The Competition

LA needs to step it up - there isn't a burger in the city that can challenge some of these creations.

CAFE MIDI

Cafe Midi is located inside (and outside) American Rag.

The guy on the right just received a call from his friend about the Midi burgers...
"They're delicious"
"I'm on the way!"

Click on the menu above to see all kinds of great options.

I had the Ground Sirloin Burger with Pink Grapefruit,
Mixed Greens, Tomato Provencale, Horseradish, Caramelized Onions,
and a Side of Fruit Salad

I've been wanting to try fruit on a burger for a long time, and although mine was a little overcooked, it satisfied the craving.

Their salads are pretty magnificent and tend to upstage the hamburger menu.

This a place worth trying out, but the ground meat is a little tough and not as fresh as it could be.

148 S La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA‎ 90036
Phone: (323) 939-9860‎

Those crazy Floridians...

Hamburgers, Hip Hop... History

Click on the picture for the video.
(thanks for the tip Wes)

Burger Empire

If you have a Blackberry, you need this game.

UMAMI BURGER

My friend Tye tipped me off to their soft opening.

It's a very simple Japanese influenced setting.

Mmmmm.... Too many amazing choices.

The Umami Burger
6 uses of umami taste...
Parmesan Crisp, Oven-Dried Tomato, Caramelized Onions,
House-Made Ketchup, Shitake Mushrooms, Anchovies,
Freshly Ground Burger & Toasted Bun

SoCal Burger

Butter Lettuce, Oven-Dried Tomato, House Spread,
House Made Processed Cheese, Caramelized Onions,
Freshly Ground Burger & Toasted Bun

Lance has lots of fingers to hold his burger together while he stuffs his face.

Look at the way the meat perfectly falls apart.
Every bite melts in your mouth.

Mike eats a burger the way old English women drink tea.

All gone.

One of 3 meat grinders in the kitchen - Umami never freezes their meat and it's always freshly ground. This is the first perfect burger that I've had in Los Angeles. Please go here and leave satisfied.
By the way: BYOB

850 S La Brea, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 931-3000

Rock on!

If you've always wondered what it's like when a metal head eats a burger, you're in for a treat...

Cupcakes just got more appealing...

Courtsey of Chat n' Chew in NYC

BOWERY

NYC style front - similar to the LES' Schiller's

Mellow lunch crowd

Two Medium "The Works" with Gruyere & Fries

These are damn pretty burgers

"Are you free on Friday? I want to date you."
"No, I'm being eaten for lunch today."
"Bummer."

This was my third Bowery Burger outing. They're delicious - maybe one of the best in LA...

But this time, they overcooked it. Mine was too dry and crispy for medium. My friend's burger was cooked perfectly though. I don't know how you cook 2 burgers at the same time and screw up on one and not the other, but apparently they managed to do it. Don't let this stop you from giving them a try - they should definitely be on the destination list.

6268 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone: (323) 465-3400‎

Be Mine

If you're in the Big Apple this VDay, here's an idea...

Burger Bouquet

A unique choice for Valentine's Day. For just $25, you can send a sampler-style box containing three specialty mini-burgers (Chicago Burger, Dallas Burger & Seattle Burger), three signature dipping sauces, homemade potato chips, and a delicious brownie. It even comes with a personalized, hand-written Valentine note. Delivery is free on February 13th and 14th between 11AM and 8PM from "river to river" between 8th Street and 38th Street (delivery elsewhere in Manhattan is possible for a small fee).

Call or visit either of our 2 locations to place your order:

678 Sixth Avenue (between 21st & 22nd Streets)
212-229-1404
303 Park Avenue South (between 23rd & 24th Streets)
212-254-2727

This is why you're fat

The Double Bacon Hamburger Fatty Melt
Three bacon-stuffed grilled cheese sandwiches for buns, cheese, bacon and two four-ounce beefs patties.

(click on the picture to see more heart attack treats)

PINK'S FAMOUS HOT DOGS

I was told that Pink's (although known for hot dogs) had great Hamburgers... I was misled.

Pink's is one of those hour-long-wait-on-the-weekend places.
I beat the crowd by going in the cold of night.

People who hate their jobs making the worst burgers.

"Psst. Let's burn this one."

Consistently dry, overcooked and flavorless... Mmmm

Evidence. I didn't enjoy anything about this place.
Maybe the hot dogs are better, but does it really matter???

709 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Phone: (323) 931-4223

How an artist does it

IRV'S BURGERS

Classic burger stand...

Ideal prices...

Bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle,
ketchup, mustard and double patty on the griddle
(no mayo please)

Oh snap! Sonia threw in the artwork free of charge!

Incredibly deliciousness!

I'll be coming back here quite a bit. Irv's is everything you would hope to find at a burger stand - - great service, positive attitudes, quaint surroundings, very tasty burgers, etc.

8289 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Phone: (323) 650-2456

P.S. If you have trouble finding parking, travel a block north of Santa Monica - there's plenty on Norton.

Q. What did the bun say to the patty???
A. I've got soul!
(drums: ba-dam-bum-chhhh)

Hmmm...

Video games and burgers are not the best recipe for a healthy diet, but if that's your thing, who am I to stop you.

IN & OUT

$5.99 for a Double Burger, Fries, and a Black & White Shake

Always a wait, but always worth it.

The best fast food burger in existence...