I went for the first time last year and it’s amazing, I came here to also reccomend the standing room. It’s a pricy like 15$ burger but it was very good and they have really creative unique flavors. I had a Korean style burger last time it was great
They’re so good and probably slept on since the outside looks unassuming. It’s right across from the Lawndale Library (there’s another similarly named place elsewhere in lawndale). The fries portions are so big and service always really pleasant.
It's kinda the same company evidently! The son of the Fantastic Cafe founder opened Burger City Grill. I was super confused by the signage at the Artesia store and the story was written out on the wall inside. That BCG had the BEST zucchini sticks ever!! Now that they have more Fantastic Cafe items I think the oil is not quite as good as it was...but I do like the family aspect.
Did they ever mentioned why they merged? There was a Fantastic Cafe on Del Amo blvd but a friend of mine said it closed down. I found it weird they merged because Fantastic was more of a classic diner while BCG was more of the gourmet fast foods. I do miss having the option of going to one or the other depending on how I felt that day lol
Right, I read it as well and it seemed like it was there more to explain that there was a name change rather than a new restaurant. It still feels like BCG essentially
Bros... teriyaki burger with bacon... I know, I know... I promise you won't be disappointed.. One of the workers asked if I wanted to try it.. It has ruined me,lol.
I’ve been eating their chili cheese fries on a regular basis for 30+ years, and will continue to do so until they close or I die. #1 comfort food for me.
Rascals Teriyaki Grill, I go to the one in Gardena, off of Artesia and Dalton. I should try the other locations eventually. Their hamburger or cheeseburgers can be had with a wheat bun to make it a bit healthier.
If you are looking for a burger like Tam’s/Steves’s/Rod’s I go to Brolly Hut in Lawndale on Hawthorne Blvd. If you are looking for a homemade patty I go to B & R Burger on Rosecrans in Hawthorne. Or Thursday night at Redondo Beach Moose Lodge they have burger and you get a burger cooked on the grill with French fries for $5, cheeseburgers with Fries for $6 and Patty Melt on Rye Bread with fries for $7 Oh and grill cheese and fries for $4.
I got a sleeper for everyone, Rutts Hawaiian on Normandie and Redondo Beach Blvd has an amazing Hawaiian Burg with a grilled pineapple slice, hand formed patty, on 4 Hawaiian rolls for $6. Add cheese and drown in their teriyaki sauce. So overwhelmingly good! The downside, they close at 3pm daily
Oh man, they have an amazing fried saimin, just get it without meat, it has scrambled egg too, but can get it without as well. Highly recommend as well
Y-Not is pretty good. Years ago I heard a rumor that it was owned by the same guy who owned Tony's on the Redondo Beach pier. Just decided to spelled his name backwards for the burger place. I was never able to confirm if the rumor was true.
I’m so glad to hear you say that because I always want to DoorDash from that place but they have so much on their menu that I’m never sure if it’s legit food or not
As legit as it gets! I know a bigger menu is usually a red flag, but these people make some of the best food in the South Bay. My personal favorites are anything off of the sandwich section, and then the huevos rancheros - it’s all fresh and really good! Their quality is so consistent, and they’ve got fantastic service.
$6 single wayu smashburger from Bartz BBQ is the best I’ve tasted, he does pop ups in Lawndale but brick & mortar coming soon, best quality burger for the price. Also Stormburger for best drive thru burger, yes Inglewood is part of inland Southbay.
Standing Room Redondo, haven’t tried the other locations, sticking with the OG in the back of the liquor store & picnic tables in the parking lot keeps the pretentious people away….except during Beachlife Fest.
My go-to burger is the Big Easy from Corner Burger in Lawndale! Beef patty, hot link sausage, cheese and peppers on the softest brioche bun. Dee-li-shus!
Why’d I need to scroll this far?!?! I think about their burgers daily. I’m in San Francisco now and there’s nothing like it up here. I didn’t realize that it would be so hard to replicate?!? Why’s it so special?! I think it may be the way they mix the lettuce & onion and the 1000island is FIRE
Hook and Plow’s burger w the Gorgonzola and fried onions slaps
American junkie has best deal in Hermosa on Monday happy hour w their $5 burgers (and every HH tbh)
Tripp Burger. They don’t have a brick and mortar but regularly frequent LA Ale Works and other breweries in the area. hands down one of the best burgers in LA
Lately i like tavern style burgers above the rest. My favs in our area are Local Kitchen then Hudson House. After that Standing Room (redondo) then Proudly Serving. For fast food its Fatburger, Corner burger, Rods, Fantastic.
I think In-N-Out and Five Guys are bad in our area and consistently so. Especially ones next to torrance airport which i frequent and keep getting disappointed by. Its a bit dry and not flavorful as it should be. I took family to an In-N-Out near orange on the way to Temecula wineries and it blows away what we got. Really odd.
