Original Tommy's, Og Location
29 people recommend, 9 warn against itvia r/LosAngeles, r/FoodLosAngeles, r/burgers30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 16 threads.
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Original Tommy's, and some call it an institution or central to LA's burger culture, with commenters naming the Rampart stand. Several see it as good value, and several say it suits late-night or after-drinking meals. Two say chatting in line is fun, several mention long lines, and a few say the wait is not worth it. Two call it overhyped or mediocre.
Address
Original Tommy's, 2575 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Original chili burger, Chili cheeseburger, Hamburger
- Best for
- Late night, Budget
- 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.
- Mixedu/MothershipConnection in r/LosAngeles · May 2026wait time
Loves Tommy's but calls the OG line enormous and says the burger is normally inexpensive.
- Recommendsu/keeplurking996 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2024
Includes the Rampart Tommy's on a list of classic burger stands.
- Recommendsu/okey_dokey_bokey in r/LosAngeles · May 2026ambience
Calls it a fun social outing, most of all at the flagship branch.
- Recommendsu/magic_bryant24 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2024
Calls this Tommy's central to the Los Angeles burger scene.
- Recommendsu/drumorgan in r/LosAngeles · May 2026wait time
Was second in line; orders moved fast with almost no wait and they were glad about the purchase limit.
- Recommendsu/Trashbagjizz in r/LosAngeles · May 2026ambience
Says chatting with people in line was fun and enjoyed hearing the stories shared.
- Recommendsu/bootely in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2023
Calls Tommy's the answer and describes ordering it with sausage or hamburger, muffin or bun, and chili.
- Recommendsu/tiMartyn in r/LosAngeles · May 2026service
Calls it great and says paying a bit more is fine.
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- Recommendsu/Cool_Cartographer_39 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2026value
Recommends ordering through the app as a way to get cheap, satisfying burgers.
- Recommendsu/ryanm37 in r/LosAngeles · May 2026value
Skipped the Hollywood line but says Tommy's usually offers fair value and calls it an institution.
- Recommendsu/asdf2k7 in r/LosAngeles · May 2026taste
Pushes back on a critic and says the burgers are excellent.
- Recommendsu/Intelligent_Taco in r/LosAngeles · May 2026ambience
Only goes to the OG branch for Tommy's and finds every visit nostalgic.
- Recommendsu/WyndiMan in r/LosAngeles · May 2026value
Recalls waiting for a past anniversary special and calls it worth the time, with no regrets.
- Recommendsu/Opinionated_Urbanist in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2026
Likes Tommy's even though it isn't gourmet; prefers backing homegrown spots in the county over out-of-state corporations.
- Recommendsu/Dry_Jellyfish641 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2026taste
Describes happily devouring two cheeseburgers there, a positive memory.
- Recommendsu/RoughhouseCamel in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025taste
Tried Tommy's without chili and says the burger is very good despite disliking the chili.
- Recommendsu/Joshhwwaaaaaa in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Names this as a burger pick.
- Recommendsu/chouse33 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Dec 2023value
Agrees Tommy's is the pick, citing its price and overall quality.
- Caveatu/JWBIERE in r/LosAngeles · May 2026
Says the wait isn't worth it and that Tommy's only appeals late at night when drinking.
- Recommendsu/tankerdudeucsc in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2024
Confidently recommends the Rampart Tommy's.
- Caveatu/JohnDoee94 in r/LosAngeles · May 2026wait time
Says the line was huge and calls waiting an hour to save a few dollars baffling.
- Mixedu/MrTemecula in r/LosAngeles · May 2026wait time
Says the burger isn't worth a long wait, though chatting with fans helps.
- Caveatu/mgoooooo in r/LosAngeles · May 2026wait time
Says the Eagle Rock branch is extremely crowded.
- Recommendsu/JahMusicMan in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2026
Has eaten Tommy's many times late at night after clubs and raves and says nothing beats it as drunk food.
- Recommendsu/VizualAbstract4 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024
Misses Tommy's and thinks about it fondly.
- Recommendsu/Rawdogg187 in r/burgers · Mar 2024
Insists the Original Tommy's hamburger is the one to get and warns about copycats.
- Mixedu/bizoticallyyours83 in r/LosAngeles · May 2026taste
Finds it tasty but not for everyone.
- Caveatu/Hazy_Lights in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2026
Calls Tommy's pretty mediocre and says they'd only eat it while drunk.
- Caveatu/primordial_slime in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2026
Thinks Tommy's is overhyped and overrated; argues most national chains serve a better burger.
- Caveatu/DavyJonesRocker in r/LosAngeles · May 2026
Had Tommy's once during the pandemic and has not returned since.
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