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Franky 'N the Boys - CLOSED
Category: Restaurants Burgers Burgers [Edit]
284 Washington StBrookline, MA 02445
Neighborhood: Brookline Village
(617) 739-7371
- Nearest Transit:
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Washington St @ Harvard St (65)
Harvard St @ Kent St (66)
Harvard St @ Washington St (66)
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
25 reviews for Franky 'N the Boys
25 reviews in English
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Review from Jenn S.
8/23/2009
My fiance & I tried Franky N the Boys Friday night because we had a coupon for a free order of fries. We read the reviews on here, so we went in with low expectations.
We were nervous when, at 7:30 on a Friday night, we were literally the only customers there. One guy called ahead and came in to pick up his order.
I would say that the price is what results in a lower rating. The burgers were very tasty - lots of flavor - and perfectly cooked. The buns were pretty greasy and mine fell apart, so that was a bit annoying, but the fries were delicious!
I did a $10 deal: Franky's Babe burger, with fries & a Diet Coke (a bit of a rip-off at $10) and my fiance got the free fries with his double burger and splurged on a $4 milkshake (despite the paper menus listing them as $1 cheaper). The milkshake was NOT worth the price.
Overall, we spent $22 for a meal that was not worth it. The burgers and fries are good, but if it was cheaper, it'd be much better. -
Review from Nay K.
Boston, MA
9/4/2008
I was so relieved to find a new burger joint in Boston that believed in quality ingredients.
Boy, was I mislead.
This place is no UBurger and I'm not even going to compare it to the greatness that is Mr. Bartley's. First off, the prices were way too expensive for what you get. The burgers took way too long to cook, but to their credit I'm assuming they were grinding a live cow back there and forming patties and cutting potatoes for the fries.
The burgers were small and incredibly soggy and sloppily made. The buns were just soaked in grease. The fries were, at first, flavorful, but again, soaked in grease.
I got a cheeseburger and Franky's babe (I think that's what it's called). They were bland and the buns soaked up all of the juices from the burger that it left the patty dry and the buns dripping.
As I finished both of my burgers, I reached over for a fry and noticed a black spot which I thought was a burnt piece of potato. I looked closer and realized it was a fly fried onto one of the fries. At this point, I stopped eating and snapped a few pics with my iPhone. I complained to the employee who quickly apologized and then offered me some more of their fries! (Are you kidding me?!) A refund was not offered, but at that point, I couldn't wait to get out of there anyhow. I was feeling nauseous.
For a place that's only been open for two weeks, it's apparent that they need to brush up on their food, sanitation, and service. I'd like to think that this review will be a wake up call to management to get their act together.
Link to said fried fly:
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I am hoping this ordeal is not indicative of what they want to achieve in terms of "quality". I would hope they will brush their employees up sooner rather than later on customer service and sanitation methods. As for me, I will not be going back anytime soon. -
Review from Mcslimj B.
Boston, MA
11/20/2008
Better than fast food burgers, but not extraordinary enough to make Boston's burger pantheon.
There's something to be said for doing one thing really well. The hot dogs served at Roxbury food truck Speed's have been called the best in America. Downtown Crossing's Chacarero sells its namesake Chilean sandwich and not much else for a reason: that sandwich rocks hard. Franky N the Boys, a cash-only Brookline Village storefront, serves only simple burgers, fries, shakes, and sodas. The short-menu strategy inevitably begs the question: is your specialization extraordinary? The answer at Franky's is a highly qualified yes.
The hamburger ($4) is a stripped-down thing clearly meant to evoke '50s nostalgia. The patty here is a thin four ounces of Angus beef griddle-cooked to barely medium, served on a too-soft bun with good unshredded green-leaf lettuce, a thin tomato slice, and a mayo-like dressing. The cheeseburger ($5) gives you American cheese. French fries ($3), served in a cardboard carton, are dark, skin-on, and well-seasoned, but also undercooked and limp. The milkshake ($4) is a solid hit: lots of Hood Premium ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry) and whole milk mixed with a stick blender, a reminder of how old-school recipes can be terrific.
