I wouldn't say this is the best smash burger I've had but the double cheeseburger we had here was really good and hit the spot. The patty was really tasty! We also got brussel sprouts but they were too burnt/bitter than we preferred. Service was quick and friendly. Would come back for the burger! read more

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

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People were really nice here, I came when it was close to closing and they were starting to clean up. Servers were really nice and even gave us a free drink. The fries here were really really good. They taste like a healthy (real) version of mcdonalds fries. This is my first experience eating a smash burger style and I thought it was decent. This rating is not relative to other smash burger places as I have never tried any other places. read more

For an excellent local smash burger, go to "For The Win." The burger is crispy, juicy and very tasty! Located in Alhambra's city center, a perfect spot for a great burger! The restaurant is clean and staff are friendly! So....YESS if you want a great smash burger GO HERE! don't miss out!!!! read more

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Sad replacement for the previous burger spot that used to be here! Kiosk ordering only and yes it does ask for tip even though you order, pickup your order and dispose of your trash! Ridiculous! We ordered 2 double burgers. 1 order of fries and a Mexican bottle of coke. $38! Wow should have gone to shake shack! We got our burgers.. they were smashed so thin and spread so wide that they looked like hamburger pancakes. Thinner than a slice of bacon! They tasted average and fries were salty and average. So disappointing! I heard good things at first but didn't read the latest reviews.... You need to read the reviews. Save your money smash a McDouble at McDonalds get a large order of fries and a coke for $12 and have less regret than overspending here. They were so empty that it makes me think that the won't last or have repeat customers. read more

For The Win - Double smashburger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

I ordered a hamburger thinking it would fall short of getting a cheeseburger but was not disappointed! I def had to munch off the crispy patty parts before getting to the good stuff. I loved the soft potato bun and pickles. I asked for their fry sauce on the side since I like tasting my food without the sauce distracting me of the original base flavors. It worked out well because I got to choose the amount of sauce I wanted. A large side of fries for under $5 was quite the deal. FYI, they give free fries in exchange for an honest review! read more

For The Win - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

I had heard about For The Win for awhile, was excited to hear they opened one here in Alhambra so I brought the family. Ordered five burgers, fries, and brussel sprouts. I tried each of our five burgers, one plain, one cheese burger, one cheese burger with lettuce tomatoes and pickles, one with bacon, and one with everything. Honestly was a little disappointed, the burgers them selves weren't seasoned much, very tasteless. Brussel sprouts were very salty so I was thirsty just to find they only carry Pepsi brand soda, much prefer coke. read more

First time trying this location. I've been to the downtown grand central market location previously and it was delicious. Ordering is really easy on their touch screen. The food only took a few minutes to come out and it was really good. They have a promotion right now for free fries with a review. Still the best smash burger in LA in my opinion. read more

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

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$43 for a triple and a single, bottled coke and a bottle of water. The buns were very tasty. The place is clean, a lot of seating, and it smells so good. The service was very good. Order filled immediately, but I guess cooking paper thin patties takes only a moment. Burgers were so tiny, we stopped by dominos pizza on the way home. So, add that to the $43, annoying. All in all, in my opinion, not enough food for our money. read more

I love smash burgers. I love how simple yet nostalgic it is & I feel like for the most part, you can't really go wrong with it. I had high hopes for this place since I kept hearing about it but I honestly didn't see anything special with it. The burger was really greasy, the fries were okay. The store itself is so bland and I couldn't even find it at first. Service was weird. A bunch of teenage kids standing around, not wanting to be there. No smiles, no greetings. I felt unwelcomed. Maybe i'll try a different location read more

Charging 12 bucks for a two dollar burger is a joke. All the flavor on the burger came from the over salted burger patty, cheap cheese and high school cafeteria bacon. Oh my mistake also from the twelve pounds of sauce they dumped on the burger. Never ordering this again. Anyone giving this place anything higher than a two star either is a friend of the owner / staff leaving a fake review or clearly likes being ripped off. read more

Hands-down, best burger in town! Get the double extra cheese, yum! The fries are delicious. Very simple straight forward menu. read more

Awesome vibe and really great food will definitely will come back Service was fast and super easy to order read more

For The Win - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

I don't normally review on yelp but had to with this place. We were in Alhambra near the movie theater and craving a burger. We saw people walking in and a passerby said it was good. Man was he right. You can tell they use grade a meat and ingredients. We ordered brussel sprouts and it did not disappoint. Staff was very attentive and hospitable when we walked in - overall great food and atmosphere. High recommend if you're ever in the area. read more

For The Win - Waiting for my delicious burger - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

The burger was good as far as smash burgers go, but it's hard to justify the price for essentially counter service burger and fries. Bill was about $80 for three burgers and fries with a few cans of soda. Menu was pared down from what they show online - the double cheeseburger wasn't available anymore for some reason? I'd rather just stick with In N Out read more

We really love the Glendale location, so we were super excited to have one coming to SGV....but they may need more training. Meat was overcooked and they gave us fries the portion of a kids meal....so glad we checked the food before we left. We took it back and they gave us a new batch. Definitely not as good as the Glendale location. Might have to come back when they've got it down. read more

For The Win - Check your to go fries!! Sad amount of sweet potato fries. They gave us a new one... - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

The burger was grilled very well and juicy! The service and food were excellent! I will return again.

