07.12.2026 Hubby and I decided to stop and try this place on our way back from spending the day in LA. We've seen it a few times because we've been around the corner at Loosies Pizza. The staff were friendly and attentive. We arrived right before the dinner rush. The place had TVs on and music playing. It seemed like a fun place to eat and hang out. One of the staff mentioned how they were packed last weekend with all the FIFA games. We ordered take out - a classic Hammer Burger, a half order of chili cheese fries, and a small order of onion rings. Sauce station was near the soda, you could get whichever ones you liked. Despite our 15 minute drive home, the food was still warm and really delicious. The burger had good flavor with and without their house sauce. The chili cheese fries were skinny fries with a cheese sauce and bean-less chili. The chili was filling and had a little kick to it. The batter-fried onion rings were (still) crispy and yummy with both ranch and the house sauce. We will definitely be back to fill our smashburger and chili cheese fries cravings! PS- The bathrooms were clean. read more

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this place is soooooo delicious!!! i went here with my mom about a month ago and i was absolutely stunned by the amount of sauce choices! it truly lives up to its reputation. the smash burgers were literally amazing. they use the perfect buns, meat with the most delectable and crispy little edges, and add delicious grilled onions. the burger was literally a 10/10, and i have no notes. my mom and i decided to try every. single. sauce. and i can confidently say that the white bbq, chipotle mayo, and garlic aioli should be sold nationwide in grocery stores. i need them injected into my veins. i was so beyond pleased with my experience at hammer burger, and ill 100% be coming back again! read more

If you are craving a good flat burger, this is the place for it! I went just before the lunch rush so my food came out quickly. I ordered the classic hammer burger and a side of onion rings. The crisp of the flat patty was just right and the onion rings were extra crunchy. They have all their sides in pump jars on the side and you really can't go wrong with which one to use for a dipping sauce. The eating section has 3 TVs up and felt spacious enough between tables. All in all a great place for a quick lunch and good eats. read more

Hammer Burger - Classic Hammer Burger and Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Wanna demolish a gloriously messy burger and catch the game at the same time? Then this is the spot for you! The Classic Burger arrives exactly how a smash burger should: wide, crispy-edged patties spilling over the bun, melty cheese, and mustardy House sauce dripping down our hands with every bite. What surprised us most was actually the sauce lineup. Most burger joints offer a couple of options and call it a day. Here, we've got buttermilk ranch, jalapeño ranch, chipotle mayo, white BBQ, Hammer sauce, and our fave: garlic toum. Creamy, garlicky, and addictive - we found ourselves dunking everything into it! The vibe is relaxed and lively, with plenty of TVs showing sports and a crowd that's there for good food and a good time. One thing to keep in mind: parking can be a bit of an adventure. There's plenty of metered street parking around, but it's a busy area, so you may need to circle a bit before scoring a spot. read more

Hammer Burger - Classic Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Hammer Burger has quickly become one of our favorite casual spots for smash burgers, hot dogs, and shakes. Their smash burgers are cooked perfectly every time -- crispy edges, juicy center -- and the Hammer Sauce takes them to another level. They also offer a variety of sauces for free, including chipotle mayo, ranch, and my personal favorite, the jalapeño ranch. All of them pair really well with their shoestring fries. We usually park in the nearby parking structure, which (if I'm remembering correctly) offers the first hour free. The only thing to be aware of is that the area sometimes hosts street events, and on those days the structure charges a flat $10 fee even if you're just there to eat. Otherwise, it's an easy short walk to the restaurant. Inside, Hammer Burger has both a bar area and a dining area. You order at the counter, and the food is brought out to you. The staff has always been friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Overall, great food, great service, and a solid spot for a satisfying smash burger. read more

Hammer Burger - Shoestring fry basket and classic hot dogs - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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We're back and we're still obsessed except this time I have to shout out their burger of the month: the chorizo smash. IT IS SO GOOD! It's like a burger and a taco had a baby. We made it a triple and got the pickled onions on the side just cause and no regrets. Sidenote another special shout out to the beeriest beer cheese I've ever had (in the best way), like this cheese is almost hoppy and I love it sm. Final shout out to the service! Everyone's always so nice and hospitable. We usually sit at the bar and enjoy one of their rotational draft beers :) read more

