1st timers today, and will def not be our last visit. Shout-out to the Yelp reviews lead us to this Amazing Smash burger joint. Our order: -Onion rings (the right batter to sliced onion ratio & delicious seasoning); -the french fries- crispy and the right amount of salt seasoning *dipped into their Jalapeno ranch, and you will be left smiling!* -the Works: What a burger! I love Portabello mushrooms, caramelized onions, and Persian cucumbers, so when I read that on the menu, I knew I had to order this, and I am not disappointed! This hit the spot. The smash patty topped with my favorites made for a perfect burger filling party. -the Don Chendo burger- the salsa Don Chendo on a jalapeño-Cheddar bun - culinary innovation at its finest! For non-spicy eaters like myself, you can eat this. This is definitely tolerable spice with a delicious flavor that overrules any "heat". The buttery, softness of the bun with the cheddar and jalapenos melted into it compliment the flavors of the patty, red onions and Chendo sauce. Having a burger is a rare craving for us, and thankfully our taste buds led us here this time that we did, because we were left, not only satisfied, but can safely say that this is one of the fewest Exceptional burgers we have tried thus far. Burgers are huge too! You def get more bang for your buck here. Staff was very welcoming, friendly and attentive toward us. We truly appreciated the warm greeting and them making sure we felt comfortable with their product deliveries coming in/out of the restaurant while we ate. Not too big & not too small of a place. Ample seating booths make for a comfy social occasion. We highly recommend to All! & will return again! read more

Sideburns - From closest to camera view to farthest: The Works with french fries & the Don Chendo with onion rings - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

Sideburns is a true hidden gem in Long Beach; conveniently located right next to The Stache Bar. I originally came for the Vegan Breakfast Burrito; and it absolutely delivered. Refried beans; crispy tots; vegan cheese; avocado; mushrooms -- hearty; filling; and layered properly. But what really makes this burrito stand out are the house-made sauces. The salsa has the perfect heat; and their vegan dipping sauce elevates the entire experience. You can taste the intention. Now let's talk about the burger. The vegan burger is not an afterthought here. It's juicy; well-seasoned; and balanced. The texture is on point; the toppings are fresh; and it holds its structure without falling apart. You can tell they care about execution. Between the house-made sauces; the fusion flavor profile; and the consistency across both items; Sideburns earns its spot. If you're in Long Beach and want vegan comfort food done right; this is absolutely worth pulling up to. read more

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The reviews led me here so I have to write one because they just didn't seem accurate. The food was not good. Bland and weird tasting. Location was sketchy, which I'm willing to overlook if the food was decent but it wasn't. I got the Mushroom Swiss. Mushrooms were ok but everything else, the meat, bread, and weird sauce was lacking good flavor. My friends didn't care for their food either. Inside the restaurant was dirty. Table was wet and not clean. I honestly thought I was on kitchen nightmares, and the seating area made me fear the cleanliness of the back. But I stayed because of the positive reviews... which were wrong. They are connected to a bar so the music coming over was good, so there's a positive. And the people that work there seem super nice which makes me not want to leave a bad review... but I don't think people should waste their money.. ** I'll change to a 2 for responding and for being correct that I could have asked them to remake it... I feel for you being a small business but it was not clean and I didn't really trust the remake. read more

Sideburns - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

Our go to spot for great burgers! Vegan burger is so good. When we think burgers, we come here. Think the Win-dow but with more options. Love that they have tons of vegan options. Also have hot dogs, fries and tots. Ambiance: decor is cool. It's next to the Stache bar, so you can order here and have a drink there. Service: great Parking: street, it's busy read more

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Solid burgers!! This place is so cute and hidden on the corner. We got two burgers, onion rings, and fries. Burgers were delicious. The onion rings were really really good and crispy. The fries were also really good. Loved our meal and would definitely be back!! read more

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Shoutout to sideburns for coming in clutch during the superbowl! I ordered both vegan and regular sliders, along with wings, onion rings, and tots, and they were a huge hit! The order was hot and ready within 40 minutes (and this was a large order) they called me as soon as it was ready so the order wasn't sitting out cold. The woman who took my order was so nice. I picked up the food so I didn't actually eat in, but it's a casual restaurant. Laid back vibes. Definitely a really solid choice when you have vegans and non-vegans! read more

