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The Apple Pan

The Open View

For four star dining in Los Angeles, try The Apple Pan. This is a great place. This very affordable restaurant has been around for the last 5 years. It's known for its hamburgers. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice and 10 Best LA Burgers awards. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features lunch. This restaurant is open late.

Expert Reviews of The Apple Pan

Citysearch | Heartland decor and traditional American fast food--it's all about the burgers and the apple pie.

Imagine Dorothy's Kansas house dropped in front of the Westside Pavilion: white clapboards, plaid wallpaper and wood paneling. Suit-and-tie types, frat boys and families alike jostle for the 20 counter seats....
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/12/2004
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Frommer's

There are no tables, just a U-shape counter, at this classic American burger shack and hugely popular L.A. landmark. Open since 1947, The Apple Pan is a diner that looks -- and acts -- the part. It's famous...
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Yahoo! Travel

This place has the best burgers and pies in Los Angeles. And the waiters talent and speed at serving food is something to see. The only problem is that in the last 5 years people have been putting
travel.yahoo.com - expert review
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Gayot

this is the longtime home of great burgers (the hickory is our favorite) and legendary apple pie (though we prefer the berry and cream ones). the cooks/waiters at this tiny---and always crowded---spot race...
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Wcities

this longtime hangout serves up comfort food that'll put a smile on your face. the prices won't hurt your wallet, either. deli-style sandwiches are the favorite items here as they serve no hot food...
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AOL CityGuide

calling all carnivores for primo burgers...
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Epinions

true americana...
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Fodor's

wow, loved eating lunch here. the food was excellent. great chicken...
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Epinions

recently honored by frequent patron mayor riordan for their 50th anniversary, this long-standing and somewhat infamous hamburger and sandwich joint still offers counter seating (only!) with red swivel chairs,...
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10Best

burgers, apple pie, ham and cheese sandwiches, and fries are cooked up and slung over the horseshoe shaped counter, behind which customers eagerly await their food. all the while, even more customers stand...
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New York Times

a burger-insider haunt since 1947, this unassuming joint with a horseshoe-shaped counter--no tables here--turns out one heck of a good burger topped with tillamook cheddar, plus a hickory burger with barbecue...
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User Reviews of The Apple Pan

Come for the burgers

Stay for the pie.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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The best and most unique

I've eaten at the Apple Pan since 1948. The food is unique and consistant. Just the way Mr. Baker and his Chicago partner/brother would want it. It's an experience that stands with The Pantry and the Original French Dip (Phillipys) If you haven't tried these places and enjoyed them, you're missing the best.
openlist - user review - 03/14/2008

Know Before You Go

The apple pan is a great place to grab a burger and a piece of pie. BUT - you should know what you want BEFORE you order. Do yourself a favor and read the menu.... only after your decision should you place...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Decent food, long waits and the largest fast food bill EVER.

We went into the Apple having already known a few things...1...the place is always busy...and 2..the burgers were supposedly great. After taking a seat I was impressed with the nostalgic environment offered...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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Great nostalgia, but barely in the top ten for best burgers in LA

It's not a great burger; its a good burger. Don't get me wrong...I like Apple Pan, I like to sit at the counter and escape the world for 20 minutes, and the banana cream pie is the best I've ever had, but if...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Disappointing

The only reason we stopped here was because Huell Howser did a segment on one of his shows about it. Born & raised in LA, I had never heard of this place until I saw it on his show. At 8pm on a Saturday night,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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You Must be Joking...

This visit just about cinches it. I've now decided that ANY LA restaurant that you've heard is an 'institution'? Well, just stay away because it will be w-a-y overpriced (Pink's Hot Dogs included!). I made the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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You money is much better spent at In and Out.

We recently went to the Apple Pan to see what all the fuss was about. We were hoping for something between an In and Out burger, and Father's Office....or that is at least something good and worth the money....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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Average food. Nothing special.

