The smash burger was something I saw from a reel that is a must try. I did try it and was not disappointed at all. To order, there were 2 touchscreen computers to place your order. I was new and didn't know. The whole place was great and pretty clean. I got a single regular burger and an order of sweet potato fries. It was quick and hot and plenty for me. My family did like the fries but I could've gulped it in a heartbeat. A real must try. Sorry no photos - it was so good it was gone in a minute or two read more

May 2026 - 2nd Visit A girl broke things off with me today, and yet somehow eating here was the lowest point of my day. I don't understand how this place has won awards. I ordered a double hamburger and sweet potatoes fries bc I knew better than to order the sprouts after last time. And I have to say, the burger outdid itself after last time -- I've easily had dozens of better burgers in backyards. This burger had NO flavor. None. Halfway through eating it I realized they didn't put any effing pickles or sauce on it. WHAT?! How did you forget this?! But still, even without those, are you guys not smashing any season into your burger? I feel like I've discovered a conspiracy on par with the Da Vinci Code, which if I'm honest I'm not sure if that's a proper conspiracy analogy bc I never saw or read da Vinci code. Sucking a ketchup packet would've resulted in a more flavorful dinner. Licking a Hollywood blvd sidewalk for 3 seconds would give you a better sodium intake. But I digress. For health and digestive reasons (bc my digestive system is not really functional) I snuck in a radish to eat post burger. I am not kidding when I say the grocery store GMO Monsanto radish had more flavor than the burger. The sweet potato fries were the "highlight" of the meal and tasted as good as anything you'll get in a grocery store frozen aisle. There's no reason to ever go back. read more

This spot was on my radar for a while so I was able to stop by on my way home around 2:30pm on a Thursday and it wasn't busy at all. I was able to effortlessly order on their computer screen and received my order within less than 10 minutes. Ordered a single smash cheeseburger that was quite tasty and I really liked their sauce. It probably makes more sense to order a double or triple smash burger because the patties are so thin, but I was OK with just a single The fries were not hot at all.. So I figured they were sitting around a bit and that was disappointing. Wish I had ordered the sweet potato fries instead. Overall pretty decent burger. read more

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"Best Burger in LA" not quite. It's pretty good, price is good too. definitely wont break your wallet. Service was quite fast. No fountain drink very limited options with the canned soda. Don't try the chicken sandwich With its name I was expecting TVs playing sport NOPE. read more

What I Ordered: -Double Cheeseburger $13.40 -Sweet Potato Fries $5.25 I've finally made the pilgrimage to the original For the Win location in Hollywood. I rarely get out that way, but I had another commitment in the area, which gave me the perfect excuse to finally try it out. To be clear, I've tried For the Win before at Grand Central Market in DTLA and wasn't impressed. I felt the prices were high and the burger was just okay. I checked Yelp and noticed that most For the Win locations have lower scores. This location was the only one with a high 4 and over a thousand reviews, so I knew they must be doing something right. I was looking forward to giving it another try, especially since I've tried many different smash burgers in the city since my last visit to FTW. Order through the kiosk and tap to pay. Grab a seat and be patient; they take their time cooking the burgers, but it's worth the wait - good things take time! I saw a previous review raving about the sweet potato fries, so I decided to try them - a rare choice for me! Apparently, they're even better than the regular fries. Now for the burger! I upgraded to a double cheeseburger for $3.50, and it was definitely worth the extra cost. The Double Cheeseburger arrives with fry sauce oozing down the patty, grilled onions, and tangy pickles, all on a Martin's potato bun. This smash burger is simply the best! My only regret was not ordering extra fry sauce on the side to dip my sweet potato fries in. I used the leftover sauce from the burger, and it made me wish I had even more! I appreciate that each table had dozens of condiment packets available. You could choose from ketchup, mayonnaise, hot sauce, and mustard. I combined ketchup, mayonnaise, and hot sauce to create my own secret sauce. Well, now it's not a secret anymore! I tried another smash burger the next day to compare it to For the Win, and the difference between the two was night and day.I've heard from friends and read online that the quality of For the Win seems to vary between locations, which is a concern when franchising or expanding. Only come to this specific For the Win location if you want a superior smash burger. Although I ordered through the kiosk, I received good customer service from one of the employees. He seemed like the manager, a hipster-looking African-American gentleman. He asked if I liked the burger, and I explained that this location's burger was significantly better than the one at Grand Central Market. He mentioned they cook the burgers on the grill a little longer to ensure they get it right. Visit For the Win in Hollywood; they truly pour their hearts into crafting these burgers! read more

