Rocket Restaurant
1375 Baldwin Ave, Pontiac, MI, 48340
Rocket Restaurant Menu
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Diabetics at Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets serves burgers which are generally high in sodium and fat. Ensure that you pick the burgers which are light and doesn't contain too much sodium. Try ordering salads if you're concerned about your sugar intake and looking for healthy choices.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for Diabetics:
Johnny Rockets is a fine dining place for burgers, but you must be selective if you're a diabetic. Skip all kinds of dressing when you order a burger at Johnny Rockets as it will only spike the sodium content on your meal. Salads are often considered diabetic-friendly but not the ones at Johnny Rockets. Avoid Crispy Chicken Club Salad and Grilled Chicken Club Salad as they are too high in sodium and fat.
Make sure you opt for water instead of the drinks available on the Johnny Rockets menu. Besides Diet Coke and Coffee, most of the drinks served at Johnny Rockets are high in sugar. Skip the shakes at Johnny Rockets to avoid high sugar intake. Breakfast is always preferred heavy for diabetics but most of the breakfast items on the Johnny Rockets menu are high in sodium and must be avoided.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Johnny Rockets:
Rocket Single Burger (1 Serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Bacon Cheddar Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 650mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 280mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Double Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 410 calories, 40g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 320mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
The Original Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 590mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Hot Tea (8 fluid ounces)
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Sweet Potato Fries, Side (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 370mg sodium, 30g carbs, 10g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Side of Fries (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 460mg sodium, 30g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Blood Pressure at Johnny Rockets
Fast-food restaurants are your last resort if you are suffering from high BP. Most fast food restaurants including Johnny Rockets offer foods rich in sodium. High sodium intake can be even lethal for people concerned with high blood pressure. However, you can always try the salads or choose food without any extra dressing or side dishes to limit your sodium intake.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for High Blood Pressure
It is extremely important to avoid any kind of burgers with extra dressing at Johnny Rockets. You must also skip any kind of breakfast items except Pancakes at Johnny Rockets. Also, avoid Breakfast Belt Sandwich and Rocket Breakfast Burger at Johnny Rockets as both these items are too high in sodium. Also, avoid Crispy Chicken Salad and Grilled Chicken Club Salad as well as any kind of dressing on other low-sodium salads available at Johnny Rockets. Skip shakes containing Oreo on the Johnny Rockets menu as Oreo shakes served at Johnny Rockets are high in sodium.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Johnny Rockets
Strawberry Chocolate Swirl Milkshake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 810 calories, 40g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 30g), 300mg sodium, 90g carbs, 90g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Rocket Single Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Garden Salad (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 150 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 260mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Side Salad (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 70 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 110mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Apple Juice (10 fluid ounces)
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 30mg sodium, 30g carbs, 30g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Cholesterol at Johnny Rockets
Burgers fall into the fast-food category and most fast-food items are high in cholesterol. If you're suffering from high cholesterol, then it is advised that you skip any meal with excessive fat and sugar.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for High Cholesterol
You must skip all types of dressing on your burger. Also, avoid burgers like Smoke House Burger at all costs from Johnny Rockets menu. Skip all the drinks except coffee, iced tea, and diet coke as they are completely unhealthy for people with high cholesterol. Breakfast items on Johnny Rockets are very high in cholesterol and it is strictly recommended to avoid all the breakfast items on their menu including the sandwiches.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Johnny Rockets
Kids Cappuccino Crunch Milkshake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 740 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 20g), 310mg sodium, 100g carbs, 80g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Garden Black Bean Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 650mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
The Spicy Houston Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 700mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Kids Banana Shake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 560 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat20g), 190mg sodium, 60g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Johnny's Breakfast Sandwich (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 230mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
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Q & A on Johnny Rockets
Who owns Johnny Rockets?
Johnny Rockets is founded by Ronn Teitelbaum. Today, the restaurant chain is owned by Sun Capital Partners.
Does Johnny Rockets serve breakfast?
Yes, Johnny Rockets has a separate breakfast section, especially for breakfast meal. Johnny Rockets serves breakfast all day and night.
Where is Johnny Rockets located near me?