Reputation based mostly on Hollywood hype. I found the hamburgers to be nothing special. The french fries were greasy and soggy. I would put into the same category as Pink's: reputation does not support actual...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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A great museum but an average restaurant

The charm of the place is that nothing has changed since the 1940s. If you want to experience a genuine slice of pre-MacDonald's Americana, then it is worth a visit. However, viewed solely as a restaurant, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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Relaxed, diner feel, unique, average burger

This is a unique and fun atmosphere for sure. There are only counter seats at the bar and the menu only contains about 6 items. The drinks are served in paper cone cups, and the food served on paper plates as...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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You can not think of this as your regular restaurant experience...and that's a good thing

The secret hickory sauce is heaven! I love it on my burger, on my fries, on the side and I even eat it with the amazing banana cream pie! Everyone commenting on the "service" at the Apple Pan is totally...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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Best Burger My Butt

From Father's Office to The Counter to In'n'Out to my own porch BBQ, L.A. is filled with many great burgers. The Apple Pan is not of them. I had heard about this place countless times, and had always been...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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Great Burgers

I like this place because they have great hamburgers and there is nothing like a good and hearty burger to interupt your shopping at Westside Pavillon. It is worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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best hamburgers in LA

The first time I stepped in Apple Pan, I thought I was going back in time. Their old fashioned cash registers and overall decor is adorable. The hamburgers were extraordinary, but their pies, particularly the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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I'll be back!

I grew up in Los Angeles, and have not been to the Apple Pan since I was a kid. I read the reviews, and was somewhat concerned - so I decided to check it out for myself. I went at lunch time arriving at...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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Great diner-style burgers & fries

I personally prefer the Apple Pan's burgers to In&Out's. This place is set up like a 50s diner and is a lot of fun. most people swear by the "HIckory Burger, but I prefer going with the Original SteakBurger,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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A perfect meal

Every time I go here, this is what I order: a hickory burger, with cheddar, one order of fries to split, apple pie ala mode to split. And a diet coke, because you have to make up for all that other stuff...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Best burger ever!!!

After being gone from LA-LA land for more than 30 years.....I dashed to the Apple Pan on a recent visit and fell in love all over again. The place hasn't change a bit...still has the killer hickory...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Best Old Fashioned Burgers and Pie

Start with the fries. My favorite is the Hickory Burger with cheese and the apple pie ala mode. Sometimes for variety ,I have the banana cream pie or chocolate or coconut cream or...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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Best burger for the price range

I personally love apple pan's hickory smoked burger! For less than $10, this is the best burger in my opinion. Also you can actually hold the burger and eat it with your hand, unlike burgers at fancier places....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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An (expensive) experience

The minute you step into the Apple Pan, you forget you're in the middle of the uppity Westside. The waiters are old, curt, and not overly gracious, and the decor, as noted by other reviewers, probably hasn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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Killer Burgers and Pie!

Best Burger in LA. Best Banana Cream Pie Anywhere. Nuff Said. (It says that I have to write 100 Characters so I am writing to tell you.....)
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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RUDE service. Great burgers...

My wife and I went regularly to Apple Pan for a long time -- it was easy, it was super-greasy and a total indulgence. We even did everything in our power to be nice to one of the waiters there who looked like...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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fantastic burgers

this place has delicious burgers! havent' ventured away from them, so i can't recommend other stuff on the menu. go just for the hamburgers- you won't be disappointed!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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Great hickory burger

This non-descript hole-in-the-wall on Pico across from the Westside Pavilion makes the best burger anywhere. It's a bit pricey but so good. I usually have 2 because we don't get to the Apple Pan as often as...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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The Best burgers!!

I usually don't eat hamburgers, however the Apple Pan has the best i ever try ..I told a few friends from Redondo Beach and they keep going back ..Love it ! It's worth the drive and the price!!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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One of the top 10 Burgers in America!

I remember my Dad taking me there for my 6th Birthday in 1951. Now, my 19 year-old son takes all his friends to "The Pan". Same Menu, Same Hickory Burgers, Same Wallpaper. Their Moto: "Quality Forever"
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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Best Burgers anywhere.

I've had burgers all over the country but the BEST has always been at the Apple Pan. First, I'm really glad that they went back to the paper cone beverage service. For some reason the soda just tastes better....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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Tasty L.A. hamburgers

The Apple Pan has been around for years, and their age equates to wisdom when it comes to their hamburgers. Wrap your hands around juicy brilliance in this family-friendly, traditional diner. It's old-school...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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Best Burger ever

I love the Hickory burger. The meat is great, the combination of flavors is intoxicating & the the place has a great feel. It gets a little greasy/smokey in there at times but it's worth sending your shirt to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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try it once if you have to, but only once

Who gives a crap about a vintage cash register. It's hard for me to believe so many people buy into this stuff. It is way overpriced. And what's the charm in having your food slapped down in front of you and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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Best burgers in town

This place makes the best burgers. It can get very crowded at lunchtime, so be prepared for a wait. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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Apple Pan pies... yuck!

so I paid 16 dollars for a pie because they were so highly recommended. Honestly, it's one of the worst pies I've ever had (looks cool though).
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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Do Not Buy The Hype With This Place!

