The cheap , roadside burger shanty is a long - standing LA tradition , which mean that cheap hamburger are a super - long - standing LA tradition . And while you wo n’t find us arguing with most of the more recent epicure burger addition to the city ’s computer menu , it ’s good to love there are still plenty of Orcinus orca spots where you could score a tasty burger for under $ 10 . Just do n’t bury to bring immediate payment .
The Oinkster
While The Oinkster ’s house - cured pastrami and pull porc are thing of smasher , their beefburger are also works of delicious , meaty artwork . While their towering and beloved Royale pushes above the $ 10 mark , you may hit an also - excellent classic burger for $ 6.50 , which features a 1/3 lb Angus patty . Seated on a spongy , sesame - ejaculate bun , the Warren Earl Burger features dill pickles , lettuce , onions , tomato , and Thousand Island dressing with the option of American or cheddar for 75 cents more or fancy - pants Gruyere for $ 1.50 . There ’s also a vegan pick for $ 6 .
Hawkins House of Burgers
This classic neighborhood - spliff near Watts has been stacking yummy burgers as high as the nearby Watts Towers since 1939 . Hawkins ’ lengthy menu exit plenty of way for customizing your staring Warren E. Burger , but to keep it under $ 10 , you ’ll have to hold off on some of their more elaborately loaded combos like the Whipper or the Leaning Tower of Watts . Stretch your buck ( and your waistline , heyo ! ) with the Fat Bacon Egg and Cheese Burger for $ 8.99 , which have a griddle - cooked 8 oz Black Angus - chuck patty topped with thick slices of smoky applewood Sir Francis Bacon , American cheese , egg , and the received toppings of mayo , mustard , hole , red onions , Lycopersicon esculentum , and leafy green lettuce on a easygoing bun . If you ’re feeling fancy you’re able to add on grill mushroom cloud and onions , BBQ sauce , and jalapeños for no extra thrill .
Pie ‘n Burger
This cash - only Pasadena institution has been delivering strong on its straight name since 1963 . Just eight bucks and a Ni mark you their à la carte burger – a toothsome , 1/4 lb beef , turkey , or veggie patty , answer atop slice pickles and Thousand Island dressing , and topped with crunchy iceberg lettuce , all serve on a downy , larder , wassail roll . For 50 cents more they ’ll drop in a slice of American Malva sylvestris , and a Lycopersicon esculentum slice for 35 cents more . kid or any other side will tug you past the $ 10 mark , but if you ’re really look to max out your calorie / dollar sign numeration , we extremely recommend a slicing of their planetary house - made pie .
The Apple Pan
This West LA classic has steady maintained a prized spot in the hearts ( and venter ) of cheap - Warren E. Burger lovers since open in 1947 , and not much else in the charming joint has changed since . And while you wo n’t find mid - 100 damage , $ 7.10 for a nicely charred , thick patty is still quite the mickle . While the OG Steakburger is solid , we suggest prefer for the smoky Hickoryburger with its tart sign sauce in addition to the standard crunchy lettuce , pickles , and mayonnaise . Also , we urge splurging for the Tillamook American cheese for 50 centime more . Also also , preserve room for the banana cream Proto-Indo European . Also also also , bring immediate payment .
Dog Haus
While Dog Haus ’ snappy franks and sausages are worth the sojourn , you should n’t detest on their Haus Burgers . ring in at $ 7.99 , these animate being deliver a satisfying patty made of chuck and brisket served on four conjoined King ’s Hawaiian bottom for a sweet - savory knockout . While they propose a solid lineup of topping options , we ’re particular fans of the Little Mule for its SoCal - friendly combo of deep-fried testis , Cotija Malva sylvestris , lily-white American cheese , avocado , pickled jalapeños , and chipotle aioli .
Hinano Cafe
This classical Venice dive is the spot to hit for a frigid pitcher of beer and a solid , inexpensive burger . Rumored to have been a favored knack of Jim Morrison ’s , Hinano Cafe has been a porthole in the tempest ( or cheerfulness ) since 1962 . The well - season and griddle - scorch patty is usable as a single ( $ 6.50 ) or a twofold ( $ 8.50 ) and is serve on a sesame - dot nut roll with standard - issue clams , tomato , red onion , mayo , leaf mustard , relish , and the option of cheddar or Swiss . you could also opt for a veg or turkey patty . And if you ’re uncoerced to fight the budget , you’re able to bedight that bad son out with a raging link or Sir Francis Bacon for an supernumerary $ 2 or chile for 50 cents .
Howard’s Famous Bacon & Avocado Burgers
This no - frills , strip center stalwart has been cranking out a reliable , griddle - seared 1/4 lb burger for decades , but it ’s really the wave of terse bacon and huge hunk of avocado that make it deserving the trip . The key signature burger rings in at $ 5.35 , but you should probably hit up Howard ’s Special , which net you the Warren Burger , fries , and a washing soda for $ 8.29 . you may also tot up Viscount St. Albans , avocado , and chili to nearly everything on the menu – which includes a greaser with a burger patty – and you probably should .
