Smokehouse

We've been eating here since childhood. Service is always friendly. Best to order in person.Be prepared for a wait some days. We've always liked the option to eat indoors or outside. We usually just take it home though.

On the hunt for yummy milkshakes and found this gem. From the front, it looks like a grab and go / takeout only spot but there's actually covered seating as well! You order with someone at the front and pick up around the side. There's also a bathroom available. We ordered the banana milkshake with oreo bits! It took a while to be ready, but on our drive back to sf, we finished it and wanted another one. (Side note: we went to get another banana shake somewhere else and was disappointed). Will definitely return to Smokehouse whenever I'm in Berkeley and would be down to try their food next time too!

First time trying this place (via Grubhub). MEH. The cheeseburgers were like the ones your mom would make for you at home as a kid. Not worth $9 each. Especially when they didn't make our burgers correctly. Tbh, a Quarter Pounder from McDonald's is better. The milkshakes were totally runny- not thick at all. The onion rings were crunchy, but super bland. Grubhub had over 1K reviews averaging at 5-stars and I don't understand why. I won't order from this place again.

This is a really solid impossible burger! I love their outside seating which is covered, perfect for rainy days or if you have a pup. Their shakes are also amazing!

It's rare to find a burger under $10 in the Bay, but a DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER under $10? That alone warrants this classic Berkeley joint a standing ovation. The burger was excellent, and I would have been okay paying double the price for it -- patty made-to-order with fresh pickles, shredded lettuce, and crisp tomato. They go heavy on the mustard which I welcomed (but yellow sauce haters be wary). The giant soda machines in the back were a welcome respite from the Diet-Coke-only fast food restaurants everywhere (why does no one seem to stock Coke Zero?!) and the back opens up to ample indoor and outdoor seating. The only downsides were the fries -- they were just okay -- and the wait time was longer than I expected. Though, I suppose waiting awhile is the price we pay for a fresh, cheap burger, and I'd gladly pay the cost again.This place is undoubtedly a CLASSIC Berkeley spot and one of the few places a family could feed everyone without breaking the bank. Perhaps that's why it's been an East Bay staple for over 70 years -- I'd highly recommend taking the extra 15 minutes to opt for Smokehouse over a trip to Jack-in-the-Box or McDonalds.

My friends that live in the East Bay brought me here to today and it's a great burger spot. They have burgers, hotdogs and chicken sandwiches and probably the most amazing part is their add ons are free! I got a cheeseburger and added on caramelized onions and a side of fries and a drink that with tip came out to $16 which isn't bad at all. There's a lot of seating both inside and outside. My food came out pretty quickly. The burger was delicious, the meat was tender and juicy! The fries were good, I did need to add salt and if there was an option for seasoned fries that would be great. They do have the option of chili fries but I felt like that would have been too heavy. I would definitely come back again and try a hot dog as well as one of their shakes which also have free add in options!

Ordered for pick up for dinner and this did not disappoint! This place tasted better than it looks. We arrived to notice they were pretty packed. The line was so long, they even had cars double parked with hazards on just trying to get their food. The food was sooooo good. The patties were nice & juicy. The seasoning on this was on point. I loved the grilled peppers on there. Chefs kiss. I also loved the simple cheese fries. My boyfriend loved everything but the Reese's shake. We both agree it was super bland. All the chocolate pieces kept sinking to the bottom. The Taro shake looked a little questionable at first. It looked like a cotton candy shake, but it definitely tasted like Taro. I for sure have to come back and try their other items.

Oldie but goodie! Classic flavors, burgers, fries, milkshakes, they even have non dairy. Always nice staff, and old school indoor and outdoor seating. Best deal in town, I just hate their pickles.

My new favorite burger spot in Berkeley!Friendly and quick service.Prices are great for the quality you get.A variety of burgers available to pick from. The burger size is just right.Ingredients always taste fresh.Burgers are not greasy like at other places.If I could change one thing: I prefer large slices of lettuce rather than shredded lettuce. Some of the lettuce gets wasted as it over spills out from the burger.Fries are served crispy and hot. Not oily.The self serve soda machine has multiple options to select from. A few indoor picnic style tables available.Additional tables outside.

4.5 stars. Walked pass by this place so many times and finally decided to try it out on 4th of July with my parents. Ordered double cheese burger, fish burger, chicken sandwich, cheese fries, and onion rings. Sat outside in the patio. I'm usually not someone who frequent a burger joint but the double cheese burger here definitely won me over! It was cooked to perfection with tender meat patties and gooey cheese. The onion rings are the best I've had. So crispy and not oily at all. My parents really enjoyed their food as well and raved about the onion rings. My only gripe is that the fries aren't as good as I have hoped. They're a bit too soft and soggy. Overall it's the perfect classic American meal. I was satisfied. We'll be back! Happy 4th of July!