WaBa Grill

In-N-Out is always a classic, but the Hollywood location is hands down my favorite. I have been to…read moreplenty of In-N-Out spots and for some reason this one just tastes better every single time, even though technically it is the same menu. The burgers here are always so fresh, hot, and satisfying. One thing people should know is that there are off-menu customizations, and that is the best way to order if you already know what you like. I never do the regular double because it is just not enough for me. I usually order two 3x3 burgers. One I get with no onion, and the second I do even simpler with no onion, no lettuce, and no tomato, so it is basically just the bun, cheese, and three patties. I always ask for extra spread too because that is a must. Usually I get two spreads per burger and one extra for the fries, so my full meal comes with five spreads and I use every single one. What also makes this location stand out is how well they handle the crowds. It is always busy, but they have so many employees working that the line keeps moving fast and the whole place stays organized. Even when it looks packed, service is efficient and seating usually works out fine if you just pay attention and grab a table as people leave. For such a high-volume location, they do a really good job keeping things moving. Love In-N-Out, always will, and this Hollywood location is the one I keep coming back to. Easy 5 stars.

I've definitely seen some interesting things at this location- insert a group of kids walking in…read moreand doing handstands on the counter...it was harmless and kind of entertaining (got a few laughs)- this Hollywood location can definitely have a lot a characters and tends to get pretty packed! That being said, the food is always consistent and AMAZING- I'll take 3 orders of my usual please (need to stock up to bring back East)!

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California Classic

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McDonald's

2.1(256 reviews)

2.7 mi•Hollywood

During a moment of weakness last summer, I downloaded the McDonalds app. I know I can just delete…read moreit, but I cannot bring myself to do so. They have some really good deals (I admit the Friday fry-day is what got me to give in) but other deals usually apply to what I order ($1 off happy meal, $1 hash browns, etc.) I sometimes go a few times a month (okay, maybe 4-5) so I know I need to eventually cut them out but for now, it's a fix. There is rarely a line here (strangely, one at breakfast on a Saturday around 6a was the longest) but otherwise, it's fairly quick service and the employees have been nice. Food is reliable, never had any issues, no complaints. I've tried a couple other locations, but this is my mainstay, and I am happy with the way things are here.

[ Food ] The hash brown I ordered was sooo salty! I ripped…read morethe smallest piece so the rest went to the trash, what a waste of money. Before I threw it away, one of my family member tried it and immediately gave a disgusted face. I ordered an ice coffee too and that was okay... a tad bit on the sweet side but the small size was sooo small... Both items were not worth $3+ each... Smh [ Service ] There's no kiosks here... But the person who gave me my order seemed nice. [ Parking ] Don't be fooled by the parking garage near this location, there's just the limited parking in the front of the shop.

CicLAvia APR2025

Filet O Fish

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On the way to the restroom

Shake Shack 6201 Hollywood - Hollywood & Gower

3.4(906 reviews)

3.0 mi•Hollywood

I experienced a restful stop here this week. Hollywood has a lot of overpriced mediocre food…read more This Shake Shack had a nice and bright layout with lots of windows and a nice patio. ALL of the workers and the manager were very friendly and helpful, I had a small issue with the App (rare these days but a very common occurrence a few years ago) and the manager eliminated my concern immediately. The shakes are always of great quality and the chicken sandwich is always one of my favorites. I'm not in Hollywood often, but I'll continue to highly recommend this location for its high standards of service and fare.

Shake Shack in Hollywood had this for a late-night dinner after watching a Pantages show. They have…read morea kiosk that you place your order on and I got a shrooms burger which is a portobello mushroom that is deep fried and delicious! I'm not a vegetarian but this is a good vegetarian option here. It is one of my favorites to enjoy. But they're known for their smashburgers and they are also delicious. Also, I do like enjoying a strawberry milkshake with it too. They always have new limited menu items which is kind of cool if you get bored easily.

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To go order.

