Bob's Hamburg

While going through my reviews, I was shocked and dismayed that I had never posted a review of the Original location of Bob's Hamburg. This place is an Akron institution, and everyone should check it out. Now, I was going to post an update to my review due to a recent visit when I discovered I had never reviewed it, so I'll just tell you about that experience. I stopped in with my six year old after going to the zoo recently. It's perfect for a zoo trip, I think it's less than a five minute drive. It was a bit of an odd time, and we ended up having the restaurant to ourselves. We sat at the bar, and my son ordered a root beer (Bob's own label), a hot dog and fries. I ordered a Bob's Double Cheeseburger with everything, and a side of onion rings. It had been a while since I had been there, and I honestly don't think I've taken my son before. When we pulled in he said it doesn't look special. I told him it's iconic and a throw back, which I don't think he understood. So we are seated at the bar, and I'll say he thought it was pretty cool that he could watch our food being cooked like 4 feet away. He LOVED the hot dog, it's big, I think a quarter pound. He's usually pretty picky on fries, but he ate quite a bit of them, then wanted to take them home, lol. Now on to my food. If you've never had a Bob's Burger before, you are missing out. They are smashed and griddled and just delicious! An Everything is Onion, Pickle, Lettuce, Bob's Sauce, which is like this tomatoey, relishy thin sauce with a bit of tang to it, and Stray Dog mustard. Boy, the combination of the sauce and mustard, with the crunch of the veg and the gooey cheese and smashed, well seasoned patties is just about perfect in my opinion. Certainly a great burger, one of the best in the area imo. And the onion rings are just amazing! Hand battered per order, fried and crunchy, the onion is soft. Without a doubt my favorite in the area!I would be remiss too to not mention the staff. Our waitress was amazing, talking to my kid, asking him questions, just being so nice to him. There were several other people that worked there that came out and talked to him too. It was great! And when we left, my son couldn't quit talking about how special that place was after all!

Nice little greasy spoon with great burgers and fries Service is very personable and helpful. They even had their own labeled root beer and other local favorite bottled drinks to enjoy wit your meal. I love the ambiance you experience in this kind of diner. Down home good feelings. This is a must try when in the Akron area!

First time having bobs and I LOVED it. Better than swensons and WAY better than Ralleys. The root beer was absolutely amazing and served with a chilled mug. Very refreshing. I got the double cheeseburger and I could barely eat half. Even though these are smash burgers, they are VERY filling. But boy, do I love smash burgers and they make them perfectly. Kayla got the knife and fork cheeseburger and amazing the people there by devouring it in less than 10 minutes. Show off. They put just the right amount of sauces on, the onions are my favorite cut (super fine diced) and the bacon is nice and crispy. We will definitely be back

This vintage Akron diner has been serving excellent burgers since 1931 and continues its time honored tradition in 2022! Located along a rather uninspiring stretch of East Ave, you could easily drive past this unassuming landmark, but to do so would be a shame as you would be depriving yourself of a taste of local history.The interior is small yet inviting, consisting of a counter with stools and around three booths. The grill sits behind the counter and provides a pleasant view of your food being cooked to order. The menu offers a range of basic options and signature burgers as well as chicken and fish. Now, if you're not a meateater don't have a cow. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they offer a plant-based wonder called the 'Beyond Burger!' My food came out nicely wrapped and provided instant gratification on the first bite! Bob's provides consolation in knowing that classic American fare is not hard to find in a sea of fast food chains. So, step back in time and enter a whole new dimension of flavor!

Hit up this spot for a little roadside (i.e., outside) dining at this old-school diner style burger stand. Staff was super-friendly...went inside to place my order and they served me out at the picnic tables by the street. I ordered a signature burger, fries and a vanilla milkshake. Service took a bit of time, but I know it was because they were making my food fresh, so all good!Their burgers are served smashburger style off a flattop grill, so they come out all charred and juicy. The Bonanza burger was quite good with a mix of mayo and BBQ sauces on top along with crispy bacon and shredded lettuce. Their fries are shoestring style and (surprisingly) held their heat and were well seasoned. The vanilla milkshake was kind of thin and on the small side, but had a traditional soda fountain type flavor to it...seemed like ice cream and milk blended together.A bit on the pricey side for what you get, but a great bit of nostalgia and a solid burger and fries. Would definitely return.

This is my second time coming to Bob's Hamburg AKA Bob's Burgers. This little beauty is tucked in Akron and if you're in the area please stop by (hours 7-4)Fresh burgers, I'm talking about balled up ground beef that they Smash and cooked right there in front of you. No Frozen patties just fresh goodness burgers.I drove a half hour from Medina just to come here again. And I'll probably visit every 3 weeks or so. The big fast food chains have nothing on this place.The shoestring fries were great and the burger was very tasty. I found my new favorite burger joint

Wow this was a fun little place. I got a warn you, it's kind of hot in there. They have one little window unit cranking out of the wall but it's just not able to keep up with the heat. I did stop in and hang out for an hour while my son was in an interview. I saw this on yelp and I had to give it a try.The owner was there and we chatted for a while, he was quite nice and engaging. He also made me fresh sauerkraut balls which would give you five stars all day long.Look people, this is not find dining this is a diner. This is a five star diner it is legit as it comes. I literally submitted this to triple D while I was sitting there because it was so legit.So I hung out for a while and worked off my laptop and talked on my phone and in between appointments I chatted with the owner and watched the people come and go and I would be back there in a minute. In fact I stopped there when I was in town the next month but oddly they were closed even though they were supposed to be open. These are strange times with Covid so I'm not gonna hold that against them. I really hope they didn't close down because that is an epic diner that has been around for a lifetime.If you're into legit diners and seriously old-fashioned burger joints, this is the place for you. Check it out before it's too late.

I had heard about Bob's a couple of years ago but hadn't been able to get there until recently. It did not disappoint and I'm so glad I finally made it there! There's nothing I didn't enjoy, the service was spot on, old time soda flavors, the old school diner interior, and last but not least the food. I live an hour away but I'm sure I'll return for another visit.

This IS NOT the same Bob's Hamburg that I have known and enjoyed for 60 years. The burgers have completely changed. Different meat, different bun, different special sauce. I took an old friend there and both of us ended up in the bathroom all night. I discovered that the owners changed recently and like I said, it's not the same Bob's anymore. I will not be back and I have to advise people to go there at your own risk. I'd try the Bob's at Rays Place in Highland Square before ever going back to East Avenue again. Wish I could post Zero Stars. Good luck.

Extremely intimate historical setting. Loved Bobs Blazing Burger Great sauce and jalapeños. Fries amazing as well. They taste and smell just like carnival fries. Wife got the Rodeo Burger. Great flavor as well. Onion rings were top notch. Crisp and the onion stayed strong in the breading. Please try this place reminds me of going to a relatives house for a cookout but way better. Great job