Stopped at this little spot right connected to a bar and was real excited. Got me a burger and some tater tots. The burger had like 6,000,000 ingredients which I don't mind but it was just falling all over the place. The ingredients were generic, all tasted like store bought ones. The patty wasn't quality either. The tater tots were decent, a little too crunchy but nothing to ride home about. Burger 6.9 Tots: 6.8 read more

Sideburns - Backyard BBQ Burger - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

Loved the food here - 5 stars but if we are honest, the ambience is 2 stars. But with that said, you don't go to places like this for ambience, you go for good tasting, fill your belly food! Food was clearly made with pride and presented well. Service was top-notch and individuals working were very kind. Fries were better than tots so opt for fries! read more

Sideburns - Chili Cheese Dog and The Works burger. - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came here to try their burgers and tots with my friend. We got take out and I was so disappointed to get home and saw that they messed up on my order! We had asked for tater tots and they gave us fries... as for the burger, we got the Works which came with beer battered portobello mushrooms. However, there were only probably 2 pieces in our burger :( I really wanted to like this place. Maybe it was a busy Friday night. Not sure. read more

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It's an okay spot for food. The burgers are your best option, it's literally bar food plated up in a small hole in the wall. The wings aren't that good, the onions rings and tater tots are ok. It's aiiiight lol read more

I'm a regular for their vegan menu, I love the mushrooms as fish & chips it's my favorite go to lunch. I vegan grilled cheese, vegan Chicago dog, basically anything on the vegan menu is delicious. You're able to eat lunch with friends who are carnivores and still eat hearty vegan food. Thomas and the crew always makes my visit a great experience. A must try ‼ read more

Sideburns - The vegan meat & potato burger - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

I visited this restaurant since my friend and I were looking for a cheap dinner option with good vegan options in the Long Beach area. I ordered the poutine burger with a 1/2 order of onion rings and it was good. The burger was juicy, flavorful, and charred which I liked. However, the sandwich was a bit too carby with the bready buns and the fries. The fries were also not crispy. The onion rings were solid. They were golden and crispy and paired well with the fresh side ranch sauce. However, this whole meal was oily, greasy, and fatty. There was a pool of liquids at the bottom of my basket which I wasn't a big fan of. However, the big portion sizes were good relative to price. I left not feeling the greatest and wanting a salad. If you're into food like this, it's a solid option though. Driving and parking in the area was a bit sketchy. It is also only street parking I believe. Walking-in the restaurant, the interior wasn't the nicest. It didn't seem very well maintained and there was thick smoke that filled the air and the surfaces were sticky from the menus to the tables. The service was really good though. The servers seemed super nice and gave us recommendations upon request. Overall, a decent experience here. I'd say the biggest thing going for it is having solid vegan options, but I would recommend improving food quality and restaurant cleanliness. read more

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Pretty empty on a Sunday but it was a bit of a wait to order as well as get our food. We were starving, so I'm happy they gave us the onion rings first. Parking is street parking so should arrive early to look for a spot. Our order: Onion rings - soo very crispy and the ranch is so good. A bit on the oily side though. My favorite of all that we ordered Chili cheese fries - good but just needs meat. Was all beans Hotdog - very beautifully dressed and also delicious. Just wish it was bigger! Italian stallion burger - love the pesto sauce. Not too heavy Hill Burger - lots of meat. Basically all meat. I didn't love it but my bf did Restroom is available in their bar side which is accessible next door. The read more

