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Carl's Jr.

Burger · Arcata

3.8 · 502 reviews Google
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About Carl's Jr.

En Carl's Jr. de Arcata, te damos la bienvenida a un mundo de hamburguesas generosas y combinaciones irresistibles. Disfruta de nuestras deliciosas opciones y batidos cremosos en un ambiente acogedor. ¡Ven a descubrir por qué somos la opción favorita para los amantes de las buenas hamburguesas!

What Customers Say About Carl's Jr.

Carl's Jr. in Arcata receives mixed reviews. Many customers praise exceptional service, especially mentioning employees like Gunnar and Christie. However, issues with food quality (cold food, incorrect orders) and slow service are recurring complaints.

Popular Dishes

chicken strips chicken tenders grilled cheeseburger sandwich with bacon burger (4) onion rings milkshake frozen lemonade

Best For

Quick Bite Casual

Tip: Double-check your order before leaving, especially for drive-thru orders, to ensure it's made correctly.

Features

🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner Coffee
🎯 Casual 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

Frequently asked questions about Carl's Jr.

Carl's Jr. is located at 4900 Valley W Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521, Arcata.
Carl's Jr. offers burger cuisine.
Carl's Jr. has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Carl's Jr. offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Carl's Jr. based on customer reviews are: chicken strips, chicken tenders, grilled cheeseburger sandwich with bacon, burger, onion rings.
Carl's Jr. is ideal for quick bites, casual dining.
Carl's Jr. in Arcata receives mixed reviews. Many customers praise exceptional service, especially mentioning employees like Gunnar and Christie. However, issues with food quality (cold food, incorrect orders) and slow service are recurring complaints.
Double-check your order before leaving, especially for drive-thru orders, to ensure it's made correctly.
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Carl's Jr. Arcata Reviews

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Reviews (40)
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Rael Schulman

Humboldt County is blessed to have not one - but two - Carl's Jrs and they both rock! Always hot, tasty, and f a s t. Arguably the only legitimate-fast fast food restaurant operating in America when you consider the sorry state of the modern fast food restaurant. Employees always greet and are friendly and smiling, you can tell there are worse places to work. If you need a fast food burger, Carl's Jr. Is the way .

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Lynette S

Christie is the best she does her job efficiently and amazingly I get excited every time she takes my order cause I know I’ll get my food quickly and just how I like it!! Give her a raise!!!

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Inferno Concerno

Just by chance I decided to stop into this lovely establishment for breakfast . As luck would have it. It turned out to be one of the better decisions I've made in my life. I had a grilled cheeseburger sandwich with bacon on it and it was good. I don't know.I definitely would say it was great.Staff was attractive.Place was clean. Service was fast. If I had 3 thumbs, I would give it 3 thumbs up or well you know?

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Laura Langtry

I bought some chicken strips at different restaurant (think golden arches), and they were overly breaded, dense, difficult to chew, gave it to the dog. Tried the chicken tenders at Carl's Jr, and WOWZA!!!! Very Very fresh, moist, just extremely good--exactly what I would dream of with chicken tenders. supremely worth the price, and their french fries were so good! A MARVELOUS place to eat!

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Margaret Caldwell

Used the app for 1st time at the Arcata location I visit at least once a week. I clicjrd on this location and made my order. But it turned out the order was sent to my home location, probably bc I had set up the account w my home zip code. The staff at the Arcata location recognize me from my frequent visits, and they comped me on a replacement order. I felt very valued and appreciated as a customer. I'm now extra glad that my loyalty has switched from McDonald's.

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joan lubey

We've been here twice since moving back after being gone a while and they were as good as we remember. I feel bad they have to share their parking lot with gross hobos, I'm sure that deters folks from going there, but it shouldn't. Just drive thru and don't get out if ya don't want to be around them. They always have great fast food.

최명진

Gunnar is so good employee that I've never seen before in any other carls in this country. So kind and also manages his store super clean. I love his dedication on this store. He deserves much more than he gets now.

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P. Bronson Kays

A+. Best service and quality of food than any Carl’s Jr. / Hardee’s I’ve ever eaten. The night cashier deserves At least a dollar raise, so respectful and polite. God Bless you all and your families and thank you for the spectacular meal and service. I had to go out of my way to write this review

Lynette S
Lynette S

Christie is the best she does her job efficiently and amazingly I get excited every time she takes my order cause I know I’ll get my food quickly and just how I like it!! Give her a raise!!!