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Avocado Bacon Burger

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

2.8(33 reviews)

3.1 mi•Hollywood

After dismal experiences at their Burbank location, I was kind of avoiding Cane's until North…read moreHollywood opened. This was better, but I really had to crave it to go over that way. Since they opened-right across from Chick-fil-a on Highland/Sunset, I figured I should give this new Cane's a try. First visit was after 10p during the week in the rain we were getting; drive thru and lot was pretty packed but I was able to find a spot. Ordered at the kiosk and food was ready within 5 minutes. I kept it simple with fries, one sauce and one chicken. This was really good, and hit the spot, reminding me of the Cane's I used to enjoy when I'd go out of my way to Downey since there weren't any close by. I returned the next day for a box, and this was a repeat of a good experience. At this point, I've had more than a handful of visits and have to admit when it's good, it's really good, but when it's average, it's a disappointment. Hit or miss, I'm glad Cane's is close by, but I wish it was a hit 100% of the time. However, I'll keep on trying-

I'll take toaster oven chicken fingers over this place any time. For a single-item restaurant,…read moreyou'd expect them to be really good at it, but no. This place is 100% hype. If I wasn't starving, I'd have tossed it. Customer service was ok; competent, but not warm. If you want bland fried chicken, chick-fil-a is across the street. Ambiance is what you'd expect from a fast food joint. Save you money, grab some toaster oven chicken fingers instead.

Four pieces of chicken fingers combo

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Original Tommy's

3.1(371 reviews)

2.9 mi•Hollywood

Good old fashioned cheese burger Clean in dining room…read more No bad smell Service is kind and friendly WOMAN

Tommy's on Hollywood Blvd is a regular stop for me when I am going to the pantages theater. Just…read moreoff the 101, about 3/4 mile from the theater. Nothing satisfies quite like a chili cheese burger and chili cheese fries. Tommy's still tastes great and reminds me of my younger years. Order and pay at the counter. Grab a bunch of paper towels and grab a table. The counter staff will call your number in just a few minutes when they have completed your personal masterpiece. There's a drive through if you don't want to get out of your car. Once your number is called sit down and revel in the delicious chili covering your burger and fries. Yes I know that I will probably have some heartburn, but it's well worth it.

The dining area

Breakfast Sausage and Egg Sandwich with Cheese, hash browns, Diet Pepsi

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Ara’s Shawarma

3.9(368 reviews)

2.6 mi•Hollywood

Oh lord, buckle up -- Nina's got opinions. Well now, let me tell you -- this place is somethin'…read moreelse. When I saw Angus over at bingo flappin' her gums about tryin' the strawberry dubia cup, I knew right then and there I had to see what all the fuss was about... and I sure as sugar went to the best spot to do it. I got myself the dubia strawberry cup and a beef shawarma. And baby -- that shawarma was finger-lickin' good, I mean the kind of good that makes you close your eyes and thank the Lord. The dubia strawberry cup? Delicious too, don't get me wrong. Now I know what you're thinkin' -- "Nina, then why in the world is this only four stars?" Well I'll tell you why, sweetheart. Because that little ol' dub strawberry cup costs TWENTY DOLLARS for about five strawberries and a prayer. That's robbery with a smile. The shawarma, though, was priced just fine at thirteen bucks -- I was full after five bites, and that don't happen by accident at my age. But twenty dollars for a handful of strawberries? I wasn't born yesterday, just before nonsense. Still, I marched right back into bingo loud and proud and told Angus I spent twenty dollars on dubia strawberries -- which means I clearly have more money than her, 'cause she probably found hers in the trash. So I reckon that's a win-win. All in all, it's a great place -- tasty as can be, just a bit overpriced. I'll definitely be back, but next time I'll be skip-pin' the dubia strawberry and keepin' my dignity (and my wallet) intact.

Tried Ara's Shawarma on Sunset Blvd and ordered the family meal for 4-6 people priced at $99.99…read more With 9.75% tax and a 3% credit card fee, the total came out to about $112. Service was good overall. I first tried placing a pickup order through their website, but after several failed attempts I ended up calling the order in instead. The food was ready in 30 minutes as promised. The chicken and beef lula kebabs were tasty, juicy, and well seasoned. Unfortunately, the beef and chicken breast shashlik kebabs were very dry and lacked flavor. Side dishes including the roasted peppers, grilled Roma tomatoes, hummus, garden salad, and rice were decent but nothing memorable. The 10 pitas were also a little dry. Overall, it's an average spot like many others around Los Angeles. Glad I tried it once, but that was enough for me. Not really a place I'd keep coming back to.

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Chocolate Strawberries

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Chicken Lula Kebab Plate

Chicken Guy!

