Irv's Burgers
Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles
Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Irv's Burgers is worth choosing when the brief is simple: a casual Los Angeles burger stand with counter service, classic American comfort food, and late-night usefulness. At around $20 per person, it is a strong value play for burgers, fries, shakes, breakfast, or a quick post-event meal, but not the right choice for table service or a long dinner.
About Irv's Burgers
Is this the right late-night burger stop in Los Angeles? Yes, if the goal is a casual counter-service burger stand with classic American comfort food and hours that stretch past a normal dinner window. The useful question is not fine dining versus fast food, but whether you want a direct place for a burger, chilli cheese fries, or another familiar burger-stand order.
The atmosphere is casual, lively, and direct: order at the counter, keep expectations informal, and treat it as a comfort-food stop rather than a long sit-down dinner. Irv's Burgers works well for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or late night when convenience matters and a classic American burger stand is the target.
Classic burgers, breakfast hours, and a late-night edge
The core appeal is the classic American burger stand format, with named anchors including the Irv’s Original Roadside Single Burger, Irv's Turkey Burger, Irv’s Dog, Patty Melt Sandwich, Chilli Cheese Fries, and Pastrami Sandwich. First-timers can stay close to those signatures rather than overthink the order. At around $20 per person, it is positioned as a casual Los Angeles meal rather than a splurge.
Schedule broadens the use case: Irv's Burgers is open Sunday–Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM and Friday–Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM, with breakfast served from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Lunch, dinner, and late-night dining are available, making it useful across more than one part of the day.
Who should choose it, and who should skip it
Choose it for a casual solo meal, a low-key stop, or a late-night meal when convenience matters. It is also a practical pick for people who want counter service and familiar comfort food rather than a more formal dining experience.
Skip it for any occasion where the main priority is a polished sit-down format or a highly structured meal. The reason to go is the classic burger-stand lane: casual atmosphere, counter service, and American comfort food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or late night.
For planning a wider Los Angeles food day, pair this kind of stop with a full Los Angeles restaurants guide, Los Angeles bars guide, Los Angeles hotels guide, Los Angeles wineries guide, and Los Angeles experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 1000 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019, United States
- Website
- locations.irvsburgers.com/la-brea
- Phone
- +1 213-650-1946
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual roadside burger stand atmosphere with a straightforward counter-service setup, focused on classic American comfort food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Irv’s Original Roadside Single Burger
- Irv's Turkey Burger
- Irv’s Dog
- Patty Melt Sandwich
- Chilli Cheese Fries
- Pastrami Sandwich
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1000 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019, United States
Planning details
Location
1000 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019, United States · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Irv's Burgers accommodate groups?
Irv's Burgers is a casual counter-service burger stand in Los Angeles, so it is best approached as an informal meal rather than a structured sit-down outing. For a smoother visit, plan around the counter-service setup and the time of day you want to go.
Is Irv's Burgers worth the price?
Yes for a casual burger stop, since the venue is priced at about $20 per person. That makes sense if you want classic American comfort food in a casual roadside burger stand atmosphere. If you want a more formal meal, the value equation may feel different.
What should a first-timer know about Irv's Burgers?
Go in expecting a classic American burger stand, not a long-form sit-down meal. Irv's Burgers runs Sunday–Thursday 9:00 AM–12:00 AM and Friday–Saturday 9:00 AM–2:00 AM, with breakfast from 9:00 AM–11:00 AM. That makes it a practical choice for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late-night stop in Los Angeles.
Does Irv's Burgers handle dietary restrictions?
If you have strict requirements, ask directly before ordering.
Is Irv's Burgers a tasting-menu restaurant?
No. The details describe Irv's Burgers as a classic American burger stand at about $20 per person. The right question is whether you want casual counter service, signature burger-stand items, breakfast hours, and late-night availability in Los Angeles.
