We showed up right before closing, fully ready to turn around and come back another day, but they were incredibly gracious and insisted it was no problem to still take our order, even though they were already in cleanup mode. The owner and host were genuinely kind, patient, and super helpful. They walked us through the menu, shared the story behind the restaurant, and pointed out new and interesting items. The food: amazing. We ordered the cheeseburger, the wild burger, and truffle fries. The cheeseburger and fries were absolute hits. My friend got the wild burger and he really liked it. Wasn't my favorite, but that's purely on me; I'm just not into sweetness on burgers. Totally a personal taste thing, not a knock on the quality. Overall, top stars and an easy recommendation. We'll definitely be back, and I'll work my way through the entire menu. read more

Stopped by Station 43 for a creators event and ended up trying a few items and honestly, they've got some solid options on the menu. The pastrami was amazing, easily a standout. The owners are super nice and welcoming, which always leaves a good impression. On my second visit (just a regular day), the experience was a little different. The staff didn't seem very attentive to me or my guest. Nothing rude.. just not very engaged. That said, the restaurant does some really cool things. One feature I liked a lot was the spin board that displays your name when your order is ready.. small touch, but creative and fun. Because of the quality of the food and the overall vibe, I'm leaving four stars instead of something lower. The service didn't quite take it over the top, but there also wasn't anything bad enough to knock it down further. With more consistent attentiveness from staff, this spot could easily be a standout. read more

Station 43 - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Station 43 is a sleek, spare new pastrami and burger place on Melrose, just East of the Groundlings complex. It's clean and helmed by a small but very friendly staff of people eager to please. The painted brick walls and wood tables & chairs say it wants to be something more and better than a "fast food spot," but its menu is too small to fall into the Mendocino Farms category of "fast casual," so let's just coin a new phrase: First Rate Fast! There are really only 2 things on the menu: a burger (prepared 4 ways) and Pastrami (prepared 3 ways), plus fries and drinks. On this first visit I opted for the "Strong," which their version of a Pastrami Reuben. It's an impressive sandwich, built with very high-quality components. The pastrami is long brined and long smoked and cut thick. It's well-marbled and very rich, with an intense flavor of both the brine and the smoke. It's most easily described as Aaron Franklin's best Texas brisket being sent for a Bar Mitzvah. It's very, very good. The rest of the sandwich holds its own, too. The rye bread is top flight and very flavorful, grilled perfectly to have that buttery crunch without being too greasy. Melted Swiss adds even more richness, while spicy mustard and slightly bitter sauerkraut bite back against the fat. The addition of a fairly mayo-forward Russian Dressing was a bit too much for me. Yes, it's the traditional Reuben condiment, but here the pastrami is so rich that the dressing (to me) gilds the lily, and a second layer of mustard (to me) would help to balance the sandwich a bit more. I ordered the combo, which means fries and a drink. The fries are pretty basic, but are very properly cooked to a nice crispness and carry the right dusting of salt. Sodas are canned, but they do have glasses and ice, so no harm there. Probably the funniest thing: each table has a light as you might have in a fine dining establishment. They're not necessary because this is a very bright restaurant -- but they are ring lights, and they help ensure that every social media photo has just the right glow. That's kind of genius. This is good food, and I will surely try a burger next time. But don't wait for my next review, head out soon and give them a try. read more

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Now that's a juicy burger... Tried Station 43 on Melrose today, and I liked it. Specifically, I had the Wild Burger, which the menu describes as being, "6 oz of a juicy, house-ground Angus beef patty, nestled in a soft potato brioche bun. Topped with rich American cheddar cheese, crisp iceberg lettuce, and a savory bacon bourbon onion jam, all drizzled with smoky BBQ sauce." It was very flavorful, meaty, and, as I said, juicy. So much so that I wish I had a baby wipe with me. I also got the fries, which were skinny fries, and crispy, though they were still potato-y. The only bummer is that because they put the burger on the same plate as the fries, some of the fries got soggy from all the burger juice. Though it wasn't a huge bummer because they give you a good pile of fries, so losing a few isn't the worst thing. As for the place itself, it's clean, isn't cramped, and has a good number of tables. The staff were also friendly and very helpful. Also, because it's right in the middle of Melrose, it wasn't hard to find a parking spot on a side street, though it helped that I went on a Wednesday, when parking isn't restricted. read more

Just ok sandwich. Many other sandwich shops on the west side that do a better pastrami. read more

Station 43 - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Thick cut pastrami sandwiches and you can watch them make it. I liked the flavor and it was a sizeable sandwich. Cool modern interior too. read more

