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Pie 'n Burger, Pasadena

19 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles, r/burgers29 comments cited below

What people say, in short

More commenters recommend Pie 'n Burger than warn against it, and several describe it as a classic or old-school burger, with many naming the Pasadena location. One notes it is cash only. A few call it overpriced or poor value, several strongly dislike it or call it mediocre, and one was let down by the pies.

Address

Pie 'n Burger, 913 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106

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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 2025

    Would rank this place fairly high on the list.

  • Recommendsu/monotekdm in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026

    Calls Pie 'n Burger solid and old-school; worth the trip to Pasadena.

  • Mixedu/BorisNumber1 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2024value

    Calls the place decent but poor value for the price.

  • Caveatu/pnw_sunny in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026price

    Advises avoiding Pie 'n Burger, calling it overpriced and overhyped after years of visits.

  • Recommendsu/mymanjake8 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2024

    Names Pie N Burger as their answer.

  • Caveatu/Hopeful_Corner1333 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2024taste

    Thinks Pie n Burger blows, though unsure if unlucky.

  • Recommendsu/BootyWizardAV in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024

    Votes Pie 'n Burger as their top pick, while calling it a possibly controversial choice.

  • Recommendsu/Curleysound in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2026

    Names Pie & Burger in Pasadena as a pick for the holiday.

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  • Recommendsu/Luke_Von in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026

    Gives Pie 'n Burger as a bare answer to the burger request.

  • Caveatu/dmonsterative in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026taste

    Calls it mediocre at best and would drive to another spot before going there.

  • Recommendsu/The_Fine_Columbian in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025taste

    Ranks Pie & Burger as a very close second behind their favorite.

  • Recommendsu/Appropriate-Neck-585 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025taste

    Calls Pie 'n Burger a better version of the nostalgic burger experience.

  • Caveatu/ilove_elote in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2025

    Strongly dislikes this place.

  • Mixedu/cying247 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2025taste

    Has been there and calls it alright, but says it lacks thick patties, buttery buns and a toppings bar.

  • Recommendsu/BlondSunDoll in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2025taste

    Says Pie N Burger's burger is stronger, following an earlier comparison about its pies.

  • Mixedu/bikenejad in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2024consistency

    Says it is consistent but an old-school messy burger that won't satisfy everyone.

  • Recommendsu/Landosystem in r/burgers · Mar 2024taste

    Names Pie-N-Burger as their preferred diner-style burger.

  • Recommendsu/dougolupski in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2024taste

    Ranks this Pasadena spot top of three, a step above In-N-Out; notes it is cash only.

  • Caveatu/Chance_Ad2503 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026price

    Says Pie 'n Burger is now overpriced and mediocre compared with the past, after decades living nearby.

  • Recommendsu/Rhonardo in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2025taste

    Defends the lettuce at Pie N Burger, saying crunch matters, against advice to skip it.

  • Recommendsu/veryberrybonds in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025

    Names Pie n Burger as a suggestion.

  • Recommendsu/GramercyPlace in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2025taste

    Recommends Pie N Burger as a classic spot, also considered considerably better than Fuddruckers-style burgers.

  • Mixedu/ambarcapoor in r/FoodLosAngeles · Dec 2024taste

    Says it's an old-school burger about history, not for everyone.

  • Recommendsu/Wild-Spare4672 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2024

    Calls it a good answer.

  • Recommendsu/TacoChowder in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2023variety

    Likes that breakfast-time toppings can be added to the burger there.

  • Recommendsu/Successful_Bowl_6314 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026

    Endorses Pie 'n Burger in Pasadena, agreeing with an earlier pick of it.

  • Recommendsu/FaFaFloheim in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025

    Casts one vote for Pie and Burger, a Pasadena spot.

  • Caveatu/JUYED-AWK-YACC in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2024

    Visited a few weeks back and was let down, especially by the pies.

  • Recommendsu/djb85511 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025taste

    Recommends the Pasadena location and says it still delivers a strong burger.

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