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1. After living down the street from a Tommy’s in Vegas for 10 years, people always told me it’s better in LA.

   Not in my opinion it’s not. It tastes exactly the same. We went for breakfast. My wife got the burrito and I got the breakfast sandwich, my favorite item on the Tommy’s menu.

   I’m aware that Tommy’s is supposed to be messy, but dang. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a sloppier assembly on one of those breakfast sandwiches. It completely fell apart as I tried to eat it. Still tasted good, though!

   Above all, it was incredibly cool to get to see and eat at the iconic location of the first Tommy’s, truly a landmark both of LA, and of burger history and culture in general. Just don’t expect it to taste any different if you’re used to going to a different location.

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2. Thanks to a YouTube short I saw showcasing this classic establishment, I just had to stop here for lunch while visiting LA for the weekend. My sister and I split the #1 Double Chili Cheeseburger and upgraded the fries for chili cheese fries. The meal was plenty and delicious. I would describe Tommy’s as the love child of Wienerschnitzel and In n Out. This location has plenty of parking and even two windows to order from. There’s no tables but there’s bar seating where you can stand and enjoy your food. The chili is not too salty and they really pile it on. I’m glad to have finally tried this classic spot.

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3. Double Chili Cheeseburger – two quarter pound patties, cheese, chili, tomato, pickles, onions, mustard / 5 ⭐!
   Chili Cheese Fries – 5 ⭐!

   Los Angeles and Southern California is the origin for a lot of iconic fast food chains. Some of them are destined to make it global while others flourish locally.

   One of the powerhouse local chains is Original Tommy’s and the location at Beverly and Rampart is the first of their 32 locations throughout Los Angeles (and a few in Las Vegas).

   The original Original Tommy’s sits on a sprawling corner lot with an overflow parking lot right next door so parking is quite easy. While lots of LA shuts down at night, Original Tommy’s remains a 24 hour destination. They have a broad but simple menu which includes breakfast items (I hear their breakfast burrito is a great option). They do not have traditional seating. Instead, they have a variety of counters you can post up at to enjoy your meal.

   When I go, I focus on the chili cheeseburger. The one I had on this visit was a glorious, chili and cheese packed messy hamburger and I wouldn’t want it any other way.

   The chili is filling and has a great, thick, meaty texture. The cheese can’t help but melt everywhere and adds a rich, creamy flavor. The burger patties are well cooked. I love the thick slice tomato that sits on top, adding a cool crunch to the burger.

   Since chili is their staple and what makes them unique, I also got it on the fries. The fries are thick cut and when loaded up with a very generous serving of chili, it makes a great snack.

   The service was fast, friendly and efficient. I had my order within minutes of placing it and I enjoyed it fresh and piping hot, standing at one of their counters. If you have been in LA a while and haven’t had Original Tommy’s, you really should check them out. They have been serving LA for a long time for a very good reason!

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4. A classic in LA since 1946. I have been to Tommy’s many times and it’s always consistently really good. I honestly think they have some of the best veggies of any of the burger chains. Their tomato is always extremely fresh and snappy. They are most famous for their chili, which is honestly great, but everything else is really good as well. This location does not have a drive-through but they have multiple parking lots so parking is really easy. It’s to-go only, but many choose to eat in the standing room only area near where you pick up the food. They do not have tables inside. The prices are very fair and service is very fast so it really is a really convenient option.

   Today I chose to do the Triple Chili Burger and a side of Chili Fries. They both really hit the spot and I definitely was not hungry after finishing them. I love how they put mustard on their burgers and every time I go to Tommy’s it’s always consistently good and makes me want to stop in more often. I would recommend and would say it’s one of the better burger chains in Los Angeles.

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5. Finally gave Tommy’s a try, and I’m not really feeling it personally. I tried out the California double and chili cheese fries and a chili burger.
   The California burger costs a little more Tham a in and out burger, and it’s not better, especially the bread not being toasted and falling apart, the pickles were not crispy at all and where almost white and the sauce was not as savory as the in n out sauce.
   Then the chili burger was pretty good. The only complaint was again the bun bread quality and the pickles, lettuce, and tomatoes were great and fresh on all burgers.
   Lastly, the chili cheese fries aren’t cheap for the size, and the chili wasn’t as good personally speaking.
   Also, the cheese wasn’t melted at all on my girlfriends single California burger.
   Another miss is not having seating for the customers, but regardless, this isn’t a negative review. I just expected more from the hype I heard from Tommy’s, so I’d still recommend my friends and family to give them a try!

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