Options beyond these are few: Franky's babe ($6), with minced onion mixed into the patty; the baldy ($4; no toppings); veggie bun ($4; subtracts the meat patty); and protein burger ($4; wrapped in lettuce, no bun). Add-ons include an additional patty ($1) and toppings of onion, pickles, and extra tomato (45 cents each). Canned sodas and bottled water are $1.75. Combo meals are a better deal: $7 for a hamburger, fries, and drink versus almost $10 à la carte. A corner station has self-serve condiments: ketchup, yellow mustard, vinegars (but no malt vinegar), and dry spices.
I find Franky's concept appealing, and I understand how no freezing or microwaving means a shorter menu and longer prep times. I don't mind the tritely retro décor of repro vintage Coca-Cola ads and logos everywhere. Families with kids are already flocking to the bright, clean 20-seat room, no doubt grateful for a fresher, healthier alternative to McDonald's. But at the prices it charges (more than $13 for a double cheeseburger with pickles, fries, and a shake), Franky needs some crucial upgrades -- crisper fries, better rolls, more toppings and condiments, perhaps a real vegetarian patty -- if it is to become one of those one-hit wonders that grownups want to revisit again and again. -
Review from Erica L.
Cambridge, MA
9/6/2008
If In-N-Out had a slightly deformed secret twin living in an attic- Franky N The Boys would be that twin eating fish heads for dinner and making hoaralkdsjafiha noises. There is an eerie similarity- the red and white wall motif, the simplicity in menu, thousand island "secret sauce", milk shakes, numbered combo menu deals, and freshness to their meals. However, you can tell In-N-Out is the one that gets to be out in the sunshine because it leaks it, whereas Franky doesn't have the same exuberance.
Attempted fanciful simile aside, I did enjoy my meal at Franky's, which was a pretty decent burger, fries and meal combo for 5.99. I found the fries a little too salty, but I can't even describe the burger because I ate it too fast. I think it was a warm, meaty, greasy piece of satisfaction though. -
Review from Melanie D.
Brookline Village, MA
8/21/2008
I dunno what the reason is behind this burger joint trend that's gripped Boston--harkening back to a simpler era in a time of turmoil? Who knows.
So Franky is tiny place that patterns itself after the diners of the 50s, minus the jukebox. The red and white decor complements the Coke advertising all over the place. Some of it looks vintage, the rest doesn't (the Coke tables and chairs). The menu is simple: seven burgers ($3.99-$5.99)--well, six (more on that in a sec)-- fries, and three kinds of shakes (chocolate, vanilla & strawberry). No Frankys, or, uh, frankfurters, so I'm not sure what's behind the name.
The menu is also very exact: you'll see descriptions like "One certified angus burger, four pickles, two tomatoes and spread." Spread, I overheard, was Thousand Island dressing.
Signs and menus tell you that they use only certified angus beef, and have no microwave and freezer: everything is prepared fresh and that day for higher quality. I ordered a chocolate shake, fries and what I assumed was the veggie burger ($3.99), and called it the same to the woman taking my order.
"Veggie bun?" the very pleasant woman behind the counter confirmed.
"Uh yeah" says me. Semantics, yeah, ok.
"That will take eight minutes" she said. Sure enough, it did, and my shake came out in three. She was very cheery, and wanted to get me ketchup, mustard, etc.
$11 and change and I had to look wayyyyyy down in the bottom of the bag to confirm my order was complete. Portions are small. How small? $2.99 for a side of medium-cut fries (one size) that would be called "small" at a fast-food joint. They were good enough, flavored with seasoned salt. But seriously, Village Pizza next door will give you three times that amount for less.
