Top 9 Hamburgers

#9 THE BUCKET
A longstanding Eagle Rock hidden treasure, the Bucket is home to the most dangerous burger on the countdown: the Cardiac Burger. Not only is it stacked with deep-fried bacon, thick slabs of cheese and an ample hunk of ham, its two giant patties weigh in at over a pound. In the “I can’t believe I hate the whole thing” category, the Cardiac takes the blue ribbon every time.

The Bucket
323-257-5654
4541 Eaglerock Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
 
#8 CASSELL’S
In an unadorned, inconspicuous location in Koreatown, Cassell’s consistently dishes up some of the best burgers in LA. Their secret is a patented double broiler designed by the original Mr. Cassell himself, back in the 40s. The broiler cooks simultaneously from top and bottom sealing in all the juicy goodness. Served up cafeteria-style, feel free to take as much of their trademark potato salad or condiments as you like.

Cassell's
3266 w 6th st
Los Angeles, CA
213-387-5502
 
#7 MO’S
A hangout for studio movers and shakers, Mo’s in Burbank is the perfect spot to pitch your next film. They offer over 20 different types of burgers including such off the wall accompaniments as caviar or peanut butter and jam. Our favorite is the Menage a Trois, a winning combination of bacon, avocado and swiss cheese. Every burger is dropped off at their famous burger bar so that you can lather on condiments to your liking.

Mo's
Eatatmos.com
430 Riverside Dr. Burbank, CA 91505
818-845-3009
 
 
#6 NATIVE FOODS
With locations from Westwood to Palm Springs, Native Foods offers the best veggie burger in town. Handmade in-house, their patties are formed from an Indonesian rice, grain and soy blend called tempeh. Low calorie and high in protein, the burger is the ultimate zero-guilt experience. A purely vegan restaurant, Native Foods is fighting the good fight for more responsible eating and a healthier planet.

Native Foods
Nativefoods.com
1110 ½ Gayley Avenue
Westwood, CA 90025
310-209-1055
 
#5 APPLE PAN
For an old school burger purist, the place to be is the Apple Pan in west LA. A local favorite since the 40s, they’ve maintained the same quality ingredients and recipes for over 60 years. Everything is served up lightning fast and wrapped in paper, and even though it may look crowded you’ll get a seat in no time. So, belly up to the bar and get yourself a Steak Burger, or our favorite, the Hickory Burger.

Apple Pan
applepan.com
10801 Pico Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
310-476-3585
 
#4 PIE ‘N BURGER
Michael Osborn, owner of Pie ‘N Burger, is equal parts restaurateur and historic preservationist. Osborn’s grandmother brought him here in the 60s as a child. During college he got a job washing dishes and waiting tables. As the years went on, he inherited the restaurant as well as the classic burger recipe that has lured so many customers over the years. Maintaining the highest quality ingredients and a firm grip on their secret recipes, Osborn runs a time capsule dedicated to an era before low-carb fad diets.
 
Pie 'N Burger
pienburger.com
913 E. California Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106
626.795.1123
 
3 THE COUNTER
Choice is the name of the game at the Counter. Customize your burger using an elaborate checklist of every topping imaginable. There are hundreds of thousands of possible combinations, meaning you could eat here every day for centuries and not repeat an order. For first timers we recommend the basic, Counter Burger, a sandwich with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, provolone and sun dried tomato vinaigrette. For more adventurous gourmands we suggest Tillamook cheese, caramelized onion marmalade and fried onion strings.

The Counter
thecounterburger.com
2901 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
 
2 SADDLE PEAK LODGE
For the burger eating elite, the ultimate dining experience is the be had at the Saddle Peak Lodge. Nestled amid the Malibu mountains, the lodge is a rustic getaway that focuses on game meats. If it grazes, roams or hops, they have it; everything from musk ox to kangaroo. Their specialty, when it comes to burgers, is their Buffalo Burger. Served only during Sunday brunch, the burger is a carnivore’s dream.

Saddle Peak Lodge
saddlepeaklodge.com
419 Cold Canyon Road Calabasas, California
818-222-3888
 
1 FATHER’S OFFICE
Created in response to a dare, the Office Burger might possibly the greatest burger ever created. Master chef Sang Yoon tops a tasty patty of dry aged beef with Gruyere and Maytag cheese, caramelized onion, applewood bacon compote and arugala. Best served with crisp shoestring fries and a cold micro-brew, the Office Burger is the perfect intersection between the pedestrian accessibility of what a burger stands for and the high art that every chef dreams of

Father's Office
1018 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-393-BEER