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Best Classic Burger Joints in Los Angeles

Old-school counters, drive-ins, diners and taverns serving no-frills griddled burgers. These are the best classic burger joints in Los Angeles, picked from our Los Angeles burger guide.

Looking for smash burgers or splurges? See every pick in our guide to the best burgers in Los Angeles.

Cassell's Hamburgers

Los Angeles, CA

Patty Melt

A retro Koreatown diner in the Hotel Normandie, known for its patty melt.

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Daglas Drive-In

Los Angeles, CA

Cheeseburger

A retro San Fernando Valley burger stand with some of the city's best fries.

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Hinano Cafe

Venice, CA

Cheeseburger

A sandy-floored Venice dive bar steps from the pier, serving a no-frills cheeseburger.

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Marty's Hamburger Stand

Los Angeles, CA

Combo Burger

A Westside walk-up stand famous for a cheeseburger topped with a hot dog.

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Pie 'n Burger

Pasadena, CA

Cheeseburger with house sauce

A Pasadena coffee shop serving griddled burgers and pie since 1963.

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The Apple Pan

Los Angeles, CA

Hickoryburger

A counter-only LA classic for burgers and apple pie.

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