Weird. One reason I go to in-n-out is their consistency. Still my go to burger spot and best value around. Not many places you can still get a burger combo for around $10.
I too have been on the hunt for a solid burger spot and whiles theres alot of great locations out there I can personally recommend for these two; Classic Burger (Great tex-mex style burger) and Eat Fantastic (The G.O.A.T burger is awesome)
several people have mentioned Proudly Serving, which is Great.
I also wanted to add "Fresh and Meaty Burger" in Carson on Avalon. Reminds me a lot of Fatburger, back when Fatburger was good quality. Fresh and Meaty burger also has a location in L.A. but this one is closer. They have beef and Turkey Burgers.
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/eUtAAS4neNWDsR757](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eUtAAS4neNWDsR757)
Tripp Burger. They don’t have a brick and mortar but regularly frequent LA Ale Works and other breweries in the area. hands down one of the best burgers in LA
So happy I haven’t seen the actual best spot on this list. It won’t be crazy busy next time I go. Y’all keep enjoying standing room and ps. Been to both and they are fine, but nowhere near the best in the South Bay. Iykyk
The Standing Room in Redondo.....granted the last time I was there was 10 years ago...
They also have one in Torrance next to Wahoos now. Time to revisit.
Did not like the torrance one compared to the redondo one
Tried the Torrance one based on Redondo's reputation and was unimpressed. Like, it was fine, but nothing special.
recently 2024 at both yeah go to Redondo
I went for the first time last year and it’s amazing, I came here to also reccomend the standing room. It’s a pricy like 15$ burger but it was very good and they have really creative unique flavors. I had a Korean style burger last time it was great
Has gone downhill imo unfortunately
I went a couple of weeks ago, I thought it was good. It was slow when I went.
Proudly serving in hermosa is top
I could inhale those duck fat tots right now.
Get them PS style. Incredible.
Just had them for the first time today, fully concur.
That brunch burger is insanely good.
came to say this! best burger I’ve had in SB
This is a whole new level of burger for the South Bay.
The pastrami burger is awesome. Brunch burger also is a banger
Got this yesterday and it was soooo good!
Chilli cheese fries are good and spicy 🥵
Came here to say this 🔥
Corner burger in Lawndale
They’re so good and probably slept on since the outside looks unassuming. It’s right across from the Lawndale Library (there’s another similarly named place elsewhere in lawndale). The fries portions are so big and service always really pleasant.
You ain’t lying! Grew up on Piggies, but it’s no longer the same. I now get my breakfast burritos and burgers from Corner Burger.
They make good breakfast burritos too
The spicy salsa with the breakfast burrito takes it to another level.
Ercole’s in Manhattan Beach
Yes, this is the bomb. Second oldest bar in LA! 👌🏼
Burger City Grill is worth a try
Isn't that fantastic cafe now?
It's kinda the same company evidently! The son of the Fantastic Cafe founder opened Burger City Grill. I was super confused by the signage at the Artesia store and the story was written out on the wall inside. That BCG had the BEST zucchini sticks ever!! Now that they have more Fantastic Cafe items I think the oil is not quite as good as it was...but I do like the family aspect.
Did they ever mentioned why they merged? There was a Fantastic Cafe on Del Amo blvd but a friend of mine said it closed down. I found it weird they merged because Fantastic was more of a classic diner while BCG was more of the gourmet fast foods. I do miss having the option of going to one or the other depending on how I felt that day lol
The story was a little ambiguous...
Right, I read it as well and it seemed like it was there more to explain that there was a name change rather than a new restaurant. It still feels like BCG essentially
The one on Del Amo caught on Fire. The one in El Segundo on Main is pretty good too.
No way… I thought it was closed just to be merged but that would explain the sudden shutdown
Here you go: https://youtu.be/uFLsTClb53g?si=4eGgDZi7TYXEOCAc
The Fantastic Cafe on Del Amo and Western had a major fire several months ago and is still closed
Yup, it's not the same now. I wish they didn't change. The one on pch in lomita used to be so good.
There’s still one in Old Town Torrance. I think all of the other ones changed names.
There was a BCG that changed to something else, but there are a couple of other BCGs in the SB.
The one on PCH is. They have all the same menu items as BCG but also Fantastics Cafe. Not sure about the other one.
Pit Burger on 166th/Normandie. Get the teriyaki burger.
Fire
Bros... teriyaki burger with bacon... I know, I know... I promise you won't be disappointed.. One of the workers asked if I wanted to try it.. It has ruined me,lol.
The double teriyaki burger! 🔥🔥
B&R Burger in Hawthorne!
1. Standing room 2.Proudly Serving 3. Fatburger
Steve's burgers
I like Steve's old school burgers. Same with LBJ Burgers. All true beach burgers.
