Whitey's Jolly Kone

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of the Best All-American Burgers in Sacramento! Whitey’s Jolly Kone is an old-school gem! It’s a classic drive-in style spot where you walk up to the window to order, and they serve up more than just ice cream cones—burgers, hot dogs, and even some Mexican food. We started with their Big Burger, ordered just like it’s listed on the menu, and it did not disappoint. The patties were juicy, the buns held together beautifully, and the lettuce, onions, and tomatoes were crisp and fresh. We had another with bacon—perfectly cooked and just the right amount. The chunky steak fries were golden and hearty, exactly how fries should be. All the seating is outside at picnic tables with umbrellas, giving it a fun and relaxed vibe. We didn’t wait long to order, and even though there was a bit of a wait for the food, it was right before the lunch rush, so totally understandable. They call out your order over the intercom when it’s ready. Pro tip: Try to go before or after the lunch rush—because when it hits, it’s crack-a-lackin’! That said, parking was easy and there seemed to be plenty of it. Bottom line: Whitey’s serves up one of the best all-American burgers I’ve had in Sacramento. If you’re craving a great burger with no frills, just flavor—this is the place. Don’t sleep on it!

This iconic West Sacramento drive in burger joint doesn't really need another raving review, or picture of their food, but I'm doing it anyway. Todays tasty treat was one of my favorites: Whiteys ground beef taco. Simple, tasty, huge. 1 taco is enough for me, but I guess some of you could probably eat 2 or 3. They're just that tasty. And for just $2.75. All that taco-ey greatness was alongside another favorite of mine, the banana milk shake.. However, since there's nothing exciting about a picture of a plain white cup, I didn't bother. You're just going to have to believe me and go try one for yourself.

New expanded menu is bomb! Breakfast sandwich & burrito are a killer deal and high quality coffee. Add a hashbrown to the sandwich.

Would come again! We ordered the whitey's special, the deluxe, a peanut butter shake, curly seasoned fries and regular french fries. My least favorite were the curly fries, but I think it's more of a preference in type of fry. I like them crunchy but soft on the inside, theirs were mostly crunchy. The wait was a bit long but tolerable, plenty of seating to wait for our food. The atmosphere was great, a great place to come on a hot summer day, or after soccer games on the weekends.

They have one of the best soft servers in the area... and their burgers 🍔 😋 are superb... we went for their famous peach 🍑 shake... I suggest getting "double" peach in your shake... trust me... it's heaven 😍 the Whitey's special is my go to... the quality is always on point... a must go try!!!

My wife has been a customer of theirs for quite some time and watches out for their peach shakes. Since they were available and the weather was decent we decided to head out there. Two hamburgers and order onion rings and two shakes later we're pretty darn happy.I haven't eaten in a hamburger stand in a long time the prices are in line with everyone else. It would definitely be nice spot to ride our bikes to have a little afternoon lunch and then ride back...

We love this hamburger stand. It has been around for 60 years, and it is easy to see why. Great food and service. They recently updated the seating area, and it looks really nice. The only problem is they do not have a restroom, so don't drink your soda very fast! They do get very busy sometimes, so expect to wait a few minutes for your food.

This was our first time at Whitey's. We saw a highly rated buger place as we were passing through and had to try it. The service was friendly and the food came out fairly quickly, about 10 minutes. I got a Whiteys Special and it tasted good, my daughter ordered a single cheese burger. We also ordered a chili cheese fries, a deep fried burrito, and an Oreo shake. We both thought the burgers were decent, but the fries were unsalted and boring, the chili was bland, and the deep fried burrito tasted like it was just a fried Tina's burrito from the freezer isle at Safeway. The shake was good though. I think the high ratings are skewed by the locals nostalgia.

