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4 burgers places in Los Angeles we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Los Angeles | Burgers across every city.

The burger is close to a civic food in Los Angeles, divided between the griddled chain patty and the older walk-up stand. Cassell's Hamburgers inside the Hotel Normandie in Koreatown grinds its own chuck on a recipe in use since 1948, while In-N-Out on Sunset Boulevard near the Walk of Fame draws the late-night Hollywood crowd. Original Tommy's at Beverly and Rampart has poured chili over cheeseburgers since 1946 from a 24-hour walk-up window.

Cassell's Hamburgers ★ 4.3

$$American BurgersKoreatown

Cassell's Hamburgers inside the Hotel Normandie in Koreatown grinds its own chuck for griddled patties, a recipe in continuous use since 1948.

OrderThe third-pound cheeseburger with grilled onions, plus a vanilla malt for the side.

TipCassell's grinds beef in-house every morning; the breakfast burrito is the under-rated order from the same kitchen.

In-N-Out Burger Sunset ★ 4.4

$American BurgersHollywood

In-N-Out Burger on Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, is the chain landmark closest to the Walk of Fame, with late-night drive-through service until 1:30.

OrderA Double-Double Animal Style with grilled onions and extra spread, plus fries well done.

TipLate-night Friday and Saturday closes at 1:30, the queue spills around the block by midnight.

In-N-Out Burger LAX ★ 4.3

$American BurgersWestchester

In-N-Out Burger near LAX on Sepulveda sits at the end of runway 24R, making it the chain branch that doubles as a plane-spotting picnic spot.

OrderA Double-Double Animal Style and a chocolate shake to eat on the patio.

TipThe patio is the move; aircraft pass directly overhead on approach to runway 24R every two minutes.

Original Tommy's ★ 4.0

$$Burgers

Original Tommy's at Beverly and Rampart, Los Angeles has poured chili over cheeseburgers since 1946 from a walk-up window. Open 24 hours, cash and card.

OrderChili cheeseburger

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