What are the editors thinking? After reading all the hype about Apple Pan having one of the top burgers in L.A., I went in for a taste. I tried their hamburger, but I wasn't impressed. It tasted "ok." Nothing...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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Hamburger Isn't All That

I paid about $7 for a hamburger that I wasn't satisified with. It tastes okay, but it is definitely not worth the cost. I can get a better-tasting burger at Astro's (both locations) or restaurant chains like...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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big mistake

terrible burgers, service, and price; It must be that the owners / workers are posting the positive reviews
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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not impressed

I read that the apple pan was the best burger in L.A. I went with my hubby and little girl. Found parking in the lot, found three seats at the bar but the guy behind the bar just wanted us to hurry up and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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The best restaurant in L.A. and here's why.

Look at the date on the menu. 1947. Got it right the first time. Left it that way. Order a burger, fries, an IBC Root Beer and then finish it all off if you can with a slice of apple pie with vanilla ice...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2006
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The Only Burger In LA that I Order

Yes. The Apple Pan's burgers cost more than at a fast food joint, the waiters are surly, the free parking is usually taken and you will probably have to wait for seating if you arrive at a peak time. So why do...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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A waste of calories and money

I'm not sure what all the hype is about. Just because your father has been going there since the '60's doesn't mean it's a great spot (he may just not be that well traveled) and they may have been charging...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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NO NO NO! Stay Away! Rip off!

What a colossal rip off! People go here because it's a tradition and are thus willing to pay high prices for below average food. Why pay $6 bucks for a small burger and $2 bucks for a small plate of fries that...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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I can't stress enough

how awesome this place is. People who don't like this place just don't get it. The burgers are awe...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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APPLE PAN IS THE BEST EVER PLUS SEVEN

Anyone that is saying the food is not worth it is just a regular customer who is attempting to sully the reputation of The Apple Pan in hopes that the line will get shorter. Sometimes there is a bit of a wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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my favorite place on the planet

been going to the apple pan literally my whole life--my dad used to go when he was in high school, and i was practically raised on the steak and hickory burgers, each well worth the 6 bucks...each sauce also...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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good burgers not great-- not cheap..

i like the apple pan the burgers are good, the cone glasses they used to (maybe still) use are really cool, but its not a cheap place to eat. They pretty much nickle and dime you for everything and for two...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2005
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Over-rated!

This place has great french fries, pies, and atmosphere. But my advice is not to go there for the burgers. They are so underwhelming and average, if not below average - definitely not worth going out of your...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2005
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Worth the wait or standing time

The Apple Pan has been around forever, and so have the employees that work there, most of them look ...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/27/2005
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Authentic burger stand....

After finding the Apple Pan listed here on citysearch, I decided to give it a shot. Wow my friend and I was very impressed. When we arrived at the location we were surprised to find patrons sitting in a horse...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2005
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An LA Classic

There are very few AUTHENTIC restaurants left but this is one of the few in LA. They not only serve the best burgers _and_ fries in LA, they also have some of the very best pies. All in a wonderfully authentic...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2005
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GOOD AND FAST

Apple Pan was recommended by my wife's doctor because he is also on a quest for the best burgers in southern California. We sat at the counter and received fast service, but quickly learned it is cash only...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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Extremely Average...

Having heard so many positive things about the Apple Pan, we decided to give it a try. The wait was not extraordinarily long and we were seated at the counter. The atmosphere is bland, but decent. The food,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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THE HICKORY CHEESE BURGER RULES!

Ignore some of the GHETTO Reviews here. Idiots complaining that they drove too far & didn't like the Food or Service. GOOD! Don't Come Back! Less Traffic, More Parking, and Vacant Seats for the People who...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2005
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We love the Apple Pan!

