Very disappointed. Had a great day at the beach and stopped in at TK since their food is always good. I was lucky enough to grab a seat inside while waiting for my order. While I was seated, Maggie informed me there would be no more dine-in service for the rest of the night. I respected that and remained seated quietly until my food was ready.
However, as I stood up to grab my order and condiments to-go, I noticed another gentleman receive his food and then sit down to eat—right in the spot I had just vacated. Maggie didn’t say anything to him.
I approached her and explained my confusion, as I had been told there was no more dine-in. She told me he must’ve arrived before the policy changed. I pointed out that wasn’t possible—he was sitting in the exact spot I had been in moments earlier.
I completely understand the need to prepare for closing, but I don’t understand the double standard. It left a sour note on what was otherwise...
Read moreIt is great to see that, after all these years, TK is still serving up the best burgers at a decent price.
Aging myself here, but lived off E. Balboa, towards the end of the peninsula, when I was UCI student from '07 - '08. TK Burgers was a regular spot for us on the weekends, romping on the beach.
I left California after graduating, but work just so happened to bring me back to the area. Walking in there, for the first time in 15 years, felt like I warped back to my college days. The decor, the food, the vibes, all remained the same. Was so happy to experience it again.
At the risk of sounding sappy, TK holds a special place and I was grateful to see they've held onto those roots and are still serving up great food, at a reasonable price, right off the beach.
You can get a whole meal thst tastes even better, for less than the cost of a single burger at Five Guys. Definitely worth a stop if...
Read moreGreat location and the staff we talked to was rad — friendly, articulate, chill. The kids that helped us were probably the highlight for this joint. The burgers are solid — good enough that I’d eat here again if i’m in the area but probably not “drive out of my way to eat here again” good. For the most part, i feel like it’s pretty tough to get cheeseburger wrong if you keep it basic. Obviously we’ve all had a bad burger, but these fall into the “hard to get a burger wrong” category. Pretty typical grilled, California style burger with the regular fixins — 1000 island, pickles, lettuce, purple onions, tomatoes. If you’re in the area,...
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