The food: BEYOND EXCEPTIONAL 10/10 Probably the best tallow fried fries I've experienced so far, as well. And I mean that in comparison to non tallow fried fries, as well. What I mean to mean is... they're better than what we all remember and experienced McDonald's or Burger king fries to be in the 90s. And there's no seed oils or additional chemicals. So...Hopefully you can see why I'm writing about them now. The burger itself is succulent, savory and sensational. My taste buds, all at once, commend it and kneel as the flavors, made of meat and a lovely sear, cross them for an ALMOST NSFW walk towards my esophagus. The esophagus: IMPRESSED A smooth process takes place as the buttery components of bread and meat enter it. Usually the esophagus is left out of the review or has complaints only of acidity. Not with Burgerlords Not with Burgerlords... Im a woman possessed and I realize that I might sound or read as a manic person. And that is because... I AM. I write this completely high off the thought of the meal alone that was last experienced two weeks ago. Maybe? I'm not sure. Time is an illusion so I can't confirm a date. I will say I brought someone with me the last time I dined and they were happily satisfied. For reference: She purchased a cookies and cream milkshake and the veggie burger. There were no critiques other than weirdly loving the milkshake which is VEGAN but still tasted...RICH. Because as a former vegan I can personally acknowledge that I was not drinking vegan milkshakes due to them sucking on average. And I wasn't going to force that relationship for a diet. If you've made it this far I challenge you to ignore the stars you see above which sit at a 3.5? Currently on 3/2/25. They're an inaccurate reflection. And it is mostly due to fundamentalist vegans not coping well with a place becoming a home to meat lovers. Please go support and leave a review. I know the review will be good so I won't even need to ask that you leave a good one. You will.... You will... Also, the environment is great. It gives classy, slightly upscale diner vibes. The young man who is a blonde or light brunette?? I forget.. he's great at his job and very warm and welcoming. I've only seen him when I visited so I'm guessing he's the main worker of the front currently. They picked a great guy. Hopefully you tip and support his service when you engage! read more

I went to Burgerlords because I heard they had vegan burgers. I showed up hungry, with lettuce in my heart... and confusion in my soul. It's a cool retro vibe, BUT - Ugh another smash burgers. Real beef. Real tallow fries. Real expensive. The burger? Pretty solid. Crispy edges, juicy middle. I respect it. The fries? Fried in tallow. That's cow fat, man. You ever eat something that's delicious and feel like it's judging you from beyond the grave? Here's the thing though--I kept lookin' at the menu for the vegan stuff. I thought maybe it was invisible. Maybe it was hiding. Maybe the Impossible patty was impossible to find. Also, $25 for a combo? My girl and I got two burgers, fries and a Mexicoke with no ICE [wink wink] $45! That's more than my first car payment... but the burger's faster. So yeah, tasty burger... fries so good they'll make you forgive the existential crisis... but if you're plant-based, you gotta ask yourself: "Where did the veggie burger go?" It's probably on tour with the ghost of faux meat (Feat). Three stars... one for the burger, one for the fries, and one for the memory of the vegan that once was. read more

Super friendly service & I love the quiet cozy ambiance. Tried the vegan, vegetarian & meat burgers & everyone enjoyed their food. I love that their vegan patties are made from scratch rather than just using a beyond burger patty. Their fries are also really good; nice & crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. Kind of pricey but would definitely come back for their vegan burger read more

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You have got to be kidding me LMAO. 2 menu items, no beer, burgers $16. I went to Home State and spent less than what I would have spent here except I got a Modelo tallboy at Home State. Just close now and spare everyone the effort. read more

Really good fries! Feels similar to in n out. I highly recommend the veggie burger it's probably my top 5 in the area. I've never been in person but order uber eats once in a while and it always arrives nicely and consistently tasty! read more