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Review solely on the falsely advertised 2 for 1 on Uber Eats. They get you with the nice photos of beautifully presented burgers on the app, however since you're paying for the "price of one" this establishment feels entitled to send you mediocre burger patties and bread. A single pickle and raw onion is crazy. The cheese fries had a hint of spice to them almost like horseradish or uncooked onion - my boys wouldn't eat them. I'd recommend Chris n Eddys or the Window over this place. One star for the plain fries though. Good job read more

For the Win - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Perfect pre-Broadway show eat. Super fast and efficient, affordable, and delicioussss Got a single cheeseburger but wish I got a double. Also got sweet potato fries which are good. Tried the Brussels sprouts which are also yummy and a good portion. Only thing that is a bummer is they don't give water cups. But gives you opportunity to try cool beers. Space is kinda small but it wasn't very packed when I went. It was clean though! read more

For the Win - Single Cheeseburger and Sweet Potato Fries - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Finally got around to trying For The Win, and it didn't disappoint. The bun was toasted yet still soft with a good bite. The burger was also well seasoned, but a bit messy. Don't get me wrong, I love a good greasy burger, but there was an excess of sauce dumped on that mostly made its way to the plate rather than my mouth. Also at $14, it's one of the pricier options. Counter service was efficient and friendly and my food came out fast. I dig the cinder block aesthetic inside and they had music playing at a good volume. All in all I think it was good, but not my top choice for a quick burger. read more

For the Win - Double Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Often in LA, places close so early and knowing this place closed a little later at 10pm definitely made me more eager to go asap! Since this location was in a shopping plaza, parking there was limited and the only option left was farther street parking. It was a little small inside and the service was decent but nonetheless the smashburger with bacon along with the fries were well seasoned and a nice evening stop. read more

For the Win - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good burgers, not great prices. Spent $38 after tax and tip for one cheeseburger, one double cheeseburger, and some fries. The fries were great, and the burgers had that beautiful lace to the edges, but as great as the presentation was, the flavor did not match. The service is solid and the restaurant is spotless, we got our to-go order in about 5 minutes. If you're interested in the spot that started the smash burger craze it's worth a stop, otherwise nothing particularly different than most burger spots. read more

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Parking can be awful!! You order at the kiosk. They have a lot of pick up orders so a cashier probably won't take your order. The menu is simple and straight to the point; burgers, variation of fries and Brussels sprouts. I had the double cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato with no pickles. I really enjoyed the burger! It was full of flavor and so tasty. I also had sweet potato fries which were a good addition. The Brussels sprouts were a good touch to the meal. read more

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Don't let your gut mislead you. The GPS is accurate it's tucked in the corner of the plaza with the donut shop (: Friendly staff simple menu! They have a self order kiosk which is nice for busier times or if you know straight up what you want. Can't go wrong with the cheeseburger. I loveeee smash burgers and wishes there were more of these restaurants around. This spot does a great job and I like the fact that they have BRUSSELS as an option as well! They have bar like seating by the window, small booths, and two large communal tables. 3OH3!, Riri, Kygo, was playing def gave a lighthearted throwback during these odd & stressful times. read more

For the Win - Brussels & Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Yeah, just come here. The hype is real and you'll leave with a smash burger addiction that you won't be able to quell without coming back here. Crispy, juicy, savory.....really alllll the good things you want out of a smash burger. The only bad thing about this place is the parking which for Hollywood isn't even that bad. read more