There are over 320 Johnny Rockets outlets across the United States. You can find a Johnny Rockets restaurant nearby using our Restaurant Listings directory.
What time does Johnny Rockets open and close?
All Johnny Rockets restaurants in the United States opens at 8 AM and stays open till 9 PM. Some Johnny Rockets restaurants stay open till midnight at some locations.
Does Johnny Rockets have gluten-free?
Johnny Rockets offers a wide range of gluten-free items. You can opt for the gluten-free bun to turn your burger into a gluten-free burger. For assurance, you can check out Johnny Rockets gluten-free menu.
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About Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets is a restaurant franchise headquartered in the United States. The American restaurant chain features 1950s diner-style restaurant format with individual jukebox stations, red vinyl seats, chrome accents, etc. There are around 320 Johnny Rockets restaurants in the United States.
Ron Teitelbaum from Los Angeles, California founded Johnny Rockets as a recreation of the 1940s vintage themed malt shops of his childhood. The first Johnny Rockets began its operations on June 6, 1986. Johnny Rockets specializes in American burgers and sandwiches as well as offers salads, starters, and shakes to enrich your dining experience at Johnny Rockets.
Healthy Food Options at Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets is a fast-food restaurant and finding healthy food at Johnny Rockets can be a bit tricky. While you can always opt for the salads and healthy shakes at Johnny Rockets for healthy options, there are also some healthy burgers and sandwiches which you can bet on. Ensure that the sugar, sodium, and cholesterol is in check when you order food at Johnny Rockets.
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Address :
1375 Baldwin Ave
Pontiac, MI, 48340 - Phone (248) 335-6464
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Opening Hours
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Drive-Thru : No
Caters : No
Categories
Burgers
Burger or Hamburger is savored as the most desired fast food meal in the United States. A hamburger is basically a sandwich prepared by stuffing ground meat patty, generally beef, between two slices of a bun cut in half. Hamburger is also famous for its seasoning. Most popular condiments used in hamburgers in the United States are mustard, mayonnaise, and ketchup. Besides ground meat patty, hamburgers are also stuffed with lettuce, onions, tomato slices, pickles, and cheese.
Hamburgers are also categorized into two types in the United States. Fast food hamburger and individual hamburgers served at restaurants are two basic types of burgers served in the United States. The individual hamburgers served at restaurants are prepared using everything including lettuce, onion, tomato, and sliced pickles as well as melted cheese on the patty or crumbled on top. American restaurants also serve veggie burgers for those who don't relish meat. Cheeseburgers are also hot favorite in the United States.
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Nick Z.
There's a lot to like about the burgers at the Rocket and, what's more, there's a lot of burger to like. This is a meal to be shared, or if you're like me and my friends, taken on solo and bet upon. Roughly the size of a small pizza, the monster burgers are greasy, delicious and a testament to the power of deep frying that they come out without spots of raw meat. The fries are tasty and there's selection to be had beyond the monsters but whenever I eat here, I can't stop myself. The word "monster" always precedes the word "burger" when it comes time for my mouth to enunciate my order. I also really love the plastic booths and environment. If you look around, you'll notice the Rocket actually started as a walk-up counter with no attached dining room. The eating area was added later, and I can appreciate a grease hole that wears its history in this way. So why would someone who loves the food this much go and give the place four stars? No refills! Boo! I know I can be a bit of a camel when it comes to sodas at dinner but seriously, this is a mass of meat and you get one styrofoam cup to wash it down with. If this has changed since my last visit, I will happily bump them to the five star club. Still, it's completely worth a visit. I'll certainly be stopping in again the next time I'm in the neighborhood.
(4)M K.
even though the dinning area is kind of old and uncomfortable, the service and the price range can not be beat at this place. there gyros are absolutely amazing. it is sort of a family restaurant and I think they are doing a great job running it. and they are all very nice and kind
(4)Joe H.