How I loved thee when Chinatown location was still open. But even then it's worth the drive over to Avenue 56 just to get these wonderfully juicy, not impossible based burgers made with a in-house recipe. I've always loved all sorts of the in-house version of fries and their particular vegan cheese sauce. V/V+ with ease. When the line is stacked, you'll spend about 5 to 10 minutes waiting. It's mostly a grab and go experience. But there are small café tables lining the sidewalk that are shared amongst the other restaurants. The skin on french fries really tasted supernatural reminding me of the original 45 second In-N-Out fries. read more

I ordered online for pick up and the whole restaurant was completely closed despite it being open hours. They still took my money and I had to dispute it with my bank. There is also no way to reach them and no one responds to their email address. read more

Simple and straightforward menu, they sell burgers and tallow fries. I did wish to see an actual menu, because as far as I know, I didn't see one. So other than what I asked about, that was all know that was on the menu. The benefit of that though is with less choices, it's easier to decide what to get! Came here before a show next door at the Lodgeroom, and it wasn't busy, so we opted to grab a quick bite here. I like that they've kept the interior of the original diner, though I think a little set dressing or utilization of the space would make the space feel more lively. It was pretty quiet, but we were here on a Monday night, so I imagine weekends being fairly busy. The burgers were solid, though I think the fries were quite oily. I like how they have vegetarian burgers, though it can't be in a smashed form, so I opted for a double smashed cheeseburger. With a side of fries to share, I think it was just right, not too much, not too little. There weren't many drink options other than the canned sodas in the fridge behind the counter, so that was a bit disappointing. The bathroom is out in the back, though a back end hallway, which actually shares the hallway entrance of the Lodgeroom venue! It's a seperate room with a code, and though the surrounding area was more of a back building, the bathroom was relatively clean. Simple, straightforward, with street parking, and a solid burger option which is more on the expensive end. I like thier branding so it'd be cool if they had merch rack to decorate thier space, I'd probably buy something! I've been to a few of their other locations, and they have great locations, and easy to please burgers so I think they're a pretty cool chain! Other notable places include: Highland Park Bowl, the Lodgeroom, and CheckerHall and Arroyo Club read more

I think this is my first 10/10 burger. I typically hate burgers. This is amazing. Its a crispy throughout smash patty read more

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Look how they massacred my boy. Avoid at all cost. Burgerlords used to be the spot in HP, now it's a shell of its former self. If you are looking for a vegan burger I think you're SOL in the area. For the meat lovers out there, not worth it. Do yourself a favor and try any other smash burger in NELA. I guarantee you'll be disappointed here and left wondering "why did I spend $25 on that." read more

Honestly, I was craving a burger and fries & I had a smash burger for the first time. It was lit you're getting a smashed burger with cheese and fries. Some type of sauce on the burger and the fries were really yummy. I think if you want to try something different and craving a fatty craving this is the perfect place to go! read more

Shocked to learn they sold out and are no longer vegan. We came in on a Saturday night and the place was empty--how things change. Their new vegan burger is very disappointing; I'm not sure why they'd buy a business with such great recognition only to shoot themselves in the foot with terrible new food. Their breakfast burrito seems to be missing now as well which seems odd considering the new owners are known for their burritos? read more

SERVICE - located in highland park slightly off of a main road - street parking nearby - retro themed interior decor - lots of indoor seating in tables, booths, or at the counter - order and pay and then find a seat - cashiers were not very friendly or talkative - food served relatively quickly MENU - vegan burgers with two different patty options - average price ($14 per burger) FOOD - heatseeker (7/10): veggie burger patty with American cheese, Serrano pepper slaw, fried pickled jalapeños, pimiento cheese, and garlic aioli sandwiched between a fluffy brioche style bun. This was the monthly special so I had to try it. I liked the variety of textures from the creamy aioli to the crunchy pickles and the soft bread that slightly soaked up some of the sauce flavors. As someone who eats a lot of spicy food, this did not have a strong heat punch. The burger itself was a meaty texture and held together well. My friends who are not vegan said that it was one of the best burgers that they had eaten. WOULD I COME BACK? Yes! This is my second time coming and I've really enjoyed it. read more

