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The Apple Pan

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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

Yelp.com Review - by J K.

5 of 5 stars. this is still one of my favorite places to get a burger. the wall paper and cash register have been the same since it opened in the 1930s. there are two burgers: steak burger, hickory burger. the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Huan V.

2 of 5 stars. The burgers here are just your normal run of the mill burgers (bun, meat, cheese, lettuce, pickles, and sauce) but they're pretty good. The menu is concise; there's nothing fancy or out of the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by dan g.

2 of 5 stars. I never understood how they stayed in business all this time. Their burgers are good but after everything is said and done you end up paying like $9 for a damn burger.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bud C.

3 of 5 stars. With over 240 reviews, what more can I really tell you? Seems to me that every city, from Minneapolis to Minsk, has their legendary grub joints -- years of nostalgia and lore and grill grease make…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tektive M.

2 of 5 stars. Why would you eat here? You can get the same exact food at In N Out for half the price. Plus, you won't wait 20 minutes for a space at the counter-only set up. The only thing this place has going for…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mitch D.

4 of 5 stars. excellent fast food served around the lunch counter. it is a classic spot.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason W.

5 of 5 stars. I like the hickory barbeque burger. The line was long, price is ok, and their pies are not that bad either.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike S.

5 of 5 stars. a random place with difficult parking sometimes. kind of pricey and during busy hours you might have to wait awhile for a seat. best burger on the menu is probably the hickory burger. get it with only…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike D.

5 of 5 stars. ahh Apple Pan how I adore thee. Last year many sunday mornings were spent playing softball with coworkers in the park. We never won any games but we usually had a good time. After one vicious…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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What a burger!

Yes, the burgers are great ,but the red sauce was what made it the burger it...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yee-Shing Y.

5 of 5 stars. great little burger dive. this place has been around for years and is only made up of an open kitchen surrounded by a counter for patrons. any of the burgers are great...and u can order the fries…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by lucky d.

3 of 5 stars. Good burger but overpriced.$7.50 for a burger with no fries.places really get me that dont have fries with the burger.5.50 for a piece of pie. it also counter only space. NO tables or booths!they only…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric O.

5 of 5 stars. Every single time I'm back in LA, without fail, my first stop is the Apple Pan. Mind you, this is even before going home to see my family! I love it, I don't even need to tell my brother anymore,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by E P.

5 of 5 stars. This is a classic place to eat! Its open late, you get old fashioned style service in the fastest way and they never add or change the menu (if its not broken why change it!!!)
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joseph L.

2 of 5 stars. Not a big deal... the EXACT same hamburger is available at In-n-out burger for half the price. you're paying a shit load for old school 50's decor which granted is extremely cute.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer K.

3 of 5 stars. The service is fast...maybe too fast! I felt quite rushed through my entire meal. People circled like vultures for the next available seat at the counter. Server: "Burger?"
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by saisai m.

2 of 5 stars. I really don't get why people like this place so much. I like the old-school diner charm and all, but that's about all there is to like. The burgers are sub-standard and dressed with lettuce and not…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lise E.

1 of 5 stars. This restaurant is *horrendous* and the multiple positive reviews that it has, all over the place, are mystifying. Apple Pan is a small burger shack, with seats arranged around a central grill area…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie S.

5 of 5 stars. The one thing I probably miss most about my hometown, Los Angeles is the Apple Pan. My sister and brother went here when they were kids in the 60's. I came here as a toddler in the 60's, and then on…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ted n.

5 of 5 stars. Came here with a buddy I hadn't see in a while one late night. We caught up and ate decent burgers, got excellent service from a very silent and professional man.= good times. Something about the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jimmy M.

4 of 5 stars. Really flavorful, good burgers. The fries are pretty good. The pie is DAMN good. Cash only FYI
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John C.

4 of 5 stars. Hickory burgers that I'd die for....
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan B.

4 of 5 stars. Whatever you do, don't tick off Gordon. This is an old school burger joint and worth the wait. Cardinal rule number 1 -- wait your turn for a seat. It can be a little tricky, but make note of who is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kaptain W.

1 of 5 stars. Should have read the other yelp reviews before venturing out here for a burger. I second all the comments that say this place is overhyped and overpriced! I paid $6.35 for a regular old hamburger…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by eldad b.

4 of 5 stars. This is another one of those places that I kept hearing about, and after only 6months of living in the area and the day I was moving further east to the Hollywood area I took a break from…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by F. J.

1 of 5 stars. First of all, I am surprised on how they got an "A" health inspection rating. There is a freezer in the front, right behind diner's table. If you're observant, you will find the person serving the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Leslie M.

