LAist: Meat Is Burger

BaddAss MisterJ

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 01:36:06 -0800

I like "The Bucket" in Eagle Rock, CA http://www.bucketburger.com

xxxian

Fri, 12 May 2006 21:02:36 -0800

But everyone knows the best burger in the world bar none is at the Riverside in Charlottesville.

NotBob_

Fri, 12 May 2006 14:51:47 -0800

I've had many a fine burger and I'll not quibble about best. But I must say that my most memorable is not listed among ANY of the aforementioned lists. It's a gem and utterly unique. I came across them some 15, 16 or 17 years ago. They've upgraded since then: have real salt and pepper shakers instead of root beer bottles. They've not a web site nor shall I give you their name. Just this: It is located in the far west-north-west of Los Angeles. If you pass the former location of the Spahn Movie Ranch you've gone a wee-bit too far. But not by much. Turn around and go to the nearest intersection with businesses. Get out of your car because their yellow sign is so small as to be unreadable as you drive by. Citysearch & Zagat rate them highly but make no mention of the "Kitchen Sink." Everyone I have introduced to the Kitchen Sink has fallen silly in love with it. Methinks they may have a secret ingredient like opium or something.

Hamburglar Hadley

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 21:35:44 -0800

If you love LA burgers, you'll love www.ahamburgertoday.com, which reviews LA and NYC burgers. I am currently still in the process of trying them all (going to Cassell's tomorrow night), but have quite a few good ones up as well as some to avoid and about five ready to be posted soon. I like the Father's Office burger, but is it really a burger in the true sense of the word?

Ted

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:27:53 -0800

I love the Father's Office burger. It's awesome. The main problem is the bar itself, which is overcrowded, has no table service, and has a staff which is less then helpful. You often see well-heeled people walk in and try to figure out the whole thing amidst the half-drunk westide frat-like crowd. But it really is yummy. I'll also second Pie'n'Burger, MMMM.

Max B

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:25:53 -0800

I have two suggestions for some of the better burgers in town. AMMO has a fabulous cheese burger, especially if you like grilled onions and THE CHATEAU MARMONT has a to-die-for Kobe Beef burger that melts in your mouth. Both are pretty expensive (I think about $10 each) but well worth it if you are a burger lover like myself. For a great greasy burger for $5, try ST.NICKS on 3rd Street. It is a sports bar, but the burgers are small and mouth watering!

lucinda michele

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 11:07:18 -0800

I've heard Father's Office, while well-researched, is a disappointment. The best burger I've ever had in L.A.--and I've lived here for 29 years--is at Pasadena Pie'n'Burger on California at Lake. Holy of holies, and followed up by warm blueberry pie...I could be struck by lightning then and die a happy death. I definitely think the carb aversion is over.