Jeffrey's Hamburgers

Classic neighborhood burger spot with made-to-order burgers, fries, and shakes in a no-frills casual setting at neighborhood prices.

Jeffrey's Hamburgers keeps the classic burger-and-shake outing appealing through choice and attention to the basics. At its Menlo Park location on El Camino Real, the business grinds its Angus beef daily and lets you build from there with different cheeses, buns and toppings. A mushroom burger with garlic-and-soy-seasoned mushrooms or a pineapple teriyaki burger gives you alternatives to the familiar cheeseburger. We like that turkey and garden patties are also listed, making it easier for a group to find common ground. Avocado, bacon and grilled onions provide more ways to personalize an order, while homemade soup and salads broaden the meal possibilities. The soda-fountain side of the menu is part of the draw: shakes range from vanilla and strawberry to coffee, Oreo and mint chocolate chip, with a root-beer float offering another nostalgic finish.