I love this place never lets me down always my favorite go to. My favorite burger place for over 20 years

Absolutely my favorite fast food burger these days. The Caliente Burger ($8.50 out the door) amps up the flavor of the regular Tommy's chili burger to new heights. It's a delicious sloppy mess best enjoyed dining in, straight off the griddle. Ambiance here is spot-on early 80s retro skylights and wood panel ceilings. This hits just right, as a very occasional splurge (from a saturated fat and calories point of view - the price is quite fair for a big juicy burger these days). read more

Original Tommy's - Extreme early 80s ambiance at this location- love it! - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I never review Tommy's mainly because it's either hit or miss with the food and service. However, my last two visits have been exceptional at this location. Today, I stopped at the drive through at approximately 1:45pm. The young man at the drive through provided exceptional service. He was just well mannered and well trained. Offered me sauces I didn't even need. Repeated my order. I received everything exactly how I ordered it. They've stepped up their game here. Last time I was here I dined inside. Super ample space and very clean. Young man that helped me that time was also on point. This is very basic expectations for a customer. I'd highly recommend this location. read more

Original Tommy's - Chili Cheese Fries with Onions - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I ordered the chili cheese fries and upon eating it, I noticed burnt chunks of chili mixed which was not pleasant to eat. It was not the best order tonight. Sadly, didn't finish the rest of the fries. read more

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The original Tommy's is on the corner of Beverly & Rampart and is a great place to meet people. At the time I was there they had containers of hot peppers and they sold Chili Dogs, Chili Burgers, individual packages of potato chips & cans of soda pop. The Chili Burgers were great as long as you eat them there. Meeting stars & politicians & other Hollywood people. Open very late when people working late in downtown Los Angeles. read more

This is my fav to go place, I love their chili Cher's burgers , fries just everything on the. Menu really

DUDE I had no idea they served big bofa steak fries here, 11/10 their fries are cracked. Unfortunately the burger and chili was greasy and didn't taste like much. Would 100% come back for the fries, 0% for anything else read more

I was able to get here by 1140 am. Tip, the only entrancess into the parking lot are on Laurel canyon. Don't try going through the drive thru exit off of Burbank. There wasn't many people there at all. No one at the speaker box but there was one car at the window. I placed my order for the BOGO chili cheeseburger deal. I requested them without the bun in order to stay somewhat on my low carb diet. I did not order any French fries or drink either. Tommys nailed my order. The bowls came in a paper box tray with napkins and utensils. I was even asked if I wanted ketchup or anything else. Great service, very happy with my experience at the drive thru. read more

The employees at this location are always amazing. They make the experience. (And the food obviously)

If you can't stop eating chili, go to Tommy's. Exceptional comfort food! Their lobby's spacious and the drive-thru is quick

The food was pretty delicious. The service was very interesting. The lady argued with me about chili that I brought overall I really enjoyed eating inside it was very clean. read more

Can you or should you eat this everyday? You probably shouldn't. At least not the way I order. Double Chili Cheese burger and Chili Cheese fries. You are going to feel very. Heavenly to the tastebuds but prepare for a food coma. Love this location, never too busy always great service. read more

Excellent service always very friendly and kind and helpful always very nice and clean in the bathrooms, and the tables and the floors and people are always very polite and helpful read more

For full report of the review please see the image w/ the full review on it. Customer Service was very nice, didn't receive any condiments but when asking for some they gave me a good average amount. Overall Rating is a 8.5/10 Burger was pretty good, texture/flavor was pretty good the meat patty was a bit too thin Burger Overall: 8.5/10 Fries was a perfect combination of flaky & fluffy Fries: 9.5/10 read more

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1 star strictly on the ordering skills. We ASKED for a number 1 and a chili fries They rang us up the burger, and separately for the fries and separately for the drink. What they should of done was ring me up for the number 1 combo as well as a chili fries. I bought an additional side of fries :( read more