For the Win - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Pretty good first experience. My son loves them so we stopped by on their Tuesday BOGO deal on Postmates. Fast and friendly service. Burger was good, nothing special but good enough. read more

VERY delicious cheeseburger. I added lettuce and tomato to mine. The brussel sprouts are good, and come with a huge amount to share with 3 people. read more

For the Win - Double cheeseburger with added lettuce and tomato. Brussel sprouts are good and come with enough to share with 3 people. - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time here and wanted to see what the hype was all about, boy was I impressed, busy place, smell of burgers could be smelt from the parking lot, clean place, super friendly staff and the burgers were just delicious, juicy and lots of flavors 10/10. Add bacon to the burger you won't regret it. Highly recommended! read more

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Stopped by before heading to the Pantages theater. There is small parking lot at this location. There were a few tables inside if you want to eat there, which we did. I got a single smash burger and it was tasty. The meat was flavored nicely and was crispy. I would come back, although it was a little pricey for what it is. read more

For the Win - Smash burgers and fries - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

When you first enter this restaurant you're hit with a disgusting smell of Cooking Oil and Ketchup! We ordered a Hamburger, Cheeseburger, 1 Fries, 1 Can of Coke and 1 Chocolate Milkshake for a pre-tax, pre-tip total of $38.95. The Burgers were mediocre at best and smashed into a taste-less paper-thin patty. The fries ($4.95) were the size of the smallest McDonald's value size and tasted like them. For some bizarre reason the Chocolate Milkshake took almost 30 minutes to arrive. I kept motioning to the employee behind the grill and he kept saying it's on the way. I watched 3 parties make and receive their orders long before the Chocolate Milkshake was finally delivered. The Chocolate Milkshake was horrible! It looked and tasted like melted chocolate ice cream. After spending $49.76, I left feeling that I'd wasted lots of money and time. There are dozens of substantially better places than this within walking distance or buy some good ground beef and smash it at home. It's not rocket science! read more

Have been wanting to try For the Win for the longest time and it did not disappoint. My burger was smashed to perfection, with a perfectly formed meat crust with lots of flavor. Shout out to the guy from South Africa for the friendly service, and to the kitchen for getting my food out fast. Will def be back to try their fries too! read more

For the Win - Hamburger with lettuce and tomatoes - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Heard many good things about this spot so wanted to try when I was in the area. It's a good classic smash burger. Crispy patty and thin and hot fresh fries. Fries are the texture and taste of McDonald's in the best way possible and served fresh. The burger is heavy and I added pickled jalepenos for some acidity which I highly recommend. Inside has plenty of seating and service was quick. My only thing about this spot is that a burger and fries was well over 20$ and seemed steep. read more

For the Win - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Simply belly up to the counter kind of joint in a strip mall for the most expensive, lackluster burger in L.A. Order using a pad, but there is someone to make special requests. Limited parking in front available. In the former Papilles Cal French space which had enough pull to feature a pop up by Chef de Cuisine Christophe Émé of late, great Restaurant Ortolan. I had high hopes for For the Win, but I don't think it rates Win, Place, nor Show Not even honorable mention at most would be appropriate. 1) Smash Burgers by definition can't be made medium rare since the spatula pushes the hamburger patty down on the extra hot grill into a thin, scorched, fully cooked pancake. Double Cheese Burger $12.50 The rough, dry ground beef has a meaty chaw, and the meat's more delicate, blood minerality flavours and moistness have been cooked away. Salty, porky bacon was decent, more toward crisp, but still not to the point of being brittle $2. American cheese adds a undertone of dairy creaminess with grilled onion, bit of Thousand Island dressing, sliced sour pickle. Potato bun was standard. I added packaged mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup to pep up this dessicated, chewy burger. Knowing lack of veggies for most smash burgers. I added my own cilantro leaves, raw crunchy cauliflower bits, avocado to add a healthful aspect to a rather parched double cheese burger. $14.50 2) Ordered French Fries crispy but are disappointing at $5. Tough, dry, leathery, annoyingly chewy. Only a hint of that ineffable earthy potato flavor. 1-2a) "Tucked in by Strangers" West Coast style India Pale Ale at $10 was a lighter, less hoppy, astringent bitter, light, dry version of the IPA. Hidden 4% kitchen service charge in extra small print at the bottom of their menu which I wouldn't have minded so much if it were more obviously stated. Rather mechanical service at the counter. This may have been the priciest, uninspiring, burger dinner in a fast food joint totalling at $38 with sneaky, hidden charges. Terrible, one star rating. read more

