Burgers are indulgent, comforting, and all over delicious. A real carnivore’s dream, Los Angeles has some of the best burgers that ever consumed by humanity. Folks could be intensely healthy, and moderately vegetarian, in Los Angeles, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t sink your teeth into a big, juicy burger once in awhile.

We do not discriminate here. We are on the hunt to find the best burger in Los Angeles by counting down our top three choices with no discrimination based on categorization. Some people prefer to split the categories up between gastronome burgers and bar burgers, but at the end, a burger is still a burger. The world renowned In-N-Out won't be gracing our list, but these burgers will certainly cause you to feel full, satisfied, and like you experienced the center of L. A..

The third best burger in Los Angeles is at the Apple Pan located at 10801 West Pico Blvd.

The Apple Pan is a Los Angeles landmark because it has been around since the late 1940s. With a diner-style feel, and a casual laid back menu, it’s amazing that a plausibly greasy tiny cafe can produce a burger with such force. The hickory burgers are a life-changing with a nice balance of smoky and sweet. Nonetheless you cannot get it wrong with the classic thin-patty cheeseburger with pieces of cheese oozing with each bite. They might be simple and old-fashioned at the Apple Pan, but they sure know their classic American cuisine, especially their burgers.

Our number 2 favorite burger is the Umami Burger located at 850 S. La Brea Ave.

Los Angeles seems to love and embrace Asian fusion foods and Umami burger is no exception. Umami is described as the “fifth taste,” and these burgers with their home-made ketchup are without doubt one of a kind in flavor and satiety. Though everything on their menu has melt-in-your-mouth potential, the

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Umami Burger is our all time favorite with shitake mushrooms, caramelized onions, roasted tomato, and a tangy parmesan crisp to top it off. If you’re in LA and love fusion foods, Umami Burger is to die for.

The number 1 burger in Los Angeles is at Father’s Office located at 3229 Helms Ave.

Father’s Office burgers top our list, though this can come as a surprise. These burgers are unchangeable, and you will basically get booted from the restaurant if you ask for ketchup or try to remove anything off of their perfectly proportioned patties. The restaurant/bar is always crowded and very small so get there early. But it is completely worth the wait. The food is some of the best pub food you’ll ever come across. On top of a french bun lies a rare piece of dry aged beef crowned with caramelized onions, bacon compote, a mix of gruyère and Maytag blue cheese, as well as arugula for a bitter bite. This burger is really one of a kind, and irrespective of how many times we try and copy it, we simply can’t match it’s greatness. If you are going to have any burger in LA, Father’s Office is where it’s at.

Amy Turman is a Los Angeles, California resident and food enthusiast. She logs her expert experience to share with others and give them a local look into the city of angels.

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