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Yes, and yes, this place was great and I'm sad because I actually took a picture of the food and was so hungry that I didn't check and it was blurry however, look at all the rest of the pictures let's get back to the food pastrami amazing little thick didn't care. It was absolute perfection highly recommend. I'm not even a big pastrami person, but it looked really good. Burgers are great. We had a couple different things. I did like the bright burger. It was super delicious. This is a little gem on Melrose if you're looking for something fascinating easy and delicious read more

Grabbed takeout from Station 43 and was seriously impressed. I got the Strong Sandwich and Pastrami Fries, and both were absolute flavor bombs. The Strong Sandwich was perfectly packed for takeout and still hot when I got home. The flavors were bold, the heat was just right, and the meat was super tender -- definitely one of the best sandwiches I've had in a while. The Pastrami Fries? Unreal. Crispy fries loaded with juicy, well-seasoned pastrami -- pure comfort food and totally worth every bite. Even as takeout, everything held up perfectly. Quick service, friendly staff, and food that travels well. Can't wait to come back and try more. Station 43 is a hidden gem read more

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Got the Strong sandwich which includes cheese, sauerkraut, and crunchy pickles on rye bread. It wasn't bad, but it seemed like there was more sauerkraut than meat. Would I go back, not really sure. read more

The smash burger I ordered was great. It was a double smash burger with fries. The restaurant was super clean and the staff was friendly and welcoming. I will for sure be back! read more

Station 43 - Double Smashburger - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First the good: clean, sleek place and good service. Surprised there weren't a lot more people inside until I ate the food. It gives me no pleasure to say this, especially since it was far from cheap, but the burger was absolutely TERRIBLE. Zero flavor. Zero seasoning. It was like they took the meat straight from the package and threw it on the grill. The bun was day old, which was inexcusable. And the fries had zero seasoning as well. I must've gone on a day when they ran out of salt. Incredibly disappointing. Honestly, I can't imagine ever eating here again even if they paid me. read more

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Best pastrami I've ever had!!!! Check this place out!! We were the only ones inside, which surprises me, service was kind and quick, very clean as well! read more

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Stopped by on a Saturday for lunch and we found some easy street parking. We shared the Strong Combo... the sandwich was really good and the shoestring fries were great. They smoke the pastrami in house which makes it unique from most pastrami restaurants in LA.The serving size was prefect for two to split the combo and still feel full. The music (edm) on in the background was great and didn't distract us. Plenty of seating and very clean. We will be back. read more

Station 43 - Pastrami on wheat bread with plain fries. "Strong combo" - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Very good burger and service. Nice new place. Small menu but what they do have is delicious read more

Station 43 - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow! The STRONG sandwich is one of the best if not thee best in LA! Rick Lox needs to come review this spot. Good music and staff. Only suggestions I would make is to add napkin holders at the tables and public WiFi. Besides that, this spot is 10/10! read more

Station 43 - The STRONG sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was fantastic. The Pastrami was glorious. The burgers with everything on them were fantastic as well. (I like a bit of pink in my burgers but the additional meats and sauces made up for this lack of pink and then some) However the schedule delivery (asked for 5:20-5:40 window) was 25 min late (past the 5:40) GrubHub support was basically useless because they said I ordered through Yelp and not through GrubHub even though GH handled the delivery. I would order from there again for sure. I will never order delivery through Yelp again... I look forward to a dine in exp or order delivery direct from S43 website read more

Ordered the jammer combo at the counter. Lol no one else is in here . It's 430 on a Monday. "A juicy, house-ground Angus beef patty, nestled in a soft brioche bun. Topped with rich American cheddar cheese, crisp iceberg lettuce, and a savory bacon bourbon onion jam, all drizzled with smoky BBQ sauce. A bold and flavorful burger that's sure to satisfy!" Including a menu picture of the burger and actual. Tried to order the burger mid rare- but they didn't want to do that. I can see why- it's thin. For sure it's juicy. Not enough lettuce. No seasoning in the meat that I can detect . The music ... is some sort of edm. Not my favorite . Oh well. Cultural expansion. Burger came out with fries. Seasoning on the fries not my favorite . Paprika - and a ton of it. Also apparently truffle oil and Parmesan (undetectable) Not described on the menu. Kinda not my thing. Would have removed the seasoning had I known. Bun was fine, a bit on the dry side- not "soft". Bacon jam was as advertised. I liked it. Bbq sauce was more sweet than Smokey. I really don't think there is anything going on that is exciting with the burgers . Maybe the sandwiches are good. Fries are a skip even without the nutty seasoning. Shoestring , cold in 2 mins. Not worth it. read more