We visited Whitey's for dinner on a Friday evening and had a great experience. We ordered two big burgers with a side of curly fries, and two milkshakes (one strawberry and one peach). Although we waited 40 minutes for our food due to the long line, it wasn't a big deal as we went for a drive in the meantime. Whitey's offers plenty of seating with picnic tables, misters, and fans to keep you cool, which was much appreciated on a 100+ degree summer day. The burgers were huge and the curly fry portions were generous enough to share. The staff was friendly and attentive despite the heat. This is a fantastic burger place, and we will definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

Pretty enjoyable burger! This spot is a long time establishment in West Sacramento that serves up American fast food classics. I ordered the Whitey's special burger and curly fries. The burger was two thin beef patties with bacon, cheese, lettuce, and tomato. I thought it tasted quite good. The curly fries were just okay, but they gave a lot. I came here during lunch and did the online ordering, but it still was about a 20 min wait for me past the estimated time.

I recently visited Whitey's Jolly Kone in Sacramento on a warm summer evening with temperatures around 95 degrees--perfect weather for outdoor dining. This charming spot doesn't offer indoor seating, but there's plenty of outdoor seating available. Ordering is straightforward, and the lively 50s music adds a nice touch, helps drown out some of the street noise. The cleanliness of the place stood out. If your table needs a quick wipe, just ask; the staff are friendly and will promptly get it ready for you. Parking is abundant, which is always a plus. Do note that the place closes early at 7 pm and is closed on Mondays. As for the food, while it's not a culinary revelation, it's decent enough. The curly fries were unfortunately served cold, but the sodas were perfectly fizzy, and the milkshake was spot on. The Willy Special offers a good deal, but remember, everything is ordered separately, and you'll need to ask for napkins as they aren't given out automatically. Be prepared for a wait if the place is busy, so it's best to visit when you have some time to spare. While I wouldn't recommend the burger combo, the soft serve ice cream and soda are worth coming back for. If you're looking for a nice place to relax and unwind with a cold drink or ice cream, Whitey's Jolly Kone is a solid choice. However, if you're in search of a more memorable meal, there are likely better options elsewhere.

This is the closest you'll get to a local old school Shake Shack in Sacramento area. Five bucks for a shake size small which is still 16oz worth of ice cream and sugar. It is blazing hot now so it was about as thick as it could be probably, more on the milk than shake side texture wise. It took long enough to decide between coffee and mocha but I don't think I could've told the difference. They have too many flavors and I assume they're all good.

WOW FACTOR? None HAVE AGAIN: Whitey's Special, French fries were very good. Old fashioned chocolate shake this time was just ok. Try fresh peach shake.

I've been hyped to come eat here since I've heard people talk about it, I always see the lines, and it's popular on the 'Tok. They play nice classic music from the 50's and 60's which really gives you a retro vibe. They had a line right at opening! Their hours are a bit strange but luckily they are open on Saturdays now. They have tables in front of the ordering area so you can enjoy your meal. The parking lot is decently sized and the employees are friendly. The flavor of the burger was amazing. It's like one of those 'crushed' patties, almost reminds me of a juicy BBQ cookout burger on Fourth of July. The curly fries were extra crispy and had great flavor. The Oreo milkshake was authentic™, it used real ice cream and even had bits of Oreo in it. It was very thick but I enjoyed it, especially since they give you a straw capable of sucking it. The prices are amazing. Regular burgers are like $3? Better than McDonald's or In-N-Out prices now. Some "gourmet" burgers at like Burgers and Brew are like $15 so these are a steal! You can walk out of here full for under $20 for a meal for two which is unheard of in 2024. Inflation hasn't gotten to Whitey's yet and I hope it never does. I will most definitely be coming back. Bottom Line/TLDR: great burgers and even better prices.

Love Whiteys.When you move to West Sacramento everyone tells you about Whiteys. Finally 4 years later we went ! Addicted the Chocolate Banana Milkshake and the fried mushrooms , chili fries and zucchini are excellent .Love the Whiteys special ! The car show they had was very cool.Love the whole vibe .Like a George Lucas movie rolled in the 1950s.Car Show so totally cool. Steve in the kitchen is just friendly and proud of that place.He should be.Didnt know what was being missed for the 1st 4 years here ! Bring on the Peach Shakes have heard they made this place even more famous.

Solid. Root beer float is the best thing in the menu. FYI Whitey's dressing is mustard based not thousand island based.

