I grew up on the Westside and have been going to the Apple Pan since the early 70s. The first time was when my best friend and her mom took me there. I remember standing behind the U-shaped counter, waiting for seats to open up so we could sit down. I ordered the hickory burger and it was delicious! With the first bite, I could taste both the juicy burger and the sweet, yet tangy hickory sauce. It had the perfect blend of meat and sauce, a thick slice of Tillamook cheddar cheese and condiments on a bun that tasted freshly baked. Throughout the years, I continued to order the hickory burger and I was never disappointed. It always was juicy and delicious from the first bite. Of course, I often saved room for dessert. Through the window on the back wall, I remember always seeing the domed-crusted apple pies on the shelves next to the ovens where they baked the pies. I usually ordered a slice of apple pie with a scoop of rich and creamy Danish vanilla ice cream. It was the best apple pie on the planet! I have continued to enjoy the food at the Apple Pan through the years…until last night. Although I moved out of the area a few years ago, I have eaten there twice during the pandemic and I made the hour and a half trek there last night. I ordered my usual, the hickory burger with cheese and fries. I took several bites of lettuce before I could even see the burger, and even though I could see it, I couldn’t taste the meat —or the cheese, or the sauce — at all. It tasted like a lettuce sandwich and I only ate half. This was not the hickory burger that I ate and loved for decades! I also ordered fries and they were tasteless, even after repeatedly shaking salt on them and dipping them in gobs of ketchup so I ate a few and took the rest home. With plenty of room for dessert, I ordered a slice of apple pie with vanilla ice cream. The pie did not look or taste like it has for many years. No longer domed, the top crust was flat and thick, and the vanilla ice cream tasted ordinary. The Apple Pan’s motto has always been, and still is, “Quality Forever!” Although the name remains the same, the food has changed and it is no longer worth the long drive (or even a short one), to go to The Apple Pan. Aside from being extremely disappointed last night, I did not experience a delicious meal or the quality that the Apple Pan has stood for, for so many years.

I've been going to this place since the 50s. Now I live 100 miles away, so it's been decades since I've been there. Was visiting a relative in a nearby town, so I made it a point to drive over to grab a "Hickory Burger" to see if they were still as great as I remembered. Wasn't disappointed! Apple Pan is still amazing! Sadly, their prices have gone way up, but still worth it!

I have been wanting to come here for YEARS. Each time I'm in Los Angeles, I try and visit, but for one reason or another, it just never happened until now. Obviously they're known for their burgers, and being the burger lover that I am, I had to give it a go. Now you can sit back inside if you want, but on such a nice day, we opted to sit outside. To sit and eat outside, you go to the side window first, place your order and pay, and then you're given a number. In about 10 minutes, your food is ready, and they bring it outside and call your number and you collect it from the cart. It's quite and lovely out the back, and a perfect spot for eating lunch. The burger was fantastic. I just ordered the most basic cheeseburger with a hickory sauce and it was great. It's up there for sure with one of the better burgers I've had. It was fresh and hot and perfect in every way. My sister ordered their fries and she was happy with those. Pricing is good. It's reasonable for what you get. The one "awful" aspect of eating here is the parking (what's new in LA?). We eventually got some, but it took a while. With that said, I'd visit again and if I have to drive around the block four times, it's well worth it. I'd love to come back again and try more items from their menu.

Whenever we are in town we visit the Apple Pan. Boy are things different this time. You can walk up and order at a window! You can pay with a credit card! It’s all pick up and outdoor dining only. We love that it’s still here and that they are open. We will support them whenever we can. But, I sure hope some of the old things come back. We miss the wait staff, eating at the counter, drinking out of a paper cone cup etc. They are still one of the best burgers in town; we will be back.

Been coming here since 1990 and the new owners F’d it up so bad. Don’t waste your time or money. The Apple pan does NOT represent the Apple Pan of the past. Sorry folks, the legend is dead. You’ve missed it. And, if you think you’re enjoying an Apple pan burger today. You’re not. New, cheaper ingredients that taste like nothing. I ordered my usual steak burger and got 3 inches of lettuce and ¼ inch of meat.

Finally had a chance after a coworker raving about it. And noticing Google having high scores, so basically - the food is good quality - great bread, great quality meat, great fries, and there is the problem, this feels like burger were when they first started. And if u get the same quality ingredients, you can make these at home. Their sauce is unique- I'll give them that, but it not the best sauce either. You either like it or you don't. They're fries has absolutely no taste, but salt and pepper clears that up and some ketchup. And lastly they're pies, so for banana and chocolate cream pies, these unfortunately seem more like great tasting pudding on some pie crust. I've had way better. Now the pudding might taste better than maybe like the magnolia bakery - it doesn't taste as a pie.. but overall- ok place

Amazingly good burgers and amazingly good pie at this “blast from the past” diner style restaurant in LA. It’s pretty simple but often the best places are. The size of the burger is really good and be prepared for a ton of fries. Sitting in back on a nice night is pretty much as close to perfect as you can get in this crazy world. Don’t expect amazing service, but the awesome food makes up for it.