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Located at Long Beach where parking could be a bit tougher to find. We were able to find parking on the streets about a block away. I'm a bit generous with the rating, since the burger was decent but it's not a place I would go often. It's kind of a place where people who love those comfort heavy, greasy, cheesy, indulgent food spots. I can see the appeal, but it's not for me. The burgers are very filling and had a good amount of flavor, though I do wish the patties were juicier or crispier- but it's a smash burgers so I shouldn't expect the same quality as how I grill for myself at home with my personal preference. The place was a bit hot, and it didn't feel like the A/C was really on. The restroom is through a connected bar next door. It's a small spot with only 2-3 people working, so service was on the slower side but the lady helping us was very friendly. The Works- I enjoyed this the most from being the most simple with the added crispy beer-battered portobello mushroom. I love burgers with lettuce and tomatoes with onions. However, American cheese wasn't melted and the whole thing was messy to eat. Hulk Smash- huge burger with 3 patties, with bacon- good if you are hungry and want protein Italian Stallion- A lot of pesto flavoring, reminds me more of an Italian sandwich that's overly herby for a burger. Smash Cristo- completely battered and deep fried, with honey and powdered sugar. I didn't try it myself since it looked extremely heavy and oily, which just isn't for me since I'm prioritizing health. But if you're into fried foods and cheesiness, it could be right up your alley. Chili Cheese Fries- taste decent with crispy fries Onion Rings- beer battered and crispy. extremely oily but it's yummy! the sauce included with it was so good! Chicago Dog- small sausage with a lot of toppings (relish, tomato, onions, pickle, mustard). Was standard and OK. They also have many vegan options and a selection of beers/soda in the fridge to grab yourself. read more

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Vegan review First of all affordable, flavorful vegan food is amazing. Would recommend the chili cheese fries and burger It was amazing that was connected to a karaoke bar so we had a great time. We went next door and enjoyed karaoke. They will bring the food to you in the bar and you can have a really wonderful night. The stuff was attentive and kind. I will return read more

Sideburns - Seat at the bar with my snack - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

So I was really in the mood for a smashed burger and wanted to try something new. So thanks to other Yelp reviews, i drove down to Long Beach and tried Sideburns out! Parking can be stressful depending on what day/time. I was able to find parking on Zona Court, but kept watching my car. They are a block off Alamitos on 4th. Not the greatest block, but it was an awesome burger! The bun was soft, I did a regular Smashed Cheese Burger with the caramelized onions and their sauce. Bro behind the counter asked if I wanted lettuce and tomatoes - but wanted mine plain. Juicy burger, crispy edges, but it wasn't smashed as much as I would have liked. My patty was cooked medium to med rare (perfect) and seasoned well. Bread to patty ratio was good. I also ordered the onion rings. Nice thick and thin slices of onion dipped in an IPA batter that wasn't heavy and held onto the onion well. This was crispy, light and just a hint of heat (imho) in the batter - perfect. Next time I'm ordering a full order of onion rings! They had a selection of beers and sodas in the fridge - but if you want more, go next door to the bar and you can order food! The inside was a bit dark, it was at sunset so they may not turned on the lights yet. I'm a bigger dude and they only have booth seating here that was a bit snug. Stop by here for lunch or late night as they close pretty late.plenty of other items I need to try next. OH, and they have Vegan options too!! read more

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Driving by you wouldn't look twice. But today I found them on yelp and I was blown away by the food! The backyard bbq burger was my favorite burger in a long time. I highly recommend the food and the employees there were amazing. 10/10 will be back! read more

Sideburns - Backyard BBQ Burger (no lettuce or tomato or mayo) - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

Tried this burger cause it looked super unique and it was definitely good. The crispy cheese and jalapeños were really nice, but there was a little too much cilantro for my taste and it kind of overpowered the other flavors.That said, it was still a solid burger. The guys working there were really chill and the vibe felt like a great casual hangout spot. read more

Sideburns - Burger Don Chendo Burger - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

I found out about this place a little over a year ago. Was craving a burger and fries for lunch once and decided to check out a local spot. What really impressed me about this place last year was that one late night while I was hanging out with a friend, we were both hungry, and most places were already closed or close to closing. We also needed to pick a spot that offered vegan options for my friend and this place fit the bill (is that how the saying goes?). Anywho, I remember I ordered fries and my friend got the tots, and I kept grabbing his tots. So this last time around I went to pick up food for my daughter and myself. I ordered the Italian Stallion for myself and a kids cheeseburger with tots for both of us. The tots are so well-seasoned that I didn't even bother to dip them in ketchup. My daughter is not really a picky eater, but for some reason only ate less than half of her burger. I did not find anything wrong with it and ate it myself the next day without any issue. Will definitely come back again to try more of their burgers. But yea, definitely a great place to grab a burger and tots made to order, quick service and delicious. read more