Original Tommy's - Asked for a #1 and a chili fries. She charged me separately for everything and made me pay for another side of fries.. so stupid. - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I am disappointed that I have to write this, but it is necessary. I am a fan of Tommy's and frequent it from time to time. However, I had an absolutely terrible experience recently at your Laurel Canyon location, which I would like to have addressed. On August 2nd at approximately 3:40 pm (receipt time 3:51pm) I stopped by to pick up some food. I was the 3rd car in line and placed my order. Let's just say it was taking longer than usual. That is fine, I am a patient person, when I finally pulled up to the window I realized why it was taking so long. The staff was chit-chatting/socializing. Once again, that's fine, I get it. The person at the window Carol(e) (I recall) kept her back to me the entire time never really acknowledging me and laughing with her peer. She provided me my food: chili cheese burger combo (had no chili when I got home) and a chili cheese dog. I asked for ketchup and a straw and she handed me a yellow peppers due to socializing. At this point it was annoying. I politely, but firmly reinstated my request for ketchup and a straw, while stating that there was a long line due to them not paying attention. It caught their attention. I went about my business and it was just an inconvenient/annoying experience. Now the exciting part, Carol was so aloof that she charged me $155.33 for my burger combo and hot dog. Thanks Carol(e)! However, you spell your name. If it was unintentional my hope is that you aren't terminated and rather this be a learning lesson. To management/ownership, I ask you investigate (film footage) to verify intent as though $155.33 was stolen from you. If the intent was to defraud/steal, please alert me so I may prosecute to the full capacity. I work for a financial institution and have the resources/know-how to do so. Although its not a great deal of money, what a pain having to deal with this. Most of all, what disappointing service! Sincerely, disappointed customer. read more

Original Tommy's - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very good service here. They take the time to package the food nicely. Always a smile here. Food is good too! Chili cheese fries are my favorite. read more

Last night I was there for their chili cheese fries and not only did they hit the spot, the young African American guy in the drive through was very polite and excellent with his customer service. Mind you, I had just came from the Ross down the street and the cashier that attended me didn't even acknowledge me let alone said thank you. read more

Stopped by for lunch today. Haven't been to this location in a long time. Drive they took a little longer than usual but that was ok since the food was clearly fresh. Customer service was EXCELLENT! Only thing that I was missing was a fork. I guess I was just spoiled by other locations that automatically place a fork in my bag. read more

Drove up to drive thru today. Paid for my food at the drive thru window and I had to ask for a refund once I saw a roach walking along the drive thru counter inside the window!!! Just outright disgusting... The employee handed us our drink and overhead my girlfriend say "eww is that a cockroach?" he then closed the drive thru window and I can just read his lip explaining to his manager Maria that there's a roach on the counter. Maria comes over kills the roach with a napkin and didn't even bother spraying or disinfecting the surface. I asked for my money back as they began to apologize for what happened. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COST IT'S A HEALTH RISK!! read more

I think the amount of years I have been eating at Tommy's speaks for itself. I have been going to Tommy's ever since I can remember, and I am 55 now. I grew up right around the corner from the original location on Beverly and Rampart. I have my kids loving Tommy's just as much as I do. I can not say I have ever had a chili on a burger, better than Tommy's! read more

Ordered through Door Dash. We ordered a cheeseburger and they brought is a chili cheeseburger. Terrible Unorganized "Don't Care" employees. read more

This is my go-to Tommy's, living in Sherman Oaks/Studio City. Always fast friendly service.

Probably the best chili dogs in LA, makes Pinks look pathetic...is there better? Yes...but not as easy to find as Tommy's! Hot dogs have that snap that are so damned good! read more

Listen, let me save you 15 mins of your time right now. Don't go to the drive thru just to be greeted by an angry skinny employee named Alexandra. She's asked my boyfriend and I to wait at the drive thru and it took her 5 mins to get back to us. As my boyfriend was telling her our order she kept talking over him and of course she STILL gave us a hotdog with onions after we asked her for no onions. Here's a tip for you sweetie listen before you speak and give your rude little attitude especially to people who didn't do anything to deserve your rudeness. Also, next time a PAYING customer ask for a little extra of something don't talk over them and repeat yourself continuously because we heard you the first three times. If you need to charge sweetie charge us the fee don't act up. read more

Original Tommy's - Clearly the receipt it shows no tomatoes and no onions. But that's not what I got. - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I live right beside this place and I kept saying I was gonna try it because it says world famous hamburgers on the sign so I finally decided to give it a shot. Unfortunately the hamburger was so sloppily put together and then I found a hair in my breakfast burrito so I just left the food on the table and walked away. There's nothing famous going on in any way shape or form. read more

Good service every time I come Cj was very nice and patient And staff is great as well Always working hard, this is my favorite location . read more

