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    For The Win

    4.3 (576 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed

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    Hamburger Sweet Potato Fries Fries
    Alique K.

    Yummm so good! The burgers have a yummy peppery kick and theyre not too oily! The fries and sweet potato fries are so good and thin too. Def coming here again. There's free parking but the space is tight!!

    Cheeseburger
    Michelle A.

    Location matters I guess? Normally this is my FAV smash burger. Not this location. I can't comment on the service because I used the tablet. But my burger was drowning in sauce so that it was inedible. There was way too much salt. I only finished half. The fries were great.

    Single cheeseburger & sweet potato fries
    Amy A.

    This is a small establishment where you order from a screen. A few counter seats inside, but it's not the kind of place you'd want to eat in with friends or a date night, etc. it's more of a takeout situation. Just fyi! The food was fantastic if you're a fan of smash burgers . I had a single cheeseburger and a side of sweet potato fries (to make me feel like I was getting some veggie time). There was no one there when I ordered so my food came out pretty quickly. The guy working was friendly and I enjoyed every bite of my meal! Beverages are all overpriced, self-serve cans in a small fridge. Giving a 4 star only because of this. A can of soda is $4.95 which is too much...but I still bought one. Oh well. And I'd prefer to have a fountain beverage over a can. (Pro tip: a nice food option if you have to wait 2 hours for service at America's Tire because you ran over a nail the night before and woke up to a flat.)

    Darian E.

    For the Win is a local burger chain with a couple locations in the LA area specializing in smash burgers. I saw the shop in a feature on the local independent burger scene and thought I'd check it out. For the Win promises a good - quite good - burger at an elevated price that makes it a one-and-done visit. I swung by on a Sunday afternoon, and placed my order on one of two touchscreens. I was not greeted on entry nor asked if I had any questions, despite bringing in tow my quite charismatic infant who universally invites a warm reception. The young lady behind the counter seemed idle with few orders making the lack of a greeting especially jarring. There may have been a slight language barrier after talking briefly on receiving my order, but with two people working in such a small shop I found the touchscreens unnecessary and removed the personal touch I look for in independent spots like this. I ordered a double cheeseburger ($13.40) which was great. Soft beef, a slightly crispy edge (which could be more caramelized / crispy to push into 5/5 territory), gooey cheese, and an excellent potato roll, grilled onion, and sauce. Aside from maybe a touch more crisp at the edges the burger was perfect. I disliked how the menu had every topping (lettuce, tomatoes) at an extra charge. For a burger of this price these should be gratis. I understand a classic smash burger doesn't have this, but this struck me more as nickel and diming rather than customization. The inside is spartan, with some retro art on the walls. Supplies and cases of soft drinks are visible behind the counter, cheapening the façade. Everything is clean but doesn't leave the impression of a place I'd like to bring a family to. Take out recommended. Prices, as above, are elevated, although the food quality (just) justifies the price. Overall For the Win offers a great burger, mediocre location and service, at an elevated price. Is it a winner? Sure, but it's no champion. Food: 4.5/5 Service: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Value: 4/5

    Bacon Cheeseburger w/ Jalepenos
    JD B.

    Heard a lot of amazing things about this place and would love to give it 5 stars but I just couldn't do that with a pure heart. Meat was solid, just really thin. Yes, it's a smash burger, but it felt like meat chips in certain areas, although buns were top notch! Overall flavor was great, and when I asked for extra jalepenos, they delivered!! Service was quick and friendly as I got it to go. Ambiance is super cozy, but I wouldn't recommend eating inside. It's probably more comfy to take it to go and watch a movie while you eat. If I knew nothing about this place, I could give it a 5 star rating, but a bit overpriced, and a bit overrated. I'm still an in n out fan for a simple affordable burger. But their shakes are bomb!

    Brandon L.

    This location is very small and has limited seating outside. Location clean and the worker are friendly. Service was outstanding. The double patty was perfectly portioned and highly satisfying. The flavor profile was commendable, it was undeniably delicious. Mainly because the Awesome cook cooked my burger to perfection.

    Ellen Z.

    I'm one who's always up for a good smash burger, but this For the Win location was a bit disappointing. The burger itself was great but for the price point, we could've easily dined at a better spot. Spent $100 for 3 single cheeseburgers, 2 double cheeseburgers (with no additional toppings), 4 fries and 1 order of brussel sprouts (which was my favorite out of the entire meal). Was charged 75 cents extra for ranch as well as a 4% kitchen service charge. There is no where to sit inside aside from a few seats against the wall. No restrooms to wash your hands. They also couldn't provide cups of ice water. Unfortunately I don't plan to come back because this one missed the mark and was more like "For the Loss".

    Double
    Harrison T.

    I'm not sure if it was the location, the day, or the staff, but I can honestly say this was on the worse end of smash burgers I've had. The location is small with an accompanying small section of bar seating and some seating outside with uncomfortably small tables. The strip mall is busy, it's hard to find a spot at any time of the day and the residental street parking is quite busy as well. We got both the sweet potato and normal fries which were pretty decent, but it's ruined by their fry sauce. It could have been the batch but it's just perhaps too sweet with an unappetizing mouthfeel. It's served on the side though, so you can opt out. The burger patties were a decent size, but again was ruined by the fry sauce. The patties themselves had no sear from maillard reaction, there wasn't enough heat. It's also not like the cost is that cheap. I know the burger game in LA is tough and nobody is beating In-N-Out. But even a stone's throw away there are superior burgers for less. Out of respect I won't outright name them, but for that reason I don't feel compelled to give it another try either.

    double chee
    Jon B.

    Came in around 1pm on weekday and only one other customer which was great. Friendly staff greeted me when i walked into the small entrance. Easy ordering via the touchpad. I added lettuce & tomato and opted out of the grilled onions. Double cheeseburger came quickly and was delicious and fantastically smashed. Great texture to the patties that were well seasoned and held a pleasant amount of grease/juice. American cheese was creamy and added classic flavor--speaking of flavor the fry sauce on the burger had great balance of ketchup/mayo+. Wish the price point was a bit lower but I'm sure covering rent in LA is not cheap. Definitely recommend especially during off peak hours. Great cheeseburger

    Single smash burger. Look at that crispy lace around the patty!!!! Perfection!
    Joe S.

    I love a good smash burger and For The Win has one of the best in town. So it is with a heavy heart that I have to give them 3 stars. It's not because of the food because it is outstanding. It's because of the location. There is hardly any seating, there are piles of supplies stacked everywhere you can see, and the service is always hit and miss. If it had a few tables, they neatened up the place, and had consistent service, I'd give them more stars. But the food is top notch and absolutely delicious. And that's what keeps me coming back.

    Double cheeseburger with bacon and extra pickles
    Chris M.

    This place definitely lives up to all the hype on all platforms of social media!!! I live in Glendale and have seen this place 2-3 times per week, but because I am always trying places outside of Glendale, I have never had the time. Leading up to our visit, I had seen that there were opening more locations and started to look at the postings, and man, the burgers looked good and thier fries, also lots of talk about their fries.. So we gave it try, and man, do those girls at this location work their butt's off!! So we ordered everything we could and man was it worth it!! Food and Flavor 5 Stars Customer Service and Speed of Food 5 Stars

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