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Goldburger

4.3 (517 reviews)
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Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Matt B.

Alright guys I had been day drinking all day at The Rainbow paying respects to Lemmy and when we got back to Highland Park the crew was HOUNGRY We decided we needed big burgers and chose none other than Goldburger. The lady at the window was super nice! We decided to eat in the hallway adjacent to the kitchen, it was a nice warm night and the hall has a bunch of cool plants hanging Let's get into it!! I ordered the signature Goldburger and decided to add pastrami! Look at that! It's sliced thin and comes across kind of like a mound of bacon, melts in your mouth along with the rest of the burger. Very interesting combination it comes highly recommended! We went with curly fries cuz we are from the Midwest and there are no Arby's out here lol but I opted to grab a side of their classic sauce, which ROCKS! It was so good I was pouring it on the last few bites of my burger. Do yourself a favor and get some classic sauce and pour that stuff right on your burger, you won't be disappointed! Check it out!!

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Clark H.

Got the Goldburger and the Bar Burger. Pretty easy review for a pretty easy spot. Menu is small which is always a good sign -- means they're focused and everything is fresh. No overthinking it, just burgers done right. Both were solid, no complaints. Staff is cool too. Nice, patient, not rushing you even when it's busy, which I always appreciate. Only real downside is seating... but honestly that's kinda the deal with all their locations. You either find a spot or you're eating like you just made a life decision on the sidewalk. That said, it's still one of those spots you can just pull up to, get a good burger, and keep it moving. Next time I already know -- I gotta try the patty melt.

Diana W.

They offer $14 vegan option but no vegan cheese. The mayo has no dairy but does have eggs. Everyone enjoyed their $12 grassfed beef and $14-$15 Ruben or patty melt sandwich options. $5 Curry fries was nice. Patio bar top seating are good for individual to couples eating there. A party of 4 like us could be a bit disruptive when sitting on both sides. They do have 1 restroom, no mirror. They offer a water station on the side with disposable paper cups.

California Classic $12.00
Erik G.

What I Ordered: -California Classic $12.00 I've had Goldburger bookmarked on Yelp for a while now, but hadn't made it over until recently. I was actually planning to visit their Chinatown location, which was closest to me, but unfortunately, it closed down. Goldburger has consistently been mentioned as one of the best smash burgers in LA, and I think the name is well-deserved; they truly set the gold standard for smash burgers. I spoke with Anthony, and he recommended the California Smash, suggesting I swap the classic sauce for the garlic-mustard aioli. Knowing that all their burgers are 100% grass-fed, which means they use the highest quality of beef, I went with his recommendation. Without a doubt, this was the best smash burger I've ever had! I will definitely be back.

Pastrami Hot Dog
Laina P.

We spent about $55 for two burgers, and we made them a combo by adding a drink and fries each, plus a pastrami hot dog. Maybe it's just me, but that's pretty pricey for a takeout burger spot. Idc how historic or whatever it is. The staff were kind and helpful. We opted to eat in the small patio on the side of the building, so we could taste our food fresh. It was decent size and there were other patrons eating as well. The pastrami hot dog was delicious! Never thought about adding pastrami to a hotdog, but I loved it! I had regular fries and my brother had curly fries, and we both got the spicy ranch. The fries were fries, lol, nothing special but they were cool and I enjoyed the dip. On to the LA Special burger I ordered, while the taste was cool, there was too much gristle in the meat. I couldn't properly enjoy my burger, because I was constantly spitting out pieces of gristle. I hate that! Idk if it was a poor quality of beef, but for that price tag, I feel that there shouldn't be gristle in almost every bite. Glad I was able to experience it, but I don't see myself craving their burgers.

The start of our meal
Sidney Z.

I've heard about Goldburger's smashburger here in Highland Park by a very dear friend (he's 11 years old BTW) for over two years. My young friend knows more about "the inner going ons" here in the Pasadena food scene than the food critic of The Los Angeles Times. Well, with my wife in tow, and us picking up our dear friend from Little League baseball practice this night, he once again (remember he's 11), recommended Goldburger for dinner this night; so we went! This particular Goldburger restaurant (their are several) was basically an: Order Window on the street and an open garage type area with stools to enjoy your meal. And, this open garage is as bare bones as a locker. We all ordered our smashburgers: Me and my wife ordered Goldburger's, Goldburger with a Grass-Fed 6oz. double cheeseburger with grilled onions, fresh pickles, and a house-made award winning garlic-mustard aioli. I loved it, Our friend ordered the California Classic with Grass-Fed 6oz. double cheeseburger with diced onions, fresh pickles, shredded lettuce, and a house-made classic sauce. He woofed his burger down like it was his last meal. We got two orders of fries: one Curly and one Straight and the we were off to the races. I will say, in the smashburger world, Goldburger's smashburger was definitely the smashiest [sic] I loved it!!!!!

