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
BunGraze: Flatbread Hamburgers
Flatbread BunsUnique burgers served on freshly baked flatbreads instead of traditional buns.
130 S Central Ave · Little Tokyo
Burger Lounge
Grass-FedEco-conscious chain serving 100% grass-fed beef burgers.
213 Arizona Ave · Downtown
About Los Angeles Burgers
Los Angeles is one of the most diverse food cities in the world, and its burger scene is no exception—from smash patties to chef-driven gourmet burgers and plenty between. Whether you want the best burgers in Los Angeles, a quick burger near Fairfax District, or a longer sit-down in Lake Balboa, the map stays crowded with worthy stops.
FoodIndex ranks burgers restaurants across Los Angeles with live inputs from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and similar sources, combined into one transparent 0–100 score so sponsored placements do not decide what you see first.
Right now this page lists 100 standout burgers picks in Los Angeles, including styles such as diner-style classics, chef-driven gourmet burgers, smash patties, plant-based stacks, and more. Numbers refresh as new reviews land, so the order you see tracks momentum—not a one-time snapshot.
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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
The top burgers spots in Los Angeles are ranked by FoodIndex using a 0–100 score built from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and other signals. We prioritize places with strong, recent review volume and consistent ratings—then order them by that combined score.
Los Angeles is part of Los Angeles's food scene—think neighborhood favorites, diverse cuisines, and steady foot traffic from locals and visitors. This list focuses on burgers specifically, using data rather than editorial picks.
We aggregate star ratings, review counts, and recency across platforms, then normalize everything into one transparent score. That helps you compare apples-to-apples even when review patterns differ by platform.
Yes. As new reviews publish and ratings change, scores are recalculated so the leaderboard reflects the latest available data.
We love hearing suggestions. Reach out via our contact page with the restaurant name and location—we use it to prioritize future coverage and data checks.