We decided burgers for dinner a few nights ago. From the get go our experience was great...The ambiance was what we wanted on a mid week afternoon. Not overly busy and room to sit on a bench and just relax outside. I didn't catch the guy working the registers name, but he caught mine due to a water bottle I had with my name on it. Intuitive and friendly, he took both my gf and my food order with no confusion. Our food came out in a timely manner and the order was spot on! Now the food..... completely went above our expectations. Everything was spot on, perfect amount of sauce, condiments & both the bacon and patty were cooked perfectly. To say the least, We'll be back soon, we have both been craving it since. Also if your shooting for a food coma don't pass up the jalapeño poppers or shakes...they will definitely seal the deal.

I just want to scream at the top of my lungs how wonderful the milkshakes are! The fresh peach shake is insanely delicious and my second favorite is always the banana!! I'm sure they are all good but I have my favorites! Today, I got the Whitey's Special which was fixed perfectly! They followed my request of no tomatoes and no ketchup which often is ignored! And the extra crispy fries were also perfect! Great staff that were working hard in 100+ temps! Another delightful and delicious lunch! (They have misters and fans which we really appreciate in Sacramento!)

Unfortunately the Milkshakes are fantastic. It's too bad because I literally just waited 55 minutes for ONE milkshake, I checked in twice at the window to be brushed aside for larger orders as if they didn't really care to check on mine. I wanted to leave a heads up they said next time it's just a shake to let them know. So heads up if you only order one milkshake I guess you then need to tell them again you only ordered one milkshake so that they make it.

Super slow service. When I arrived I saw a lot of people waiting around with no food. That should have been enough of a reason to turn around and go somewhere else. I gave them the benefit of a doubt and decided to order. There was no line but irritated looking people waiting for their order. Waited a hour for two burgers, fires and a shake. It wasnt worth the wait at all. Tasted like soggy school cafeteria lunch.

I love a classic milkshake and have had this place bookmarked since even before COVID, but just never made it here because the hours are so limited. I finally got the chance to have lunch with a friend here since we wanted to check out the seasonal peach milkshake. We arrived right at 11:00 when they opened on a Friday. There were already people sitting outside waiting for them to open up and more waiting in their cars. I was surprised at how busy it was! We finally got to order at 11:10, and then the wait took quite long...our food didn't come out until 11:50. That's longer than a sit down restaurant!! Super crazy how popular it was. There is nothing fancy or unique about this place so I think it must be for the nostalgia with lots of loyal regular customers, and the prices are pretty cheap compared to most burger places these days. I had the Grilled Onion and Pepper burger. Nothing unique like I said but just a well cooked burger. Juicy and not dry. I do wish the peppers were smaller and cooked down more though. Fries were okay but nothing to die for. The peach milkshake was actually kinda disappointing. It didn't really scream peach to me...it tasted like they had used some kind of juice too, maybe orange juice? So it tasted closer to an Orange Julius drink. I like the peach milkshake at Chick-fil-A way more than this. Wish I could've had a better experience here!! It was just okay and probably a better choice if you didn't want to have regular chain fast food, but I would not wait this long for it.

HORRIBLE service! Ordered a couple of burgers, one order of fries and a milkshake at 5:15pm. Was still waiting at 6:10pm. Granted, there were some other customers. Burgers should never take an HOUR to make. I asked the manager, Josh, if I would get my food some time today? At which point he accused me of "doing this before" ?!? WTF?!? It was the first time I'd ever been to this burger dive. And definitely the last. In retrospect I did notice other people of color having to wait for their food a while longer than others. Hmmm, I wonder why this place is really named "Whitey's".

The burger's are the best. Brings back memories of when I was a kid. Fresh made to order so freshness takes time. Outdoor seating g with umbrellas with great oldies music.

Don't come here if you have so where to go afterwards. Wait times are a joke. Waited 1 hour and 5 minutes for a $4 breakfast burrito. Literally, came in for breakfast and ate it for lunch. THE worst wait times.

