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    John's Hamburgers

    3.3 (654 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Sandwiches
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    FALSE ADVERTISING I've stopped to eat here a couple of times and the food has been good and the service too! Today I was extremely disappointed. Part of my order included the daily special, chicken pot pie. I asked for mashed potatoes as my side and was told that it only comes with garlic bread. I thought I must have misread the menu on the website and completed my order. When I returned to my table I looked up the menu ( see photo) and saw that the chicken pot pie dinner should include vegetable, bread and a choice of: Mashed potatoes /w gravy * French fries * Onion rings * Fried zucchini * Fresh fruit * Cottage Cheese I brought it up to a different cashier and was told that they don't do that anymore. The owner echoed this response. I replied that this is what was advertised on their website and that they should honor it. They replied that the website "isn't good." Also that they are in the process of changing it. Again I tried to explain that this is what was advertised and would it be possible to add the mashed potatoes. They said yes, but they would charge me. I then proceeded to cancel my order and they provided a refund. This was very frustrating because although they did provide the refund, which they are legally obligated to, I was not reimbursed for the time it took to drive to their restaurant, the gas wasted, and the energy I spent entertaining my 2 year old twins (iykyk). In addition, the prices on the website are different then what they charge in person. I don't have a picture because I wasn't given my receipt back after the refund.

    French fries
    Larry M.

    John's hamburgers is an excellent place to get a bite to eat. The customer service and cleanliness is excellent. I highly recommend the grilled chicken salad. This is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat.

    Chicken fried steak with the gravy on the side
    Caren F.

    This is a hidden gem! It has something for everyone! I order the chicken fried steak and eggs. With the gravy on the side. Those who follow or regularly read my review when i order my chicken fried steak I order the gravy on the side as I'm always weary about the taste. But this one was yummy! They gave me a lot! Will definitely recommend this spot!

    Bacon & Eggs
    Vanessa V.

    Came here to order breakfast and overwhelmed by the portion control. I order bacon and eggs with country potatoes. They served my food so fast that I didn't finish setting up my coffee. It was very good but didn't finish everything. My recommendation is to share this with someone or if you're hungry then get your own plate. Enjoy

    Chicken tortilla soup
    Laurel T.

    This place is one of my old trusty's I always run in for a bowl of soup and garlic bread. They offer a huge menu with tons of selections they also serve breakfast all day long They have daily specials and also have a drive thru The staff here is all friendly and they are always wiping down the tables and booths You go and order at the counter and then they call your number. Despite the drive thru it's not your typical fast food place. So don't be surprised if you have to wait a few minutes If you're lucky, come here when they have their pulled pork sandwich special which I believe is on Fridays Also, come in and bring some food donations! They always have a donation box for the food bank. They used to just have it out during the holidays but they've had it up for a couple months now. They are always so generous here

    Fresh Pan Seared Salmon Special June 2025
    Kyle N.

    A neighborhood favorite. Lots of options on the menu and a good chance you'll pick one with its own cult following somewhere in Long Beach or Lakewood. Some people love John's for the hamburgers, others swear by the milkshakes. I personally belong to the camp that recognizes just how diabolically good the breakfast burritos are. At $16 for an option with meat these can feel a little steep, but the portions and the quality are well worth the price. Always friendly service and super accommodating. Drive-thru line moves fast.

    John's corn, beef, and cabbage

    Today I had a most wonderful dinner I had the St. Patrick's Day special of corned beef and cabbage and oh my God it was wonderful. The meat was so tender. Everything was so fresh John outdid himself today. Very very tasty. Fab

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    Their Cobb salad is delicious. It has a lot of toppings on it and the blue cheese crumbles are delicious.

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    First time I've been here got breakfast was really good. Chicken fried steak and eggs wasn't that expensive I'd recommend the place.

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    The food is good but the service is SO slow. It took us 15 minutes to get our food from the drive thru.

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    The manager/owner is rude to customers and staff in front of customers. I thought maybe it was an isolated time but that wasn't the case.

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    Grill 'Em All - Waste Em All with Chicken platter. Good.