We eat at the Apple Pan as often as possible. We always bring our friends here for the best burgers in town. It's been here forever, and well, so have I, so it's GREAT to have something that stands the test of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2005
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BY FAR THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!

Apple Pan's Hickory Burger is the best! Add Fries and Apple Pie a la mode YUMMY!!!!!!!!!! The drive (I live 20 miles away) & wait is well worth the food! Delicious!! Just writing about it makes me want to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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You gotta be kidding

one of the most overrated restaurants I think I've ever been to. The food is marginal at best and the pie, ugh. Apparently alot of people with little taste go there. I went once with a friend from work after...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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Big Fan

I'm a big Apple Pan fan. The "diner" atmosphere, cheap prices, and yummy pies for dessert always cause cravings long after I've made my last visit. Since I try to only eat burgers once a month I always look...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2005
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Apple Pan is the apple of my eye! And stomach

The Hickory without cheese is the best burger in L.A. No question about it.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2005
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average

Heard a lot about here and I'm usually disappointed when I'm given the heads up on places. Apple Pan was no exception. My curiosity was always piqued when I passed by it's rustic store front and I finally...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2005
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Truly a mystery

How can anyone like this place? I would not eat their hamburgers for free; Same people sit in the same seats everyday and snicker at working people arriving at 12:00PM; High priced garbage - TOTAL RIPOFF!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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Best Burger In Los Angeles

Been going to the Pan for over 20 years -- first time writing a review anywhere. If you haven't checked out the Pan, you are missing a truly unique Burger Experience!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2005
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Old school classic

I heard about the Apple Pan many times after I moved to LA. Finally got to go and I'm a fan. The straighforward menu and "just-business" attitude of the staff is all part of the experience. I would stick with...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2005
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Worth It

Even though I got there when it opened, I still had to wait 10 minutes. Also, my group of 4 had to split in two just so we could get out of there at a reasonable time. Still, even though that was a bit...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2004
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Simple the best

Apple Pan is simply the best burger joint in all of LA and probably up there with the best in the country. Whether you order the amazing hickory burger or a steak burger - great french fries and a soda served...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2004
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Honestly

I felt cheated out of my money there. I don't live in West L.A., so it was a far drive for me. I got cheated out of my gas, I could've used to drive to a better restaurant. The bill for 2 for a hamburger,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2004
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Simply the BEST Hamburger in LA

Like most of the Apple Pan's customers, I have been going to the Apple Pan since I was a kid in the 1960's. I am now taking my kids and I'm sure they'll do the same. From a historical perspective, this place...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2004
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I'll admit I'm scared of the servers

For years, I wouldn't even sit on the left side. I still remember the time that someone had the audacity to order a hamburger without the lettuce. The server muttered, "Not much of a burger..." shook his head...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2004
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Eat in an Edward Hopper painting

This is the antithesis of the McDonald's meal: goopy, imperfect, big, and homey. Don't make the mistake of trying to chat up the servers; they invented surly, but they'll tally up your bill and simultaneously...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2004
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Best Burgers in town

The Applepan rocks! There Hickory Burger is outta this world! I drive all the way from Bellflower to go grab a bite to eat at the Applepan, and it's totally worth it!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2004
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Best Burger in L.A.

Absolutely the BEST BURGER in L.A. Get the hickory burger. It'll melt in your mouth. service is kinda cool too.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2004
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The best burgers

Try the hickory burger. It's the best, most flavorful burger I've ever had. I'll drive 20 miles for my monthly burger fix at the Apple Pan. The fries are always served hot & first. This place is great. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2004
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An LA Tradition

This is an absolute classic, the reason burgers were made. The Hickory Burger is one of a kind -- but the pie is awesome. A trip to LA without a visit to the Apple Pan is a waste.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2004
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Interesting.....

Just got back from the Apple Pan and I can say I am full from just a Steakburger and a Cream Soda.... no fries. If I go back on a whim (it would have to be because the value is not all that great for what you...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2004
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Best Burger in L.A.

The steak burger is absolutely fabulous. It gets a little smokey & greasy inside so don't wear your Sunday best but it's worth it. Parking is bad so park down the street & walk it. Don't forget the pies....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2004
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Great West side joint for Hamburgers

This is a great place to take friends on a Saturday afternoon or stop in during the middle of the week. Excellent burgers and if you have room try their homemade pies!!!! Cheap and really good food, you won't...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2004
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Best Burger in L.A.

