Who's Got The Best Burger In LA?

While 2009 might best be remembered as the year of the gourmet food truck in Los Angeles, it can also be argued that this was the year that the lowly hamburger captured the imagination of the city. From upscale bistros like Comme Ca, to the half-century old shack that is The Apple Pan, animal-style 4x4s to sliders, the burgers to be found across LA are as diverse as the 2am crowd at Tommy's. And sure enough, talk of an Umami Truck suggests that the two great food trends of 2009 might converge in 2010, the implications of which truly boggle the mind.

UPDATE: Eater LA reports that the Umami truck will start serving THIS WEEK, but with a catch!:

"As it stands, the truck is expected to be stationed outside Fred Segal in Santa Monica through the rest of 2009 and once Umami at Fred Segal opens, the truck will start making rounds on the west side"

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Juicy Burger 6340 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA It's pretty new, but Juicy Burger has already been voted 2010's "Best Burger in LA" by Citysearch. You have a choice between the "Classic Burgers" (which do include chicken options) or creating your own burger. When you opt to create your own, you'll find that you get to customize your experience, choosing your own protein, toppings, sauces, cheeses, and bun. Photo via Facebook: Juicy Burger

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Juicy Burger
6340 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA

It's pretty new, but Juicy Burger has already been voted 2010's "Best Burger in LA" by Citysearch. You have a choice between the "Classic Burgers" (which do include chicken options) or creating your own burger. When you opt to create your own, you'll find that you get to customize your experience, choosing your own protein, toppings, sauces, cheeses, and bun.

Photo via Facebook: Juicy Burger

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[thefabulousmoolah]

10:38 PM on 12/05/2009

Love Irv's. Great burgers and Sonia is the best. Always happy behind that counter.

[SeanOcali]

05:28 PM on 12/05/2009

Just tried Umami for the first time thanks to this article. Amazing! Absolutely amazing! The patty is almost identical to Fathers Office in that it melts in your mouth. But the burger as a whole beats FO hands down.

[jdrourke]

04:45 PM on 12/05/2009

I've lived here since 1993, so I know my restaurants. For a good burger, you cannot go wrong with In-n-Out, Carney's on Sunset, and the Apple Pan on Pico. For a good hot dog, you must try Fab Hot-Dog on Tampa Ave. in the valley.

Damn, now I'm really hungry...

http://jdrourke.wordpress.com/

[youngblood]

11:02 AM on 12/05/2009

FATBURGERS, ALWAYS GREAT!

[Plus15]

01:13 AM on 12/05/2009

I love burgers and tried most of those joints. After a while I decided they sucked. Most just make 'em one way lame. The chains are boring, tasteless. Gave up on burgers pretty much, checked them out now and again but most times they desperately needed fixings, all the goods. About two years ago went into the Kings Road Cafe on Beverly in West Hollywood near La Cienega (just opened in Studio City) Bingo. Knocked me out. I've been back many times. How do you want your burger? For me the Kings Road Burger scores every time. I like them charred on the outside and medium rare inside and amazingly they get it right every time. It's not dried out, well done, tasteless, same bland every time, desperate for some help to make it work. And they have sensational rich coffee not watered down bla. Ok. P.S. tried Cassel's when I first got to town. Guy called out my name turned around and there was a guy I knew a bit from New York, mob guy. "You ok? need anything" he asked. Loan sharking. Good to see him, didn't need that kind of help. Nice burger. No where as good as Kings Road' burger only thing missing is that level of Runyonesque character.

[Blissd]

06:44 PM on 12/04/2009

When I need to sink my teeth in an awesome burger it's Pasadena's Pie & Burger, totally satisfying!Any one has other suggestions in the San Gabirel Valley?

[temptemp02]

06:13 PM on 12/04/2009

The Apple Pan's burger's aren't particularly special!

[pascaljim]

05:15 PM on 12/04/2009

It's gone now, but JAKES Burgers, corner of Santa Monica and Virgil beat the hell out of all of 'em.

[pascaljim]

05:05 PM on 12/04/2009

Ricks Burger, corner El Molino and Walnut, Pasadena ,get the burger on sourdough, you won't be disappointed!

[jparfrey]

12:10 PM on 12/04/2009

In downtown Los Angeles, Blu LA Cafe, makes a tremendous burger. Best I've had in Los Angeles. However, need to order it medium-well, else it arrives raw->rare.

http://www.blu.la/

JP

[Lemeritus]

02:49 AM on 12/04/2009

Tommy's. In-And-Out. Tommy's. In-And-Out. Tommy's. In-And-Out.

Everything else is just wastes of buns.

[cordyc]

02:44 AM on 12/04/2009

How about Dolores. There is still a coffee shop on Santa Monica around Veteran. They used to be drive-in and they still have the special burger on the menu the last time I was there a few years ago. Sort of like a Bob's big boy only better IMHO. I came with the curly fries. Just make sure you don't get the regualr burger it's nothing special.

[Westof405]

02:23 AM on 12/04/2009

Good Stuff on Olympic at Bundy-great burgers and the best onion rings around. There's one on the PCH in Hermosa Beach too.

In-N-Out is good and consistent, but I wouldn't rate them above Good Stuff. Good road food. The one at the Kettleman City exit on the 5 must be highest grossing one in the whole chain. Either that one or the one in Lebec at the bottom of the Grapevine.

[retrorio]

01:57 AM on 12/04/2009

When I lived in L.A., I used to love Fatburger, a small chain in the area. The burgers were char-grilled, the fries were thick cut and tasty. 100 x better than In 'N Out, although a bit more expensive.

[bluesman49]

01:54 AM on 12/04/2009

Those In n Out franchises are gold mines - i wish I had one here in our town.

[SeanOcali]

05:25 PM on 12/05/2009

They're not franchises.