Bill’s Hamburgers
For over 50 long time , Bill Elwell has been flippin ’ hamburger in his shoebox - sized Van Nuys store . Bring cash , order up a double cheeseburger with the works for just $ 5.30 , and get quick to revel a little slice of old - school day burger heaven in the Valley . Feel the motive to add bacon and grilled onions ? Do it .
Burgerlords
Burgerlords opened a diminutive kitchen in Chinatown late last year , grow out high - quality bitch and vegan burgers on the comparative cheap . Their streamlined , handwritten fare offer an excellent $ 5 ground beef , which features a 3 oz cake of grass - run brisket , short costa , and chuck . Add a piece of American for 50 cents , make it a double for $ 7 or add $ 3 for a jazz band with Christopher Fry and a coke . The $ 6 vegetable - option delivers big with a tight , saporous patty of roasted eggplant bush , barleycorn , garbanzo , and leeks with optional vegan cheese for 50 more centime . Both include leafy green lettuce , a thick-skulled gash of tomato , Allium cepa ( fried or not ) , and a star sign sauce . Now , honorable luck incur a hindquarters on the crowded snap tables .
Hamburger Habit
For a act of retro - diner playfulness and a solid , old - school Warren Earl Burger , Hamburger Habit is your spot . While you could pose to their more straightforward option , The body of work is really the way to go . For $ 6.20 , you ’ll be hooked up with a 1/4 lb patty dressed up with a achievable spreadhead of their tangy chilly , grated American cheese , sugar , tomato , and pickles , all on a sesame seed bun with a pickle on the side .
JNJ Burger Shack
While you would n’t be wrong to place up some ribs from JNJ , if you ’re in the mood for a solid burger , await no further than the side window of this smoky hovel . While everything on the carte du jour will keep you under the $ 10 Saint Mark , the JNJ Four Finger Burger is the wildcat you ’re looking for . This meat tower comes stack with two patties , two slices of cheeseflower , two split hot cad , three slices of Sir Francis Bacon , an testis , and all the usual fixing for just $ 7 . Now that ’s a deal .
In-N-Out
Well , duh . While you could labor past the $ 10 mark with your elaborate“secret ” menuorder ( we see you , 4x4 Animal - stylus sports fan ) if you ’re sticking with the classics , you should have plenty of variety provide over .
Belcampo Meat Co.
Sustainably source meat typically imply a heftier price tag , but at Belcampo you could chow down on timber , grass - fed beef for a simple $ 5 with their labor - through - barrack Fast Burger at their Grand Central Market location . While not as unwieldy as most wayside burgers around Ithiel Town , the 3 oz patty – source from their own farms in Shasta Valley – gang in the flavor in a big elbow room , and is topped with house - made American cheese , butter simoleons , tomato , red onion plant , and sign of the zodiac sauce , all function on a potato bun , and you may make it a two-fold for $ 8 or hold open your cash for those killer kick tallow - cooked fries . you may also stay under the $ 10 mark at their W. Third St location with their BBQ and mutton Fastburgers and at lunch in Santa Monica with a three-fold Fastburger .
The Standing Room
While this South Bay institution may have expanded to a second location from its humble commencement at the back of a Redondo Beach liquor store , they still rick out a mean burger deal . You could go over budget with some of their luxuriant offerings , but most of the classics remain around the $ 9 stain . For some smoky good , control out the Dressed hamburger , with caramelized onion , Francis Bacon , smoke gouda , blue cheese cheese , tomato jam , a deep-fried egg and their Korean aioli .
Irv’s Burgers
Recently saved from near defunctness , this vintage Route 66 wayside holdout may have move from its original shack , but it still serves a mean Warren E. Burger . While the classic dual cheeseburger will treat you right , the Simon burger tot up pastrami to the mix and clocks in at $ 5.29 – plus the burger always features a hand - drawn little bit of fine art from the proprietor . Seriously !
Marty’s Hamburger Stand
Since 1959 , this old - school , roadside pedestal had been bust out their famed “ Combo ” : six bucks and variety gets you a seared patty , top with American cheeseflower and a split spicy click ( because obviously sometimes decide between a Warren E. Burger and a hotdog is tough ) . Pro tip : orgy for the chili and onions – wholly worth the 75 cents . And do n’t leave the Orange Bang .
Shake Shack
Say what you will about how this East Coast import compare to SoCal classics , it ’s hard to argue with the quality burger they turn out at a reasonable price . And if you ’re looking for an selection that hit close to home , go for their LA - only Roadside Double . A nod to the French Dip , this $ 8.99 double Swiss cheeseburger come with Dijon leaf mustard and onions that have simmered in bacon and beer – which sound like a fairly good life to us .
Hole In The Wall Burger Joint
This Santa Monica ducky offer a mind - flabbergast regalia of choices to customize your burger while still staying just under $ 10 , but the dependable decision you ’ll make is their pretzel bun . From there you may take a sustainably - sourced beef cake ( or turkey , veggie , or chicken if you ’re feeling it ! ) and select your toppings to your heart ’s substance . And while this may look like the nicest “ hole - in - the - wall ” you ’ve seen , they ’re still hard cash - only .
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