If you are hungry and have a hankering for burgers or fries or burger patties with fries, head to Kroft!! Calling them a poutine restaurant is limiting what they serve as they also have fried chicken and smashburgers. I had the yummy BBQ wagyu Smash Fries (loaded w fried onion strings & BBQ sauce and two cheesy patties) and wished I had two other people to share it with! Their portions are very generous. Great service too!! Really friendly and helpful guys working behind the counter. There are several tables and a large TV in the dining area (it was playing a Rams game when I went). I think they validate parking for the attached garage? There are two other locations but this is the only one in LA. It's not far from me but I wonder how well it does bc the location is randomly at the entrance to Chinatown with little pedestrian traffic. The homemade blueberry or strawberry or lime &mint lemonades are also very refreshing and delicious!! read more

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Food was decent. I was expecting to be blown away by the smash burger but it wasn't it. Everything else was mid, read more

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Their Chicken Parmesan Sandwich is outstanding. I've had it multiple occasions and it's always been great each time. From their potato roll, to the panko crusted chicken breast, provolone cheese, marinara sauce, and garlic mayo. All of the ingredients work perfectly together. read more

The Kroft - @Chicken Parmesan Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Kroft is just perfect. They have the best burgers and fries and all sorts of other items. It is all great. It is all cooked to perfection and it is all served with care. At Kroft you order at the counter and then get your food. There are plenty of places to sit or you can get takeaway. They also deliver. When you walk in you notice the most wonderful smell. It is burgers fried so great. The place is just adorable and it is ever so clean. You will love the service. They are all super nice and can guide you through the menu. Our favorite is their burger and fries, but they also have BLTs, grilled cheese, Poutine, cheese steaks, fried sprouts, mac and cheese (oh my), and many more items. If they have the ingredients they will make it for you. Everything is fresh, made to order. The beef they use is some of the best I have ever had and whatever you want on your fries they will add it. It is just a great time, so relaxing and ever so tasty. You are going to love it and come back. Have a great meal. read more

Got the original smash burger with garlic fries. The bun was soft and warm, best bun ever had. Meat was good, a bit salty. Fries was mediocre, not much garlic tastes or graded cheese in top. maybe would return. read more

The Kroft - Original burger with garlic fries - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Saw TK on Yelp looking nearby in Chinatown doing errands. Porchetta pics and reviews enticed a visit. The Porchetta sando $13 was incredible. soft grilled ciabatta, tender flar packed pork, cracklings cool arugula and a green sauce. Man a total ten. I thought it looked small, because it was but its slso not 16-18 bucks so value and quality very good. Couldn't stop there, so added a house specialty Smash Burger Poutine $13. Two great burgers with cheese, hot grilled onions and a decent medium portion of fries. Asked for well done and they were. Really elevated food. The bathrooms are locked, very clean and theres a handwashing sink located outside the room. Service was friendly offering a water cup. read more

The cheese steak, wagyu smash burger, regular fries and spicy fries all tasted great. The cheese steak earns it's name with the amount of cheese and steak in the bread. Usually smash burgers can be on the smaller side but this one was big and filling. I will be back to try some of the other items on the menu read more

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I'm not a huge smash burger fan BUT they do offer other sandwiches and loaded fries. We ordered the Double Wagyu Smash Cheeseburger Combo (comes with a drink and fries, we got the garlic fries) & Cubano sandwich with regular fries. The Cubano was delicious and I would definitely come back again for it! I also highly recommend the garlic fries over regular fries. It's a casual spot and there is plenty of indoor seating. The staff was friendly and if you dined in, they brought the food to your table. There is a parking garage. It was free when we went (no ticket needed to enter/exit) or it's free for the first 2 hours with a validation from Starbucks. read more

