The Take
Order the Big Boy burger with a side salad and skip default fries. Slop Score 71 marks a straightforward nostalgia play with no healthy LARP.
Nostalgia chasers signal retro status by hitting the double-decker classic, but the chain stays locked in industrial frying defaults and vague oil info.
The Verdict
Big Boy delivers the exact 1936 double-patty experience minus any upgrade on fats or produce. The identity flex works for people who want 1950s vibes without pretending it's health food.
Ask about butter swaps on the grill for the based order. Otherwise the loaded shakes, rings, and default fries keep it firmly in the seed-oil era. Slop Score 71. Order the burger with salad or stay home.
Common Questions
Is Big Boy healthy?
No. Classic patties sit on buns with industrial sides and dressings as defaults.
Does Big Boy use seed oils?
Likely. Public details stay thin on current frying oils and grill prep.
Can you sub animal fat at Big Boy?
Ask directly. Some locations may accommodate butter swaps on grill items.
