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Customer Reviews (251 reviews)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 25, 2011I've been eating at Apple Pan since 1966, and the burgers, fries, coffee are as delectable now, 45 years later! Rather be licking the hickory sauce off my fingers to prepare for the Sunday-available pecan pie than to... (more)
WhateverZorz
on Yahoo Jan 05, 2010Whatever you say about this place, it's a great place, and I will not wish to hear otherwise, you hear me? (more)
Something
on Yahoo Jan 05, 2010It's a nice place, I like it, although it could have been better, I mean it. (more)
philipchasen
on Citysearch Jul 20, 2009We went there today for the first time. When we sat down, we could see the counter man was in machine mode. Fast, fast, fast. Don't ask stupid questions. Give me your order. I had a tuna sandwich with swiss cheese on... (more)
petercolonei
on Yahoo Jun 20, 2009Great food, great service but this place is always busy and can't get a seat (more)
TrealTalk
on Citysearch Mar 26, 2009Some great all around food. Good wholesome dishes and who would have thought you could do so mch with apples!?! (more)
JOHN G K
on Yahoo Mar 08, 2009I have been to the apple pan twice. I caught food poisoning twice. Its gross when you see the guy cooking and serving your burger with blood all over his apron. I like their french fries. They should sanitize that place.... (more)
tailspin
on Citysearch Mar 05, 2009Something is dreadfully wrong with the rating of this restaurant. I have been meaning to get a burger here for years. I have always been thwarted by the lack of parking or crowd at the counter. I finally made it here... (more)
michael live
on Yahoo Jan 29, 2009It's just an ok to good burger in a historic but somewhat plain building. It's a sit a the counter with a long wait for a seat when you want to go. Do not drive far for this (more)
Miss Patty
on Yahoo Jan 23, 2009The Hamburgers are good, not great. Yes, you may have to wait a bit. The Banana Pie is what I go there for. Every person that I have taken has loved either the Apple Pie of the Banana Pie, Personally I am a huge fan of the... (more)
GarySimmons
on Citysearch Dec 23, 2008I just ate at the Apple Pan on Pico in Los Angeles tonight, and yes the burger and fries were very good?not the best?but very good, but they will NEVER see my George Washington?s again and here is why: A single patty basic... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 23, 2008I just ate at the Apple Pan on Pico in Los Angeles tonight, and yes the burger and fries were very good??????not the best??????but very good, but they will NEVER see my George Washington??????s again and here is why: A... (more)
MatthewMinkin
on Citysearch Dec 03, 2008The Apple Pan has been around for at least 50 years. Same guys have been the servers for almost that many. Quick service, consistency, quality ingredients, and amazing burgers and pie. I've been going there for 20... (more)
MikeAdventure
on Citysearch Dec 03, 2008For those of you who were waited on by the "grumpy old waiters", do us a favor and don't come back to the Apple Pan. You obviously haven't been waited on by the professional staff (Gordon or Hector, among others) over the... (more)
StefMcDonald
on Citysearch Nov 13, 2008i love the old-school charm of this place and cannot resist the burger (nothing fancy, everything just right) and the cream pies. (more)
Big Will
on Yahoo Oct 23, 2008Small joint, long wait, lousy hamburger ! I have eaten hamburgers all over America and hands down this is an average burger at best. (more)
Lisa Chavez-Thomas
on Yahoo Oct 21, 2008Wow, I am so happy to hear that this wonderful place is still around!!! It has been over twenty years since I have eaten at the Apple Pan. I might have to make special trip into the city just to stop by and have a hickory... (more)
meadowlark
on Yahoo Oct 18, 2008A bit surprised that most reviews here discuss the burgers. As a fairly newbee to L.A. (4 years old) I assumed the Apple Pan was a place to eat PIES not burgers. So I went with the apple and it was delicious - a big slice in... (more)
Customer1000
on Citysearch Oct 17, 2008I completely agree with the last review. We also had a grumpy old waiter. This individual doesn't say a whole lot and has a thick accent. I have heard from others how rude he is when he is upset. Ironically, they all were... (more)
juliebear720
on Citysearch Oct 14, 2008Apple Pan has simple yummy burgers and some of the best pie in town! Be prepared for some grease. And at least a 15 minute wait for your counter spot. (more)
SammiGALAXY
on Yahoo Oct 14, 2008When on the westside, you HAVE to stop by the standard-bearer for hamburgers in the city .. .. (more)
lovngmykids
on Citysearch Sep 15, 2008I guess you get the service you pay for...If you got the chance to try the food! I read on MSN how great these burgers were, so this past Sunday Me, my husband and kids decided to take a drive out there all the way from the... (more)
pogmahone
on Citysearch Sep 13, 2008My husband read something on MSN about this place and since its right down the street from us we wanted to try it out. Over all really good food, everything on the menu is really good. The only bad thing that I have to say... (more)
ME
on Yahoo Sep 01, 2008I can't believe anyone would have a bad experience at Apple Pan....yes, it is sometimes competitive to find a seat but the hickoryburger more than makes up for it! It is the best burger I have tested thus far in my life... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 14, 2008The place has a nice worn 1950's charm to. I read somewhere that it started way back when and just stayed the same. It's a small wrap around counter inside a freestanding building that's almost always crowded. I... (more)