Hammer Burger - Chorizo burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

We hit up Hammer Burger to help celebrate their third anniversary. We love this place and have been coming since they opened so this review is long overdue. The location off 4th street in Santa Ana is perfect, walkable to so many other cool spots in the area like Mission Control and 4th Street market but the food, beer and service make Hammer Burger a must visit. The smash burgers are tops when it comes to smash burgers, with crispy lace around the edges, super soft buns and an amazing selection of delicious house made sauces. We love to get a burger, split a basket of fries and sample every sauce along the way. Our favs include the garlic sauce, hammer sauce and Chipotle mayo but they are all delicious and you can self serve as much as you want. This is definitely a place for craft beer lovers. They partner and collab with local breweries so you are always sure to find delicious, fun new beers. We tried a Dole Whip smoothie sour beer from Bottle Logic and it was insane - completely stretching the limits of craft beer and surprisingly amazing. We also got a hazy IPA that was great. If you love smash burgers, sauces and craft beer, you won't be disappointed. read more

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genuinely amazing burgers, I've been craving them ever since I first tried them. Service was good, the burgers were made pretty quickly, the price is a little expensive. I'm pretty sure the burgers were 12 each, however I would go get them again. Place was clean, and had cool art on the walls. and there were other business inside as well. Would definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Looking to indulge in some great smash burgers? Hammer Burger is your place to go to. Not only was the service quick, with great meat and great recommendations, but you can also get drinks and beer here as well. One of the things that we really enjoyed was the chili cheese fries. We had a long, fun night out and just wanted to devour some dolch with some great burger and fries, and Hammer Strength has never disappointed. Lots of space on the inside with plenty of TVs for you to watch the local World Cup games, and I'd highly recommend the West Coast IPA that they have. read more

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I was visiting OC and this is supposedly my friends favorite smash burger spot. I can see why! Love the vibe of this spot. We sat at the bar and the bartender was really cool and very helpful. I got a single patty and it was soo good! My friend said I should get a double but the single was plenty! We got some sides too, fried and onion rings. And the onion rings were perfect, perfect balance between onion and batter. Also they have all these different sauces, all are pretty good! Especially the garlic! Yummm Check them out! read more

Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Hammer Burger, or Hammer Burger. Where have you been??? I'm so lucky I came across this spot! Smash burgers that are consistent, delicious and have lots of sauce choices. Excellent customer services. A fun vibe to eat in or take out, they are amazing either way! I also get greeted by Pepper, and any questions are answered with confidence. To avoid long lines, I recommend placing an order online through their website. I ordered the Calibama and my partner got the Spicy Smash. We tend to switch it up every now and then. I also get my cravings satisfied by eating these burgers. Only downside is it's a longer drive than other places but most definitely worth it. The price point is very helpful too. Come to Hammer Burger! No gate keeping here for the best smash burger in Santa Ana. read more

Hammer Burger - Sauce choices - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Very solid smash burger. I had their original and spicy smash burger and both were pretty good. Their fries were average and onion rings were okay. They don't do anything wrong and overall it's good just doesn't amaze me. The price is a little high and the location is right next to 4th street so it's pretty good other than parking. Come try it because I'm sure it is worth it to try at least once. They also had 3-4 TVs and a bar area to come watch some games. Also a happy hour exists as well. read more

Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Another 5 star experience. This place keeps it simple and delicious. Great smash burger and excellent service. This time we went with the fried pickles and the sweet potato fries - both were a perfect pairing with the burger. I really enjoy all the fun dipping sauces to try. I will be back again. read more

Hammer Burger - Mexican Lager to enjoy with my burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

was craving a smash burgers and stopped by here for the first time! got their original hammer smash ($10) and single portion fries ($3). you order first at the register and they brought it to our table which is very nice. love their own housemade sauce bar (free!!!) and ample clean seating. smash burger is good, exactly what i was craving. it's nothing too unique though, maybe since i got the original one, but nice to try if you're in the area read more

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Sooooolid smash burger spot. The classic smash burger did not disappoint. Love that they have a big selection of self-service sauces to go with everything, including a house made hot sauce. It's a cool spot with a bar and plenty of seating. You order at the counter but servers come around and check on you to make sure you're enjoying the food. Definitely recommend checking this spot out if you want a quick burger stop! read more

Hammer Burger - Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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I really love this place. The burgers are great. The sides and sauces are good. But it's all about the burgers. Double spicy smash is my go to. I do notice a bit of disparity of quality depending on who is cooking. But generally I leave really really happy read more

Hammer Burger - Double spicy smash - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Looking for delicious smash burgers in OC? Look no further! Super flavorful burgers grilled to perfection with crispy edges! You have to try the fried pickles which are amazing! The best part is that they have a sauce bar with tons of sauces to pair with your burger and fries. The workers are friendly and helpful. Tons of table seating with a bar as well if you wanted to drink some beers. Located in downtown Santa Ana so parking is a challenge. I would recommend finding a structure nearby. read more

