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For four star dining in Los Angeles, try The Apple Pan. This is a great place. This very affordable restaurant has been around for the last 5 years. It's known for its hamburgers. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice and 10 Best LA Burgers awards. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features lunch. This restaurant is open late.
4.0 of 5 stars.
The Apple Pan is fun. A fun, older establishment with cash registers that look like they belong in an antique shop. I love the hickory burger. It's the kind of burger that's not too messy, but not too...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You'll definitely get what you pay for in terms of atmosphere. The pricy and small steak burger is nothing special. The fries are so-so and felt too starchy. You sit at a crowded counter where you can...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was pretty disappointed with this place. Not only is it a bit dirty inside (hence the B rating), but the apple pie was cold and the flavors were nothing special. Plus the stools are so close...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down one of the best burgers in LA. There are burger joints everywhere now a days with their fancy ketchup substitute and wood bar with micro-brew ambiance, but you can't really mess with a good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say....this place is REAL!! man!! For a good ole burger....I'd go there in a heartbeat....and their apple pie is pretty decent, the wait is a little long if you get there at their rush! But...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
second best burger in L.A. and the banana cream pie is insane
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place that I can honestly say has a better burger than In-n-Out. I like both the sirloin burger and the hickory burger but the sirloin(or do they call it steak?) burger is my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know it's a Landmark Burger Joint and it's great that it is still open but definitely have had much better burgers. I think it is cash only. Very few seats and not worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend kept raving about their banana cream pie..and I mean KEPT raving about it. After passing it by too many times, it was time to stop and try it once and for all. But I hadn't eaten dinner, so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Apple Pan is this hamburger joint in LA with legendary status. Apple Pan is famous for its hickory burger and apple pie. Add to the fact, it's been around since 1947, that's around the time when my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Please. Overrated. Having been born and raised in LA, it's a wonder I've never made it in here until recently. I've always heard rumors and legends of how great this place is, how "Famous" it is, so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best traditional burgers I've ever had. Nothing fancy here - That hickory burger was just simply delicious. Also, usually, burgers fall apart when I pick them up and take that first bite,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tired of the same ole McD's and CrackIntheBox? Check out the Apple Pan, a place straight out of the 1940's with a style to boast. First thing you encounter is the building, a small little box-like...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Hickory Burger yesterday afternoon, for the first time. Today, Monday, I want another one. It was SO delicious and I'm more of a vegi burger sort of gal. The motto at the Apple Pan sums...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The hickory burger is delicious! I always get it with double cheese, fries, and a root beer. I feel like I can eat a second burger, but I resist. Any of their pies are a great way to complete your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm...This place gets 5 stars just for their pies!!! All their pies are baked from scratch each day. The banana cream pie is so heavenly. I have recurring dreams about it. I salivate every...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I forgot to mention. Look at all of 3 star reviews for this place and you will start noticing a pattern: they all start off with some nostalgic reference about how some family member has been going...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time at the old dilapidated little building on Pico and Santa Monica. I happened to be passing by at lunch time last Saturday and stopped in to experience what the rave was all...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone talks about the "quality" of food here, but I'm not really sure what they mean. We timed out visit so that there was no wait, and that was fine but do you mean quality as in the mediocre...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a little icon in hidden in the middle of LA. I love it. Its not changed in a lot since build in 47. Its got that cool diner feel and standing up against the wall waiting for a seat is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Apple Pan is a Los Angeles icon. Built in 1947, the small wood and brick structure looks out of place, but its reputation and history make it a giant among its neighbors. Its about as old skool...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is an experience, you have to sit at the counter and typically wait for 1/2 an our or more. The menu is ridiculously limited. Still it has a lot of character and ambiance.French fry review:They...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i went here for lunch today with a cousin who is about to join the army--i was taking him out and of all the places, he wanted to go here. the most interesting past of our meal was that we sat next to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I read a few of the reviews and I've noticed that several of them complain about the size of the restaurant. It's a VERY well known fact that this place is TINY (seating capacity of roughly 20-25) and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I once came upon the Apple Pan on an episode of of Unwrapped on Food Network a few years ago. Another year or two later, the show Six Feet Under on HBO dropped their name on an episode. So I figured...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the APPLE PAN!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here since i was five. This place is magical. olives on the side, a hickory burger with cheese, fries, and a slice of banana cream pie. oh and a root beer. truly a culinary experience...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty burgers! I guess I went at the right time cause there were only a few ppl there (Wed night at like 9pm) so I got a counter seat no problem and had my burger within 10 mins. They really don't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! Great Old School Burger and Apple Pie Ala Mode! know before you go....this is a tiny place and it's best to go before the dinner or lunch rush. There is no wait list, you just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love it, I hate it. I like it, I loathe it. I adore it, no way am I standing in that line to fight for a counter seat again.The burgers here are so damn good it's hard to get me to say "no" to a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although I've been coming here for years, I just realized I haven't written a review of The Apple Pan, as my BFF foodie friend, Anita S informed me tonight.This is one of those great LA eateries that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the hype of being one of the best burger joints in LA kind of ruined it for me because then I was disappointed when it just wasn't that for me.But the hickory burger was still fantastic and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is OK. Totally overrated though. It's a cool joint, and it's got a lot of history. However, it's overpriced, crowded and servers seem like they would be happier if you just left....
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, the best burgers in west LA. We usually get ours to go, and we always order like 8 extra to take home (we have a busy pad and they get devoured quickly.) Yes the place is small, yes I suppose...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This tasty little burger joint has a special place in my heart. Not for hype, not for nostalgia, but for being one of the few places around Los Angeles that (since 1947) still serves up "simple,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll follow Matthew "Napkin" K's method of review.One word to describe the place: ClassicPro:Hickory Burger (cheese is .50 extra)Banana Creme Pie and/or Pecan PieOpens late! (12am weekdays, 1am...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking at reviews about this place earlier. Thinking about getting supper here but 500 reviews changed my mind. Its saturday night. I couldnt imagine how crowded this place could be.Otw to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best burgers, pies, and tuna sandwiches in town.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers, burgers, burgers galore. A cheeseburger is as American as apple pie. We have all heard that quote before. I have watched many different television food road shows that showcase different...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With 530 reviews I'm not even sure it's worth posting my own, but here are a few short thoughts:- This place is an awful lot like the Camellia Grill in New Orleans, but at least the CG has...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing fancy here. Just a big meaty burger with lettuce, pickles and mayo. Seven bucks seems like a lot to pay for a burger, but it's worth it. Definitely the best burger in L.A. Plus, there's a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am in shock that people have reviewed this place so well. I have wanted to go to this place for 5 years and I finally did last night. I am a huge foodie and cook and know my food....this was not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This burger joint is absolutely amazing. Although this place has an ackward seating arrangement, the food makes up for it!! One of the best burgers I have ever eaten in my life.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know this place has a lot of history and all, and in my quest for the perfect burger I had to stop at this LA landmark. After all, I even asked "chacha" (the 242242 text thing) what the best burger...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? Well one step into this place and you'll feel you've been transported back to the early 1920s.With only counter space surrounding the kitchen area for you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could rate this place a "0" star I would. First off as other reviewers stated, the place is small so a group of 4 is the most that should go. Menu is extremely limited & pricey. Only 2 types of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow there are 518 reviews for The Apple Pan so I guess I don't need to write much.The Apple Pan has a place in my heart. Best Burgers in West LA!
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Parking is kind of hard to find.I agree with earlier review- not a good place to take a group. I think 3 people is the biggest group I'd ever try to bring to Apple Pan.It was really busy, seating took...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a really tasty burger and a pretty cool setup. I support it because it's a long-standing family owned business. However, I feel it's a tad overpriced for what you get (but it IS a family...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BANANA CREAM PIE ever!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so I take my family to the Apple Pan across town to eat "LA's best hamburger". First of all it was "B rated". Now I can handle that in films, but not food. Yeah, yeah, the rating could be because...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best cheeseburger on the planet! But really, how have we managed to screw that up anyway? All original from 1948......even the waiters! I'm not kidding, they started when they were 16 and never left;...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place, loved the history and style. Great casual place to grab a quick tasty burger and fries. Service is a man of few words but it makes it memorable and charming. Cool old register. Would...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Old school burger joint where you sit at the counter. Seating is hard to find however as you need to just wait and sit when there's an opening.Burger was freshly made and hot, but it's just a decent...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"GOODBYE SEX. HELLO BURGERS AND FRIES FROM THE APPLE PAN!!" I heard some freak announce that upon exiting this fine dining establishment not too long ago.Hmm...perhaps it was me...One of the guys who...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
St. Patty's day '09. My 4 yr. old son's bday. I figure I take long lunch from work and take my wife and son out somewhere yummy. We are burger fanatics. We love Fathers Office, The Farm at Beverly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not really worth the wait. The fries and pie ain't half bad, but the burgers are meh as meh can be. And pricey.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Warning: DO NOT COME HERE WITH A GROUP. This is a place where you sit right at the counter and it's difficult to find seats together when the place is busy. When the place is full, you stand along the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
LA has this reputation as being a place where everything is new and hip. Au contraire. Honestly, there are lots of dinery kinds of places w/ tons of character. This is one of them. I believe the owner...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was expect a lot when I came here, and I ended up getting frustrated because for one thing they don't have a wait list. If you see a chair open you better run to that spot and sit your butt on it or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm writing this from my seat at the Apple Pan, waiting for the midnight show of the latest Harry Potter flick at the Landmark.This place is a gem, I can't believe I haven't discovered it before. As...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place has that nostalgic feel: a long counter, an open kitchen, a simple menu... all factors that I love. But, if we're just rating this place on the food, I've had better.I ordered the tuna and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I shudder to think that people's expectation of a burger has come to be perpetually compared to In N' Out as the only good choice in town. Get outside of the box people and experience something...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not the BEST burger I've ever had, but pretty awesome. Great diner experience. Yummy fries and the crust on the apple pie is super fantastic. I will be back.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 but I will round up, barely. I can understand the draw of an establishment that has been around for years but I do not understand the hype behind these burgers. I have given it numerous tries...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why people are complaining that the burgers here are "just as good" or "only a little better" than In-N-Out. IN-N-OUT IS DELICIOUS, PEOPLE. Thus, by the transitive property, the Apple...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for an old fashioned diner atmosphere. The whole idea of the place is simple and the staff is no nonsense. There are two burgers to choose from and you can have fries, or not,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Old fashioned, crowded atmosphere with lackadaisacal customer service. Doing a tour of LA burger joints with friends and world of mouth was strong. I have absolutely no idea why, In-N-Out puts out a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum! Maybe it was because we were starving after 11 hours.. or maybe it was the fast service. Or hey, maybe it was because they were open late! After driving around endlessly looking for a place to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently paid my first visit to The Apple Pan. The atmosphere was much more welcoming than other burger hot spots like the original Father's Office in Santa Monica. Snagging a seat at the counter...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was reading a lot about this place and was hearing it was one of the best burgers in town. I asked a friend if he wanted to go and he said he'd already been and he didn't like it that much. Being...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best banana cream pie i have had in ages. steakhouse burger somewhere between in-n-out and shake shack (yes shake shack is way better than in-n-out, and both are WAY WORSE than the burger at little...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to Apple Pan since I was 8...so I may be a little biased. Make no mistake, this isn't a fancy burger establishment by any means, but the paper soda/water cones and the red vinyl bar...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Apple Pan = old school deliciousness!The place was like being in a time warp, from the seats to the cone cups your soda is served in to the limited menu options of just 2 burgers to the old timers...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To give you an idea of how long this place has been hopping my mother went on dates here, and so did my grandparents.Absolutely stellar food stellar service, and just a fun old school atmosphere that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good steak burgers but by far NOT worth $7.00, A�50 extra for cheese. There pretty small and don't include anything else like fries or a drink. I figure it must cost $7.00 because it's neatly put...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion, it didn't live up to the hype. The cash only and seating arrangements are annoying, but not why it doesn't get the fifth star. I just don't really enjoy the relish, nor the high...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So overrated. I swear its just like an In-and-Out burger but more expensive. And the lettuce in the burger was still dripping water.
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yumm.. good old fashioned burgers! Delicious fries, and OK apple pie. Great for a late-night food run in LA! I don't really like the layout of the place though..but that's ok, this place has been...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Much has been said about this place so there is not much I can add. Burgers are hands down better than In N Out. Many people also call this place a tourist trap. I beg to differ on this. It's been...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the real thing and a must for anyone that is interested in LA history. The burgers are top notch.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is overrated. It's all counter service and when you walk in everyone who is waiting for a seat is lined up against the wall staring at everyone eating. Once you sit down be ready to order...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can honestly say I've never tasted anything like the hickory burger, but I wasn't impressed. The place itself is a cute little hut with diner style seating, small, and with old guys in paper hats...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I practically grew on The Apple Pan. My family and I always come to satisfy our late night burger and fries craving. The steakburgers are hearty with lots of sweet relish and crunchy lettuce. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about good food. This is by far the BEST burger in all of Los Angeles. The pies are great too! The fries is good, it's all good here. There is always a wait though. Come here hungry, leave here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is so cute. my boyfriend and i came at a good time and didnt have to wait to sit at the counter. the food is good and the menu is simple. the man who served us was super nice, he even...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When someone tells me they're heading to LA I automatically blurt out...Go to the Apple Pan for me and order a hickory burger with cheese, fries, rootbeer and an apple pie ala mode.The Apple Pan has...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After all the hype, we finally went ot this place and it did not live up. It was a Sunday afternoon and it was crowded. There are approximately 20 seats at a counter and the waiting room is the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Hickory Burgers with Cheese and tend to go in and get 2 of those and skip everything else. That'd probably be my last meal if I were on death row. I get if you like the food or you don't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A buddy of mine and I came across this place in our quest for LA's best pecan pie. Their pie was really good, but it was a little pricey at $5 a slice. I do recommend having it topped with their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here is why I give the Apple Pan 5 stars..for what it is, it is the best. Pure and simple. In my mind you simply can't go wrong here. The quintessential place for a simple burger and fries. I haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had to visit this place despite their reputation as a tourist trap after reading about their banana cream pie in New York Times Magazine years ago. It was as good as I imagined and was highlight of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's amazing how much we let slide by way of service and product when establishments give us a certain atmosphere. Are we so starved for hole-in-the-wall diners on the West Side that we fall for this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You cant go wrong with the steak burger, fries, and a coke at this place.The banana cream pie was good, but not as good as the one at "Pie n Burger."