The food is always quality for the price and every time I call with a wild customization, they accommodate best as they can with their lineup of ingredients. They're always willing to help me out with a crazy craving, never make me feel bad about it. While the space is not in the best part of town, it's got a super chill vibe and provides food to the bar next door which for a dive has an amazing drink lineup - cocktails and brews. Just sending out a thank you for the extra help always and thanks for being a good local spot. read more

Sideburns has some great burger toppings. I stopped in for lunch and had a hard time deciding which one to try. I asked for a suggestion and the person taking my order recommended the poutine burger so that's what I had. This was a tasty burger! I will be back to try the other burgers. read more

Sideburns - Poutine burger - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

Tasty burgers but the area is sketch. Enjoyed the burgers here! The portions are generous and will definitely leave you feeling satisfied. I wish the patties were a touch more juicy but overall the burger tasted great. Onion rings were super crispy too! I'd recommend ordering to go as the area is not so great. There were several individuals surveying our car leaving us feeling stressed so we ended up ordering to go. read more

Sideburns - Hulk Hulk Smash Burger with Onion Rings - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

I ordered The Works with onion rings and my girl ordered the Mushroom Swiss burger with tots at 10:30pm. Absolutely mind blowing!! This place will forever be in my heart now, both because of the service and the food. The owner, Brett, is a good guy. He came up and checked up on us a couple times to make sure we're okay. They also own the bar next door which is cool. The kitchen closes at 12am but the bar stays open. And definitely ask for the bottle opener! Trust me!! read more

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Tried this place out for the first time and I'm so glad I did! The smash burger was absolutely amazing--perfectly crispy edges, juicy in the middle, and packed with flavor. The fries were just as good, hot and crispy with just the right amount of seasoning. It's a cute little hole-in-the-wall spot. Definitely one of those hidden gems you're happy to stumble on. I'll be coming back for sure! read more

Interesting burger spot with vegan options. Lots of flavor and a good change up from the smash craze. Ordered: Onion rings/tater tots: delicious, kind of light/crunchy and sauces were really good Wings: overcooked but seasoned well, wouldn't order again Burger: felt conflicted, good at first but it was wet/kind of a lot. Lots of flavor but didn't hold together well. deep fried topping was soggy, and was pretty disappointed. read more

Sideburns - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

I didn't even go inside -- I ordered through Uber Eats -- and THIS was still one of the best late-night meals I've had in a long time. I was starving, tired, and needed something that actually hit the spot... and Sideburns delivered for real. The burger was juicy and flavorful, the fries were crispy and perfectly seasoned, and everything tasted fresh like it just came out the kitchen. For it to travel AND still taste this good?? That's impressive. It was giving comfort food, late-night lifesaver, stress-relief-on-a-plate. I was in my kitchen having a whole moment because it was THAT good. If you need something satisfying without leaving the house, this is it. Highly recommend. read more

Amazing food! Lunch! Everything is well prepared. Not basic restaurant style but with good seasoning. The hamburgers/sandwiches and fries are filling... good, hearty portions. Parking is a challenge so we have food delivered most times. read more

I'm staying at a hotel near by and this was my experience: I called at 10:27pm for a pick up order, I arrived at 10:35pm, was greeted by name (upon providing my order). I got my burger (bacon bleu) at 10:40pm then arrived back at my hotel at 10:48pm. As of the beginning of this review, it was 10:57pm. I smashed my burger - it was an absolute *banger*. All I can say is that I don't leave a lot of reviews and I felt compelled to do so here because of the service, the speed and most of all the flavor of the food. 100000% would make the drive for this joint. The guy who took my order, wish I would've gotten his name (curly hair) was a champion. read more

Great burgers from a rundown looking hole in the wall spot in Long Beach. Don't sleep on this place. We've tried a few different burgers and always enjoyed it. We also always order the cheese curds because they are just so addictive! The only item I don't care for is the Smash Cristo - a burger/Monte Cristo sandwich hybrid. read more