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I've heard many great things about this place, but my experience was not so great here. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy the food as much as I thought I would. The pictures I see on Instagram look way better than the quality of their food. The burger looks so juicy, stacked, and full in their advertised pictures and posts; the texture of their "beefy" patty was not pleasant. My beefy patty was cold, chewy and dry. I would have liked more 2,000 Island sauce (which is delicious) on the side for my burger to help with the dryness. The menu is also a bit confusing and the guy at the register was not helpful at all in explaining the "Burgerlords Cheeseburger." When ordering the Burgerlords cheeseburger, I guess you have the option of "beefy patty" or "veggie patty." It was only when my cousin decided she wanted a "veggie burger" when the guy said "so you would like 3 Burgerlord cheeseburgers?" He did not mention anything about being able to choose your patty. Overall, the situation was very confusing and he did not bother helping us at all even though we clearly looked confused. Aside from the 2 beefy burgerlord cheeseburgers and 1 veggie burgerlord cheeseburger, we ordered the lord of the fries and crispy tofu nuggets. Again, the tofu nuggets had this unpleasant texture of soft melted tofu on your first bite with a slight crunch of the outside burnt crust. The two sauces I tried with the nuggets were ranch and bbq. The ranch was, in my opinion, nothing like ranch - it tasted like mayo. The lord of the fries were my favorite of all I tried. The cheese was melted perfectly on top of the fries and had yummy grilled onions and the 2,000 island sauce on top. I like the vibes the restaurant gave off - old diner vibes surrounded by cute lights and planters. Towards the end of the night, there are lights lit red by the window. There is parking across the street! 2 hour parking or metered parking is available. Plenty of street parking also. Unfortunately, this was not my favorite vegan burger joint! read more

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Wow, insanely racist establishment!!!!! I have never seen this kind of racism before. I watched this waitress treat this Arabic family with Palestinian scarves like dirt. She told them they need to leave 5 minutes after their food was served bc it's closing time (they had just ordered and it was exactly 9pm) and started grabbing ketchup and water cups away from them while they were eating. When one of them complained she just squirted a bunch of ketchup on their plates and walked away and started snickering with her coworker that had just taken their order laughing at them. This was like a bizarre version of mean girls! What was even worse it was clear that it was a family going out for graduation Night as one of their children were dressed in graduation regalia . Awful ! They are never getting my business again. read more

Pleasantly surprised to find that the burgers are SMASH burgers, not at all what the pictures show here on Yelp. They were delicious!! The fries were also amazing and came with a side of sauce which I especially loved read more

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Before the new ownership - 5 stars After - 1 star I'm only saying what others have already said: it's now overpriced, lacking the kitschy charm of the original, and now weirdly offers beef patties. Instead of keeping the prices reasonable, they are now well out of reach for the average person in LA looking for a meatless fast food option. Classic example of greed over community. read more

Meh. Only one food item on menu: cheeseburger and fries. Decor and ambiance is now sparse. Cheeseburger looked better than it tastes. Patty out of the bun for pictures for no reason, loads of raw onions. Only option was sauce: Thousand Island, ketchup, or mustard. Overall flavor was lacking and just off. Fries were excellent. Service was minimal. read more

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Waited for Yelp to let me write this because it was such a ridiculous deal I wanted everyone to know. Read about it the LA times. Drove down . Went in to an empty place. Sat at the counter. Waited. Waited. Finally a gal walks over and says I need to order over at the register. Ok. Order, pay. Ordered a shake too. After tasting discovered it's a vegan non dairy shake. Probably not horrible if you like that stuff. Just not for me. Graciously swapped it for a Can of Coke. Ice? Get serious. Only way to describe was they are just so full of themselves they figure all the cool kids will not call bs on them. They about broke the Yelp site. Guessing from pissed off guys like me. Guess is what $24 buys you at Brent's Deli in the valley. Best Pastrami Ruben in LA. Steak fries. Great service. Water with ice if you want. Amazing! read more

