Carney's Restaurant

Never miss an opportunity to go to LA! It was my first time eating a Carney’s. The service was good quick. The atmosphere was decent, especially late at night when you need a quick bite. It’s cool because the restaurant is essentially a train car.

This place was opposite our hotel so we decided to pop in for a quick bite one evening. It always looked busy and so we thought we would give it a try. The service was casual, the guys working were fine but not overly friendly. We ordered 2 cheeseburgers with fries and Pepsi to go. The food tasted really good and the prices were very good value for money considering the LA area. Our bill came to $34 in total.

It's a neat place to grab a delicious hotdog and a good burger if you’re in the area. There's plenty of parking in the back if you’ve never been.

We had the 1/2 Angus Cheeseburger, Hamburger and small fries. All of it was really good and definitely some good burners made here. Parking is easy and eating in an old train is really cool!

This was local to my hotel so had to drop in an give it a go. Wasn’t disappointed its unique setting and vibe were great, the guys working there super friendly and the food was amazing and served up quickly. The Burger was amazing with a side of chilli fries loaded with chilli and cheese, and a beer hit the spot. Well worth a visit

While visiting San Diego, I discovered this burger joint, it's a refreshing departure from your typical chain locations. All we had were burgers and fries, and they were pretty good! The flavors were on point, and it's evident they put effort into creating a good dining experience. The service was okay; the staff wasn't rude or anything, but they were mostly focused on efficiently taking orders and delivering food. Personally, I've always believed that excellent food paired with great service makes a significant difference in the overall dining experience, however, despite the service being just okay, the good taste of the burgers more than made up for it. I would definitely go again to enjoy a good burger and fries!

I loved the environment of this place. It had amazing music, was clean, great lighting and the food was delicious and well portioned. Did want to mention that although the food was delicious, it was very similar to In and Out. Which is not a bad thing. Just an observation that is not meant to steer anyone from it. The experience you'll have is one I think people would enjoy and have a fun memory from.

Cool place for fast food. The food is okay. It has a nice vibe, dining tables inside a wagon.

Sunday lunch at 12 pm - cheese burger, polish dog, sweet potato fries with chili Service: friendly Ambiance: great vibe , casual Price: good Food quality: excellent burger, excellent fries, excellent food Highly recommend

Another place I've been coming since I was a child that holds up. And still had the original staff so I can't be that old. Way better hot dogs than pinks, way less crowded. Grilled and split with sauerkraut will never let you down.

Are you kidding? This is THE joint if you are looking for a double chili cheese burger. It's just sooo good. Messy! Get fries to help sop up the chili! This place has been here for 45-50 years.... They know exactly how to make this burger. They have a great hot dog too!! I am there for the for the burger. Get lots of napkins before sitting down to eat. Cool people watching on the sunset strip!!

A small, cute, fast burger joint overlooking the Sunset Strip. There's a medium-sized parking lot behind the restaurant, which is greatly appreciated. It's a train car repurposed to be a counter-serve diner with different variations of burgers, fries, and hot dogs/ sausages available. Food is hot, fresh, and comes out in less than 10 minutes. We had burgers and an order of chili fries. My partner liked it because he said was on "the lighter side," but to me, it was more "unseasoned" than "light." Which is fine, a fast burger *cooked to your desired temperature* at less than $10 is perfectly worth it, and you can grab salt and pepper at the counter to give it more flavor. The chili was nondescript, but the fries were hot and crispy even under the chili. Free on-site parking. Friendly counter staff. Cheap plus actually fast fast food. A pleasant view of Sunset Strip and the questionable driving that goes on in it. This place is almost the opposite of what you'd expect around this area. I drive by it often and I'm glad I finally checked it out.

Came here really to remember the last lunch we had while shooting with Matthew Perry. He love it here and somehow no matter how famous he became, this was our lunch spot. Good solid burger with chili only. Good fries and dogs which are hard to find these days. But, most of all as we sat in the same table it was remembering a lost friend.

Food was hot and fresh, we got the tuna melt and double cheeseburger, both tasted great . Friendly staff, lots of parking in the back will stop by whenever in this area

Stopped by on a whim. Cool atmosphere. The guy behind the counter could have been nicer but the food was good. We would go back. There is limited parking available around back it looked like.

