Long Beach's 4 best spots for burgers on a budget
Photo: Dog Haus Biergarten/Yelp
Need more burgers in your life? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sources of such sandwiches in Long Beach, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings. Topping the list is Dave's Burgers. Located at 3396 Atlantic Ave., it's the highest-rated affordable burger spot in Long Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 399 reviews on Yelp. Yelper Jessica J., who recently reviewed Dave's Burgers, wrote, "They sell delicious, mouthwatering burgers. Such a small stand in the corner of a gas station selling burgers, fries, chips and soda is pretty unique!" Yelper Elizabeth D. added, "Delicious! I can't believe that I grew up in Long Beach and have never been to Dave's. Finally, we made it for lunch and ordered two double cheeseburger combos with everything. The cheeseburgers are simply classic. I love that they use a sesame seed bun and the grilled onions were perfect with the juicy patties and melted cheese." Next up is Dog Haus Biergarten, at 210 E. Third St. It's an outpost of the chain and has netted four stars out of 829 reviews on Yelp. The beer garden, which offers burgers, hot dogs and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. If you're looking for more, we found these details about Dog Haus Biergarten: "We opened our first store in October 2010 with a vision of making hot dogs, sausages and burgers that were more than just food by making them a complete experience that lives on in the memories of our guests and ensures our place at the top of our industry," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "Our concept resonated with what people want to eat, as well as the kind of experience they want when eating a casual meal with family and friends. It was such a success that we opened a second location a year later and a third six months after that." Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Dog Haus creates hand-crafted hormone- and antibiotic-free hot dogs, sausages, burgers, plant-based proteins and one 'Bad Mutha Clucka,' all served on King's Hawaiian rolls," it notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "Crush one, then wash it down with one of our local craft beers or premium shakes." MVP's Grill & Patio, at 5484 E. Stearns St., Suite 2, is another top choice. Yelpers give the inexpensive traditional American spot, which offers burgers and other sandwiches, four stars out of 400 reviews. Yelper Trung N. wrote, "MVP is kinda fun. They use old-ass iconic athletes (think Jackie Joyner Kersee, Sammy Sosa) to name their menu items. It's fun if you're in the know, but not as fun if you're not. Their combinations almost emulate your typical greasy-joint menu, but they'll throw in something odd like Ortega chili, so it takes a little to conceptualize what they're going for in like a Sammy Sosa sandwich." Yelper Brandy N. added, "Tiger Woods, y'all! Turkey burger with tomato and lettuce, which would be pretty simple on its own but they put their cajunaise sauce and it's next level." Last but not least is an outpost of the popular fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger. It's another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 395 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4600 Los Coyotes Diagonal to see for yourself. Emily W. noted, "I've been to this location over five times and it's never disappointed me! I've been inside a couple of times and it's smaller than other locations I've gone to, but it's pretty clean." Yelper Matt M. wrote, "Averie has gotta be one of the best employees here. When I ordered, I was offered a glass of water after I rejected the offer to order a beverage. When I asked how Averie's day was going, I was happy to hear a response of excitement and joy to be at work. Thanks for serving up excellent service, made a difference in my day today." This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.
1. Dave's Burgers
2. Dog Haus Biergarten
3. MVP's Grill & Patio
4. In-N-Out Burger