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Sorry I had already ate my burger lol. First time coming here, I wanted a quick bite and this burger was amazing! They do have vegetarian and vegan options here, even the buns could be vegan. I got the classic burger with impossible patty, they have these house made sauces all of them are good! I got ranch, jalapeño ranch and their hammer sauce. With root beer float on the side, the perfect lunch! Customer service was amazing super friendly and quick to help me with what I wanted. It's half a bar and restaurant it's pretty cozy in my opinion, they also have the games going on and that what I wanted to watch as well! Everything about this place is good! Everyone should check it out! read more

I will start this review by foolishly sharing that I was somehow misrouted by my phone's GPS so I had one heck of a time trying to find this place! That being said, I snagged parking in a structure with the 1st hour of parking free. Otherwise the streets near Hammer Burger have metered parking. I am not familiar with the area so I don't know if there is any truly free parking nearby. My adventure is not factored into my rating at all. On to the good parts! Once I found the place, I walked in and found a pretty cozy place with a nice seating area. I was quickly greeted and ordered my single hammer burger and side of fries. It doesn't look like they have combos, so I did not get a drink (but if you are familiar with my reviews at all, you know I already had a matcha latte anyway!) I was pleasantly surprised by a normal sized burger that I can actually finish in one sitting. I don't like huge burgers! This one was a good size for me. The patty is very thin and crispy and cascades over the bun. It looks huge but it's just very wide. My burger had pickles, cheese, grilled onions, and sauce. I did not find the sauce to be overpowering at all, but I also enjoy mustard. If you don't like mustard or aren't sure, get the sauce on the side. The pickles were awesome! Thick, crunchy, and the perfect tanginess. The fries are unremarkable, but good. Thin and soft with a little crispy, and perfect for dipping. Speaking of dipping...they know people love their sauce. When I ordered to-go, I was handed a paper bag to put condiments in! I grabbed a few sauces to try; Chipotle, Alabama white sauce, Hammer sauce, and jalapeño ranch. The jalapeño ranch was my favorite! It has a tasty roasted jalapeño flavor with a mild heat. If you aren't a fan of spicy things, don't worry because I'm not either. This was the perfect heat for my liking. It is a little thin and runny so it had trouble clinging to the fries but it is very dunkable. If you want a beer with your burger, you're covered! They seem to have a pretty extensive drink menu. Lots of beer and other drink options. I don't drink alcohol so I didn't try anything, but they have some that sound good! Was it good? Yes, fun trendy place, friendly service, good food, and fun sauces. Was it outstanding? I can't complain, but when parking is hard to find or not free, I have to weigh the pros and cons. I need to come back for a milk shake though; it's hard to pass up! If you can excuse the parking, it's worth the trip! read more

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Stopped by here for an early dinner. There is a good amount of parking around, including a nearby lot or meter parking right in front of the the store. Walking in, it looks pretty small since it looks like its combined with another store, but there's actually spacious seating on the farther right side. The environment is very welcoming and friendly here! I'm sure people come here to get a burger and have beer. I ordered the classic smash burger and a small size of fries. Which actually the small size of fries is pretty generous and can feed even for two! It didn't take too long for my order to be prepared, so service was quick and efficient. One thing I really enjoyed was how well their sauce bar is so STACKED. I loved trying all the new sauces here. I think the one I enjoyed the most was one of the bbq flavor ones.I also enjoyed how stacked their utensil area was, they are very well prepared. It's also all very clean too for a burger joint. Going in on the burger, it looked very messy to hold at first cause the patty and all was sticking out lol thank goodness for the knife and forks that they provide. The smashed patty was very flavorful, the hamburger bun was extremely soft, the melted cheese really brings out a lot of flavor, and their burger sauce all complements each other very well. Having to try all the sauces on the burger were all very nice too. The fries are on the slimmer side, but they're pretty solid and quite crispy. Enjoyable! Overall, experience was great here. Prices are reasonable for the quality of the burger. read more

Hammer Burger - Classic Smash Burger & Fries (Small) - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

The sweet potato fries were my favorite thing. All the sauces were cool to see, but they weren't the best. The service was really good, there was people walking around and would ask if you needed anything. My boyfriend had the chili cheese dog and he said it was not good. He also had the Smashburger fries however the fry to meat and sauce ratio was just not right and I feel like the fries didn't taste like much by themselves. The meat on the burger was good. I just think I maybe should've gotten a double that was my mistake. Ambiance was chill. read more

