A big part of Los Angeles culture deals with food. Burgers are a classic loved by people all over, but here specifically in L.A., burgers are cooked with one special ingredient: love. Check out these popular burger spots located throughout the city and get ready to plan some trips to try them out for yourself.
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Website / 10801 W Pico Blvd
At this iconic L.A. diner, you’ll come for the pies. But leave room in your belly so that you have space for dessert and a cheeseburger from dinner. Choose between the Steakburger and Hickoryburger, both offering double patty and double cheese options.
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Website / 11289 W Pico Blvd
Known for its bacon cheeseburger and chili cheeseburger, Big Tomy’s is a popular burger spot here in L.A., offering great quality burgers.
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Website / 14742 Oxnard St
If you’re ever in Van Nuys, be sure to check out Bill’s Hamburgers for a taste of their famous double cheeseburger or their double bacon burger. And remember: its cash only.
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Website / 2388 Glendale Blvd
Check out their famous burgers, such as the “Regular” or the “Three Stack,” which is perfect for meat and cheese lovers.
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Website / 3600 W 6th St
Located inside the historic Hotel Normandie, Cassell’s is home to its Classic Burger, Classic Cheeseburger as well as its Vegan Burger.
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Website / 1451 N Gardner St
Electric Owl is located in Hollywood and is known for its excellent burgers, such as the Stuff and Smash burger, which includes a cheddar-stuffed wagyu beef patty, grilled shallots, cheese, 1001 island sauce served on a frico bun. Also look up the SoCal Classic, which includes a wagyu smash with lettuce and tomato.
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Website / 6221 Franklin Ave
For The Win is the go-to spot for a smash burger. It offers customizable order to ensure you are creating your perfect burger. You can choose as many toppings and add-ons on your burger with the starting price for the hamburger being $7 and $8 for the cheeseburger.
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Website / 170 W Channel Rd
Opt for grill master expertise and journey to Santa Monica. While taking in the ocean breeze from the patio, mow down on the Golden Bull Burger, which comes with smoked cheddar, red onions, butter lettuce, tomato, pickles and fancy sauce.
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Website / 426 N Fairfax Ave
Golden State is located on Fairfax Ave inside of Cofax Coffee and is known for its burger choices such as The Smash Burger, The Burger Burger, and The Lamb Burger. Be sure to load up on the excellent fry sauce!
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Website / Various
HiHo takes pride in being the only burger restaurant that exclusively serves 100% grass-fed wagyu beef. The Hiho Cheeseburger is a classic here and comes with a beef patty, cheese, ketchup, onion jam, lettuce, house-made pickles, and mustard grilled.
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Website / 7998 Santa Monica Blvd
Irv’s Burgers has been serving L.A. since 1946 with its notable burgers such as Irv’s Double, The Big Irv, and the Just For You burger.
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Website / 11375 Riverside Dr
If you have cash burning a hole in your pocket, check out Jack’s Classic Hamburgers and pick up one of their signature specials. The perfectly seasoned fries are an idyllic match for the savory burgers.
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Website / 10558 W Pico Blvd
Marty’s features their famous “Hot Dog Burger,” which is loved by many as well as other burger options.
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Website / 10558 W Pico Blvd
Even upscale dining can’t help and honor the cheeseburger. Mr. T offers the Paris Mr. T Burger, which includes American wagyu beef, burnt eggplant puree, and cheese flambé served with a side of fries.
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Website / 2005 Colorado Blvd
For eating, sometimes the right choice is the most gluttonous choice. Come hungry for
The Royale burger at The Oinkster, which includes a third of a pound of Nebraska angus beef, The Oinkster Pastrami, bacon, house-made chili and American cheese.
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Website / 718 N Highland Ave
Petit Trois puts a French spin on a very American dish. The dripping Big Mec burger is a double cheeseburger with bordelaise and special sauce and comes with fries.
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Website / 1800 Sawtelle Blvd
Here, variety is the superpower. You can choose from a variety of different burgers from Plan Check such as its PCB, Blueprint, So Cal DBL Cheeseburger and plenty of other options.
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Website / Various
If you want to try a unique burger flavor, head out to Public School and try their PB&J Burger or stick to what you know and try out the classic Public School Burger or Backyard BBQ Burger.
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Website / Various
With a menu entirely dedicated to various burgers, Stout is a must-try for the burger aficionado. You can find rich flavors or something more classic no matter the location. We say check out options like the Stout Burger, Truffle Shuffle, the Six Weeker and Goombah, among others.
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Website / 3560 S La Cienega Blvd
You’ll want to come back to Umami Burger again and again to make your way through the menu. We say start with its signature burgers, such as The Truffle Burger, The Bacon Ranch Burger or the vegan option, The Earth Burger.
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Website / 3321 Pico Blvd
Here at The Upper West, you should check out the Flannery Beef Cheeseburger. It’s made of American cheese, Worcestershire-caramelized onions, pickles, arugula and So-Cal sauce.
From hamburger stands to gastropubs and more, Los Angeles’ array of burger offerings is untouchable.
See also: The 18 Best Spots For Vegan & Vegetarian Burgers in L.A.
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