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Red Onion is located in California.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Good sized and tasty burgers. And, ironically enough I ordered a cheeseburger (with swiss though). Maybe the Squeeze Inn really did change my ways! A little too much mayo for my taste however...Small,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to the Red Onion for years now. They make the best burgers, fries, and onion rings. They are just good. The people are nice, the prices are way reasonable, and the chow is good....
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Burger joints are appallingly common but usually offer appallingly bland food. This unprepossessing restaurant tucked under the BART tracks is not only adorable on the inside but offers that rare...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have literally searched the continent looking for a more perfect fast food burger than this place, but I haven't found it. The burgers here aren't inventive, and they're not made with fancy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very decent burgers...good pie...and an amazing Mexican scramble. Save the tofu scramble with multigrain croissants and pomegranate antioxidant smoothie for another time. Don't expect a fancy Solano...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place averages 4 stars, really?? The veggie burger is nothing special -- it's definitely packaged and re-heated. The burgers are large, but all the ingredients are uber-low quality. Think...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Addendum to previous review;original review below.OK I know I said I said a lot about oscars burgers over in Berkeley but if your over by Richmond. Richmond not the Richmond in SF. there's a little...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being a vegetarian for over 20 years, I tend to avoid the burger joints. But Red Onion is so down-home, friendly-wonderful that I have to keep going back. Their veggie burgers are awesome! Their onion...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was asked if I wanted "everything on it" and said yes. "Everything" is a wonderful amount of vegetation: two tomato slices, two red onion slices, a thick slice of iceberg lettuce and mayo. Great big...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best little burger joint around. Friendly family owned and operated. All food is cooked to order. Yummy onion rings and fries.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
fabulous. Why go to chain restaurants when we have family owned great places like this? and yes they do now take credit cards. fabulous burgers, people couldn't be nicerSandy in Richmond
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having grown up in El Cerrito, I can attest that this place consistently makes one of the best burgers in the East Bay.What makes this place great?...1. They DEEP FRY the bacon!!! YUM! 2. The nice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I continue to learn something new everyday. I didn't realized that San Pablo Ave. is one of the longest streets in the East Bay. So that means, there should be some good eats on that lengthy street...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good, thick burgers. Mine happened to be loaded with a much too-large pile of lettuce, but I just picked that off and then it was good. A giant, juicy tomato slice (mmm), a lot of red onion (picked...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
No, no, no, no, no! There is grade inflation going on here.The burger isn't good. I really wanted it to be, but it was dry and tasteless. The onion rings were just regular diner onion rings. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
another great, cheap diner in el cerrito. the place is tiny, but they have a lot of seats at the counter and a few tables to the side. the bathroom is also tiny, but surprisingly clean as hell for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
three words oneach line forthe red oniongreat local joint for juicy burgerschili cheese friesbreakfast or lunch counter or tablecheapest place aroundreal nice peoplefamily owned businessyou'll leave...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the area this place is awesome! The veggie burger is decent, nothing too special but you can always ask for extra stuff on it, I like bbq sauce and or ranch with onion rings. My bf also likes this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At first glance, thought this would be a dive. Went inside and didn't feel any better. Simple menu, wasn't what I expected, and small place with just a counter and couple tables; reminded me of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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Been eating here since I first had my drivers license, and I kept coming back. Nothing fancy, but always a favorite.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Red Onion is tasty, affordable and much better than fast food stuff...My wife and I have only tried the burgers/fries/rings and shakes so far, but want to go for breakfast sometime and check that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I just had breakfast there today. We eat here often and it's always worth the drive. The burgers are fantastic and breakfast is unbeatable ! The owner is usually there and all their staff...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Burgers here are good- way better than a "fast food" drive thru and the people are great.Pros:You can order your burger with quite a few different toppings- cheese, bacon, onions, grilled onions,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After eating there twice, I've realized that this is hands down the best burger place in the area. With the freshest ingredients and top quality beef, the it nails the quintessential spirit of what a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I literally just came back from this restaurant about 4 hours ago. It was my first time here and I absolutely loved it. The menu was vast, and it took me a while to choose what I wanted. I ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummmmmmmyyyy burgers! Nice short menu for people like me who have a hard time making decisions. And they have onion rings. Nice place to go have lunch before or after you go to Home Depot across the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The place looks to be a dive from the outside but the burgers are extremely good! Service is great too. I have never tried the pie but it is in one of those rotating glass showcases which along with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quick, tasty, big burgers. Call ahead if you are in a super hurry, but the wait is not long at all. Neighborhood joint.
