Cassell's, Koreatown
29 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 12 threads.
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Cassell's, and many name it as their pick, with some calling it an overlooked classic. Several single out the patty melt, and two like the breakfast burger. Two rate it above Apple Pan, and one reports positive visits to the newer location but says the older tiny spot was better. One commenter calls the patties well seasoned but always overcooked, one prefers the patty melt to the burgers, and one says many other Koreatown spots would come first.
Address
Cassell's Hamburgers, 3600 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Breakfast burger, Classic burger
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/weimar27 in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025taste
Says it isn't a smash-style burger but is among the better burgers they've eaten.
- Recommendsu/Tall-Guitar3865 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Suggests Cassell's as one of its top picks for the burger request.
- Recommendsu/Ecstatic_Knowledge96 in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025
Says Cassell's missing from the list is a shame.
- Recommendsu/Retell in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Names Cassell's as the answer.
- Recommendsu/RollMurky373 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Names it as one of their go-to burger spots.
- Recommendsu/euthlogo in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2025taste
Suggests Cassell's as a closer match to Fuddruckers than most options.
- Mixedu/StretchTucker in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026taste
Prefers their patty melt to the burgers but calls the restaurant great.
- Recommendsu/jdubs465 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026
A local says Cassell's is the answer too.
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- Recommendsu/Fresh-Examination-54 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Says Cassell's is a definite pick for the request.
- Recommendsu/treyfromdabay in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Calls Cassell's, which the post mentioned, also a good option.
- Recommendsu/Saboscrivner in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Shares a photo of a burger from the Koreatown location.
- Recommendsu/GoldenGorder in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026taste
Agrees, calling it an overlooked classic burger.
- Recommendsu/Ready-Illustrator252 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026taste
Likes the breakfast burger there as well.
- Recommendsu/FOH_Prod in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Names Cassell's as the answer, with a photo.
- Recommendsu/GhostOfSparta305 in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025
Was surprised it was missing from the list and is glad someone else raised it.
- Recommendsu/le_sighs in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025
Says they love this place.
- Recommendsu/GuitarAgitated8107 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Counts Cassell's among their top favorites, including holiday-style meals.
- Recommendsu/pokebud in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2025
Objects that leaving it off the list was a deliberate choice, implying it belongs.
- Recommendsu/Dependent-Potato2158 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025taste
Reports positive visits to the newer Cassell's; says the older tiny spot was better.
- Recommendsu/Craigrrz in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2025taste
Likes Cassell's as a classic diner with a high-quality burger.
- Mixedu/Fuzzy_Peach_8524 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025taste
Rates Cassell's about a B+; patties taste well seasoned but are always overcooked.
- Recommendsu/AcesUCLA in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025taste
Has not tried the burger, but liked the patty melt and rates it above Apple Pan's burger.
- Mixedu/RabiAbonour in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Calls Cassell's good but not especially notable; many other Koreatown spots would come first.
- Recommendsu/MikeHawkisgonne in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025taste
Likes Cassell's, with the patty melt a standout, and rates its taste above Apple Pan.
- Recommendsu/RightMeow1100 in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025taste
Says they love the patty melt there.
- Recommendsu/ExcellentPastries in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025
Agrees that chains should be dropped and that Cassell's should be included instead.
- Recommendsu/VAdown in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2025taste
Names Cassell's among places whose thick, brioche-style burgers hit the spot.
- Recommendsu/FlashyTop3305 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Dec 2023taste
Says Cassell's breakfast burger is excellent.
- Recommendsu/Dmmk15 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2026
Says they went and calls it great.
- Recommendsu/goforgalla in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Names this among regular spots they frequent when in the area.
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