Best Burgers in Los Angeles (2026)
100 places ranked using live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats & many other platforms
Top Rated Burgers in Los Angeles
Showing 10 of 100 restaurants · Ranked by FoodIndex score
Shake Shack
Modern ClassicEast Coast favorite bringing ShackBurgers and crinkle-cut fries to the West Coast.
400 W 8th St · Downtown
Hammy’s Smash Burgers
Smash BurgersCrispy, lacy smash burgers built to perfection in downtown.
1220 W 7th St · Westlake
BurgerShop
Fast CasualA straightforward menu of delicious, classic American cheeseburgers.
724 S Spring St · Downtown
Trophies Burger Club
Fairfax VibeTrendy burger club slinging photogenic, perfectly crafted smash burgers.
519 N Fairfax Ave · Fairfax District
For the Win
Award WinnerCritically acclaimed smash burgers featuring Martin's potato rolls.
6221 Franklin Ave · Hollywood
Habit Burger & Grill
CharbroiledFamous for their signature charbroiled Charburgers and fresh ingredients.
888 S Hope St · Downtown
Urban Skillet
Halal GourmetUpscale, Halal-certified gourmet burgers and wings near the beach.
2307 Main St · Ocean Park
Boyle Heights Super Burgers
Neighborhood JointClassic, oversized neighborhood burgers and massive onion rings.
3015 Wabash Ave · Boyle Heights
Burger Lounge
Grass-FedEco-conscious chain serving 100% grass-fed beef burgers.
213 Arizona Ave · Downtown
About Los Angeles Burgers
The best burger in LA is a fight worth having. This is a city with a genuine claim to burger culture. In-N-Out was born here, smash burgers in Los Angeles have their own devoted scene, and the gourmet burger conversation has been running long enough that the best spots have had years to sharpen what they do. Best burgers in Los Angeles are among the highest-volume food searches in the city, which tells you exactly how seriously locals take this.
The spread across the city is what makes it interesting. Venice has Lokal Burger Bar on Lincoln Blvd holding a top-5 position. Koreatown has two strong entries: Monty's Good at #1, a fully plant-based spot that's become one of the most-reviewed vegan burgers in the city, and Cassell's Hamburgers, a spot that's been doing this long before the word "gourmet" got attached to it. West Hollywood's Irv's Burgers and Carney's Restaurant represent two very different ends of the burger spectrum, both worth your time. The Fairfax District has Mr. Charlie's, Downtown has Shake Shack and Glory Burgers, and Hollywood has more legitimate options per block than most neighborhoods in the country.
California burger chains get plenty of attention, but the best burgers in Los Angeles are almost always independents. Spots that have been earning their scores review by review rather than coasting on brand recognition. The FoodIndex score filters Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals into a single number so the rankings reflect merit. If you're after the best burger in Pasadena, the neighborhood filter at the top of the page gets you there without scrolling the whole list.
How FoodIndex Scores Restaurants
Every venue earns a single 0–100 FoodIndex score by combining signals from major platforms—stars, review volume, recency, and consistency—so you can compare places fairly at a glance.
Google Reviews
Aggregate star ratings and review volume from Google Maps.
Yelp Ratings
Weighted scores from Yelp’s review community and elite reviewers.
Uber Eats Data
Delivery ratings, order frequency, and customer satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Monty's Good, Lokal Burger Bar, and Chris N Eddy’s are considered some of the best burger spots in Los Angeles based on FoodIndex data. Rankings use signals like rating quality, review volume, recency, and consistency across public platforms, so the top spots reflect places with strong customer feedback.
FoodIndex gives each place a 0–100 score based on public ratings, review counts, recent activity, and consistency across platforms. Places with strong reviews, steady customer feedback, and enough review volume usually rank higher.
No. FoodIndex rankings are not paid placements. The order is based on data signals, not ads, sponsorships, or restaurant promotions.
Use the restaurant list, neighborhood filters, and address details on this page to find burgers near you in Los Angeles. You can also open each restaurant profile to compare ratings, review counts, menu links, and ordering options.
Yes. Ratings, reviews, menus, and restaurant details can change, so FoodIndex rankings may shift as new data comes in. Check back before you choose a place, especially if you are planning a visit, pickup, or delivery.
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