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This is Hands DOWN BEST BURGER JOINT!! Everyone i bring here absolutely loves it! The meat and cheese and bun just melt in your mouth. You must get the sweet potato fries fried in beef tallow with ranch OMG OMG OMG!! And the Brussels sprouts are perfection!! read more

For the Win - Yum - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

For the Win, I was told, was one of the top 5 smash burger places. I went in to Easy Street burgers in Venice and it did not disappoint.This burger restaurant is certainly up there.We ordered a single and a double cheese burger with extra jalapenos. I also asked to mix the fries.Every bite was delicious, crunchy and the sauce complemented everything well. Next time, I will order the straight double burger without cheese as cheese and sauce make for too much fat for me. Would I come back? Of course, when I finish trying the 3 others. 5 stars and an extra for Steven, the nice SA at the counter . read more

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Excellent strawberry shake. Good Sweet potato fries. Okay hamburger. Beef patties were smashed so thin I think they must have used a rolling pin or something similar. I understand smashburgers are supposed to have thin patties and crunchiness, but at some point, the patties are so thing, the burger suffers. I think we've reached that point with FTW. Service was fine. You order at a touchscreen. I expected to have to go get my food when it was ready since I was required to enter my phone number, but the guy working the counter brought my food out since they weren't busy. You bus your own tray. If you think that the default selection of 20% tip for a place where you order from a toucscreen and bus your own tray seems a bit high, you can select other amounts for tip. The interior furnishings are tables and benches constructed from planks of wood and stacked cinder blocks. Small wood stools are available as well. Getting into and out of the parking lot during rush hour is slow and painful. If you can squeeze your car between the dumpster and the pole to get to the side street/alley, that will save you some time and jeopardy. The fried chicken sandwiches which I've seen in Yelp photos are now no longer on the menu. read more

We were in LA for the weekend and def wanted to try some smash burgers! FTW was one of the top choices and I saw this location allowed dogs surprisingly! We ate there around 8pm on a Saturday night and it was busy, we were still able to find a seat. The burger is good! I think it could be a bit more crispier but it does have the components of a smash burgers. The fries are good, only thing I wish was that they had bigger sauces instead of sauce packets. They also charge for ranch read more

For the Win - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Burgers were worth the hype. I got a double smashed and it was well seasoned with crispy edges. And that sauce was GOOD. I definitely would come back. Parking lot is small so if you're going during busier times it may be difficult. Service was great though. Shout out to the guy from South Africa. read more

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Top 3 best smash burger spot ever! We walked in on a weekday off hours to ensure we didn't hit a crowd but it was still busy and moving...they have a nice and fluid operation! The double cheeseburger with the seared edges was everything we asked for and we also ordered fries with a patty, cheese and sauce and that didn't last long either. Everything was on point and will surely visit again. Plain and simple comfort food done made to order at it's best. We'll be back! read more

FOR THE WIN SMASH BURGERS....ROUND TWO Back again at For the Win Smash Burgers, this place is soooo good. The way they cook the meat is on another level. You get that crispy edge, juicy center, and everything just blends together perfectly. The meat-to-bun ratio has Insane portions. Every bite is exactly what you want from a smash burger. I was thinking about going for a triple, but I'm glad I stuck with the double. This thing was juicy, messy, and really satisfying. Shoutout to Steven too! he actually remembered me from my last visit, which was cool. I asked for a cup for water and he handed me a complimentary bottle instead. Little things like that go a long way. It's easy to find, right off the freeway, and definitely worth the stop. I'll be back again real soon. read more