Burger couldn't beat In N Out or Shake Shack. And it's a recipe since 1927?? Patty was delightful and smoky but the burger was drowned in relish, sauce, and pickles. The cheddar couldn't save it. Proportions were off, entire burger tasted sour. Fries come completely unsalted. The outdoor heated seating at the back is very cute, though.

So tasty. Hickory Burger and fries for me, other friends ordered and loved Tuna Salad, and Egg Salad sandwiches. They now also have a very nice back patio, where you can sit and eat. Still love this place!

I've wanted to visit for a while ever since I saw The Apple Pan featured on Youtube, but after my meal I was kind of disappointed. - The steak burger was not bad - generous lettuce, mayo, relish sauce, quality cheese for a dollar more. The relish sauce was unusual and made the cheese harder to taste. - Fries were stale out of the fryer and unsalted, which probably means their fryer wasn't up to temp. Had a hard time getting through them. - Apple pie was really disappointing for me. It was really watery and soupy. The crust was also mealy and burned on the bottom. Ice cream just melted into the soup. - Service was great and the staff were very friendly. I liked the whole old Americana thing, but the lights were a bit dim and dark. In total, the whole meal ran me about $30 before tip. It is pretty expensive - at this rate I probably would have just gone to Five Guys for about the same price

not only is this place adorable, the food is amazing, the service is fast, and the employees are incredibly kind. they have great outdoor seating (the inside is still closed due to covid) and serve your food to go. loved the banana cream pie, but the apple was very fresh and delicious too.

I heard that Apple Pan is really good place for Hamburgers & Apple Pie’s. So I order a take out for a Hickory Burger & it is really good!! Apple Pan has been around for about 1947!! Next time I come to Apple Pan I will try the Apple Pie.

The Hickory Burger and Apple Pie a-la-mode tastes the same as it did in the 70's. My parents brought me here when I was little, and now I'm turning the next generation on to it. Since we are coming up from south Orange County we only get to stop in every once in a while, but it's always good and it always reminds me of a simpler time. Since we hit it late at night we were able to all sit together at the counter, which is not always the case. When you first see the menu, you might think, wait, $5 for fries? But yes, they are tasty, and yes, there are enough to share between two people. And if you're looking forward to pie, ask when you arrive if there's any left, and ask your server to set aside a slice for you. This time around my wife opted for the Grilled Cheese on Rye, and she loved it. My son got a Double Steak Burger and still had room to split a Chocolate Cream Pie with his wife. Consistently, I have noticed that the chefs give an extra measure of hickory sauce and also a significant amount of lettuce, enough to make the first mouthful crunch. Just as good as I remember it from 40 years ago.

The Apple Pan is a Los Angeles institution. The diner has been dishing up classic American fare since 1947, and there's a reason it's remained popular for all these years. The food is absolutely amazing. From the pies to the burgers, everything is cooked to perfection. The service is wonderful too - the waitstaff are always quick to help and they make sure you have everything you need. If you're looking for an amazing meal in a warm and welcoming setting, The Apple Pan is definitely the place for you.

Love these vintage establishments! On a chilly Saturday late-afternoon, the inside counter was pretty full, so we enjoyed our Apple Pie, Pecan Pie, and French Fries outside at a picnic table (with a portable heater). Note: Parking can be challenging because Glendon is for permitted residents only, but we lucked out and found a meter around the block on Malcolm near Pico.

Great historical restaurant with good old fashioned American fast food served with love. It wasn't too busy when I went so I got to sit inside at the counter. The staff is so friendly and they take really good care of their customers.

Biting into a hickory burger with swiss cheese will never get old. I’ve been coming to Apple Pan longer than I care to admit and it’s one of the few places in LA that got better over the years. You can finally pay with a credit card and enjoy the newish take out window and patio in the back. Tuna melt and egg salad are menu sleepers. Pies, all the pies!

The Apple Pan was very well-prepared to hand us our pie orders for Thanksgiving when we picked them up the day before and we did not have to wait terribly long to sit down. The food never disappoints and my wife and I wish that this could expand elsewhere including Las Vegas, where we live. Many thank-yous to the staff and keep doing what you all do best!

Good little burger joint. Perfectly cooked and dressed. House hickory sauce has a nice sweetness to it. Fries were crispy and delicious and just needed a pinch more of salt. All items are A la carte . Took two pies home. Chocolate cream and coconut cream. Both are excellent. This place is an icon of the area. So drop by and show it some love if you are in the mood for a satisfying meal.

Amazing burger! Saw the reviews and knew I had to try this spot which lived up to its long reputation. Had the steak burger with cheese as it comes and flavor was incredible. Perfect portion size and exactly what I was looking for.

We got the Steakburger with double cheese (Our Original—1927) and the Grilled Cheese. The Grilled Cheese was phenomenal, nearly perfectly made. The burger was good but I’m not a relish guy and they had it in the sauce. Still good tho! Ate our food in the patio outside. We went on March 5th 2022 so it was a bit chilly. They ran out of heaters so that was the only downside to the experience.