As a Norcal native, I came to Socal expecting spectacular food; especially in a popular area/Hollywood. I got a cheeseburger, no tomato, extra onions and my roommate got a double cheeseburger. These are very low middle tier burgers. What a burger should taste like, but nothing more, not even a little. They're kind of dry. Cool to eat in a train tho. "Probably the best hamburgers...in the world"...yeah just probably.

Delicious and great customer service! I love the train box car dinning experience too. Me and my family tried the Chicago dog, LA Dog and chili cheese dogs as well as their chili fries and train wreck fries (better than animal style fries at in n out!) worth the drive for us and looking forward to our next visit!

I really love the bird's eye view of Sunset Blvd as you dine. And the food is really good also. I had the Planet (Veggie) Burger and the sweet potato fries. Yummy

Great iconic railcar turned burger and hot dog stand! On busy sunset but thankful for free parking behind the railcar. Simple menu, great prices! Best burger and hot dog I've had in awhile! Love the pee wee tiny size for soda as that's all I needed! Make sure you get their chili if not on the fries than in your burger or hot dog!

I missed this place so much! I haven't been here since pre-covid. A wonderful friend turned me on to this place! I appreciate the free parking in the back. I usually come here too in the past, and now when I bring riders down here to Hollywood Sunset Strip. I love this cool train car turned into a great burger and hot dog restaurant. It is really clean inside and outside. The guy at the cashier is really nice, helped me out super well with my order. The cook, who you can see right in front, works really hard!!! Give these guys a raise. Ok... to the good stuff now...the Food! My order was simple, and usually, the same. Tonight, I got a chili burger, chili hot dog, no onions, as I am allergic to them. I also got a Super Large drink. Everything was so yummy! They have the best chili!!! Everything cooked to perfect temperature! I stayed here a bit as it was a Tuesday night, waiting for my riders. What an awesome night. It was a Carney's night!!! Highly recommend you check them out!!!

Iconic traincar off sunset slangin chili dogs and chili burgers. They have a parking lot in the rear strictly for this establishment (looking at you David dobrik). The chili dog was good but didn't blow me away or anything. And almost $8 sheeesh. I'll come back for the $5 chili dogs because that's how much it tasted like.

Came here Sunday after a Dodger game and the place never disappoints.. haven't been here in a long while and was surprised to see how many new things they had on the menu.. I am a creature of habit, always get the chili burger.. I tried the pasta salad and really enjoyed it. We recommend! two thumbs up!

The freshest snappiest hot dogs this side of the Mississippi. I have been eating these dogs for over 30 years and still enjoy them. A+.

Moved away from SoCal a few years ago for work and this is always on my list to visit when I come back home. So much nostalgia with Carney's, and it truly is a fixture on Sunset Blvd. Beyond that though, the food is delicious, and hands down the best burger I've ever had. Friendly staff, great food, and Sunset Blvd. What more could you ask for?

OK I'm not going to do the regular review... because you've heard at all. You already know about how delicious Carneys burgers are totally delicious , the hamburger buns are always fresh. You know that the meat is cooked perfectly doesn't matter. If you get a single you get a double it's always great , you already know that the lettuce and tomato and onions are fresh cut that day, you already know that the chili is so delicious that you take a french fry and you try to scrape it off the wrapper to get all of it and not leave anything behind. . You know this, so I'm not gonna mention any of it. And of course you already know that the workers are super cool people that are always friendly , I'm not gonna mention any of that . And of course I'm not gonna mention how cool the places is it's nice and clean and the look of a classic burger joint . &&& its a actual train you can sit and see all the people drive-by on Sunset Boulevard again I'm not gonna mention any of that. .... And why am I not gonna mention any of it because this you already know. And for those of you, that do not know , that have never had the pleasure of sitting down in the very cool train at Carneys Sunset Boulevard location and enjoying one of the best burgers in all of LA . get your butt off the couch and go over there And get yourself at least two burgers one for eating there and one for the ride home....

