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    4.3 (95 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Martin Q.

    I love it when a place lets you order at the register and then they bring it out to you. We sat in the patio and it was the best choice tbh. To our surprise they brought out corn bread. It was solid cornbread with some butter the butter did not really have a taste so it would be great if they once day made it flavored. My partner had the blackened chicken sandwich and I had the grilled chicken sandwich. The fries are thin and have pizza like seasoning. They were pretty tasty but their ketchup is not chilled and that matters to me. My chicken sandwich was great if anything it may have been a tiny over cooked but honestly with everything in the plate it was great. The pickle chips were sooo pickle. They cut them in shears so if you like the taste of pickled you will love these. They literally were the perfect pair to our entrees. My parter also had the strawberry lemonade and if you are a fan of stuff stronger in strawberry taste please skip the lemonade. Overall we were so pleased with the food it got us excited to come back to try non chicken products.

    Piyathida R.

    I ordered the Chicken Caesar wrap and it tasted really good. I put ranch to made it extra creamy. My only small complaint is I wish there was a little more chicken, it felt slightly light compared to the amount of vegetables. The Crispy Shroom was also really good! Super crispy and nicely seasoned. Definitely something I would order again. The interior is very cute and cozy, and they also offer 2 hours of free parking, which is a huge plus. Overall, a solid spot for a quick bite and I'd come back to try more items.

    Cali, Tots, Crispy Shroom
    Hannah S.

    Yum!! Caesar salad is a treat!!! I would skip the chicken (since that's $4 extra and it didn't blow my mind) and order the salad with a single burger. Those two make a great meal. Tater tots are the perfect companion to your burger. I really liked them. My friend enjoyed the shroom burger a lot! She's vegetarian. Plenty of seating and they got our food out quickly at 6PM on a weekday.

    Aji Double ($13): Really good. Aji verde sauce was creamy and rich, pickled jalapenos had a nice bite, the burger had a perfect lacy edge.
    Kenneth V.

    I initially had Softies when they were a vendor at Smorgasburg and had been hooked ever since! So hearing they finally opened up shop at the USC village, I was excited to stop on by. When visiting, parking is 2 hours free at the USC village lot w/o validation (located underneath the village itself)! Food: I've had each of the burgers and each of them are still a standout and the prices are about average for a smashburger spot (between $9-13) in LA. Service: Service was quick but fairly hands-off. The space was empty when we arrived, our order took about 10 minutes. Overall, Softies has still got it. The burgers are awesome, the sides stand on their own, while the cookie and salad wrap felt a bit more understated. Here's what I ordered: Aji Double Burger ($13): Really really good. The aji verde sauce was creamy and rich, pickled jalapenos were sweet with a nice bite, and the burger itself had the perfect lacy edge that most smashburgers miss. Tots ($5): Crispy and light, seasoned with a Lawry's-esque seasoning salt. Yum. Chicken Caesar Wrap($14): Straightforward. Didn't quite stand out as much. Brown butter espresso chocolate chip cookie ($3.75): A bit burned, but still had a good salty-chocolate flavor. Grand total ~$40.12 (tax included)

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    Anhvy T.

    Solid place for burgers in the area! I ordered their single cali burger and tater tots. Took around 10 minutes to get my order. Burger was solid but was not any awe amazing (7/10) $13 , did like the onions in it though. Tots, $5, were crunchy but wished they gave me more than 3 packets of ketchup. I also ordered a brown butter espresso cookie that was decent but not crazy good. Glad I tried this place on my burger quest but don't think it was that special where I would go out of my way to eat it again!

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    Audrey F.

    Great spot for casual burgers with unique flavors. Price isn't too bad and they've got lots of seating both indoors and outdoors so you can bring your dog if you'd like. Service is helpful and fairly quick. Favorite thing I've had here so far is the aji burger -- super flavorful and a little spicy.

    Brian A.

    Yet another viral burger spot in USC Village that was worth the trip. Interior and ambiance is barebones and clean. Service is good. Lunch menu is simple, just two different kinds of special burgers, a vegetarian option, chopped cheese sandwich, fries and tater tots. I got the Cali burger, grilled onions, American cheese, a special garlicky sauce and a potato bun. It was fantastic. Crispy edges and great flavor. If I'd only gotten the burger I would've given it five stars, but I got the fries and they were terrible. They tasted cheap and frozen, made even worse when paired with the curly fries spice concoction they're tossed with. Go for the burger and skip the fries.

    Catelin D.

    Very fresh. Seems to be made on demand. This is nearly a cursed location in the village. I mean it has been 3 burger joints in 6 years BUT this one has by far, the very best service of them all. The Texan on the register made the jalapeño burger recommendation. True smash burger with crispy edges. Tasty. I was looking for more citrus punchy flavor or a bright/freshness to it but very clean vibe, nice restrooms and convenient. Excellent prices.

    Cali burger on lettuce
    Stephanie H.

    I was in the USC village getting my nails done and wanted to grab food before going to Trader Joe's. I am trying to cut calories where I can, so I ordered the Cali burger on lettuce. Even without the bun it was delicious, so I know with the bun it is fire! Customer service was great!

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    Huiya L.

    i now understand the appeal of softies' aji single smash burger ($9), their most popular item on the menu besides the aji DOUBLE smash burger of course. potato bun = soft & warm patty = crispy & juicy but not overly oily aji verde sauce = sweet & savory with tiniest bit of kick i stopped by before 3 pm on a weekday, so i did not need to wait in line. service was quick with no frills. occupancy inside is capped at 88, but there is additional seating outdoors and throughout the plaza.

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    Melanie B.

    As someone who can be picky with her fries, I really enjoyed these loaded fries! The seasoning was on point, and the aji definitely added a nice touch. They were a bit spicy for me, but still super flavorful. I could definitely see myself ordering them again!

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    Rachel L.

    Had the aji burger, it's not bad for a lunch in USC. The place just opened up, it's clean and bright. Fries are nicely seasoned.

    Cali & Fries
    Jung Hee H.

    If you like smash-style burgers, you'll love this spot. The meat has that amazing 'burnt' crust on the outside while staying flavorful. It's not overly greasy; just that perfect, classic burger taste. That crispy texture is everything!

    Loaded tots and Cali smashburger

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    1.3 miPico-Union

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