Big Chico Burger

Love the one pound burger I'm able to split with me and my kids and still be full. Service is always wonderful when we go in

I think this might be the most underrated burger joint in Chico. Of all the local spots, they use the best ingredients. The bread they use for the buns is fresh and unique, their house sauce has great flavor, they have a great selection of condiments at the burger bar (including, and especially dill pickles for a nice acidic hit to blend with the salt and fat of the burger - you might be thinking "every burger place has pickles" but not like these).

Their specialty burgers like the green Ortega chili burger and the guacamole special are excellent, though nowadays I enjoy their 1/2lb bacon burger. Fries or onion rings, you can't go wrong. Their beer battered onion rings might be the best in town, but it's hard for me to pass up just a regular batch of fries with their house seasoning.

To round out this review, I really like the location even though it's not exactly central, I think they picked a clever spot for their business they were able to build a nice establishment there. They have a small parking lot which can be challenging to navigate, especially if it's full. It's a great place to hit up if you're coming or going to Upper Park and want to grab some lunch or dinner before or after, or maybe you want a burger before you go to see a movie two miles up the road. It's well-situated for all of that in my opinion.

If I want to have lunch there on a weekday I try to avoid the rush from the PV lunch hour just because it can be crazy with all of the students in the dining room and patio. Generally speaking though, the vibe is always chill, the kitchen works at a good pace, and most importantly the product is consistently good. Which is the mark of a good establishment.