I and my dad came here for lunch on Feb. 11, 2025. That was a hard place to find, I have asked two UCLA students about the location. And the second guy leaded us to here. I greatly appreciated that help. They need to put some signs or directions or something. These were our first time Carl's Jr ever. Well, nothing was beyond my expectation. It was fine at all. We just ordered two single Big Cal, even charged ten cents for a bag. Dining area was clean, lots of UCLA students hanged out, or did their usual work. I and my wife came to this building on September 10, 2023. read more

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I want to thank Monica, she always has the best customer service. Always smiles and willing to help.

Note: Among the breakfast food, only the Breakfast Burger is served all day. Single char broiled cheeseburger. Charbroiled makes all the difference. Don't like processed cheese but hey, I could taste the artificial flavor. Like the crunch from all the iceberg lettuce but too much mayo, spread on both bun pieces. Plenty of napkins given. read more

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Monica always makes sure our order is done quickly, great service and staff! Quickest food in Ackerman building!

Placed my order at 12:07 and had to wait until 1:09 to receive it. My fries was cold and my drink was watered down. That's completely unacceptable. I've worked in fast food, I've been busy. There is no excuse why my food took that long y less they had 1 person as the cashier, cook, and bagger. Complete foolishness. read more

Leave your preconceived notions of fast food stereotypes at the door, and enter a world of greatness. This Carl's Jr is singlehandedly carrying all of fast food. Me and the Carl's Crew have eaten here every single week and have been served with the utmost service by Monica and Juffer. Every week Juffer was there to greet us with a gleaming smile and friendly disposition. No matter how indecisive we were with our order, Juffer always met us with patience and a smile. Every tough week was made infinitely better when seeing Juffer's face. The workers were personable and met our every need. We tried everything on the menu and it was exquisite. Some of our personal favorites included the Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger, the Double Famous Star, and the zucchini bites. Even if you decide to not order these things, you won't be disappointed. The only advice the Carl's Crew has for everyone is stay away from the jalapeno poppers. If there are any single ladies in the Westwood area, we would personally recommend you come here and meet Juffer. He is kind-hearted, devoted, and is an overall exceptional man. I would trust this man with my life. If you're ever on campus and need a quick and delicious bite, this is the place to go. Thank you Carl's Jr, Monica, and Juffer for all you've done. You guys have changed my life for the better. -Carl's Crew read more

My fiance goes here and each visit to CJ's ends up better than the last. Between pelican grill, spaghettini, nobu, Ruth's Chris, and more moderately fine dining experiences I've had, I say this with no sarcasm intended CJ's is the best. Who cares about the 170 dollar tomahawk steak Ruth's Chris has to offer when you can get the 2 for 5 mix and match and share an extravagant feast with the love of your life. Continue to treat yo girl, I fully recommend and back up the quality of this food with my word. Customer service is phenomenal, the owner came and shook my hand and granted me the blessing of being customer of the year, for which I graciously accepted. I love everything about UCLA, from the biochemistry professors who dress up for Halloween, to the beauty of the campus, to finally the history professors who refer to chat Gbt as ruining the minds of the youth (comparing it to the likes of crystal meth). read more

Carl's Jr - CJ's - Fast Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fast service, delicious food and nice smiley faces at register. Monica and her team members are the best and always super helpful even during rush hours. My fav burger place to eat at UCLA. read more

This place has saved my poor hungry soul many times! Conveniently located in Ackerman Union, Carl's Jr is always waiting for you. You just have to let it know your stomach is ready. On many occasions, this place is, of course, not the first place that comes to mind for food. But it is definitely one that is useful to have in your arsenal because of its great value and its late hours. I've tried the bacon cheeseburger, a hearty mess of "I don't want to know what I'm digesting." There is also the constant contender, the teriyaki burger, always packing a one-two with its sweet pineapple and its savory patty. Finally, I often get the spicy chicken sandwich. Just over a dollar, this little guy will kill that hunger and give your taste buds a kick while keeping your wallet happy. I don't know how many times I've wandered here from Powell late at night around 12 to get some motivation to keep studying. Also if you are planning on becoming a regular, definitely check out the Carl's Jr app. They give you great deals for checking in! Although this place isn't the fanciest of foods in Ackerman Union, it's still conveniently located to satiate that in-between class hunger with your wallet in mind. read more

Carl's Jr - located right in front of the big screen on A-level! - Fast Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ordered a CHARBROILED CHICKEN salad, for like $7. Received some iceberg lettuce, a mushed slice of tomato, and BBQ chicken. The chicken tasted like straight SUGAR. Why would it say charbroiled if it's actually sugar-marinated BBQ chicken? I don't understand. Went straight to the trash can unfortunately. read more

