I've heard about Skip's for years, but have never been. Today we were in the mood for burgers so we made it a destination. We both had the Western. They were cooked to just under medium so the burgers were juicy. The bacon and onion rings were crunchy and the bun was soft. It was definitely a 4 napkin burger. They should come with wet wipes. We also had the Mac Puppies which were hot and crunchy on the outside and rich and gooey cheeseiness on the inside. The staff was friendly and attentive. It was not only worth the trip, but definitely a new favorite for us.

Great little place. Burger was solid. Got the cheddar and bacon. Upgraded to garlic Parm fries. Fries weren't super garlic-y but lots of parm. Service was friendly and pretty fast. Was very crowded on a Wednesday evening. Parking lot it weirdly shaped and small.

Great food and service! Would definitely recommend. We tried their Bacon & Cheddar and Three Cheese burgers, both medium well, with their criss-cut and sweet potato fries with a Strawberry and an Oreo Shake. Portions are great and very filling. Patties are juicy and well-seasoned. Fries are crispy and very tasty.

Great food and absolutely outstanding service. I got the western burger, it was juicy, flavourful and filling. The staff were very friendly, and the service was great. This was my first time trying and I'll be definitely coming back.

Quaint little place. had an excellent steak sandwich. They cooked it perfectly. will be back to try the burgers.

This place is the Bee’s knees! Food is consistent and delicious. I have never had a bad meal here. My go-to is the Asian salad with steak and the Skip’s original burger. Also the beer is always crisp, cold and compliments well with the meal. If the food isn’t enough, the staff is the absolute cherry on top of this perfect sundae of an establishment. Will be back for more!

I usually don’t give reviews but soon as me and my fiancé walked in we were greeted with open arms!!!! The Aroma coming from the kitchen was magical. Then Skip introduced himself and asked for our name and remembered them. The boys in the back did a great job on our meals. I will return at least once a week

The owner Skip keeps a clean restaurant, the art of the service industry is not lost at this restaurant. That's 1 thing but the food is always great fresh and made to order. Perfection 🥰

Ordered the triple cheeseburger with added mushrooms and the standard criss-cross fries, and they were delicious! The place is cozy and the staff are very welcoming. The owner is very friendly and seems to know a lot of the customers by name. The price is very reasonable for the great quality of the food!

My burger was so juicy. I got the mushroom burger and he got the western. Our food was delicious. It was seasoned well and they even messed up on part of my order and quickly fixed it. My husband got their shake not pictured and he drink it with in minutes. Go here for great food and service.

We stopped here for the first time because we were in the area and the reviews were good. We weren't disappointed! I had the sliders and my husband had the steak sandwich. Both were delicious! Everyone was very friendly and the card game is fun. We'll definitely be back!

We stopped by on a raining evening to give this restaurant a try and couldn't have been happier. The service was great, everyone was friendly. Despite being a serve yourself drinks/silverware type of place, an employee still came up twice to check on us and refilled our drinks. I had the 3-cheese burger and it was one of the best bugers I've ever had. My husband did a classic burger and agreed. I had sweet potato fries and they were amazing; so flavorful and crisp. Instantly a favorite for burgers and we'll be back when in the area.

Skip, Caleb, and the team are the best servers around town. They care and observe surroundings to be of help consistently. Hamburgers are top line! Exceptional. Great environment. Serve a beer in a cold mug. What a concept! I've been coming here for years. Consistent across the board! Nice business model.

The experience, food and service were so good it renders me speechless. I've ate at a whole heck of a lot of places and this place combines the service of an old friend waiting on you wanting ensure the best experience, food that's simply WOW! and a small dining area that works well for the vibe. They have a unique playful, fun, entertaining way to give you your order number that honestly sets them apart in such a positive manner it's makes them a Unicorn in the food industry. I got the pesto Chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. The chicken was so tender and juicy it tasted like it was cooked sous vide style. The flavors carry depth and fullness. They know how to pair flavors, enhance other flavors, and bring it all together packaged in one of the best sandwiches you'll have. The pesto Chicken was so good I got another sandwich - the western burger with their onion marmalade. Also really good! This may not fit what they're going for so this suggestion is not out of lack but if they wanted to take it from their high ranking excellent food to the absolute over the top best: 1. Homemade burger buns. 2. Butter leaf Lettuce. One last comment. The salt they have at the tables is WAY better than normal diner or fast food table salt. I thought I noticed and tasted a difference. It's because it's kosher sea salt. Props to you guys for caring about the details.

Tried Skip’s Kitchen on a total whim. Boy did we get lucky. The service was excellent. Everything was clean and well kept. The atmosphere was that of a friendly local restaurant. The real surprise was the quality of the food. Everything was absolutely perfect, I don’t know how they could’ve done any better. The fries were crispy, hot and flavorful as were the onion rings. I’m not an onion ring fan, but my wife had to slap my hand a couple of times to keep me from stealing them from her. The pastrami sandwich was literally dripping with smoky flavor. You have to try this place at least once. We will be coming back for sure.

Love it when I come in and see the owner working the front and talking with customers. Skip is a cool guy and that is why the place is busy and has good reviews, the food was good as well. Don't need fancy decor, just good service and good food. Had the basic burger and it was pretty good at a reasonable price. Will be returning, hopefully next time I get the joker.

Great burgers!! Delicious shakes and fries. Never had a bad meal here. Skip is often out amongst customers making sure everything is great and everyone is happy. They can get busy during peak times but the wait is worth it!