Carney's is an LA classic and an institution, an Icon. Been around since the 70's and have two locations, one on the famous Sunset strip and the other on the famous Ventura Blvd in Studio City. Burgers, fries and hotdogs on a train car can seem like a tourist spot, and it is one people come to check out. But even if you live in LA, this is a spot for great food and a quirky atmosphere and a cool throw back to a bygone era with the classic train car. The service is quick, walk up to the window, place your order, grab a seat and before you get settled your food will be ready. Staff are all about getting your food out quickly, seem nice enough, but a quick interaction. Inside, you are in the original train car, luggage racks along the ceiling, large panoramic windows to take in the Sunset strip, there are many old pictures of them moving the train cars onto the properties and other old photos of stars, etc. there is also outdoor seating on a wooden deck to take in the California sun and people watch. This is comfort food and maybe not necessarily in line with the quote "California healthy lifestyle", but everything in moderation right. Come and get a big order of chili cheese fries, burgers, hot dogs, etc. then just hit the gym extra hard to burn it off.. The chili is thick and hits the spot, great on the fries, burgers or hot dogs. Their burgers come with the works and the patties are cooked just right, all the flavors work well together. You can get the hot dogs standard or a red eye version which is spicy. Try everything, I don't think you will be disappointed by any of the items on the menu, just good 'ole American classics. Pro tip:If you get chili fries, you have enough to add to everything else, so you don't need to order your other items and pay the extra price, you will have enough to go around. Enjoy!

I've been coming to this spot for over 20 years now. After going again after a 5-6 year hiatus, the food is just like I remember it. The chili dogs are always on point and give me a nostalgic feeling whenever I eat them. I was in the area and stopped by just a few minutes after 11am on a Saturday. There was no crowd and parking was easy. The service was great and the food was ready in minutes. I did however try a hamburger for the first time and I was pretty disappointed. Very basic and lacked flavor. I'll just stick to the chili dogs from now on.

Amazing burgers. Been going here since I was a kid and I still have to go at least once a month to get my fix. The chili, hot dogs, and probably everything else they serve is just great as well. The staff is usually pretty friendly I still get excited about the train aspect of it lol

Simply the best chili dog in LA. I've been eating in this iconic train car since childhood and the chili dogs and chili cheese fries never disappoint. I love Carneys!

A Sunset Strip Icon. The Carney's Chili Dog and Chili Cheeseburger will always be a for sure win. Have had it several times for late shifts, and it always does the job. That the restaurant is also within an old railroad car is pretty cool in itself.

Have been coming to Carneys for over 20 years. When my kids were young the idea of eating in a train car couldn't be beat. On site parking in LA is a huge bonus. The food: burgers, dogs and fries. Order it all and then order some with chili, none of it will go to waste. The staff is always hustling to get your food to you as fast as possible, be nice and just enjoy the atmosphere. Dining outside is also a fun option, nothing more busy and fun for people watching than Sunset Blvd.

Recent visit. First time in 40 years. Excellent. Another beautiful day in Los Angeles.

I tend to avoid restaurants on the Sunset Strip for fear that they are nothing more than tourist traps, so when my boss recommended Carney's I had some hesitation. But I'll admit it--I was wrong. Having grown up in Utah, char-broiled burgers are my favorite kind of burger and actually a little hard to find in L.A. (good ones are at least). The burgers at Carney's are simply great. No frills. No fuss. The restaurant's interior is also fun to take in but do be advised it's a tight space so I wouldn't recommend a visit here with large parties. Shout out to Carney's for being way less 'trap' and more 'treat'.

A fun place to eat with cheap burgers, hotdogs, and fries. The food didn't WOW me and I felt that they were pretty standard, but I'd recommend to swing by at least once b/c of how cool this restaurant looks. There's a good amount of seating inside, so definitely take a seat and look out of the train car windows! It even has its own free parking lot, so that's always a huge plus.

What happened to this place? I've been out of LA For a few years. Before leaving I would frequent carneys and was excited to finally get to eat again. Today we ordered: 2 double cheese burgers, 1 carney dog, 1 polish Chicagoan and 1 Chicagoan hot dog. I'm at a list for words. Terrible is all I can say. All of it was bad. Stale buns, no more snap to the hot dogs, cheese in the burgers was cold (weird), burgers weren't very good, fries tasted like they had freezer burn or something. All around bad food except the chilli. The chilli is still very good. Overall 1 star for the food + 1 star bc I really liked this place before I left LA and am hoping it's just an off day.