DrTall
on Citysearch Aug 03, 2008Historic burger joint from the 40s. Service is snappy and the burgers are amazing. The apple pie is also to die for. Maybe not the best place for a romantic date, as only counter seating is available, and it is limited.... (more)
kumarik
on Citysearch Jul 26, 2008After driving by the Apple Pan for years, my boyfriend and I finally made it to the famous diner, and all because of a blurb we read in the current issue of Sunset Magazine. Yes, it's pricey, but the burgers were worth it.... (more)
PS
on Yahoo Jun 15, 2008It's a small burger joint. The burger is not worth the price. The apple pie was cold and not all that. I'll definately not recommend nor go back to this place. (more)
DABABWEY
on Citysearch Apr 20, 2008Best joint ever! I had my first cheeseburger there. DA BABWEY ID DA BET! This is just to get to the 100 characters that I need to write the review. (more)
tommy
on Yahoo Apr 11, 2008smile was good. Because I had dried up the throat, the drink was able to be drunk very delicious. (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Mar 26, 2008In-N-Out is way bett...: In-N-Out is way better! Let me tell you I went there with $50 in my pocket thinking that would be enough for two, it wasn't. It covered the bill but the waiter didn't earn his keep. Just so you know... (more)
rckero3
on Citysearch Mar 21, 2008The 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 too... (more)
kayrosburg
on Citysearch Mar 03, 2008I 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 pre-schooler... (more)
david b
on Yahoo Feb 28, 2008People talk about this place just being a nostalgic fixation. That they have rude service and small portions. That they have to wait a long time to sit down and order crap. Its a burger joint. Its the freshest junk food... (more)
haioson
on Citysearch Feb 26, 2008I 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 as soon as... (more)
misterwhale
on Citysearch Feb 15, 2008I 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 friend not long... (more)
calamitycj
on Citysearch Feb 13, 2008So 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 just not that... (more)
maribelle
on Citysearch Feb 12, 2008My 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 favorite spot.... (more)
Adele
on Yahoo Jan 25, 2008How come the review says no hot food. They serve hamburgers and fries, plus pies. Lame review. (more)
dfc101
on Yahoo Jan 25, 2008It's a burger joint, for God's sake. People treat it as though they're serving haute cuisine. (more)
legume
on Yahoo Jan 25, 2008As my rating indicates, very average. The 5 stars must be people who have never had a burger beyond mcdonalds or just people immersed in nostalgia. It's not great, it's not bad, it's OK .... (more)
itower88
on Yahoo Jan 12, 2008i love the apple pan and i would recommend this place to anyone. i have only had a few problems with the service but overall great place (more)
Barryc
on Yahoo Jan 09, 2008Amazing food. Go now! I went there with my family and everyone loved it. (more)
tmigs
on Citysearch Dec 29, 2007The 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 your order.... (more)
Do work
on Yahoo Nov 20, 2007Apple Pan is a true Los Angeles treasure and it's a shame it's never at the top of anyone's list. Waiting for a seat is part of a dining experience that I will never experience anywhere else. The Burger is by far one of the... (more)
uconndude
on Citysearch Nov 20, 2007We 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 but... (more)
omegamike
on Citysearch Nov 18, 2007It'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 you sit in Manny's... (more)
macboube
on Yahoo Nov 13, 2007awesome place, go at 7 pm and eat in 15 min in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, go a midnight and there is an hour line of drunk youth craving hickory burgers (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Nov 06, 2007CASH ONLY...there are only about 18 seats and be prepared to wait in line during the rush hour. I personally don't see the difference between this place and the Johnny Rocket's... (more)
mrszumer
on Citysearch Oct 26, 2007The 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, I thought it might... (more)
laddy
on Citysearch Oct 18, 2007This 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... (more)
b_e_fergus
on Yahoo Oct 02, 2007Experiencing this little piece of L.A. history is definitely worth going out of your way for. The burger is excellent though a bit small by todays standards. The waiters are abrupt, gruff, and can appear rude. It's... (more)
jbuxe
on Citysearch Sep 05, 2007We 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. We were... (more)
msoohoo
on Citysearch Aug 31, 2007Reputation 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... (more)
curiousgeorgex2003
on Yahoo Aug 23, 2007Best burger in town? Probably close to it. There's also Father's Office in Santa Monica, but it's more expensive. One reviewer hated Apple Pan. But let me say this: You can only rate burger places with similar burger... (more)
trajan321
on Yahoo Aug 23, 2007The Qpple PAn has seen better days. Much better days. In the 70's and 80's they had crews who new what they were doing and yoyu could taste the diffrence. Now they tred on reputation and habituation. They're burgers... (more)
Mickey M.
