Hangout
Bob's Big Boy Burbank
The oldest Big Boy in America, home of the legendary Friday classic-car night.
Known for
- Oldest Big Boy in America (1949)
- Friday classic-car show, 4–10pm
- 'American Graffiti come to life'
- Glowing neon tower sign
- Diner burgers + shakes
- Free, all welcome
Best time
- Friday 4–10pm for the car show
- Cruise in early for a prime spot
- A diner the rest of the week
Typical visit
1–2 hrs on car night
Parking
On-site lot (fills on car night).
Entry
Free; free vehicle registration for the show.
What to expect
On Fridays the lot fills with hot rods and classics under the red neon; a diner the rest of the week.
What to avoid
Friday evenings are busy — come early if you're showing a car.
Built in 1949 and the oldest remaining Bob's Big Boy in the country — and every Friday 4–10pm its lot becomes SoCal's best classic-car show, 'American Graffiti come to life.' Diner fare, a glowing neon tower sign, Leno a regular.
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