I was in the area and remembered my prior visit and meal, so I decided to stop for a smash burger. You can order online for pickup or dine in. My food was ready when I arrived. It's a basic menu of burgers and fries (regular or sweet potato). I noticed this location did not list a patty melt or chicken sandwich that are available at their other locations. They may be able to whip up a patty melt since they do offer grilled cheese and burgers. It's worth asking for if you're interested. The smash patty was handmade, cooked to perfection with grilled onions, pickles, and their secret "fry" sauce on a potato bun $8, add $1 for cheese. This is a casual burger joint, clean, ample seating indoors and outside in the courtyard. It is located in the Renaissance Plaza, next to the Edward's IMAX movie theater. They've got you covered for lunch and dinner, open 7 days a week from 11AM-10PM. Enjoy and don't forget to tell'em that Rosemary sent ya! read more

For the win was a decent burger with healthy portions of sides. The smash burger was nice and crispy in mini size. The fries were big servings with sweet potato fries as my favorite. Service was good, we were helped fairly quickly with our food coming out just as fast. The ambiance was bright and clean. It's quite a spacious area with seating along the wall. Overall 4/5 stars because the prices are higher than usual. We wanted to try brussel sprouts but the $8 did not seem like a good deal. read more

For The Win - For the win with yelp eliter jeff - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

We got single cheeseburger. It was delicious. Proper smash burger. At $9 though? Not worth it. Way too small. Fries is like mcd style but crispier. We had finished the burger by the time fries came out. Staff was nice but... we asked how big is the fries, and she told us to basically look at the picture, as they were true to size. They weren't. Picture looked way smaller. 1 is probably enough for 2, considering the size of the burger (unless you're trying to fill up). The condiments are all packets and self serve. Some are sticky. The booths looked a bit dusty next to the sunny glass door, even though we were came a little after 11 (they open at 11). They took over the old grill 'em all. It's now more of a quick serve. No crazy decor or music like the old place. Overall burger was tasty and hopefully they survive in this tough economy. read more

For The Win - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

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The sweet potato fries were cold. The burger was good i guess. Im not gonna say what time i went but the service was terrible. Tried to make me feel guilty for showing up a little late. Giving me attitude. freak that, just go to a local owned or shake shack. Dont go here. read more

Stopped in for a quick snack while picking up dinner. It was super easy to place an order through the kiosk and didn't wait long before we had a freshly made smashburger. Since we went at kind of an odd time, the place was practically empty but it could easily accommodate a large crowd. We just ordered a simple cheese burger with no sides or add-ons (the perfect snack!). It came out super hot and had those delicious smashburger crispy edges. A nice thin patty that melted in perfectly with the cheese but stayed juicy. Not dry at all! I would absolutely visit again but if I wanted one of these for a full meal I would likely get sides and add-ons as well! Overall, a great experience and I'm glad we stopped in! read more

For The Win - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

When I first looked at it, it has a pretty normal exterior. When I ordered the food, the server was very nice. I ordered the triple cheeseburger meal with diet coke for drink and fries on the side! When i took my first bite, I was astonished. It tasted really well. However, it was on the pricier end. I will definitely be back for it again read more

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Really love this place. I've tried their locations in Grand Central Market and Glendale and today Alhambra. Hands down the best burger in LA. For those older geezers it reminds me of what McDonalds burgers and fries used to be in a good way. Love the smash burgers, good crust, great sauce, and solid bun. You can't have a good burger without great fries... you know who I'm talking about. Fries are perfectly fried with a nice crust and just the right softness inside and seasoned just right.I wish they had fountain drinks or self service water, but maybe in the future. I really hope this location sticks because I don't want to drive so far to get a great burger. Also, pro tip, skip the lettuce and tomatoes so you get the full experience of a smash burger. Also, FTW management, if you are reading this, please open a location in the Bay Area. There is nothing remotely close to anything this good up there. People up there think that the place that has the inedible fries the best thing ever. Show them how it's supposed to be done! read more

I tried the burger and it was pretty good. The fries were fresh and we added bacon to our order. It is one of the few smash burgers in the area. Utensils are available for you to grab and use. Restrooms are available. read more

