Best Burgers Restaurants in Hollywood
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
For The Win
Smash burgers and ultra-crisp fries built for obsessive regulars.
Notable Picks
#1
For The Win
8.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
For The Win’s Franklin Avenue outpost is a tight, counter-service smash burger stand where thin, crispy-edged patties and very dialed-in fries are the whole point. Locals line up for cheeseburgers buried in fry sauce and shoestring fries that stay hot and crisp on the walk back to nearby apartments or studios.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheeseburger with fries combo, Loaded fries with fry sauce, Sweet potato fries
What Makes it Special: Smash burgers and ultra-crisp fries built for obsessive regulars.
An LA classic, Tommy's serves up chili-laden burgers and fries with quick counter service, perfect for a late-night snack.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double Chili Cheeseburger, Chili Cheese Fries, Chili Dog
What Makes it Special: Iconic chili burgers served late-night for Hollywood crowds.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A plant-based fast food operation that builds its menu around house-made patties and oat milk shakes, replicating the drive-thru format without animal products, cholesterol, or artificial colors. The free parking lot and outdoor seating in Hollywood make it a low-friction stop for vegans and omnivores testing the lane, with an 86% five-star rate across 400+ reviews pointing to reliable execution on a narrow, well-drilled menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oat Milk Shakes, 'Chicken' Nuggets, 'Chicken' Sandwich
What Makes it Special: 100% plant-based fast food chain replicating classic drive-thru favorites using oat milk shakes and house-made patties with no cholesterol, hormones, or artificial colors.
Tucked just off the lobby of the Hollywood Roosevelt, 25 Degrees serves thick burgers and cocktails with a side of truffle-scented fries in a dim, red-leather setting. It’s more polished than the average burger joint, making its fries a go-to when you want something a bit dressed up before or after a night out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle fries, Half-pound burger with fries, Breakfast burger with fries
What Makes it Special: Hotel-bar burgers and truffle fries in a moody, old-Hollywood room.
7.9
A local favorite for quick, fresh burgers, fries, and shakes, In-N-Out is a popular stop for those craving a fast, quality burger late at night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double-Double Burger, Animal Style Fries, Chocolate Shake
What Makes it Special: Fresh, simple burgers and fries served with a cult following.
7.8
A no-frills counter spot on Santa Monica Blvd delivering classic char-grilled burgers, chili fries, and breakfast-all-day energy. It’s dependable late, with big portions and a menu that feels like peak LA fast-casual comfort.
Must-Try Dishes:
Avocado Bacon Double Cheeseburger, Chili Cheese Fries, Scrap Heap Burger
What Makes it Special: Classic Hollywood fast-casual burgers with hearty add-ons.