Yay, UCLA has a Carl's Jr. on campus. Wooo! I love it when I'm eating it. I hate it about 2 hours later and for the rest of the week. Then it starts all over again... Don't look at the "nutrition" facts on their website, they'll make you cry read more

Oh good lord. I'm sorry if you're reading this, because it probably means that you're considering patronizing this particular Carl's Jr. location at UCLA, and for some reason instead of just going for it, you're being indecisive and double-checking if it's good or not. You poor, poor soul. Well, I'm not entirely proud to say that I've probably eaten here like at least over ten times, and pretty much every time by choice. It started off so innocent / she had a vibe and a yelpa started diggin' it / I was a youngin' straight crushin' tryna play this stuff cool... Do you like J. Cole? Do you like the song Wet Dreamz? If you answered no to either of those, you now hate me for that horrific parody. Anyways, what I was trying to convey is that I actually did enjoy going to this Carl's Jr. the first few times I came here. And truthfully, every time before I order, I am a little excited. I get the same butterflies I get before any delicious meal. But then reality settles in. I'm only eating there because it's relatively cheap. I only ever get the Superstar combo at $5.50 or the spicy chicken sandwich at $1.49. I'm not really there to get the most amazing meal in the universe. I'm there because I'm being a cheapo college student who didn't make his lunch the night before. Inevitably, the meal makes you feel horrible. You realize that the quality isn't that great and that you're just ingesting a ton of fat at once. The mayonnaise just kind of is being lukewarm and instantly makes you question existence at all. You are not J. Cole. You are eating Carl's Jr. at your campus's student union. Again. At 10 P.M., because it's open that late and nothing else on campus is. Wow. But hey, Carl's Jr. is always there. Waiting. Smiling. Holding its little arms out. That same cashier who's always nice to you and makes you feel good is always there. The awesome huge screen in the dining area showing what's hot on TV at the moment--usually sports--is firing away. The app on your phone that gives you points and discounts when you check in makes it feel like you're getting a steal. You don't know why, but you always go back to it. Tough test? You find yourself at Carl's. Contracted a common cold? Carl's. Graduated? Carl's. I try to avoid this place if I can, but I can't deny that I end up here. And likely, you will too. Because it's Carl's. It's a Carl's World. read more

I was in a hurry yesterday and stopped in for a quick bite. John was the cashier and was very patient and polite. I saw other teammates cleaning and wiping down areas. read more

God I hate Carl's Jr. This one in particular. The burgers are disgusting so I wanted to try the fish and chips. I waited forever for them, and when I got them they were burning oil hot. That's ok because they were fast-food-fresh. When they cooled down I bit into them. The taste of the oil (which obviously needed to be changed) was absolutely disgusting. Even though they were deep-fried the batter was still raw in the middle on some of the pieces. Ok, I thought, on to the fries. The fries were dry as hell and stale. I threw the whole thing into the trash. Disgusting. Oh, and plus a drink it was $7.11. What a rip-off. OH, and if you use your debit card they charge you an extra dollar. WTF is that about?! read more

Do you know of any other Carls. Jr within a reasonable distance on the Westside? Hmmmmmmmm............... CAN YOU THINK OF ONE????? How many school campuses have that? ON CAMPUS BAR?????? FORGET THAT...... Instead of destroyin' my liver I'd rather clog my arteries!!!!!!!! There used to be a Carls. Jr in Westwood. But that is where the UCLA extension is right now on top of the starbucks on Lindbrook and Westwood BLVD...... *Get the big Carl and the Criss Cross fries. Your arteries will thank me later. read more

Solid food and good customer service! Will fix your order if it is wrong. I recommend

Visit: Monday, April 23, 2018 I decided to come by for a burger because I was starving and didn't have time to venture off campus for something proper. So Carl's Jr. it was. It was pretty late in the day, so there was nobody waiting and I put my order in right away. I ordered a bacon guacamole burger meal. The cashier asked me what size meal I wanted, and I asked for a medium, not remembering that that is actually an upgrade. So my simple fast food meal somehow came out to be $13. The sandwich itself tasted fine, but the hamburger meat was extremely bland and mealy, and probably of worse quality than any fast food burger I've had. The fries were alright. My soda was really watery, which makes me think they skimp on syrup in their soda fountain. The cashier wasn't all that nice, so I'd agree with the other Yelpers who've pointed out poor service here. For $13, I'd rather go to Wolfgang Puck upstairs. But the fact remains that Carl's Jr. is the only fast food burger joint in Ackerman, so that's probably enough to keep them in business. read more