The chocolate milkshake was textbook chocolate milkshake, and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it at all, except it was a little thick at first. Best part of the meal. Reminded me of JP Licks' milkshakes--but at 2/3 the price ($3.99) and 2/3 the size, which made me feel somewhat virtuous that the calorie count was restricted. Next time I get a hankering for one, I might go there instead of waiting half an hour for the high school scoopers at JPL to frappe me up . Would have been nice to get some malt with that for that special sock-hop flavor, but oh well.
I got my order to go, so I returned home with my grub and picked up the veggie burger. It felt cool. Hmm. I took a bite. Yes, the produce was, as the menu promised, fresh. The dressing wasn't overpowering or drippy. The pickles were crisp and tangy. The veggie burger tasted like any other veggie burger--bland and non-descript...until I realized, about 1/3 through it, THERE WAS NO VEGGIE BURGER.
Suddenly, the name, Veggie Bun, made sense. Ok, ok, THAT was my fault for not reading carefully and assuming. But if they want to forestall unnecessary complaints, they really ought to confirm customers are just getting a roll and fixings.
4 stars for the effort, especially because the location can't seem to keep a business there for longer than a year. The food itself tasted fine (maybe I'll try a burger-burger sometime), but for those prices, you'd get more at the Hard Rock Cafe.Listed in: Brookline Village (a list in…
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Review from Lisa E.
Cambridge, MA
4/3/2009
Oh boy. This place felt to me like it was opened by two regular guys who loved old-fashioned burger places but had no restaurant experience. Such potential here but soooo many problems.
Top issue is the price. Almost $10 for a burger, fries, and a can of Diet Coke is crazy. The combos aren't a deal either. And charging extra for pickles or onions is just not done. The price is high enough to make people not return.
Second issue is the burger. Oh the burger. First off, the roll is not a bun, its like a kaiser roll. Fine for a pub but not with this style of burger. You need a fluffy grilled bun. The actual burger was just ok. I wish it had been cooked more medium and not so rare, which made it chewy. Then another problem - they grilled the tomato. Just no. It needs to be a big cold slice of tomato. At the very least, they put thousand island on it and I love that.
The highlight was the fries. They are fresh cut with the skin on and aren't over-fried. Then they toss them in ranch powder and salt, which is basically heaven in powder form. But really, I won't be going back. It's just not worth it. -
Review from Sarah V. M.
Providence, RI
3/17/2009
This place is no nonsense. The menu is simple. Everything is a la carte. They only offer one kind of cheese - American--yuck. I enjoyed the bun but the burgers were dry.
This place is also over priced. An average shake is $5. Onions, mushrooms, or jalapenos will cost you $.50 a piece. Basic fries are an extra $3. It costs the same as really good pub food, but without the atmosphere, beer, and wait staff.
Ambiance is a throw back to the 50s with a cheap 2000 feel. They just don't make things like they used to. Not a bad experience, just nothing to Yelp about.
I would like to give a special shout out to the man working the counter. You were hilarious! And this wife thanks you for advising my husband against coffee at 7:00PM. -
Review from Mark N.
Brookline, MA
3/8/2009
Probably the best burger place you'll find in the area. Although relatively young, the place has been improving constantly in it's first year. I've been coming here to eat about once, maybe twice a month, and it's always a really pleasant experience. The food is great, everything is very fresh, and the people there are always nice.
I should mention the price is a little closer to $$ than to $ on most meals, but not quite there. It's just as pricey as anything in or near Brookline Village.
You can get a really good meal (burger, fries, drink) for 7 dollars if you go for the combo. If you go all out you can have a double cheese, with fries and a shake for just under 13 dollars. To me, that's a pretty good deal for a fresh meal.
One last thing... A comment on that review that Julie T. left a while back... McDonalds? Really girl? I don't think McDonalds gives you much of an experience in any way. It's about as boring as it gets. Freezer food bathed in grease. Cheap, yes, but that's about it! -
Review from Karl R.