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This place is a great spot to grab a nice sandwich & fries. I've been here about 2 or 3 times. They have free parking in the apartment building the restaurant sits in. Clean establishment, the staff has been pleasant on all occasions. I love their chicken Parmesan sandwich. The chicken is always juicy and crunchy. I also like how it comes with a side of marinara for me to add at my leisure. I typically get fries with the secret sauce. Love the strawberry lemonade. It's not too sweet or too tart. The portions are large, I always end up taking the other half of my sandwich home. They typically have a game going on the large TV. NOW, this place is located in Chinatown where there is a bit of a homeless population battling mental issues. So I would just advise being vigilant and humane. read more

The Kroft - Chicken Parmesan Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Kroft is great for when you want to indulge in fried food and heavier meals (burgers, fries, etc). The Chinatown location is near the 110 freeway on Broadway and is a nice stop before hopping on the freeway or before driving through Downtown. Service is fast here too! read more

I ordered the braised beef melt because it had a few vegetables. However, I was disappointed that they didn't have arugula. I really like the picked purple onion inside the sandwich. I like that they had sinks right outside the restrooms. Not sure why there were a lot of flies. There was free parking in the structure behind the restaurant. read more

I stumbled upon The Kroft while wandering through the Anaheim Packing District, and now it's a go-to whenever I'm craving something indulgent, comforting, and seriously satisfying. These guys know how to elevate comfort food without overcomplicating it. The short rib poutine? Unreal. Rich, flavorful, and the fries stay crispy under all that glorious gravy. I've tried a few things on the menu now--everything feels thoughtfully made and hits the spot. Their sandwiches are stacked and bold, with great balance in flavor (the porchetta one is a must). Staff is always friendly, even when it's packed, and the vibe is casual but cool. It's one of those places you can take out-of-town friends to and guarantee they'll leave happy. Definitely worth the line--The Kroft is doing comfort food read more

When planning my recent trip to SoCal I stumbled upon The Kroft. I bookmarked it in my LA private Yelp collection. Of the many places I visited this past week between LA and San Diego, this was one of the restaurants I was most excited to try. Smash burgers? Lots of poutine options? Whaaaaat? Sign me up!!! I asked the cashier, who was very nice and helpful, if she thought I could finish a smash burger and a poutine. She was honest (thank you) and said no - realistically I should pick one or the other since the poutines are on the large side and meant for sharing. So I ordered the best of both worlds - the Wagyu Smash Fries. Or so I thought. It was so salty it was almost inedible. For reference, I hardly ever eat fast food, most often frequent "mom and pop" type restaurants (not chains), and I use very little salt when I cook at home. To be fair, I made a point to taste each component of this item to see if any one of them was responsible for the "too salty" conclusion. Nope. Every component was too salty except for the grilled onions. And maybe the fries, which were cooked perfectly. It was hard to tell since the fries were the canvas for everything else and potatoes are good at sucking up salt. Would you love it when drunk? Yeah probably. Would you love it if you eat a lot of fast food? Yes because it is higher quality, at an acceptable price point, and you are already used to these salt levels. I actually thought I was going to eat here 2-3 times while staying in the area because there were multiple menu items that called to me. But the one experience was enough. If virtually every ingredient of my order was way too salty, and most menu items are just derivatives of the same small number of ingredients, why would I want to take that IQ test by trying a different item? read more

Worth a try! Their smash burger and special poutine fries was delicious Everything was hit and fresh ! read more

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Not happy. Had the egg rolls-So Bland. Double fried Fries definitely weren't double fried. Brussels-Boring Mac n cheese-just ok. All for $43. No Thank You read more

Yes this place is known for Poutine, I went for a Wagyu spicy jack smash burger with garlic fries at the counter and was given a cup for my drink and sat down for the wait. The place is new and nice appearance, though I think the AC was bit loudest thing there. The menu here has a varied menu, which I am tempted to try in the future. I shortly received my order. Everything looked and smelled great. I bit into a luscious burger, onion sweetness, mild spicy jalapenos dancing with the savoriness of the patty, mushrooms and creaminess of the cheese and sauce. If there is any fault on this burger is that I expected a milliard crust on the paddy. The garlic fries were great as well the garlic and parmesano applied liberally. Thanks! read more