These burgers are my favorite and are better quality and value than Shake Shack by far. I have been going to the newly opened location in Alhambra, but been to the one in Hollywood as well. In my opinion, I think the Alhambra location gives more meat and the burgers are bigger in general. In addition, the Alhambra location has a lot more space and wiggle room to move around, whereas the one in Hollywood feels a bit cramped and is a lot smaller. The staff in Alhambra are not the friendliest but honestly I just come for the burgers and it doesn't really bother me. The meat patties themselves are juicy, not dry at all, and have a lot of flavor especially with their house made sauce. It's similar to In n Out's spread. The patties are thin and I usually get a double if I'm very hungry. The bun is a potato bun, so it's nice and soft without getting soggy or wet. The burger also comes with pickles, grilled onion, and you can add cheese and other toppings for an extra charge. The star of the show is the sweet potato fries. These are the best fries I've had. They taste like they are double fried and extremely crunchy. The sweetness balances out with the saltiness and is the best side to accompany the burgers. I favor burgers that are thinner rather than thicker, so if you prefer this type of burger I definitely recommend! Although, these burgers are veryyy expensive. I believe they are the same price as Shake Shack or more. My total usually comes out to be $36 dollars for 2 burgers and fries. If you are trying to get a cheaper meal, this is not the place, but you can definitely taste the quality of the burger. read more

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

I came here last week. It was a nice experience. I ordered the triple cheese burger and fries. I've been craving this for around a year. Since I tried it at the Whittier location. This, in my opinion. Was way better. Mostly because the patties weren't smashed as thin as normal. Which was a great bonus for me. The extra thickness added lots of nice meaty juices to the burger. I know that wasn't supposed to happen, but it was 1 of those things that happened by mistake. Which in turn, made something I already liked a lot. Into something I now love. Plus, the fries will always be good with that amazing fry sauce. My partner ordered a cheese burger and said it was good. Then, proceeded to eat all my fries with the sauce. Sucks that you have to pay for the sauce. I feel like 1 should come with a fry order. read more

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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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This burger chain blew up on social media this year. I attempted to go to the Whittier location a few months ago, but the lines were insane, so I waited for the hype to die down before trying again. Safe to say that it was not worth it. As many have mentioned, the price is absolutely insane for how little food you get. Literally any other burger chain like In n Out, Shake Shack, the Habit, etc is more worth your money. Taste-wise, it was nothing special. If you're in the area and want a quick meal, I would stop by, but I wouldn't go out of your way to try it, and I probably won't be returning as there are better options. read more

Brussels sprouts were super lemony so if you like that then you'll like these! The smash burgers were very normal not anything amazing. I did rate lower because they don't have free water cups, they make you buy bottled water. Other than that just a basic burger joint nothing amazing and overpriced. read more

Place seems well kept and clean. Minus the sauce packets had sauce all over them (gross). Staff was neither friendly nor mean ‍. Burgers tasted like a McDonald's cheeseburger. Fries were pretty good.... Like McDonald's fries . Burgers were pretty small. For the price we paid for 2 burgers and fries we would've ate at a restaurant. Or could get 2 double doubles for the price of one cheese burger. Would I crave this place? No, never. Would I come back? If everyone else wanted to go lol read more

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A solid burger . A good sized smash burger. FTW does cost little more than other smash burgers. The sweet potato fries and Brussels sprouts do have crunch and chew. read more

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

Double cheeseburger was good. Dining area was clean and staff was accommodating. Would come again.

Extremely welcoming staff, who are consistently cleaning countertops and sweeping floors. Overall great smash burger layered with a fry sauce that has a light spice to it, onions, and pickles. read more

For The Win - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

The food is good however the prices are ridiculous & the customer service was poor! They had a spew uk for few weeks then when I asked if they still offered it the dude at counter was rude and obnoxious. read more