Absolutely Delicious 😋 as a Travel Stylist good eats like these are worth it . I don't eat meat right now so I ordered the Garlic Parm fries 🍟 and of course with the kid menu chooses; baby girl was able to get something good too with a drink. P.s. I did her hair

Been going here for years with family. Probably my favorite local restaurant. The food is always fresh, prepared quickly and delicious. Burgers, sandwiches, they’re all good and not ridiculously overpriced. Great place I’ll always be coming back to. 5/5.

This is the purest form of a family-owned restaurant, my family and I support whenever we can. Skip is a great man who works very hard to make everyone feel welcome in his restaurant, and it shows. The food is spectacular, we have not missed yet on any of the menu items we've tried. My personal favorites are the steak sandwich and the Chinese chicken salad. When you are done ordering you get to pick a card from the deck and if you pick the joker your meal is free. This is such a fun add on, and even though we have yet to the pull the joker we will keep trying.

Friendly service and very tasty burger. The patties are cooked to a perffect medium.

This place clearly takes a lot of pride in their food. It seems like they make most of their components in-house from scratch, and you can tell in the final product. Everything is fresh and perfectly cooked. The kitchen is visible from the front, and it looks immaculately clean; that's always a good sign. The owner was there making rounds and ensuring everyone was having a good time and a great meal. We loved all the food, but in particular, we recommend the mini beef wellingtons. So flavorful, tender, hot, and delicious. They have you pick a card when you pay that serves as your table number, and if you get the joker, your meal is free. Which is a cute and fun little quirk that enhances the experience. But mostly, I recommend this place for the very excellent food. We will be back.

If you're on a mission for a true mom-and-pop neighborhood hole-in-the-wall restaurant, "Skip's Kitchen" is definitely worth checking out. Considering this place has had a lot of recognition, praise, and positive vibes as well as being one of Sacramentos' top restaurants, I had to see what the whole fuss was about. Having been opened since late-2011, this place has been doing things right with their delicious comfort food. Located directly on El Camino Ave. (with Mission Ave. being the nearest cross street), this place is situated right at the Carmichael/Arden border in a predominantly residential area. There is a small parking lot near the rear of the business as well as generous outdoor seating (with green turf) located outside on the main street. Inside, there are at least 12 booths that vary in size for small and moderate sized parties. The large glass windows provide a ton of natural light. Additionally, they offer a self-serve fountain drink station as well as two gender-optional restrooms. Upon entry, you grab a menu and order directly at the front counter. I like this concept way more than an actual waiter service since it expedites the entire ordering process. After placing your order, the cashier lays out a full deck of cards face down. IF you pick the Joker out of the deck, your meal is FREE! All I grabbed was a deuce so I didn't win. However, your card is basically used as your "order number" when your food is brought out to the table. Definitely a unique process that I've never seen before at any restaurant. After looking at the menu, I ended up going with the "B.O.M. Sliders" (which came as a trio of 3). These sliders included bacon and onion marmalade, house sauce, and provolone cheese. I chose criss-cut fries as my side as well as a "Grilled Caesar Salad" which had charred hearts of romaine, crostini, Caesar dressing, and shaved Parmesan cheese. I completed my meal with a regular sized self-serve soft drink. My +1 went with an order of their "Chicken Strips". This was hand breaded, fried chicken strips complete with dipping sauce and also a side order of criss-cut fries. Total price for both of our orders came out to a very inexpensive $31.00 (after tax). Even though they were swamped with customers (keep in mind this was at 6:45pm on a Saturday evening in August), our food arrives in just under 15 minutes. Not bad since they were juggling the dine-in, to-go, and food delivery services while always keeping a smile on their faces. My sliders were seasoned to perfection and quite generous with a nicely toasted slider bun. The fries were hot and crispy. And the charred Caesar salad added to some of that smokiness to it. The salad was given to me with whole romaine leaves which I have seen at other various restaurants. All in all, "Skip's Kitchen" does things the right way. Amazing service (our server and busboy both checked up on us), unbeatable prices, and a menu that both parents and kids will love. They have all the comfort food classics including pork sliders, mac & cheese bites, wings, sandwiches, and burgers. They also offer ice cream sandwiches and shakes. And for the over 21 crowd, they have a nice variety of bottled and draft beer as well as a small selection of red and white wines. With that said and done, I am giving the folks at "Skip's Kitchen" an above-average four star rating.

Really nice place with great burgers and service definitely need to come here for good food and beer

Perfectly cooked burgers: default medium is slightly red/pink inside, not chewy. Nice, thick patty. Great mayo and bun. Kids menu had pasta and grilled chicken strips that were a hit. Very warm service both ordering in-person or on the phone. We'll be back.

Had a great time at Skips. The three cheese burger was really amazing. I would have never thought of Brie on a burger but it totally works. The mac puppies were delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly and even came up and refilled my drink (not bad for a counter service self service fountain drink joint). On the way out Skip thanked me for coming to his restaurant. It was a pleasure to be able to tell him how much I enjoyed it. Looking forward to coming back.

Exciting vibe with good food restaurant. We have sweet potatoes fries with skips original burger and steak sandwiches. The sauce in the steak sandwiches makes their sandwiches so special. On the menu they said it has Gorgonzola cheese and other ingredients. Although I am the person who doesn’t like blue cheese, their sauce taste was so good. Compare to the sandwiches, the burger sauce was not impressive. However the patties in burger was juicy and fresh so i think it can compensate the sauce. When you make order, the cashier asked you to pick the card. If you picked the Joker card, your lunch is on them. Like this their vibe is energetic and fun.

BEST BURGER I'VE EVER HAD HANDS DOWN!!! The waffle fries were good as well, nice and crispy. I would've preferred a bit more crispness to the wings as well but not bad! The service was good, very friendly staff, the food came out in good time despite how busy it was. I definitely recommend it.