Max 5star but will revisit another time and will surely try their loaded Fries called Puttinnn! Biria Eggroll was new but don't recommend to try it! unless curious like myself. Parking is tricky unless in the rear of building they have reserved Parking for clients. Tried their loaded Fries too, still a 4star max! it's about taste n quality. read more

Really great food! Excellent service. I had the Loco Moco, I can't wait to try the rest of the menu. read more

The Kroft - Loco Moco - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was very good. I had the spicy jack, regular fries, and strawberry lemonade. There is a small parking space in front for quick pick up. There is a small seating area to eat there. read more

This was my second visit to The kroft, and like the first; staff were friendly and the diner clean and spacious. I enjoyed the burgers much more this time and visiting again would order the pulled pork burger (which sits on top of two wagyu beef patties.) That was a burger worth traveling for. read more

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French dip was amazing, very clean spot, customer service was spot on. Came in from Palm Springs for the Dodgers game and used this a chill spot after. Very chill and extremely good food. read more

To be clear; this relates to the location in Chinatown LA. I came at 11:40 on Saturday, March 29th for the fish sandwich that they've been advertising online like madmen - only available through April they said. Imagine my surprise when I actually showed up to partake in this supposedly exclusive offer, only to find two people in the whole building who (kindly enough) informed me that they were unable to make a fish sandwich for me. These two were very cordial and apologetic stating 'something something manager', 'something something maybe next weekend' - certainly not enough to make me come back but clearly the best they could do. If said manager is reading this; shame on you for leaving those employees in such an unenviable position after such blatant advertisement of an item you knew they couldn't make. Honestly, this business should stop advertising if it can't meet demand. Advertising isn't for everyone. I've been going to Moo's Craft BBQ in the neighborhood down the way for years having never seen an ad. I had never been to the Kroft. Not only will I never be back, but now this review is a part of your Yelp profile for no other reason than you failing to meet demand that you spent ad bucks to generate. There's clearly some mismanagement afoot in this business and I hope they get it sorted soon. Most customers don't appreciate responding to an 'April Fools joke' before April. Please do better. read more

Grand Opening really caught my attention while grabbing coffee on the way. The balloons, the team's energy, and even the DJ.. You get a discount as well. Limited time! New spot at Chinatown! Hidden location by Jia apartments and a few blocks away from Starbucks. Chill vibes and great on the go! Staff was very attentive and brought the stuff out for us in person. Best to dine in for the full experience otherwise it might not taste that great when is out cold. Seats can be limited but great for small groups. Got the "Wagyu Spicy Jack Smash burger" combo and it was definitely worth the experience! Bun is 10/10, held together, and it didn't fall apart or create a soggy mess. A bit oily, very juicy, and fresh out. Not very spicy and only had a small kick. Combo comes with choice of classic or garlic fries and a drink. $1.50 upgrade for the strawberry lemonade and it was very refreshing after an oily meal. Garlic fries really hit the spot 8/10. Again, very fresh, not soggy, the garlic flavor, and everything is on point. I LOVE ketchup and I didn't need any of that. If your not craving a chicken sandwich and want to try a real burger at Chinatown location? This is the new spot 100%. read more

The Kroft - Combo with Strawberry Lemonade ($1.50) upgrade. Wagyu Spicy Jack Smash Burger with Garlic Fries! - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The patties are seriously smashed thin and have crispy edges. It was very different from any other burger patties I ever had. The fries were cooked perfectly crispy and most stayed that way under all of this. My only personal picky item was a little too much BBQ sauce for me. But, that is a personal preference and I'm sure most people will think it is just right. I will return to road test the menu. read more

The Kroft - BBQ smashburger fries - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The lady at the counter was friendly. Food came out quickly. Smash burger was just average to me, but the fries were above average. The cucumber lemonade was a nice surprise. Unfortunately, they are not able to sell beer yet. read more

Absolute garbage! Everything about this place sucked. Went in to try their french dip and they were out of the meat to make it. This was at noon on a Wednesday. Also out of the philly sandwich. Also out of the birria egg rolls. I settled for the chicken parm with fries and both were awful. The fries had an off taste like they were cooked in old oil. The chicken parm sandwich had a brittle coating and a bitter tomato sauce to go with it. This was one of the worst meals I've ever had and I threw it away and left after 3 bites. The owner of this place should stand trial. read more

Ordered the Kroft a few times and there Chicken Parm sandwich is pretty tasty, one problem is that there fries don't handle well when delivered there always soggy and not crispy, there cheese curds are good and the chicken tenders are a great option, but you be the judge and try it for yourself. read more

Great smash burger, great customer service, different than any burger I've ever had, pleasant surprise.

