Bill's Burgers
Hamburger restaurant · Van Nuys
14742 Oxnard St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
Highlights
Iconic Van Nuys stand serving legendary, no-frills burgers since 1965
Iconic Van Nuys stand serving legendary, no-frills burgers since 1965
"This Valley staple has drawn diners to Van Nuys since its opening in 1965. The move here is to keep things simple with standard well-griddled singles served with cheese on extra-squishy buns. Just make sure to have cash on hand and some patience; this cash-only establishment often comes with a bit of a wait. Find Bill, who is now in his late 90s, often in the stand himself, either overseeing the grill or digging into a burger in the back. Know before you go: Bill’s Burgers is cash-only, and there often is a bit of a wait" - Eater Staff
"There are burgers and burger-makers, and then there’s Bill Elwell. The 97-year-old burger cook and namesake man behind this Van Nuys beef and bun legend first opened this restaurant in 1965. Though Elwell no longer operates the griddle regularly, the kitchen still turns out some of the tastiest and most modestly priced burger meals in the Valley. Elwell’s age and the ongoing mystery of how he manages to keep this busy roadside stand going are reasons enough to make the trip out." - Mona Holmes
"This Valley staple has drawn diners to Van Nuys since its opening in 1965. The move here is to keep things simple with standard well-griddled singles served with cheese on extra-squishy buns. Just make sure to have cash on hand and some patience, this cash-only establishment often comes with a bit of a wait." - Rebecca Roland, Eater Staff
"One of LA’s OG burger spots, Bill’s Hamburgers has been open in Van Nuys since 1965 - and Bill has been behind the counter flipping burgers that entire time. They’re as simple as you can get: American cheese, tomato, onion, and mayo, but the meat has a great, crispy char, and at $5 for a double, there aren’t many better deals in town. Cash only. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"There are burgers and burger-makers, and then there’s Bill Elwell. The namesake man behind this Van Nuys beef and bun legend no longer mans the griddle, but the kitchen is still turning out some of the sturdiest and least expensive meals in the Valley." - Virali_Dave, Jessie Evans