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The quintessential hickory burger with or without cheese is to die-for. I've even converted fussy, pretentious Europeans who would never dream of eating ANYTHING with their bare hands. Nothing more to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
apple pan. you rocked my world.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After just running the Santa Monica Classic 10k, my very depleted friends and I decided to refuel on burgers and pie from The Apple Pan. At the time it was very fun! Servers moving at light speed,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here way back and beat the crowd so we grabbed a free spot. The server was a cool old veterano looking guy who was really friendly and was funny when he told some lady, " there's an ATM across...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhhh The Apple Pan. I grew up on this stuff...There ain't nothing fancy about this place. Diner style, sit at the counter, no tables. Gruff, grumpy old guys manning the counter. They've been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty cool. The service is great. I mean, my friend had some bbq sauce on her chin or something, and before she could reach for a napkin, there was a napkin being handed to her by the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a time capsule. Down to the less than friendly old guy behind the counter. Well he starts off that way, but we got to talking and he is actually pretty cool. I am sure he could share...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great old diner vibe, great classic burgers and pie, but almost scary if you've never been before. Once you find you place at the counter they're great, but waiting in the back for a spot to open up...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Admittedly, the atmosphere is a big contributor to my 4-star rating of this place but the food is delicious too. The fries are crispy and overflowing. The burgers are moist and just greasy enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Apple Pan is like the definition of a solid solid four stars, going onto the fifth one. I've been frequenting this place for over a decade now and not one thing has changed at all. In fact, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first stepped into the Apple Pan, I was thrown off-kilter by its ambiance. This place is tiny, and definitely atypical from an average restaurant. What you see is literally the counter and bar...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger in LA County.
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! It has so much character, not many places like this are still left, so I really appreciate it. They even still use an old school cash register. The bugers are excellent, one of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If in n out had a more sophisticated older brother.What can a say, I love The Apple Pan from the old time waiters to the to the location and classic decor. The Food:Served on the counter no plate...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A very historic place that is a vestige of a bygone era. The burgers are all the rage, and they are good. They put on a kinda sweet hickory sauce. Sitting at the counter is fun, with the service...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
standardly delicious.theres really nothing to debate here. they have been making great burgers for something like a hundred years and people keep coming because they keep making them taste really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers are great but not $6.99 great. Service: Straight to business no BS. We got in, immediately sat ourselves at the the opened stools. Waiter comes within a half a minute and ask us what we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger in the Free World.
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When Jonathan Gold says a restaurant is good, I usually believe him.But what was he thinking when he recommended the Apple Pan?the burgers were mediocre and far from amazing, or even plain ole' good....
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friday night, 12:00am, Dr. P was hungry. He didn't want fast food. He doesn't like 7-Eleven hot dog as much as I do. He didn't feel like going to a sit-down place. Where to get decent somewhat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Apple Pan doesn't beat In-N-Out for my best burger award (another unmarketable invention of mine), but it deserves an honorable mention. Unlike some others burgers (ie, at The Counter), Apple Pan's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
#434 review...So most likely.... just like all the other review.. you either like the relish or you don't.Burger. Fresh. sirloin. buns. lettuce. It's good.Fresh. Thank God I never had to wait. It...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After living in west LA for 16 years, you'd think I would have been to Apple Pan at least once. But I've actually never been until last night.We parked on the side of the street outside of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Before dining at the apple pan, the only information i could get out of people regarding their experience was that it had a long wait. I might wait 2 hours for a sample sale, but I rarely have the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the problem with the Apple Pan. It's still thinking it's 1945. The dining area is a U shaped counter and the place lacks any tables. If you try to sit with your friends, you have to hope...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure if they put nicotine in the hickory sauce but I've been having sweats and cravings since I first had the burger two nights ago. While I hate standing around to wait to get a seat for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm weak for paper wrapped burgers. After all these years, I finally went to Apple Pan - spontaneously at that. I've heard such mixed reviews from friends and yelpers that after a while, I thought I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My burger was decent. Not worth $7. The problem here is that they literally use the cheapest of everything possible. The bread, the meat, the fries, the plates, the napkins ( i hate chincy napkins),...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately like much of the hyped-up places around LA, it's overrated. Alright, so the pie was better than an average apple pie. but my standards for apple pies aren't very high. Also, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh I've been there several times now, just took a co worker there cus he has never been. It's the same every time. Really mediocre food (except for the pies which are really good) for far to much...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for a good, quick burger and fries, this place will do. The service is there to get you your food and then get you out of there. Don't expect pleasantries, just ask for your food....
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
everyone comments on how not to expect service here, but i disagree. there is "silent" service. it's not the place where they come to you and ask, "how is everything?" or "can i get you something...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After all the reviews I had to try this joint out. I must say.... all the reviews are accurate! This is probably the best burger I've ever had. So juicy and oh so good. Unfortunately, thats about...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine told me that this burger was better than In'N'Out so I figured I'd give it a shot, and he was right. The quality of the burger is very good and the service is pretty friendly. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the hickoryburger. It has fresh ingredients, and I like the smokey flavor. I think it's about $6.50 / burger. There's a U-shaped counter where you seat yourself, and since there's no line it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
pie, yes!burgers: if you want to relive the old days of ordinary burgers made of low-grade meat, then this is the place for you. given the price tag of the burgers, they should be better. also, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Some great all around food. Good wholesome dishes and who would have thought you could do so mch with apples!?!
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food gets four stars but the price and hype make it a 3. I just don't get what's so special? Honestly, it's just a regular burger, more like Fatburger than In N Out if you want to compare. Some of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're not in the mood for a greasy burger (the best kind), try the egg salad sandwich or the baked ham on rye. Both are piled high and actually come on a plate! Good stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Torn between giving a 4 or 5 stars.The good: Really tasty burgers, good fries, and yum pies!The bad: Closed on Mondays, seating is nearly impossible.Overall: Apple Pan is one of those great gems...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
*CASH ONLY*I would give this place another star if it's wasn't so expensive for just a burger. Yes, the burger was pretty good but it's not worth the price especially since you sit at a counter and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. An institution and rightly so. A must have every time I am in L.A.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So good! I still dream about their burgers and apple pie.I can't wait to go back!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Apple Pan is like Splash Mountain... you wait in line forever and the actual ride is like 2 seconds and it's not even that cool. Game plan: you have to find your own seat and hover over people, trying...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ah.... where to begin. Let me preface my review with the fact that I just came from my first time at the Apple Pan and was not impressed. My stomach and wallet get a little sensitive/on edge after...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good place. Often I have waited for my bus connection at Pico and Westwood and just sort of ended up in Apple Pan instead. It's a disease, people. It's called Panitis and there's no cure....
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a couple friends based on the recommendation of one of the guys in the group.I'd have to say that this place wasn't as good as advertised for me, but I could see why other people would...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here 2 times and left without eating because I could not handle the wait. It is one thing to wait forever to eat at a fancy, hip, trendy place, but to wait in line at this diner was too...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place for people who appreciate good old-fashioned service, in addition to old-school burgers and home-made apple pie.This means no mouthing off about having to seat yourself, whining about...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap, I hadn't had all of their pies, but one pie when you go is not the apple pie.... but the banana cream pie! It is AMAZING! So good, and I don't even like cream pies! That's how good it is. A...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here only for the delicious hickory burger with tillamook cheese...The other burger errrrrr i mean steak burger is just ok....The French fries have always been cooked to perfection....The apple...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I personally like to come here for the pie, specifically the banana cream pies (not that the others are bad, they just aren't as good, which also seems to be the popular opinion), but often they are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here today... burger was 6.50i had a steakburger, light relish, no pickles, well-done fries, SOS (side'o'sauce) and a bottled root beer.Walked in about 12:45 so i expected a longer wait... After...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the feel of this diner, complete with the crotchety but friendly oldsters that serve you. Friendly and fast service, great hickory burger, and yummy pies. We had one slice of each. I personally...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Picking up a banana cream pie for husband's birthday tonight- these are simply the best that can be made - by anyone! I prefer to have it for breakfast, though, instead of dessert - all those fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A tourist trap that sells two-dollar burgers for $8. The food is satisfactory, but worth neither the relentless wait nor the awkward musical-chairs-dash for a seat. Granted, it's one of the oldest...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Call me crazy, but I'm just not impressed by the hamburgers. They're not all they're hyped up to be, and the wait is always long during peak hours.. I'd rather get a cheaper equivalent from in N out.
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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Something is dreadfully wrong with the rating of this restaurant. I have been meaning to get a burger here for years. I have always been thwarted by the lack of parking or crowd at the counter. I finally made...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is legit. I ordered the steak burger and it's as advertised. It was very good, but I'm not sure if it is the best burger - taste is subjective. You can argue that In-N-Out burger is better,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had my first Apple Pan experience ast night on the way to the UCLA Bball game. I felt like I was in a time warp taken back 40 years. The service was mediocre but the food was delicious. The fries...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Burger you will ever have in your life. Get the Hickory Burger
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will recount the story as we've told it repeatedly a few times. At Apple Pan. First of all it's across the street from the Westside Pavilion. Parking limited-you can't park at the adjacent B of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Over rated!!! I have passed the Apple Pan 500 times at least and almost always thought to myself that I would have to try it! I actually stopped in twice but it was packed and I did not want to wait....
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BANANA CREME PIE with ICE CREAM. Sooooooooo worth sitting in Olympic traffic for. I actually enjoyed the pie more than their burger, but that was good too. Just not CAPS-worthy. Since I live in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience with The Apple Pan was on some first date thing. Impressions be gone, I was hungry and just wanted to rub my face on much talked about burgers. So we arrive and there's a massive...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Apple Pan is delicious. The apple relish/topping/magic stuff is incredible. Combine that with the meat, cheese, and pickles to get something unique and wonderful.And I don't even like pickles.I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To take a walk back in time, when quality and quantity was king, this is the place.This is also a BOLD statement, but I'll go out on the limb here..their fare as simple as it is, The Apple Pan does...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming to this place my whole life. The great thing about it is it never changes. Was in the area for lunch yesterday and slid into the last seat at the bar. I ordered the usual: Hickory...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first Apple Pan experience was great!What made this place unique, and worth it for me:-The hikory sauce is amazing. It's like LIQUID SMOKE BACON flavor, and I am obsessed with bacon. -Although...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ONLY reason this place doesn't get my elusive fifth star is because the menu is a bit on the pricey side. Other than that though, it's a solid cheeseburger and the steak fries are usually well...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nostalgia, plain and simple. That's the best way to describe Apple Pan.Quality is there. Quite good actually, in terms of ingredients and cooking. Prices are a little high, for what you're getting,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers! Love the atmosphere. Feels like you're sitting in a diner in 1950. They serve soda in little paper cones with metal holders. Ha! The banana cream pie is sooo good, stuffed with bananas...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An institution that continues to provide a great burger and history to the Los Angeles food scene... On Saturday, we drove up to the Apple Pan and actually walked right in and sat down. Within minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love going in here when I'm in town... I think the trick is to pop in really late, and you won't have to face the seat competition anxiety. The atmosphere is great -- just like going back in time....
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend brought me and my boyfriend to this old-fashioned burger place off of Pico. Right when you walk in is the eating area, which is similar to the old diner setting where there are stool-like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My roommate and I got the hickoryburger with fries. It was super fresh, super delicious. Seating might be a difficult if you come during a busy time. The staff is friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard people rave about this place, so I had to try it for myself. I went on a late Saturday afternoon and it was crazy packed. There are only a few sits and everyone has to fend for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best burgers for miles around.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious burgers! I loved how the burgers come wrapped in paper, perfectly tucked in so you don't get any sauce on your hands. I think one of the key ingredients to the deliciousness of the burgers...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had passed by this place a few times and was attracted to it's raw greasy diner looking setup. The other night, my girlfriend said she wanted a hamburger, and so, I suggested we try the Apple Pan....
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Believe it or not, even though I grew up in West LA(Beverlywood area), I didn't eat here at all when I was a kid. I ate here for the first time back in the early 90's, after I moved to the valley....
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A-W-E-S-O-M-E burgers and fries! There is no way you won't appreciate this old school favorite! Go for the experience and flash back to a time when things were just simpler! Love, love, love this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's 12:00 pm and you find yourself In the midst of clubbing, or for that matter, color coding your sock drawer... and suddenly you're gobsmacked (translation: utterly astounded) by your inner munch...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We swung by here about 20 mins before they closed. I use to work in a kitchen, and I know how annoying that could be. I'm pretty sure they all spat in our foods, but whatever. It was a Tuesday night...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are VERY doused in BBQ sauce (is it even BBQ sauce?).The burgers are hard to eat. It will get messy.The servers were very attentive. The Derek Fisher of Apple Pan.Banana creme pie was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love The Apple Pan, I been eating here for a long time. You never know what your gonna get when you come here. Sometimes, the experience can be terrible or memorable, you never know. Regardless,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
apple pan is pretty legit in my book. good burgers, good fries and good pie. and considering that this is most of their menu, they pretty much win in life. they are cash only. you sorta need to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It may be unfair of me to review this establishment, as I do not eat cow and, thus, cannot tell you anything about the hamburgers. On the other hand, I think it is COMPLETELY fair, because it's called...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Apple Pan is a classic. If you're looking for a nice, long-ish, sit down meal, this is not the place you go. If you have a small party (aka 1-2 people, anything bigger be prepared to be split up)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All the craze for apple pan.. I thought I would give it a try.For two people, we had to wait about 20 minutes. Although the seating arrangement is slightly odd, I understand its a old school diner....
