Big Boy in Troy, MI

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History of Big Boy

In 1936, Bob Wian sold his prized DeSoto Roadster to purchase a small hamburger stand in Glendale, California. He named it Bob's Pantry.

One night in 1937, a regular customer requested something different for a change. Bob went to work and the first double-decker hamburger was born.

Customers couldn't get enough of Bob's new creation. One fan in particular was a chubby six-year-old boy in droopy overalls.

He would often help Bob sweep up in exchange for a free burger. In honor of his young friend, Wian decided to name the better burger the Big Boy®. Another regular customer, a movie studio animator, sketched the now famous character on a napkin.

The rest is history.

Big Boy Today

We have been proudly serving traditional American food for over 75 years! We use only the freshest ingredients to bring our customers the highest quality food available. Visit us today for endless soup, salad and a fresh fruit buffet, or choose from endless pasta, fish & chups, hot fudge ice creamcake, a slim jim grilled to perfection and more. Don't forget to try our world-famous Big Boy Double Deck Cheeseburger! We pride ourselves on the food served to your table. You won't be disappointed!