Newton, MA
3/30/2009
I really enjoyed my burger and fries. I agree it is kind of like In-n-Out, but In-n-Out is fast food with much higher volume and therefore much lower prices.
Franky's is pricey, but I understand they are a single location in an area with high rents. However I was very bugged, if not outright insulted that they charge extra for onions or pickles on your burger.
It's common to charge extra for cheese or premium toppings like bacon, mushrooms, etc. But burgers should include lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles. Charging extra for pickles and onions is flat out un-American and flies in the face of the classic American feel they are going for. -
Review from tina y.
Medford, MA
1/19/2009
I think I'm going to be the odd one out here, but I really don't get what the fuss over the "bad" decor is. It's a burger joint! If you want to eat a burger while resting your tush on a velveteen cushion and basking in the mood-stoking light of a candlelit chandelier, then you're kind of missing the point of eating a burger at all. The place is sparkling clean, brightly lit, and painted ketchup red. It is like a yummy burger made architecturally manifest. And I kind of have to admit it.. I prefer this new, humble no-fuss helplessly kitschy environment (and its quality chow) to the rough and tumble, grease-caked nest that is Bartley's. (Alas, I was once a fan of theirs, but I have been stolen.)
As for the food, it's delicious. Someone compared it to In-N-Out - yes, the dressing is even the same - but there are some key differences. In-N-Out fries have always been in my experience several shades lighter than the fries here, with noticeable crunch difference as a result. In-N-Out burgers are also cheaper and, accordingly, smaller and badly assembled. Lastly, you don't get to ask for a medium-rare burger at In-N-Out, and then actually get one.
The burger quality is undeniable, and I further enjoy dousing my fries in the 6-odd powdered condiments they make available to their customers. Basil + garlic powder + chili powder + malt vinegar + ranch powder + fries = holy shit, this is awesome.
Also, this place is comparable to McDonalds!? What? Wait... what? -
Review from Gavin M.
Brookline, MA
2/13/2009
This place makes some good food, but it will struggle going forward if it doesn't create it's own identity for the "burger experience" that they are clearly striving to provide.
The Burger Shack in NYC, Mr. Bartley's in Cambridge, (list the myriad burger concepts here) they each have their own personality that makes paying X dollars for a burger worth the price.
As consumers look to constrain their spending on dining out, this type of restaurant especially will need to make a strong case to fight any urge to eat in or save for a more expensive dining experience.
I hold out faith that Franky N the Boys can do it - but they will need to be creative to establish and then grow the business. -
Review from Ashley M.
Brighton, MA
4/21/2009
Franky's seems very new, with quite a few kinks to be worked out. My boyfriend and I got hot dogs and chili cheese fries with soda. The price was reasonable. The wait was reasonable. The staff were very friendly. The place was very clean, immaculate even. The coca cola theme was cute but the tall chairs seemed as if they had been sitting in a warehouse for a few years, wobbly and squeaky. The music playing was a bit cliche.
Back to the food. The dogs were 9 inches of bland. The topping selection was boring and minimal. There are many other places where the dogs are not the only other thing on the menu and they do them much better. The dogs could have been thicker and it seemed as though they had been cooked earlier. The chili cheese fries were sloppy and good but there could have been more topping options there too.
The atmosphere seems well suited for families. It seems like it might be a fun place for kids to go but it seems as though most parents in Brookline actually care about their children's health.
I will be going back to try a shake but until they make some additions to the menu for customizablity of their base menu items I won't be getting dinner there. -
Review from Julie T.
Boston, MA
9/26/2008
It's just terrible. Just don't go. You will thank me. If anything, go to McDonalds and have a much better experience. By the way, don't let the price range up top fool you. It's definitely a $$.
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Review from Amy G.
