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    Original Tommy's

    3.3 (399 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Fast Food
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    ORIGINAL TOMMY'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Paul R.

    Stopped by Tommy's for a classic SoCal comfort-food fix, and it definitely delivered on that "messy in the best way" reputation. Food: I ordered the breakfast burrito with added bacon, the chili cheeseburger, and fries well-done. * Breakfast Burrito: This thing is hefty. It comes loaded with eggs, potatoes, sausage, and then I added bacon to take it to the next level. Tommy's signature chili ties it all together with that smoky, savory hit they're known for. Definitely a heavy, indulgent way to start the day--and honestly, I'd do it again. * Chili Cheeseburger: Classic Tommy's. Messy, bold, and full of nostalgia. The chili is still the star: thick, beefy, and unapologetically saucy. Exactly what you sign up for. * Fries (well-done): These were the only slight letdown. They were close to what I wanted but still could've been crispier. Not bad, just not quite at that perfect crunch level. Service & Atmosphere: Fast, friendly, and exactly what you expect from an old-school LA staple. Clean dining area, quick turnaround, and plenty of outdoor seating. Nothing fancy--just dependable. Overall: Even with the fries missing that extra crisp, this visit hit the spot. Tommy's is still the go-to for chili-covered everything and an iconic LA fast-food experience. I'd definitely come back the next time I'm craving that classic, no-frills comfort meal.

    Chili Cheese Fries

    I feel like Tommy's gets a bad reputation. I was very satisfied with my experience here. I went around 3pm, not too many people and they were very quick with my order. The chili cheese burger and fries were very good. It was made fresh, delicious, cheesy and just as good as I remembered it. The place was spotless which was also a plus. I'd say try it out if you're nearby, it's well worth jt.

    Ronald M.

    My wife is out running so many errands of late, I can pretty much rest assured that I'll be surprised with takeout brought home from somewhere. Today it was our first try of our local Tommy's, a much enjoyed chili burger for us from various locations over the years. But strangely, never here close to home. So with our son home enjoying a few days off from work, she arrived with chili cheese burgers and fries for the two of us, while only choosing a non-cheese chili burger for herself; no order of fries for herself necessary, just eating from my order is usually sufficient for her. I guess the last time I tried any location, my son and I several years back, was so disappointing I'd sort of steered clear of this spot. But after today all is not lost with Tommy's ( and never was lost with the always enjoyable original LA eatery). These guys pretty much put the chili in chili burgers. And today's sampling keeps the "World Famous" in their name with pride. The fries are decent too, but you come here for the burgers. "World Famous" burgers.

    Double cheeseburger with chili fries!!
    Wendy C.

    Drive from San Francisco to LA we stopped and had a chili burger, cand on our way back up we stopped for a breakfast burrito. The chili in the burrito is great! See you. Next time

    May M.

    Nothing like having a Tommy's breakfast sandwich right before a 5 hour drive home! This location is conveniently located right off the fwy in Valencia. Service is always incredibly friendly and every Tommy's location we've been to is super clean albeit we do usually come in during morning hours. Dining Room is open Monday-Sunday 7am-2am and the drive thru is open Sun-Thurs 7am- 2 am/ Fri-Sat 7am-3 am. Open on Christmas Day!

    Double Cheeseburger but where's the chili!

    You don't go to Tommy's for just the burgers, you go for the CHILI burgers. Well every time I go to this location (which happens to just be the closest) they are so stingy with their chili. I'm not even lying when I say it was about 3 tablespoons (if that) of chili and that's it. Not happy I paid what I did for this seriously dry burger.

    $23 for this! But good

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    Great service and friendly staff, this location was 1st time going there and I like it better than the other locations I have been to

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    1 year ago

    Best experience ever. Karina was by far the best she was attentive, very helpful, and kind I will definitely return here.

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    Excellent in every way. Still the best. Get extra chili. It's worth every Penny. I stop here every time I pass through...