Hammer Burger - Sweet Potato Fries and Classic Hammer Burger with no onions - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I've tried a few smashburgers in OC, but I always come back here. Truly enjoyable! Now, let me tell you, the selection of sauces are SO GOOD. Try the white BBQ or Hammer Sauce! Beer selection and the vibes are also fantastic! Plus, the crew is very cool! read more

Hammer Burger - IPA - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Great food! Happy people! Honestly you can go with here. I really liked my beef dip/smash sandwich. It was so good. I've been testing you try this place for a long time. If you like Cincinnati style chili, then this still is a NUST STOP to enjoy that your of chili. Spicy loaded fries are great. Just ask around a great place to do but have have what I think is the best smash burger in the oc I've had so far. Just great people, great dining room and fantastic food. Totally great place to have a smash burger and fries. Is you go tell them Frankie sent you. It won't get you anything but I love supporting great local businesses who fully do things right with a smile. read more

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Really enjoyed my visit to Hammer Burger. The burger was cooked perfectly with crispy edges, and the fresh toppings made every bite satisfying. The fries were hot, crispy, and paired well with the meal. Service was friendly, and I'd happily stop by again to try more from the menu. read more

Such a yummy mom and pop shop in DT Santa Ana. They have a good variety on the menu from hot dogs to burgers, sides, and drinks. I really enjoyed the spicy hammer burger. It was super spicy and had nearly a full patty size equivalent of thinly chopped jalapeños. Super tasty and a well balanced burger! The sauces were delicious and I especially loved the spicy ranch and aioli. Excited to come again! read more

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Always looking for a good burger and this place didn't disappoint. Went in early on a Saturday and it was not too busy. It was clean and comfy. No frills but a few tv with all the sports playing. The counter server was very helpful and made great recommendations. The burger has a lot of meat and toppings so the bun was a little too small and doesn't really hold up but it is delicious! I will definitely go back when I am craving a good smash burger! read more

Hammer Burger - Spicy smash - grilled jalapeño are irresistible - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

The crew does a great job here. Excellent food. I'll be back for more. Fried pickles chill cheese burger read more

Hammer Burger - Chili Cheeseburger & Classic Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Great quality smash burgers for a fair price. We got the classic and the spicy smash (which does have a bit of a kick) but you can't really go wrong with either. In terms of parking, street parking would probably be the cheapest but there are also some lots/garages around. read more

Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Burgers are phenomenal!!!! Nobody else even comes close to making their perfect combination of a crispy patty, potato bun, sauce, pickles, onions and cheese. It seems so easy, but these guys are truly doing it right. Combo that with stellar fries and an ice cold beer, trifecta of mouth happiness! At this point I've ventured almost their entire menu and nothing, I mean nothing, has disappointed me. If you're going to do something, do it very well and that's what they do. Hats off to them! read more

i genuinely think about hammer burger every week. every time im here i want to order an extra burger. the yummiest tastiest smash burgers ive ever had. perfect bun to meat ratio. smash burgers are crispy but juicy. fries here are awesome. and crazy delicious sauce bar. the spicy smash burgers is my favorite! read more

Hammer Burger - Spicy Smash - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Came into this place with pretty high expectations as I saw they offer a garlic sauce, which my favorite burger establishment (The Friendly) has a garlic aioli and I feel that's what sets it apart from the competition. I ordered a 2 classic smashes, one with just their house sauce and 1 where I put the garlic sauce on it as well. I also ordered a flatty melt and fries. Right off the bat, the staff was super friendly during the whole process and I really appreciate their sauce bar that allows you to try different sauces in whatever quantity you feel fits best without having to worry about extra cost. The burger itself I'd say was a 4.5/5, super good! I didn't love the crispy edges on the smash burger that extended out of the bun because I felt the patty alone didn't have the most flavor, and I wasn't the biggest fan of the house sauce by itself, as it's essentially just mustard. It is worth mentioning that my wife did enjoy the crispy edges so different strokes for different folks, you might appreciate it. When you get into the bun and everything mixes (bun, sauce, cheese, onions, pickles and patty) is when the hype for Hammer Burger is lived up to. The smash burger with house and garlic sauce was by far my favorite so I recommend trying that combo out. The flatty melt was arguably better than the burger, and that's no diss to the burger, the flatty was just really really good. Overall, a great experience and would come back again. read more

Hammer Burger - Classic Hammer Burger Flatty Melt Shoestring Fries - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

