Lucky Boy Drive-in Restaurant
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Top Sentiments among Lucky Boy Drive-in Restaurant Reviewers
Best burger joints
Good breakfast burritos
Best tasting breakfast meal
Good pastrami sandwiches
Best chili dogs
Big french fries
Fresh tasting meat
Unbelievable zucchini fries
Great egg sandwiches
Love Tuna Melts
Customer Reviews (99 reviews)
ElaineG
on Yahoo Feb 22, 2010this place is great. If you are a health nut please stay away. unless you are able to drop the bullshit for a few minutes to bask in this great calorie fest..then I suppose. If you are a newb at the monster burger get a... (more)
foodforfel
on Citysearch Jan 30, 2010Lucky Boy is a traditionalist. If you're looking for a breakfast burrito with all the traditional fixings - potatoes, eggs, bacon, and cheese - you've found it. This is as traditional as it gets. It will satisfy any... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 29, 2010Who would have known that this burger joint is run by a Greek chef... They have the best breakfast burritos in the area. These are not yo... (more)
The Good Grub
on Citysearch Dec 27, 2009I have one simple theory when it comes to great food .... if the place looks like a shack, and it has a line out the door, it must have some seriously Good Grub. With Lucky Boy, the theory... well... she lives! Sure the guys... (more)
Jessica
on Yahoo Jun 20, 2009ok.. where to start.. it is the best!! my boyfriend literally lives there!.. we are huge fans.. everything is so delicious!!.. if u have not been there go now!!!! they close at 2!.. youu have to try the pastrami chili... (more)
Junkfoodjunky1961
on Yahoo Apr 04, 2009If you,re looking for the ultimate hangover breakfast try the Breakfast Burrito.Loaded with potatoes,Cheese,and a pound of bacon you'll love it.This is place is all about quantity. (more)
Missing LB in Monterey
on Yahoo Nov 26, 2008I've got one word for you...ZUUUUCOOO! the zucchini fries are off the hook. dang i miss this place. (more)
El Greco
on Yahoo Nov 26, 2008The overall connection between the burgers of which you all speak (Topps, etc) is they are all Greek-owned burger establishments, and generally they are single, maybe a sister store at most, locations. I have... (more)
george
on Yahoo Nov 26, 2008I have to say that I ordered the pastrami and it was inedible. It was dripping out grease and oil and not in a good way. I bravely ate half of it before I threw the rest away. I will assume the other stuff is good because... (more)
owencev
on Citysearch Sep 08, 2008I recently returned to Lucky Boy after 5 years with my wife last weekend, and it was disgusting. The burger patty was warm not hot, the fries were soggy with grease, and the corn dog was burnt beyond recognition. We... (more)
The Realist
on Yahoo Sep 02, 2008Fantastic Food. Great Double Cheese Burgers. Incredible Pastrami. Been going there for 33 years. Always good. Always fast. Always a lot of food. they are busy for all 3 meals of the day. Great spot for pregame or post... (more)
Oscar V
on Yahoo Jul 31, 2008Oh yahhhh, now we're talkin'...the burgers are delicious and try the awsome breakfast burritos...u all will love it...gigantic and yummm (more)
Reezy
on Yahoo Jun 18, 2008Well I grew up around the corner and have been growing up with lucky boy for twenty years and it will always be my #1, All I have To Say is if you Haven't been there, then you NEED to go..... (more)
Christian
on Yahoo May 22, 2008Well I had to travel on the Gold Line just to go there it's pretty awesome place to hang out with friends the is 1000x better than Mickey D's or any other burger joint (more)
John
on Yahoo May 22, 2008I've been a denizen of this Lucky Boy locale since 1979. I used to go to the unit in South Gate but that's another story. "Pete" the guy behind the counter would know our order before we got a chance to speak. "One, no... (more)
miri
on Yahoo May 22, 2008Wow memories, we use to go for lunch everyday in high school. The chili cheese fries are yummy along with their burgers. Very good food my kids like thier food too when we go back to visit Cali.... (more)
npphotog
on Yahoo May 22, 2008It's fast food, not a health food restaurant. You go there for the fat, calories, and the smell of heavy grease. You gain weight just standing there without eating. But do eat and you will be satisfied. Breakfast... (more)
Ari
on Yahoo May 22, 2008Back in the 70's on Saturday night we used to go to the Loch Ness and later the John Bull pubs in Pasadena. After a pleasant evening of liquid refreshment we would head home about 10:30 and stop at Luck Boy on the way. We got... (more)
Studman
on Yahoo May 22, 2008I live right down the street from this place, it's a grease pit. There are other burger places in teh Pasadena Area that are soooo much better. (more)
Melly G
on Yahoo May 22, 2008Of all the things I miss about living in the SF Valley, Lucky Boy is in the top 3! Breakfast burritos that would make you smack your granny for just one more bite! (more)
vickylynne01@...
on Yahoo May 22, 2008Been going there for decades! No so often anymore. My waistline can't take it! Only negative is no drive-thru. All burgers/sandwiches are made to order and simply delicious. Large sized portions are good for... (more)
Chicago Bears
on Yahoo May 21, 2008Best breakfast burritos in town !!! Love the egg, bacon , and hashbrown burrito. (more)
Mario M
on Yahoo May 08, 2008I think there o.k. There quality of food seems to have gone down over the years. There breakfast burritos used to be the best, but now they mass produce them. The potatoes seem to be all dried up and the bacon or sausage... (more)
ambaprl
on Citysearch Apr 26, 2008if you like good food.... I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT. no seriously though, if you don't like you are a toolbox. (more)
T.