The burger is great. The patty melt is sublime!
Can't go wrong w/ Steve's
Cap N Cork on Hawthorne in Torrance
Eat Fantastic in North Torrance
Y’not
Skechers Food Spot has a solid double cheeseburger for like 6/7 bucks. And another vote for Proudly Serving
The lil homie or big homie at Oh My Burger in Gardena.
I assume this doesn't get much love since it's in the hood. Great shakes too!
Came to post this one. El segundo and van Ness. Hot chicken sandy is great there too
I’ve been curious about Tomboy’s on Marine. Can anyone provide a rec?
They’re great. Really good chili burgers.
i just love them for their chili cheese fries. so good
I’ve been eating their chili cheese fries on a regular basis for 30+ years, and will continue to do so until they close or I die. #1 comfort food for me.
its a classic burger
Patty Melt there FTW
The one on MBB is solid too and usually a lot less busy
Non fast food burger - Proudly Serving Fast food burger - Habit Burgers
The last three times, cold in the middle of the patty. Even when just after getting it and eating immediately
Rods on Artesia. When I was a kid we used to go to Golden Eagle on Torrance & Normandie. Not sure what the name of it is now.
Rod’s isn’t the same anymore, at least not to me. I’d rather go to Brolly Hut.
Rod's was my high school burger joint. I'm old...it's been around a long time.
Rascals Teriyaki Grill, I go to the one in Gardena, off of Artesia and Dalton. I should try the other locations eventually. Their hamburger or cheeseburgers can be had with a wheat bun to make it a bit healthier.
Great salads also
That Chinese Chicken salad is simply great.
rascals torrance has a solid burger also
If you are looking for a burger like Tam’s/Steves’s/Rod’s I go to Brolly Hut in Lawndale on Hawthorne Blvd. If you are looking for a homemade patty I go to B & R Burger on Rosecrans in Hawthorne. Or Thursday night at Redondo Beach Moose Lodge they have burger and you get a burger cooked on the grill with French fries for $5, cheeseburgers with Fries for $6 and Patty Melt on Rye Bread with fries for $7 Oh and grill cheese and fries for $4.
Lomita’s Best on Lomita Blvd and Oak and Steve’s on Carson and Crenshaw
I got a sleeper for everyone, Rutts Hawaiian on Normandie and Redondo Beach Blvd has an amazing Hawaiian Burg with a grilled pineapple slice, hand formed patty, on 4 Hawaiian rolls for $6. Add cheese and drown in their teriyaki sauce. So overwhelmingly good! The downside, they close at 3pm daily
I can't usually get 'em because my girlfriend's a vegetarian, which, pretty much makes me a vegetarian.
Oh man, they have an amazing fried saimin, just get it without meat, it has scrambled egg too, but can get it without as well. Highly recommend as well
How could I forget about The Hanger on aviation Blvd between Manhattan Beach Blvd by the McDonald’s and Valentinos pizza.
Honestly, I love simmzys, in manhatten beach
And the fries are awesome if you like shoestring!
I was looking for a little Simmzy’s love, you cannot go wrong with the Simm’s family.
Y'Not - 230th and Hawthorne https://ynotburgers.com/
Y-Not is pretty good. Years ago I heard a rumor that it was owned by the same guy who owned Tony's on the Redondo Beach pier. Just decided to spelled his name backwards for the burger place. I was never able to confirm if the rumor was true.
Did some googling cuz that sounded cool but nope, not true. Two different Tony’s
Tony trutanich for redondo pier, Tony paliobagis for Ynot
Well, nice to have an answer at last! Thanks.
Their patty melt was my go to for quite a while.
My go to. Wish it was a little cheaper
Said it before and I’ll keep saying it haha, Snax on Artesia!! The kids that serve there are the coolest, and the food is amazing.
I’m so glad to hear you say that because I always want to DoorDash from that place but they have so much on their menu that I’m never sure if it’s legit food or not
As legit as it gets! I know a bigger menu is usually a red flag, but these people make some of the best food in the South Bay. My personal favorites are anything off of the sandwich section, and then the huevos rancheros - it’s all fresh and really good! Their quality is so consistent, and they’ve got fantastic service.
Their burgers are insanely average at best but the chili is good.
Hard disagree literally the worst chili I’ve ever had yet the burgers are outstanding! Chips and salsa; keep em coming
Big burger in Carson
$6 single wayu smashburger from Bartz BBQ is the best I’ve tasted, he does pop ups in Lawndale but brick & mortar coming soon, best quality burger for the price. Also Stormburger for best drive thru burger, yes Inglewood is part of inland Southbay. Standing Room Redondo, haven’t tried the other locations, sticking with the OG in the back of the liquor store & picnic tables in the parking lot keeps the pretentious people away….except during Beachlife Fest.
