Original Tommy's Hamburgers

On May 15, 1946, a young Tommy Koulax introduced Los Angeles to a hamburger with gusto. Sixty five years later, L.A.’s love affair with his chili-topped creation is still going strong.

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  • Phone

    (213) 389-9060

  • Website

    originaltommys.com

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  • Type

    Burger Joint

Address

2575 Beverly Blvd (at Rampart Blvd) Los Angeles , CA 90057 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

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Eater

As post-drinking food goes, chili fries at the original Tommy’s on Beverly is about as good as it gets — and the messiest. And that’s (thankfully) been true for many, many years. Read more

LA Weekly

There is nothing sacred once you wrap your hands around a double chili cheeseburger ; enjoyed by suits and sweatpants alike, which is exactly the range of clientele you'll find at the walk-up window. Read more

Eater

Original Tommy’s on Beverly Boulevard is celebrating its 70th anniversary with 70 cent burgers from noon till midnight. There'll be live music , classic cars and awesome prizes. Sun, 5/17. Read more

다희 노

The cheeseburgers ! I don't know about the chili fries because I got a stomache, but definitely the cheeseburgers and also the chili dog ! Don't get a triple cheeseburger with a chili dog . U might bloat

Joseph Mundy

Get three double chili cheeseburgers ...to to pound and one for tomorrow (don't worry, they microwave to near perfect the next day--30 seconds)...never be the lame who asks for "no chili !"

상선 김

A great burger place to stop by they are open 24 if you are hungry late night go for it

Duncan PJ

Felt like a very authentic American experience. Try a chilli cheese burger and fries

Jessica Blount

The best burger that i have ever had in my life. The chili is amazing. I do not want any other hamburger but from this place.

Salvador

The breakfast burrito is actually really good. Only served until 11am.

Steve Lueke

Chili Burgers , Chili Fries . So good the next day you will have a reminder of their great chili by what locals call "Tommy Fingers."

Thirsty James

Now serving 1/4lb chili cheese burgers , no onions , extra tomato please! No milkshakes here though, HUGE bummer

Offbeat L.A.

Opened 1946. Original walk-up stand of a hamburger chain with over 30 Southern California locations.

Blackford Oakes

Been raised on this stuff. Only negative I have is your hands will smell like chili for two days. First place I stop when I go back to LA,,, and I only go to the Original.

David Nelms

Best deal is the double cheese burger . Be sure to get everything on it. If you are not interested in chili be sure and tell them 'no chili '.

Royer

I left gasping for air after ordering the the 1/4 or was it the 1/3 pounder? I don't remember. I just was ready to pop afterwards. No regrets!

J M

Always upgrade reg fries to chili cheese with onion fries ! Chili not diet and I would NEVER want it to be! I want a franchise!

Sands Time

Still the best burgers after 25years. Wish they would have left the soda cans instead of replacing them with self serve drinks

Jessie Avila

Best burgers and chili cheese fries in all of Southern California

Brandon Hoang

Nostalgic burger shack. Stand 'n eat. Don't come expecting anything fancy ; it's your basic burger with a dollop of chili on top.

SEGA

Various locations throughout Los Angeles, but this is the main one... featured in the motion picture "Grandma's Boy" - John, QA Tester

Quiana Tai

Bestest! New wooden plants to eat on. Love the atmosphere.

Molly Hansen

Everything!

Shinnawy

Chili heaven! Chili cheese fries , double chili cheeseburger ♥️

Jorge

The triple cheeseburger its the greatest hamburguer in LA i love it!!

Lee Palacios

Try the #2 combo - Chili cheese burger , fries and a drink!

Thirsty James

At this original burger stand they don't serve those amazing milkshakes - bummer :(

????????mikeBKK_Life????????

Chili and cheese is the best!! Especially when put on fries !! Yummy :)

Kim Esguerra

I wondered why a lot of people come here to get burgers . I tried their burger and hotdogs but I was not impressed... I will still go for In & out...

Chris Guzman

If you're up for it, ask for extra chili on your burger and chili fries--they give it to you at no extra cost! =)

James Yeang

The chili goes with everything. Superb

Rob Prentiss

Best chili burgers anywhere. Nothing better than the original.

Sandra S

Get the cheeseburger AND the tamale . Seriously. Get the tamale .

Dandin Canlas

Literally walking distance from my house! The chili cheese burgers and fries are so good, must try!

Larry Robinson

only get the double cheese burger with everything! get a SMALL drink, then get Free refills

Jason Nieto

First meal back in the states with Allan

Kidnoeffects

One of the best burgers in LA.

Andrea Reyna

Best burger place ever. Come before/after a Dodgers game.

Ronald Chino Calderon

The Best Chili Burgers In Town ! ????

Sergio Orozco

Best Burgers in Town , Try Double Chili Cheeseburger with Chili Cheese Fries !

Joseph Mundy

Some lame-o newbie with frosted tips just ordered a Tommy burger with NO CHILI , NO ONIONS, NO CHEESE! Whattadouche.

John Garcia

Take a bite of yellow peppers with a bite of your chili burger . Amazing!

TV Food Maps

Check out Original Tommy as seen on Food Paradise Read more

Robert Portillo

U gotta try da breakfast burger it's da bomb. Just make sure u get there b4 11am

Mark Parabot

Best Double Chili Burgers in town !!

Emily Selin

Best chili burgers in L.A.! Ask for extra chili .

maya figueroa

Delicious!!

Kyla

I just had a plain cheeseburger and loved it

Karlyn F

Park in the lot across the street it's much easier!

Ronald Chino Calderon

“The World Famous Chili Burgers !”

Gloria Loeza

Get the chili fries with the chili on the side. Yum!!

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