The Apple Pan

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, some fries, and even a slice of the namesake Apple Pie if I dare.\r \r Check it out when you can! Pros: great food, quick service when you have a seat Cons: there aren't tons of seats, so it can fill up quickly at peak times more

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 somehow. It is exactly the same every time, and exactly perfect. Pros: burgers,fries, pies Cons: um... i guess parking can be an issue sometimes, the wait can be long. more

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 burgers.....the best tuna sandwiches anywhere...........and yummy apple pie with cinnamon sauce. Thank god some thing stay the same.....this place rocks!! Pros: Best burgers....tuna....anywhere! Cons: Absolutely none more

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... Pros: perfect every time Cons: would be difficult to seat a large group more

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.\r Though yes, it is expensive for a piece of burger, but some Los Angelenos are willing to pay $30 for a burger at upscale places, so why not $7-8 here?\r The banana cream pie is heavenly, but make sure you come early enough before they run out. Pros: Burger, Banana cream pie Cons: Long line at times, a bit expensive more

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 changed much since its inception in 1947. The vinyl chairs at the counter are a little loose on their bases, the drinks are served in paper cones and styrofoam cups, and you don't even get a plate for your burger--it's in straight paper wrapping. Overall, a cool and unique place, especially in this part of LA.\r \r But beyond the setting, the Apple Pan isn't unique enough for the price you pay. Burgers are no better than In and Out, and are blown out of the water by Fatburger--they're done on a griddle, so they're soft and greasy rather than rich and roasty. Fries are perfectly crispy and creamy on the inside, and the apple pie is well spiced with crisp crust, but come on... I went with two friends, and between us, we had three burgers, two plates of fries, two drinks, and two slices of apple pie, all of which was good, but not spectacular. Our bill? A cool $50 with tax and tip. For $50, I'm heading toward the Nook, which is a gourmet burger worth paying for. Pros: unique setting, gruff old waiters Cons: price, run-of-the-mill food, very limited menu options more

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.....) Pros: Great Food. Cons: You have to sometimes wait a few minutes for the great food. more

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 he was perpetually in the foul mood.\r \r Well, the whole place must just zap the lifeforce out of these old codgers because one time my wife went in to pick up a take-out order, he couldn't locate it by our last name, and he FLIPPED out and basically told her tough luck. Same guy! She told him she didn't appreciate being talked to that way, he didn't care --- too busy.\r \r Now we go once in a blue moon and it's still the great indulgence but the prices seem pretty steep and the food pretty mediocre, particularly after one has been treated like dirt. I've seen other customers call them out on this too. Pros: Great burgers. Pretty good pie. Cons: Ill-tempered burger servers, too pricey more

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! more

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 we'd like. I'd have to say that the trip to Apple Pan is worth it from any part of the city. Pros: GREAT BURGERS Cons: Often TOO crowded more

I usually don't eat hamburgers, however the Apple Pan has the best i ever try ..I told \r a few friends from Redondo Beach and they keep going back ..Love it !\r It's worth the drive and the price!! more

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. \r Their Moto: ""Quality Forever"" more

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. The hickory burger is absolutely the best. Slathered with mayo & BBQ sauce, this burger tops all contenders for the best. I've been the Fathers Office, Mo' meaty meat burgers, Pie & Burger etc & I always keep going back to A.P. In fact I drive in from Venice at least once a week for a fix. The fries are great too. What more can I say, it rocks. Pros: Hickory burger, fries, apple pie ala mode Cons: parking, crowds & it gets a bit smoky at times more

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 L.A. more

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 the cleaners after a visit. I like everything they do. The fries, the apple pie a la mode & the burger. The only thing i miss are the little cones that they used to serve water & soda in. Pros: hickory burger, fries, pies Cons: sometimes smokey, parking, too crowded more

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 plates grabbed away without being asked if you are done? But of course we heard it was great. I say go if you have to, but only go once. It's like the emperor's new clothes. Everyone acts like the charm of places like this is there, but the truth is it's a poor quality waste of time and money, that no one will admit to. I read the waiters are ""surly,"" which I agree with. Well I once worked at a restaurant with a guy who was a raging alcoholic. He was mean and nasty to everyone, both staff and customers. You know what, the customers ate it up. Cons: Overpriced more

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). more

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 Carl's Jr. or Burger King. I don't recommend this place. I can't understand why the editors have given it such rave reviews. Cons: Expensive, Crowded, Overhyped more

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 to shout about. But what really got to me was the price -- $6. For a burger! I definitely do not recommend this place. I'd rather go to either of the Astro Bugers in Hollywood. Their hamburgers taste much better and are only a few bucks. Cons: Mediocre Burger, Crowded, Expensive more

terrible burgers, service, and price; It must be that the owners / workers are posting the positive reviews more