Laura Langtry
Laura Langtry

I bought some chicken strips at different restaurant (think golden arches), and they were overly breaded, dense, difficult to chew, gave it to the dog. Tried the chicken tenders at Carl's Jr, and WOWZA!!!! Very Very fresh, moist, just extremely good--exactly what I would dream of with chicken tenders. supremely worth the price, and their french fries were so good! A MARVELOUS place to eat!

Inferno Concerno
Inferno Concerno

Just by chance I decided to stop into this lovely establishment for breakfast . As luck would have it. It turned out to be one of the better decisions I've made in my life. I had a grilled cheeseburger sandwich with bacon on it and it was good. I don't know.I definitely would say it was great.Staff was attractive.Place was clean. Service was fast. If I had 3 thumbs, I would give it 3 thumbs up or well you know?

Margaret Caldwell
Margaret Caldwell

Used the app for 1st time at the Arcata location I visit at least once a week. I clicjrd on this location and made my order. But it turned out the order was sent to my home location, probably bc I had set up the account w my home zip code. The staff at the Arcata location recognize me from my frequent visits, and they comped me on a replacement order. I felt very valued and appreciated as a customer. I'm now extra glad that my loyalty has switched from McDonald's.

최명진
최명진

Gunnar is so good employee that I've never seen before in any other carls in this country. So kind and also manages his store super clean. I love his dedication on this store. He deserves much more than he gets now.

joan lubey
joan lubey

We've been here twice since moving back after being gone a while and they were as good as we remember. I feel bad they have to share their parking lot with gross hobos, I'm sure that deters folks from going there, but it shouldn't. Just drive thru and don't get out if ya don't want to be around them. They always have great fast food.

P. Bronson Kays
P. Bronson Kays

A+. Best service and quality of food than any Carl’s Jr. / Hardee’s I’ve ever eaten. The night cashier deserves At least a dollar raise, so respectful and polite. God Bless you all and your families and thank you for the spectacular meal and service. I had to go out of my way to write this review

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Jack MacKay

Typical burger fare. Tasted good, like every Carl's Jr. I've been at.

Jack MacKay
Jack MacKay

Typical burger fare. Tasted good, like every Carl's Jr. I've been at.

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Brad Harris

This review is all about the straws. This Carl’s Jr. uses paper straws, and it feels more like a political move than a practical one. With soda, it’s tolerable—the straw holds up just long enough to finish the drink. But with a milkshake, it’s a disaster. First sip caused a vacuum lock, the straw kinked in half, and when I tried to fix it, it completely fell apart. Totally useless for something as thick as a shake. Give plastic ones for the milkshakes please, or have the people who made this choice try to enjoy a shake with a cardboard vessel

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Mooch

Food is always decent and fast, but I can't help but feel it's on the warmer all day, less than 1 mile between home and this restaurant and the food is always lukewarm or usually ice cold by the time I get home. This has happened the last 4 times or so, spread over 4 months, at least they're consistent? Wouldn't even gripe if it was cheaper but when a burger is $7 and ice cold right when served, really bums me out, man.

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John Clark

In all honesty, the food is decent and tastes pretty good, however, the last time I was there my burger didn't come with any patty which was very disappointing because I didn't have to lime to fix my order. So just be sure to check your food before you leave and you should be good.

Brad Harris
Brad Harris

This review is all about the straws. This Carl’s Jr. uses paper straws, and it feels more like a political move than a practical one. With soda, it’s tolerable—the straw holds up just long enough to finish the drink. But with a milkshake, it’s a disaster. First sip caused a vacuum lock, the straw kinked in half, and when I tried to fix it, it completely fell apart. Totally useless for something as thick as a shake. Give plastic ones for the milkshakes please, or have the people who made this choice try to enjoy a shake with a cardboard vessel

Ken Jacobs
Ken Jacobs

Fries not fresh and burger not made as asked. I mean come on, it's just as expensive to eat here as a good restaurant now.

Mooch
Mooch

Food is always decent and fast, but I can't help but feel it's on the warmer all day, less than 1 mile between home and this restaurant and the food is always lukewarm or usually ice cold by the time I get home. This has happened the last 4 times or so, spread over 4 months, at least they're consistent? Wouldn't even gripe if it was cheaper but when a burger is $7 and ice cold right when served, really bums me out, man.

John Clark
John Clark

In all honesty, the food is decent and tastes pretty good, however, the last time I was there my burger didn't come with any patty which was very disappointing because I didn't have to lime to fix my order. So just be sure to check your food before you leave and you should be good.

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Jesse Dunn

Employee said I was rude to him because the speaker box wasn't working. So I received half a cup full of soda and half my onion rings after I went inside and asked for what I actually ordered.

