Solid smash burger in the Valley. The patties are indeed super thin and crispy, it comes with pickles that cut the greasiness, great sauce (reminds a little of Big Mac sauce) and the classic American cheese. Although the cheeseburger was good, the star of the show was the sweet potato fries. They come in a good portion, crispy on the outside and super soft of the inside , like you're eating a mashed yam, and the salt amount was just right. I also got the milk shake, creamy and with real chunks of strawberries to my surprise. The place in Van nuys has seating tables but not a lot. read more

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Delicious smash burger! A little expensive but so is everything else right now. Order was ready when we got there.

Just a regular smash burger. Nothing to call home about and also it was very satisfying. Small location with your basic gen z service.

Love it Ong so fkn good . Perfect seasoning and coooked ssooooo gooooooooooood. Will return read more

food was good but the price to full ratio is completely off. two burgers, one order of fries, and a vanilla shake for $50 is ridiculous. the pictures of the burger online seemed way bigger than what they actually are. the burger is served on smaller plates which gives off the appearance that its huge but one is not enough to get you full. the burger is good tho, just not worth the price in my opinion. vanilla shake was actually really good, lots of whip cream tho so looked like more ice cream that was actually in there. overall, food was good but portions are not worth the price being charged read more

For The Win - Cheeseburger - Sandwiches Near Me - Van Nuys, California

They should be embarrassed. Was looking forward to trying them. I received a patty that was a thin, less than 1/4 inch, of gristle that one scrapes from a grill. It was literally partially meat and some other substance that gets shiny and carmelized when melted. I was so shocked I just had to weigh it. It was 2.6 ounces! That's with cheese. That makes it a slider portion of beef and grease but smashed to be bigger than a bun. The "onion" was a teaspoon of onionish jam on the thing. Oh and it's a place that's asks if you want to tip after you placed your order yourself on a screen and someone calls out your name while putting your bag on a counter. Neighbors, please consider that around the corner on Sepulveda is the best burger in the Valley at a Mexican restaurant that cooks them quick and to go. (Foodies know that burgers in Mexican joints tend to be really good). Or just go one mile away to the "drive up oldies diner" for a HUGE delicious burger for half the price at a place famous across the valley for their shakes. I'm disappointed the new burger joint in our hood is so skimpy on the protein, requiring people to order double meat and double cheese, thereby paying more. read more

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Not sure what all of the fuss is about. It was good, but it certainly didn't rock my world. 2 burgers 2 fries 2 Mexican Coke $40. To me, In n Out is what a hamburger is all about! read more

I think they get their sauce from a copacker now and it doesn't taste right, or even good. It's kinda gamey and truffly. Doesn't go with the burger. Also tried their loaded fries and the sauce with the sour onion and cheese was downright gross. I love in-n-out animal fries but this ain't it. Used to love this place. Too bad! read more

The hype is real!!! I finally made my way to FTW after hearing nonstop how they're putting out the best smash burger in LA. Came in Friday around 2 and was able to walk right up and start ordering. To get started you order from a tablet and customize your meal as desired. I figured I'd go big so I went with a triple smash with coke and fries. I probably didn't need a triple because it was a lot of meat(no diddy) but it was a fantastic burger. All the ingredients tasted fresh and the burger was flavorful and had those crispy edges that I look for in a smash burger. The inside had a small dining area and it was pretty warm inside enough that I changed my order from dine in to carry out. Wanna smash is my go to for smash burgers in the area but FTW is definitely making a impression on men read more

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Food was delicious. We had cheeseburgers. They come with grilled onions and sauce. Extra for jalapeño, lettuce, tomato or bacon. It's a smash burger, so thin and wide with really good seasoning. I had a lettuce wrap and they offer gf buns. Hubby had a regular bun. We both enjoyed are burgers and fries. Service is order at the counter and they call your name. It went pretty quickly even though they were super busy. There are about 6 tables, otherwise relatively small and pleasant. Nice people working there. read more

We got a double bacon cheeseburger, a bacon cheeseburger, fries, brussel sprouts, and a strawberry shake. Burgers and their special sauce were so good! Overall the brussel sprouts were good flavor but a little burnt. Food came out super fast! read more

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Another BS IG bust. Overhyped. Overpriced. Not great. Good fries. Not too friendly either. No hello. No goodbye. No thank you. Just a thank you from me. Per my son the burger connoisseur "that place sucked. No repeat." read more

Seen this place on social media so glad they opened close to my house. Burger was honestly really good. Not too big on the smash burger trend but this one hit the spot. Would definitely come back. read more

For The Win - Double and Single smash burger with fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Van Nuys, California