I stopped in here for a quick bite because it was near my hotel. I'd heard it was good and saw signage saying it was the best burger in town. I had the chili burger and it was decent. The food came out fast and the place looked clean. I'd come back but only because it's fast and a convenient option in W. Hollywood. I wouldn't seek out if it was any kind of real distance.

Amazing staff and an absolute staple in the community. Classic spot worth a trip with a legendary ambiance and food that can't be beat for reasonable pricing too! Grab that "Stay Eatin' Bruh Combo" and enjoy!

Always a fun place to take out of town guests.. So much character and PARKING!! I love the chili cheese fries. So much to see in this neighborhood and Carneys is a classic and I'm happy to see they are still in business.

Been raised in LA and loving chili, I have had this place on my list for a while. So happy I finally could check this place off the list and gotta say no regrets. Stopped by for lunch and parking was easy as it's a holiday. Walked in and not that full but ppl where coming in and out. They have seating inside in the two trains and outside patio with umbrellas. They accept cash and car payments. The staff all of them great with a smile. Ordered the food and freshly made on the spot for the burgers, hot dogs and fries. The flavor was so good. Love it all and will be coming back . The chili cheese fries, the chili cheese burgers, the chicken sandwich and the train wreck fries (omg so good). This place has been around for so long and it's not only the location, the train it's the food and the staff. It's a must try.

My go to item is the beed hot dog with sauerkraut. The bun is soft because it's steamed, the hot dog has a bit of a snap with each bite, and they pile on the sauerkraut. The sauerkraut is warm and flavorful.

Cool vibe. Classic diner. Great food and excellent service in on the Sunset Strip. You will love it.

This place alone is pretty interesting. Why? It's a train! That caught our attention for sure. The food was good too. We chose the basics for a burger place and their known train wreck fries, which were actually really good. The people preparing the food were very nice and attentive when serving our food. The vibe was chill, they have seating outside, which is where we ended up eating. Luckily the night weather was perfect. A lot of people out and about which I loved. If around the area again, we will definitely come again.

Today was a 3 out of 5. It is usually a 5 out of 5. And they ran out of chili. Had to go back and order another sweet potato fries.

Fun experience to go along with the food. It's a bit rushed in there, so try and look at menu before hand about what you want. The food was decent and what I would expect for the establishment type.

This place is fire. The tornado fries are probably better than animal fries. Craziness. Love this place and will definitely be back

We are really loving Carney's. We have been a few times now and it is still hard for us to decide if we love Carney's more than Tommy's. Both have great chili. Carney's has much better hot dogs. Tommy's has better fries. What are we to do--go to both in the same day. And yet the jury in our little heads is still out. Carney's is at a great location, right on the Sunset Strip with a great view of Sunset Blvd. You can eat outdoors, inside or get it to go. I am sure someone delivers, but I don't know who. Parking is free and for Hollywood that is a plus right there. Carney's is located inside an old train car, or a building meant to look like a train, I know little of trains. It is just super cute. You go into the train and order at the counter, wait for your food and eat. It is all super good. We love their chili burgers. They will cook them to order for you. Their chili fries are also great. My grandson loves the chili cheese fries, but they only have American cheese and even for a junk food junkie like me, American cheese is just not cheese. Their hot dogs are juicy and great. Everything is super there and the service is great. Have fun.

I do like Carney's on Sunset Strip and the train car diner decor / design. The food here is reliable and good. It's much better than the overrated "Pink's" and many other Hollywood eateries locals try to persuade visitors are destination dining spots to visit in Los Angeles. I'd say this is worth going to if in the area. It's in the heart of the busiest part of The Sunset Strip, but if you're here, you should check it out, it's fast food type counter service, so not fine dining, more convenient comfort food that's fast for folks on the go. They also have a private free parking lot which is a huge bonus.