This is just a counter using the student union seating. They are very disorganized and it took awhile to be acknowledged even though there were few customers waiting. The staff is very rude and disrespectful to customers. This Carls Jr. Is just not worth it even for fast food. read more

I usually avoid chain fast food joints, so I had really low expectations coming here, but I was pleasantly surprised. I got the 1/3 lb Tex Mex Bacon Burger with a side of small fries and small drink. The Tex Mex burger was actually really good! Tender and juicy on the inside, the patty was perfectly charbroiled. The fire roasted bell peppers still had a fresh crunch to them. The jalapeno very barely mildly spicy which is excellent because I can't handle most levels of spiciness. The fries were wilted and fried a bit beyond the optimal golden coloration to a slightly darker hue, but edible. I wish they offered healthier fountain drink options other than water. That small drink was way more volume than I expected. Can't imagine anyone needing a large. read more

Best in LA!! Fresh and good service. Definitely will eat after day. But only with coupon XD

This Carl's Jr..at UCLA...is a couple dollars HIGHER, or more..on a lot of their menu items! , Than other Carl's Jr. There are no bargains here. The real world stores always have some running special..NOT THIS STORE! They even charge Full Price for refills. This Carl's Jr..is all about Sticker Shock! read more

Carl's Junior is the first restaurant in which I ventured to try the Impossible burger patty! After coming to UCLA to tour the campus we wandered into the food court above the student store. Since this place was the only one open on a Saturday and their breakfast menu was already over, I decided to finally try the all-plant burger that I've been hearing about for over a year now. The cashier was super friendly and was a strong contrast to other fast food restaurants! We ordered the Beyond famous char and the Beyond cheeseburger char as well as a strawberry shake, medium fries and a large coke. Any doubt about the taste of the plant patty evaporated when I took a bite. The char flavor of the grill was still there, and there was a subtle meatiness to the patty even though it was more mushy than a beef patty is. Even so, the benefits of staying away from meat products is very beneficial to the environment and is an overall healthier choice! The shake was pretty sweet but a nice refreshment, but the large coke and the fries were just mediocre. From now on I will always order plant-based meat products if they are available for they are every bit as tasty as real meat products! read more

Carl's Jr - Friendliest staffed fast food restaurant I've been to! - Fast Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Convenient location and times, especially for hungry students looking for breakfast. I only get their hash brown nuggets because they're small and good for a quick filler. read more

Food: 4/5 Price: 2/5 This location is located in Ackerman Center in UCLA. Fast service, decent quality. 3 chicken tenders ($4.50) - 4/5. Juicy tenders, but tiny. read more

The place is good for two things -- convenience and your American fast-food fix right on the UCLA campus. The quality of the food is a hit or miss, depending on what time of day you go; as usual, the quality of the food goes down when they're busy. As with any place in Ackerman Union, don't go during the lunch rush hour! If you do, just be patient because there will be a long wait. **Use a credit card or cash to avoid the debit card transaction fee** Lately I've been going here for breakfast; I arrive on campus early to beat the traffic on my commute. Short wait, better service, and plenty of open tables and seating in the lounge area! Heck, I even got free tater tots the other morning! The guy at the register had finished ringing up people in line, noted my number and got me my order. I sat down, looked in the bag and realized he gave me free food. I'm not complaining! If you're here for breakfast, I recommend the Loaded or Big Country Breakfast Burritos. They don't look that big, but they're filling! Ask for salsa to go with it. I was a little bummed they didn't have hot sauce... read more

Dear Carl's Jr., Thank you for being open late late at night while I was studying for finals and everything else on the UCLA campus was closed. I wish that you had put the fact that you have veggie burgers on your menu instead of just on a tiny little sign on the opposite side of the counter from where I ordered. That way, I wouldn't have ended up eating fried zucchini for dinner. Oh well...at least I know for next time! Thanks, Courtney read more

Don't eat here. You will get sick!! Best to go upstairs to Panda or Sbarro. Had a sandwich and ended up with upset stomach. read more