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In and Out & Johnny Rockets Copied THIS place.The Apple Pan is aall time Classic Old School American Diner.This is the original, same as it ever was.This place has the best Egg Salad Sandwich EVER!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whoever thinks this place is not worth the trip doesn't know what a good burger is. Get the Hickory burger with cheese (tillamook cheddar) and get a side of hickory sauce for your fries. Then top it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone who knows food talks about this place. Just to let everyone know for a full meal it will cost about 20 bucks for that you will get a burger, fries , drink and pie a la mode. The pies are made...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The workers at The Apple Pan are not your friend. The workers at The Apple Pan don't know what the internet or Yelp or the 21st century is. The workers at The Apple Pan don't know what your plastic...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found the best part of the Apple Pan to be the grumpy yet somehow also nice old men that work the counter. I will probably return if only to make it my life's mission to make one of them like me....
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Simple diner, fresh ingredients.It took some doing to get me into this joint. I heard it from an old UCLA alum, who's about 70 years old telling me about this place. Apparently, it was THE place to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely adore this place. I'm actually happy I don't live within walking distance as I used to, as my ass is actually right back high where it's supposed to be. Let's just say walking from home...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was stuck in traffic on a Friday night on the 405, so I decided to come here because I was in nearby Culver City. Coming here, I had very high expectations. I've heard about this place through...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers and fries, Surly old men working the counter, cash only and great pie makes this 1950s type diner a great place to eat. Yeah it sucks if the place is packed and you have to wait to be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first two visits here were less than perfect. My first time around, I ordered the highly acclaimed hickory burger and did not like it! Tall Mexican ordered the original steak burger, of which I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place but don't consider it God's gift like most people.Burgers are good. A bit messy. Fries are good and service is good.Grabbing a seat can be a pain sometimes as there is no priority...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This joint serves some of the tastiest burgers you can have in California. If you crave for a quality burger along the lines of "In 'N' Out" and Tommie's, this will greet you with many warm and hungry...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Apple Pan,I've heard alot about you and I'm not gonna lie, I was impressed. Your fries, have this texture that just tastes more real than others. there is a certain graininess to their centers...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place, I have never been anywhere else like it and I love that about it!!! From the U-shaped seating arrangement , to the grill in the middle where you get to watch all the food being...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is another old school place. If it isn't broke, don't fix it, right? The place looks like an upscale shack on PIco, and you sit at a U-shaped counter that surrounds the busy hamburger cooks....
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hate this place. It has the strangest layout and no seating order. The wait was about 25 minutes of watching the diners munching on their food prison style. Let me explain: the place is a tiny...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place a long time ago and didn't like it. But that was before Yelp, so I decided not to write a review until I gave it another chance. Boy am I glad I did. This tiny little place is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Old school burger place with a simple menu & limited seating.The Hickory Burger can be a bit messy with the hickory sauce, but it's oh-so-yummy! Drinks are also served in one of those paper sno-cone...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes! I'm a serious fan.There is nothing like a good juicy hot burger! nothing!!!!The Hickory Burger here at the Apple Pan makes me want to slap my mother!!!! But I know she'd slap me back so I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First visit to the ever famous Apple Pan, and after reading many many reviews here on Yelp we had both the Hickory burger and the steakburger and split them between us.I guess we lucked out and made...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If In and Out had Apple Pan's fries, OMG, life would be perfect. I was so glad that my local friends took me to this terrific institution on my first night in LA. The steakburger is good, but it has...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes it's crowded and about $1.50 too expensive for a burger fries coke...but this is an institution and a beautiful one at that! What an awesome space with great hands behind the counter. Piping hot...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in LA all my life and I had heard about the Apple Pan, but had never gone. My boss dragged me down there 4 years ago and I am thankful for that.Before we went, my boss would talk about how...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Parking is difficult but there is a mall right across the street. Do not come with big groups. The wait at this restaurant is ridiculous! Keep in mind that I have no issues waiting for good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After ranking the big 3 (25 Degrees, The Counter, Father's Office) I continue to see what else is going on in the LA burger scene. From reviews on yelp it seemed this was the next stop. I must say the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Long wait. Good burgers. Pricey for what you're getting. I must say I was very impressed w/ the honor system seating that everyone abided by. I fully expected a brawl to break out, but it never...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is overrated - don't expect to ever find me here again. Extremely greasy burgers and fries :(And there is always a long wait spilling out the door, because there are so few seats. The last...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
While I have heard many places tout the Apple Pan as one of the best burger places in Los Angeles I was less than pleased by my experience. Instead of a near orgasmic experience that I was promised I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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I just ate at the Apple Pan on Pico in Los Angeles tonight, and yes the burger and fries were very good?not the best?but very good, but they will NEVER see my George Washington's again and here is why: A...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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I just ate at the Apple Pan on Pico in Los Angeles tonight, and yes the burger and fries were very good??????not the best??????but very good, but they will NEVER see my George Washington?????'s again and here...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to burgers and fries, Apple Pan is a bit overrated, especially for its higher price tag. If this wasn't Apple Pan, people would cry bloody murder for the price you pay for a single patty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
fast and delicious, great fries.
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Apple Pan... oh man, where can I start? Delicious burgers, great service (or at least the most entertaining service) and the best pie in LA. For your best bets get: Hickory Burger, fries, and a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
O - M - GI love this place. I got the hickory burger and man oh man..... it was yummy. The burger was really moist and their "secret" hickory sauce was amazing. The fries and root beer were yummy too....
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best dive burger in LA!HIckory Burger (with cheese)FriesRoot BeerBanana Cream PieAround $17.00 for lunch28 counter seats, no tables.Plan on waiting for a seat at lunch, and I wouldn't recommend coming...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place, partly because the burgers are the right size for my appetite, but mostly because of the novelty of having the cone cups for your soda (orange soda please!). the employees are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
abiding by the "honor system" of hawking a seat in the U-shaped bar seating area while making sure you don't cut in front of anyone who was already waiting can be frustrating. with experiences at the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Did someone say nostalgia?Being a second-generation Los Angelino (thaz a big deal) not only did my mother go here when she was a tyke, but her mom, my grandmother, rocked The Apple Pan way back in the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go here. If you're within 20 miles of this place, go.Reason one: Apple Pan has survived intact and unchanged in West LA for 60 years. It's like a friggin' time machine. That alone is worth the price...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Place had a very 1950s diner feel to it. The place is really small (with basically one large counter) so don't bring more than maybe 3 people to this place. There's no hostess, so you have to just...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very unique-tasting burger. I liked it.The seating situation was interesting. There is no host[ess], so we had to figure out how/when to sit down ourselves.I ordered the steakburger, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel conflicted when it comes to The Apple Pan. On the one hand, I'd love if the place got BIGGER and/or sprouted multiple branches... but on the other hand, the charm of the place is really all...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Apple Pan's Hickory burger is the best damn hamburger in town. It's a bit pricey, but after having one you can't help but order a second even if you are full. I love the seasoned waiter who has been...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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I just had one of your socalled hamburgers. The jumbo jack beats you handsdown. Your burger was too small-the lettuce was old-the meat was halfcooked. You should be selling these burgers for 99 cents.
openlist - user review - 12/05/2008
The Apple Pan has been around for at least 50 years. Same guys have been the servers for almost that many. Quick service, consistency, quality ingredients, and amazing burgers and pie. I've been going there...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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For those of you who were waited on by the "grumpy old waiters", do us a favor and don't come back to the Apple Pan. You obviously haven't been waited on by the professional staff (Gordon or Hector, among...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best place EVER! Came here with a friend who had been taken there by a friend. Definitely runs on word-of-mouth. It is just a whole-in-the-wall place that has great burgers, fries and pie. If you go...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Notes: Kinda cool,but not all thatDo LA people even know what good food is?Overpricedis this really considered a great hamburger in LA?Pie is above average but way above average price. may as well...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place 5 stars even though the burger is not the best i've ever had (it does rank up there tho) . It sure is one of the juciest, but I don't love the sweet sauce they slather the patty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
first time to step into this place, and hearing all the rave reviews.not sure if i will step back into this place. i only wanted dessert so i came with with a friend for pie. tried the pecan pie,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Apple Pan takes you out of LA completely once you're inside. It's authentic and I mean a legit authentic old school burger joint. The cash register is pre-1960, the plates feel like they have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been craving their hickory smoked burger! Fries are nice & crispy, service is quick, however, it takes a while to get a seat being it's counter seating only. I don't go as often a I'd like to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went here about a month ago during a burger craving moment. I could not have been more disappointed. I should have gone to In-N-Out. The burger was gross, but the grossness was hidden in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is completely overrated... just because it's old, quaint and a lot of locals go to it doesn't mean it has phenomenal burgers, though a lot of LA seems to think so.It's a good burger,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Apple is a pretty fun place to eat, they don't make it easy for you, you've got to fight for a seat at the counter but its worth the wait! The waiters are pretty hilarious, they remind a little of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to eat in LA period!Great atmosphere for a burger joint, very friendly service (except for Gordon, but that is part of his charm).The Hickory burger is the way to go, great...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go here for the experience, the burgers, and the tasty fries. Expect to wait for one of the few seats at the counter for a while. I haven't had the apple pie, but it looks delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh the nostalgia. This is the place I took my dates during college right after a movie in the nearby Westside Pavilion theaters. Well, those theaters are now gone... replaced by a state-of-the art...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH MY FREAKING GOD!!! The best banana cream pie i have ever had in my 28 years of living. and i really mean that!!! it is the best thing on earth. perfectly made and chilled just right. Besides that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the food, I hate the place. It is small and that makes for a horrifying wait time. The parking ins't great either.
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The banana cream pie is worth killing for. They have a good tuna sandwich as well.
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why this place is so over-rated. People from West LA get very nostalgic for the Apple Pan but it's just okay. I don't see the attraction. To eat here is to deprive yourself of all things...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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i love the old-school charm of this place and cannot resist the burger (nothing fancy, everything just right) and the cream pies.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If i had cash on me all the time, I'd be at the Apple Pan at least once a week. lol. I always order the Hickory burger with cheese and fries. The burger is soooooooo tasty with the sauce... i'm such a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A busy American diner offering a taste of the past with their signature burgers and fries.Made to order, these are well made burgers best washed down with a root beer and finished with one of their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Classic burger stand that I am sure you have seen on the food network a few times. What do you order? Burger, fries and a coke please. ** That would be the hickory burger **I like the waiters...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My GOD...the banana cream pie (when it's available,) at Apple Pan is truly heaven-sent. Best I've had, EVER. Chock-full of bananas in each mouth-watering bite, and the filling just melts...and I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I should've read more reviews before I came here, I scanned the first 5 and that was it. I've never been here before so here's the skinny for any other newbies that are too lazy to read through the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
even though i'm giving this place a middling review, i'll say at the outset that as one of LA's most legendary dining spots i believe everyone should visit this place at least once.the atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After an exuberant evening at the theater, we decided to stop by The Apple Pan for a late night burger.For old school ambience and appeal, this is the place to go. Seating is at a round counter,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Does not live up to the hype whatsoever. The ambiance has an early 1900s feel equipped with a cash register dating back to the Great Depression(like a previous yelper commented). The seating is a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here numerous times, so my review spans almost a decade. If you ever watched back to the future, yeah, it's kind of like that. The place makes you feel like you arrived during the 60s in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Apple Pan is the closest thing LA has to an institution like NYC's Katz's Deli. I first went back in 1999 when I moved out to Cali. I have always ordered the same thing: The Hickory Burger with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm dedicating this review to Tony who claimed Apple Pan has the best burger in LA. I will no longer believe a word Tony has to say. I ordered the Hickory burger and was confronted with a thin meat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"THUD" That is the sound of a tightly wrapped steak burger being plopped in front of you at the apple pan. i would never have associated that sound with delicousness.....until now. I went here for the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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I completely agree with the last review. We also had a grumpy old waiter. This individual doesn't say a whole lot and has a thick accent. I have heard from others how rude he is when he is upset. Ironically,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
overhyped. long wait. quick service that almost borderlines on rude (even though i know that's not his intentions)i've been here at least 3-4 times before today. and i felt that it was only fair that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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Apple Pan has simple yummy burgers and some of the best pie in town! Be prepared for some grease. And at least a 15 minute wait for your counter spot.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing that special about this placeBurger was pretty good ..but not good enough to compensate for beingoverpriced and bad service .It wasn't even crowded and the guy was rushing us out of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on my recent visit to L.A. The place is small and has counter service only. The french fries are perfect, and the server will come by and put some ketchup on a small platter for you to dip...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I first arrived in LA, I ate here every single day for a month.While I am glad that those days are over, I'd say it's kind of amazing that I never did get sick of the food.
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Classic Apple Pan! I've been going there since 1981! My greasy spoon epicurean buddy introduced me to this place. This place rocks! The Cheddar Hickory burgers are fresh, tasty and greasy!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Apple Pan and I dont even necessarily come here for the burgers, been going to this place my whole life since I was a baby. LOVE the egg salad sandwiches, absolutely amazing! The tuna is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Apple Pan,I really want to try liking your. Your atmosphere is so quaint and festive I enjoy eating at your establishment... I just don't enjoy your burgers that much. Maybe its me, maybe I have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loves me some Apple Pan.... A Westside institution. It's nothing fancy by any means. But it's ALWAYS good. It's been there forever.... Just know that all you got for seating is a U-shaped counter....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thumbs up!I vouch for the Westside's tastiest burger: Hickory.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance introduced me to this place about 4.5 years ago. Really really yummy. You should savor every bite, so yummy. Some say Im bias, but my fiance and I love it. We're in Pasadena and we go to the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i tried going the other day, and it was closed cuz it was a monday T_Tso my review is yet to come but i still give it a 4star for no reason.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They serve two types of burgers here - one is... crap... I don't know what that one is, and the other is the hickory burger.Dude, seriously.... it changed my life... at least, in the standard of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
if the cost of eating at this place were halfed, then the rating would go up by 2 more stars. everything here is very mediocre. it's weird 'cuz i grew up in the la suburbs eating hamburgers from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just another rave review here. There is no parking, but the burgers still make it five stars from me. And, the seating is just stools at a counter, very close together. Usually with a wait. Takes me...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The hickory burger was fantastic, seating is horrible as is parking. The food is well worth the wait, which if it is around lunch time there will be one..
