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Big Boy

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Since 1936, Big Boy Restaurants has been serving generations of guests with timeless American comfort food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Home of the original Big Boy burger, our menu features something for everyone: hearty homestyle breakfasts, delicious burgers and sandwiches, fresh salads, classic dinner plates, and irresistible desserts like our hot fudge ice cream cake and signature pies. And don’t forget the milkshakes - thick, creamy, and absolutely unforgettable. They’re the perfect treat to top off any meal. Bi... read more

Location details

660 US-131, Kalkaska, MI, 49646, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tue7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wed7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thu7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fri7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sat7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sun7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
3.71,190 reviews
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Jay J. 
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5 years ago

I stopped in for dinner on my way home from a volleyball game with my daughter. We arrived about 7:30 placed our order immediately, we waited about 30 min for a Big Boy and Waffle breakfast. The restaurant was not busy, no more than 7 other tables. And when the food arrived my fries looked and tasted like they had been sitting around for those 30 mins and the Big Boy sandwich was missing the cheese had almost no secret sauce and was very dry. I didn't bother sending anything back cause I was worried how much longer I wo... read more

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David W. 
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6 years ago

Waitresses were very friendly, attentive, and hard working. The restaurant was very clean. By Big Boy standards, though, the food was very poor. First, we waited almost 30 minutes for our food. When it finally arrived it was either cold or tasted reheated. The food was definitely not fresh. We will find another place -or another Big Boy- to eat next time. 

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Clint L. 
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6 years ago

Normal breakfast buffet costs $12.99 but the cold side wasn't working so we got the hot side only for $8.99. And that's where the good news stopped. I mean it's buffet, what should you expect?!? Wet eggs, flabby bacon, dry biscuits, blah, blah, blah. It is what it is. 

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Rose F. 
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6 years ago

Had to wait to be seated even though they were not busy. No one paying attention to what going on around them. Got pasta took 35 min then it was cold asked waitress to put in microwave she said the Alfredo is always served cold. She took it back warmed it up so then it was at least Luke warm. Garlic bread was good. Had to ask for more water wasn't offered. Second order of pasta spaghetti with meat sauce was luke warm lots of noodles not enough sauce to cover noodles. Really not impressed at all. Wouldn't go back. 

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Lawrence S. 
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8 years ago

First and foremost it was clean! The service was good, our waitress Catherine was very attentive and quick. When we ordered, the place maybe had six tables, half of which were already eating. I had my mom with me and between the two of us we ordered a Slim Jim with fries and a chicken strip dinner....nothing that should take long....but it took 18 minutes to come out of the kitchen.... the good when it did arrive was hot, correct and good. The prices are getting a bit higher...they need to watch that...I use to love get... read more

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Tracy W. 
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8 years ago

Probably would never stop again we got our food pretty fast but it was cold, like not just Luke warm but cold! Not very tasty either kind of bland. waitress disappeared. Had to ask someone else to check us out. Then as we were leaving she comes in from outside??? Hmmm. Just not a good experience. 

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M D. 
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8 years ago

Our waiter was very rude. After over an hour wait, our food were still not ready. The drink we ordered (Sierra mist) has rust in it. We called and talked to the manager, she was not really listening to our concerns. She stated that they can't keep up with the high volume of tourists. Very disappointing. I would not put any star if I could. 

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Tabitha B. 
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10 years ago

Ridiculously slow. I ordered but thinking about leaving and going to McDonalds next door. If you come here, better not have any place you need to be. 

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Amanda H. 
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10 years ago

Waited forever for our food, the restaurant smelled like a barn an the waitress was unfriendly and less than efficient. Has to ask for straws... Twice for our drinks... Needless to say we won't be back. What a terrible experience :( 

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How is Big Boy rated?

Big Boy has a 3.7 star rating with 1,190 reviews. 

When is Big Boy open?

Big Boy is closed now. It will open at 7:00 a.m.