in the 1970s. The Smokey char flavor is definitely the appeal here, and on a 1 to 10 I'd rate the burger a solid 6, (they simply cannot, and will not, ever hold a candle to Big Al's on San Pablo across from Albany bowl, currently The most consistent, and high quality hamburger in the East Bay hands down). The outdoor seating is nice especially in the evenings, and I'll give any newcomers a couple of solid tips. 1: if you're eating in the outdoor area anytime after 6:00 or when it's slightly cooler, your food, particularly your fries, will get cold faster than a bad date. 2: several of the tables in the outdoor area are slightly angled and have plastic tops, which when you place the plastic milkshake containers on them, might give you the impression that there are poltergeist or evil spirits moving your drink around! There are not. It's simple physics. Two slippery plastics make for one moving drink. You have been warned. 3: on the weekends, and after work, this place can become a rambunctious, zany, loud, explosive corral of toddler rugrats making more noise than a Republican who just got voted out of office. Pick your slot carefully. 4: if you can, we'll leave the oat milk, and taro root gluten substitutes alone. They are disgusting and will ruin all your positive memories, and they will also remove any good flavor memories that are on your hard drive, so that you never taste anything good again. They're disgusting. I'm currently appealing to the attorney general of California to strictly control, and punish the supply of gluten substitutes and oat milks. So far I haven't heard back from them. All in all, though it's a really solid burger experience, if you eat your food within 5 to 10 minutes of getting it, and when you want to sit outdoors, it's still a nice spot. The people are super cool, and the cooks are super hard working, and I have a lot of respect for them. That is my review. Mr 27 million views