on Yahoo Apr 09, 2008Make sure you know what you want when you get to the window. Remember the soup Nazi? Anyways ALL of their food is great from pastrami (Better than The Hat's) to even their egg sandwiches. Order some fries. You get a large... (more)
cc la'poe
on Yahoo Mar 27, 2008Ok peeps, try the terriaki avocado burger. That's all I'm saying. (more)
runner91730
on Yahoo Mar 27, 2008I work late often in Pasadena and Lucky Boy is just a short drive from my work. I always get what they call a breakfast burrito. It's stuffed with bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, and cheese all wrapped in a giant tortilla. I... (more)
LCNative
on Yahoo Mar 27, 2008Been going here for over 20 years and as good today as way back then. This is one of the best burger place in Pasadena. Top's is a close second. Onion rings are one of the goto items. Huge in size and quantity. This is one of... (more)
Badmofo
on Yahoo Mar 12, 2008I can't believe nobody even mention about the Chicken Fried Steak Burger! You haven't have a burger until you have the Chicken Fried Steak Burger! (more)
josie
on Yahoo Jan 25, 2008Oh my, what great food, had the avacado burger with fries, ordered a pastrami for later that night, delicious. Highly recommend!!! (more)
RAZZ
on Yahoo Jan 10, 2008THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, JUST GO THERE FRO THE BURGERS , THEY ACTUALLY TASTE LIKE A BURGER ,,!!! NOTHING BEATS THEM , THERES A VERIETY OF MENU OPTIONS , THAT,S WHAT GOOD ABOUT LUCKY BOY,IF YOU TAKE A GROUP OF PEOPLE , THEY... (more)
Alex Salam
on Yahoo Jan 10, 2008This place is awesomeeeeee.......They have the best breakfast burritos.....They are kind of pricy but its worth it for those bomb ass burritos.......The bacon breakfast burrito and a large orange bang really... (more)
Moira
on Yahoo Jan 10, 2008Oh my goodness!!! Don't get me started on this place. Many memories of late night runs. Let's see...there is their cheeseburger, bacon cheeseburger, onion rings, chili cheese fries (with ranch dressing), fried... (more)
Greattime
on Yahoo Jan 10, 2008A former co-worker took me to Lucky Boy about 7 years ago. Everytime I go, I always get their sausage breakfast burrito no matter what time it is. You must use both the salsa and ranch sause. Your taste buds will thank me,... (more)
Richard
on Yahoo Jan 10, 2008Yeah Lucky Boy! There are so many memories going there after leaving a club. The chili taste even better late a night. (more)
Jayson
on Yahoo Jan 06, 2008I can say some real good things about all of their food but I will reccommend their patty melt sandwiches....they are to die for...first time I had a bite it felt heavenly I promise... (more)
richard
on Yahoo Dec 05, 2007These guys have the best chili dogs and chili cheese fries you will ever taste. Don't forget the onions. (more)
Succulent
on Yahoo Dec 05, 2007That is a tasty burger so it is hard to choose between that and the Pastrami. That is so big you could make another sandwich out of it. Whenever I get down there for a visit I make a stop at Lucky Boy and Rick's on Walnut for a... (more)
CrazyTeenDreamer
on Yahoo Dec 05, 2007The fried zucchinis are the best...they don't make it like that up here in NoCal. (more)
Former Pasadena resident
on Yahoo Dec 05, 2007Their pastrami sandwiches ruled the city in the 70's and 80's! (more)
Wife of Lucky Boy Dreamer
on Yahoo Dec 05, 2007My husband dreams of their double bacon, cheese, & avocado burgers ...they're the best. Just ask all the friends, relatives, and co-workers he's dragged over there! We live an hour away and he'll find a reason to be... (more)
miss_me
on Citysearch Dec 05, 2007I was on the 110 freeway and decided I wanted to get a hamburger. I always see Lucky Boy on my way home from work. It is always crowded so I figured it must be good. I ordered a cheeseburger, paid with cash and waited for my... (more)
t
on Yahoo Nov 28, 2007FILTHY!! I don't care how good the food might be. I used to live in the area in the late 70s and moved back to Pasadena in January of 2007. I remembered the great food, so I was excited to return. What a dump!! I don't think... (more)
average_joseph
on Citysearch Nov 27, 2007FILTHY!! I don't care how good the food might be. I used to live in the area in the late 70s and moved back to Pasadena in January of 2007. I remembered the great food, so I was excited to return. What a dump!! I don't think... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 01, 2007Everything at Lucky Boys is delicious. The fastest way to clog your arteries, but oh so worth it. My favorite is the Pastrami sandwich and... (more)
citron23
on Citysearch Oct 15, 2007So I finally go here after hearing stories from different co-workers. My manager and I split a Pastrami sandwich and an order of Zuccinni. Yes the order of zucchini was very extra extra large and tasty, the pastrami... (more)
belton009
on Citysearch Oct 11, 2007After all the blabla? about this restaurant ?Lucky Boys, I decided to stop for breakfast, lunch and diner and what a bust? had I known the individual doing the rating were mostly street people, the working class, Joe... (more)