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Bob's Big Boy

This oldest surviving Bob's Big Boy is the 6th one, in Burbank.
In 1936, Bob Wian sold his beloved DeSoto Roadster to purchase a small hamburger stand in Glendale, California. He named it “Bob’s Pantry”. One night in 1937, a regular guest requested something different. Bob went to work and the first double-deck cheeseburger was born. Guests couldn’t get enough of Bob’s new creation. One fan in particular was a chubby six-year-old boy In droopy overalls. He would often help Bob sweep up in exchange for a free burger. In honor of his young friend, Wian decided to name the better burger the “Big Boy”.
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The history lesson
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The history lesson

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  • The history lesson
  • Panoramic
  • Sign 1
  • Sign 2
  • Sign 3
  • 49 for 1949, the year of its construction
  • Big Boy Himself. Looks good for being only 3 years younger than me (the Original Bob).
  • How could you not love this face?
  • Car Hop sign - car hops only work weekends. During the week, find a Sonic.
  • Charming
  • Classic fast food booth, leather and laminate
  • A corner booth
  • I always liked sitting at the counter.
  • The drive-through window menu.
  • Weekend car hop parking
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