Brighton, MA
12/22/2008
I've been meaning to stop in here since we moved to the area. I see that there are some negative reviews below, but I have to say that I was really pleased! I got a cheeseburger meal (7.34 with tax) on a Monday afternoon when I was the only one in the place. The guys at the counter were really polite and friendly, but not too friendly to make me feel uncomfortable sitting down to dine alone. Their favorite line is "I don't see why not." I like that the menu is simple, with more options for fries (chili, cheese, chili with cheese!) than burgers. It took about 5 minutes for my food, and it was brought over to my table-crispy burger with delicious sauce on a toasty bun (I'm a sucker for a classic burger) and the fries were seasoned! Other highlights for me were the "customize your fries" stand, the oldies on the radio, and the choice of high-top or regular tables.
I will definitely go back soon-with friends! -
Review from Matty M.
Brookline, MA
8/22/2008
Well, I stopped in there about three days after they opened. I've gotta say, 1950's Diners and Coffee Shops have been a love of mine for a long time, and while there are a few issues that still need to be worked out, I'm pulling for Franky 'N The Boys to succeed in a big way.
Firstly, the menu is very limited... but to me that's part of the appeal. I like a place I can just sit down and grab a simple bite. The Double Angus Cheeseburger that I was served was truly one of the best I've ever had. The vanilla shake was tasty (I don't allow myself many of them and this one stood out... though, yes, it was a little thick). Melanie, you're especially right about one thing: the portion of the fries. They were very good, but only a handful does not a meal make.
The staff is especially warm, friendly and helpful and the decor is sweet and fun. I think Coca-Cola definitely should throw them some advertising revenue. Everything (and I mean everything -- from seats and tables to the wall art) has the "Coke" logo on there somewhere -- which doesn't bother me at all, really. Kind of a kooky touch!
I'm hoping Franky 'N The Boys gets a nice website together -- the visuals and comfortable vibe are great for this area and I can see this spot becoming THE place for local kids to go after school (like Arnold's on "Happy Days," but with a bit less seating). And a jukebox... some Ol' Blue Eyes and Deano ... would go a long way to completing the ambience.
They take cash only (for now) and as of yet they have no phone listing, but that will change once things get up and running at full speed -- they've only been open for business a few days. The menu could be expanded a bit and if they really get themselves out there they could become a great little long-standing community eatery. Just boost those french-fry servings and you've got a real winning chance, Franky!
I can see Franky 'N The Boys moving up and on to great things, if people agree to stop by and keep them in business. It's exactly the kind of place many of us wanted in our town when we were growing up. -
Review from Melissa C.
Newton, MA
1/21/2009
I went with a bunch of coworkers not too long ago, and was impressed. "Slow food" is making a comeback, slowly but surely. I could devote an entire posting to the worship of preservative-free cuisine, but I think taste is enough to get you to see why it is so vital to gourmet chowhounds.
At Franky's, you can tell the ground beef is fresh, as it crumbles as you eat it and every patty is unique in shape. The burger meat is not as fatty as you may find at Mr.Bartley's, but to me that is a boon, not a foible. I tried some fries, both plain and chili-cheesed, and have to say they were not soggy at all. (I saw a previous reviewer thought them mushy) Good without condiments, good with a mountain of cheese (real cheese, mind you). I also had a chocolate milkshake, despite the temperature outdoors being only 9 degrees at the time, and found it very real. It tasted exactly like melty chocolate ice cream, as a shake should. I only wish that Franky's did malt. That would have made the shake perfect.
One star off because of the price. I know slow food means more expenses (daily shipment of produce and meats, more intensive staff preparation) but I feel that they were inflated a bit even beyond that threshold. Perhaps it's because it's Brookline, where you can't even park your car overnight without selling a limb.
P.S. They now accept credit cards. -
Review from Stacey W.