For The Win has the win for me! I was excited to see a location close. The place is small and the ventilation is not the best inside at least not when I went it was warm inside on a warm day so be mindful of that! Decor is simply nothing spectacular atmosphere wise. However, the burger is the star and that's enough for me to give 5 's. The flavor, the sauce, the pickles, bun, just everything was delicious about their food. They had the crispy edges which so many other places are missing. Service was fast they have one kiosk for ordering but you also order with someone at the counter! Highly recommended a go to in the SFV for a smash burger if you have a big appetite get a double. :) read more

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Finally tried this place for the first time. They don't have combos here so you have to buy everything separately. I decided not to get any fries because they cost 5 freakin dollars! The service was good/the cashier was friendly. I ordered a single cheeseburger for $9.76 and wanted fries but wasn't trying to spend $16. The burger was good! Not "the best I had" or anything but it was a solid smash burger. I'd def go back and have another one sometime if I have a craving for a quick smashed burger. As for ambiance- super casual. read more

For The Win - Menu as of 9/1/2024 - Sandwiches Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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For the win! Says it all. Delicious!!! Quick. Tasty. Worth the hype. Just opened up down the street in Van Nuys. Glad I found this place. Would recommend it any day of the week. Jason D read more

For The Win - Sandwiches Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Husband and I were craving a burger and we remembered that For The Win is in Van Nuys. Decided to pop over and try it out and we are glad we did. I ordered the smash cheeseburger (double) with onion and pickles and my husband had the patty melt. We shared some fries and Brussels sprouts. Loved the smash burger but found the fry sauce a tad overwhelming, I think next time I would hold the sauce and add it on myself so I could control the amount. We both really enjoyed the Brussels and the fries and my husband loved his patty melt. It was pretty hot in the restaurant so wasn't the most comfortable place to sit and enjoy dinner. Overall we really liked our food and will definitely be bac read more

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BEST BURGER EVERRR FTW is my new favorite burger Savory, juicy, well-seasoned I already know I'm gonna keep coming back read more

For The Win - Double Cheeseburger with bacon and jalapeño, double cheeseburger, sweet potato fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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Don't order the Brussels sprouts they were so salty and sour it's was not good, if that's the recipe they need to revise it. Smash burgers were good and glad to have this place in our neighborhood. Milkshake was great prefect amount of thickness and fresh strawberry taste! read more

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I've waited so long to try For the Win after all the hype. And move over, McD's, I've found my new burger cravings here. The staff is minimal but effective, service was friendly and quick. Food was freshly made to order! The fries are a must here, think McDonald's but just better. And the smashburgers were so good. Their sauce is what's makes these burgers delicious, paired with the soft potato bun. And the meat has that extra crispiness to it as it was smashed to perfection. I'm so happy this place opened up by my house, I don't have to drive very far to come back for more! Decor is simple, but their signature "For the Win" signage is unmistakeable. read more

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Came here today with my entire family, since my dad suggested we go out to eat burgers. We ended up liking the food a lot, along with the service. The ambiance was good, it just gave me that "burger joint" vibe. read more

As for a hamburger place it is pricy but I've been watching the reviews and finally went to try it for myself. My Yelp friends never let me down! Once again they were right with the taste of this burger being absolutely amazing. We ordered sweet potatoes and they were also fabulous and they give a good hefty portion. The special sauce is really good also. It's in a small and very crowded strip mall with a lot of other choices around. Parking is limited but park on the street if you have to. if you want a burger that won't let you down it is it! read more

Definitely for the win! The best smash burger I've had in a while. It's cooked perfectly and has sooo much flavor.

The crispy edges of the patty bring that perfect caramelized crunch, while the inside stays juicy. The bun is soft but holds everything together without falling apart. So satisfying! Rating: 8.5/10 read more

For The Win - Single smash with bacon - Sandwiches Near Me - Van Nuys, California

I saw For the Win pop up in my Instagram feed as the best burger in California. For the Win opened one up in Van Nuys which was so much easier for me to get to and surprisingly parking was even easy to find (small parking lot and no easy street parking). Of course I had to swing by and try the best burger in California so I treated an old friend of mine to a burger and fries for lunch. The ordering is easy, we used the self-service kiosk but they have someone who takes orders too. We placed our order and the food is cooked to order and doesn't take too long. We ate there to make sure we could eat the fries hot out of the fryer. The burger is very good, drippy messy good, nice bun, crispy edges to the meat and fresh produce. The fries were tender on the inside, fried long enough so you get a little bit of crispness and still taste potato. The order we got was a bit heavier on the salt than preferred but overall good hot fries. Overall, a very good smashburger. I'm old school so I'm a Bill's Burgers fan. My kids love smashburgers so I'll be heading back in the future. Sadly, I somehow deleted the pictures I took, next trip. read more