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Really good smash burgers. Tasty fries and fast service. Would recommend and definitely come back. read more

For the Win - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Solid spot with multiple locations for your convenience and pretty straightforward menu!! Only burgers or cheeseburgers and I'm not a smash expert but these were not super thin but nice moist and crispy edges!! Don't sleep on a side of fries absolutely delicious!!! Highly recommend adding the pickled jalepeno peppers!! Unfortunately only sell Pepsi products if I had to critic anything? read more

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We have been meaning to try For The Win for some time. Today was the day.. We went on a recent Sunday and got parking in the lot right out front. Nice. We ordered three burgers, one with no sauce, some fries, Mexican coke and a Topo Chico: 4.50 apiece felt a bit high.. The burgers arrived quickly. Definitely smash burgers as there was a nicely crispy edge all the way around. Good stuff. The burgers reminded me a bit of The Win-Dow's pickles and sauce & soft bun. The fries were piping hot and I liked there were packet condiments to add. All in all very good and well likely come back again. read more

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Free parking in a lot, cheap beers, and good food. Will definitely be visiting this spot again for cheap and easy eats before a concert at the Hollywood bowl. Service is quick and they are playing upbeat music. read more

For the Win - Burgers and fries - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have never visited the location in person and have always ordered via doordash but I can honestly say this places food travels well. The food is delicious. It is a simple and easy menu but the taste makes up for it. This is the only place where the fries travel well when they arrive. The service is always accurate. I will always be coming back. read more

For the Win - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here as I was reading that it was the best smash burger in all of LA. The restaurant is mainly takeout with a few seats if you wanted to eat there. Got to the counter, ordered a double smash with all the fixings. Also sweet potato fries. Service was fast and friendly. I suppose my expectations were overhyped. The burger was good, but would not say it was the best I have ever had. It was solid. Sweet potato fries were crispy and good. 4 stars for both friendly service and a decent burger/fries. read more

For the Win - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Decided to go on a burger crawl in Cali to see what is the best burger because people raved about In-and-Out. But my opinion is that For the Win is the best burger. Ordered a basic cheeseburger with sweet potato fries. It was delicious and freshly prepared. It's a tiny unassuming shop. Very low key, shelves of wine bottles (so, is it gourmet burgers then?) Limited communal tables but full of customers. Self serve condiment station on the side (packets of ketchup, etc). Very cool vibe but in a sketchy neighborhood. Awesome food! Definitely the better burger of all the ones taste tested. Would love to return. read more

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The burger is absolutely amazing and delicious. The size is okay not big enough I would say for the price you pay. They are pricey. For sure you're overpaying. The fries also delicious. I recommend the place for the taste but not for the price. read more

For the Win - Smashed burger - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I used to eat at this spot a lot as my buddy lives in an apartment just down the street, but haven't ate recently and was disappointed. Not as good as it used to be, I feel like the quality has went down a little. I think they changed the sauce because it doesn't taste the same as before, not a fan of it now. I wish the jalapeños in the burgers were fresh and pressed into the burger not pickled. read more

Burger was delicious. Can get pricey -- the base cheeseburger (1 patty) is $9 and to make it a double patty, plus to add any of the following are extra on top of that: bacon, lettuce + tomato, and jalapeños. Fries are separate too. Conveniently located in Hollywood. Had a free parking lot. Service - None. You order at the counter and they call your name when ready. It was fast Ambiance - casual place with a few tables. Not fancy. read more

For the Win - Double Cheeseburger with Fries - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Basco's smash burger is the best thing I've tried in a while. Quick and tasty. Very cool and clean place too. Third time eating t here. Thank you guys read more

They add 4% kitchen service charge. Parking lot can be too tight depending on the time of day you go. Burger is good but pricey. read more

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