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in the neighborhood all my life and didn't discover it until about 5 years ago. I'm never disappointed with this place. Whenever I have friends in town, this is the place I bring them to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good burgers and pie. The place is really small so you kinda have to fight for your seat. The enviroment is so different from all places such as In and Out but it makes you feel like you're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm willing to give this place 4 stars almost solely on the efficiency of the man working behind the counter. This guy was seriously a machine and he eerily reminded me of the waiter at a Yoshinoya in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hickory burger gets a thumbs up. The fries, a thumbs sideways: you'll eat them cause they're there, but they're not that good. The apple pie gets a thumb mostly down. Kinda dissapointing. But add...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't even try to find a parking spot in the neighborhood around it. You are just on a fool's errand doing that. Just park at the mall across the street and walk over. It's not that far.I was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since I was 5 and after every AYSO game, my mom and dad would bring me here even though we lived up on Mulholland Dr and the games were played in Beverly Hills, yeah a bit off route but whatever....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dropped by Sat afternoon before the dinner rush started. I've heard enough about their magnificent pies, so it was time for the Queen herself to try. The verdict? Portion was huge (Huge piece of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Ok, so, you wait and watch everyone else pig out, hoping that a seat will open up SOOOON, and when it does, you'll be very glad you waited. The menu is short, but hey, that's ok. They stick to what they do...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Great burgers, the well done frys are the best around but seating is pretty limited. Also the homemade pies are great!
kudzu.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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I guess you get the service you pay for...If you got the chance to try the food! I read on MSN how great these burgers were, so this past Sunday Me, my husband and kids decided to take a drive out there all...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
lurve my apple pan!best burgersbest friesbest pie - all fresh!
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are good, but for me, Apple Pan is all about the french fries and pie! I'm not a big apple pie guy, but their Banana Cream and Pumpkin pies are the best.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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My husband read something on MSN about this place and since its right down the street from us we wanted to try it out. Over all really good food, everything on the menu is really good. The only bad thing that...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From the ambience to the food itself, there's nothing gourmet about The Apple Pan. And that's exactly why I love it.Their burgers are messy and juicy. If you want cheese, you get good old Tillamook...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Apple Pan is a great place to get truly simple, totally delicious food. The interior looks like a cute 1950s diner, with a U-shaped counter that surrounds the grill (bonus: check out the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
CONS: Overpriced, wait to be seated, limited menu, overratedPROS: Authentic diner ambianceI drive by this place all the time and finally I stepped in for dinner with my friend to see what the hype was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I never heard of this place surprisingly. It's a small little diner across the street from the west side pavillion. I recommend this place if your in the mood for a greasy burger (Don't wear your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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This little dive of a joint is a fave place to go with friends after a fun night. Great burgers and pie!
kudzu.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Friday night and had to wait a bit for seats. We were a big group, so all divided up and although there were many people waiting, the actual wait time wasn't that long. They move people in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I come here for the first time after hearing great things about it. First impressions - i dig the throw back counter dinning, everyone govern themselves about seating because there is no hostess...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first found Apple Pan while reading an article in Complex Magazine when reviewing the best burgers in LA. They ranked it one of the top two so I decided to check it out the next time that I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like most of the Apple Pan's customers, I have been going to the Apple Pan since I was a kid.Try not to arrive during a lunch or dinner rush, order the Hickory Burger with cheese or the Steak Burger...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hit Apple Pan with a buddy a few days ago - my first time there.I just don't get it ! i'm all for the oldies but goodies type of places - i love canters, the pantry, phillipe's, etc, this place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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The place has a nice worn 1950's charm to. I read somewhere that it started way back when and just stayed the same. It's a small wrap around counter inside a freestanding building that's almost always crowded....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Right from the start, I'm going to say that I'm not an Apple Pan diehard. Many people claim it to be one of the best burgers in LA, but to me, it was, well, plain. Simple is good, but I wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The customer service here is pretty good but it may seem a bit on the slow side. The burgers are small but average with a lot of lettuce (I like vegetable so I don't mind it). The fries look so yummy!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their paper cups are strange, and the guy helping us seemed very indifferent to us first-timers but very considerate to the regulars.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Apple Pan. Fantastic. The burger isn't huge, which is nice. People seem to think that if they give you a gigantic slab of beef, you'll consider it good. Total Crap. Everything about this place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Historic burger joint from the 40s. Service is snappy and the burgers are amazing. The apple pie is also to die for. Maybe not the best place for a romantic date, as only counter seating is available, and it...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing my Dad talk about this place for years, I decided to try it once I moved to LA. Needless to say, I love everything about it. The fact that the waiters seem to have been there since the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting a really good cheeseburger and it was just OK. I think it's partially to do with the sauce they put on it, which I did not like. It was kind of like Russian dressing with relish in it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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After driving by the Apple Pan for years, my boyfriend and I finally made it to the famous diner, and all because of a blurb we read in the current issue of Sunset Magazine. Yes, it's pricey, but the burgers...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love having the old abrasive guy take my order of two cheeseburgers, fries, a coke, and an apple pie. We stood around for a bit until a counter spot opened up and a grumpy old man kept giving us the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good burgers, good fries, good pie, but pretty expensive for what it is. I ordered an Orange Crush, and he brought me a Sunkist; I figure if you're gonna put Orange Crush on the menu, it should...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good burgers, very simple and oldskool setup with only a counter to sit, cantankerous old "what'll ya have?" guy at the counter, and they take only cash.My cheeseburger was great, and the fries were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the first time this weekend and am now officially a fan. If you just want a good ol' greasy burger, this is the place for you. Nothing fancy--a white bun, burger, lettuce, mayo, cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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I love this place because it makes me feel like a character from Happy Days! It's life the Waffle House of burger joints where you can see them making your food. Beware...they only take cash!!
kudzu.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place so much! First of all, I love that this place hasn't changed since first opening in 1947. It makes me so happy that it hasn't been knocked down to make room for some awful corporate...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was really looking forward to eating here based off of the reviews I'd read, so I wound up taking my boyfriend there last Saturday night. Sadly we were both pretty disappointed...Our server hardly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely mostly hype. Both burger and pie overcooked--patty was not juicy and apple chunks were mush. Generic buns, iceberg lettuce, no tomatoes (!).For the price and wait and ambiance, why bother?
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummy steak burger. sweet apple relish on the burger. yummy fries. only place to sit is the small counter. line is always ridiculous...just expect it. no a/c so just stay away in the summer time. a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Apple Pan is somewhere to go just to say, "I've eaten here!" Walk inside and you'll see a u-shaped counter staffed by old men and behind them a square grill with a hood that really doesn't do...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great hickory burgers,fries, and slices of pie. This place is always slammed, its hard to find parking and its counter eating only and takeout. But that being said I still totally love this place. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After constantly driving past this location numerous times, I finally gave it a try. Due to a lack of food options after 10pm, we decided to try this place and see what the hype was all about....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
what to get:HIckory Burger. My favorite burger in LA.Fries, well done.Coke in a paper cone. Awesome.Apple pie with a slice of Tillamook cheddar. so old-timey! orBanana cream pie- hubby's fave.I love...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It is exactly like In-N-Out Burger..... The only difference is this place cost 4 times that of In-N-Out. Ridiculously overpriced.Service sucks, disgruntle employee, and gosh, did I say it is exactly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wasn't in the mood for a burger but still had a good meal, very generous portion of the egg salad sandwich. felt like I left southern CA for a bit while in the restaurant
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure what all the fuss is about.. Perhaps it was just my run in with the "secret sauce" which seem to me like Sweet relish and ketchup mixed together (not so special and not so good) that has...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Jeez...I am really late on writing a review on this place...I don't know what all the hype is about (?)...dahhhhhh...I found the burger to be uninteresting and flat (small)...I am a huge fan of a GOOD...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMMM The Apple Pan is good, its a Johnny Rockets styled joint with a really 40's feel to it. Even the workers look like they're from the 40's !!Con's- The place is small and I don't think they have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is there any reason why one should venture to the west side? Um, hrm, vurm, shrum... nope. No reason at all. If however you find yourself already there for a cockring convention or the "Oh, You...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Both the hickory burger and the steak burger are delicious. Incredibly tender, but if I can be a bit picky, I'd say the relish overpowers the flavor of the meat, so next time I'll ask for either less...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Apple Pan is so frickin good. It's almost the as good as the 800 pounds I gain after eating a burger there.....almost. The guys are super fast and really REALLY attentive. They constantly refilled...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
see, this is the kind of place that shouldn't need to be reviewed. i suppose if you don't live in LA and you're visiting and wondering if this place is good, that's one thing. but if you've been in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Apple Pan's banana cream pie: LOVE at first bite.I also find the no-BS, straight-faced old-timers who work there endearing. They give the classic lunch counter joint a certain old school charm....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I work for a PR company, the obvious thing when going to a new restaurant is to discuss what their slogan would be.At the Apple Pan, it's "Right away." And they mean it.You order when he hits...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you've ever seen a picture of the famous painting "Nighthawks" by Ed Hopper, you are either one of two sets of critics. Either you find the painting thematically exquisite and exploratory of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let the shouting and battling and Yelping begin: Best burgers in LA. There. Yeah. I said it. Wanna fight?Sure, you can get a half-a-billion different toppings at the the Counter, sure there are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This burger is not for everyone!WHY I DIDN'T LIKE APPLE PANI have to admit, I first went to the Apple Pan and I personally was not very impressed. Mostly because of what I expected of a really great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 Stars only because of limited seating. I had a big group of friends with me and it was already packed, so we had to walk across the street to sneak into the already closed mall and eat at 2 of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers here are reminiscent of those sold at In-N-Out, except that the filler options are different (and cost more). The fries have a medium thickness, and mine were disappointing because they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am one who has made the mistake of raving about the Apple Pan to my out of town guests only to have them disappointed. I think that it all has to do with expectations, so if you're reading these...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very tasty burger, if you don't mind lurking along the wall for a long time, waiting for a seat. Nothing surprising, just solidly tasty and quite fresh. Go for a casual night with a friend, when...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being a vegetarian, I'm happy Apple Pan had two things I could order on the menu. One being an egg or tuna sandwich, both sounded really good. I decided to try the tuna salad sandwich with cheese and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is still one of my favorite places to get a burger. the wall paper and cash register have been the same since it opened in the 1930s. there are two burgers: steak burger, hickory burger. the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers here are just your normal run of the mill burgers (bun, meat, cheese, lettuce, pickles, and sauce) but they're pretty good. The menu is concise; there's nothing fancy or out of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I never understood how they stayed in business all this time. Their burgers are good but after everything is said and done you end up paying like $9 for a damn burger.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
With over 240 reviews, what more can I really tell you? Seems to me that every city, from Minneapolis to Minsk, has their legendary grub joints -- years of nostalgia and lore and grill grease make...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why would you eat here? You can get the same exact food at In N Out for half the price. Plus, you won't wait 20 minutes for a space at the counter-only set up. The only thing this place has going for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
excellent fast food served around the lunch counter. it is a classic spot.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like the hickory barbeque burger. The line was long, price is ok, and their pies are not that bad either.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a random place with difficult parking sometimes. kind of pricey and during busy hours you might have to wait awhile for a seat.best burger on the menu is probably the hickory burger. get it with only...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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Yes, the burgers are great ,but the red sauce was what made it the burger it...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great little burger dive. this place has been around for years and is only made up of an open kitchen surrounded by a counter for patrons. any of the burgers are great...and u can order the fries...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ahh Apple Pan how I adore thee.Last year many sunday mornings were spent playing softball with coworkers in the park. We never won any games but we usually had a good time. After one vicious...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good burger but overpriced.$7.50 for a burger with no fries.places really get me that dont have fries with the burger.5.50 for a piece of pie.it also counter only space. NO tables or booths!they only...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every single time I'm back in LA, without fail, my first stop is the Apple Pan. Mind you, this is even before going home to see my family! I love it, I don't even need to tell my brother anymore,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a classic place to eat! Its open late, you get old fashioned style service in the fastest way and they never add or change the menu (if its not broken why change it!!!) Def NOT like any fast...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not a big deal... the EXACT same hamburger is available at In-N-Out Burger for half the price.what you're REALLY paying for is old school 50's decor, which granted is extremely cute but not essential...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service is fast...maybe too fast! I felt quite rushed through my entire meal. People circled like vultures for the next available seat at the counter. Server: "Burger?"Me: "yes."Server:...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't get why people like this place so much. I like the old-school diner charm and all, but that's about all there is to like. The burgers are sub-standard and dressed with lettuce and not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is *horrendous* and the multiple positive reviews that it has, all over the place, are mystifying. Apple Pan is a small burger shack, with seats arranged around a central grill area...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Best joint ever! I had my first cheeseburger there. DA BABWEY ID DA BET! This is just to get to the 100 characters that I need to write the review.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The one thing I probably miss most about my hometown, Los Angeles is the Apple Pan. My sister and brother went here when they were kids in the 60's. I came here as a toddler in the 60's, and then on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a buddy I hadn't see in a while one late night. We caught up and ate decent burgers, got excellent service from a very silent and professional man.= good times.Something about the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really flavorful, good burgers. The fries are pretty good. The pie is DAMN good. Cash only FYI
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hickory burgers that I'd die for....