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    Food is excellent. Service is always great. Ambiance is fantastic. Tommy's is a solid choice in the world of dining.

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    Restaurant was clean, and the customer service was awesome! Got greeted when I came in and the person taking my order was super friendly.

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    4.5(32 reviews)
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    A ghost kitchen with several other businesses…read more There was always a person at the front counter answering questions. The gentleman told me to head over to the screen to order from any of the restaurants located there. The people working the front, they get a notification and go pick up the food from the various other restaurants inside. Once I ordered, it took about 10 minutes to receive my food. It tasted freshly made. The smash burger was crisp and hot. The burger bread was buttery and moist, not dry. The thin fries were slightly seasoned. The soda was a fountain drink with light ice (very good, unlike other places where they fill up the cup with ice). Also, once the food was ready, I also received a text message that it was ready. The location has a few tables inside and some tables outside. Some of the tables outside have umbrellas. Overall, I will be coming back when in the area.

    Safe bet. aka Delicious Burger…read more I decided to try this place on my birthday. You can get caught up in the minutiae of this place being a food hub which is a "new wave eating experience" but I think Yelp reviewers want to know flavor, and the "double quickie" I had, had just that. Good smashed burger with crispy beef patties that taste freshly cooked off a black top griddle. The cheese melds well, and the carmelized onions are long and stringy and give the needed texture to the burger. Pickle for acidity. Magnifique. What more do you need? Also: The fries were delicious and freshly cooked and salted too and echoed in n out fries(ish) flavor and texture, but had twice the quantity. I'm not a burger guy per se, but I do enjoy good food, and this is a great quality burger ESPECIALLY compared to what is out there ESPECIALLY online for delivery. Price is about "market", which is fair, and I say pull the trigger if you are cool with that. Staff was courteous and helpful, place was clean yet small, but it's kinda chill to sit out front and enjoy the food. Thanks Wanna Smash!

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    It gets an extra star because you are literally in a food desert in Santa Clarita! I always go for…read morethe brisket sandwich on pretzel bread. My brother loves the French onion soup burger and the sugary vanilla cream ale nitro beer. The salmon burger is solid, too. They have a large menu and do everything well. The best part about the Santa Clarita location is the outdoor playground within walking distance, perfect for letting hungry kiddos burn off energy while you wait for your order.

    This place was a huge surprise. Usually we try to eat at local businesses, but the combination of…read morethe reviews and our cravings got the better of us. So we settled for this American Burger chain. Pretty big store that felt modern and welcoming. The layout was great and we didn't feel lost at all from start to finish. We were in town because of a friend's play, and it was nice that it was right next door too. I got the Onion Stack Burger. The patty was well seasoned and the crispy onion strings gave it a wonderfully textured bite. Hickory sauce was tasty and the fries were crispy and well seasoned. I asked for ketchup on the side and I don't know why but cold, refrigerated ketchup always taste the best. I had to drop a star because the service was lacking a little. The worker was nice and responsive but we had to wait quite a bit as I think he was talking to a friend when we got there. He noticed we were in line but they were just having a conversation unrelated to the burger joint. She left the spot after 5-ish minutes and we were greeted pretty carefree following that. He also forgot to give us our number which we had to go back for. Anyhow, the food was great, and the ambiance was great. I'd definitely recommend a try if you can't think of what to eat while shopping/waiting at the mall.

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    We don't get here that often but wanted burgers this weekend and I didn't want to have to get all…read morethe ingredients and make them Ordering is easy online then I can just go pick it up The burgers are still very tasty and great quality ingredients for a decent price. Fries are tasty too / this time I did take out - they did not transport great but let's face no fries do There was generous toppings in the burgers and they were done correctly - I made a modification - no ranch on my burger and it was made right. Mushrooms hit the spot and were nicely sautéed Service is always very nice and we enjoyed our burgers and were able to support a small local business

    I got go with DJ A's review…read more Look, there's an issue. One person there, took forever for me and my brothers burger and no one else was there. We both agree that the burgers lacked basic salt or some type of seasoning. Plus, others have mentioned the frozen patty thing. OK, owner, don't get defensive, even if your burger meat is fresh and not frozen, they are hard and tasteless. Not sure if the owner ( only guy running the place ) is willing to take constructive criticism but if you're not getting repeat customers, you know why! Two people, simple burgers, one fry and one drink and it was almost $40 (included tip) Good luck Wanted Grill, get help in the kitchen or move to a Food Truck and good luck with the business in these times, there is potential with that place!