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love a good burger and this place is very good! Hot off the grill literally!! My burger was still hot when I was finishing it and I took my time. Happy and friendly staff and good prices. My son...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off by saying this is my favorite burger in the Bay Area. I've had my fair share of burgers, but this classic-style setup is amazing. The portions are large and few people can actually...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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this red onion was suppose to taste just like the original place but it doesnt. The burger sizes are different then the other one. and the fries are to dry
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The onion rings are to die for! I highly recommend it. Plus I had the cheeseburger and it was huge and delicious! The service was great and the price is quite affordable. Small place, a few seats...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very small building but the burgers were fantastic. I had the cheeseburger with fries. The burger was cooked to perfection but the atmosphere feels a little off. Maybe it was because everyone was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Small, but everythings delicious. I used to cut class to hang out here and eat with friends.A little dirty feeling, and it definitely could use some updating, but the food is artery clogging good and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They accept credit cards now. HOORAY!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Husband and I were hungry and wanted a place to eat before enduring the scary Home Depot. After 1/2 hour of back and forth, we decided to try The Red Onion. Its a cool restaurant where it was obvious...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i been coming here since 1997 i used to work near here and used to go to lunch here and i,ve been coming back ever since it,s a cool little hamburger joint right under the bart bridge the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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This little hole in the wall right off of san pablo is so yummy. Good old fashioned cheese burgers they make in front of you and amazing crispy onion rings. The staff is always friendly and the have the most...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just recently started going here for breakfast and am addicted! The service is great, amazing hash browns, egg sandwiches and Mexican scrambles! Thanks Red Onion for being consistently good!
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another reason to visit the small strip of San Pablo Ave. in El Cerrito / Richmond between where the BART crosses San Pablo and where the 80 crosses San Pablo. The area isn't pretty, but for some...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This pint-sized spot is situated right under BART tracks and looks like it's been there forever and hasn't changed a bit. We opted to sit at the counter where we could see all the grilling action....
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped here on a return trip from UC Berkeley........its right close to the El Cerrito BART station.....great hamburgers, onion rings, milkshakes, and chicken sandwiches.Fans of the "Squeeze Inn"...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another reason why why YELP is so great.. the other day, all i wanted was a real messy burger from a cool spot I've never been to.. and yelp guided me to The Red Onion in El Cerrito..The burgers are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh, this is the second burger joint I've reviewed this month. It's definitely time to put the onion rings down and eat a damn salad, Kristi.But my goodness is that going to be kinda hard knowing that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! I have been eating here for over 10 years. For awhile, when my sisters and I were in high school, we came so often after our soccer games, they knew our names and asked how the game...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you can get past the guilt of a 2,500 calorie lunch, you'll be in burger heaven here. Greasy, cheesy goodness.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is your classic American greasy spoon burger. It is not the best burger you will ever have, or the most gourmet, but it satisfies. The family who run it are really friendly, and the parking is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Your basic, unpretentious, greasy burger with lots of fresh toppings. Onion rings left me a bit unimpressed, the texture of the coating was good but flavor was lacking. Haven't tried the fries yet....