4.1(100 reviews)

3.0 mi•Hollywood

The first time we went it was amazing, then the next few times tasted like the chicken was more…read moresweet than spicy. So the last visit the chef asked if I needed help ordering, I said yes, and asked him about the spicy chicken being more spicier, he said he could add more seasoing, and WOW!, Pablo's way was the like first time we went there! We go back now because of Chef Pablo way!!

The fried chicken was super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside--exactly what you want…read more But what really makes this place stand out is their huge variety of sauces. There are so many options to choose from, ranging from sweet to spicy, and each one adds a completely different flavor to the chicken. I tried a few --they were all so good! It's the kind of place where you'll want to keep going back just to try more combinations. The vibe is casual and perfect for a quick bite while exploring Hollywood. Service was quick and everything felt fresh.

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Wendy's

2.7(183 reviews)

2.6 mi•East Hollywood

I like Wendy's, the burgers taste natural and the fries are good. I also like the potato with sour…read morecream and cheese.

I feel like you can't really go wrong with Wendy's! Always fast and tasty, and really quick…read moreservice! It gets the job done, and they really do have the best nuggets! I was in the area and in need of a quick bite. I got the chili with cheese, onions, and sour cream, as well as an order of nuggets. The nuggets were semi-fresh, but the chili was perfect! I can't speak on the ambiance of the place because I placed a drive thru order, but from what I saw, it was a clean Wendy's! There's even gated outdoor seating, which I'd never seen at a Wendy's before. It was clearly a more "bougie" Wendy's. I'd definitely come back! The prices have been going up though, so some of the combo meals cost a couple dollars more than I remembered. The 4 for 4 is now $6 and $7.

Freestyle Coca Cola Machine - tons of choices!

Big pile of 5 for $5 cookies

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Astro Burger

3.4(584 reviews)

1.7 mi•Hollywood

I really like this place! I've been coming here since I was a kid and the only thing that's changed…read moreis the prices. It's a typical LA burger place. The ambience is cool and the people who work here are really sweet! It feels like an LA time capsule Something's aren't the best but for the pricing and service I'm okay with that. Fun fact I saw my first famous person here with my mom in the 90s. It was the singer of the GooGoo Dolls lol

I haven't eaten at Astro burger in 20 years. I'm a little bit of a snob. I'm a professional chef…read moreand the last time I ate there 20 years ago I don't remember what I had but I was with a guy who I was soon to dump and whatever it was, I didn't enjoy it. Cut to today: I desperately had to use the bathroom and I was really far away from my own home. I pulled into Astro burger at 9 AM. It looked empty clean and I was very hopeful they had a bathroom. They did! It was clean and available and it didn't even have a code to get in. I thought I really should buy something. They were so kind to let me use their bathroom. So I got an egg McMuffin and a fresh squeezed orange juice. It was $11. In Los Angeles to get a freshly cracked egg with freshly sautéed breakfast sausage on a nice toasty English muffin with a 12 ounce cup of legitimately, freshly squeezed orange juice for $11 is fricking extraordinary. It was delicious. It tasted like it was made by a grandma. I wish it had cheese, but that's on me, next time I'll get cheese. Also, the place is adorable, clean old-fashioned diner really just great all around. I will return to this Astro burger. Probably to get an Astro burger.

Breakfast Burrito. Next time I'll skip the salsa. It's too smokey and I like pico de gallo

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

2.2(319 reviews)

3.0 mi•Hollywood

This area of Hollywood is notorious for bad food, bad customer service, bad wait times, etc. etc…read more etc. This is by far the best Popeyes I've ever been to. The team is always friendly, goes above and beyond to help their customers, and the food is always hot and delicious. I don't know if the low star rating is when the place was under old management or what but I am always in and out fast and the food is always on point! I am forever angry at Popeyes for making me fall in love with the red beans and rice and giving me such a tiny portion as a side, but you can't blame this location for that.

You know I think the customer service here has declined literally 4 girls standing gossiping and…read morecouldn't take my order. I ordered a family meal But needed to get 2 fountain drinks and sfs tells me you have to use the kiosk I had my credit card out already. 2 drinks is all I need she would not help me I'm not using the kiosk when you 4 lady's just chit chatting. That's what you pay them for? So I walked out