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    Carneys

    4.0 (890 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Hot Dogs, Wraps
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Dogs allowed

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    Carney's Hot Dog
    Steve S.

    Definitely some delicious hot dogs here. I went with Carney's dog, that comes with tomatoes, onions and their hearty, delicious chili. I also asked for my hot dog frank to be split and then grilled and that made it even more tasty. The frank had nice char marks and was juicy all throughout. Great dog! The ambiance here is special, as you're located inside of a former real train carriage. That gives out the vibes of excitement, like you're grabbing a quick hot dog before reaching the next town. Customer service here is attentive and professional. Good experience for a quick, quality hot dog.

    Carney's menu
    Robert B.

    This place is an institution in Los Angeles. Fantastic chili cheeseburgers, chili cheese fries, shakes, and desserts for people who love a great greasy spoon. Went there today, and the people are super nice. Someone walked in and ordered a half gallon of chili? So, yah, people love this place, and rightfully so!

    Cheeseburger
    Linda M.

    Love Carneys!! Been here a couple times and def will be back for more. Their burgers are fresh and I love their menu bc you can get a small or big patty. Their hotdogs are also really good!! And their fries can also be thin or thick and I love that. Staff is super quick and this place is always clean. I also love trains lol. Delicious!! Thanks!

    Train Wreck Fries
    Cesar D.

    This visit was a great trip down memory lane, it's been 25 years since I have visited Carneys in Studio City. I was surprised how much things have grown around this location. The Train car alone brought back so many great memories. Not a lot has changed, the food options are plentiful. We went for it during this trip, not sure when I will be back. We had an original Carney's hotdog with chili, onions and mustard, under the Red Eye menu we also had the Carneys hotdog with a sausage and chili, this was tied in with chili fries and Train wreck Fries, with grilled onions and thousand island dressing. I really enjoyed the chili, I love Tommy's chili but Carneys chili is just slightly better. The inside of the train car seem so small, they had many seating options inside and outdoors they have multiple seating areas. You will find the restrooms in the front train car.

    Menu

    Friendly quick service and my go-to lunch spot. You can't go wrong whether you choose their burgers or hot dogs. My favorites are the Chicagoan and New Yorker. I recommend eating inside the train car dining room for the full experience

    Garden burger and train wreck fries
    Kate L.

    Carneys is such a Valley staple. I grew up coming here and it still hits every time. The fact that it's inside a retired train car makes it extra unique, and it has both indoor and outdoor seating (I came during a rush and still managed to grab a spot). Parking is easy thanks to the lot and I usually find myself making Amazon returns at the Staples next door just to have an excuse to stop here. Food-wise, I love their vegetarian options. My go-to is the Veggie Sandwich (basically everything in a burger without the patty), but this time I tried the Garden Burger and it was also really solid. The real standout though is the Train Wreck Fries. Think In-N-Out's Animal Style fries, but in my opinion way better--loaded with cheese, grilled onions, and sauce. They're addicting and my absolute favorite thing on the menu. The inside is a little dated and the menu can feel overwhelming at first since there's a ton of choices, but honestly, the food makes up for it. Service isn't super fast, but the chefs are always friendly and the quality is consistently great. My friends who eat meat always enjoy the burgers and hot dogs. If you're in Sherman Oaks, Carneys is a must. Classic, nostalgic, and always satisfying.

    Polish Sausage with sauerkraut and mustard, and chili cheese fries.
    Leigh M.

    What a neat, unique fast food place. I've driven by here so many times and today was the day to stop in. I had a polish sausage "New Yorker" style with sauerkraut and mustard and chili/cheese fries. I can't say I was that impressed with either of my choices. Maybe a burger would have been a better option? Not sure I'll be back but it was definitely a ln experience.

    I've been here at least 3 times I really love their burger dog. Never disappoints. Always with them yellow peppers of course. The service is ok not above and beyond no big deal but still. I came on a Tuesday after work it was not packed we were able to get a table to eat outside. I prefer the outside just feels less cluster phobic. But overall I will go again mostly because of the amazing food!

    Double Cheeseburger
    Luis P.