I went into Rocket based on the Yelp reviews, but was disappointed by the food. This place definitely has character and the staff is friendly, but I just can't get passed the food. My buddy and I split the Monster burger, which is a very large hamburger on a huge bun that is cut into 4 pieces. This is not a very tasty burger. The bun is dry and dominates in terms of the bread to meat ratio. The mayo, swiss, canned mushrooms, and lettuce don't add anything either. I'm not sure if the smaller burgers are better - I'll have to try one on my next visit. On the up side, the french fries tasted fresh cut. My friend's Greek salad looked totally fresh. Our jalapeno poppers were perfectly fine, too. A couple of the regulars told us that the pizza at the Rocket is amazing. I saw them making some and it definitely looked good. Another reason to make a return visit. Like I said before, I was disappointed by the visit. Maybe ordering a burger larger than 2 heads wasn't such a good plan - next time I'll order something a little more normal and little less monster.
(2)Jody K.
Not a restaurant to be judged by it's cover. We popped in because of the reviews. Spot on about the salads. Tons of toppings and very delicious. My husband ordered a club which he thought was good. Our curly fries were outstanding! Super nice staff. We will definately be back. Didn't give it 5 stars because the place could use a wee bit of cleaning.
(4)Erich Z.
Monster. Burger. Words don't do it justice. It's literally as big as a steering wheel. Not just big though, it's damn near the best burger I've ever eaten. I asked the owner how they made it so tasty, and he just gave me a two word answer. "Deep Fry," he told me. Oh Buhhhhhddy... Split it with a friend, or order one for yourself. Don't say I didn't warn you, though. The menu is huge, they have everything from fried smelt to... you don't want anything other than the Monster Burger, do you? No, you don't.
(5)Daniel R.
This place beats all the burger chains combined. This local Pontiac burger joint is made to please your hunger. There are alot of good items on the menu...but let's be real the Monster Burger is off the chain! Only negative I can say is that there's a lack of heatlhy items on the menu but still the place is awesome. 4/5
(4)Miiss D.
Customer service great! Burgers even better!! The rocket classic is better than a Big Mac!!!!!
(5)J N.
Pretty good burger joint. They have a huge Monster burger that looks like it's off Man Vs Food. No one ordered it while I was there but looks equally fun and gross. I had the Backyard Burger combo for $10.00. Pretty tasty burger and bacon was crispy. The Fry's are thick steak fry with skin and pretty dang good for all you fry heads out there. If this combo was a dollar cheaper it would get 5 stars.
(4)Kent M.
Soup or salad & sandwich for $5.49. I can't handle a whole rocket burger for today. I ordered a turkey sandwich on rye (lightly toasted) and chicken noodle soup. Both the sandwich and the soup were excellent. The turkey was piled high, with onion & mayonnaise, hold the lettuce, hold the tomato. Large heavy noodles and chunks of chicken rounded out the soup. Oops! Don't forget the lemonade. What about ambience, you ask? WOMC-FM 104.3 was blaring in the background. All in all, a good meal and a pleasant experience.
(5)Adela B.
I joined some friends for dinner with their kids and this seemed like a good place to go. The monster burger smelled delicious and was a big hit with the person who ordered and finished it all. The pizza was freshly made and had a garlic crust, which was nice as well. I will definitely be sure to order one of their burgers next time because they really seemed like the item to get. The restaurant was clean and also has a nice outdoor seating area for those wanting to eat outdoors. Overall, this is a nice place to get your fix of cheesy, fried, yummy goodness in Pontiac.
(4)Richard F.
Lunch time rolled around and a visitor to our office went to lunch with us. "Where should we go?", we asked. The fellow said that he knew a place in Pontiac that was "interesting." So off the Rocket Burger we went. There were three of us. We go there and saw that it was a fast food place, but not a national chain. In we went. Our visitor suggested that the three of us split Monster Burger. So we ordered a Double Meat Monster Burger with Cheese and Bacon. Then I saw the size of the bun and wondered whether we would be able to finish it. It was advertised at 1 pound, so a double was 2 pounds. It also came with lettuce, tomatoes and onions. We had also ordered a large order of Onion Rings and drinks. Well, we didn't finish it. They cut it into something like 9 pieces for us. It looked like a sliced pizza. We took the leftovers back to the office. Actually, although it was good, and big. I think the next time I go back to Rocket Burger, I would just go for a regular individual burger. They had them in 1/3 and 1/2 pound sizes. The Monster burger was more than any human can really eat and it is a mess to eat too.
(3)Michael A.