Brighton, MA
4/10/2009
OK, I do agree that it's a tad overpriced for a burger and fries. But as far as quality and taste, I don't know what else people would really want. Thought the burgers were delectable, I don't see any comparison to In-n-Out, Five Guys or any of the other typical fast food burger chains. They were wonderfully juicy, and actually cooked to order (though mine was definitely medium-well rather than medium rare - didn't matter, it was so damn juicy I didn't feel like it was overcooked). To me, the extra price is worth it for meat that really tastes, looks and feels like meat. Try the Fanky's Babe, it melts in your mouth.
Please don't go here expecting 'ambience' and then complain that there is none. It's a straight-up burger joint. That's it. -
Review from Lynda M.
11/10/2009
Closed. Sign in window says Cutty's coming soon. Food was average and that capital "N" really annoyed me.
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Review from Richard C.
Boston, MA
8/24/2009
Here we go again, another day, another burger. At this point, burgers are an addiction. It's my drug of choice, and if I don't have my fix by week's end, I'm not a happy camper. I left Franky 'N the Boys in Brookline Village still a little hungry and overall not completely satisfied. I'm not sure who decided 50's and/or retro decor was cool again, but I'm not on-board. I hate to harbor on such a small thing, but to me if I even have to mention the decor, its probably a distraction and its probably not such a good thing. Some of the old looking posters are cool and all, but I hate the red and white atmosphere, its just not appealing. But seriously, enough about that already. The server we had was great, very friendly, and since there was no one else there (1:45pm) we ordered quickly and waited for our burgers. For around $11 you can get a combo meal of sorts, in this case a double cheeseburger, fries and a soda, for some reason toppings, (pickles and onions!?) cost extra. I understand charging for some premium ingredients, like bacon perhaps (2 slices for a dollar here) but it is my right as a burger customer to have free onions, pickles, lettuce and tomato. Hey, it could be worse, we could be at R.F.O'Sullivans, where they really screw you.
Ordered medium-rare, the burger is rare, borderline raw, but I'm not pregnant so it's all good. All good in the sense I'm not worried about getting sick, but not all good in that its yet another place that can't cook a burger to order. Big surprise. The first thing that gets me is the amount of grease on the bun. What did they do, cook it with the fries in the oil? It's beyond disgusting, a little grease I can handle, hell I even expect it, but I want my bun toasty, not soggy. I think there's lettuce and tomato somewhere, but its gone with the excessive amounts of house sauce, which isn't bad, actually pretty good, but there's just way too much of it. I was scared the burger would be dry, but its actually pretty juicy. In the not-so-open kitchen, the chef is walking around with a huge spatula, primed to be flattening the meat repeatedly and losing all hopes of a juicy burger. This must be some way to express one's masculinity, I guess, big spatula to make up for, well, you know. The meat does tastes pretty good and the house sauce (thousand island and mayo, how unoriginal) gives it decent flavor. It has a nice salty taste but being so rare, the meat is a bit squishy, clearly not ground in house, because if the meat were a bit coarser, this wouldn't be a problem. The fries are crispy and all, but I'm not a ranch kind of guy, and I'm pretty sure these are seasoned with some sort of a ranch salt. The onion rings, while tasty, are not rings at all, more like onion strips. Someone needs to go to how to make a batter 101 school, because the batter has completely fallen off the onion to the point of no return, rings these are not. This place was close, but its lows were very low, despite decent tasting meat, and its a real shame. -
Review from Adam B.
Brookline, MA
7/8/2009
When I walked into this place I really wanted to like it. That is not a good way to start a yelp. The menu say's 6 bucks for a cheeseburger I ask the girl oh what does that come with, she tells me a cheeseburger. No fries no drink no nothin. So for a bacon cheeseburger, fries and NO drink 10 bucks!! The fries were freakin awesome that is the only reason it got a 2 star. If the price was 6 bucks for fries drink and burger it would have got 4-5 stars. But for 10 bucks I can go to a real restaurant and get a big juicy burger with a real roll.
Will I go back? Probably not. -
Review from Tiffany A.
