Fast Food | The Food Buster

In-n-Out

In-n-Out Fast Food Burger $3 for the classic Double Double. $6 for the whole combo. Various locations throughout the West I went to the one at: 119 S. BRAND BLVD. GLENDALE, CA 91204 All right, so if...

Spitz

Middle Eastern Fast Food (Doner Kebab). About $10 for a doner kebab and a side. I went to the location in Eagle Rock: 2506 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041. When I was in Germany, I ate a lot of Doner Kebab, a really fatty type of kebab in which the meat is cooked in fat (its own I think) on a skewer. The meat is shaved...

Pink’s Hot Dogs

Fast Food Hot Dog/Fries/Burger. $3.50 for the standard chili dog. Hot dogs go up to $6.50. 709 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038-3338. The other night, I was hitting up some bars and clubs on the Sunset strip with my friend Paul. After a couple drinks, though, both of us got the late night mad munchies, and we embarked...

The Counter

“Slow” Fast Food Burger/Classic Diner (You can sit down here without feeling awkward). About $7.50 to $15 for burgers, depending on toppings and meat quantity. Specialty burgers go for less than $10. Various locations throughout California, with a small presence (i.e. one site) in numerous other states and even in Australia and...

Apple Pan

Classic Burger Diner. $6.50 for a burger. With fries, pie, and drink, expect to pay $15-$20. 10801 Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. I was out on a Saturday night with a good friend of mine, Jeff, looking for some excitement in Los Angeles. Before hitting up the clubs and bars, though, we really needed to fuel up with a classic LA...

The Original Tommy’s

The Original Tommy’s About $5 for the whole combo (double chili burger, with fries and drink). Various Locations throughout CA and some in Las Vegas I went to the one at: 1717 Colorado Blvd. Eagle Rock, CA Some would argue that Los Angeles is somewhat of a burger haven—and for good reason! LA is full of “famous” burger...

Poquito Mas

Poquito Mas Mexican Fast Food Burritos from $5 to $10 Various locations throughout CA I went to the one at: 2635 West Olive Blvd Burbank, CA 91505 Living in LA, I can’t help but be a fan of Mexican food, given the large Mexican population and the large number of fantastic Mexican restaurants. And there’s no Mexican dish I like...

The Hat

The Hat Fast Food. Famous Pastrami Sandwich. $7 for the pastrami and less than $5 for a burger. Expect to pay a bit over $10 with side and drink. Various locations throughout CA I went to the one in Pasadena in LA: 491 N. Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 It should be apparent by now that I’m quite the pastrami fanatic. I’ve already...

Oinkster

Oinkster Fast Food Burger About $10 for a full meal of burger, fries, and drink 2005 Colorado Blvd, Eagle Rock, CA Although I enjoy a nice meal, sometimes I’m in the mood for some nice, cheap fast food. The only problem with fast food is that it typically sacrifices quality for time. That’s why I was quite intrigued when a...