Los Angeles burger lovers can find everything from crispy-edged smash burgers and dry-aged patties to nostalgic diner classics and fully plant-based fast food across Koreatown, Chinatown, and Hollywood. Whether you are planning a quick lunch, a relaxed dinner, or a late-night comfort-food run, these five spots deliver distinctive takes on one of America’s favorite meals.
What makes this lineup worth the trip is its variety: one destination brings decades of burger history and old-school equipment, another puts chef-driven detail into premium beef, and others lean into craveable sliders, griddled patties, dairy-free shakes, and loaded fries. Each offers a reason to skip the ordinary chain-burger stop and explore Los Angeles one satisfying bite at a time.
1. Monty’s Good Burger
Monty’s Good Burger serves 100% plant-based fast food at 516 S Western Ave in Los Angeles’ Koreatown, with Impossible-patty burgers, crispy vegan chicken sandwiches, fries, tater tots, shakes, and late-night hours until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The compact burger spot is open from noon to 11 p.m. most days, making it an easy stop for lunch, dinner, or a meat-free late-night bite.
In Koreatown, Monty’s turns classic fast-food cravings into a fully plant-based menu without losing the familiar burger-joint appeal. Diners can choose a single or double cheeseburger layered with house spread, pickles, grilled onions, lettuce, and tomato, or branch out with Nashville hot-style Impossible chicken, loaded fries or tots, lemonade, and dairy-free shakes.
2. Cassell’s Hamburgers
Cassell’s Hamburgers serves classic, house-ground burgers inside the historic Hotel Normandie at 3600 W 6th St in Los Angeles’ Koreatown, open Sunday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday until 10 p.m. Founded in 1948, the longtime L.A. burger destination pairs its old-school diner appeal with burgers cooked on Al Cassell’s original crossfire broiler, plus breakfast plates, sandwiches, shakes, malts, house-made pies, coffee, and a full bar.
In Koreatown, Cassell’s is a strong pick for diners craving a straightforward, well-crafted burger with real local history behind it. The menu centers on classic burgers, cheeseburgers, patty melts, and vegetarian-friendly options, while its original grinder and patty press help preserve the restaurant’s distinctive approach to a timeless American staple.
3. Amboy
Amboy brings chef-driven burgers to Far East Plaza at 727 N Broadway, Suite 117, in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, serving made-to-order classics, smash-style patties, and its signature dry-aged DH Burger daily from noon to 9 p.m. Founded by Eggslut creator Alvin Cailan, the casual counter spot has built its reputation around quality beef, caramelized onions, melted cheese, and carefully constructed buns.
In Chinatown, Amboy is the kind of burger stop that rewards both a quick lunch and a full-on comfort-food craving. Diners can keep it simple with a Classic Double, go bigger with the dry-aged DH Burger, or explore indulgent options such as truffle-topped burgers, hot dogs, grilled-cheese creations, and loaded fries—all with the unfussy, old-school spirit of a neighborhood burger counter.
4. Chris N’ Eddy’s
Chris N’ Eddy’s serves smashburger-style sliders at 5539 W. Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles, offering Hollywood diners a casual, late-night stop for crisp-edged burgers, fries, tots, and house-style sauce. The restaurant is widely listed as open daily from 10 a.m. into the early morning, though hours may vary, so it is worth confirming before visiting.
In the heart of Hollywood, Chris N’ Eddy’s keeps the focus on a simple, indulgent burger formula: juicy smashed beef patties, melted cheese, soft potato buns, onions and pickles, with the choice of ordering a slider Chris’ Way or Eddy’s Way. Pair a double slider with waffle fries, tater tots, loaded fries, or pickle chips for an easy lunch, dinner, or after-hours burger run.
5. For the Win
For The Win brings its popular smash burgers to Hollywood at 6221 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028, serving lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The casual burger spot centers its menu on thin, griddled beef patties with crispy edges, grilled onions, pickles, fry sauce, and toasted Martin’s potato buns, alongside fries, chicken sandwiches, patty melts, milkshakes, and dessert.
In the heart of Hollywood, For The Win keeps the formula focused: straightforward burgers made for a quick, satisfying meal. Diners can go classic with a hamburger or cheeseburger, add a fried chicken sandwich or grilled cheese, and round out the order with thin-cut fries, sweet potato fries, crispy Brussels sprouts, or a flourless chocolate cake. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery are available