Never thought I would write a bad review for this place considering I've been coming here for over 30 years. Tried to order a milkshake over the phone for pick up and was told that they don't do phone orders for milkshakes, only for food. That is probably the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Oh well, just wanted to make others aware.

This place doesn't even deserve 1 star. Horrible service. After waiting 45 mins and seeing others that came after me already get there food, I had to go check in and the Caucasian boy manager said it's being worked on when they never even started it and also had the decency to say we can cancel it if you like. Waited a hr finally came out and the food was trash, cold and over cooked the cheeseburger. Waste of time and money. I usually take pictures of my food but honestly it didn't deserve a pic.

Food tastes excellent but be prepared to wait. Only has outdoor seating with limited shade areas, which matters because they are not open in the mornings or evenings.

I decided to come try this place out on a Tuesday afternoon around 4ish (luckily there wasn't to many people in line). I'd say their burgers are pretty good. I got their Deluxe burger w/ regular fries and a peach shake. Burger and fries were 10/10 but their peach shake I'd give it a 6/10.. (I'm not a big fan of peaches but I've had SOOO MANY people tell me to get it so i decided to try it out .. I'd recommend this shake if your a peach person lol) !! Id definitely be back!! I only give this place 4 stars because it is a long wait and it does get busy. The food does taste fresh though so i can understand why it is such a long wait! I wouldn't recommend coming here on a very hot day because of the long wait & the fact that everyone is trying to cram together under the shaded areas that have the misters.

whiteys is a west sac classic. So good, so fast, so reliable and consistent, so friendly, so affordable. Seriously- the best fast food pretty much anywhere, from breakfast burritos to burgers to shakes.

Whitey's is super popular in west sac, and late summer is a great time to get a peach milkshake! They're super fresh and I highly recommend them when they're in season! I definitely want to go back to try other flavors.

It was rough coming on a hot Friday evening since it was busy and has no indoor seating/ waiting area but they have a couple fans and misters for what it's worth. It seems like everyone waiting already ordered ahead online so I would advise doing that but I ordered in person and it took about 40 minutes. I ordered the regular cheeseburger which comes with mustard, diced onion, and pickles. It was good but nothing amazing but I think people come here for the shakes, curly fries, and other types of burgers. I would be interested in coming back and trying a chili burger, curly fries, and a peach shake.

Just because I want to reiterate how awesome Whitey's is! An establishment well over 40 years! Always a line. Call ahead. Worth the wait and your burger fantasy!

Been coming to this place for over 20 yrs love the food the people and the service... reminds me of happy days!!

Love a tried-and-true local fav and Whitey's delivered on a recent trip for burgers with the kids. Everyone was digging their cheeseburgers, thick-cut fries, and creamy shakes. It sounds like we lucked out in not having to wait long, as we got there at opening time on a Friday. Service was quick and there were ample tables. My only complaint was no public restroom, but the pre-inflation pricing makes up for that. Will have to come back to try their burrito ;)

It's been awhile since my last review. I've been eating at this iconic hamburger stand in West Sacramento for close to 30 years. Get this, it's been around for 60 years next year. The original owners daughter runs it. So awesome that they kept it in the family. Anyway, nostalgia alone doesn't keep a burger stand in business. What does is good food priced and served up right. They deliver on that. For instance, they have tacos for $2.20, burger $3, fries $2.25. The food is classic Americana burger stand fare. But you have to pack a lot of patience and time on your hands. It takes a looooong time for the orders. This place is busy. To save time you can call in an order, but the con to that is that they may write it down wrong. I try not to go during peak times. My last visit was around 5pm. Oh boy, it took over 30 minutes to get a hamburger, two tacos, and an order of fries. And the fries came out burnt. Over fried to the point they became hard sticks of once edible potato. The taco is $2.20 and my favorite thing on the menu. I like to get the ground beef. Crispy fried shell stuffed with ground beef, shredded cheese and lettuce, and tomatoes. They ask if you want taco sauce on it, please do. My second fave is the burger. They are darn tasty too. $3. Fresh beef patty (not frozen). They have shakes, soft serve cones, and sundaes. The seasonal peach shake has a whole cult following. Peach shakes are in July for a fleeting time. Fresh Delta grown peaches. Yum! Things to know: Hours Tuesday -Friday 11am -7pm. 3% surcharge on debit or credit cards. No public restrooms. Limited outdoor patio seating.

