Carl's Jr. — Restaurant in California

Vegetarians BE AWARE!! THE BEYOND BURGER IS COOKED ON THE SAME GRILL AS MEAT WITH NO ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR SEPARATE IT.

It may be plant-based but it is not vegetarian as it contains the animal grease it is cooked in.

It is may be a healthier option for meat eaters looking to cut down on meat, but it is not safe for vegetarians.

The store manager himself told me this, he said "we have one grill, there is nothing we can do".

This is a vegetarian burger cooked in beef grease. As a vegetarian over 20 years I have tried their beyond burger 3 times at 3 different locations since it was introduced and have had mild to extreme stomach problems and indigestion from eating it each time, leading me to ask how it is prepared after my last unpleasant experience. This is incredibly sad as I'm sure there was a lot of cost involved in coming so close to having a good vegetarian option only to contaminate it in the last step. Worse there is nothing to indicate to a vegetarian this is not for them. Long term Vegetarians will experience stomach issues when attempting to digest animal products. This is not even taking into account their personal reasons or feelings about eating animal products and meat contaminated products.

It would be so simple to resolve this by having a special or even just clean pan or even some foil that is put down to prevent contamination. I can't believe they didn't have this question come up and are completely unaware of the issue, it is impossible for this to be a simple oversight.

Beyond burger should cut off supplies until this is resolved or made clear in advertising and on the menu. Beyond has been clear they are not after the Vegetarian market but the meat eating market wanting to decrease the amount of animal meat eaten because of the environmental impact of production which is probably why they don't care about partnerships that have these kinds of deceptive practices.

Even people eating these because they are simply trying to be healthier should be aware because they are still getting an unhealthy dose of animal grease in their plant based burger. I don't have a problem with them selling whatever they want, just don't deceive people. If they mixed animal Grease into the product in preparation it would by definition not be vegetarian, the fact that the grease enters the product on the grill does not change the fact that it contains an animal product regardless of how and when it was added. Again my problem is not with the product but the lack of clarity on what the product is and how it's made. The only reason I'm aware is because it made me sick and I asked, after eating it, due to my suspicion it was the cause and the manager was unapologetically honest regarding the lack of any procedure to prevent the inevitable...

Ok so this is a review for a particular visit and not this location and establishment overall. The experience was significant enough for me to feel compelled to do this despite the understanding that this isn't the generally accepted and common usage of reviews. So, this temescal rd carls has been hit and miss over the last 20 years I've been visiting it. Mostly just ok with a relative slightly above average when comparing to other locations. With that being said I'm of the opinion that food serving establishments product has went down the tube's in comparison to that of 20+ years ago. This could be a not necessarily accurate "personal" perception issue or an accurate in reality across the board issue but that is here nor there. This reviews is to express my amazing almost time traveling threw taste and eating experience that I really have only come a slight inclination of experiencing before. I made my famous star"no cheese' combo with onion rings and cherry coke order on the app and proceeded to drive thru to pick up. When I got to the window I pardoned myself and asked the girl if she could possibly assure that my onion rings where cooked well because I had received undercooked ones on the last few visits. I was given my food and my stomach decided I would park and immediately eat my food. I do realize that this(my hunger and immediate consumption could) have a significant influence on my experience but with that said. It was great. I was a kid again devouring what at different times could be accurately described as my favorite fast food. The burger even looked the same as years gone by(with the exception of the split top bun which they adopted several years back) with all the condiments including mayo and ketchup-relish in the perfect proportions the onion rings where almost unrecognizable when compared to those recently encountered. Cooked perfect and if I didn't know better I would be suspicious of them being sliced from whole onions dipped and dregged in store. Anyways the whole experience was too good to not say(write) something. For the record I've had some not too great luck at this location once or twice and before this if you asked me about carls I'd respond with meh or what are my choices? But this experience has me very(hopefully not too) hopeful for the next time I find myself with them as a...

Subject: Exceptional Team Performance at Carl's Jr. Store #11000893

Dear Carl's Jr. Corporate Office,

I am writing to commend the outstanding performance of the team at your Carl's Jr. location at the intersection of the 15 Freeway and Temescal Canyon Road. My visit on May 28, 2024, at 5:06 PM was exceptional, and I feel that this team truly exemplifies the best of your franchise.

What stood out to me was the seamless teamwork and dedication to excellent customer service. Every team member was actively engaged, efficiently handling their tasks with a genuine attitude and welcoming smiles. The manager was also highly involved, personally attending to patrons with the same positive demeanor, which is something I have rarely seen at other locations.

Additionally, the cleanliness and overall upkeep of this location were remarkable, especially considering its somewhat remote setting. Many similar locations tend to fall into disrepair, but this team has maintained a pristine environment that enhances the customer experience significantly.

I believe this level of service deserves recognition. I encourage you to commend the shift working at this store on May 28, 2024, at 5:06 PM, as their hard work and dedication have clearly set them apart. This team is a shining example of what makes Carl's Jr. a great place to visit.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Best...