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down this has the best burger in the Bay Area it is so yummy. the location is not the greatest they do have parking and you can get your food in a bout 5-10 minutes good place to go when you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place, it's very straight-forward. They have a very basic menu with less than 10 items. The burgers are good, and cheap, and the onion rings are nice and crispy. I've had better...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are two, no, three things to say about this place.1) when we walked in I was a little overwhelmed at the sudden way that it seemed everyone turned at once to look at us when we came in- it's not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! I have not been here in a while because I moved out of the area, but it was so good while it lasted!The hamburgers are BIG and real. Mmm.. and they use a thick-ass slice of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have to say, i have only been there a couple of times, but it is such a tragedy what happened at this restaurant. seriously, what kind of people are out there in this world who have nothing better...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't eat meat, but I ate the fries and chocolate shakes there. Cool little place to grab a snack.RIP to the owner, that's horrible.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burger is great with both the grilled and red onions. I like the onion rings too but that might be onion overkill for some. It's a nice enough place to eat at (and the parking is convenient) but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in on my way from BART. Outside the smell reminded me of a diner I used to go to in Chicago. Inside the smell was the diner from Chicago. We sat down down at the little diner table, and right...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i completed a solid night of heavy drinking the night prior, decided to get a little adventurous considering my hang over habits are pretty consistent( water, coffee, water, shower, soup, water then...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great hole-in-the-wall diner. Decent burgers; their "everything" consists of the bun, patty, mayo, a little bit of mustard, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. A little over $7 for a cheeseburger and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers ,nice family run operation
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I have been going to Red Onion for years. We always order the same thing, a hamburger with red onions and grilled onions. It is the best combination and they don't charge more for it....
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just ate here last week and we have been patronizing them for the last 20 years. This is just appaling to me. There is something to learn here: in an era when there is such a backlash against...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG is soo right Susan B. We just ate there yesterday. Those guys are so nice in there, its a g-d damn shame.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On a lark, I followed a caravan of beat-up white pickups into the Red Onion parking lot. (When at Home Depot, do as the Home Depotians do.)From the outside: a small throwback burger joint that looks...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good greasy burgers, and if you get it to go, you'll be able to see through the bag once you're home, there's so much grease!I'm nowhere near the carnivore I was a few years ago, but get one of their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, the beauty of Yelp. I search for burgers near Berkeley, and Red Onion comes up, with 8 reviews, all positive. I was in the mood for a juicy burger, and everyone says they're great, and cheap too....
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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This place is it. Nothing fancy, mean burgers. They tend to pile the lettuce a bit high, but the service is great and efficient. It's a place to just go with the guys and appreciate a good 'ol red mea...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the best burger place in the East Bay. They are a small burger joint right across from the Home Depot in El Cerrito. I love this place since the first time I when here when I was 10....
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's really good! Plus I paid $6.66 for a cheeseburger and a chocolate malt. EVEN BETTER!
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best cheap East Bay burger made with love by a welcoming staff of friendly folks. We went twice within two days to test the magic and make sure it's real. It's Real! Real Good. I needed to salt and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Everything about it is perfect. The little counter. The toaster they put the buns through. The old-timey coke ad collage wallpaper. The burgers are perfect, iconic hamburgers....
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Tiny hole in the wall" pretty much describes the Red Onion... so does "tiny American diner." Good burgers and very affordable and also a nice atmosphere you can't get at chain burger joints... so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best cheeseburger ever. Simple ingredients. Iceberg lettuce never delivered so much magic crunch. Ironic and charming location under the BART overpass.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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Red Onion has outstanding burgers. Equally important, the staff will prepare everything as you request. I like my fries crispy. You can be sure they will be if I make that requiest One time they made a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tiny whole-in-the-wall place with great burgers, onion rings, and fries. This is the way burgers should always be made -- fresh off the grill, made to order. Dine in and enjoy the thundering rumble...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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If you're lookin' for an actual burger spot, The Original Red Onion, is where you wanna go. This place gets down to the 'nitty-gritty' so to speak and serves burgers that dont have any new tricks atta...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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The Red Onion on San Pablo is a hole-in-the-wall, tiny little diner. But from it's grill comes heavenly hamburgers, cheeseburgers from paradise, delicious grilled cheese, juicy chicken sandwiches, hearty ham...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2003
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When you get tired of Jack-in-the-Box and Burger King, come here and find out what a really good burger is all about. Under the roar of the Richmond line of BART sits this teeny little grill, featuring some...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2002
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