Delicious soft serves! Burger was okay. Service was slow but kind folks. Ambiance not bad, water mister was nice in a hot day. We love peanut butter and pineapple shakes!

Great food. Seasoned grill. The staff is the best!! What more can you ask for? You got it, they're now open on Saturdays. My dogs love their fries!!

The shakes are outstanding! Onion rings are a good time. But everything else is mid/ meh. Breakfast burrito was so nothing. Taco was bleh. Fries were okay. Deluxe burgers were underwhelming. Come for the shakes, stay for the onion rings. Avoid the rest of the menu.

Food is great and I'm happy your business is booming but with the addition to door dash and the other pick up apps your walk up clientele is suffering. I have been waiting 30 minutes for two burgers

Old school and awesome. They keep it original and keep it affordable and their customer service is excellent always

This place is never open. You cannot rely on posted hours (anywhere). Yelp is incorrect, Google is incorrect...Even their own hours posted onsite are incorrect. I'm sitting in the parking lot as we speak--5 pm on Tuesday and the posted hours state "Tuesday - Friday, 11:00 am-7:00 pm". They're closed. I drove across town to eat here--the food and shakes are GREAT!...if you can ever get one.

Great customer service! It was really busy and we received our food a little late so they took care of us...got a $10 gift certificate and a free ice cream cone for my daughter. Well worth the wait today. Best burgers at the best price too.

Give 3 stars because it's not the original Whiteys menu. Prices are up and beef patty is as thin and small as they can be. Taste was good but could use bit more seasoning. The main reason for 3 stars was the long wait for food. Between the call ahead orders and the walk up orders, I believe I waited nearly 40 minutes for 1 single patty burger and 2 hot dogs. Way too long for me.

The burgers always hit so well!! I have never been a huge bun on my burger fan so ask for it lettuce wrapped and they will give you the prettiest piece they have! Fries are excellent and not too greasy and always pairs well with a vanilla milkshake. Great place to go when you don't want to cook and they do take orders over the phone with ease. Around closing time, it may get hard to get through but they will work their buns off to feed ya!

When they're good, you pat your belly and look forward to going back again. But today I went right after 5pm and waited over 30 minutes for overcooked (burnt?) , dry burgers that we kept eating with the hope that the next bite would be better. I'll eventually give them one more chance to make it like it used to be, but it'll be a long while. Come on Whitey, don't make me break up with you.

Great food, service, ambiance! We have been coming here for several years and the food is consistent. It feels like a blast from the past. They tend to be very busy so expect long wait times. Recommend phoning in your order 20m prior.

Only my second visit ever despite all my 15 years working in Yolo County. Whitey's is almost at its 60-year mark! Had an errand at the Merkeley Post Office nearby and stopped into Whitey's for a late lunch, not too busy at all around 1:30 PM on a Tuesday. Maybe 4 people were ahead of me waiting and several arrived after me, but it went by quickly. They also do online ordering ahead and curbside service, last orders 30 minutes before closing. Open 10:45 AM to 6:30 PM Tuesday to Friday. I went with a Whitey's Special (1/4lb burger with cheese, bacon), curly fries, and a butterscotch shake. My previous visit last summer was for the Whitey's Special, deep-fried mushrooms, and the peach shake. The burger was $5.50, and the side of seasoned curly fries was $3.75. Shakes are $4.50 for a regular size or $5.50 for a large. The regular is actually pretty short, definitely go for the Large! They're so delicious. They have several patio tables/benches, you can eat in your car, or take your food to go. Their famous peach shake is seasonal in the summertime and is usually available starting around the 4th of July. Other seasonal shake flavors as you can imagine include pumpkin, eggnog, or peppermint. There are so many shake flavors that I want to try next -- peanut butter, banana, cherry, rootbeer, coffee -- but the butterscotch really hit the spot, especially with the warmer weather outside. Other than burgers, they also have tacos, burritos (even chimichangas), tostadas, sandwiches, hot dogs/corn dogs, and chicken (no more fish items). Other than fries (french, curly, chili, chili cheese) they also do onion rings, breaded mushrooms, breaded zucchini, and cream cheese jalapeno poppers! The shakes have hooked me so far, but can't go wrong with a good old soft-serve cone either. The sundaes also sound really good, give me hot fudge and bananas any day.

