Lucky Boy
Hamburger restaurant · 640 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105, United States · United States
★ 4.4 on Google · 4,284 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Aug 5, 2026 · 73 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.4★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.4★
- Flagged
- 7%
- Coverage
- 23%
All reviews shown by Google
927 examined reviews
73 of 1,000
1,000 of 4,284 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 5, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that Lucky Boy is a popular Pasadena institution known for serving massive portions of comfort food, particularly its famous breakfast burritos, burgers, pastrami sandwiches, and chili cheese fries. While many patrons praise the generous serving sizes, quick service, and classic diner atmosphere, some reviewers note occasional inconsistencies with seasoning or express dissatisfaction with customer service and rising prices.
+ Repeated strengths
Generous Portions
Reviewers frequently highlight that the food portions are huge and often large enough to share or split into multiple meals.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-04-06
Lucky boy never disappoints. Their burritos are loaded, I mean, loaded with whatever you ask. Asada? Sure! Bacon? Let's Go! My favorite is their breakfast burrito with avocado and omg! Also their tuna sandwich is just on point. The place...
5★ · 2023-09-23
Delicious. Big enough to split and share. Full of Bacon umm umm good
Breakfast Burritos
The breakfast burritos receive widespread praise for being packed with ingredients, especially bacon, and remain a primary draw for visitors.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2023-06-22
This is the best breakfast burrito in all of LA county. I’ve been coming here as a kid and it has never let me down. I just had it again after a long hiatus and it didn’t fail me. The burrito is big to satisfy any food lover and the amount...
Burgers and Pastrami
Reviewers often recommend the charbroiled burgers and flavorful pastrami sandwiches as standout items on the menu.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-08-14
First time and very happy, I must say. Ordered a 1/2 pound cheeseburger with bacon* and it was a fantastic surprise. Meat flavor fabulous. Two juicy patties of meat and a good amount of bacon on it makes it one of the best burgers I have tr...
5★ · 2025-08-25
It was a laundry service
− Repeated complaints
Bland Flavor and Seasoning
Several reviewers report that certain items—particularly the potatoes, salsa, or chili—lack sufficient salt and flavor.
3 supporting reviews
2★ · 2023-04-01
Food is ok Not lot flavor Fries suck. Only place in town like it. they dont care
5★ · 2023-10-31
I noticed that alot of there foods are without salt or any type of seasoning. Burgers are great but they have no salt or pepper. Same thing with the fries.....unsalted and not pleasant to eat.
2★ · 2026-05-30
Breakfast burrito was mostly full of unseasoned mushy potato... very dry and unpleasant... salsa was also very bland.. poor execution of a breakfast burrito
Rude or Unfriendly Service
Multiple reviewers note instances of unhelpful, rushed, or abrupt customer service from staff members.
3 supporting reviews
2★ · 2023-03-28
Only thing that was good was the burger. Portions are generous. Guy running the show when I went was just rude. What kind of environment are you trying to create by chastising customers for not running up to pick up their food instantly whe...
2★ · 2023-11-02
About food quality ok Service was bad! Guy in the cashier not friendly, grumpy or this day that i visited he had problems at home or somewhere else Atmosphere ok Not come back again 👎
1★ · 2025-08-11
Very dissiapointed with the service and the food was ok.. they were stingy with the condiments and charged me for ketchup. Also I asked for salt since the fries didn't have any. They didn't give me any saying the fries are good. When i dro...
Cleanliness and Maintenance
Some visitors mention that the dining area, patio, or restrooms appear dated, dirty, or poorly maintained.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2023-06-13
Bacon burrito had lots of bacon. Potatoes kinda mushy they should fry there hashbrowns. Dirty inside but cool place
3★ · 2025-07-09
Review for Lucky Boy (Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena) I’ve been coming to Lucky Boy since back in the day — it used to be the spot for a good bacon burger and a late-night bite. Nostalgia definitely plays a part in why I’ve kept coming back. Bu...
1★ · 2025-10-12
It's now a dumb outside patio filthy, needs stem cleaned. Inside the same. Go to Tops on Hill and Walnut.
Good for
- Sharing large, hearty portions
- Grabbing a quick breakfast burrito on the go
- Late-night comfort food cravings
Avoid if
- You are sensitive to under-seasoned or bland food
- You expect pristine restaurant cleanliness and formal service
- You are looking for light or health-conscious meals
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Mar ’23 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr ’23 | 32 | 1 |
| May ’23 | 17 | 0 |
| Jun ’23 | 27 | 2 |
| Jul ’23 | 28 | 3 |
| Aug ’23 | 20 | 0 |
| Sep ’23 | 24 | 1 |
| Oct ’23 | 23 | 3 |
| Nov ’23 | 29 | 2 |
| Dec ’23 | 27 | 3 |
| Jan ’24 | 30 | 1 |
| Feb ’24 | 25 | 0 |
| Mar ’24 | 26 | 0 |
| Apr ’24 | 28 | 1 |
| May ’24 | 20 | 0 |
| Jun ’24 | 23 | 3 |
| Jul ’24 | 25 | 1 |
| Aug ’24 | 14 | 1 |
| Sep ’24 | 26 | 0 |
| Oct ’24 | 24 | 1 |
| Nov ’24 | 16 | 1 |
| Dec ’24 | 15 | 1 |
| Jan ’25 | 21 | 7 |
| Feb ’25 | 26 | 2 |
| Mar ’25 | 27 | 3 |
| Apr ’25 | 27 | 2 |
| May ’25 | 24 | 4 |
| Jun ’25 | 31 | 3 |
| Jul ’25 | 22 | 0 |
| Aug ’25 | 26 | 2 |
| Sep ’25 | 21 | 2 |
| Oct ’25 | 35 | 3 |
| Nov ’25 | 27 | 2 |
| Dec ’25 | 19 | 1 |
| Jan ’26 | 28 | 2 |
| Feb ’26 | 21 | 0 |
| Mar ’26 | 30 | 3 |
| Apr ’26 | 19 | 0 |
| May ’26 | 21 | 4 |
| Jun ’26 | 30 | 3 |
| Jul ’26 | 31 | 5 |
| Aug ’26 | 9 | 0 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- burst 5 five-star reviews on 2025-01-05 vs avg 0.6/day weight 1
- low activity account 68 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 2 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 73 flagged reviews.
Norma Benitez
342 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-01-05
Omg!!! Was i surprised that this place lives up to its reputation. The food was amazing, and the service was outstanding.
Anastasia Armendariz
1 review
★★★★★
2025-01-05
Kevin Olivas
673 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-05-16
What's the worst that could happen if I ate everything here?
Matteo Cargnello
8 reviews
★★★★★
2025-01-05
Great place with abundant portions and enticing dining experience!
Felicia Manier
82 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-01-05
Robert Parker
47 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-01-05
Noe Cardoza
2 reviews
★★★★★
2023-06-17
Malissa Barnwell-Scott
2 reviews
★★★★★
2023-06-23
C. Tran
1 review
★★★★★
2023-07-05
Hector Benitez
1 review
★★★★★
2023-07-13
Report generated Aug 5, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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