Patty melt and Philly burger

Quick and friendly service. We ordered the patty melt and the limited philly burger. To start the patty melt was pretty good - it's what you'd expect meat was well flavored & cooked! Now the philly burger.. WOW... flavor explosion loved it. We also got curly fries and onions rings. We will be back! special not to the cane sugar dr. pepper chefs kiss

Gold burger with bread slices
Chris S.

I've been wanting to come here for some time. Finally made it. I ordered the California Classic Burger (double patty) and my wife got the Goldburger (single patty), but with their slices of bread, not a bun.. We also got curly fries. My first bit affirmed why I made the drive here. It was a classic burger with fresh (and highly drippy) patties. The pickles, onions and lettuce were just right. The curly fries were curly fries.. but good. They have an outdoor patio and there was a fan, but it was still hot on the patio. The staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, it well satisfied my burger craving!

Ballgame Dog and Onion Rings

Don't sleep on the hot dog options or the onion rings, both are amazing! Huge fan of the burgers too!

Marissa C.

A delicious burger joint in Highland Park! Small window to order from and limited seating, it's a better grab and go spot. Fast and friendly service. We got the Goldburger with curly fries and it was so good. Most places skimp on the grilled onions but this was loaded and I was so happy. The meat was so fresh and flavorful. It was still hot by the time I finished it which was great. Curly fries were huge, I would definitely recommend splitting them but they were delicious with their sauce options!

Goldburger and Sparkling Lemonade
Annie W.

We came at around 7:30 PM and there were not a lot of people there. No line and plenty of outdoor seating. The service was quick and nice and the prices are reasonable. You can also make it a combo, which makes the value better. The ambience of the seating is decorated well with lights and a nice color scheme. They have a bathroom in the back as well. I ordered the Goldburger and a sparkling lemonade and the other people in my party ordered curly fries and Goldburgers as well. The burgers had thin smashed patties, pickles, and cheese. The patties were crispy and I liked the texture, but they were also a bit salty. A standard cheeseburger, I'm personally a fan of a burger with more toppings so I will be back to try some of their other options. The sparkling lemonade and cola that they have both come in glass bottles, which gives it a more luxurious experience. It is a nice touch and the drinks were chilled. Smaller portions than a fountain drink though, but they also have a free water station. The curly fries were also tasty, not standout though, and the combo comes with a sauce. Overall, would recommend trying this burger place. I like their smashed patties and the ambience of the seating area.

Goldburger with curly fries
Jimmy S.

Probably one of my favorite smash burger places in LA. I've had their LA special with pastrami version which is amazing. The pastrami was very tender and not fatty at all. It went well with the burger. I recently had the gold burger with curly fries and it was excellent. The burger had a nice char and the carmelization of the patty was perfect. The curly fries was very fresh and good. Good texture and good amount of seasoning. The staff was quick and nice and quick to guide you to the restroom and other amenities. The decor was super nice with plants hung over their establishment as a way to show that they care about their space. This is a gem in eagle rock but I'm also excited they posted up in Chinatown too and expect the same quality.

Some great curly fries
Daniel B.

Fantastic! Without question, Goldburger is in the conversation for the top 5 best smash burgers in Los Angeles. Limited menu (kinda like inn-n-out), they have no-frills smashers and fries. I ordered via Uber-eats, so theoretically, it's a little bit less than hot-n-ready, but I had a speedy driver this time around so everything was fresh -- including the curled fries. Nevermind the aesthetics of all those 'razor-edged' patties, of all the places I patronized, Goldburger has the MOST well-seasoned patty out of any of them. Their style is more traditional, diner style. Unlike the FTW, Goldburger does NOT have the acidic sauce/jalapeno one-two punch. All the flavors going serve the seasoned patty. The onions are not-finely chopped, but rather sliced super-thin in almost a string-like circle. The curly fries were indeed curly, seasoned and worked best with ketchup. My only minor complaint would be the garlic-mustard aioli. It's sublime in how mild it is. I'd prefer a more stronger taste. There is some good news though: it's mild enough where it's not gonna give you that garlic-breath and ruin your casual date.

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Reviews are largely positive. People praise the flavorful smash burgers, curly fries and sauces, and friendly and fast service. The relaxed outdoor ambiance is also appreciated.

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Ask the Community - Goldburger

What's the veggie burger made of? I know it says real veggies but what? beans, grains, specific veggies, soy?

Is it mandatory to order online? I want to pay cash.

You can just go there and pay cash at their window counter

Can I order a cheese-less burger?

yes you can

Gluten free options?

yeah I don't think so

What is classic sauce and what's the difference from Russian sauce?

You consume the classic sauce, but the Russian sauce consumes you.

Who delivers for gb?

Caviar and door dash

So is it actually closed on weekdays as it says on the maps because I'm really trying to go this Friday night?

They are only open on the weekends from 12 to 6pm.

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