Came here for their highly rated smashburger ("Voted Best in LA") and fries but also decided to give their chicken sandwich a shot. I think the place is still getting its bearings but the workers were all perfectly friendly, and the establishment was clean and enjoyable. Location: - Sandwiched between Applebee's and Temptations confections. All in the same plaza as the movie theatre. ** 7/16/24 -- They don't have a sign yet so it's difficult to find if you don't already know it's there. There also isn't anything on the windows yet so it seems a little sus, but trust meee -- she's there! Parking: - Easiest bet would be to park in the structure next to the movie theatre. There's aaaaalways spots. However, if you're unlucky that day, you could always park in any of the surrounding plazas and cross the street Ordering: - You'll see the counter as soon as you walk thru the door. There's someone at the register taking orders in-person, but customers paying with card could also opt to use the self-service stations. We opted for the self-service screen. Incredibly straightforward -- choose your smashburger, number of patties, toppings... then add to order! There's also separate sections for sides, drinks, and the chicken sandwich. It was relatively empty when we went, so I'm not really sure how the lines would work, especially when it's busy. You can see from the counter that the burgers are being made (smashed) fresh to order, so the wait time for your food could also be pretty significant. ** KEEP IN MIND IT'LL COST EXTRA TO ADD ANYTHING TO YOUR BURGERS (i.e. lettuce, tomatoes, extra patties, etc.) ANY SAUCES ARE ALSO EXTRA and you'll definitely want to get their fry sauce (ketchup and mustard packets can be found on the counter, next to the utensils, for free) Food: DOUBLE SMASHBURGER (w/ lettuce) - The patties are just as advertised -- *~SMASHED~* in such a delicate way that your burger is still left with mouthwatering juiciness in the center, but a crispy and fragile lace skirt on the perimeter. The slice of cheese and grilled onions accompany the star(s) of the show to tie the flavor together on a soft, cloudy bun. Admittedly, I'm more of a regular patty girl than a smashed patty girl, but the flavor is there. The crispiness of the edges also adds an extra layer of oomph to the burger that you don't get with a regular burger, but at the sacrifice of a full bite of meat. If you love smashburgers, you'd probably thoroughly enjoy this one. FRENCH FRIES -- kind of surprised at how good the fries are, even without the sauce. The texture is perfect without feeling too oily, and with a light sprinkle of salt of top. I'd still recommend getting a side of the fry sauce (extra charge) to enjoy the fries even further. *** Sprinkle a packet of black pepper in (found next to the utensils) if you wanna take it evennnn furtherrrrr. If you know, you know. CHICKEN SANDWICH -- was kind of underwhelmed with this one. The chicken tenders (?/ fillets?) felt a little small with more batter than chicken in it. The buns here themselves are pretty small so I do understand it's difficult to fit anything much larger on them, but for the price, it's difficult not to feel some type of way. I would've tried it once no matter what for science, but I can't say I'd order it again. Pricing: $35 for the 3 orders. Whew. read more

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Putting a 4% "kitchen service charge" on the bill is a shady practice, so is forcing customers to pay $1.75 for a 15 cent water bottle instead of offering cups of water. On top of that the bathroom floor was extremely sticky and had a germ-spreading air dryer instead of paper towels. Hopefully I don't get food poisoning since they don't understand basic sanitation. Burger was decent. read more

Tasted really really good! Such a win! Honestly I should've gotten the triple. Great taste, very addicting. Also they don't have regular water cups, only sell drinks so be prepared for that. Friendly service. read more

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

Our first time eating at For The Win was a nightmare. My wife and I fell ill with food poisoning after eating their food. This was the first same meal we had together the days prior, since we've been on different schedules and ate different food. When I arrived at the store, the food was already bagged and sealed. Despite this, we ate it at home and initially felt fine. However, that night, we were severely unwell. It took days for us to recover. This incident completely ruined our experience with For The Win, and we'll never be returning. read more

Pros -parking lot Cons -burger is tiny for the price -patty isn't seasoned well or crispy -they barely put any grilled onions Rating 5.5/10 read more

Heavenly burgers hit the spot!! We got the double, savory and so cheesy. Perfection, we will be back.

We went for the anniversary special of buy one get one burger. The burger in the picture had lettuce tomato bacon and jalapeño on it. The server never told us what we paid 9$ for would be a thin bun and 1/4" meat patty. Not the one advertised. Service not good. Not a welcoming atmosphere We won't go back. read more

For the Win nails delivery through Grubhub--orders arrive correct and on time. Their double cheeseburger (no veggies) hits the spot for late-night cravings, and the fries stay surprisingly warm, even delivered. Living nearby helps, but their quality stands out. I miss the BOGO fries deal, but I'm excited to try the double double cheeseburger next. This burger joint is a local gem for a quick, satisfying meal. read more

Great spot, perfect before going to the movies, really great sweet potato fries, the shakes are not too sweet, and the burgers are decent, they have a nice crunch to them and they don't come with lettuce or tomato which i do not like on my burgers, my only complaint would be the patties are way too salty, but tolerable. Service is great and the atmosphere is nice. read more

First time, trying a Smashburger and was not disappointed. Friendly service and great burgers! read more

The service was welcoming and friendly. However, my order of two burgers and fries were over salted. I wasn't able to eat my dinner. Went straight to the trash can. It was my first time and I will try again. Maybe the Cook accidentally was over generous. read more

No tap water available? Ridiculous. Bland tomatoes. Self order kiosk asked for tip! No thanks. Better options nearby.

The best Smashburger I've had in a while! Everything just tastes very flavorful. I actually didn't know this was a popular spot. I was just craving a burger and we walked in. My toddler doesn't really like cheeseburgers, but he really liked this place. Customer service was great as well! Will definitely come back. read more

For The Win - Double cheeseburger with lettuce tomato. Side of fries - Burgers Near Me - Alhambra, California

Can't comment on the food as I had to get a refund. Their cook time is extremely slow. I ordered and was #213. They called out 178. After 47 minutes they were on 192!! 14 orders done in 47 minutes! You can't expect people to wait 2 hours for a burger. read more