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Should have read the other yelp reviews before venturing out here for a burger. I second all the comments that say this place is overhyped and overpriced! I paid $6.35 for a regular old hamburger...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whatever you do, don't tick off Gordon. This is an old school burger joint and worth the wait. Cardinal rule number 1 -- wait your turn for a seat. It can be a little tricky, but make note of who is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I am surprised on how they got an "A" health inspection rating. There is a freezer in the front, right behind diner's table. If you're observant, you will find the person serving the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best things about living at LaCienega and Pico is that this treasure was a hop skip and a jump away. Yes, yelpers, I agree that this is a little pricy, but seriously people, if you're...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Apple Pan is another one of my favorite places in LA. I love hamburgers and Apple Pan has some of the best. The taste of the burgers isn't your typical made-to-order burger. If you're looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best old-style diner joint in west la. It isn't cheap for burgers and fries, but everything is made right in front of you and it is made to order just like the old days. The hickory burger is awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If MacDonald's was posh it would taste like the Apple Pan. The burgers really are great, the special sauce very familiar, the presentation and service are terrific.We found the apple pie itself...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Stay for the pie.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best quick-serve burger and fry joint in the city. Sure, it's pricey ($30 for 2 burgers w/ cheese, 2 fries, 2 drinks, and a slice of pie w/ ice cream) but its pretty well worth it.Had the banana pie...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was first introduced to this place in the summer of 2002, when i still lived in San Francisco and was visiting for a weekend - the economy was still reeling from the effects of the dot-com bubble...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My grandmother loved The Apple Pan, my father loves The Apple Pan, and I love The Apple Pan, too (and I don't even eat beef). My grilled cheese-ordering habit aside, I'm enamored with this place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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The burger is good, don't get me wrong but what you pay for, In-n-out gets my vote. Thrity dollars for two people ( no Alcohol) shared fried and one slice of pie......meaning, its not that good. Cool place but...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The hickory burger was pretty good, messy...tons of sauce and lettuce, but not the best burger I've ever had (plus, I kept finding rock hard pieces of fat in the meat-i HATE that). The fries weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Apple Pan is like a smooth talking traveling salesman. On the surface, everything is great; they have the diner nostalgia aesthetic down in a way that makes a place like Cafe 50's look like a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dirty, Not Cheap, only accepts cash (?!), and their burgers aint even that great. The only reason why i gave them 3 stars is their apple pie, its to die for.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been going there since I was a little girl. It's good, but not THAT good. It's just good. I like going every now and then for a burger or a cheese sandwich.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great burger and amazing fries!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't mind waiting 15 minutes in a simple trip down memory lane?Don't need a 51" plasma on every wall?Don't mind sitting at a counter next to -gasp- a stranger?Don't mind ordering from a simple menu...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"i want all that stupid old sh*t like letters and sodas". -liz phairfor some reason i've decided that Mota is kindof a meat and potatoes kinda guy, so when we decided to meet up wednesday, i threw...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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I've eaten at the Apple Pan since 1948. The food is unique and consistant. Just the way Mr. Baker and his Chicago partner/brother would want it. It's an experience that stands with The Pantry and the Original French Dip (Phillipys) If you haven't tried these places and enjoyed them, you're missing the best.
openlist - user review - 03/14/2008
5.0 of 5 stars.
Finding an establishment with a screen door on the west side tells you that you're in for something different. The Apple Pan is what people should think of when they think of a classic burger and not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service, Great Food, and I just love the old way of doing everything
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
APPLE PAN IS GREAT!!!The first time I went there it was full! I hated it. Then we took the food to go and loved the hamburguers (tip: do not take your fries to go. i did and they sucked, when I ate...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the reviews, i made a trek out to LA to dine at this oh-so-wonderful zagat rated place. . . I had ordered the steak & my boyfriend ordered the Hickory burger. The quality of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Diner style, great food, simple. Awesome pie. For those who complain about burger nazis here, never experienced that. Perhaps some people just too picky about their food, and they should just go to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been three years since I've had my first share of Apple Pan burger and let me tell ya, our relationship is still running strong!!! Til this day, I'm still very much attached to her. Her sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
sucks. crowded with a bs non-policy on how to get a seat. bunch of jerk regulars attempting to dictate who gets to sit and where, what the rules are for waiting, etc. don't need it. left.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to The Apple Pan a bunch of times and it has been great each visit.The burgers are juicy and the apple pie is delicious. The staff is always grumpy in a charming sort of way (you better...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Some claim that this is one of the best burgers in LA so I had to try it. I've lived in LA my whole life and I love burgers. The burger was ok at best.I tried both the regular and hickory burger....
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh geez, the los angeles version of the soup nazi. DO NOT mess around ordering your food at the apple pan. they don't stand for that kind of silliness, but don't misconstrue this for rudeness. this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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I guess there are "all kinds", but the person who reviewed Apple Pan with the heading "the worst" is definitely NOT my kind of guy/gal!! My grandma started taking me to this restaurant when I was still a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like a fine wine, particular movies go well with diner food. After "Be Kind, Rewind", Apple Pan seemed the obvious neighborhoody choice.Ok, let's get the cons out of the way first: we split a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It's so good. The pie has this incredible crust that just adds to the amazingly delicious apple filling. The pie is just right and not too sweet or overwhelmed with that gooey...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Took forever to get a seat. (expected)Burger not even half as good as In and Out.Apple pie recipe from the 1800's? Yeah, apparently they didn't have sugar or cinnamon or any real knowledge what...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Apple Pan is one of those place I am often perplexed at. I'm not into the whole "institutions" or "old landmark" kind of places. Even though it's been around for awhile, I just get the feeling that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GIVE ME PIE NOW!!!! ME WANT IT!! (Pushes over grandma at the counter and tramples toddler to taste such luscious fluffy whipped cream mounted on top of that glazed blackberry goo) yummers!!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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I had the Hickory Burger and split fries with a friend, was full and loved the food. Seating can be a bit of a free for all, and you should go in with the expectation that you?re swooping in on people's seats...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Be prepared to be transported back in time when you step foot into this 50's decor, counter-only seating, simple burgers & fries served on paper plates, and cash only burger joint. The diner scene...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THE ultimate venue to compete w/ kids for seats on the Westside.Devour a ridiculously satisfying hickory burger followed by root beer and a slice of pecan pie a la mode to live an improved version of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh how i dislike this the apple pan. Why this place is popular is beyond me. The relish they slather over the burgers is just gross to me. I came here years ago after hearing all the hype. I remember...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite getting yelled at by a crotchety old man in the seemingly anarchic line for a) "cutting" although my party was there waaay before he was and b) taking two counter seats even though I was alone...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an all-time favorite of many westsiders who queue up for as many as 30 minutes to get a coveted seat at the counter-only burger joint. The burgers are great, but probably get more culinary...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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I felt compelled to write my first review, do not waste your time with this dive. How this place has stayed in business 50 years is beyond me, I don't understand how it made it even 50 days. I went with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I somehow made my way over to what to me felt like the other side of the universe...the morning after. Unfortunately this hole in the wall diner isn't conducive to the "I wear my sunglasses at night"...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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So first off...I don't eat beef, and I KNOW people say these are great bugars and I can't judge that. I came here at lunch with 3 of my co-workers. The seating...I understand; that's the way it is. There's...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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My husband and I go to Apple Pan a couple times a month. The burgers and tuna sandwiches are wonderful. The servers have worked there forever. Its nice to be able to see the same people each time we go to a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars for being one of the few counter experience left in Los Angeles, although if you're transplant like many of us are, you may not give this place as much slack. Their burgers, at best, are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I've heard alot of warning about the lines at this place. Don't let the lines fool you, this place moves faster then you would think possible. Today was my first trip at the Apple Pan....
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never thought I'd say that I like a burger with chunky sweet-pickle & ketchup relish, mayo, lettuce, AND dill pickle slices... but this is the way they roll at Apple Pan and I just roll right with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
they really only have two things on the menu with apple's.
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, and a great restaurant experience in general. They just don't make places like this anymore...I had a hickory burger and my friend had a steakburger, both with fries, and both were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great burger and the fries are good but the secret is to ask for them well done. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.The burgers are a little bit on the pricey side but they are worth every...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with a friend to avoid rush hour traffic and was pleasantly surprised at this throwback diner that served juicy burgers and crunchy fries and my diet coke in a charming metal cone cup. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I worked in Culver City my boss took me here one night. It was the total package experience. The food... the atmosphere... the old waiters... the cone cups with orange soda.... the good cheese......
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great burger! A lot of people complain that there is too much lettuce, if you do, take some off! The service is classic, they don't bother you, you don't bother them.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Apple Pan Kicks Ass.They do one thing and do it well. The place is old and has a great horseshoe bar that you have to belly-up to. Service is fast, you can usually be in and out of there in about...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's pretty sad how places like these are dying down due to the evolution of fast food places having more than one drive thru and everything you need located in one shopping plaza. I went here last...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I made a pilgrimage to the Apple Pan last weekend (after Photo LA show at the Barker Hanger). With two friends, there was no chance we would be able to sit together (no big deal, prepare to be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there with Nate M. on our lunch break only because I found a parking spot right outside. Since it was only 12 noon, we didn't have to wait for a seat. The gruff guy behind the counter waited...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My usual is the hickory burger, fries and root beer. I love the retro vibe and the community feel. You never know what interesting characters will be sitting around the u-shaped table and who will...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mea culpa: I have not read every single post. Has anyone mentioned the amazing tuna salad sandwich? It is my favorite anywhere. Just the right combo of tuna, mayo and pickles. The steak burger is my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NAME: Apple PanTYPE OF CUISINE: American People's food!RESERVATIONS: Har har! This ain't the Waldorf!HOURS: Daily 11 AM-midnight; F-St. 11 AM-1 AM, closed MondaysDELIVERY SERVICE: NopeWEBSITE: Nah...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
grease!
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Westwood's Apple Pan serves up the best burger experience, West of Beverly Hills. The menu is incredibly simple - a couple of burgers, fries, pie, and drinks. If you're looking for a kick-ass meal on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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The apple pan is a great place to grab a burger and a piece of pie. BUT - you should know what you want BEFORE you order. Do yourself a favor and read the menu.... only after your decision should you place...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"You might also consider?" Lots of other places, if you're too far away or not in the mood for a burger fries and pie.If you like burgers, fries, or pies, then there really isn't any other place to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm writing this review as the first installment of my "OG Tastes of LA" series. There aren't a ton of places in LA that transcend time quite like The Apple Pan. Subsequent installments will include...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was disappointed that they didn't have bacon there - but that's ok. This is just one of those places that does about 5 things, does them well, and you can't get it any other way.I got the hickory...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers are great - the relish is transformative. Everyone orders fries a serving of apple pie a la mode. However, the bill was over $15 for this.it's a nice little spot that's basically an old...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really care for this place I really wanted to like it too. I don't like the random order of waiting for a seat to open up. I don't like that there aren't any tables and you have to sit at the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love The Apple Pan for a gazillion reasons... in the interest of keeping this review somewhat short and sweet I'll give you my two (ok, maybe ten) cents on why this is my favorite burger in THE...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After dining at The Apple Pan, a debate on whether or not the establishment deserves the crowds that hover around its horseshoe of diner seats still rages in my head. Certain items on the menu seem...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have lived in LA, NY, and now London. The Apple Pan is my favorite burger out of all those cities and I go there everytime I'm in LA. The hickory burger with cheese, fries, and a coke. Period....
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come prepared to fight for your seats. So here's how the seating process works. You pick a side of the room then wait for the diners to finish eating.. whoever was waiting the longest gets the next...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a good simple traditional diner type of burger, this is the place to be. Everytime I go to the apple pan I get the hickory burger. The hickory smoked quality beef patty makes a big...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm on the same page as Mike D., I want to like this place more but it's more about the ambience and experience than the food I guess. It's always crowded when I pass by it, and I remember not being...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes a MEAN burger. I went around lunch time on a Saturday and there were about 20 people standing around the perimeter waiting for a seat around the counter (no booths or tables here,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I randomly read a review for The Apple Pan a while back in the LA Times and I thought about how cute it was in it's traditions, etc. Fast forward to a few weeks ago, my two friends and I found...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go There and order the Hickory Burger and come back and thank me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BEST IN THE COUNTRY
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to like this place more. The AP truly is an LA institution, and I highly recommend checking it out at least once. Customers almost always have to wait for a stool which only adds to the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went into the Apple having already known a few things...1...the place is always busy...and 2..the burgers were supposedly great. After taking a seat I was impressed with the nostalgic environment...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place definitely doesn't live up to the hype. The only thing it really has going for it is the slightly quaint decor, but that's not enough to make up for the mediocre food, strangely high...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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We went into the Apple having already known a few things...1...the place is always busy...and 2..the burgers were supposedly great. After taking a seat I was impressed with the nostalgic environment offered...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It deserves five stars for being an LA institution, a vestige of What Was, a rather charming little place and certainly for the sentimentality it engenders in a lot of people who grew up here. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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It's not a great burger; its a good burger. Don't get me wrong...I like Apple Pan, I like to sit at the counter and escape the world for 20 minutes, and the banana cream pie is the best I've ever had, but if...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it's just me, but I always find a parking spot in the back to park. ( I love the fact that there is a patch of grass back there) Inside there are hooks on the wall so you can hang the raincoat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The quintessential American diner and probably the best burger in LA. Nothing fancy: burgers, fries, and pies. The hickory burger is the way to go, but really everything on the menu is delicious. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted so much to love this place, but it's a total shit hole. The Apple Pan is cramped, dirty and smelly, there are about 10 counter seats, (no tables), and people are crammed into corners waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place is weak sauce! this place was on the map for good burger joints in la, but very disappointing. the yelp facts should just be discouraging in itself. accepts credit cards: no parking:...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Despite all the fuss, Apple Pan just doesn't live up to the hype. Despite the authentic 1950's countertop diner experience and great apple pie, the burger is pretty on par with your every day In N'...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, all is true re: the price, the burger quality, the history and the ambience, but I didnt have time to scroll through to see if anyone brought up their banana cream pie....Completely slipping....
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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The only reason we stopped here was because Huell Howser did a segment on one of his shows about it. Born & raised in LA, I had never heard of this place until I saw it on his show. At 8pm on a Saturday night,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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This visit just about cinches it. I've now decided that ANY LA restaurant that you've heard is an 'institution'? Well, just stay away because it will be w-a-y overpriced (Pink's Hot Dogs included!). I made the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Heard a lot of raves about Apple Pan, but left sorely disappointed. Had to drive around the block, because parking was definitely a problem (8 spots). And as you walk in, there are about 15 counter...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First things first, in order to appease the Apple Pan junkies, I think everyone should go to this place, at least once, because it IS an LA landmark, but don't expect greatness. The last time I went,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cash only.Food was just ok and not as good as I had hoped.Seating at a counter only that gets really crowded fast. Service is kinda gruff and can be slow or fast, depending if they're in front of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers here suck. The apple pie a la mode has non-premium, yellow-tinted gross ice cream that makes you want to barf. I know it is a "cute-ish" diner but the food at Swingers is better!