Ordered through DoorDash. The cheese burger smash were good. I like addition of the pickle. It made it sweet and tangy. The bun was soft - almost like a Hawaiian sweet roll. The fries were soggy when it got to me. I ordered the Brussels sprouts- I liked it. It was done well with lots of balsamic vinegar. It's good to try once. I don't Know if I will go back again. It was expensive on DoorDash - $75 for 2 burgers, 1 fries and 1 Brussels sprouts. Plus tip. read more

Is it me or is the burger like.. tasteless? I'm not sure if I set the bar too high. I got the double cheese burger with no add ons hoping that ordering simple would let the seasoning of the burger shine. It was disappointing. The burger itself is freshly made, but the taste just wasn't there. I'm leaving the star there for the sweet potato fries and because they were playing ATLA on the TV. Good luck for those looking for a better smash burger place. Not sure if I'll be back here tho. read more

For The Win - Double cheese Cheeseburger and Sweet Potato Friessweet - Sandwiches Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Genuinely excellent smashburger with nice char on the edges, an addictive sauce, and grilled onions and pickles on a soft eggy bun. The fries are of the thin and crisp McDonald's-inspired variety. The parking lots is free, but quite cramped, and folks with larger cars may struggle. Price is on the high side--my burger and fries came to $17 before tip, which they encourage on their kiosk. So very tasty, but an expensive treat. read more

One and done. I wasn't too crazy about the place and the smash burger. Bun too small and you had to add your own mustard and mayonnaise in packets. I bought a double cheeseburger and fries and it was over $20, too expensive. The only tasty thing was the fries. I was also charged .75 for a very small container of ranch dressing. I will not be back. read more

For The Win - Sandwiches Near Me - Van Nuys, California

This is just my opinion and back from my hiatus! Location: It is a cute place with a good amount of seating. The parking lot, even though there are plenty of spots, is annoying. The shop is clean and it still feels inviting. 4/5 Staff: The staff is nice, professional, welcoming, and they cook fast. Excellent 5/5. Price: It is pricey, but the food is worth it and everything is just going up these days so cannot blame just them. (ALSO YOU ARE IN LA SO EVERYTHING IS PRICEY) 3/5 Food: 3 Patty Cheese Burger: This has to be top 3 burger in all of Los Angeles! This burger may look simple, but has such a complex and delicious taste. I should have added jalapaneos, but really the cheeseburger itself is delcious. My wife even had a bite after it had been waiting for 50 mins and really enjoyed it. In n Out wishes their burgers tasted like this one (If I offended you good now prove me wrong or right and try it) 5/5 Fries: Very good and classic. My wife loved them and I should have asked for them extra crispy. 4.5/5 Vanilla and Strawberry Milk Shake: Good, but very expensive. I ordered them extra thick and it was thicker than like a Mcdonalds Shake. My wife and I just thought they would be bigger and better for the price. 3.5/5 Conclusion: Look if you are in LA you should get a burger here. Their burgers are amazing, mouth watering, and gorgeous. Yes there are cheaper spots with "good burgers", but if you want a high end cheeseburger come here! I really want to say the staff made the experience great as well as I did not have to wait long. Originally I only came here because I saw it on Tiktok/Youtube shorts from like a channel I think called Kev eats or something, but I am so glad I stopped by before I started my diet. My yelp rating 5/5 and my rating 5/5 read more

For The Win - 3 patty Cheeseburger - Sandwiches Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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Smash burger heaven! It's located in a pretty nondescript strip mall off of Sherman Way in a "blink-and-you'll-miss-it" situation, but it's a diamond in the rough. It's a small shop, with indoor dining tables and a counter that faces the parking lot. It's clean, and the staff is friendly despite being super busy cranking out top notch patties. Okay, the part you came for, the food: I ordered a triple cheeseburger with bacon and a side of fries. The burger is a 5 out of 5. The beef patties have beautiful, crispy edges with a moist, slightly pink center. The patties are well seasoned and it comes through in every bite. The cheese is creamy and melty and pairs really well with their house sauce. The pickles are thick and tart, which add to the savoriness of the patties. The bacon was crispy and salty which, coupled with the crispy edges of the patties, added some pleasant texture to the burger. The caramelized onions add a little sweetness to the mix and act as a foil to some of the overall saltiness. It's a very nice touch. The bun is brioche (I believe). It's pillowy and soaks up all the flavors of the meat and sauce. I'll definitely be coming back to this spot again, and I highly recommend it to anyone who takes their burgers seriously. read more