Felt like John Candy trying to finish the old 96er in the great outdoors with this monster burger . It's big ... I gave up when I started to get shutting pains in my gut. I think it's more than enough for 2 people.
(3)Ryan D.
I use to come here all the time as a kid and I try to make it there when Im in the area. But ib always loved all the food here. Very awesome place abd its been around longer then iv been alive.
(5)Lindsay O.
I'm on a mission to find reasons to go out of your way and visit Pontiac, since that's been home base for the last 6 months. Rocket Restaurant is a fantastic reason to visit. Went there last night for a burger, came home with half a monster. Granted, I could tell by the gigantic bag of buns resting above the counter that the Monster Burger wouldn't be for me, but might be perfect for the starving 6'4" man I was clinging to. He totally went for it--the Monster Bacon Cheese Burger, and I ordered the smaller, more manageable Backyard Burger (grilled onions, bacon, jack and cheddar cheese, mesquite seasoning...) See you can't win your way to my heart with size. Monster nothing. Shock factor doesn't equal delicious. In fact, seeing my husband with a massive burger that had to be cut into quarters didn't excite me, it made me feel queasy. Admittedly, it made both of us queasy. And then... the first bite. Shock factor? This little burger joint (skuzzy tables, seedy neighborhood, old building) was as good if not better than other places we've raved about. And they have a dollar menu. AND they are open until 3 am daily. Perfect after-tavern spot. I gave it five stars for taste and tenacity. The behind-the-counter assistance was stellar, the burgers tasted especially fresh, and the environment is a fun flashback to diner days. (Almost took one star away because their bathroom was kinda ick, but I'd have to give it back right away because, in fairness, halfway through this review I went to our fridge for the leftovers. Just couldn't resist.) Yup, Rocket's burgers have staying power.
(5)Jami N.
There are a dozen reasons as to why I'm giving Rockets 5 stars and here they all are.. I woke up today for a hankering of a huge hunk of beef, a burger to be exact. My husband and I are new to the area and like always we turned to YELP to help guide us to something worth leaving the house for. Rockets was the first joint that pop'd up and what caught my eye was this Monster Burgers that they make, its literally the size of a frisbee, if not bigger. So we made our way to Pontiac to try this gigantuous treat. BOY OH BOY what a little gem this is!! We walked in and we were greeted by the nice man behind the counter... I told him that according to YELP this was the place to be if you wanted a great burger.. He said " YELP.. What is YELP?" I giggled and continued on explaining to him exactly what YELP was, it was funny and cute. After a couple minute chat he went on to tell me what his favorites on the menu were... He suggested the BBQ Monster and the Angry Monster.. I was leaning towards the Turkey Monster but my husband and I decided that getting 2 burgers would probably be way to much for us to eat so we settled on the BBQ Monster with some fries. As we were waiting for our food the cook chatted with us from behind his grill, he flashed us the patty of meat before he put it on the grill and let me just say from what I saw the burger meat was hand formed and a nice light pink which tells me that this is all FRESH! The cook continued on chatting with us while he prepared our food, telling us stories about Rockets. It was very enjoyable. We received our food within 7 minutes of our order and in my book that is quick. The burger was wrapped up nicely and the fries were hot and ready. The first thing I noticed was the wonderful smell. As we unwrapped our burger you can see the steam coming up from the bun. I grabbed the first quarter and immediately opened the bun to see how they constructed their burger... PERFECTION! No sloppy mess here.. what I saw was a perfectly built burger. The veggies were fresh and placed nicely on top of the meat, the lettuce was on the bottom of the bun where it should be, the bacon was crisp just how we like it and there was just enough sauce. The first bite made the back of my tongue glands tingle.. the second bite made my tummy happy and before I knew it I had devoured the first quarter of that burger in record time. It took all of me not to eat my second quarter but I wanted to save it for a late night snack. My husband on the other hand was not having any leftovers.. He wolfed it down like it was his last meal. We both looked at each other and knew we had just found our new burger place. If your wondering why I didn't mention the fries.. well cuz really who cares about fries when what your looking for is MEAT!! But they were good steak fries! One more thing.. this place serves COKE.. thank god cuz I HATE PEPSI!! I did read a review that Joe H posted a couple years back who didn't like the bun to meat ratio and who also said the bun was dry... NOT the experience I had at all.. I was actually surprised by how soft the bun was and also commented to my husband that I thought this was a perfect bun.. Funny how one person has a total and complete different opinion.. So here's what I think... Thank goodness we didn't listen to his review or else we would of missed out on something really good. Goes to show you.. we all have different tastes and expectations and just becuz one person didn't have a great experience doesn't mean you wont. One another note... Don't let that cook fool you... he's much more then that.. this guys is teaching himself how to make pies.. and from what I hear he's got it going on! I told him maybe he should consider selling some of his creations.. cuz i mean really, wouldn't it be fabulous to have a delicious piece of pie after a huge hunk of beef??? And what other burger joint that you know serves homemade pie??? I've been to burger joints all around the world and there isn't a one that has severed HOMEMADE pie! Get on it Chef!!