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
DONT BELIEVE THE HYPE!This place is yet another overly hype eatery in LA.I had a steakburger and it was good, but not 6.95 good. I mean this place tries to give you an impression of a "back home"...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this tiny hole in the wall has been here for a long time. personally, i like their apple pie and that's all i really go for. have it ala mode. it's so tasty when it's got its warm flaky crust and some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its a small diner like restaurant. Its been around for a long time. The burgers are good here and so is the apple pie. You need to tell them to heat up the pie if you want it warm. But its very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the burgers are good. but not THE best. but i'd give this place 5 stars just for their banana creme pie!it's the best ever.i think the creme pies are what they are known for. YUM.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here twice and both times were nothing to write home about!I have heard people rave about their burgers and apple pie for so long and I honestly wonder how people can love this place!The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When we first moved to LA from NJ when I was 10, we lived about six blocks south of the infamous Apple Pan. It wasn't long before I tried it for the first time, it was a Hickory Burger and I thought...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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We recently went to the Apple Pan to see what all the fuss was about. We were hoping for something between an In and Out burger, and Father's Office....or that is at least something good and worth the money....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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Reputation based mostly on Hollywood hype. I found the hamburgers to be nothing special. The french fries were greasy and soggy. I would put into the same category as Pink's: reputation does not support actual...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here once. Would love to go back. They are great. Just wish they had alcohol. :)
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The brusque efficiency of the servers and the barebones, old-school decor add a lot of great character to the place. The hickory burger had good hickory flavor, but unfortunately, a burger needs more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best burger in LA by far. The fries are made fresh to order, the pies are perfection. No complaints from except the wait sometimes.... I always try to go early, right when they open.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Good- The atmosphere is retro and the style simple The Bad- The burgers, seriously not that greatThe Ugly or Strange- the guy who served us looked like he was doing that since the 50s
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dang tastey burgers. Drinks are served from a can (or SMALL bottle), so there are no refills. Bring cash and plenty of it though. The place ain't cheap, and they don't take credit cards. This...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I come up to west LA, I love to try what is local and unique around town. So when my friend from college suggested that we try this place out before our show time (Notes on a Scandal...at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great burger and great fries, but the pie is not much of a thing to get worked up over.If you go at the right time of day (later at night) when the crowds are less and the old greats behind the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive for a burger and fries (and sometimes pie, too), but ohh so worth it.I really enjoy the hickory sauce they put on the hickory burger--so much so that I order a side of it for dipping my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wasn't as good as I had expected. The burgers were a little mushy. Also, go during off hours because the seating is VERY limited.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Apple Pan .. it's sort of a kitschy thing to experience ... good burgers ... but I'm not sure it's worth the standing and hovering over another patron to get their seat ... I'd rather go to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I'm in an Archie Comic style 'Pop's Burgers' throwback to the past everytime I eat here! It's counterservice and very cozy but be prepared for long lines and even grumpier service if you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't even hungry. I had come back from a late lunch and from drinking loads of fruity fluids from jamba juice and coffee bean which I attempted to burn off by running 2 miles before dinner but I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like an astronaut's first taste of non-irridated meat since touchdown, we Angelenos can get excited about relatively common things. With so much flair in the air, a straight-up burger and fries can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the simplicity. Nothing fancy, nothing glamorous. Just a bunch of good people who make good burgers. I've ordered everything on their menu and nothing disappoints. My burger always changes but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A damn good burger piled high with lettuce, tomato and red relish. The whole model here is get in, get a seat, stuff your face and get the hell out because there's a line of people waiting for your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not as rhapsodically in love with the Apple Pan as so many are (and not a hater either-- you know who you are). I don't go here that often, but when I do, I get exactly what I came for-- a solid...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ate there was with my dad, back in the early 80's. He had told me about this place for years, I had already eaten at a couple of other places similar to it. But this place is still...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Next to In-N-Out, this is my one of my favorite burger joints. Apple Pan's a no frills burger shack with counter service only. The workers aren't all chummy chummy here so expect to get service but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
DISAPPOINTINGLY AVERAGE SINCE 1947Let's see...fight for a seat, have people hovering over your shoulder waiting for you to leave, and pay $8 bucks all for a burger that Carl's Jr could do a better job...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sip from paper conesketchup on a paper platehickory melts pain
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about this place is that it's been the same since the beginning. (I have a native friend who says it's true) One of the cooks has been there for nearly 50 years! If you order a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Agreed with others here: kills Mel's or Cafe 50s. Fast, cheap and good. Better than most, but can it really compare to the Counter or even a solid In&Out? Maybe In&Out, but holds no candle to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I must have driven by this place a million times and I'd never been in to check it out. A million and one was one too many, though, so tonight I dropped in and took my place at the counter. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Forget about Mel's or Cafe 50s. If you want to experience an authentically 50's burger joint, you need to visit The Apple Pan. The menu is limited, and I strongly suggest the Hickory Burger. Its...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For once I wont write a traditional review but will argue David S's review. He gave this list, I will comment (like this)REASONS (David) LOATHEs THIS PLACE:1. No parking,(So what, never bothered the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have read several reviews of the Apple Pan, and I am appalled! The burgers are good, and have amazing flavor. What is so great about this place is its simplicity, tradition that hasn't changed since...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Diary,I am The Apple Pan Burger, and I am one of the greatest tricksters to ever flourish in the urban wasteland. Like any good grifter, half of my job was picking a good mark - and Los Angeles...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
mediocre at best. over-hyped. if i'm craving a quick fix for a burger i'd rather go to the Counter, Fatburger, or In-n-Out
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YES! This is my favorite place to get a burger when I admit to myself that I am not as healthy as i pretend to be. The counter-only seating is weird, but fine, since i have never had to wait more than...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wha--??!I just don't get it.... All this love for the Apple Pan...for what?REASONS I LOATHE THIS PLACE:1. No parking2. Dirty exterior and interior3. No place to sit4. Surly and rude customer service5....
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Throw me into the crowd of people who just don't get this place. Maybe people shouldn't hype it up so much as "the best burger in LA" cause come on man, just because they use Tillamook cheese does not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quality forever is the moniker of the Apple Pan and it always lived up to this promise. The quality and experience have never changed in the 25 years I have enjoyed eating here entering it into a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Apple Pan is alright. I agree with David from below. Parking is at a premium here. I recommend the small parking behind. The unsaid rule of WAIT your TURN for a seat is funny. One must stake...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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The charm of the place is that nothing has changed since the 1940s. If you want to experience a genuine slice of pre-MacDonald's Americana, then it is worth a visit. However, viewed solely as a restaurant, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it. The burgers are overpriced and lacking in taste. The pie is good though.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and atmosphere - go for the hickory burger, fries, and a slice of banana or chocolate cream pie
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a friend who traveled from Irvine to LA (~30 miles) to eat here EVERY WEEK for an entire year. That definitely says something about not only the food but about a kind of familiarity...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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This is a unique and fun atmosphere for sure. There are only counter seats at the bar and the menu only contains about 6 items. The drinks are served in paper cone cups, and the food served on paper plates as...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good for the "steak and potatoes" crowd. it's basically in and out's cousin.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Apple Pan is a very good burger place, but I don't think you'll have a life-changing experience like some of the reviews I've read. The burger is prepared very well, and meat is a good combination...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's places like this that make me very weary of LA landmarks. So far, I've found a near 90% correlation between being a place being called a LA fixture to total crapitude. EG: Canters - Sucks...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about a blast from the past...Apparently this diner has been around before most of us were even conceived, and the counter seating looks it! No frills, fast service and food.The burgers my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's one waiter at the Apple Pan who is so consistently curt, yet so amazingly efficient, that all the others guys who work the U-shaped counter have to bear the weight of his reputation. Expect at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All righty -- let's round up all the folks who hobbled this joint with less than four stars and boot 'em off. Or applaud them for voting the best burger west of the rockies (therefore anywhere) down...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Nobody calls me chicken." I feel like Marty McFly whenever I walk into the Pan- the joint is an old school throwback to 50s burger counters. The servers are probably held-over from the past too-...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I do NOT get what all the fuss is about. It's a burger. It's juicy. If that's your thing, you'll enjoy it. It's very messy. The fries were ok, but the lack of cutlery and the PLAID PLAID PLAID...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I remember when I first ate at the Apple Pan back in the early 90's. I had watched Huel Howser's California's Gold show in PBS that featured the place and he was raving about the apple pie they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quaint joint with the tastiest grub! I love the burgers here and the fries make it even bettter. I hate ketchup but the ketchup really makes the burgers and fries, along with their special sauce! The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best burger I have ever had. Waiting in line you can see anyone and everyone. The paper dentist style cups are even part of the charm. Not sure what the sauce is they put in there,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had forgotten how yummy their burgers and pies are! I've also tried the egg salad sandwich, and it was good, too. My friends and I used to eat here almost every week but it has been a few years...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are a lot of great burgers in Los Angeles, and Apple Pan is one of the best. I actually don't eat the burger, here, because even better than their burgers is their ham sandwich, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh boy, where to start? The Apple Pan is THE burger place in West Los Angeles. I doubt there is another joint in the area with as much history, star power, and lasting quality. The burgers are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quality Forever thats the tagline on their menu, and by the look of the waiters, it seems thats how long some of them have been working there. Open since the 50s, from the interior you can tell not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
True, we all have different tastes and things we like and dont like to eat due to whatever combined factors of nature and nuture we all experience, but I can tell you with with all the enthuasism I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Best burgers!!! I have been going here for many years and the food is alway the same. GREAT! Try the hickory burger, it's the best!
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I saw this the first time and it was called Johnny Rockets. Ha!The thing about Apple Pan is that there's already two other burger joints that pretty much reign supreme in my book. So when you know...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came in here on a whim, and they are a well-oiled machine as Arlene says. Luckily the menu is simple and the service is fast and very friendly. Definitely tiny and old school, but it's charming...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A well oiled machine, they've been serving burgers & apple pie for 60yrs. You'll feel like you've stepped into a time warp here...no tables, just a horseshoe shaped counter. An LA institution that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger in LA. Hands down. The burgers are tasty - with a hickory flavor, the fries are perfectly crisp, and the pies and ice cream are really good too. The atmosphere is old school - counter...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hellz ya! Git mi one! Sloppy, small burger but it kicks ass! As a long time customer, getting their burger has always been such a pleasure. Apple pie ala mode then wash it down with their 2oz. Bottles...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nice.... Apple Pan rocks. Hickory burgers... fries... soda in paper cones... and 100% make sure you save room for the Apple Pie! Super tasty, gets kinda crowded, but well worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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The secret hickory sauce is heaven! I love it on my burger, on my fries, on the side and I even eat it with the amazing banana cream pie! Everyone commenting on the "service" at the Apple Pan is totally...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The absolute best burger I have ever had! You must get the Hickory burger. It has the secret sauce, and also request hickory sauce when you get your fries!!! AMAZING. It helps to go during off...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, goodness gracious me, the Apple Pan. Because LA is such a brand spankin' NEW kind of town (meaning "oldest restaurant in town" is 1919), anything that is remotely redolent of retro-kitsch-history...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think 3 stars is generous. I think the hype of this place has people come back, not the food (see Hamburger Habit). I mean the burger is tasty, but that hickory sauce is to strong. For the price,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
apple pan rocks, but the real best burger in L.A. is at... cmon, ill never tell. that would make the place a living nightmare. so it's for me to know and you to not.. lol happy burgering !!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not worth the wait. Not worth the hassle of the line. Not worth not being able to find seating. Just not that good. I mean seriously, I don't know why this place has gotten so many good reviews,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hickory burger with cheese. All the greasy deliciousness a girl could ask for. Perfectly crispy fries every time. Though sometimes the wait can suck here (especially if you're in a group with an odd...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great historic location.Fun atmosphere.Mouth-watering hickory burgers.The Apple Pan is a very small, counter-only establishment, that has no frills to speak of. I don't eat burgers much anynore, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap, 66 (67) reviews of this place. Whenever my friends and I have a "What's the best burger in LA" discussion, this is alway my favorite place. Still, half the people I mention it to, even...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously like eating in a time-warp. This place hasn't changed since it opened in the 1940s. The counter dudes wear little paper hats. The cheese sandwich is just that- cheese on bread....