When on the westside I always stop at the Apple Pan. The Steak burger is the best burger i've ever had. The service can be iffy but the burger is worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2003
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Double the price of a double-double

I went there today for lunch. It has a cute, diner feel to it. Friendly and you can tell that the help has been there for many years. They know what they're doing. This place is located across from the mall,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2003
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Apple What

The food was okay i would have liked the burger to be a bit more cooked the bun broke apart half way thru and the freis well i saw them sitting there re fried and then severd back to me they were more like...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2003
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The most overhyped place in LA

Food is average, at best. WAY too expensive for what you get
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2003
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hickory cheese, fries and a diet coke

Been eat'n there since I was 6 or 7 years old ( 1965 or 66 ) This place has got the greatest tasting burgers in LA I don't how they make somthing so simple so great! It's the order in which they apply the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2003
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Old-fashioned diner

Just a large counter around a kitchen with a lot of old cooks. The best egg salad sandwich I've ever eaten! It was so huge the bread couldn't even hold it. =)
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2003
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Good but was better!

I ate here on Wed.2/5/2003 The Burger could be 2oz. bigger The Apple pie is sweeter than in the past. It use to be better but still OK for Lunch if you beat the rush at noon.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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The best retro burger place

My wife and I have been going there since 1972. Love the food and the atmosphere
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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Great pie, bad meat

My rating of 10 is only with respect to the pie. I ate there on a Sunday, and had a horrible burger made from old meat. I don't understand how anybody can rate this the best burger on the block, much less in...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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Great Atmo!

The Apple Pan is an L.A. experience worth at least one visit. The hamburgers, however, are just OK. I've eaten here several times (a must to bring out of town visitors who are up for a kitchy, old school...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2003
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Best in the West

The Apple Pan has absolutely the best burgers in the L. A. area. I have traveled 25 miles just to have one. The decor is not much to brag about but the burgers are delicious as are the pies.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2003
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Great Hickory Burger

Hickory burger with cheese. The best. Also, great apple pie. A little pricy but worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2002
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The Archetypal Hamburger

The ambience, which has changed little in over 60 years is as much a part of the experience as the food itself. Walking through its old creaky doors, diners are greeted to a semi-square counter with red...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2002
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21 year favorite

Glad to know it's still there! I was a regular way back when, loved those cheesburgers and apple pie, simply the best! I'm coming back for more.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2002
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Don't bother

This place is really not great. The bugers are dry, the service sucks, whats all the fuss about?
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2002
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Not worth it

I agree with user "Surf", it's not worth it for what you get. Overpriced. Your money is better spent at Fatburger, In-N-Out, Tommy's, or Big Tomy's (in that order). Any of these will be cheaper and at least as...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2002
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Don't relish this Burger

Don't relish this Burger, really a good burger, caught by surprise though by the relish, seemed more at place on a hot dog. Loved the atmosphere, but when it is crowed you have a tough time finding parking....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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?????

Took a bunch of friends there, expecting some good burgers. Nothing spectacular. Just regular burgers that you can get in any town. Disappointed!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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Sinful Burgers

Forget about decor, fancy service, sparkling conversation... When it's all about the burger, this is the place!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2002
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the best ever

Apple pan has had the same service, servers, and burgers for the past 20 years. When u go there the atmosphere there is burger lover of the famous apple pan hickory sauce of all times
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2002
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Cinammon Overdose

The Apple pan is a terrific lunch restaurant. Don't be in a hurry and bring cash. But get a Hickory,(burger), fries and a slice of Apple Pie with extra juice. Forget dinner that night, but it is the bomb! I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Gotta go.

I'd heard about this LA landmark for months, and being on my own personal burger quest, I finally came around. I love the atmosphere, the zippy yet friendly waitstaff at the counter, the no-frills presentation...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2002
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no way! there's much better places!

You've got to be kidding?! This is an average coffee-shop type restaurant.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2002
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The very best burgers

The Apple Pan serves is the best hamburger I have ever eaten. The hot apple pie a la mode is delicious. I have been going to this retaurant for 50 years and will continue to do so.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2002
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The REAL Six Dollar burger

definitely an awesome burger, but not cheap! This is where Carl's Junior got their six dollar burger slogan from. Expect to pay about $15 for a cheeseburger, fries and a drink.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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L.A.'s best burger

wait for a seat at the counter, order your burger, and save room for some pie. Great stuff!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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Burger, sure, but the banana cream pie!