The food is fresh and plentiful. The service is great. You can order in or out the staff is very nice. The service was fast. The prices were reasonable. I highly recommend their smash burgers. The restaurant was minamal but really clean and staff was kind read more

Nice fast food with awesome fries and good sandwiches. Their different poutines are the standout item. I've had them delivered and they were still crisp. Their chicken parm sandwich was good. The French dip I had was tough. But tbh, if I get a poutine, that's plenty filling already. read more

Very nice people was welcomed in immediately, was looking for something quick and easy and went with their for fries and brussel sprouts. They were efficient and super fast, first time trying this and food is super delicious I will be coming back next time! read more

As an Orange County transplant, I am SO hyped that the Kroft is officially in LA county! My tastebuds still remember the first time I ate at their Irvine location And I'm happy to report that all these years later, the quality is just as consistent as ever! The chicken parm sub & potroast poutine are my go-to's, but the brussel sprouts are pretty solid as well (if you need some greens to break up the cheesy carb fest). I've ordered via Door Dash & have picked up in person--both very smooth experiences each time! There's a parking structure & street parking available, but if you have time, definitely walk around the neighborhood after grabbing a bite! read more

Great place to grab a burger and watch the game. Can't go wrong with any of the smash burgers and the Brussel sprouts were surprisingly good. read more

the bomb ! smash burger fries , chicken parm all the sauces you need It's a Gooooo for Chinatown !!!!

I got the spicy jack smash burger combo it came with garlic fries and a drink. The price was around ~20 bones, but because I used the yelp check in. The whole meal came under 15 bucks, which was a freaking steal. The burger is 8/10, astounding jalapeños and onion flavor which I really enjoyed, I wish the patties was a less crispy because the bacon in the burger was already tough to chew, it had a beef jerky consistency. Other than that, all the flavors from the toppings came together nicely and complimented each other really well. The fries are no slack either. You can see the garlic and parsley chunks on the fry. (See picture). After all this place is known for their poutine, so their fry game is gotta be up there. I highly recommend this spot. One thing is I wish is that they would stop playing sad EDM music... read more

The Kroft - Garlic fries with ketchup smears - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious! Got the wagyu smash burger with garlic fries and a blueberry lemonade for $25 may be a little on the pricey side, but good overall. read more

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Don't sleep on this spot! Delicious porchetta sandwich, a ton of crispy skin bits in there. The sour taste of the sauce cuts through the richness of the pork and it's on this great, pillowy soft ciabatta bread. It's my new favorite porchetta sandwich, 9.1/10. I got it with this braised beef poutine. Very nice and savory. Kinda pricy, but worth it! read more

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One of the best burgers I have ever had!!! Even thought it was delivery, the burger was very good.

We stopped here for a quick lunch in December 2024. The owner (?) was super welcoming and friendly and waited patiently while I tried to make up my mind. I went with the Philly cheesesteak, while my husband got a smash burger and fries. We could not stop exclaiming over how tasty everything was. This place is the real deal. Crispy edges to the burger, fresh bread, plenty of cheese, everything was seasoned beautifully and the fries were perfection. If we had been staying nearby, I would have eaten here many more times. As it is, I've recommended to everyone I know in socal. The space is bright and fun and everyone in the restaurant seemed to be happy to be there...for good reason! read more

10/10 would go back for the chicken parm sandwich!! Only change I would ask for is to get the bread extra toasted. The braised beef poutine was just okay. read more

The Kroft - Chicken Parmesan Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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