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not amazing, and the menu is pretty small. Even smaller if you don't eat meat. Had I known this, I probably wouldn't have come.But anyway, I waltzed in with a group of people and proceeded to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm one who likes to dine and enjoy atmoshphere and being waited on. On the other hand I will make an exception to do just the opposite. I will stand in line for a bit, sit at a counter and not even...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers and Pies. That's what they got and they do both (surprisingly) really well. (You've got other options but why bother?)The burgers are straightforward, some with cheese or without. With BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place didn't "WOW" me. I'll give it 4 stars because it's a mom-and-pop burger joint with a lot of history and I want to support places like that. Overall I was disappointed with the amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, so keep that in mind. There was nothing "phenominal" about this place as the people I went with had promised. I think I had SUPER high hopes and was a little let down. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is no In-N-Out cheap but probably where Bob's Big Boy copied. This is my second time here and my first review of the joint. I like their hickory burger with cheese and I also had the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about the 'Pan. Great place to get a burger late. $10.50 gets you a soda, fries and a burger. Was going to get pie too, but they only had pecan, since it was busy that day. I still...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been going to the apple pan for about 13 years now, and the burgers are great, but with the line and the prices I find myself going to either father's office, or fatburger instead when I'm craving a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not worth the price at all. Let me just say I can appreciate a "throwback" restaurant, but if that's what you're after then you would far better at Johnny Rockets, Steak & Shake, or any of the many...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had to try it after reading a couple of professional reviewers suggestion that this was the place for an amazing burger and the original feeling of the "old school" atmosphere, complete with huge...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really remember their burger other than the smoky BBQ sauce dribbling down the sides of my mouth and me licking it up as if I'm licking Heaven's water. I think the burger itself was good?But...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
=| burger is AVG - not juicy at all=| apple pie - too sweet for my taste. i think i make way better pies=( ala mode - they scooped out melted ice cream for me off of someone's unwanted ice cream that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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From Father's Office to The Counter to In'n'Out to my own porch BBQ, L.A. is filled with many great burgers. The Apple Pan is not of them. I had heard about this place countless times, and had always been...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is as close to an old school American classic burger as it gets. Your only other option to having Patsi and Ralp Malph burp in your face.I agree about the burger: Don't buy into the hype! Its...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The people working there looks like they're close to 100 years old. This place is such a classic that it has to be cool. The regular burgers are great without all the other fancy stuff. But my craving...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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I like this place because they have great hamburgers and there is nothing like a good and hearty burger to interupt your shopping at Westside Pavillon. It is worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure what all the hype is about. Just because your father has been going there since the '60's doesn't mean it's a great spot (he may just not be that well traveled) and they may have been...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In honor of writing review #49, I offer 7 likes for you to square with your own experience:1. Idiotproof layout. I've long harbored the socially miscreant desire to hover and prick the consciences...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason I would give this place less than 5 stars is because I eat too much ever time I go. I usually get: -Hickory Burger w/ Cheese AND an Egg Salad Sandwich (both are superb, and I can...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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The first time I stepped in Apple Pan, I thought I was going back in time. Their old fashioned cash registers and overall decor is adorable. The hamburgers were extraordinary, but their pies, particularly the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE spot for LA's best burger pie combo. You can't get much simpler than this place, which only has counter seating and about 5 things on the menu. Its a classic burger joint. I like to imagine that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mother brought me here when I was a little girl and the place looks exactly the same as it did 20 years ago.THE. best. pies. Especially the banana cream. And also the chocolate cream. And the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
no fancy-smancy stuff going on here, its only counter service - u face in toward the grill. the menu is one page you have about 6 options. and then there's the PIE. burgers come wrapped in wax paper,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
there are basically 4 things on the menu here:1) burgers2) fries3) pies4) drinksthey dont have much, but what they do have is pretty good. this diner harkens back to the days when haggard, chain...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the real deal. If you're in the mood for something unpretentious, or just want to experience a slice of old-school L.A., eat at The Apple Pan. I actually went there for the first time just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In all, a pretty decent burger. More than the food, I like the decor (well, more like "place" than decor) and the service (old dude who's charming and funny). The prices are what you might expect...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It really is the best burger in Los Angeles. And somehow the Coke tastes better here too.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry but not buying into the hype. The burger is definitely good but certainly not worthy the best burger in LA title, IMHO. I'd either give that crown to Father's Office or In N Out. Coming here...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best hamburger in the city
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in here one day on a lark, as I was told it was the inspiration for 90210's Peach Pit, used in the pilot as the location.The burgers were pretty good and I really do enjoy the much-mentioned...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger in Los Angeles? Maybe. Pretty damn good burger? Definitely.People may whine about the hype, but come on, it's a freakin' great burger. If you don't like the burgers, you're either a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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I grew up in Los Angeles, and have not been to the Apple Pan since I was a kid. I read the reviews, and was somewhat concerned - so I decided to check it out for myself. I went at lunch time arriving at...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid burger. Is it worth the crowds and the surly service? Not sure.Just promise me whatever you do, don't ask the surly older gentleman that works at night to heat up your pie. He said and I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ground sirloin w/ Tillamook. Step into Mayberry, filled w/ robot chefs and Ozzie and Harriet food. One of the best burgers in LA. Shoot, I really can't name many better ones. In N Out's always...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got takeout (actually, someone brought the takeout back) and I was actually pretty disappointed by my hickory burger. Maybe I was built up by the raves here, maybe the burger would have been better...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family has been frequenting the Apple Pan for over 20 years. Without a doubt, they serve one of the best burgers in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, I am a vegetarian now and no longer can partake in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I was going to be executed tomorrow, my last meal would be:Hickory Cheeseburger, no fries.Bottomless coffee w/cream.Slice of apple pie a la modeSlice of banana creme pie.From The Apple Pan, of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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I personally prefer the Apple Pan's burgers to In&Out's. This place is set up like a 50s diner and is a lot of fun. most people swear by the "HIckory Burger, but I prefer going with the Original SteakBurger,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is the companion place to Pink's. Both are good, both have a long history in Los Angeles, and both are overrated.That's not to say that you won't like your burger here, you will. But it's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Every time I go here, this is what I order: a hickory burger, with cheddar, one order of fries to split, apple pie ala mode to split. And a diet coke, because you have to make up for all that other stuff...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best burger and pie in town.I adore the community, and how it polices the seating... and how everyone knows everyone.And I miss it. And I just thought of it.. and I want it.Man.. LA didn't completely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It definitely is a place that is worth the drive in from the OC. The hickory burger is extra yummy ( it's smothered is bbq sauce). I just wish there were more places like this around.
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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After being gone from LA-LA land for more than 30 years.....I dashed to the Apple Pan on a recent visit and fell in love all over again. The place hasn't change a bit...still has the killer hickory...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Start with the fries. My favorite is the Hickory Burger with cheese and the apple pie ala mode. Sometimes for variety ,I have the banana cream pie or chocolate or coconut cream or...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So the Apple Pan is no way perfect. But if you walk in with the right expectations you will understand why Yelpers and Angelenos love this spot.The Apple Pan is definitely 'old school'. From standing...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So.Over.It.
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard about The Apple Pan since I first moved here. I have only been there once, and it didn't live up to expectations. It was good/average, but not all that.
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Apple Pan Review Haikus*The simple comfortnestled amongst condos, mallsThe simple menu*The cheese is stacked highGordon serves you the best stuffand your stomach sighs.*Tower of icebergsteak burger...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
COMPLETELY OVERRATED (but still, not a bad burger)I live down the street and everytime I mention where I live, people are trying to tell me, "ohmygod, you live by the Apple Pan." I finally dropped by...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THE APPLE PAN! I don't care what anyone else says, it is my hands-down favorite. Period. I get the same thing every time I go:steakburger with cheese, fries, iced tea. Always have, always...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hickory burger with cheese, fries welldone and a side of hickory sauce to dip! Followed by any of their cream pies! Tuna sandwich ain't half bad either but you just can't go wrong with a hickory...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i don't know... this place is way overhyped for what it is. i've tried it twice during lunch time on a weekday and both times i was able to get a seat almost immediately. i don't doubt that this place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Apple Pan, without a doubt, serves one of the best hamburgers in SoCal. Possibly California.However, if you are expecting a casual, slow, sit-down experience, this is not your place. It's usually...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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I personally love apple pan's hickory smoked burger! For less than $10, this is the best burger in my opinion. Also you can actually hold the burger and eat it with your hand, unlike burgers at fancier places....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like it. It's got that what-a-cruel-world-let's- toss-ourselves-in-the-abyss type ambience. [A counter, stools, and chefs flippin' burgers. The end]Now I've seen a lot of bullshit... angel dust,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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The minute you step into the Apple Pan, you forget you're in the middle of the uppity Westside. The waiters are old, curt, and not overly gracious, and the decor, as noted by other reviewers, probably hasn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are really good here. I would suggest that if you get the special sauce that you don't get pickles. The banana cream pie is excellent. The apple pan is truly a place that time forgot....
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I won't go into detail because everyone else has, but for those of you who ordered the hickory burger and were not impressed, try a tuna sandwich next time. I really think that the tuna is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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Best Burger in LA. Best Banana Cream Pie Anywhere. Nuff Said. (It says that I have to write 100 Characters so I am writing to tell you.....)
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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This place has the best banana cream pie I have ever tasted! That is the main reason why I go there, though I often get a full pie to go for guests or parties. Burgers are good and reasonable, not the best. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ode to the famed burger. Oh how many love thee. Oh how "I" love thee. Thank goodness that El A has kept Apple Pan around. The servers have probably worked there for 30 years and keep the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burgers and pie hands down. Enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd heard a lot about the Apple Pan, so I came with high expectations, which more often than not is a recipe for disappointment. The Apple Pan was no exception. First of all, the Apple Pan is NOT a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite burger place in Los Angeles. Just a few steps down from my gramps house, I've had an opportunity to visit these guys quite a lot over the years. Their burgers are substantial with real...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't even know why I am writing a review on probably the most famous burger joint in L.A. but I wanted to put this on my eats for cheap list so here it goes.This place is the BOMB! If you haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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My wife and I went regularly to Apple Pan for a long time -- it was easy, it was super-greasy and a total indulgence. We even did everything in our power to be nice to one of the waiters there who looked like...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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this place has delicious burgers! havent' ventured away from them, so i can't recommend other stuff on the menu. go just for the hamburgers- you won't be disappointed!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What The Apple Pan lacks in ambiance it makes up with taste. A combination (ham and cheese, without lettuce for me! ) tastes great with lots of yellow mustard, extra pickles (both sweet and classic)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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This non-descript hole-in-the-wall on Pico across from the Westside Pavilion makes the best burger anywhere. It's a bit pricey but so good. I usually have 2 because we don't get to the Apple Pan as often as...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although I have never had the chance to eat at Apple Pan, I felt the need to review it since I have tried four times in the past year to EAT there! The place is pretty small considering how popular it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My cousin swears by this place and he's only 14. Whenever we get together to eat he talks about how he wants to follow up the meal we are currently eating with an Apple Pan burger.The burgers are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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I usually don't eat hamburgers, however the Apple Pan has the best i ever try ..I told a few friends from Redondo Beach and they keep going back ..Love it ! It's worth the drive and the price!!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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I remember my Dad taking me there for my 6th Birthday in 1951. Now, my 19 year-old son takes all his friends to "The Pan". Same Menu, Same Hickory Burgers, Same Wallpaper. Their Moto: "Quality Forever"
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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I've had burgers all over the country but the BEST has always been at the Apple Pan. First, I'm really glad that they went back to the paper cone beverage service. For some reason the soda just tastes better....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The burger was good, but not as good as I anticipated. The review on LA. com said the waitstaff was grumpy, rude, and unaccomodating. That wasn't the case. Had a slice of apple pie a la mode which...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best hamburgers in the kingdom of hamburgers.The best fries.And the best banana cream pies.
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2006
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The Apple Pan has been around for years, and their age equates to wisdom when it comes to their hamburgers. Wrap your hands around juicy brilliance in this family-friendly, traditional diner. It's old-school...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great pies, good burgers, average friesmore than anything, what you pay for is the experience of dining at a westside institution. lightning fast service and greasy spoon atmosphere make the apple pan...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My roomates boyfriend treated me here once. Its a fun experience, its like eating a great burger in a southern small town old school diner...only youre smack in the middle of LA. Okay so I've never...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only 4 reviews so far? Is it because it's like reviewing the Empire State Building? Or because anyone who'd be even remotely interested in eating here, already has?The Apple Pan is a cute little...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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I love the Hickory burger. The meat is great, the combination of flavors is intoxicating & the the place has a great feel. It gets a little greasy/smokey in there at times but it's worth sending your shirt to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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Who gives a crap about a vintage cash register. It's hard for me to believe so many people buy into this stuff. It is way overpriced. And what's the charm in having your food slapped down in front of you and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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This place makes the best burgers. It can get very crowded at lunchtime, so be prepared for a wait. Also, parking is pretty limited. If you get lucky, you can snag one of the half dozen meters in fron...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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so I paid 16 dollars for a pie because they were so highly recommended. Honestly, it's one of the worst pies I've ever had (looks cool though).
