Came here on a Thursday while walking around the South Pasadena Farmers Market. They had just opened up at their new location in front of Neighbors and Friends Kitchen (an amazing new South Pasadena restaurant... a must try!) This was, hands down, the best smash burger in South Pas. The sauce was soooo good. I got the "double down" which had 2 patties. Loved the bun. Burger was hearty! Super filling. next time I might try the single. All dressed fries were INSANE! That sauce!!!!! I don't know what else to say about these fries other than they were so good and went perfectly well with the smash burger. Definitely get the all dressed fries! read more

South Pas Smash - Double Down + All Dressed Fries - Burgers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

We came on a Thursday during the local South Pasadena Farmer's Market. I suspect it was busier than usual, and my experience was only 2-stars. I'm rating at 3 under the assumption that service is faster any other time. We ordered 3 burgers and were surprised that it took 25 minutes! Smash burgers are thin and so they cook quickly. All three of the burgers were dry, generally very simple burgers, and price was $40 (June 26). Based on this experience I would not come back. The Double Smash was a good size. Typical burgers come with lettuce, while onions and pickles are options. The Billionaire Bacon Burger was the best of the group since the bacon jam and bacon were flavorful, still but dry and I added ketchup. read more

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Let me just say the burger is delicious! Seems like good quality ingredients all around, and the bun is so good! Now I will say it was pretty steep pricing for what we got. I understand prices are high but the $5 side of onion rings had just a few in the order. And please please serve mustard, otherwise we'll definitely return but it's definitely a special treat read more

South Pas Smash - Single smash and onion rings - Burgers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Came here when they first opened, just simply delicious! Good friendly service. It's a counter service ordering and they have some outdoor benches to enjoy your food. Just as the restaurant's name suggests, they do smash burgers. Order them in single, double! They also serve crinkle fries. Just a heads up as you should know already, but they cook their food to order, so it might take a bit for your food to come out. This is not McDonald's. I would suggest stopping by to get some real solid smash burger. read more

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Service terrible Wouldn't even bother to help serve napkins with meal. Even asked politely for some napkins, was told to get it yourself. When customer is obviously disabled to get napkins for themselves What is the 20% service charge for? read more

Nice outdoor seating. Great place to enjoy a meal. The burger was tasty and done well. Everyone enjoyed it. Food came out reasonably fast. A bit pricey though. It would have to be a special occasion for us as opposed to a tuesday dinner. 2 adults and 2 kids came out to over $60 in the end read more

South Pas Smash - 4 smash burgers and fries - Burgers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

South Pas residents should be required to eat here for burgers. It's too good! And the owner is such a great guy! The staff is great too! Even people from outside South Pas should come in for a damn good burger. Street parking only. This an area with a high walk score in a nice neighborhood. So street parking and a little stroll shouldn't be a problem, unless you're a pain in the rear kinda customer. Little factoid is that this building is historic. I remember this building when I was growing up in this town. My childhood buddies also remember. We all came in last week. Definitely recommend. read more

South Pas Smash - Got their standard cheeseburger with fries and a Coke. REALLY GREAT! - Burgers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

First time at south pas smash -- first impression is that it's very homey and unique with the dining area being outside on a sunny day with a window to order your food from. Got the smash burger, dressed fries, and a coke. Everything was great! The fries were a bit overfried for my liking but the dressing on the fries helped give it the sauce it needed to make up for that. Overall really great lunch after work to wind down with friends. read more

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Wow a smash burger place that accommodates allergies! Got my son (who is allergic to dairy and eggs and nuts, a single burger on a vegan bun and vegan cheese and vegan sauce)! The owner is very friendly and awesome. My husband loved his double bacon burger as well. We will be making this place a regular stop when we go to the south pas farmers market! read more

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If you want to support a local South Pasadena business, this is the place to go. I believe they are only open on the weekends. Good smash burgers, fresh and made with love. If you need a quick bite and you haven't given this place a try, they are around on the weekends. read more

I was in the mood for a burger and found this new place that recently opened up at the Fremont Centre Theater building. I ordered the regular cheeseburger with krinkle fries costing 14 bucks. You pay at the small window and they'll bring the food out to you. The burger was delicious and had the perfect flavoring and condiment balance. The fries were served in a small tray but I feel for the price they could've doubled the amount. read more

South Pas Smash - Busy little place OCT2025 - Burgers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Smash burgers are hot right now and these folks are making the flaming ones here! Great meat. Tasty buns. Fresh ingredients all around that make this a burger not to miss. The seating is a little limited but if you arrive and can find a spot, the food is best eaten fresh. Service can be spotty when they get busy but that's everyone so I can't fault them for being busy. I just wish they could get through an order sooner. Overall worth the visit and worth the wait. read more

Good food great service, have good meals always come and enjoy , the atmosphere is great

