Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- The oldest Bob's Big Boy restaurant anywhere is on Riverside Drive in Toluca Lake neighborhood of Burbank
Something new at an old favorite. Built in 1949, Bob’s Big Boy at 4211 West Riverside Drive, is the oldest triple-B restaurant in the country and a local and state landmark as well. And it’s still packing them in — tourists and local folks. A while back, I hung out at a counter seat taking care of serious business with one of those triple-B burgers and grooving to the back-in-the-day oldies music.
My server, a smiley guy named Alex, was terrific. He recommended the raspberry ice tea which had a great taste– not watered down like some restaurant drinks. Alex has worked at this Boy’s Big Boy nine years. When I asked for his favorite dish, he didn’t hesitate: “Hot turkey sandwich with the cranberry sauce.” Well, I’m gonna have to skip the burger and try that the next time.