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    I came in and had the greatest burger I've had in a long time, habit never disappoints and Eduardo…read morewas super kind and gave my daughter her first charburger!! Thank you for being awesome!!

    Out of all the Habbits I visit this is by far the best one! The employees are extremely nice and…read morethey take care of you! Every single time they deliver my tray to my table. It might be because I talk to them all and I visit so much they appreciate me which is why they stand out. The store is always clean and the condiments are always stocked! The front person works very well with the cooks and o have never had a wrong order or meal! I give them a lot of respect as they work very hard. I also see them treat every customer the same! Every customer get A+ service. There is one front person...a chubby girl, Hispanic who seems lazy, never turns on the drink machine and when I ask her if they have a certain thing she tells me she's tired or it's too early and she will get to it when she can. It's a bit off putting to be honest! She is the reason for the four stars instead of the five star review! Plus the $10 dollar deal is absolutely the best price in town. Times are tough these days and because of Ha bit and their $10 dollar deal it allows thousands of people to afford to eat! Plus it's a lot of food and taste great! Keep it up Habbit!

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    Wolf Creek Restaurant & Brewing Co. - Wolf Creek was recently voted "ultimate happy hour"  from our amazing SCV residents! We are so happy you all love it just like we do!

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    4.0(1.1k reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Takes reservations
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    It's been a long time since I actually ate inside the restaurant. We usually get dinner to go. This…read moretime I enjoyed lunch and ate inside the dining room. Our server was very helpful and welcoming. She gave us time to order and did not rush us. We ordered from the lunch specials menu. 1/2 caprese sandwich and green and gorgonzola salad and a cheese pizza with green & gorgonzola salad. The pizza crust was light and perfectly cooked. The lunch sizes are large with plenty to take home or share. I love the green and gorgonzola salad. Fresh greens, crumbled gorgonzola, candied walnuts, onions and tomatoes. The caprese sandwich was full of flavor and fresh. Wolfcreek has a nice lunch menu and well as a full menu with lots of food options. There is a reason this place has been here for over 25 years. Of course the cold brews and full bar is a definite draw.

    Had a wonderful time playing a Trivia night here on Monday night in the patio area. Sue was a blast…read moreof a host and she took account the names of the 2 birthday celebrants we were celebrating in our group. I thought that it was a great addition to our night, ontop of the food we got. Maria was our server and she checked in on us pretty frequently while we were there!!! Food ratings: Bread plate- Our appetizers. Pretty standard bread with a crust outside and soft inside. It was accompanied with olive dip. Jambalaya- This plate was pretty good but as time went on, the spice began to really build up for me. My spice tolerance is also pretty low. The flavors and the pasta noodles were good but yeah I did feel like there was a good amount of red peppers in my plate. Had some extras for leftovers. Tri-Tip Plate- You can choose what sauce you want with your meat (which can be cooked to your liking). We didn't like how the meat was literally doused in the sweet, tangy BBQ sauce. It was tender but yeah, the sauce felt like too much and it made the plate too sweet somehow. Sundried Tomato Pesto- The linguini noodles were delicious and creamy with the sauce. Good flavored pasta. Pine nuts included!!! Be aware for any allergies. Good portion size, took some home to-go. Spicy Thai pizza- Has peanut sauce and almonds on the dough. It was enjoyed by my friends and they found it pretty tasty. The beers on tap were pretty delicious, some of us ordered another. Hmm, I dont remember if there was still a happy hour going on even though it was Monday night since I didn't see any menu for it.

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