For The Win - Fries - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Really yummy simple smash burgers! The potato fries are also super delicious--perfectly salted and crispy. Staff are all extremely kind and informative. Knocked down a star because a triple cheeseburger is $16 without any additional toppings. That's honestly just too expensive, especially with in-n-out just down the street. Abundant free parking behind the plaza next to the theater. read more

For The Win - Cheeseburger and Fries - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

(IG @foodwithdeni) Finally tried the iconic @forthewinla for their smashburgers! We ordered the double patty cheeseburger & single patty hamburger sauce on the side + both with jalapeños and paired it with the CRISPIEST fries + Mexican coke *Plenty of seating inside & Parking structure available *They have multiple locations in LA so be sure to check it out! read more

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The location is very easy to find, but every time I pass by, I'm not sure if they're open or not. Both regular and sweet potato fries were salty. We didnt order the brusselsprouts, but $9 for an order seemed a little steep for us. The burgers didn't have any sauce inside. The bacon was over cooked, and really hard to bite into. The shake was okay. The prices of everything is a la carte and the beverages are sold by the bottle or by the can depending on what you're ordering. They even charge you for pickles, jalapeños, ranch, and other sauces. Your basic ketchup/mayo/mustard was available on the side for free. The service we received wasn't bad but wasn't great either. We've never been here and we asked how it worked. They just told us scroll through the menu. The ambiance is casual and quiet. No TV to keep guests entertained as they wait for their food. when our order came up, they didn't bring it to us, we went to go pick it up at the counter. I won't be coming back because the price doesn't justify the flavor of the food as well as the quality and experience of the restaurant. read more

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For the Win in Alhambra serves up a winning combo of smashburgers and crispy fries that hit the mark - every bite feels like a victory - an all-around great spot! I stopped by with a friend, and let me tell you - It's exactly the kind of burger spot you dream about! We grabbed seats at the bar, which gave us the perfect view of the open kitchen, where you can see the awesome team members making your burger! I ordered the Hamburger with everything - tomato, onions, pickles, and sauce (because that's how a burger should be). The beef patty was smashed to perfection, giving it the classic crispy edge and carmelized flavor a smashburger is known for. The fries were golden and thin-cut, just as promised, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. A classic pairing that just makes your whole day better. The overall experience was great, from the food to the friendly team members, I had a wonderful time. I highly recommend it if you're looking for a chill spot with seriously good burgers! read more

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There was a ton of hype surrounding the opening of For The Win since the OG location had such good reviews and it brought up my expectations. I was a bit disappointed since I walked in and found that quite a few of the tables looked like they hadn't been cleaned up and the prices were quite high for what you get. It was quiet in the restaurant aside from the workers who were all talking to each other since the place was empty at the time when I went. I only ordered a cheeseburger and that alone came out to $10. The burger itself was decent but wasn't anything special. I'd say you're better off getting a double double with fries at in n out for around the same price. Grill em all will be missed. read more

For The Win - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

This is one of the most popular smashburgers on social media and what not, so we stopped by on our SoCal trip. Unfortunately I wasn't really blown away or impressed much honestly. It wasn't bad, but it also wasn't anything special in my opinion. I'd be interested in trying other smashburgers in the area before coming back here to be honest. I did like the sweet potato fries though. Crispy and salty, very good. Again though, not bad but not amazing either. read more

For The Win - Smashburger - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

Good burger but overpriced IMO. Everything in my tray photo cost $60. A single smash burger is about $10 and if you added lettuce, tomatoes, jalepenos, and bacon, everything is an additional charge. I probably wouldn't add any of it next time bc it was only ok and the bacon was old. Probably fried a while ago. The fries were fine, nothing special. We got two extra sauces and those were good. I liked the mustard one more. The burger itself is good, lots of caramelized flavor. Im glad I came to try it but don't think it's worth that much. read more

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Is FTW bad? No. But did my experience compare to the experience I got at Grill 'em All before For The Win took over their spot? No. Grill 'em All was amazing with creative delicious, large burgers. They had a memorable concept. They were one of the most stand out areas to eat in the Alhambra area. For The Win however is just average. It doesn't taste as good nor is it as satisfying for your tummy or wallet as In N Out. There are no soft serve drinks, which is inconvienient. The inside looks minimalistic, and without any patrons, very cold. The food leaves you dehydrated from the saltiness. The chicken sandwich was okay, but not the bedt ever. The fries were actually pretty interesting. They have a satisfying chew to them. I found them kind of addicting. Overall, considering how hungry I still was, and how even my 5 year old was still hungry after eating a sandwich, fries, and some milkshake, I would choose In n Out over this place. If I go back, it will be for convienience, probably. It's not busy, and ordering is easy. read more