It's nice to see more smash burger spots in the area! We tried the Billionaire Smash Burger, dressed fries, and a single smash. The quality was really good, and everything tasted great. Service was friendly, and the outdoor seating is pet-friendly. The tables and chairs were clean, and there's parking available at the lot nearby. The ice cream cookie sandwich was cold and hard on the outside, ice cream was yummy. read more

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The service was great! I ordered the special burger that had bacon on it. Was definitely good. My wife and daughter ordered the basic burger- that was the way to go! Sooooo delicious! We'll be back! read more

Tucked away on the southeast corner of El Centro and Fremont in South Pasadena is a hidden gem that is worth talking about. Service, food and ambience is top notch. South Pas Smash serves one of the best smash burgers I've had. The homemade sauce is fantastic. The potato bun is soft, supple and just enough body to gently support the tasty and crispy burger patty. Home made pickles add the perfect crunch and tang to balance it all out. Bottle beverages only, so make sure you try their root beer. I hear they change the brand frequently. One of my guests had the chicken sandwich, which was devoured without any words. That's a good sign. As a connoisseur of onion rings, these are among the best. Crispity and crunchety! Patio is perfect and the owner brings out an outdoor screen to show 80s music videos while you eat. Great experience. I expect this place to be packed all the time, very soon. read more

South Pas Smash - Two single smash burgers, chicken sandwich, fries and onion rings - Burgers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Delicious, but not a full smash burger. Missing that crispynees. A little pricey but great sause. Friendly people. Loved the onions rings as well. 4 onion rings out of 5 read more

South Pas Smash - Double smash burger with onion rings - Burgers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Yesterday, on a hot summer evening, I decided to try South Pas Smash. I had been doing some online search in and around my neighborhood and came across this fairly new burger place. Supporting local business is very important to me. We were greeted at the order window by Kya. She noticed that I was holding a flyer that She and her dad, James, had passed out in our neighborhood the week prior. Both James and Kya were very helpful about how the burgers are prepared and the both had a great sense of humor. The patio out front is where the seating is and although it was covered by umbrellas and a roll down shade, it was hot out. Everything on the patio was spotless and there was some great music playing as we sat and ate. The burgers were fresh and very tasty. James told me about the mustard based sauce and homemade pickles. the sauce was the perfect flavor without overpowering the beef flavor I look for in a great burger. Fresh homemade pickles? Outstanding. This cheeseburger was juicy and cooked to perfection. James told me they never freeze their meat. With onion, lettuce and cheese, it was a fantastic burger packed into a fresh Potato Bun. The fries and Onion Rings were served hot and crisp with a side of very fresh ranch dressing. (I think that was homemade as well). I will go back for sure! I need to try the Billionaire Smash! read more

South Pas Smash - Double Smash Burgers with Onion Rings and Fries - Burgers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Still delicious, new location a couple blocks west of the original, right by the train and a couple little green spaces nearby to enjoy. Ample free parking, though you may have to walk a block or 2 read more

Today, I needed a burger and stopped by South Pas Smash. I've passed by this spot maybe 50 times and never noticed it. Thanks to Yelp, I discovered this great spot. There is decent outside seating and plenty of parking. Since it was my first time, my order taker exercised her extreme patience. She deserves extra points for that. I ordered a Single Smash with Cheese and All Dressed Fries. Yummy, yummy, yummy! I'll definitely be back. read more

The Chicken Fry-Yay sandwich (typically available only on Fri-Sat-Sun) was juicy, tasty, with a slaw hinting of Asian flavor which enhanced the sandwich taste. read more

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Great little spot in South Pas. Absolutely delicious smash burgers (a little pricey, but about the same price as Shake Shack). Also, for those of us in the gluten free gang, they have GF buns!!! (and from Trader Joe's! So like, actually tasty!). The fries are also GF, but they do use a shared fryer. Overall had an awesome experience & will definitely be back! read more

My family and I were looking for something for dinner this past Friday night and we stumbled upon South Pas Smash while looking through Yelp. The food is fresh and cooked to order. The prices are bit high for the amount of food you receive, but I walked away feeling like I paid for quality and not quantity. The smash burger and onion rings were very good, and the young lady who took the order was very friendly as well as the man who gave me my order. The patio benches are cute and inviting, if you can't wait to get home to eat your food. I will definitely be back to try the fried chicken and the Dr. Pepper cake for my daughter. read more

The best burgers in LA! I love their burger salad. It's just a fun and welcoming place to enjoy a burger and fries.