4 of 5 stars. One of the best things about living at LaCienega and Pico is that this treasure was a hop skip and a jump away. Yes, yelpers, I agree that this is a little pricy, but seriously people, if you're…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Blithe C.

5 of 5 stars. Apple Pan is another one of my favorite places in LA. I love hamburgers and Apple Pan has some of the best. The taste of the burgers isn't your typical made-to-order burger. If you're looking for…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah G.

4 of 5 stars. Best old-style diner joint in west la. It isn't cheap for burgers and fries, but everything is made right in front of you and it is made to order just like the old days. The hickory burger is awesome…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Snoopygirl A.

4 of 5 stars. If MacDonald's was posh it would taste like the Apple Pan. The burgers really are great, the special sauce very familiar, the presentation and service are terrific. We found the apple pie itself…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by William C.

5 of 5 stars. The best burgers on the westside! Try the hickory burger and fries. Yummmm!
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Come for the burgers

Stay for the pie.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by john doe d.

3 of 5 stars. I think this place is great -been there many times-but just went yesterday and noticed for the first time that the waiters took the raw meat from the fridge right in front of me, put them on the grill…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Morgan C.

5 of 5 stars. Best quick-serve burger and fry joint in the city. Sure, it's pricey ($30 for 2 burgers w/ cheese, 2 fries, 2 drinks, and a slice of pie w/ ice cream) but its pretty well worth it. Had the banana pie…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Harold L.

4 of 5 stars. I was first introduced to this place in the summer of 2002, when i still lived in San Francisco and was visiting for a weekend - the economy was still reeling from the effects of the dot-com bubble…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carla C.

5 of 5 stars. My grandmother loved The Apple Pan, my father loves The Apple Pan, and I love The Apple Pan, too (and I don't even eat beef). My grilled cheese-ordering habit aside, I'm enamored with this place…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Good but not great

The burger is good, don't get me wrong but what you pay for, In-n-out gets my vote. Thrity dollars for two people ( no Alcohol) shared fried and one slice of pie......meaning, its not that good. Cool place but...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sherry R.

3 of 5 stars. The hickory burger was pretty good, messy...tons of sauce and lettuce, but not the best burger I've ever had (plus, I kept finding rock hard pieces of fat in the meat-i HATE that). The fries weren't…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt L.

3 of 5 stars. The Apple Pan is like a smooth talking traveling salesman. On the surface, everything is great; they have the diner nostalgia aesthetic down in a way that makes a place like Cafe 50's look like a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by valine t.

3 of 5 stars. Dirty, Not Cheap, only accepts cash (?!), and their burgers aint even that great. The only reason why i gave them 3 stars is their apple pie, its to die for.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kara S.

4 of 5 stars. Been going there since I was a little girl. It's good, but not THAT good. It's just good. I like going every now and then for a burger or a cheese sandwich.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mica R.

5 of 5 stars. Great burger and amazing fries!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike W.

5 of 5 stars. Don't mind waiting 15 minutes in a simple trip down memory lane? Don't need a 51" plasma on every wall?
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by vanessa l.

4 of 5 stars. "i want all that stupid old sh*t like letters and sodas". -liz phair for some reason i've decided that Mota is kindof a meat and potatoes kinda guy, so when we decided to meet up wednesday, i threw…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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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

Yelp.com Review - by Javier J.

5 of 5 stars. Finding an establishment with a screen door on the west side tells you that you're in for something different. The Apple Pan is what people should think of when they think of a classic burger and not…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan S.

5 of 5 stars. Great service, Great Food, and I just love the old way of doing everything
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalia R.

5 of 5 stars. APPLE PAN IS GREAT!!! The first time I went there it was full! I hated it. Then we took the food to go and loved the hamburguers (tip: do not take your fries to go. i did and they sucked, when I ate…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana J.

3 of 5 stars. After reading all the reviews, i made a trek out to LA to dine at this oh-so-wonderful zagat rated place. . . I had ordered the steak & my boyfriend ordered the Hickory burger. The quality of the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by shane b.

4 of 5 stars. Diner style, great food, simple. Awesome pie. For those who complain about burger nazis here, never experienced that. Perhaps some people just too picky about their food, and they should just go to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin C.

4 of 5 stars. It's been three years since I've had my first share of Apple Pan burger and let me tell ya, our relationship is still running strong!!! Til this day, I'm still very much attached to her. Her sweet…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon M.