For The Win - Chicken sandwich, smashed cheese burger, grilled cheese, fries - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Upon arriving, the staff greeted us in, and the self ordering kiosk was present. They have a total of 3 kiosk to.order your food. The store ws nice and clean. Theres plenty of tables and a bar to sit at. The pruce of the burgers was cheap but expensive at the same time. To add things..such a slettuce and tomatoes was extra. You would expect lettuce and tomatoes to be on the burger, but no.It'ss literally the patty, buns,the sauce, and pickles. Overall, the food was good for trying it out for the first time. read more

For The Win - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

We have had For The Win Burgers in the past and always thought they were tasty. Ordered it recently and wow, they fell off. The burgers are smaller than what I remember. The bun was cold and hard. The only thing that deserves some praise is the fries. Not sure I'll be coming back again after this. read more

A little disorganized but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt because they are still new. The service just seemed like they were struggling to get orders to customers. They have a self order kiosk as well as a teller. We went to the self kiosk, ordered, and put our names down. After 10 minutes, an order was given to pair of customers to which they opened and examined it. They then realized it was not theirs and brought it back to the cashier. She stood there and looked at me sitting I guess hoping if I'd notice her. I hear her go "I think this is theirs" as we made eye contact so I walked up to her. I grabbed the tray and went back to the table only to realize that it also was not mine. I guess the tickets that get sent to the kitchen doesn't tell you whose order it is which is weird to me. We finally received our food after another 5 to 10 minutes and thankfully it was correct. Onto the food: - Burgers: cold and probably the size of my palm. For the price we paid, it was kind of disappointing. We also had to pay extra for vegetables which is kind of crazy. The price is no fault of the store itself because I'm fully aware that this place is now becoming a chain. However, I can't get over the fact that it seemed like our burgers had been sitting out for a while. The bun was mushy and patty thoroughly chilled. - Fries: also cold and only half filled. Didn't want to get a side of their sauce because the price was a little more than what I bargained for especially for smash burgers where the patty is thin anyways. Overall, I'd probably come back in maybe a year after they establish a system that works and when I see reviews getting better. My visit can be summed up in the following words: cold and kind of sad. There's parking in the back but it's kind of small and shared with an Albertsons I think? If not, Edward's has a parking lot that's a little of a walk but not too damning. read more

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I was so excited to have For The Win burgers in Alhambra. Now I can get this just less than 10 minutes away from me! My go-to order here is the double cheese burger and fries. And we decided to try the chicken sandwich also. Their burgers are the best, in my opinion. I love how flat the patties are and a slight crunch on the outer edge. And their buns are so soft and my favorite type of buns. As for the chicken sandwich, it was okay but not the best. It is very basic fried chicken in the same buns as the burgers. A plus is that the chicken wasn't dry. Overall great smash burger! It is on the pricey side but the quality is there. Definitely give it a try. read more

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Today was the grand opening of FTW's Alhambra location and they were giving away 300 burgers. My goal was to go when the promotion ended to avoid the lines/wait time. Well, the line was gone by the time I got there but many people were still waiting on their orders. Somehow, I still made the cut and got a free burger even though I made it to the front at 1 p.m. The overall wait, however, was a little over an hour. This is to be expected as it was their grand opening. Anyways, if you have ever had a smash burger from this place you know their burgers are elite. The fry sauce ($1.25) that you must order with your fries is the star of the show (see my review for the Glendale location). I cannot stress how lucky we are to finally get a location so close to home. Get your burger on, people - you will not be disappointed! Parking is super easy as there is a parking structure next to the plaza the restaurant is in. There is a decent sized dining area unlike the Glendale location. I took mine to go and my food was still warm when I arrived (10 min drive). The hostess from the Glendale location, who is an absolute doll, has transferred to this location so you can all expect excellent service from this girlie. read more

For The Win - Inside of the restaurant. - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

