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The 15 Best Burgers in L.A., Ranked
Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Burgers in L.A., Ranked.

1. Shake Shack

8.9
8520 Santa Monica Blvd (at West Knoll Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Burger Joint · 47 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This New York-based chain has come to town with major fanfare and long lines that are so worth it. Order a delicious burger served on a potato bun. Read more.

In-N-Out Burger is one of The 15 Best Burgers in L.A., Ranked.

2. In-N-Out Burger

9.0
7009 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 407 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: See those savory flecks of chopped grilled onions stuck in cheese? They're from the Southland chain’s “secret menu”--mustard-cooked beef with extra sauce and grilled onions. Read more.

The Counter is one of The 15 Best Burgers in L.A., Ranked.

3. The Counter

725 W 7th St (at Flower St), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Financial District · 63 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Not for the indecisive, this chain of fast-casual spots asks that you choose from so, so many options, from lamb to bison to ahi. Read more.

Belcampo Meat Co. is one of The 15 Best Burgers in L.A., Ranked.

4. Belcampo Meat Co.

1026 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Get the Belcampo burger protein-style, i.e., wrapped in a lettuce leaf instead of a bun, so that you can better enjoy the freshness of the grass-fed beef. Read more.

Beer Belly is one of The 15 Best Burgers in L.A., Ranked.

5. Beer Belly

532 S Western Ave (btwn 5th & 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 131 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Order the Peppersteak Burger, which comes heaped with fried onions and green peppers, cheddar cheese and both Worcestershire mayo and barbecue steak sauce. It’s a mouthful. Read more.

Everson Royce Bar is one of The 15 Best Burgers in L.A., Ranked.

6. Everson Royce Bar

9.1
1936 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Los Angeles · 44 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Not a big bunch of fixins here; just American cheese and Dijonnaise. No tomato. No lettuce. It's that perfectly elegant 80/20 blend of prime chuck meat to fat. Read more.

Bachi Burger is one of The 15 Best Burgers in L.A., Ranked.

7. Bachi Burger

61 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA
Burger Joint · Old Pasadena · 6 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Here, you’re getting a wagyu burger with intensely marbled beef and the chance to add cheffy extras like onion marmalade, apple-wood-smoked Duroc bacon and Point Reyes blue cheese. Read more.

Redbird is one of The 15 Best Burgers in L.A., Ranked.

8. Redbird

9.0
114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 62 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The savory purity of chef Neal Fraser's Prime Burger will make you a convert: aged cheddar, remoulade and juicy top-quality beef. Read more.

HACHÉ LA is one of The 15 Best Burgers in L.A., Ranked.

9. HACHÉ LA

3319 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Silver Lake · 21 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: We feel pretty blissed out after eating the Habanero Burger with assorted chiles, garlic mayo and queso fresco. And what the hell--add a fried egg for extra gooey goodness. Read more.

Winsome is one of The 15 Best Burgers in L.A., Ranked.

10. Winsome

1115 W Sunset Blvd (at N Beaudry Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant · Historic Cultural · 33 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Maybe it’s that special beef. Or the perfectly seared bun. More likely, it’s the delicate flavor of the aged white cheddar and pickled shallots that raise the burger to the next level. Read more.

K Ramen. Burger. Beer is one of The 15 Best Burgers in L.A., Ranked.

11. K Ramen. Burger. Beer

702 Americana Wy, 2nd Fl, Glendale, CA
Japanese Restaurant · City Center · 7 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The K Burger is two four-ounce beef patties and caramelized onion, tomato and American cheese dripping with the house spicy mayo. Wash it down with a frozen Kirin. Read more.

Leona is one of The 15 Best Burgers in L.A., Ranked.

12. Leona

123 Washington Blvd (Strongs), Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: You’re a block from the beach, so ease into a booth after sunbathing. Because after you feast on the huge cheesy Le Burger, there’s no way you’re going to feel like walking around half naked. Read more.

Fritzi Coop is one of The 15 Best Burgers in L.A., Ranked.

13. Fritzi Coop

814 Traction Ave., Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Arts District · 19 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: You can choose between the slab-bacon-beef blend, beef or turkey patties, piled with fontina, iceberg, spicy Calabrese relish and Thousand Island dressing. Get potato waffles on the side. Read more.

Cassell's Hamburgers is one of The 15 Best Burgers in L.A., Ranked.

14. Cassell's Hamburgers

8.7
3600 W 6th St (at S Normandie Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 45 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: In this hotel lobby diner, you can start your morning the right way with an avocado, fried egg and spicy mayo sandwich…served in a hash-brown “bun.” Read more.

Pie 'n Burger is one of The 15 Best Burgers in L.A., Ranked.

15. Pie 'n Burger

7.9
913 E California Blvd (at Lake Ave), Pasadena, CA
Burger Joint · South Lake · 95 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Because we're fools for the old school: Since 1963, Angelenos have been coming to this Pasadena diner to enjoy Thousand Island dressing-slathered burgers, syrupy soda and an apple pie. Read more.