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The best smash burgers in Los Angeles is Apple Pan in West LA. Since 1947.

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Best Smash Burgers in Los Angeles

Discover the best smash burgers in Los Angeles.

Last updated: 2026-03-18
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Apple Pan

West LA ★★★★½ 4.8 $$

Since 1947. U-shaped counter, Hickory Burger with Tillamook cheddar, slice of pie after. Timeless.

2

Burgers Never Say Die

Silver Lake ★★★★½ 4.8 $$

Smash burger cult with limited hours and a line that wraps the block. Dry-aged beef, Martin's potato rolls. Worth it.

3

In-N-Out

Everywhere ★★★★½ 4.5 $

Animal Style, no onions, chopped chiles. Yes, it belongs on this list. It's foundational. Fight us.

4

Petit Trois

Valley Village ★★★★½ 4.6 $$$

Ludo Lefebvre's French diner burger on brioche with Comté cheese. A burger so French it has an accent.

5

Goldburger

Highland Park ★★★★½ 4.4 $$

Vegan smash burgers that make carnivores question their choices. The crunch, the sauce, the whole thing works.

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6

Everson Royce Bar

Arts District ★★★★½ 4.5 $$

The burger here is a secret menu item that shouldn't be secret. Double smash with American cheese, mustard, pickles.

7

Irv's Burgers

West Hollywood ★★★★½ 4.4 $

Roadside stand since the '60s. Charbroiled patties, classic toppings, eaten standing up in a parking lot. LA soul food.

8

Cassell's Hamburgers

Koreatown ★★★★ 4.3 $$

Since 1948. They grind the meat daily and the potato salad is a phenomenon. Old LA at its finest.

9

HiHo Cheeseburger

Santa Monica ★★★★ 4.3 $$$

100% grass-fed wagyu smash burgers. Leaner than you'd expect, more flavourful than it should be.

10

Tripp Burgers

Fairfax ★★★★ 4.2 $$

New kid on the block making noise. The OG Tripp with American cheese and Tripp sauce is quickly becoming a classic.

People Also Ask

Apple Pan in West LA is our top-ranked smash burgers spot in Los Angeles. Since 1947. It consistently earns the #1 spot based on quality, consistency, and local reputation.
If you're near Hollywood, Apple Pan is one of the most accessible top-rated options in Los Angeles. Burgers Never Say Die is also worth the short trip — both are featured in our top 3.
Apple Pan draws the longest queues and gets the most consistent praise from locals and visitors alike. Our rankings factor in editorial scores, community upvotes, and real-world reputation.
Yes — several spots on our list offer great value. Check the price range listed on each card. Our editorial team specifically looks for quality-to-price ratio, not just prestige.
Some spots on our list stay open late, especially on weekends. Check individual restaurant pages for hours. We update our listings when opening hours change significantly.
Our rankings combine editorial scores from local food experts, community upvotes from verified visitors, and ongoing quality checks. We re-evaluate the list when new spots emerge or existing ones slip in quality.

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