Jesse Dunn
Jesse Dunn

Employee said I was rude to him because the speaker box wasn't working. So I received half a cup full of soda and half my onion rings after I went inside and asked for what I actually ordered.

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Andrew Paradis

Very slow service; warm, foamy chocolate milk shake. Won't be returning to this Carl's Jr! I am used to slow service but it is usually worth the wait, this experience proved it isn't always worth it! Hopefully this was just a bad day, but while we were at the window (finally) they brought up two fresh milkshakes that were mistakes and one worker told them other to go out them in the cooler... Wish they would have given us one of those instead of the one that must have been on the counter for the whole 20+ minutes we waited after ordering! Would have given one star but they did get the whip cream on it at least!

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Alethea Meinhart

This specific restaurant doesn't have hot food. Several times I got a burger that was old and cold, and cold soggy fries. I have complained to the restaurant about this, and from what I can tell, nothing has changed. The patty is dried out from sitting around for God knows how long. It's so cold the cheese was not melted at all. One time I asked them to make it to order, I got hot fries and a cold burger.

Alethea Meinhart
Alethea Meinhart

This specific restaurant doesn't have hot food. Several times I got a burger that was old and cold, and cold soggy fries. I have complained to the restaurant about this, and from what I can tell, nothing has changed. The patty is dried out from sitting around for God knows how long. It's so cold the cheese was not melted at all. One time I asked them to make it to order, I got hot fries and a cold burger.

Andrew Paradis
Andrew Paradis

Very slow service; warm, foamy chocolate milk shake. Won't be returning to this Carl's Jr! I am used to slow service but it is usually worth the wait, this experience proved it isn't always worth it! Hopefully this was just a bad day, but while we were at the window (finally) they brought up two fresh milkshakes that were mistakes and one worker told them other to go out them in the cooler... Wish they would have given us one of those instead of the one that must have been on the counter for the whole 20+ minutes we waited after ordering! Would have given one star but they did get the whip cream on it at least!

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Gregory Scott

I said it THREE TIMES. "No MEAT. Egg & Cheese Only." Of course, I made the assumption that after saying it THREE TIMES, that they couldn't possibly mess it up. Sigh... Shame on me for not checking before driving away. Drive Up: 05/30/2023 @ 0730

Gregory Scott
Gregory Scott

I said it THREE TIMES. "No MEAT. Egg & Cheese Only." Of course, I made the assumption that after saying it THREE TIMES, that they couldn't possibly mess it up. Sigh... Shame on me for not checking before driving away. Drive Up: 05/30/2023 @ 0730

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Gabe K

Neglected to tell me that they didn’t have straws until I made my only purchase. A frozen lemonade. The lemonade is also not good.

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Andrew Mohammed

I used the drive thru. They listened to my order and everything on the screen was correct, but when I got home and opened my burger, it was not made correctly. That never happens at Wendy's. My wife likes the food, however, and they made hers correctly. The staff was friendly despite the incorrect order.

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Blue Amber

Unclean staff. Overpriced food and rude people. The food/cook was good but I’m not eating there again. The front workers need more training.

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ellie hames

If as your employee claims if your Arcata,CA. location has freezer that does not keep ice cream frozen that is used to prepare milkshakes That are being and have been being sold for in excess of a years time said equipment needs replacing. The milkshakes are not frozen and are as runny as milk alone. There is no excuse for not curing this problem and is a fraud against consumers

Gabe K
Gabe K

Neglected to tell me that they didn’t have straws until I made my only purchase. A frozen lemonade. The lemonade is also not good.

Blue Amber
Blue Amber

Unclean staff. Overpriced food and rude people. The food/cook was good but I’m not eating there again. The front workers need more training.

ellie hames
ellie hames

If as your employee claims if your Arcata,CA. location has freezer that does not keep ice cream frozen that is used to prepare milkshakes That are being and have been being sold for in excess of a years time said equipment needs replacing. The milkshakes are not frozen and are as runny as milk alone. There is no excuse for not curing this problem and is a fraud against consumers

Andrew Mohammed
Andrew Mohammed

I used the drive thru. They listened to my order and everything on the screen was correct, but when I got home and opened my burger, it was not made correctly. That never happens at Wendy's. My wife likes the food, however, and they made hers correctly. The staff was friendly despite the incorrect order.

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4900 Valley W Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521

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🥞 Breakfast
🍽️ Lunch
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🕐 Hours Today
6AM-11PM
Rating
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💬 Reviews
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People typically spend 5 min here
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🌐 Website
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