We may be health conscious here in Southern California, but that doesn’t stop us from chowing down on a delicious burger whenever the craving strikes. The next time you’re jonesin’ for a Royale with Cheese go check out these incredible spots to get your burger fix.
Please note, Father’s Office is temporarily closed.
- In-N-Out, Throughout Southern California
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Wikicommons If you haven’t had a Double-Double and fresh-cut fries at In-N-Out you have no idea what you’re missing. In-N-Out is legendary here in So Cal and considered to be fast-food at its finest.
- Bruxie, Los Angeles and Orange County
Bruxie/Facebook
Bruxie/Facebook
A gourmet burger made with waffles for the buns? Sign me up!
In addition to their storefront restaurants located in several parts of So Cal, they now have a food truck that will be roaming somewhere near you to satisfy all of your burger and waffle needs in LA and Orange County.
- The Counter, Newport Beach
The Counter Newport Beach/Facebook
The Counter Newport Beach/Facebook Please note, The Counter has permanently closed. The Counter is known for being the ultimate spot to custom-build an epic burger. After eating here you can officially add “Burger Architect” to your resume’.
- Father’s Office, Los Angeles
Flickr/Arnold Gatilao
Flickr/Arnold Gatilao It may be called “Father’s Office,” but you don’t have to wear a suit and tie at this casual burger bar. The “Office Burger” is one of the most popular burgers on the menu.
- The Burnt Truck, Orange CA
The Burnt Truck/Website
The Burnt Truck/Website Feast your eyes on this traveling food truck best known for some pretty gorgeous and tasty gourmet sliders.
- Pure Burger, Carlsbad
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Pure Burger/Website They keep it local here by using grass-fed beef sourced from local farmers in every burger. Add fresh-baked buns made in-house daily and you have a truly “Pure” burger.
- The Veggie Grill, Multiple Locations (Woodland Hills pictured)
The Veggie Grill/Facebook
The Veggie Grill/Facebook Because meat lovers aren’t the only ones who should enjoy a great burger.
- The Burger Bus, Santa Barbara
The Burger Bus/Website
The Burger Bus/Website Please note, The Burger Bus has permanently closed. Yes, it’s an actual school bus. And double-yes the burgers are hella good.
- Dog Haus, Pasadena and Other Locations
Dog Haus/Facebook
Dog Haus/Website Dog Haus is known for stacking their towering burgers between soft and yummy Hawaiian rolls. The popular Freiburger (pictured here) looks like quite the feast.
- VaKA Burger, Los Angeles
VaKA Burger/Facebook
VaKA Burger Please note, VaKA Burger has permanently closed. These burgers are not only delicious but they are made from ingredients you can actually feel good about putting into your body. Grass-fed patties and organic Non-GMO products make these burgers so good for you it’s tempting to order two.
- Hodad’s, Ocean Beach and San Diego
Hodad’s/Website
Hodad’s/Website Hodad’s serves up a giant burger. I’m talking Giant with a capital G. No matter how big that burger is there’s always room for onion rings.
- Hole in the Wall Burger Joint, Santa Monica
Yelp/Michael S.
Yelp/Christine C. Please note, Hole in the Wall Burger Joint has permanently closed. Another hot spot to build your own burger. The pretzel bun is a nice twist.
- Umami Burger, Multiple Locations in Southern CA and beyond
Umami/Website
Umami/Website Nice buns! Umami consistently makes pretty much every “Best Burger” list out there on the Interwebs. It’s no wonder they’ve expanded to multiple locations in such a short time.
- Bare Back Grill Pacific Beach, San Diego
Yelp/Kristin B
Bare Back Grill/Website New Zealand-style burgers loaded with a plate full of fries. Now that’s my idea of a Saturday.
- Slater’s 50/50, Huntington Beach
Slater’s 50/50 Website
Slater’s 50/50 Website If you’ve ever wondered what PB ‘n J might taste like on a burger then check out Slater’s. The Peanut Butter and Jellousy is the perfect combo of sweet and savory.
We would love to know what burgers you find crave-worthy in your city. Tell us about it in the comments so we can go out and do some more exploring.
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If you haven’t had a Double-Double and fresh-cut fries at In-N-Out you have no idea what you’re missing. In-N-Out is legendary here in So Cal and considered to be fast-food at its finest.
Bruxie/Facebook
A gourmet burger made with waffles for the buns? Sign me up!
In addition to their storefront restaurants located in several parts of So Cal, they now have a food truck that will be roaming somewhere near you to satisfy all of your burger and waffle needs in LA and Orange County.
The Counter Newport Beach/Facebook
Please note, The Counter has permanently closed. The Counter is known for being the ultimate spot to custom-build an epic burger. After eating here you can officially add “Burger Architect” to your resume’.
Flickr/Arnold Gatilao
It may be called “Father’s Office,” but you don’t have to wear a suit and tie at this casual burger bar. The “Office Burger” is one of the most popular burgers on the menu.
The Burnt Truck/Website
Feast your eyes on this traveling food truck best known for some pretty gorgeous and tasty gourmet sliders.
Yelp/Vetta H.
Pure Burger/Website
They keep it local here by using grass-fed beef sourced from local farmers in every burger. Add fresh-baked buns made in-house daily and you have a truly “Pure” burger.
The Veggie Grill/Facebook
Because meat lovers aren’t the only ones who should enjoy a great burger.
The Burger Bus/Website
Please note, The Burger Bus has permanently closed. Yes, it’s an actual school bus. And double-yes the burgers are hella good.
Dog Haus/Facebook
Dog Haus/Website
Dog Haus is known for stacking their towering burgers between soft and yummy Hawaiian rolls. The popular Freiburger (pictured here) looks like quite the feast.
VaKA Burger/Facebook
VaKA Burger
Please note, VaKA Burger has permanently closed. These burgers are not only delicious but they are made from ingredients you can actually feel good about putting into your body. Grass-fed patties and organic Non-GMO products make these burgers so good for you it’s tempting to order two.
Hodad’s/Website
Hodad’s serves up a giant burger. I’m talking Giant with a capital G. No matter how big that burger is there’s always room for onion rings.
Yelp/Michael S.
Yelp/Christine C.
Please note, Hole in the Wall Burger Joint has permanently closed. Another hot spot to build your own burger. The pretzel bun is a nice twist.
Umami/Website
Nice buns! Umami consistently makes pretty much every “Best Burger” list out there on the Interwebs. It’s no wonder they’ve expanded to multiple locations in such a short time.
Yelp/Kristin B
Bare Back Grill/Website
New Zealand-style burgers loaded with a plate full of fries. Now that’s my idea of a Saturday.
Slater’s 50/50 Website
Slater’s 50/50 Website
If you’ve ever wondered what PB ‘n J might taste like on a burger then check out Slater’s. The Peanut Butter and Jellousy is the perfect combo of sweet and savory.
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