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It was my first time giving For The Win a try. I went around 5:30 pm on a weekday to pickup an order from a delivery app. There is a parking lot in the back, but it has limited spots, as it's also shared with surrounding businesses. The pickup process was straightforward and everything was bagged and ready. I ordered the cheeseburger with a side of sweet potato fries. The sweet potato fries were sweet, but it's soft not crispy. There was a large quantity of fries; that was probably the highlight of the order. When it came to the cheeseburger, it was very average. While the patty was crispy, the bun was very soft and didn't soak up the juices well. It was a bit soggy. Personally, I didn't think it was worth the price. read more

For The Win - Sweet Potato Fries - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I really wanted to like this place but it just didn't cut it for me. Maybe I'll try a different location & see how it goes. I know this location recently opened so maybe they haven't gotten everything together but it was kind of hard to find. They don't really have signage or any decor really. We walked in around 6pm & wasn't really greeted. A bunch of kids at the counter talking to each other and not really minding their customers. We ordered 2 double smash burgers, a hamburger for our toddler & 2 fries. Oh & 2 drinks. Salty is the only word I can really think of to say. It was like ordering salty grease with a side of burger. They need to work on their system when the food is ready. One girl would call the name while another girl would call the number. Bunch of customers confused and the wait time was pretty crazy. Now I do understand that it's new so maybe it's just a hiccup so that's why I'm being a little gracious with my rating read more

For The Win - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

2.75 stars The burgers are ok, but a little expensive and small menu for what you get. This location has big shoes to fill from the previous burgers tennant. I don't I'll try again, but there's nothing per se. I guess I'm not all on board the premium smash burgers train. If this is your jam, you'll probably rate it higher. read more

Burger is good, but if you're looking for the works like lettuce and tomato- you won't find it here. Fries feel like hospital cafeteria quality with extra salt. Paying $4.50 for a small mexicoke (when I could have spent half of that for the half liter little) hurt my soul. Decor was nothing to be excited about. Staff was friendly but not like In N Out friendly. Parking at this one can be hit or miss since you have the structure behind the movie theater. This is where the old Grill 'Em All used to be. For a $24 meal, I don't think I'd return but wanted to try it out to see what the hype was about. read more

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In a Wednesday afternoon in January, I came with hubby to have lunch here. There was 3 groups eating for lunch when I came in. The menu is basic. I ordered from the tablet of cheeseburger smashed burger with crispy fries and soda can. I didn't wait too long for the food. The cheeseburger was really smashed as described and it burned edges which tastes good. They fried the fries crispy and seasoned very well. I parked in the movie theater parking. I hope they get more business. read more

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We stopped by a few days ago. We ordered a cheese burger, a double cheeseburger and fries. All were delicious. The onions pressed into the patties and perfectly cooked. The sauce was really good too and did not over power the taste of meat. The service was good. You order on your own from a screen and pay. So, no cashier. The restaurant itself was clean and spacious. Luckily, we were the only ones when we ordered. There's a counter to sit at and a few tables. All in all, we thought it was really good. Though I did miss interacting with a server or at least someone to take your order. Besides that all good. read more

I've had For The Win on my list of places to go for a while now. I was planning to go to the Glendale location and saw Alhambra was closer. The cashier said they just opened this location 2 weeks ago. My friend and I went around 12pm on a Thursday and there were only a handful of people inside. I ordered a double cheeseburger with jalapeños, lettuce and bacon with a side of fries and bottle of water. I would give the burger and fries a 10/10! Flavorful, fresh and filling! The jalapeños really took the burger to the next level. My only suggestion is to offer fountain drinks instead of only bottled drinks. read more

For The Win - Double Cheeseburger with bacon and jalapeños - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I've had a smash burgers before and I have to say how delicious this one really is. I orders a double cheeseburger and added bacon and jalapeños to it with for an extra charge. This burger was made the right way with the crispy ends, and the cheese melted perfectly with their fry sauce and pickles in the burger. The bun was lightly toasted and I it was lightly crispy too. Fries are amazing. I like mine fries crispy outside and hot and fluffy in the inside. This is the perfect fry! The Alhambra location is fairly new and clean. Friendly staff and was greeted when I walked in. This location just opened July 18th. I went in a Thursdays and parking maybe a challenge. I believe there may be peking in the back somewhere. I just parked on the street. I strongly recommend Ready for the Win. The food was really good and maybe be a bit pricey for burgers and fries. It cause me about $25.00 including a water one water bottle . read more