Omgggg this place is so great. Anytime I'm in west sac I am ready to eat here! Burgers are great and always hot. Fries & fried zucchini are amazing even though I wish they gave you a little more. I also love ordering the hot fudge sundaes with Oreos on top. Its something I would order often at Sonic but I don't have one near me but Whiteys makes one even better!!! I love the variety of their menu and shake flavors. This place has been around for a long time and I hope it continues down this path of success and stay in business forever because I love it here!! I will definitely be back time and time again!

Food is so good. Takes a little longer than normal but that's how you know it's fresh! Service is great, they are always so nice even when it's busy. Pineapple milkshakes are the best.

The food here is mediocre, which sucks because I drove pretty far to try it based off of the reviews. I actually tried to come here a few days ago but they were closed with no warning despite their hours which was really inconvenient, I suggest calling them to check that they're open before heading over. Anyways today I ordered online but it took about 20 extra minutes outside of the timeframe that I requested pick up for (I ordered at 3:30 for a pick up at 4:15, it was ready at 4:35) so keep that in mind if you're busy. I got a peach shake, the whiteys burger, and chili cheese fries, and the food just wasn't that good. I think the fries were probably the best part, but even those were just okay and reminded me of typical fast food. The shake wasn't sweet or flavorful at all and the burger was kind of bad (it reminded me of McDonald's, and they accidentally left lettuce on there when I requested none), so I definitely wouldn't recommend them. Also there isn't really anywhere to sit outside of a few benches, so you'd probably have to take out your food (which I'd recommend because it's hot and there's flies everywhere lol).

Food was fresh and hot! Waiting for order took nearly an hour! Service from staff order and pick up window have horrible attitudes! They must only make minimum wage or just a selection of disgruntled people.

Ordered the Whitey's special, chili cheese fries, and Oreo shake. Now I know to order ahead next time because you will wait if you don't. The burger and shake were worth the wait though. Classic double patty burger with bacon. They perfected the OG burger. The Oreo shake was out of this world. The CC fires were good but not something I would order again. Plenty of seating outside but it was really cold so I ate in my car haha. Will be back to try more items.

It's not a bad place to try out ONLY IF you have time to kill and aren't already "hangry." The loss of stars is strictly because of the wait times vs quality of food. The burgers are fine but nothing to write home about. I love to support local businesses but not if it means having to wait 40 minutes for burgers that are just OK. Shake Shack isn't local business nor is their staff nearly as friendly, but they have great shakes and burgers that take 1/3 of the time Whiteys takes. Great staff and location, but just not worth the wait in my opinion.

Great food. Very popular local burger hole in the wall. Burgers are amazing. You can go wrong with anything on the menu. There will be a bit of a wait but totally worth it. Outdoor dining only, so that means you can bring fur babes. It's off a Main Street but the noise isn't bad. Lots of parking. Must try- the banana shake. :)

Omgoodness! Always a scrumcious, freshing made and well priced meal served with the upmost courtesy and friendliness. Pistachio milk shake was a new one for me today. FANTASTIC and DELICIOUS! Can't wait to go back!

Whiteys jolly Kone has been a favorite since I was young! Their milkshakes are always delicious as well as their food. The staff are always friendly and smiling, a great business.

The lady taking orders today @ 14:37 was making my mistakes left and right, when people were correcting her after she forgot their orders she had the audacity to say that you forgot to order. She pretended to be nice but in reality was stupid,incompetent and rude. All the food was cold, soggy and ruined when I got home.

Two times in a row I've come here and they have lost my order. We wait for well over twenty minutes just to find out they don't have it on their screens.