Brookline, MA
3/31/2009
This place is really lackluster, to be quite honest. In fact, I'd go so far as to say it's entirely unremarkable. In retrospect, we should have gone with our first instinct and eaten at Baja Betty's. Trial and error, I suppose.
It looks like something out of an early 2000's In-Sync music video with a throwback 50's vibe. Small space and glaringly red, with all the quintessential retro requisites, like old coca-cola signs and magazine ads straight out of "Mad Men." Fine if you're in Johnny Rocket's, or a hip and funky mom-and-pop shop with the capacity to carry off this particular genre.
The menu is certainly no frills; you see exactly what you'd expect to see in a burger joint: shakes, fries, onion rings, and hot dogs. It's also really pricey for what you actually get as a meal, and they charge you extras for burger staples (onions, pickles, ect. all at $.50 apiece).
My husband ordered a Chili Cheese Dog, and one bite in, he was ready to toss it. The cheese was very obvious spray can quality, as it slid right off the dog in one long, oozing string. As for the chili, what little was actually on the dog was crusty and quite possibly a few days old.
My protein burger was dry, and even the generous helping of Thousand Island dressing they gave me couldn't disguise the cardboard taste of the patty. The lettuce leaves were shredded in places, and covered in so many brown spots I actually had to remove them rather than contemplate just how "fresh" it was.
The fries were decent, covered in a nice and zesty dusting of spice. I can't attest to the deliciousness of their shakes, so sorry.
The woman behind the counter seemed nice enough, but it didn't quite appear that she knew how to work the system they use to place orders. She had to ring me up multiple times because she would leave something off the order, or make adjustments to the info she entered. No biggie, but I'd prefer to sign one receipt once instead of several at different times. She also forgot our drinks several times when passing our tables, despite our asking.
All in all, it's not a place I'll be making a repeat trip to. It's nothing personal; I just wasn't impressed enough to give it a fluke pass. -
Review from Todd O.
Brookline, MA
9/23/2008
So thirty minutes after being told not to go to this joint. I decided to make it my dinner destination. There are two parts to this place. The good and the bad aka the food and the price.
So I had a double cheeseburger and a strawberry shake. Combined they cost me a whopping $10.48. To be honest I couldn't imagine or afford to spend another three dollars for fries. I thought the burger was great. I could really taste the grill on the burger which I enjoyed. The shake was nice as well. My friends ordered the fries and I had a handful of those and they were great also. But to spend ten and change and not even get fries is a bit ridiculous if you ask me. They had no combo deals offered to save you a dollar or two when ordering a whole meal. To spend that much and walk away hungry is a bit out of order. Also the size or the fries was not the size of a three dollar order of fries.
Last but not least the décor was very coke oriented. Which was nice except they served coke in a can. If you are going to offer coke and shakes under the same roof you should also offer coke floats.
Overall good experience but a bit expense. -
Review from Gregory C.
Brookline, MA
7/25/2009 1 photo
The atmosphere is an attempt at a 50s burger place. I really enjoyed my fries, and I think the burger was a bit above average. The service was hospitable and my food was ready within 10min. This place isn't even close to an In-N-Out so don't set your expectations for a double-double w/cheese. I paid just under $10 bucks for a cheese burger (lettuce, tomato and house sauce which tasted similar to thousand island dressing), fries and a can of coke. Any extra topping will cost you .45 each. I feel this is the going rate for an experience above fast food in Boston. I'll most likely return as I live within the area.
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Review from rob h.
Brookline, MA
10/10/2009
Great Fries . . .burgers taste OK but are a bit small. . . I like Bartley's better and Audobon is a much better burger. . . the fries are really good. . . i have seen better burgers.
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Review from Jenn H.
Boston, MA
4/27/2009
this place is like a 50's diner and i like 50's diners but this one was just bad, a poseur, fake, rip off one, which made me mad, they only have like the color red and coke products everywhere, they need to brush up on their history, or maybe i should just open one up and show them how's it done. the only thing i like its their name.