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Use to have the best veggie burgers around. After the last year of downsizing no longer have the option available when you go. They only have beef burger and fries. No shakes and no veggie options any longer read more

The way this place went downhill after being bought out by Wake & Late is absolutely insane. Burgerlords was my ALL TIME FAVORITE place to go in general, and now I mourn what was once the best vegan spot in all of LA. They completely stripped the restaurant of all character & ruined the name completely. Taking away the vegan menu was their biggest mistake, as well as making it plain and ugly on the inside. Mind you, $25 for a crappy smash burger & fries is ridiculous in itself. Hope they close down within the year so something else takes place. With these prices & reviews, I doubt they'll make it past 2025. read more

I don't ever leave bad reviews but I'm pretty upset. Came all the way from Oceanside to visit highland park for the afternoon and planned to hit Burgerlords (which I've been to many times) before leaving. Google says it opened at 4. We walked over at 6pm and it wasn't open. No sign. No social media to let anyone know. Such a waste of my time. I came up to highland park mostly to take my boyfriend here as this was my favorite LA burger spot. Lames. read more

I can finally leave a review after months of waiting?!? lol The food is overpriced and bland. I'm familiar with the previous menu and still wanted to give the new menu a try. The veggie burger was ok, nothing great. The fries were oily and hard. For the price I paid, I definitely expected better flavor and quality, never going back. read more

My partner went here about a year ago and was raving about it. We drove all the way there. Walked in and the guy at the counter said they scaled back their menu. They now have 1 item on their menu. Burger and fries for $25. We asked if they still had gluten free buns and they do not. But the guy said they could put it on lettuce. But they were out of lettuce. I kid you not. read more

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Absolutely insane behavior from new owners. Bought a well establish vegan place with a good following, and removed all the vegan options from menu. Only option left is a bland veggie patty (10 times worse than previous recipe) and fries, for which you'll have to spend $25 for. There was a market for a great vegan burger spot in the neighborhood. There is not a market for ANOTHER non vegan burger shop for $25 burgers. IQ and EQ from these folks seems to be lacking, but oh well, can't help everyone these days. read more

It was over 50$ for 2 burgers , fries , & soda. What world are we living in ? Are they butchering the cows back there ? Milling flour ? And that's all they have in the menu besides the vegan options . What in the world........ BurgerSlumLords read more

"Don't fix what ain't broke" ..... The new owners of Burgerlords are the victims of the original owners' exit strategy. They built up an empire and sold it at its peak. Burgerlords used to be cozy, with plenty of 60s and 70s decor, Christmas lights, trinkets and an incredibly friendly staff. Now it is a cold, aesthetic-less dump. This place has turned into a nightmare. My only hope is that they attempt to return it to its original vibe and original (extremely vegan friendly) menu, or shut down, so that something better can come into this prime location. read more

I'm not a big diner food kind of gal but some friends recommended this place because it was next to the venue we were headed next. It's a very retro style place with leather booths and old timey signs. I ordered the original with their house made veggie burger, which they claim has over 30 veggies in it. My husband got the smash burger and we shared the lord fries. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised! Not the typical greasy diner burger I'm used to. I could actually see whole chickpeas in this patty! The toppings tasted fresh and crunchy, while the toppings were well ratioed. My husband enjoyed his, too, though he regrets not asking for lettuce/tomato/onion (doesn't come on that one). The wait wasn't terrible, considering the other Yelp reviews about delays. The only thing I'd knock them for is price and variety - even though there are four different types of burgers on the menu, they're hardly different. It really feels like two types: smash burger or original style. I can only imagine how tasty it would be if you could get grilled shrooms or avocado on it. But that's just me being picky. $10 for a burger without fries is a little high but not unusual for the area. This place is definitely worth a visit! read more