    Grill 'Em All

    4.2(2.9k reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    I hate that I have to write this because this was my spot, I absolutely loved there burgers. I…read morewould always go their original location in Alhambra, I was there at least every 2 weeks the most. Even when covid hit we would still go and get our burgers. 5/8/26 we went to there new location I was like this is kinda nice by the water but I'm not going to lie but I do miss them being in Alhambra. My husband went to order the food so excited to eat my naplam death that was my only go to burger. Food was good but I did notice it gotten smaller with there burgers so disappointing because the burgers were huge! Needless to say as much I love grill'em All I won't be returning. It's about an hour drive which if the burgers were the same from the Alhambra location I would make the driver but they're not. It breaks my heart because this was my favorite burger spot and I would rave about to people how amazing your burgers are. I wish you all the best in the new location. This is an end of an era for me

    This place doesn't mess around with portion sizes, vibes, and creativity. Deliciously themed,…read moreproperly constructed, and tasty. Best new burger I've had in years. My son got the behemoth that unbeknownst to us is sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches. Stacked heavy and it defeated him. I got the Napalm Death and it didn't disappoint. Huge, messy, spicy, and the cream cheese worked super well against the stacks of spicy (jalapeños, jalapeño poppers, sriracha). An order of Primate Fries are easily a portion for 2-3 with burgers this huge. Friendly and dogs allowed everywhere. Worth the stop.

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    Louis Burgers III

    3.6(865 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    In a world of convenience and restaurants owned by x corporation, it's small little spots like…read moreLouis' that reminds us that food is meant to be enjoyed by everyone regardless of who you are. I've been in Long Beach for years now and have always just passed by this unassuming place, as it sort of blends in with the other small spots around here, but honestly, that should be why it stands out. It's all of these small spots that keep us all fed during these dark times. The atmosphere here is down to earth retro, and takes you back to simpler times for sure. The people here come from all walks of life, enjoying a big plate of something. The workers here are all wonderful and treat you like you came home for a meal cooked by a people who care about you. If you're here for breakfast, get the steak and eggs and a strong cup of drip coffee to go with it. Lunch and dinner, get a burger or a dinner plate. Nothing can go wrong. I would defend this place and its workers with my life.

    What was happening last night here. I've never been here before but heard that it was a staples…read moredown in Long Beach. Haven't eaten all day and needing something fast was the plan. Occasionally I would crave the fast food route and just go with something fast and easy. Well, it was wishful thinking. Right from the start with pulling into the driveway, the place was packed. There was 2 spots available for parking as we wanted to walk in and order but that didn't happened. The line to drive through wasn't moving so there was no way to park. Ended up just walking out while someone was waiting to park. Even when you walk in, the place was a little dysfunctional. People were just standing around so you didn't know who needed to order or who was waiting. There were 6 people infront of me waiting to order. The whole restaurant was packed so it must be good. Plus it could also be spring break and one of the places that was still open. Who knows.. The menu was a mixture of everything. You have breakfast dishes, sandwiches, burgers, salads, Mexican dishes and main entrees. A pleather of everything and the prices was very reasonable. I went with an order of the chicken quesadilla which was served with a heap of guacamole and shredded lettuce on the side. Portion was pretty massive for what it was. And an order of the chicken club sandwich which came with fries. Another item that was pretty massive. Plus a medium order of onion rings. If that order was medium, I wonder what the large would be as it was pretty big already. Plus they were ok, not major. They asked if you wanted chili peppers and ketchup upon pickup but ranch was an additional 1.05 if needed. With all that waiting and leaving, we noticed that the car infront of us when we drove in also left around the same time when they did drive through. I don't know what was going on last night but it sure brought out everyone. I guess it's a happening place. For the price, the food was quite nice and decent. It was pretty big for the order and very well priced.

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    The Ordinarie - Clam chowder cup

    The Ordinarie

    4.2(955 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    My wife and I had an excellent Sunday brunch experience here. We sat in their shaded patio and…read morelistened to the duet jazz band sipping cocktails and eating delicious food. I started with a cup of their beef and barley soup. My wife and I both make this at home from scratch and we're both impressed by theirs. My wife took a taste of mine and instantly ordered her own. Very rich and flavorful. I kept looking at photos of their take on chicken and waffles and knew I had to try it. Seriously epic and was good as it looked. They coated the chicken in a chili rub that gave it a sweet and spicy flavor when paired with their maple syrup. Served on top of a waffle and topped with an egg. I loved it and would probably order again on my next visit. My wife had the American plate which was your classic eggs, bacon, potatoes, and sourdough toast combo. High quality ingredients elevated it beyond your typical diner food. Drinks were great too. I had their house made bloody mary which had a nice kick to it. My wife had their brunch version of a Corpse Reviver cocktail. After our meals were done we finished with an Irish coffee since everyone was ordering them. Perfect service, relaxing atmosphere, and delicious food will definitely have me returning very soon! Parking is free for 2 hours at the nearby garage on 3rd and is a very short walk. The closer garage on Broadway is not free. You can make restaurant reservations on their website but it wasn't needed when we went.