A very yummy smash burger indeed!!! I got the spicy smash and I was really impressed. The meat was flavorful and juicy and the jalapeños and sauce created the perfect balance. I do wish my burger had more veggies though. I know smash style don't often add veggies, but just burger and bun makes me feel a little silly. Ecspecially when you also didn't love the bun and felt it was too heavy for the patty. I love that they had home made sauces! We tried all of them and only ended up liking 2 of them (chipotle mayo and garlic) the rest barely had any flavor. The sweet potato and string fries were DELICIOUS!!! The service was friendly and even asked us if this was our first time and made recommendations. I def felt taken care of it! And ambiance wise, this place was def more hip. Open area and lots of seating! read more

Hammer Burger - Spicy Smash, Shoestring Fries - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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First time visiting Hammer's Burgers and it did not disappoint! While we were standing in line, another guest asked if it was our first time and started raving about how great the food was, which was already a good sign. Juju the waitress/cashier, explained everything in full detail! I had the vegetarian smash burger and my daughter had the smashed fatty melt both were seasoned so well and absolutely scrumptious. The burgers were fire! As we were leaving, the manager Sireen took the time to talk with us and provided excellent customer service. Great food Great MUSIC and great experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

Hammer Burger - Flatty Melt - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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This place is a really lowkey spot, every time I go it's clean and empty which I enjoy. The food is great, ok priced and fast! Their burgers have great taste definitely a great place to hang out in downtown. read more

Hammer Burger - Spicy Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Food****// I really like the food quality and portion they offer. Good amount for the price and also lots of sauces available for diff taste buds. Service***// standard order over the counter and they bring it up for you. Self serve drinks and sauce station Ambiance****// good chill vibe with television available. Nice place to hang out in the Friday afternoon read more

Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Unfortunately this time around my experience wasn't so great. I've been here a few times and it's alway been awesome! So I really hyped it up for my friends that we should definitely check it out. But this time we were very disappointed with the service during the visit. We ordered 2 veggie burgers, it felt like but the order was forgotten and we ended up waiting an hour for our food. When we asked the staff they couldn't figure out what happened to our order. They did offer us fries and a drink, which we appreciated, but the long wait and lack of communication was still very frustrating. I'm not going to deny that when we finally got our Veggie Burger it was amazingly delicious. read more

Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Stopped by Hammer Burger with a couple of friends on a Friday afternoon. They offer a variety of smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, milkshakes, and fries! They also have a delicious array of house-made sauces. We ordered three classic burgers, sweet potato fries, shoestring fries, and a caesar salad. The smash burger was absolutely delicious, with the crispiest edges ever. We must've gotten a salty batch, though, because they were very salty. The salad was needed but lacked that classic caesar dressing kick. We are sauce monsters™, so we were excited to try them all. We each found a favorite. The garlic and jalapeño sauces were the top picks. The sweet potato and shoestring fries were perfect vessels for the sauces! Oh, and the happy hour pricing was pretty good! read more

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It was amazing to go to the Hammer Burger on my birthday! Couple weeks back late, May. There was a lovely kind soul that gave me ice cream for my birthday while I waited for my burgers. & even added sprinkles to make it extra special. This is my second visit and I'm never disappointed. :) the food is just 10 out of 10/10 Plus! very flavorful and freshly made to order. (let's not forget the amazing variety of dipping sauces.) The classic hamburger and the Flatty Patty melt! YUM! Who knew that I would show up on National hamburger day! Birthday visits approved!! :-) The atmosphere is always upbeat! A MUST Try!! read more

Never been here before but I've heard the name a few times, so I figured I'd finally check it out. I ordered the classic burger to keep it simple and see what they're about. The burger comes with 2 small crispy-edge patties, American cheese, house pickles, and a mustard-style sauce on top. Bun was soft and buttery, and the meat had that seared crust all around the edge. It actually had flavor on its own, not just relying on the toppings. The pickles were fresh and cut thick, not those paper-thin ones, and the sauce had a little tang to it. Everything held together clean when you bite into it. They've also got a self-serve sauce bar with all kinds of homemade sauces. Garlic, spicy, mustard blends, and even something like a thousand island, so you can customize however you want. The inside is clean and modern, kind of a narrow layout with wood ceilings and black-and-white finishes. They've got a bar area on the other side too, so you could come here just to chill and grab a beer. Overall, good experience, cool staff and good food. I will be back for sure. read more

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We tried Hammer Burger for the first time. Wow!!! Definitely Five Stars! Excellent burgers, great fries, multiple self service sauces, and good beer choices. We will be back! read more

Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California