on Yahoo Aug 19, 2007This is the worst greasy spoon I've ever been in. If you like lousy burgers served in a greasy paper wrap and fries served on cardboard plates with surly waiters at a crowded counter with no elbow room, this is your... (more)
sadieschiller
on Yahoo Aug 14, 2007This restaurant's prime was a long time ago. The food is super greasy but fine. The apple pie was anticlimactic after hearing so much about it. Supposed to be the best burger in Los Angeles but it is not. And don't forget... (more)
maralora
on Yahoo Aug 10, 2007Best Burgers "anywhere": Whenever I go to Los Angeles, The Apple Pan, is a MUST! Best burgers anywhere in the country! Small little house and you usually have to wait but it's worth it! Try their homemade pies too -... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Jul 26, 2007Best dessert: The banana cream pie is AMAZING. My boyfriend and I love it so much that we usually just buy a whole pie and take it home. The sandwiches are good and sitting around the counter is fun, but the pie is the... (more)
docmarv
on Citysearch Jul 02, 2007The 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 Apple... (more)
nnc883
on Citysearch Jun 18, 2007This 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 well. As far as... (more)
katrinka_
on Citysearch May 14, 2007The 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 missing the... (more)
hthompson75
on Yahoo May 03, 2007average: the ambiance is great, the burger is ok, but nowhere near the best out there. its definitely worth checking out though because not only are there celeb sightings but sitting around the counter can be a super... (more)
sprinter247
on Yahoo May 03, 2007Amazing!!: This is the best restaurant you will ever eat at. The banana cream pie is a MUST HAVE! (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo May 03, 2007The worst place I ever went to!: If you want bad service, soggy fries, a frozen uncooked burger, tastless white bread, and nothing else as toppings, go to the "worst place on Earth" The Apple Pan!... (more)
Mark
on Yahoo May 03, 2007The worst!!!!!: If you like a paper thin frozen patty, fried on a grill then slapped on a tasteless white bun with no flavor, poor service and lousy fries this is the place for you! I'm astounded this place is still in... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo May 03, 2007Above average, but far from "The Best": I've lived in LA 34 years but had never been & took some friends from out of town here because THEY had seen it rated so highly. The burgers are good but nothing speical. The... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo May 03, 2007Pretty Good, But The Best?: I live in LA and have been here a few times. I thought the burger was good, but nothing special. I think the problem is that 1)people like to hype things up around here, and 2) see 1. I also... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo May 03, 2007Forget It !! - NOT the best - da best is in TX: I did not, or better yet COULD not enjoy these burgers. they were juicy, but with fatty juices, now i dont mind fat (i dont diet) but its just that nasty taste and smell of in these... (more)
Benjamin
on Yahoo May 03, 2007The Best: The Hickory Burger is up there with the best burgers in the country, in my opinion. Not just the juicy burger itself, wrapped in its greasy wax paper and topped with Tillamook Cheddar and hickory sauce, but... (more)
rocky.thecat
on Yahoo Mar 30, 2007Apple Pan or Marty's - flip a coin: I grew precisely inbetween these 2 gems. For those who want the more modern humongous grease bomb, neither of these places is for you. But if you want a well crafted nosh, then don't... (more)
theoneandonly00065
on Yahoo Mar 30, 2007Great: Amazing a great expierence and a great burger (more)
JC
on Yahoo Mar 30, 2007Apple Pan is HOTT!: This place is great. Better get there before the lunch rush though, or you'll be standing behind the stools waiting for a seat. Make sure you top the burger and fries with the slice of apple pie a la... (more)
jes7272
on Yahoo Mar 30, 2007Good place: It's definately not the best, but a flash from the past. It's a cool little 20 seat diner that you have counter seating only... They have really good pies and ice cream for late nights too...... (more)
mary G
on Yahoo Mar 28, 2007Mine are better!: Gee Wizzy gang! Anyone with any cooking skill could flip a better burger than that!C'mon-give it a try. My burgers are the best I ever had...everyone agrees! (more)
Johnnie
on Yahoo Mar 28, 2007I don't get it either: its clear from all these reviews, you either love or hate the apple pan. in my opinion, it's not bad but it's not great either. not good enough at least to wait in line for a space at the small counter... (more)
Mr C.
on Yahoo Mar 28, 2007Every Few Months it makes a list: Save the wait and go to Martys across the street .. seems that Apple Pan pops up on a list every 3 months and really is not that big of a deal. (more)
ToniH
on Yahoo Mar 28, 2007Why "APPLE PAN"?: No big deal on any level. Please don't judge APPLE PAN as the best in (more)
frankwriter
on Yahoo Mar 28, 2007Don't travel just for this: It's good - tiny place - you'll always wait for a place at the counter. Burgers are good, but nowhere near as good as In and Out, or Fatburger. Good retro ambiance though... (more)
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