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Just had a Company Lunch where Station 43 did the catering. HOOOLY WOOW! That pastrami sandwich is DIFFERENT! It's a steak-style cut, which I have not seen anywhere else. Hard for me to think back on a better pastrami sandwich. Truffle fries are also a must-have. I can only imagine how the food would be straight out of the kitchen. Definitely going to go out of my way to pay this restaurant a visit. 10/10! read more

Station 43 - Strong Sandwich and Truffle Fries - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is the only place that I know where they methodically take out the gristles and cartilage but leave a healthy dose of fat before grounding it. I usually don't eat ground beef for this reason; I don't know what's in it and I don't trust they will be methodological about making sure it's clean. If you're like this too; you know what's up. Second, the pastrami: it's top notch buttery tender good // smoked in-house because anywhere else wouldn't satisfy. It's just damn good. I'm writing this passionately because I know how passionate the owner is about the quality of the food and especially the meat. I had a nice convo with him about it and his passion is contagious // pew pew Anyway, hope you guys enjoy it, this is a special place with beautiful people. read more

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Inside of the restaurant is cool as it has this cool hip yet dark vibe. Metered street parking. Parking and portions are as expected. Service when inside was fast but I didn't like that I couldn't call in my order and had no choice but to use an app. Pastrami is good but was a bit dry. I was more hopeful. Give it a try but not my go to in LA. 3.5 stars that I will round up. read more

The pastrami was non pareil!! Juicy and flavorful as h*ll. The rye bread has a nice strong, rye flavor (as it should.) They're a great addition to your lunch options. Get out and support these guys...they seem to be doing something right here.... The place is nicely put together and very clean. (One star off for the 128bpm dance beat that never stops.) It's not overpowering but aaaarrrrggghhh!! Oh well...one man's opinion.........I'll still be back!! read more

First time eating here, and I have to say the smoked pastrami was delicious, though pretty fatty. The flavor was unique, mildly smoky and moist. I do wish there was more of it. I had their take on the "Reuben sandwich", and if I were to go back, I'd get a more purist version probably just with the meat; it seemed there was more sauerkraut, etc. than meat. . All the other stuff covered up the flavor too much, for me. Their sweet potato fries were great. read more

I was craving a good Pastrami sandwich. I got a letter in the mail to check out this new place that opened up and I am coming back. This was by far the best sandwich with thickkkk cuts of meat. The staff was friendly and easy to order. The open air concept kitchen with seating has a whole vibe to it. I can see it being a good late night spot if it opened later. Super flavorful and would 100% come back. read more

Station 43 - Pastrami Meal - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was hoping the pastrami sandwich was going to be similar to the pictures. You know how that goes. Well, surprise, the actual sandwich did not disappoint. The rye bread was fresh, and the hand sliced pastrami was a 10! The very minor quibble, no Gulden's mustard. It seemed wrong putting French's mustard on a perfect pastrami sandwich. The people I dealt with were all very nice, and eager to please. I'm looking forward to my next visit, to have a burger. And it looks like it won't be a "smash" burger. Which I think have really had their 15 minutes of fame. read more

Great pastrami sandwich and great service! If you're in the area, I definitely recommend giving this place a shot! read more

Station 43 - STRONG sandwich combo - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got the double smash cheese burger with fries, the food was on point, and the staff was very friendly, highly recommended!

Great pizza sandwiches, fresh ingredients, and super friendly staff. The sandough was perfect and very delicious. Definitely coming back! read more

Station 43 - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Pastrami is excellent, and they stacked it pretty high on the sandwhich. Guy working was nice and food came fast read more

Station 43 - Strong - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Strong pastrami sandwich was amazing! Great cut of meat cooked to perfection. Delicious sauerkraut and horseradish complimented the meat so well. What an amazing sando! The Wild Burger was juicy and crispy on the edges. The saltiness of the bacon and tart cherry sauce were shockingly and perfectly matched. The epitome of burger! The beat I've ever had. Honestly the real deal. Friendly, prompt and courteous service. New clean spacious place. read more

Station 43 - Wild Burger, Strong Pastrami and Truffle fries with Mexican coke - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The worst pastrami sandwich I've ever eaten, and it's not even close! The ordering process was smooth enough and I was hopeful from the mostly good reviews on yelp, but what I got was the driest chunks of pastrami I've ever eaten. I had to choke down the first two bites. I grabbed a slice from the middle in hopes that it wasn't all like that, but sadly it was. I ordered the sandwich sans dressing, so maybe this place is counting on that to make people overlook how awful and dry their meat is? Their fries are mediocre and underseasoned as well. Nothing but disappointment is to be found here. read more