For The Win - Triple cheeseburger with bacon and a side of fries. - Sandwiches Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Their smash burger is so thin! I wasn't sure if I would be full on a single patty so I ordered the triple. That was a mistake because it was so oily that I it was too much for me to eat. I would have been happier with a single or double. Their sauce was SOOO GOOD!. Definitely order an extra side of that for your fries. Also the sweet potato fries were amazing! They were pretty busy but we were able to snag a table and our order came out pretty quick considering it was a Fri night. The cashier was very helpful and pleasant. The parking in this lot is difficult due to the shopping center being pretty popular. Lots of other popular eateries all very close. The ADA spot kept being used by non ADA sign holders. read more

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I've been hearing about this spot for about a year now, glad they finally have a location in the valley. This is easily one of the best smash burgers I've ever had. The flavor of the patty, the crust, the cheese, the bun, the bacon, the onion, the sauce, they did everything right! Not to many places leave me speechless but this one definitely did, there isn't one thing I would change, the fries were great as well, I liked the regular fries a bit more than the sweet potato fries but you can't go wrong here. Check them out! read more

For The Win - Triple cheeseburger jalapeno & bacon - Sandwiches Near Me - Van Nuys, California

I love their food selection here. Everything is quite solid however the prices can get expensive. I liked got fast the service is and there casual atmosphere the shop has. read more

The burger spot definitely has a great atmosphere super friendly staff. I was lucky enough to get a free single and order a double burger for 8$ with the 4$ fries. The fries were skinny, crispy and soft. The burger was definitely giving Big Mac and McDouble vibes. Super juicy meat, a lot of sauce and the buns were nicely toasted. I will say the pickles are a little mediocre but overall a great burger. read more

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I haven't been to the original location so I don't have that point of comparison. I felt the burger was good, but not amazing. I appreciate that they offer the option to get a lettuce wrap for your burger instead of a bun (protein style). The sweet potato fries were really good and my fry holder was overflowing which was great! I do not appreciate that they do not give cups of water when you dine in, so you're forced to purchase a water bottle or other drink. Also, I found it slightly odd that the cashier acted in the same way you might expect if they were having a huge rush of customers even when there is hardly anyone there. Talking quickly to get your order when no one is behind you in line. Calling out your name when your order is ready even though you're the only person waiting for food. I would come back if I was in the area and craving a burger. I would not drive far or wait in a long line for this. read more

For The Win - Aftermath of my lettuce wrap double cheeseburger... apologies to my arteries - Sandwiches Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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A very good smash burger, but I don't think it's the best in LA. I got a single, super super thin patty, nicely seasoned with cheese. I think I would've been more satisfied with a double. The inside is small but there are a few tables. We came on a busy Friday night, you order on a kiosk and it came out within 10 mins. We ordered regular fries and sweet potato fries - both were crispy and salted nicely. After the whole experience its good, but given the high competition for smash burgers right now, I'm not dying to come back! read more

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Well. Imma just say this....after eating at the Hollywood location, I was very disappointed. That first FTW burger had me dancing in my seat...it was THAT GOOD. The patty was seasoned well and was much bigger than the bun it came on. The cheese was cheesin' 10/10. I was expecting that same feeling from the Van Nuys location. I was also excited because the parking sitch was also going to be better. Well, after about a 30+ minute wait...I was asked by someone else "is this wait usual?" I told them that it was new and from my first experience...it's well worth the wait. A minute later...my name was called. First off...I touched my bun and it was cool...it should have been at least warm..that was my first disappointment. As for a seasoned patty..not so much and I had to check to see if cheese was on my burger. I also ordered fries...they were overcooked, crunchy. I don't know what costs are being cut but there was definitely a difference in taste. Lastly, as for ambience...being busy and having a wait was expected but as a Black woman...and luckily my 10yo son wasn't with me...the choice in music playing was vulgar and offensive. Hearing b*tch and n!&&a, etc blasting while eating ain't cool...and there were small kids present too. I full well know creating a vibe can be done without all the vulgarness. I really was looking forward to coming again and making this one of my two smash burger spots here in the valley. read more

Amazing smash burgers, even better Brussels sprouts, and yummy fries. What more could you ask for in a burger joint? The service is courteous and quick. There's seating available or you could grab your order to go. There is ample parking in the lot of the plaza, and they accept Apple Pay. FTW is a solid choice for a good and quick burger! read more

So delicious, and with an actual gluten free bun. The burger and sauce is so tasty and I like their fresh, hot skinny fries. Only wish they had better drink options but water will do for these delicious burgers. read more