Nation's Giant Hamburgers & Great Pies

"We were not served. After paying over $60 for for breakfast, only one of our parties meal (burrito) was completed. Four similar orders who arrived after us were served. After checking on our order, I find it was only just then started to cook. So, I asked for my money back, the cashier argued at first, but after I explained no mater how well it was made we would not be enjoying our Saturday morning there at Nations. And, personally I think it is a disservice to all, to reward bad business."

"Easy to find location with plenty of seating. Impossibly large, messy burgers ready in less than 15 minutes! We may go back later to try dessert. Overall, an enjoyable experience for my dining companion's birthday."

"Has the feel of an old burger shop. The food is good. The service is pleasant. I love that the burgers are cooked to order and have a good amount of vegetables. But if you are going, try the pies. It’s a tradition for me to get one of their strawberry tarts in June. It’s basically a small strawberry pie, and it’s delicious."

"I am no stranger to "Nation's Giant Hamburgers" as I frequented many of their locations when I used to live in the Bay Area. Since it had been well over two decades (my last time eating at one of their locations was around 1998-99), I figure I was due for my Nation's fix. This takes me on a trip to the Sunrise Marketplace in Citrus Heights where I finally had the opportunity trying their delicious burgers. Located directly on busy Sunrise Blvd. and just north of Madison Ave. in Citrus Heights, this Nation's location has been around since late-2011. Which is very surprising considering the amount of eateries that come and go; particularly in this part of town. I came here on the evening of Friday 8/27/2021 at around 6:45pm. Parking was very easy to find and there were a ton of open spaces available. And many people may not know this; as of late-2021, this is the only Nation's Giant Hamburgers in the Sacramento area with many of their locations in the Bay Area and a few locations in the San Joaquin Valley. As far as the inside goes, this place is very spacious. Considering there was only one other customer dining in during my visit, the place had plenty of available seating throughout with a significant amount of tables and booths. I almost consider the look and feel of this place resembling a small modern diner; especially since they specialize in sweet treats such as their famous pies with over a dozen to choose from. They also have a large dedicated breakfast menu as well as chicken sandwiches, fish burgers, BLT's, chili dogs, and of course what they are known for which is their standard burgers. Since I wanted the burger experience, I went the simple route by ordering a plain "Hamburger" with everything on it, a side of fries and a drink. Total price came to around $12 (after tax). This place offers a self-serve fountain drink area and a condiment station which includes ketchup and hot sauce. After my order was ready, I was ready to indulge to find out if this place was as good as I remember. After the first bite, the overall flavor and taste was well above average. The burger was seasoned to perfection while the bun had the right amount of consistency. They also packed a ton of lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and pickles (as those are available upon request). The fries were soft on the inside with the right amount of crisp on the outside. Overall, "Nation's Giant Hamburgers" was an above average experience. Service was just average as many of the employees really didn't converse with me when I ordered or when I received my food. Keep in mind that this part of town has some competition with "Smashburger" and "The Habit" being less than 1/2 mile away. But for a delicious, generous sized burger, definitely give Nation's a try. My rating, a solid four stars."