I lived near The Apple Pan for 30 years. It's a West L.A. institution. Still stop by when I can. The place is known for the burgers and apple pie. But the banana cream pie is the world's best.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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Rip Off 2

Must agree with the reader that called this place a rip-off! The cost here is astronomical given the flimsy offerings received: an average burger, less than average service, in a well below average "room"....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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Much ado about nothing.

Just a plain old hamburger, nothing special. Lots of fries, whoopee. Better than usual fast food burger places. Went there because of all the talk and was disapointed and won't go back.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2002
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grreat eatery

I've been going there since I was young girl it has good food and great people working there.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2002
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WOW!

great burger. worth the short wait! don't forget to order a piece of pie after your burger.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2002
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"Go to In-N-Out Instead"

The burger is good, not great, not exceptional, just good. However, at $5.45 for the "steakburger" it's also a rip-off, not just overpriced, not just a tad expensive, but a real rip-off. All and all, In-N-Out...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2002
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Fine Burgers and Good Fries

O,K., the burgers a bit greasy--but there tasty. It's overpriced, but it's still fun and it's still West L.A.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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great burgers TOO expensive

I love this place. been going there for over 30 years. burgers are great. (hickoryburger is the one to get) Fries are good too (ask for 'em crispy). The Pies are to die for. (yummy Banana cream pie) closed...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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Classic Burger & Pie

I never thought that an apple pie would go good with a burger, now I judge all burger and pie place by this one, it IS simply the best. For a coffee shop with a counter and a few tables, it was like being out...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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Dessert, Yes. Dinner, No.

The burgers are easily beaten by places like Carl's Jr. Fries are excellent. The deserts are why you would come back. The atmosphere is cosy barstools with plenty of people lining up for your seat while you...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2002
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Worth the wait at lunch.

I dont even need to write this review, they have their own loyal customers that will go there till the end of time - evidenced by the usual wait to get a table at the counter. The burgers are absolutly...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2002
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Back in Time for the best burger!

Want to go back in time to the good ole days of the 40's and experience the best burgers in town? Go to Apple Pan! Not too many places serve drinks in a paper cup cone resting in a plastic holder.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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Hands Down the Best!

Really, this place is the best! The feel of the place is classic and you can't beat the food, or the consistent and familiar service.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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I want to eat and go to heaven

I have been going to the Apple Pan for 30 years and have never tasted a better hamburger in my life. In fact, after my first trip to Europe, where I was gone for 6 weeks, the only stop I wanted to make on my...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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Over rated Over priced

No idea why people like this place. Food is average, tastes like a burger from any diner and worst of all it's expensive. In and Out burger is much better and without the wait. Save your money and order a #1...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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traditionally good

been eating at Apple Pan for over 30 years and the quality has never changed. Dependable good basic food.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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Jes' the essentuls!

If you are in the mood for a great hamburger with no pretensions and no delusions of grandeur, then the Appe Pan is the place to go. If you wonder if the food is truly that good, just ask any of the people you...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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Messy-Good-Fun

I think I was four and it was my first dining out experience of going out for dinner with my mom and dad. At first I didn't understand eating with other people, especially right next to you but it was fun. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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Best Coffee In Town!!!

A great cup o' joe to go with a slice of chocolate cream pie, or banana cream pie (or take a friend and split both) ...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2002
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Great food, nowhere to sit

I love their hamburgers, fries, pies, I have been eating there for years. Unfortunately, you can only sit at counter or get take-out. It is always crowded.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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Great burgers, pie, & service

The burgers are fresh and delicious. The service is quick and attentive. The waiters are quick to refill your coffee and ketchup. The pies, especially apple or banana cream, are well worth the trip. And...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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Apple Pan continues to fight the power!

okay, the burgers are great and the waiters have been there since I was a kid, but the coolest things about the Apple Pan are: 1. those paper cone cups 2. the fact that every square inch of Pico has been...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2002
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Quality Forever!

Screw the service, the food is tasty! I personally like having my ketchup poured and the burger tossed at me. It's an old school burger joint, not the Ivy ya little prisses. ;) You can't get a burger and a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2002