Okay! So we ordered a "chili dog with mustard and tomato" at the drive thru. (The posted menu lists both hot dogs and chili dogs.) Guess what? Got a plain hot dog with mustard and tomato -- no chili! Why order a "chili dog" if you're not getting any chili on it? Went back to the store and showed the manager (Maria) the chili-less chili dog. Her less-than-logical reply was that we should have ordered "a hot dog with chili, mustard, and tomato." So why in the Hell does the menu offer both chili and plain dogs if you're supposed to order a basic hot dog and add your preferred toppings if you want more than just chili? This makes no sense. Would love to hear corporate's response. read more

My fries from my chilli cheese fries was NOT cooked all the way! I love tommys fries and it was my first time being disappointed which makes me even more upset. read more

Here's the deal: is this place really a 5? No. But it's Tommy's. It's classic LA. If you served me their chili in a bowl with a spoon, it would potentially gross me out :-). But put it on that burger... and it's sublime in a way that you're either going to love or hate. Clearly I love it. But make no mistake, this is greasy, tasty, messy, fantastic, iconic 2am food. Oh, the fries are legit. So if you get dragged here and are unsure about the burgers, you will likely be very happy with just the fries. read more

Ordered 2 chili dogs and this is what I got... Make sure you check your to go orders before you leave. read more

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A-OK pretty much sums it up. If this were a sliding scale I would probably go 2.75 stars...a little extra for the chili. I ate my burger and didn't wear any of it. I'm funny that way but I'm not generally a sloppy eater. This burger is tough to keep under control though. It needs to be swaddled in the wrapper right to the end my friend. If not it will mess all over you like a baby with a grumbly tummy bouncing on your knee. Not puke or poo but chili, cheese, mustard...all the stuff that is standard issue on a Tommy's hamburger. read more

the BEST CHILI: not pleasing to the eyes, but tastes d@aaaamn GOOD! It's not chunky/meaty like most chili---just the way i LOVE it! yummy! ('',) * Thank you brother dearest for bringing over the yummmmy chilli cheese fries + sharing 1/2 of your breakfast sandwich + 1/3 of your breakfast burrito, AND for adding another 5 unnecessary pounds to Day 1 of my "Healthy Eating." Can someone say "DETOX"?!?!?! read more

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Tasted brown lol. The chili didn't have any great flavor to it. Wasn't anything special. Ordered chili fries and the way it was packaged up wasn't efficient. The chili got all over the wrapping and by the time we unwrapped it there was barely any chili on the fries. Overall I wouldn't recommend. read more

Ultimate Fail. The MANGER MARIA That works on Wed's Mornings. Is cooking poor quality food and will not correct it. I go here every morning for food, This is my first complaint. She refused to correct the order and gave me a FAKE number to call for corporate Tommys To Place A Complaint!!!!! FAIL MARIA!!!!! read more

Yes... it is true I have a Tommy's literally 5 minutes away from my apartment, but when I'm heading to NoHo to see a friend or the truth I'm too dayum lazy, this drive Thur always fills that void.. I love you plain hot dog, chili cheese fries and a large Pepsi! read more

Service is friendly, food is classic Tommy's, seating area clean and comfortable. I like this location. What is it about Tommy's? The chili is really not hot enough (temperature wise) The hot dog doesn't have the *snap POP* of Pinks or a Dodger Dog. The beefsteak tomatoes, while fresh and large, don't have the flavour they used to have, years ago. Yet, I'm still tempted and sometimes I fall victim to the temptation. It's Tommys. Nuf said. read more

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Tommy's gets five stars. This is the quintessential LA late-night chili burger joint. read more

What can I say, we love Tommy's! Do you want chili on that? ? Hell yes I do! There's something nostalgic about ordering a chili cheese burger with a side of peppers, fries and a coke from this place. Plus this one has a drive thru. Bonus. Grab extra napkins... You're gonna need them! read more

Let's get something straight right now. LA, even though it is the USA's second biggest city and even though it does have many super upscale fancy schmancy dining establishments is and always will be known for its junk food...especially its fast food establishments. I'm talking Pink's Hotdogs, In N' Out Burger, McDonald's was invented nearby, and of course Tommy Burger. So what to say about the famous Tommy Burger? Well first of all not a bad burger but the chili that goes on the burger to make Tommy's famous chili burger is the real draw. The chili is not really a spicy chili but it does have a good flavor with a smooth complexion throughout. You can also buy their chili to take home with you. They have good fries and milkshakes too. There are Tommy's locations all throughout Los Angeles but the original is at Beverly and Rampart just west of downtown Los Angeles. This particular location I'm reviewing is the only location I've been to and it was very clean and food came out fast. A good experience. read more

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