It is awesome to have a Carl's Jr. on campus that has a full menu! All of the menu items that I have tried taste exactly how they are supposed to taste and it is just like getting food at any other Carl's Jr. Even with lots of people on campus during the lunch hour rush, the lines at Carl's seem to always be short. Carl's is really easy to find on campus, and is located in the area of the Ackerman Student Union formerly known as the Cooperage. It has now been completely redesigned with a huge TV that is great for watching sporting events and TV in general. There is typically plenty of indoor and outdoor seating in the vicinity, but if there is a major sporting event on the TV or if it is raining outside it is near impossible to find a place to sit. Otherwise, it is a great location to eat on campus. Finally UCLA has a new fast food restaurant on campus! read more

Nice place friendly and amazing staff only for that i will go again Thank you so much for kindness and respect shown to me i wish i will have same personality staff always and all place see you soon again read more

Every time I come, the staff is super friendly and the food is out so fast. These guys are great, especially the cashier whose name I think is Jesus. This food isn't what I usually want to eat, and it is overpriced. I keep coming back though because of their consistency & efficiency. read more

Our of all the fast food burger chains, Carl's Jr is actually one of my favorite places. Compared to other burger chains (McDonald's, Burger King, In-n-Out, Wendy's, Jack-in-the-Box, etc.), Carl's Jr has the thickest beef patty among all of them. "Where's the beef?" Well, it's not at Wendy's but at Carl's Jr. read more

One of my favorite, favorite spots to stop by and grab lunch at UCLA!! They always have very fresh ingredients..the salads are always crisp, and their menu choices are plentiful and satisfying. They have healthier options such as salads with grilled chicken and light balsamic vinegar. Also, they can make your hamburger protein style (wrapped in lettuce) for no cost. The prices are well fit for the student budget and the food is tasty--sounds great to me! Oh! and the service is always very quick too. Favorites: Turkey burger (hawaiian) wrapped in lettuce Grilled chicken salad Cranberry walnut salad read more

What would I do without this place and a huge stack of coupons? This place was my lifeblood. Westerns became a staple of my diet. Gets pretty hectic at lunch hours, but I always go there when it is about to close since I am always doing something on campus anyway. It is pretty annoying to actually pay with debit cards since they secretly charge you something like $0.50 -$1 extra. Have to say that this place isn't the healthiest, but how many engineers are that health conscious? Waking up for breakfast has been a huge challenge for me, but it is really worth it. The loaded biscuits, burritos, and the breakfast sandwich are really good. They really need to serve these 24/7 since I want to eat them after 10:30 AM. read more

True to recent ad slogans "Without us, some guys would starve", UCLA's contribution to fattening America is actually well received among the "healthy alternative" vendors at Ackerman Union. Sure, there's Taco Bell and also the fusion taco truck fleets, but you just can't beat the live flame broiled patty cook-out nestled next to the engineering halls. Like almost all Car's, this store front may not best accommodate the lunch swarm, but the students have a system down to move the crowds in-and-out of the pick-up counter. Best tip is to avoid inter-session crowds around 1150-1 MWF, 12-130 TR read more

This place was pretty hit and miss for a while, but now that they've gotten more popular with the new Breakfast biscuits, I've noticed that they've really stepped up their A game. While we're on the subject, I LOOOOOOOVVVVE the new breakfast biscuit sandwiches here (well from Carl's Jr. in general). They are 30984320984x better than the breakfast sandwiches from McDonald's and don't have such a heavy feeling once you've eaten them. Anyways, the service here is usually pretty good. As most people will say, don't go between the hours of 12-1:30 because you'll be waiting a while and there's a good chance there will be something wrong with your order. However, outside of those busy times, you should be good. They also accept all Carl's Jr. coupons, which are really good when you can find them in the Sunday paper or in the "junk mail" at home. They charge $1.00 for debit card use, so bring a credit card or cash! read more

Cons: This place has tacked on 29 cents to their spicy chicken and big burger. They always ask whether or not you want to make whatever you're ordering a combo (I now automatically say 'can I have a spicy chicken sandwich, just the sandwich'), and the wait times are longer than normal. Pros: Convenient, tasty cheap. A-OK in my opinion. read more

Ate here a few times. The food is decent however have felt sick every time after eating here.

Overpriced as I'd expect but the workers here can never get specific orders right. At least 3 times I've stated no eggs/Cheese on a biscuit and they fail to do this. What can you expect with their illiterate staff? read more

This should not be called "fast" food, literally. I'm the only one waiting at 8 in the morning, even so it takes them 10 mins to prepare a burger. The staff is just walking around doing nothing. read more

Western Bacon Cheeseburgers for $3.50 to get me through the week! Sometimes it's hella greasy, but I'm sure I burn those calories off just walking back to the apartments. Yeeep, I can always depend on Carl's Jr. for a quickie so I can get back to class on time (well, except at noon). read more