    Wow have passed this place countless times maybe a thousand times! Always said I'm going but until today I did and was so worth it! The chili cheese fries so delicious! The double cheeseburger well cooked! The LA dog! The ambiance is just so cozy!

    Line of customers
    Pier P.

    Always a good choice. On a hot Saturday with the breeze blowing, sitting outside with my New Yorker hotdog (sauerkraut, and mustard) and a chocolate shake. What could be finer? It's a bit busy because it's so popular. But well worth the wait. Recommend highly.

    Interior
    Michelle B.

    This was my second time coming here after many years. Carneys remains iconic due to its vintage train car seating and famous hot dogs / burgers. I came with my mom on a Monday afternoon for lunch and wow this place was packed! Though I have driven past here so many times since the last time in my life I was here, I could never have imagined how popular this place is! There is ample parking in the plaza parking where the traincar sits. They also offer stickers for sale and this seems like a fun place to take your kids to eat. Hamburger 5/5, my mom and I both got this. These were JUICY with both ketchup and thousand island sauce dripping out from the fresh ingredients. This was made right in front of us and felt incredibly fresh. Strawberry shake 3/5, this was a basic shake but it did come from a soda pump style machine and I didn't know when it had been made. I'm not certain if I would order this again.

    Parking Lot
    Chris I.

    The Place- This is a dining car from a train. Nice to do something different. The Service- Friendly Parking- Nice size lot with plenty of parking. The Food- Chili Cheeseburger- Good and recommended. Chili Cheese Fries- Delicious and highly recommended.

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    Ask the Community - Carneys

    Do you have veggie dogs?

    I don't see one on the menu. They do have a vegan burger - "hungry planet burger". Would love to see them add a vegan hot dog.

    Do you still sell the Red Barons?

    Yep Red Baron still there!

    I have a peanut allergy, are there peanut free options?

    I don't think there's anything in that kitchen or on the menu that uses peanuts, but I can all but guarantee their awesome burgers & dogs don't have nuts, despite their expanded menu. I truly hope you don't miss the opportunity to eat there. It's my… Read more

    Can you make that 2 orders of cookies, please? I'm not used to this app. I know it will cost extra. Thanks.

    Sure! You can pick it up at the train!

    Do they have a gluten free bun option? Id love to be able to have carneys again after being diagnosed with a gluten allergy

    Yes we do! We added gluten free buns last year.

    Hi, I can't eat pork so I wonder whether I can eat their burger or burger with chili?

    No pork in our burgers or our chili or our hot dogs!

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    Bring cash for the $4 valet; the parking lot is small and busy in the evenings…read more I was truly impressed while dining there tonight. It is a cozy spot, with just two tables and some barstools seating. The food was absolutely splendid: - Moroccan Cigars: 5/5 GET THESE! They were rich and savory, with a delightful blend of spices and a perfect crunch. - Arayes: 5/5 The ground wagyu was bursting wil flavor and still had great texture. The onions and cilantro softened how savory it was, and the toasted pita was the perfect vessel. - The OG Wagyu Beef Shawarma - Half: 4.5/5 They are generous with the meat, which has so much flavor. It was tender with the fat fully rendered. The pita bread was pillowy soft amd fresh, but still had structure to hold everything together. - Fried Cauliflower: 4/5 The spice blend fits the cauliflower profile and the texture was great. The staff was hustling, non-stop, but still took the time to engage when I was ordering, answering questions and providing suggestions. It made the overall meal better and was appreciated. The location was noticeably clean, from the table tops to the floors. It made it inviting when we walked in. It is a bit of a drive, but I will find a reason to return...soon.

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    Cute restaurant! I've driven past it plenty of times before but never stopped in, and finally had…read morelunch here recently. They have a small parking lot out front but it's quite small, I found a parking spot a couple blocks away. It's on a busy street though so beware of fast traffic. They have lots of outdoor seating in the patio, it's mostly shaded and seems like a great spot to come and do work. They also have a big indoor space as well. You order inside and they bring your food out to you. I got the Chinese chicken salad. It came out pretty quickly and had a nice presentation. It was good overall but also not the best I've had in town.

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