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    For The Win

    4.4 (666 reviews)
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    Double Hamburger w/ Jalapeños
    Peter C.

    Did not live up to the hype! My patties were not seasoned at all, which was likely just user error. Even if the patties were perfectly seasoned, it's just a mid burger that wasn't really smashed. I was expecting more crispy edges, and my wife and in laws burgers were the same. On the plus side, the regular and sweet potato fries were both good and had a good crunch.

    Dinner after shopping
    Candace B.

    For the win--literally! After a few hours of shopping, my daughter, granddaughter, and I decided to grab dinner at For the Win. We were all craving burgers, and nothing hits like a fresh smash burger. I ordered the double cheeseburger with bacon and all the toppings, plus a side of sweet potato fries and a cold brisk tea. Everything was delicious. The restaurant was super clean and had a festive vibe with Christmas music playing, which we loved. The staff were very welcoming, and the customer service was top-notch. We'll definitely be back to this location.

    Courtney P.

    After hearing video after video of the best smash burger in LA- we finally tried this place! It's very small- kinda tucked into a small parking lot. The prices? HIGH. I'm talking $14 burger - no fries. $8.50 loaded fries. No soft drinks, only canned soda. Quite a hefty price for what it is. The burger was good- the special sauce has a little kick but nothing too much and I'm sensitive to spice. It just wasn't good ENOUGH to warrant this kind of price. Definitely think it's been overhyped. Service was good, the girl was nice. Resturant seemed clean. However- I find a better value at Chris n' Eddys I don't think I'll be back unfortunately

    Harrison W.

    Craving for burger and want to try something else from my usual burger spot. I don't really like their shared parking lot. It's smaller than ordinary ones, it's made for compact cars. Friendly cashier explained and took my ordered. I got double cheeseburger and fries. It didn't make me full without any veggies. Also should have gotten triple patties but it was a bit pricey. Overall it was a good tasting burger.

    Britt C.

    It never fails when I go to LA. I have trouble finding a good place to eat. The place we were going to didn't work out, and we came across For the Win. It was just an average smash burger with delicious sweet potato fries. Customer Service was great. Can't say I would return

    Loaded Fries
    Brenda M.

    Location is on the smaller side. But they make great use of it. Nice, clean and well maintained. My husband and I had cheeseburgers I had a side of loaded fries and my husband had the brussels sprouts. Cheeseburger was good, but going forward I would do the sauce on the side. It was just too much for me, but I would love to have it just to dip my cheeseburger as I wish. The load fries were yummy! The brussels sprouts were delicious! The staff was kind and very polite.

    Double cheese burger and sweet potato fries
    Michelle H.

    Food ordering is done completely on a tablet, easy to order or change language if needed. With clear pricing and modifications to your food. There is no meat wellness modification since it's a fast food smash burger style if that's your concern. Food for two - double cheese burger and order of sweet potato fries. DEFINITELY order an extra patty since they're extremely thin patties for smash burger standards. Food took 15 minutes to be ready. Only one party ordered before us but there were lots of to-go orders. Total came out to $34. Venue was nice with ample seating and one gender neutral bathroom. A quick eats joint but restaurant prices. Food was tasty but value wasn't there. It's incredibly expensive for how satisfying/filling the meal was. Unfortunately it didn't satisfy our burger craving and we will need to compensate with the "two palm trees burger place". If you're going to do a quick service style meal/dining experience the value needs to match. We can't be paying $34 and still both be hungry.

    Cheeseburger...nom...nom...nom
    Jennifer C. L.

    I ordered from here again because they are delicious here. This is the first place I tried a smash burger and I love the crisp they have to every bite. There usually is a line out the door because of the hype they have behind their burgers. They do handle the pack to their punch for their burgers. They are savorying and delectable in every bite. Love this place.

    Our burgers! We all enjoyed our food and sweet potato fries,  French fries and grilled brussels sprouts!
    Loretta A.

    Delicious burgers and Brussel sprouts! We as a family love grilled brussels sprouts! My grandson is going back to college and wanted to eat here, I loved the burgers!

    Double Smashburger and Fries.
    Chris I.

    The Food- Smashburger with Fries- Very good and I would get both of them again. The only thing that kept me from getting to 5 stars was that I thought the price was a little of the high side considering that is more a a fast food type of setting. Parking- Shares a medium size lot with a few other businesses. I could see that parking could be challenging at busy times. Service- Friendly.

    Brussels sprouts
    Wendy H.

    Was excited to give them a second chance! For the win!!! But was disappointed again! The brussels sprouts were burnt! Not able to eat them The staff were friendly - and the strawberry shake was good!

    Double patty, added lettuce and tomato. Best cheeseburger in town.
    Andy L.

    The best cheeseburger I've had in Los Angeles so far. Still a few other places to try before I crown a winner, but For The Win makes an extremely delicious cheeseburger. I like to add lettuce and tomatoes, with a double patty.

    Smash with fries
    Patrick G.

    What a smash! Great tasting burger with a lot of flavor, which is sometimes hard to find with a smash. The fries are excellent. Cozy spot to stop and have a great burger. The staff are super nice as well.

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    This burger joint actually lives up to the hype, par222 particularly the Van Nuys joint.

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    One of the best smash burgers in the city! Always come here all the time! The sweet potato fries are tasty:)

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    Great service and staff! Burgers are amazing also! Great location and parking ! One of the best burgers in town!

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    Burger was great flavor wise but lacking in size. For $12 I would expect to have a decent sized burger but it's more of an appetizer.

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    2 years ago

    For the Win is amazing. My favorite smash burger in the Valley! even my picky daughter loves the burgers & fries!

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    FOR THE WIN lives up to the hype!! Burgers and fries are BUSSING!!! And the shakes are excellent here. 10/10

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    Burgers were amazing! Sweet potato fries were also really good. I would upgrade to that. I want to try the bacon next time.

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    Good burgers, good prices, and good customer service. The burger is juicy, crispy, and soft. You will like it.

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    The burgers, fries are EXCELLENT !! VERY PLEASED!! I will go back! Good "neighborhood burger joint" .

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    2 years ago

    Best burger in town for sure! Gotta give it a try. Always order a double with bacon and jalapeños. Always hits the spot!

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    So good. I can't recommend these burgers enough. I love how I now have a For the Win much closer to me.

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    Customer service here is trash. The girl in front was super rude. Definitely wouldn't recommend.

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    For the win has great burgers, grape fries grape shakes. I recommend coming here. I've been here a bunch of times and it's great.

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    Best smash burgers and fries! Good service too. Brussel sprouts an interesting addition but they're good too

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