One of the most visually pleasing restaurants on Sunset Blvd. It is literally a restaurant on a train. The restaurant is adjacent to Saddle House Chop House, and there are signs in their parking space that prohibits outside parking. I arrived Sunday afternoon, so it wasn't during their busy hours. I can see this restaurant attracting many people during the late hours after drinking and clubbing. Something about this restaurant tastes very similar to Tommy's with ideas borrowed from In-N-Out. So who came first to fame, Tommy's or Carney's? What I ordered: HAMBURGER (LOW CARB STYLE) - Mustard, Mayo, Ketchup, Pickles, Onions, Tomato, Lettuce - Combining two great burger joints into one. I get the juicy taste from Tommy's and the crispy lettuce wrap "Protein-style" from In-N-Out. Also, I didn't want my burger to be oozing with chili, so I asked for it on the side. Did I have a problem with this burger? Nope. Can I call it innovative? Maybe, if you apply the 3% rule. TRAIN WRECK FRIES - Cheese, Thousand Island, Grilled Onions - Another inspired meal by In-N-Out. I really like the name they gave to the fries. One thing for certain is that their Thousand Island spread does not taste the same. So, credit them for trying to innovate their own dressing.

The menu items are very cheap in price there's a lot of Siting the food was very great

I returned for the first time in years last night and I'm elated to say that they are still as excellent as I remember. The dogs are flavorful and are accompanied by an incredible snap. Not the biggest dog but it still packs a punch. The Chili is a greasy delicious heaven. Taste good enough to be eaten on its own if needed. The mustard provides a small but noticeable kick of heat to cut through tha richness of the chili. The huge tomato slices add freshness as do the onions which aren't grilled but still definitely work well. The train wreck fries are the best go to side dish for me and most patrons, although the sweet potato fries are a huge sleeper...

We came across this place when we were in town and looking for a quick bite before going to our appointment. I don't know how I've never heard of Carney's before. We were really surprised with the price considering where it was located. Also, you can't miss this place. It's literally on a train. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant and it's free but limited. The staff was friendly. It feels like a mom & pop shop. We ordered what they are known for, a chili cheese burger. The indoor dining area was a bit crowded so we sat outside. The cheese burger was simply good, just a classic American cheese burger. The real star was the chili. It was rich and complimented the cheese burger really well, it was a perfect combo. I recommended this place for its food, staff, location, interior, and price.

Well, let me start by saying I thought the chili fries were amazing everything you want in a good chili fry crisp tasty fries, amazing tasting chili all beef is what I like. Choice of American and cheddar cheese shredded gooey all the great stuff, I have the spicy style Polish this bed they took a Polish dog, split it down the bill, grilled it along with the sauerkraut and mustard and it had a few hot peppers diced verified almost decadent in my opinion for a hotdog type food super yummy. I would definitely order that again. We also shared an LA dog, I made the mistake of not say no ketchup and I don't like ketchup even so I don't think I would order that one again not my style tasted their cheeseburger that my nephew had it was also good, he is four and had a great time be inside of trade car sitting by the window and watching the traffic go by loved that he was in a train car. He was very excited all and all for two adults at a child and shared various food. Our bill was like $35. I didn't think that was bad especially this day and age and prices are increased Friendly staff and placeshad a great vibe to it This was a much needed release after a day at Children's Hospital LA. I would definitely recommend it worth the drive give it a shot.

This is one of the best tasting hot dog places to go in LA! I enjoy coming here to this location for great hot dogs and burgers. Stopped by to grab something to eat before seeing The Flash at the TCL IMAX Theater on Friday night. I ordered the polish hot dogs with fries and it was good as always. The service was great as always and plenty of seating available when we arrived around 8pm. However because of how popular and good the food is, people are always going in and out. Parking can be tricky getting in and out because of the foot traffic walking down Sunset Strip.

Carney's is my go to place for hot dogs & burgers. I usually get the polish sausage with the chili on the side. The main item I'm not pleased about is how small the hamburger patties are. In a chili burger you can barely taste the actual burger. The staff are always friendly.

Just simply Awesome! Just a very slow service. The owner was there and he kept taking care of the clients and pushed the kitchen to move and work faster!

Probably best chili cheeseburger in LA. Love the train it's so cute. Definitely a must try

Best chilli in LA. Food is always on point and the service is impeccable. Love coming here whenever I get to this side of town. Love the train car!

I've been coming to the Studio City location since my teenage years. The chili cheeseburger reigns supreme here (I just started getting the double because it's a better meat ratio). The hot dogs are good, but they don't compare. Get the chocolate dipped banana to finish - they literally dip it in front of y