Best Cheap Eats Burgers Restaurants in Hollywood
4 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.
8.3
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Family Friendly Favorites
A 75-year-old fast-food operation that still runs on a short menu, fresh-never-frozen beef, and hand-cut fries — the constraint is the point. The Sunset Blvd location draws late-night crowds and first-time visitors for the neon sign alone, but the real draw is a burger-and-fries formula that delivers reliably at a price point most sit-down spots can't touch. Expect a packed lot and a drive-thru line that wraps, especially after 9 PM.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double-Double, Animal Style Burger, Animal Fries
What Makes it Special: West Coast fast-food icon with a famously short menu, secret menu cult following, and one of LA's most photographed neon signs on Sunset Blvd.
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
7.8
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.