Visited Sideburns with my vegan husband and son (a carnivore). We appreciated the ability to order Vegan and non-Vegan in one place so my son wouldn't complain the whole time about how he doesn't like vegan food. I ordered the Vegan Chicago dog. It was decent. I liked it, but there was an aftertaste that just seemed weird to me. My husband ordered the Vegan mushroom and Swiss and said, "Oh, wow" after his first bite, so I'm sure he liked it. We shared an order of Vegan chili cheese fries. They were amazing. The fries were covered in quite possibly the best Vegan chili I've ever had. The carnivore ordered a smash burger and tots. He like the burger. I stole a tot and they were crispy and yummy. The cook and cashier were friendly. There's an attached bar for drinks, but we didn't order any. I could see it being busy after a night of drinking. The only drawback is it's in a sketchy part of Long Beach and parking is a bit hard to find. We took comfort in the fact that we could watch our car from our table. read more

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Great late night food in long beach. They had a vegan section and it was soooo good! We had the smash burger I think and one with mushrooms, we had chili cheese fries and tater tots everything was so good. Friendly staff,great music playing, cool graphics on the wall. Small but clean place. Parking isnt the greatest but not impossible either read more

We were going to another local favorite but it was closed to our friend suggested coming here for a great Smashburger, he was absolutely right. My son and I shared the Swiss/Mushroom and the Italian Stallion. Both were good but definitely the Swiss mushroom was much better. My son got the onion rings and I ordered the tots but got fries. Bummer but still good overall. Burgers are so good and it hit the spot. We were allowed to go next door with our burgers and beers to enjoy. This place has some small plastic tables and seats but being allowed to go next door and eat there made it a little more comfortable. The girl that took our order was tending the bar too. She was very nice and the service was good. read more

Sideburns - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

$11 for the smallest burger ever. Ridiculous. Doesn't even taste good enough to cost that much either. Save your money, go to in n out instead. read more

I came here on my lunch break, and the food and service were amazing. I called for a pickup and ordered a grilled chicken sandwich. The girl who took my order was so thoughtful and considerate of my time; she called me back to let me know that the sandwich I ordered would take longer than expected and asked if I wanted to try something else. That alone makes me give them 4 stars--she did not have to go out of her way to call me back after I ordered my food. Dope! It sucks that I didn't get her name for a shoutout. Btw: I order a grilled chicken sandwich and swapped for fried chicken sandwich. read more

Sideburns in Long Beach is a hidden gem. The batter is perfectly crisp and flavorful, and the customer service makes you feel genuinely welcomed. Any burger you order is top tier. Out of the 4 times ive been here. I've never had a bad experience. Everything comes together for a 10/10 experience. Theres a bar next door that u can hit up before, after, or during. But Sideburns is the spot u come for. 1000/10. If u dont agree, then u are the problem. read more

Sideburns - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food was amazing, service was fast and friendly! Loved the place! Would eat there again. The tater tots were amazing as well

Sideburns is serving up all of the burger and sides combos you could dream of. You can dine in or order from the Stache bar next door. Some fried pickles dipped in their jalapeño ranch just hit the spot. I like their Smash Stache Cheeseburger, Mushroom Swiss Burger and Meat n' Potatoes burger. The combos are inventive and packed with flavor. They also serve hot dogs, grilled cheese, chicken sandwiches and a couple of salads. Plenty of breakfast and vegan options round out the menu! It's the perfect spot for a quick, casual meal and even better if you have it with a beer in the bar. read more

I'm a big fan of western style burgers, and they nailed it the tots were nice and crispy just the way they should be. Staff was super friendly and I will be going back to try other things on the menu. read more

Sideburns - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

Always happy to find a place where vegans and omnivores can unite and if you're looking for a burger spot, this is it. Full vegan menu! I was in town visiting and I still think of the burger I had here. And it's hard to find fried pickles let alone, vegan ones! I was happy! You can order / sit in restaurant or attached bar. Good service. Good food. Good spot. read more

We will be back, one of the best burgers I've had. Everything on it was spot on, great bun, delicious sauces. My son got a beef sandwich that was so flavorful, tender and not dry at all. Hands down though the vegan chili cheeses fries were the thing I know I'll be craving soon. read more