    I am here to review The Miracle pop-up at The Ordinarie, that's how late my Yelp reviews are coming…read morein. Sorry!! TLDR; It's expensive, and not worth the routine visit, but worth the one-time stop in to experience the festivities. The Miracle pop-up at The Ordinarie is somehow even more decorated and extravagant than you'd expect from a seasonal pop-up. The line looks long outside, as there are no reservations, but it moves quickly since they hold everybody to a pretty strict 2-hour time limit. The drinks are good, the cups are cute, and everyone is festive. It's an all-around fun experience.  I think because of this, you do pay a premium price tag for food and drinks that are just good or okay. I think it's something that is worth the visit if you've never been and you enjoy getting into the Christmas spirit. I think that outside of the pop-up, The Ordinarie is a fun spot to check out in Long Beach. It't not a pillar of the food scene if you're a tourist, but it is a good, late night spot if you work in the industry nearby. They have a great late-night menu with a killer smash burger.

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    Nice Burger - The Mainlander

    Nice Burger

    4.5(190 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    During Construction review. (April 2026)…read more My friends and I stopped in on a Monday night. 2 vegans 1 omnivore Spoiler alert: my burger was perfectly messy. PARKING plenty of parking in the lot. Or take metro. It goes eight by here. SERVICE Monday. There was only one person working tonight when we arrived. She was cooking and prepping fries and tots. But prep was fast (see ORDERING below) PRICE Lower than average vegan. FOOD BBQ Burger. WAIT A MINUTE. WAIT WAIT WAIT. yes I forgot to take photos. But the burgers looked LEGIT EXACTLY like their menu photos, but in reality EVEN BIGGER. ? Ok...... BBQ BURGER with onion rings and bacon. IT GETS ALL OVER YOU. so good. I wanted to eat two, but I had trouble finishing one. (With fries) BREAKFAST BURGER EGG/TOTS My (V) friend loved it. (Just Egg) cooked so well. SPICY CHICKEN My omnivore friend said it wasn't "that" spicy. But good. Fries: mine delicious. Sweet potato fries (they ate all of theirs) looked good. The 1,000 island is thick and good on everything. (Fries+burger) SEATING Two tables are inside. Wooden Bench and metal chairs are not uncomfortable. But the sun shines directly INTO you in the afternoon. Looks like they're going through some construction right now. ORDERING pretty obvious when you walk in. NO CASH There is a kiosk to place your order and pay by credit card or app. Super easy. BATHROOM (-1) there is no public bathroom. To wash/clean your burger mitts, you'll need to use a bunch of napkins. Not optimal. I don't need to pee, but I want to drive without "burgering" my steering wheel. (Although might be worth it) SPARE TENGUI? BONUS POINTS IYKYK

    Another star off:…read more Wanted to really support this place because I love their vegan burgers. This time we had two one offs; 1. My burger took more than 20 mins/felt like 25-30. I ordered my usual breakfast sandwich and would drive from Torrance. It took waaaaay toooooo lonnnng. 2. On top of this, the cashier/male and cook/female were going at it in the kitchen. They both were not having a good evening and kept jabbing and saying unprofessional things to each other. This really brought a negative expierence. It was a double whammy of let downs combo to go. Would I recommend this place?? Would you? Hope they can make this right the next time I visit. As a business owner myself, customer service and experience is key for retention. Staff needs training!! Period.

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    Poly Burgers - Denver Omlete

    Poly Burgers

    4.0(142 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $

    Hubby and I had the chicken teriyaki and a cheeseburger with fries. Everything was delicious. We…read moredefinitely will be coming back.

    Today at 5:05p I called to find out what sides comes with a dinner. I was immediately placed on…read morehold by a young lady for 9 minutes . No one ever came back to the phone to say anything! I listened to orders being placed as she continuously greeted customers. At one time I did hear a couple of customers order a dinner and I heard her ask if they wanted fries, salad or half of each. Their online menu does not indicate the sides available. It was at this time, 9 minutes later hung up. I tried to call back and the line was obviously busy. I placed my order online for burgers and fries and drove to pick my order up. It's not what I wanted but I knew what I was getting. When I arrived at the restaurant i asked her name. She said, Kate. I explained what happened and she indicated she forgot about the call. I told her good customer service would have been for her to come back to the phone if even to say, I hadn't forgot about you and will be with you shortly. She admitted I hadn't forgot a valid point. I ordered 2 burgers, a double cheeseburger and a bacon cheeseburger both with fries. To make matters worse the cheese was not even melted on the burger. Just a cold slice of cheese on both burgers. I had bit into the burger before realizing the cheese was cold and not melted or soft. I'm going to give Poly Burgers a rest. Today's experience was frustrating.

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