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1st time visiting. First off Joshua was awesome! Received excellent customer service, 2nd the smash burgers were so delicious! The whole family enjoyed every bite. I don't think they left one bite. read more

Burger tour: For the Win is number one on our burger tour - just not this location. I was SUPER excited when I saw that one popped up in Alhambra. No longer have to drive to Glendale. However - this location seems to hit the mark. The service isn't great. Staff doesnt seem very personable to care to speak to clients. Still gave it a four bc I still love their smash burger. But staff really leaves a bad taste. I would also just stick with the burger and fries. read more

For The Win - Smash burger 5/5 Fries 5/5 Sweet potato fries 3/5 Chicken sando 3/5 - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

I haven't had smash burgers in quite a while. I saw that the For The Win chain was making waves across the LA burger scene, and finally it opened up a chain in Alhambra, whereas Grill Em All moved to Long Beach. So I decided to come to FTW to give it a try. Like Grill Em All, it's a fairly small establishment, but the staff were nice. There were self ordering kiosks up front. I ended up ordering a single hamburger to go. The sauce was nice, the bun was not too bad, and the onions were grilled which I love. The beef itself was a bit dry, which can always be a risk when eating smash burgers. I would've preferred a juicier patty myself, but overall the burger was decent. read more

For The Win - Single hamburger - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

Really solid smash burger, crispy edges, juicy patty, good bun-to-meat ratio. It's a little on the pricer side, but the quality and flavor make it worth it. Big shoutout to Randy though, he honestly made the whole experience. He went out of his way to make us feel welcome and comfortable, and his attitude was just super genuine and kind. It's rare to get that kind of service these days, and it really reminded me of what dining out is supposed to feel like, a little bump of love with your meal. read more

This was once my burger hangout when Grill em All was here. I love smash burgers so I had to try it out. The interior is boring and doesn't have a welcoming feel to it. I tried to order on the self order screen and it was confusing and there was no help from the workers. The cheeseburger with fries ended up being pretty good but a bit pricey. read more

For The Win - Single cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

I've been seeing this place pop up all over social media and had to try it. Came here on a Thursday night around 7pm. It was pretty empty but probably due to the holidays and the cold. It's in the same plaza as Renaissance theatre so you can park where you would normally for the theatre. You self order at the front. There are about 3 kiosks. I got the triple smash burger with lettuce and tomato. It was about $19. All the condiments are on the side. The burger was good but I'd still rather pick a 3x3 from In-n-out tbh. read more

I learned after dining here that I am not a fan of smashburgers. Ordered the triple smashburger and while the crispy edges were nice touch, the well-done patties were not pleasant to eat. I found them to be on the dryer side and not as flavorful. I much prefer to sync my teeth into a juicy and tender burger patty that's cooked to medium or medium rare. Also not a fan of the canned sodas, with each can costing $2.75, which I found to be on the pricier side. All in all, my triple burger with fries and two cans of soda comes out to be about $30.00. read more

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The burgers and loaded fries are sooooo good. Worth the price. Strawberry shake was delicious too. Even though I'm giving 5-stars I have feedback for the team at the Alhambra location. WIPE DOWN THE FREAKING TABLES, BOOTHS, AND CHARIS!! Guys, I was in today and spent $50 on 2 doubles, a loaded fries and a shake...and I ate on filthy tables. The sun was shining though and you could just see all of the dust all over the booths and tables. It was not appetizing. Again, food was amazing and I'll be back. But you guys need to keep the seating area clean. read more

For The Win - Dust the booths please - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I like the location which is right next to the movie theater. The place is spacious. The old homage to punch out is great! I've tried For the Win before and am impressed at how crispy the smash burger is. I tried the sweet potato fries as well. read more

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Would say it was okay overall. The burgers and fries are the items I ordered but would say for the middle score is because both were cooked inconsistent. The burger some parts were cooked like medium and other parts well done. I also believe if you just cooked raw onions in it that it would be okay since the grilled onion in it then cooked further just left a bitter taste for the burger. Fries were too salty on some parts and some over cooked and some were barely cooked. Parking can be found either in the street or the structure where the movie theater is read more

For The Win - Single smash burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

Very regular burger joint, the fries are fresh but only last 5 minutes, It gets soggy... I especially don't like they put the bun on the serving tray... how clean that tray can be?? Not much service and they only serve can soda .. read more

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