The Apple Pan
American restaurant · West L.A. ·
Classic diner serving burgers, sandwiches, and homemade pies
Classic diner serving burgers, sandwiches, and homemade pies
"Dating from 1947 and feeling like a well-preserved time capsule with wood-paneling, plaid wallpaper, and red-leather stools, this Los Angeles counter serves 12 towering varieties of homemade pies baked fresh daily—order a slice at the famous U-shaped counter or take home a whole pie—and its steady stream of regulars proves the “Quality Forever” motto." - Annie Brown Verdin
"The Apple Pan has been a Westside staple since 1947 and is arguably the best burger in L.A. (sorry, In-N-Out). Famous for its ‘Hickory Burger’ and pie selection, the diner-style restaurant is popular among locals and has limited seating so make sure you get there early but trust me… it is worth the wait." —Florence O’Connor"
"For anyone who’s lived in LA for even a short amount of time, this place probably needs no introduction. Even if you’ve never actually set foot in the place (and if you haven’t, you should), The Apple Pan is an LA staple and serves up one of the city’s few paragons of burgers to which all others are compared. Walking into the place is like stepping back in time, not because it’s a 1940s themed eatery, but because the place is actually from the 1940s. It’s the restaurant that originally inspired the layout, menu, and style of the Johnny Rockets chain (though, of course, it remains far superior). No tables, no waiters. Everyone sits around one large horseshoe counter. Seating is limited so make sure to go when you have a little time to spare." - Clever Creative
"The Apple Pan in Cheviot Hills hasn’t really changed much since it opened 1947, and that’s about all you need to know. This LA institution/living museum has more than earned its place in LA burger lore, and while the classic tangy-sweet hickory burger can be divisive, it’s still very tasty and totally unique. Come pay your respects and get a slice of delicious banana cream pie on your way out." - brant cox, cathy park, sylvio martins, garrett snyder
"The Apple Pan isn't a museum, but stepping into this burger counter does feel like visiting a well-preserved landmark (motto: Quality Forever). The staff wears classic soda jerk hats as they flip burgers and slice wedges of banana cream pie. There's some plaid wallpaper on display, red leather chairs at the counter, and a general hominess that's impossible to replicate. The ham sandwich and tuna melt are stealth favorites, but the required order is the delicious, if divisive, Hickory Burger, with its sweet-tangy sauce that falls between ketchup and barbecue. It's a true LA original, and you won't find another burger in town quite like it. Hickory burger, french fries, banana cream pie" - brant cox, cathy park, garrett snyder, sylvio martins