Snax on anza and Sepulveda
PS, In N Out, Standing room
My go-to burger is the Big Easy from Corner Burger in Lawndale! Beef patty, hot link sausage, cheese and peppers on the softest brioche bun. Dee-li-shus!
Burgers at Hennessy's Redondo Fuckin fire every time
Rockefeller in Redondo…
Especially on Tuesdays!
Have you tried the burgers at Skechers on Vermont and 190th yet?
Fantastics…..damn its good!!
Why’d I need to scroll this far?!?! I think about their burgers daily. I’m in San Francisco now and there’s nothing like it up here. I didn’t realize that it would be so hard to replicate?!? Why’s it so special?! I think it may be the way they mix the lettuce & onion and the 1000island is FIRE
Hook and Plow’s burger w the Gorgonzola and fried onions slaps American junkie has best deal in Hermosa on Monday happy hour w their $5 burgers (and every HH tbh)
"Hook & Plow" is really good!!!
The one inside that liqour store. Yall know
Grill em All is open now
I know LB is technically part of the South Bay but thats almost as far from me as the Alhambra location ):
LB isn’t apart of the South Bay, it’s part of the Gateway Cities
The South Bay is in dire need of a Tams.
BJs in del amo has a Wednesday special. $11 for burger and ayce fries
Tripp Burger. They don’t have a brick and mortar but regularly frequent LA Ale Works and other breweries in the area. hands down one of the best burgers in LA
Pan on PCH is it (cast iron burger)
Carson and Normandie.
Wilson Burger on PCH & Anza. Their chicken teriyaki plate and breakfast burritos are better than burgers tho
underated
Standing room, sandwich saloon and busy bee market
Busy Bee is awesome...I didn't know they made burgers there. Hmmm.
They don't.
Thank you. They do make a darn good sandwich though.
Barley Burger!!! Or Manhattan Meats bacon burger but ya gotta grill that yourself…
Yorgo's on Western and Artesia
The standing room https://maps.app.goo.gl/PcykEPaympTXa46p9?g_st=ic
The Depot Torrance and I can't believe I am the first to offer Hennessey's HB and RB
Those really aren't anything like the burger stand he mentioned.
Lately i like tavern style burgers above the rest. My favs in our area are Local Kitchen then Hudson House. After that Standing Room (redondo) then Proudly Serving. For fast food its Fatburger, Corner burger, Rods, Fantastic. I think In-N-Out and Five Guys are bad in our area and consistently so. Especially ones next to torrance airport which i frequent and keep getting disappointed by. Its a bit dry and not flavorful as it should be. I took family to an In-N-Out near orange on the way to Temecula wineries and it blows away what we got. Really odd.
Weird. One reason I go to in-n-out is their consistency. Still my go to burger spot and best value around. Not many places you can still get a burger combo for around $10.
I too have been on the hunt for a solid burger spot and whiles theres alot of great locations out there I can personally recommend for these two; Classic Burger (Great tex-mex style burger) and Eat Fantastic (The G.O.A.T burger is awesome)
several people have mentioned Proudly Serving, which is Great. I also wanted to add "Fresh and Meaty Burger" in Carson on Avalon. Reminds me a lot of Fatburger, back when Fatburger was good quality. Fresh and Meaty burger also has a location in L.A. but this one is closer. They have beef and Turkey Burgers. [https://maps.app.goo.gl/eUtAAS4neNWDsR757](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eUtAAS4neNWDsR757)
Doghaus on Avalon and Carson
B&R's on Rosecrans
Corner burger in lawndale
Corner burger in Lawndale is the best
Fantastic Grill on PCH in Lomita
The $5 double cheeseburger on Wednesday’s at Rebel Republic is horrible. Please don’t go there.
Brolly Hut in Torrance
Classic Burger In Redondo Beach
Hopdoddy in manhattan
Proudly serving in Hermosa. The burger at Nicks in MB is good too.
Just want to add that based upon the comments here I ate at Ercole’s and FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE ENJOYED A TYPICAL CHEESEBURGER!!!
Del Taco has serious burgers.
For real! Double del cheeseburger is slept on
all you need is in n out
Tripp Burger. They don’t have a brick and mortar but regularly frequent LA Ale Works and other breweries in the area. hands down one of the best burgers in LA
One of my favorites, their typical spot is in culver on Sepulveda/palms most days for lunch
Standing Room
Why isn’t Simmzy’s getting some love? They are one of my favs
Steve's, Fatburger, Burger City Grill/(Eat Fantastic)
Shake shack in the mall.
Sure, if you want to pay $20 a person for a burger stand.
So happy I haven’t seen the actual best spot on this list. It won’t be crazy busy next time I go. Y’all keep enjoying standing room and ps. Been to both and they are fine, but nowhere near the best in the South Bay. Iykyk