1 of 5 stars. sucks. crowded with a bs non-policy on how to get a seat. bunch of jerk regulars attempting to dictate who gets to sit and where, what the rules are for waiting, etc. don't need it. left.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Claude R.

2 of 5 stars. Some claim that this is one of the best burgers in LA so I had to try it. I've lived in LA my whole life and I love burgers. The burger was ok at best. I tried both the regular and hickory burger.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan R.

4 of 5 stars. I've been to The Apple Pan a bunch of times and it has been great each visit. The burgers are juicy and the apple pie is delicious. The staff is always grumpy in a charming sort of way (you better…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney L.

4 of 5 stars. oh geez, the los angeles version of the soup nazi. DO NOT mess around ordering your food at the apple pan. they don't stand for that kind of silliness, but don't misconstrue this for rudeness. this…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Been going here since before I can remember!

I guess there are "all kinds", but the person who reviewed Apple Pan with the heading "the worst" is definitely NOT my kind of guy/gal!! My grandma started taking me to this restaurant when I was still a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Salacious D.

4 of 5 stars. Like a fine wine, particular movies go well with diner food. After "Be Kind, Rewind", Apple Pan seemed the obvious neighborhoody choice. Ok, let's get the cons out of the way first:
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rhoi C.

5 of 5 stars. I love this place. It's so good. The pie has this incredible crust that just adds to the amazingly delicious apple filling. The pie is just right and not too sweet or overwhelmed with that gooey…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by RYAN B.

2 of 5 stars. Took forever to get a seat. (expected) Burger not even half as good as In and Out.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike L.

3 of 5 stars. Apple Pan is one of those place I am often perplexed at. I'm not into the whole "institutions" or "old landmark" kind of places. Even though it's been around for awhile, I just get the feeling that…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam K.

5 of 5 stars. GIVE ME PIE NOW!!!! ME WANT IT!! (Pushes over grandma at the counter and tramples toddler to taste such luscious fluffy whipped cream mounted on top of that glazed blackberry goo) yummers!!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jenny s.

5 of 5 stars. Apple pan was everything everyone said it would be: packed, small, hurried pace. But its quite delightful. I got the regular burger, my friend got the hickory, and we shared fries. The burger was…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Great Hamburger Joint

I had the Hickory Burger and split fries with a friend, was full and loved the food. Seating can be a bit of a free for all, and you should go in with the expectation that you're swooping in on people's seats...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shirls K.

3 of 5 stars. Be prepared to be transported back in time when you step foot into this 50's decor, counter-only seating, simple burgers & fries served on paper plates, and cash only burger joint. The diner scene…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by May D.

4 of 5 stars. THE ultimate venue to compete w/ kids for seats on the Westside. Devour a ridiculously satisfying hickory burger followed by root beer and a slice of pecan pie a la mode to live an improved version of…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eli G.

1 of 5 stars. Oh how i dislike this the apple pan. Why this place is popular is beyond me. The relish they slather over the burgers is just gross to me. I came here years ago after hearing all the hype. I remember…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa H.

5 of 5 stars. Despite getting yelled at by a crotchety old man in the seemingly anarchic line for a) "cutting" although my party was there waaay before he was and b) taking two counter seats even though I was alone…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David W.

4 of 5 stars. This is an all-time favorite of many westsiders who queue up for as many as 30 minutes to get a coveted seat at the counter-only burger joint. The burgers are great, but probably get more culinary…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Neil E.

5 of 5 stars. If you want the best tasting burger and fries for $10.00. Forget about rude waiters, long wait (or lack of organized lines) or thieving counter jockeys. Taste will out, The Apple Pan is the best in…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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The worst

I felt compelled to write my first review, do not waste your time with this dive. How this place has stayed in business 50 years is beyond me, I don't understand how it made it even 50 days. I went with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jasmine s.

3 of 5 stars. I somehow made my way over to what to me felt like the other side of the universe...the morning after. Unfortunately this hole in the wall diner isn't conducive to the "I wear my sunglasses at night"…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Meh...

So first off...I don't eat beef, and I KNOW people say these are great bugars and I can't judge that. I came here at lunch with 3 of my co-workers. The seating...I understand; that's the way it is. There's...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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Excellent burgers & fun atmosphere

My husband and I go to Apple Pan a couple times a month. The burgers and tuna sandwiches are wonderful. The servers have worked there forever. Its nice to be able to see the same people each time we go to a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Procter F.

3 of 5 stars. Three stars for being one of the few counter experience left in Los Angeles, although if you're transplant like many of us are, you may not give this place as much slack. Their burgers, at best, are…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008