(5)Meredith E.
Every time I come here I ask myself, why don't I come here more often? This is one of the best burgers on the planet! Seriously. In high school we would have the 1lb monster burger challenge. The buns are a good 7 inches in diameter. Now I stick with a half pound burger loaded with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, onion and thousand island. On my latest visit, the cashier also gave us waters since we didn't order pops. Great customer service! The old school restaurant and not so safe neighborhood give this place even more charm. I can't wait for my next visit to Rocket Burger!
(5)Dave D.
I was perusing the reviews on Yelp and was reminded of this place. I haven't been in almost 20 years, but I'm pleased to report it hasn't changed. Well, that's not exactly true-the menu is probably bigger. It's huge. Burgers, deli sandwiches, pizza, tex-mex (think tacos and burritos), damn near every fries appetizer you can think of, fish and chips, liver and onions(!?). I was with my daughter, who is a pretty light eater. She got a taco and chocolate shake (blended the old-fashioned way) and pronounced it good. Yes, it was a basic fast-food taco, but it amazes me how many places screw them up. I went straight for the Monster Cheeseburger with everything. I'm not going to lie and say it was the best thing ever, but it's a perfectly decent burger, not dry, fresh toppings. Think Whopper with cheese. Actually, think like 4 Whoppers with cheese. with better meat. So for the food, in my limited exposure, I'll give 3 stars. I'm going to add another for the ambiance and incredible friendly staff, who check on you from behind the counter and offer assistance ("Need a bag for that?"), additional condiments ("would you like more salsa?) before being asked. It's old and dated, but clean and friendly and only 5 minutes away from Great Lakes Crossing. I think I'll go here from now on instead of the food court. The selections probably bigger anyway.
(4)Jenn M.
As another review says, this place should not be judged by it's cover! It looks like an old diner, but it is clean, and the people behind the counter were super nice. We didn't order the Monster sized burgers, but I got a 1/4 lb version of the Angry Burger which came with an angry face drawn on the wrapper. Nice touch. The burger was delicious. It was nice and spicy. Topped with jalapenos, grilled onions, pepper jack cheese, and this AWESOME spicy sweet onion sauce. It was steaming hot. I could tell they didn't dilly dally around and served it right off the grill. My boyfriend got the Backyard Burger, which was equally as good, but I preferred the spicy zing of the sauce on mine. It was a good experience, the owner that rang us up and another man in the grill area both asked us how we liked our meals and were genuine and friendly. I'd definitely visit again.
(4)Wanda L.
