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For the Win
LA's smash burger sensation—crispy edges, bold flavors, and pure burger bliss.
3.8(5 reviews)
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LA's smash burger sensation—crispy edges, bold flavors, and pure burger bliss.
For the Win is a celebrated Los Angeles burger joint specializing in crave-worthy smash burgers with perfectly crispy edges and signature house sauce. Born during the pandemic and featured in Modern MBA, we’ve earned a loyal following for our simple, high-quality approach. Our no-frills, hole-in-the-wall spot in Hollywood focuses on what matters: delicious double cheeseburgers, crispy Brussels sprouts, and a curated selection of canned drinks and wine. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite, ordering delivery, or catering your next event, we deliver bold flavor in every bite. Voted by many as one of LA’s best burgers—come see why we’re For the Win.
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Double cheeseburgers with crispy edges, house sauce, and classic toppings on potato buns.
Convenient delivery of our burgers and sides straight to your door in the LA area.
Perfect for events and gatherings, offering bulk orders of our popular burgers and sides.
A fan-favorite side dish, fried to crispy perfection with spot-on seasoning.
Curated canned drinks and a good wine list to complement your meal.
Located in a strip mall, this place is a true hole-in-the-wall — and it absolutely delivers. I’ve been eyeing For The Win for the past year, and it did not disappoint. Voted by many as the best burger in LA, I honestly agree. I ordered the double cheeseburger with their house sauce, cheese, and onions. Simple, classic smash-burger perfection. The patties were incredible, and everything came together exactly how a great burger should. There’s literally just a kitchen and about 10 tables inside, which adds to the experience. Highly, highly recommended. You won’t regret it.
After visiting the Hollywood sign, we looked for something local and nearby to grab a bite. I came across this burger place online, but it was a disappointment from the start. The parking was horrible and very limited. The food was below average — honestly, I would rather eat at In-N-Out. At least they don’t charge $.50 for the thinnest slice of tomato, lol. The prices were outrageous for a simple smash burger. Totally unbelievable, potato bun and smallest plate they could serve and save money. On top of that, you have to clean up after yourself, the tables are very basic, and when checking out, the only gratuity options were 22% and 20%. Definitely do not recommend.
If you love smash burgers your opinion probably will differ. This restaurant idea was deviced by Santos around covid and was featured in a Modern MBA video. Smash burgers were all the rage in LA and displaced many traditional burger joints. They are much easier to cook thus more consistent than normal burgers especially compare to thick burgers. The burgers were crispy but dry, it doesn't have the tenderness and juiciness of a traditional burger.
Must try!! Burgers are so good. I love the option of brussels sprouts, they were so crispy, the flavor was spot on. They burger was full of flavor, not dry at all, whatever sauce they use if AMAZING!! I definitely recommend this place. I wish we had a location closer to home. They do only have canned drink and a good wine selections. I was not a fan of the music they were playing but to each their own.
Burgers were worth the hype. I got a double smashed and it was well seasoned with crispy edges. And that sauce was GOOD. I definitely would come back. Parking lot is small so if you're going during busier times it may be difficult. Service was great though. Shout out to the guy from South Africa.
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