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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What are the editors thinking? After reading all the hype about Apple Pan having one of the top burgers in L.A., I went in for a taste. I tried their hamburger, but I wasn't impressed. It tasted "ok." Nothing...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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I paid about $7 for a hamburger that I wasn't satisified with. It tastes okay, but it is definitely not worth the cost. I can get a better-tasting burger at Astro's (both locations) or restaurant chains like...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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terrible burgers, service, and price; It must be that the owners / workers are posting the positive reviews
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fast (and I mean fast) servers and great burgers!I love the burgers and the well done fries, but the most fun is watching the servers do their job at lightening speed. The same servers that have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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I read that the apple pan was the best burger in L.A. I went with my hubby and little girl. Found parking in the lot, found three seats at the bar but the guy behind the bar just wanted us to hurry up and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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Look at the date on the menu. 1947. Got it right the first time. Left it that way. Order a burger, fries, an IBC Root Beer and then finish it all off if you can with a slice of apple pie with vanilla ice...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2006
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Yes. The Apple Pan's burgers cost more than at a fast food joint, the waiters are surly, the free parking is usually taken and you will probably have to wait for seating if you arrive at a peak time. So why do...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This old-school psuedo-diner/shack, standing in the shadow of the Westside Pavilion mall, remains the premiere destination for Angelinos' non-chain burger fixation. The hickory burger (w/cheese) is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its not bad, kind of expensive but the burger tastes really fresh and high quality. Not the best burger or fries, nor the cheapest, but it is what it is.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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What a colossal rip off! People go here because it's a tradition and are thus willing to pay high prices for below average food. Why pay $6 bucks for a small burger and $2 bucks for a small plate of fries that...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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I'm not sure what all the hype is about. Just because your father has been going there since the '60's doesn't mean it's a great spot (he may just not be that well traveled) and they may have been charging...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best burgers in LA. Closed Mondays, but open late the rest of the week. The wait for a stool at the u-shaped counter can be long and even harrowing. You'll have to choose a side of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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how awesome this place is. People who don't like this place just don't get it. The burgers are awesome, I'm always sad when I get too full before I can finish mine. The fries are always perfect, th...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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Anyone that is saying the food is not worth it is just a regular customer who is attempting to sully the reputation of The Apple Pan in hopes that the line will get shorter. Sometimes there is a bit of a wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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been going to the apple pan literally my whole life--my dad used to go when he was in high school, and i was practically raised on the steak and hickory burgers, each well worth the 6 bucks...each sauce also...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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i like the apple pan the burgers are good, the cone glasses they used to (maybe still) use are really cool, but its not a cheap place to eat. They pretty much nickle and dime you for everything and for two...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2005
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This place has great french fries, pies, and atmosphere. But my advice is not to go there for the burgers. They are so underwhelming and average, if not below average - definitely not worth going out of your...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2005
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The Apple Pan has been around forever, and so have the employees that work there, most of them look like they are in their 60's and 70's. Always a challenge to get a seat at lunch or dinner time, the ...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/27/2005
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After finding the Apple Pan listed here on citysearch, I decided to give it a shot. Wow my friend and I was very impressed. When we arrived at the location we were surprised to find patrons sitting in a horse...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2005
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There are very few AUTHENTIC restaurants left but this is one of the few in LA. They not only serve the best burgers _and_ fries in LA, they also have some of the very best pies. All in a wonderfully authentic...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2005
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Apple Pan was recommended by my wife's doctor because he is also on a quest for the best burgers in southern California. We sat at the counter and received fast service, but quickly learned it is cash only...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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Well, the burgers are not bad, but not exceptionally good as it is claimed to be in many guidebooks in Los Angeles. The servers' attitudes are genearlly quite mean(maybe that is intentional), trying t...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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Having heard so many positive things about the Apple Pan, we decided to give it a try. The wait was not extraordinarily long and we were seated at the counter. The atmosphere is bland, but decent. The food,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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Ignore some of the GHETTO Reviews here. Idiots complaining that they drove too far & didn't like the Food or Service. GOOD! Don't Come Back! Less Traffic, More Parking, and Vacant Seats for the People who...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2005
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We eat at the Apple Pan as often as possible. We always bring our friends here for the best burgers in town. It's been here forever, and well, so have I, so it's GREAT to have something that stands the test of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2005
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Apple Pan's Hickory Burger is the best! Add Fries and Apple Pie a la mode YUMMY!!!!!!!!!! The drive (I live 20 miles away) & wait is well worth the food! Delicious!! Just writing about it makes me want to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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one of the most overrated restaurants I think I've ever been to. The food is marginal at best and the pie, ugh. Apparently alot of people with little taste go there. I went once with a friend from work after...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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I'm a big Apple Pan fan. The "diner" atmosphere, cheap prices, and yummy pies for dessert always cause cravings long after I've made my last visit. Since I try to only eat burgers once a month I always look...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2005
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The Hickory without cheese is the best burger in L.A. No question about it.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2005
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Heard a lot about here and I'm usually disappointed when I'm given the heads up on places. Apple Pan was no exception. My curiosity was always piqued when I passed by it's rustic store front and I finally...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2005
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How can anyone like this place? I would not eat their hamburgers for free; Same people sit in the same seats everyday and snicker at working people arriving at 12:00PM; High priced garbage - TOTAL RIPOFF!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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Been going to the Pan for over 20 years -- first time writing a review anywhere. If you haven't checked out the Pan, you are missing a truly unique Burger Experience!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2005
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I heard about the Apple Pan many times after I moved to LA. Finally got to go and I'm a fan. The straighforward menu and "just-business" attitude of the staff is all part of the experience. I would stick with...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2005
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Even though I got there when it opened, I still had to wait 10 minutes. Also, my group of 4 had to split in two just so we could get out of there at a reasonable time. Still, even though that was a bit...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2004
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Apple Pan is simply the best burger joint in all of LA and probably up there with the best in the country. Whether you order the amazing hickory burger or a steak burger - great french fries and a soda served...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2004
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I felt cheated out of my money there. I don't live in West L.A., so it was a far drive for me. I got cheated out of my gas, I could've used to drive to a better restaurant. The bill for 2 for a hamburger,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2004
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Like most of the Apple Pan's customers, I have been going to the Apple Pan since I was a kid in the 1960's. I am now taking my kids and I'm sure they'll do the same. From a historical perspective, this place...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2004
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For years, I wouldn't even sit on the left side. I still remember the time that someone had the audacity to order a hamburger without the lettuce. The server muttered, "Not much of a burger..." shook his head...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2004
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This is the antithesis of the McDonald's meal: goopy, imperfect, big, and homey. Don't make the mistake of trying to chat up the servers; they invented surly, but they'll tally up your bill and simultaneously...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2004
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The Applepan rocks! There Hickory Burger is outta this world! I drive all the way from Bellflower to go grab a bite to eat at the Applepan, and it's totally worth it!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2004
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Absolutely the BEST BURGER in L.A. Get the hickory burger. It'll melt in your mouth. service is kinda cool too.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2004
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Try the hickory burger. It's the best, most flavorful burger I've ever had. I'll drive 20 miles for my monthly burger fix at the Apple Pan. The fries are always served hot & first. This place is great. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2004
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This is an absolute classic, the reason burgers were made. The Hickory Burger is one of a kind -- but the pie is awesome. A trip to LA without a visit to the Apple Pan is a waste.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2004
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Just got back from the Apple Pan and I can say I am full from just a Steakburger and a Cream Soda.... no fries. If I go back on a whim (it would have to be because the value is not all that great for what you...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2004
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The steak burger is absolutely fabulous. It gets a little smokey & greasy inside so don't wear your Sunday best but it's worth it. Parking is bad so park down the street & walk it. Don't forget the pies....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2004
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This is a great place to take friends on a Saturday afternoon or stop in during the middle of the week. Excellent burgers and if you have room try their homemade pies!!!! Cheap and really good food, you won't...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2004
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When on the westside I always stop at the Apple Pan. The Steak burger is the best burger i've ever had. The service can be iffy but the burger is worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2003
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I went there today for lunch. It has a cute, diner feel to it. Friendly and you can tell that the help has been there for many years. They know what they're doing. This place is located across from the mall,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2003
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The food was okay i would have liked the burger to be a bit more cooked the bun broke apart half way thru and the freis well i saw them sitting there re fried and then severd back to me they were more like...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2003
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Food is average, at best. WAY too expensive for what you get
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2003
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Been eat'n there since I was 6 or 7 years old ( 1965 or 66 ) This place has got the greatest tasting burgers in LA I don't how they make somthing so simple so great! It's the order in which they apply the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2003
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Just a large counter around a kitchen with a lot of old cooks. The best egg salad sandwich I've ever eaten! It was so huge the bread couldn't even hold it. =)
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2003
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My wife and I have been going there since 1972. Love the food and the atmosphere
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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I ate here on Wed.2/5/2003 The Burger could be 2oz. bigger The Apple pie is sweeter than in the past. It use to be better but still OK for Lunch if you beat the rush at noon.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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My rating of 10 is only with respect to the pie. I ate there on a Sunday, and had a horrible burger made from old meat. I don't understand how anybody can rate this the best burger on the block, much less in...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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The Apple Pan is an L.A. experience worth at least one visit. The hamburgers, however, are just OK. I've eaten here several times (a must to bring out of town visitors who are up for a kitchy, old school...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2003
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The Apple Pan has absolutely the best burgers in the L. A. area. I have traveled 25 miles just to have one. The decor is not much to brag about but the burgers are delicious as are the pies.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2003
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Hickory burger with cheese. The best. Also, great apple pie. A little pricy but worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2002
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The ambience, which has changed little in over 60 years is as much a part of the experience as the food itself. Walking through its old creaky doors, diners are greeted to a semi-square counter with red...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2002
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Glad to know it's still there! I was a regular way back when, loved those cheesburgers and apple pie, simply the best! I'm coming back for more.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2002
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This place is really not great. The bugers are dry, the service sucks, whats all the fuss about?
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2002
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I agree with user "Surf", it's not worth it for what you get. Overpriced. Your money is better spent at Fatburger, In-N-Out, Tommy's, or Big Tomy's (in that order). Any of these will be cheaper and at least as...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2002
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Don't relish this Burger, really a good burger, caught by surprise though by the relish, seemed more at place on a hot dog. Loved the atmosphere, but when it is crowed you have a tough time finding parking....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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Took a bunch of friends there, expecting some good burgers. Nothing spectacular. Just regular burgers that you can get in any town. Disappointed!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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Forget about decor, fancy service, sparkling conversation... When it's all about the burger, this is the place!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2002
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Apple pan has had the same service, servers, and burgers for the past 20 years. When u go there the atmosphere there is burger lover of the famous apple pan hickory sauce of all times
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2002
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The Apple pan is a terrific lunch restaurant. Don't be in a hurry and bring cash. But get a Hickory,(burger), fries and a slice of Apple Pie with extra juice. Forget dinner that night, but it is the bomb! I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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You've got to be kidding?! This is an average coffee-shop type restaurant.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2002
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I'd heard about this LA landmark for months, and being on my own personal burger quest, I finally came around. I love the atmosphere, the zippy yet friendly waitstaff at the counter, the no-frills presentation...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2002
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The Apple Pan serves is the best hamburger I have ever eaten. The hot apple pie a la mode is delicious. I have been going to this retaurant for 50 years and will continue to do so.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2002
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wait for a seat at the counter, order your burger, and save room for some pie. Great stuff!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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definitely an awesome burger, but not cheap! This is where Carl's Junior got their six dollar burger slogan from. Expect to pay about $15 for a cheeseburger, fries and a drink.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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I lived near The Apple Pan for 30 years. It's a West L.A. institution. Still stop by when I can. The place is known for the burgers and apple pie. But the banana cream pie is the world's best.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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Must agree with the reader that called this place a rip-off! The cost here is astronomical given the flimsy offerings received: an average burger, less than average service, in a well below average "room"....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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Just a plain old hamburger, nothing special. Lots of fries, whoopee. Better than usual fast food burger places. Went there because of all the talk and was disapointed and won't go back.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2002
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great burger. worth the short wait! don't forget to order a piece of pie after your burger.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2002
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I've been going there since I was young girl it has good food and great people working there.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2002
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The burger is good, not great, not exceptional, just good. However, at $5.45 for the "steakburger" it's also a rip-off, not just overpriced, not just a tad expensive, but a real rip-off. All and all, In-N-Out...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2002
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I love this place. been going there for over 30 years. burgers are great. (hickoryburger is the one to get) Fries are good too (ask for 'em crispy). The Pies are to die for. (yummy Banana cream pie) closed...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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I never thought that an apple pie would go good with a burger, now I judge all burger and pie place by this one, it IS simply the best. For a coffee shop with a counter and a few tables, it was like being out...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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O,K., the burgers a bit greasy--but there tasty. It's overpriced, but it's still fun and it's still West L.A.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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The burgers are easily beaten by places like Carl's Jr. Fries are excellent. The deserts are why you would come back. The atmosphere is cosy barstools with plenty of people lining up for your seat while you...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2002
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I dont even need to write this review, they have their own loyal customers that will go there till the end of time - evidenced by the usual wait to get a table at the counter. The burgers are absolutly...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2002
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Want to go back in time to the good ole days of the 40's and experience the best burgers in town? Go to Apple Pan! Not too many places serve drinks in a paper cup cone resting in a plastic holder.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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Really, this place is the best! The feel of the place is classic and you can't beat the food, or the consistent and familiar service.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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I have been going to the Apple Pan for 30 years and have never tasted a better hamburger in my life. In fact, after my first trip to Europe, where I was gone for 6 weeks, the only stop I wanted to make on my...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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No idea why people like this place. Food is average, tastes like a burger from any diner and worst of all it's expensive. In and Out burger is much better and without the wait. Save your money and order a #1...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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been eating at Apple Pan for over 30 years and the quality has never changed. Dependable good basic food.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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If you are in the mood for a great hamburger with no pretensions and no delusions of grandeur, then the Appe Pan is the place to go. If you wonder if the food is truly that good, just ask any of the people you...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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I think I was four and it was my first dining out experience of going out for dinner with my mom and dad. At first I didn't understand eating with other people, especially right next to you but it was fun. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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A great cup o' joe to go with a slice of chocolate cream pie, or banana cream pie (or take a friend and split both) ...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2002
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The burgers are fresh and delicious. The service is quick and attentive. The waiters are quick to refill your coffee and ketchup. The pies, especially apple or banana cream, are well worth the trip. And...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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I love their hamburgers, fries, pies, I have been eating there for years. Unfortunately, you can only sit at counter or get take-out. It is always crowded.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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okay, the burgers are great and the waiters have been there since I was a kid, but the coolest things about the Apple Pan are: 1. those paper cone cups 2. the fact that every square inch of Pico has been...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2002
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Screw the service, the food is tasty! I personally like having my ketchup poured and the burger tossed at me. It's an old school burger joint, not the Ivy ya little prisses. ;) You can't get a burger and a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2002
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The food here probably was good, when the restaurant was new. However, time passes and frankly the food by today's standards is marginal at best. I believe Citysearch readers can get better hamburgers at a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2002
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I get that the Apple Pan is a bit of an L.A. landmark, but the food is simply not that good. The burgers and fries were average. The man taking our order barked at us to hurry and the place is cramped and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2002
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All I can say is that "I love this place..."
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2002
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There are no tables, just a U-shape counter, at this classic American burger shack and hugely popular L.A. landmark. Open since 1947, The Apple Pan is a diner that looks -- and acts -- the part. It's famous...
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This place has the best burgers and pies in Los Angeles. And the waiters talent and speed at serving food is something to see. The only problem is that in the last 5 years people have been putting
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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this is the longtime home of great burgers (the hickory is our favorite) and legendary apple pie (though we prefer the berry and cream ones). the cooks/waiters at this tiny---and always crowded---spot race...
gayot.com - user review
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this longtime hangout serves up comfort food that'll put a smile on your face. the prices won't hurt your wallet, either. deli-style sandwiches are the favorite items here as they serve no hot food...
wcities.com - user review
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calling all carnivores for primo burgers...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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true americana...
epinions.com - user review
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wow, loved eating lunch here. the food was excellent. great chicken...
fodors.com - user review
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recently honored by frequent patron mayor riordan for their 50th anniversary, this long-standing and somewhat infamous hamburger and sandwich joint still offers counter seating (only!) with red swivel chairs,...
epinions.com - user review
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burgers, apple pie, ham and cheese sandwiches, and fries are cooked up and slung over the horseshoe shaped counter, behind which customers eagerly await their food. all the while, even more customers stand...
10best.com - user review
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a burger-insider haunt since 1947, this unassuming joint with a horseshoe-shaped counter--no tables here--turns out one heck of a good burger topped with tillamook cheddar, plus a hickory burger with barbecue...
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