Big Tommy's, Sawtelle And Pico
10 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/SantaMonica, r/LosAngeles16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters who weigh in recommend Big Tomy's on Pico, and commenters name its patty melt and chili burger, and one the turkey burgers. A longtime neighborhood regular says it does not compare to the other Tommy's and that other branches beat it. A few find it unremarkable, saying the chili lacks flavor, it is only an okay stand-in, or the chili and cheese were light, and one dislikes the remodel.
Address
Big Tomy's, 11289 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Iluvembig in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024taste
Liked the patty but felt the chili and cheese were light; worth it if nearby, not a detour.
- Mixedu/withherkillergraces in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Answering a comparison question: calls it an okay stand-in when you're in a bind.
- Recommendsu/maceilean in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Defends Big Tomy's as just fine.
- Recommendsu/odiezilla in r/SantaMonica · Feb 2026taste
Says their burgers are classic diner-style and the turkey burgers are excellent.
- Recommendsu/e90t in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024taste
Names a patty melt and a tuna melt as personal favorites and says it's the only Westside spot they know with orange bang.
- Caveatu/TheManDirtyDan in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024taste
Longtime neighborhood regular who says it doesn't compare to the other Tommy's, and other branches beat the Sawtelle one.
- Mixedu/GregtronicMusic in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Would go to Big Tomy's but is surprised it's better than Apple Pan.
- Caveatu/CensoryDeprivation in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024taste
Calls it inferior, saying its chili lacks flavor and depth compared with the other spot.
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- Caveatu/Easy_Potential2882 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024ambience
Strongly dislikes the remodel's look, making it hard to want to eat there; another location is nearby.
- Recommendsu/SickAssFoo323 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Picks Big Tommy's, located in Culver City.
- Recommendsu/whopper68 in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2025
Recommends Big Tomy's as a burger stop around Santa Monica.
- Mixedu/kinotopia in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2024taste
Calls it pretty good when asked about the burger.
- Recommendsu/mytroothhurts in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024taste
Loves the spot and rates the chili burgers highly, with consistently good food.
- Recommendsu/mikerocuts in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024taste
Calls the place very good and names a bacon egg cheeseburger and a patty melt as go-to orders.
- Recommendsu/salero351 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Said it was a regular lunch spot and ordered the chili burger now and then; calls it a good quick burger stop.
- Recommendsu/Turbulent_Dot355 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Names this west side Pico spot as a burger pick.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.