Not bad, not great. Outdoor seating only. No bathrooms. Small place. Burger was nice and thin but a little dry, a little burnt and waaay too salty. Something left a bitter taste in my mouth. This place is nothing compared to Goldburger in Highland park. Just make the drive there. Also, it's a walk up window to order, and they have a station for (unfiltered) water and you bus your own table yet they have the audacity to ask for a tip. read more

In the mood for a burger, this place delivers. Local flair and a chill vibe . In hindsight, I should have asked for double lettuce, raw onion, and toasted bun .., but the burger is good as it comes . I'll be back read more

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Food was delicious. burger very solid. It had all the makings of a good smash burger. nice char, fresh lettuce, sweet cooked onions, bun was soft, and the sauce was delicious. Defo a nice new local spot thats gonna be popping during the summer. Today during my treat day i also got a classic orange crush (the glass bottle ones , fancy!), the crinkle cut fries and the dr pepper cake. The fries were perfectly salted for my taste and crunchy while being soft inside. dr pepper cake was a sweet treat all on its own. Very nostalgic. It had the icey icing on top with little sprinkles dotting the surface. Nicely moist and such a throwback to cakes i had when i was younger. Great way to round out the dinner. Service was nice and easy. They brought the burgers out to you on those classic trays and they checked in on everyone sitting around. Water was self serve. Defo worth a try in the area! They are still in opening stages so make sure to check out there instagram for there hours. Parking is by the street and abundant. They have non alcoholic beer which is cool for those who want it. outdoor seating only as well. read more

South Pas Smash - Burgers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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The food is super delicious I enjoyed my smash burger and dressed up fries very much. I would definitely come again and again. read more

South Pas Smash - Smash burger and dressed up fries. - Burgers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Very solid smashburger! Melty cheese, fluffy bun, grilled onions, special sauce, lettuce, and pickles. A cute, new little spot on a sunny corner in south Pasadena with plenty of comfy seating and shade. Found it on a whim while cruising Yelp. We got two double burgers with onion rings, crinkle fries, and the dill dip. The guy at the order window was also very friendly read more

South Pas Smash - Double smashburger, onion rings, crinkle fries - Burgers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Cute little pop-up in South Pasadena evenings (I think 4:30-9pm) on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays. It uses Piccadilly Grace's kitchen and patio that is not being used at night. Loved the super friendly service and the outdoor patio space is awesome and perfect to bring a dog too. They even have a bowl of water out for dogs. The menu is just burger and fries, but they have a lot of fun drink options. The smash burger and fries are good, but the serving size was a bit small. We will be coming back because it is a fun, super close spot to grab a quick weekend dinner from. read more

South Pas Smash - Double Smash $13 and crinkle cut fries $4 - Burgers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

This pop up has been a go to for a few Fridays over last few months. I've Foote the brisket the double smash and loved them both. The crinkle fries are fresh and perfect. Friendly service, was great during Dodgers World Series. Had the game on and great outdoor seating, great concept and love to support a local business with yummy food. read more

Fantastic! Excellent burgers, fries and rings! Also appreciate that the owner does a lot to accommodate gluten free eaters with GF buns and other options. Also wonderful outdoor patio with great ambiance. read more

This new, sweet, scrappy local spot is so wonderful! The people who work here are very kind and the food is delicious. It is outdoors and dog friendly and when I was there they were projecting 80s music videos on a screen which made it feel vibrant and cozy. I had the chicken sandwich which was very crispy and dill-y- my nephews had the smash burgers and gave them two big thumbs up! We hope this place sticks around :) read more

Everyone is so nice, and they have such amazing 80's music playing! The food is great, the onion rings are delicious

Absolutely love their burgers. Every time I come here and taste their food I'm convinced these are the best burgers in town. Their smoked brisket is insane and I love the fact that they are a father daughter team. Big fan! read more

Really great worker and the best animal-style fries I've ever had. The ice-cream sandwich was also quite good. I just wished the burger was on par with the fries. It wasn't bad by any means, but it wasn't anything amazing either. Still, we'll likely come back for the fries alone. read more

Great food and atmosphere family owned and operate. I love that. Plenty of options to choose from but whatever burger you get save room for the banana pudding it's incredible. read more

I'm a bit of a burger nerd. Over the past two decades I've roamed the greater LA area, looking for places can hit the right mix of high-quality meat and ingredients, perfect contrast and texture, and that undefinable but key burger quality: joy. Unpretentious, uncomplicated joy. It's hard to find a place that hits all the notes. But South Pas Smash, a little pickup window tucked into an area theater/plaza, sharing a kitchen with a nearby cafe, is easily one of the best new burger spots I've tried in years. I'll be honest, I wasn't sure I NEEDED another smash burger in my life... I'd gotten a little burned out on that style. But these are made with such love that they changed my mind. And they have a lot of non-smash options (including chicken and vegetarian alternatives) that, if anything, are even better. Particular shout-out to the Smoked Butter Brisket Burger, a dense, rich, creation that feels like it escaped from a buzzy steakhouse and found a better life at these easygoing outdoor benches. What else? The patty flavor tends towards the stronger/saltier side but they used their toppings to balance that out. The staff is very friendly. And on a Saturday night, the tables weren't full. I hope a review like this help them stay successful and find their customers without turning it into an overcrowded Instagram destination. In the meantime if you want that good burger feeling, this is the place. read more

Amazing smash burgers and fries. Go for at least a double smash and try the fries (it's similar to the animal fries at in n out).

Best tasting burger in the area! The meat is well seasoned, the bun is very tasty and the sauce levels up all the grilled flavors! Yum!!