Upon reading the reviews, the Rocket Restaurant ended up on my to-go-to-soon list and today was the day. Met up with my +1, who works in Pontiac, and headed to the RR for lunch. The first thing I liked about the place was that they still have, what looks to be, the original sign out front and it maintains a cool, old school burger joint demeanor. They have about 3 or 4 more modern metal benches to dine outside on and enjoy the nice spring weather. I had the pleasure of chatting it up with one of the owners who happened to be taking and ringing up the orders. He was incredibly nice and related that the restaurant originally opened up as a Winkie's (sp?) and a few months later changed up to the Rocket Restaurant in November 1969. The place was brightly lit and nice and clean on our visit and had a decent amount of roomy booths (not many can squeeze in my kid's baby carrier). Of course, +1 and I had to order the infamous deep-fried (!) Monster Burger (a.k.a. a heart attack in a bun). What a spectacle it was! ONE POUND of meat in all its glory within a very large bun! Opening up the wrapper was seriously like opening a present on Christmas morning. Man, this thing can literally feed four people nicely (and comes conveniently quartered to boot). You can also upgrade your Monster Burger to a 2 pounder of meat for an additional $5.99. I think doing this will correct the little bit of dryness the bun had as a previous reviewer pointed out. A regular Monster Burger with no cheese starts at $8.49 and variations (Monster Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger, Mushroom Swiss, Angry [with jalapenos], Greek, BBQ, Rocket [thousand island sauce] or Green [olives]) range up to $13.99. You can even get a Monster Turkey Burger for $9.99 or a Monster Double w/ Cheese for $13.99. Again, these burgers can be split between 2 or 4 people. I think next time it would be worth it to get a 2 lb. Monster to nicely fill up that extra large bun. Yum! If you'd rather pass on the M.B., there's a pretty extensive menu to choose from. There are regular sized burgers (1/4 and 1/2 lbers.), Coneys, Subs, Gyros and Pita Sandwiches, Pizza (10-12-16-18-20 inches + Chicago style), Tacos, Burritos, Salads, Grilled Sandwiches, full dinners (fish, meatloaf, chicken, roast pork, liver and onions, smelt). There is truly a little something for everyone. There are no special kids meals, but they do offer Jr. Burgers. I also noticed a value menu up on the board. Regarding the refills, the owner actually addressed this unprompted. He related someone had an issue at some point awhile back. There ARE (as of this writing) free refills offered early in the day. My +1 ordered a large Coke and the owner specifically suggested to just get the Medium size, as it was cheaper, and because +1 could get the free refills. The owner indicated that when it gets close to the official night hours (unsure of when the start/cut off is), refills are $.75 a pop. Back to the rest of our meal...we completed it with 2 orders of small $.99 fries which were nice and hot out of the fryer and pretty tasty. We also shared a small order of onion rings and they were decent, albeit slightly overdone. All that, along with 2 medium Cokes totaled, $16.40. We left taking home half the burger in a doggie bag (which the owner readily offered). Oh, you seat yourself as well as order and pick up your food at the counter. Our order came out pretty quickly. FYI, there is an elective tip jar on the counter or you can add a little something to your credit card slip if you feel so inclined and not annoyed by such things. I saw a picture above the counter that alluded to some sort of Monster Burger challenge, but I am not sure how official or promoted that is like some are on that Man vs. Food show. One nice touch to see at the RR would be Wi-fi. That would make it a useful destination as well as cool one. The Rocket Restaurant is definitely worth a day trip just to be able to say that you've had their massive Monster Burger and/or to get a picture of your mug next to one. There aren't many reasons to purposely visit Pontiac these days, but the Rocket is definitely a great one. We definitely left satisfied and happy. Not only because of the food, but also because of the owner's congenial demeanor. He seems to have a lot of pride in this little landmark. Like my +1 said about the Rocket, "This is one of those hidden little gems." Amen.
(4)Rebecca G.
I live not too far from here, so I come here often. Probably not so good for the blood pressure, but definitely worth it! Since I work midnights this is our go-to place for late-night meals. The monster pizza is great for groups, and I get a kick out of taking one of these babies into work and seeing my co-workers' jaws drop at the sheer size of it! Another shock-and-awe meal is the monster burger. Although I don't generally like pickles on my burgers, the pickles here are excellent and it's the only place I don't pick them off!
(4)Brian W.
My review is probably a little out of date, because the last time I ate here was at least 20 years back (before I moved out of SE MI). But the memories linger. The Monster Burger is the key, of course, but also the Goleta burger (IIRC, a burger with a greasy slab of ham added) and the Monster Chili Fries, not much smaller than a KFC chicken bucket - again IIRC (I may have just imagined that one, but it seems too real). I got to wondering if the Rocket was still around, and learning that it is just warms the cockles of my heart. And that's the kind of experience the Monster Burger is: decades down the road, you'll still remember it fondly, and say to yourself "I have GOT to get back there someday".
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