I've had better airplane food. I looked at photos of this place before coming here and was hoping they didn't do it justice. I've heard good things about this place via word of mouth so I figured I'd try it even if the photos looked rough. I also heard it was pretty cheap so I figured I'd try it and it wouldn't be too much of a waste of money regardless. I was so wrong. First of all, I ordered a hickory burger and a slice of pie and it was over $20. The hickory burger supposedly had some special seasoning on it, but the burger was anything but flavorful. They make their own "special" sauce that I've heard has apples in it but it tasted like some weird ketchup with a strange consistency. Half of the lettuce fell out of my burger before I even got to it and there was still too much lettuce in there. It was a truly bland, bleh burger and, although I am not one to waste food, I could only get through half of it before deciding it wasn't worth the calories. I tried a couple of their fries and they could not have been more dry and flavorless. All the salt in the world couldn't give those fries any flavor. I was hoping the pie would give this place the comeback I wanted it to have but I was, again, very disappointed. I know pecan pie is difficult to make and, although I've never personally baked one, I am confident I could make a better pecan pie than this place did. The pecans were dry and lacking any glaze on top and the bottom part had literal congealed chunks of what tasted like misplaced flan. The crust was subpar, yet the best part of this pie. Truly not worth whatever you've heard about this place - save yourself the time and money and go to in n out for a better experience.

I’ve had pies from The Apple Pan before, but just ate at the restaurant itself for the very first time and I absolutely loved it. The indoor seating is iconic as you sit around a U-shaped bar on swivelling chairs. My friend and I both tried both burgers, but prefered the hickory burger. The barbeque sauce on it was fantastic. The fries are the least exciting part of the meal but if you season them with some salt they get better. I definitely recommend the apple pie and banana cream pie, though their ice cream was not great and could’ve been more flavourful with better texture.

If you want to try one of best burgers in LA you have to visit apple pan So , burgers were super delicious, juicy. the fries 🍟 were good. The service were good . And most important it's close mostly late 1100pm to mid night check before you head to it. Highly recommended 👌

Wish I could understand the hype around this place. Must be just the nostalgia of an LA institution, because quite frankly the food was very disappointing. The fries were absolutely horrible and should be illegal, the burgers were nothing special (we tried both the hickory and the steak one), and the apple pie was overly sweet. The only acceptable food item was the banana pie, which I would recommend. Overall though, this place is not worth it, there are much better places in LA.

Wow! It's getting pricey to come here for some YUM! I just got a grilled cheese ($7.75), French fries ($5.00) and a slice of banana cream pie ($7.75). Open until midnight. Outdoor patio seating. I didn't get indoor diner seating, and I don’t know if they have indoors yet, but maybe because it's so late. I forgot to ask. Next time, peeps! Take a look at the menu in photo section.

It's fine. A lot of hype for this place which I don't get but to each their own. I'm glad they had the impossible burger though. And the fries portion is also fairly generous.

Getting back to basics, the burger here is just that a burger. But it is unbelievably great! This is the same menu since 1947, definitely recommend this spot!

Go on a wonderful jaunt back in time here at the Apple Pan where they’ve been doing their thing the same way since the 1940’s. Overall this experience was really enjoyable and I would recommend the burger to anyone, however I personally am not a huge fan of the sweet relish that comes with their classic burger. They also have a hickory burger with a bbq like sauce if you’re a fan of those flavors instead.

Definitely the place to go for an old fashioned cheeseburger. the apple pan will never disappoint, one of my favorite burger spots in los angeles. i really miss the indoor seating which was previously available , the vibes were amazing.

Est. 1947 Layout/atmosphere *U-shaped counter with 20+ stools around the center grill (first come, first serve); backyard area with picnic tables; servers in buttoned down white shirts Service *Quick Food/drink *Hickory Burger (house sauce, mayonnaise, pickles, lettuce) with Tillamook cheddar cheese - good; smokiness from the sauce; overloaded with iceberg lettuce *French fries - Good; crispy *Pecan pie - Good; fresh pecans

I opted for a double patty hickory burger made with Impossible patties with no mayo and their house sauce on the side. I wasn't going to get fries but when I spied other people's portions I couldn't help myself! I ate everything before I remembered that I'd forgotten to snap pics of my food. But check out the generous portion of ketchup they provide in anticipation of the super delicious fries!

This was my first time visiting The Apple Pan and I loved it. Super yummy food. I had a burger, fries and a slice of pie. The service was great. I sat outside in the patio which is spacious and comfortable.

This place is classic! I’m sad that it’s still closed for indoor dining, because the old school diner setting is such a vibe. They’ve done really well to convert the back into a really charming outdoor eating area though, so it was still a great time. Food was great as always, and all the employees were so nice.

They had burned my burger a bit so not as good as before but still amazing! Make sure to tell them to not make it well well done!!!! The fries is really big so get one for 2-3 people!

This is my 2nd visit, 1st time was pre Covid. Hickory Burger is delicious and Banana pie was yummy. A little on the high side for burger and fries, but so worth it. Can't wait till they open the indoor counter for dining. They have a great set up out back with plenty of tables and heat lamps. Thanks for being a great place to dine 🍽