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That burger was insane and they played jazz at 830 on a Saturday night AND the cashier was great. I would recommend

Tried this place for the first time the other day, but there was only 1 item on the menu - burger and fries, 25 bucks for a so so burger and some ok fries. Milkshakes are small size and they are charging 8 bucks?! And it tasted so horrible, how can someone mess up classic flavors such as chocolate and cookies and cream?... Overall, this place is not worth it. You can get better food elsewhere for 35 bucks. read more

Pretty yummy food here and since it's so close to the Lodge, it's a great spot to eat at pre or post show. I came here before going to a show at the Lodge and thought it had a cool, classic diner-like vibe with updated twists. The cashier was friendly and helpful and my meal arrived fairly quickly. I ordered a vegan cheeseburger and my husband got a breakfast burrito. We swapped dishes to try each other's food so I could say 100% both orders were absolutely delicious. The burger had such a pretty presentation that I almost felt guilty for biting it. Upon tasting it, though, that guilt totally went away and I noshed away. I did see previous images of Burgerlord's menu so I expected more options to be available here. Please note that they changed their menu from other menu pics on Yelp and have excluded a handful of items read more

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Totally on point with the textures and certainly the appearance. Carnivores could be agreeable. The sauces in the burger are certainly a highlight in creating the taste of a burger. Constructed quite well there is much attention to the details for this burger alternative. Definitely, for the alternative, a visit will set you back about $25. Lifestyle or choice Burger Lords had created a good vegan burger. read more

The fries were amazing! My friend got the burger which also looked very tasty. I love the aesthetic of this place. Looks like a movie set! Love the disco ball. Staff was very friendly! read more

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Meh, but I'm in a good mood 'cause I just got laid, so I'm gonna throw down four stars. The fries are standard; the burger was typical for a fake; the Coke--from Mexico with pure cane sugar! Try it out and tell me what you think! read more

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Cheese burger - the patty was flavorful, super crispy on the outside and mushy on the inside. The cheese tasted like real American cheese. One of the best vegan burgers I've had. Tofu nuggets - the flavor was good and the texture inside was firmer than the burger patty. Definitely eat it with the ranch! read more

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Came on a quiet Wednesday Night and was surprised by the ambiance and decor. The shop was like a cute oldies diner! 10/10 for the ambiance. I wanted to check this place out as it had been compared to a vegan IN-N-OUT. I will have to agree with that statement. Just as tasty but plant-based!! I will say the burger was a bit too light on the spread making it a bit dry, but thats an easy fix. Lord of the Fries were just like Animal fries... yummy! I would come back again if I was in the area. read more

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LOVE that they use Tallow and NO SEED OILS. Was sooooooo good. Smash burger, fries and choc shake

Super cute interior! Lovely looking food, texture was fairly on par, but flavor was lacking for us even with grilled onions! Hehe We also couldn't tell the difference between the patties either (one being "beefy"). Tofu nuggets were great consistency but also meh on the flavor. Service could have been more enthusiastic too lol felt like we were bothering her (cashier gal). I personally don't have much comparison of other vegan burgers, and can def see this spot satisfying a meatless craving, but not for us with consideration of the high price point and no dietary restrictions. read more

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Just ordered from their updated menu, Food was ok but I'm wondering why they changed their menu drastically. They don't offer any lettuce or tomato on their burgers anymore? Or the lord of the fries??? This was the vegan in an out and now it's an overpriced burger joint. The vegan burger was ok but I really wish they didn't change up a perfectly fine menu, oh and the fries were soooooo salty. read more

This restaurant has moved to new ownership and it's really destroyed the food quality + experience. Sizing down the quality menu to a minimalist single item that is basically meat on a bun. Also getting rid of any welcoming meat alternatives. They also stripped the interior, killing the ambiance and pleasant vibe. Not only that but they also increased prices to around $25 all the while offering less. I strongly recommend looking elsewhere for your smash burger needs. read more