Saw this place on IG and we tried this for lunch today. Blown away by the pastrami sandwich. So good! The pastrami had just the right spice level for me. Fries nice too. Can't wait to hit it again! read more

I ordered the Regular Strong Sandwich, and wow what a powerhouse of flavor. This isn't your average deli sandwich. It features perfectly sliced pastrami made from marbled Aberdeen Angus beef, aged and prepared over a meticulous 16 day process that includes marinating, smoking, and slow cooking. The result? Tender, flavorful meat that melts in your mouth. The sandwich is layered on fresh, hearty rye bread and stacked with generous portions of pastrami, smooth Dutch cheese, zesty mustard, tangy sauerkraut, crisp pickles, and a creamy Russian dressing that ties it all together. Every bite felt thoughtfully crafted, with a perfect balance of textures and flavors rich, savory, slightly tangy, and just the right touch of sweetness from the dressing. What really stood out beyond the food was the amazing customer service. The staff was genuinely friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. They took the time to explain the sandwich's ingredients and preparation, and the care they put into their work was obvious. Definitely recommend. read more

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So the company I work for had a luncheon today for all of the staff. The mentioned Station 43 last week, and we were all jealous of all the wonderful things we heard about these pastrami sandwiches. Since we were all interested in trying this, they told us all that they will buy us all lunch the week after. Oh man were they telling the truth!! The pastrami was AMAZING! I had the Strong and with the kraut and the amazing bread, I was overly satisfied! The truffle fries are how I prefer my fries personally. Shoestrings style with the amazing truffle flavor. Definitely recommend all that are looking for a high quality pastrami sandwich. Can't wait to take my wife and kids to try it out! read more

OMG! Hands down the best burger I have had! Super light, super fresh, suuuuper tasty. read more

Station 43 - Dream burger!!! - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

When asked, "Where can we go for a great burger?" Now you have an answer, " STATION 43!" This new restaurant on Melrose specializes in two things Angus meat for 4 different Hamburgers (1 changes monthly) and pastrami for 3 different Pastrami Sandwiches (aged and smoked to perfection) !! That space has a fresh, fun, casual, atmosphere. The staff is friendly and sincerely appreciate your business. It shows that they are proud of their new venture as well as they should be, because it was great! Hamburgers came at the temperature you ordered with chargrilled juicy taste of an outdoor barbecue. The pastrami was terrific! Cut thicker than a deli does but not stringy or dry at all! If you're going to be eating out with vegans or vegetarians this restaurant isn't the place to go. But if entertaining non-vegetarians or vegans at your home think about a carry out, they will appreciate it and you will look like a star! read more

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Stopped by yesterday for a friend's birthday because another friend wouldn't stop raving about their pastrami. But then I saw the burgers, those glorious, fresh, never-frozen patties on the posters--and I knew I had to switch teams. I went with the Dream Burger, and let me tell you, it was absolutely freaking delicious. Honestly, it might be the best burger I've ever had. I'm no food photographer or big on writing reviews, but I snapped a pic when I was half way through, cuz I knew I had to share this gastro experience. We then got a few variations of their pastrami sandwiches to share, and look, the burgers were great, but the pastrami was next level. Especially the one on ciabatta bread... Heavenly. Now I'm dreaming about it again. The service was fast, friendly, and made me feel like I was at my favorite aunt's house, if she served incredible food and wasn't a horrible cook... The ambiance was chill, with just the right vibe to make you feel like you're in a secret food haven, tucked away from the world's stresses. It's the kind of place where you could hang out, eat, and pretend you're in a movie montage. Definitely going back soon. Too bad I didn't snap a picture of the pastrrrrami! read more

Station 43 - Dream burger - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing pastrami sandwiches, 10/10. Must try. Great service and cool ambiance. Nice and clean restaurant. read more

Station 43 - Strong pastrami sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Saw this place next to gym. Got a Stong & Bold. This is seriously good pastrami. Thick cut, tender, very, very flavorful, the way good pastrami should taste. And a good amount that made the sandwich a super lunch. I was driving and both made it home in great shape. We'll go back again. read more

Today I was blessed by the Pastrami gods. This is my first review I have ever written, even though I have visited many Pastrami places in the past. This sandwhich is the perfect thing to start your weekend! read more

Station 43 - STRONG Pastrami Sandwhich - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Tried station 43 for the first time and I was stunned how amazing it was! This is literally a hidden gem and I cannot believe I didn't know about it before until my friends told me to try it! Definitely will be back and the staff was super nice and they have great beer on tap with great music playing! read more

Station 43 - Split the Grit and the Strong Pastrami sandwich with truffle fries! Phenomenal! - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California