Where to Get Almost Free Burgers on National Cheeseburger Day in Los Angeles
Did you know the Cheeseburger was invented in Pasadena, California? According to SpuceEats, the year was 1924, and the inventor was a 16-year-old boy working at his father’s restaurant, The Rite Spot. While the restaurant has since been replaced with a plaque, you can celebrate the birth of this great sandwich on September 18th with National Cheeseburger Day! Here are the best spots for cheesing it up for less or even FREE in Los Angeles, plus the ones that are awesome any day of the year.
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Irv’s Burgers (La Brea, Malibu, West Hollywood)
Visit Irv’s Burgers anytime on Friday, September 18th to enjoy an Irv’s Custom Burger for just $2.50. The pricing echoes our nation’s most recent accomplishment. Irv’s has been around since 1946.
Burgers Never Say Die (Silverlake)
The motto here is always order two because once you’ve devoured this Smashburger, you’ll always want another. The menu is succinct: a choice between the Regular with cheese, ketchup, mustard, pickles, and onions and the Three Stack, which is much like the regular, except it’s got three stacks of meat.
Hours are 12 to 8 p.m. or 11 p.m. on weekends, and you can preorder over the phone (although they don’t love that…) or through Doordash.
Dog Haus (Various)
Dog Haus is rewarding its members with a FREE Cheeseburger on your next visit if you purchase one using your app on the 18th. Sort of like Wimpy from Popeye.
For the Win (Hollywood/Glendale/Whittier/Grand Central Market/Too Many More…)
Quickly becoming one of my favorite burgers, this is the daytime concept from the beloved Hollywood bistro, Papilles. For the Win offers burgers, chicken sandwiches, French fries, and patty melts. For National Cheeseburger Day, I recommend the Cheeseburger made with a quarter-pound of smashed grass-fed beef, grilled onions, pickles, and cheese on a Martin’s potato bun ($8.99). I’d also like to note that they have kept their prices low for years.
For the Win is clearly “winning” because they have expanded to Van Nuys, Beverly Grove, Brentwood, and even San Diego! Hours vary by location, but all are open seven days a week. Confirm on their Instagram before you go.
Lawry’s The Prime Rib (Beverly Hills)
Lawry’s The Prime Rib is feeling itself this National Cheeseburger Day, with a specialty burger that only they come up with. It’s an 8-ounce patty freshly ground with Angus chuck and prime rib, then layered with vintage sauce, American cheese, white onion, and Bubbies pickles. Only 20 Burgers will be available and can be enjoyed in The Bar or dining room. Pair your night with Happy Hour from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and you’ve got yourself a happy meal.
Farmer Boys (Huntington Beach, El Segundo)
Veggie Grill (Various)
Don’t have a cow, man! Enjoy Veggie Grill instead for an in-store-only BOGO offer on their American ChzBurger!
Poppy + Rose (DTLA)
Known for serving daily brunch until 3 p.m., Poppy + Rose from Chefs Michael and Kwini Reed makes a seriously good burger and serves it in a gorgeous outdoor space in the downtown Los Angeles flower district. Consider National Cheeseburger Day your excuse to enjoy a Poppy Burger with a side of ambiance ($25).
Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. You can also order through their website.
Barney’s Beanery (West Hollywood, Burbank, Santa Monica, Westwood, and Pasadena)
If you’re looking for that extra cheddar, head to Barney’s Beanery for a Juicy Lucy Burger. Juicy Lucy Burgers have the cheese inside the patty and come in varieties like Spicy Jalapeño and Three Cheese.
McDonald’s (Various)
Visit the Golden Arches on September 18th and enjoy a Double Cheeseburger for FREE when you spend $1 and order through the app. Don’t you want fries with that?
The Win-dow (Venice/Silverlake/Hollywood/Long Beach/Santa Monica/The Grove
The restaurant American Beauty began as a take-out-only spot, then expanded to a full steakhouse in Venice, and has since returned to its roots with four locations of The Win-Dow. Despite the popularity, they still sell a Smashburger-style cheeseburger for less than $5 ($4.95). Hours vary by location, but on National Cheeseburger Day you can start eating at 11 a.m. Online ordering is also available as well as Doordash.
Pie ‘N Burger (Pasadena)
It’s hard to write about Cheeseburgers without a nod to one from the old guard. Pie ‘N Burger has been doing it well since 1963 by keeping things simple. Options are a beef, turkey, or vegetarian patty with homemade Thousand Island dressing, pickles, lettuce, and tomato. Cheese is 50 cents extra, and prices have definitely adjusted with inflation ($18.50).
Don’t forget to add a slice of pie and bring cash!
Doors open at 8 a.m. daily.
Burger King (Various)
Burger King will be offering a FREE Bacon Cheeseburger as long as you spend $3. This is part of a week of deals for Royal Perks members, which include everything from a FREE 4-Piece Nuggets to a FREE Original Chicken Sandwich when you spend $3 on any given day.
Goldburger (Highland Park)
Goldburger specializes in Smashburgers with a variety of different sauces and slaws. The classic Goldburger is a grass-fed two-patty with garlic-mustard aioli ($12), while the LA Special has pastrami and dijonaise slaw and has a 3 oz patty instead of 6 ($13). If you just want a taste of what Goldburger has to offer, try a Kids Cheeseburger, which is half the size and can be made Goldburger-style for $9.
Hours are Noon to 9 p.m.
In-N-Out Burger (multiple)
Wow, what a great guide! I had no idea the cheeseburger was invented in Pasadena. That’s a fun little piece of local history to have in my back pocket. It’s awesome that you put together a whole list of places to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day. It’s like you’re a a burger detective, finding all the best deals.
The “Burgers Never Say Die” motto is hilarious and a little dangerous. “Always order two” sounds like a challenge I’m willing to accept! And the deals from Habit Burger and Islands sound amazing. I’m all about a good bargain, and a free burger is the ultimate prize.
You’ve really covered all the bases here, from the classic smash burger to the more gourmet options. And the little tips, like checking Instagram for hours and signing up for loyalty programs, are super helpful. This post is a total win for anyone who loves a good cheeseburger. You’ve convinced me to get out there and celebrate!
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