| ambiance |
81.25% positive |
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The fact is: you can get a very good burger at In-n-Out, but it doesn't have the same feel, the same taste, OR the ambiance. ”
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love the atmosphere, the zippy yet friendly waitstaff at the counter, the no-frills presentation (getting a burger slapped down in front of you with no plate is just fun in itself). ”
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This place has great french fries, pies, and atmosphere. ”
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i'll admit the prices continue to rise and parking and waiting or sometimes a hassling issue, but the Apple Pan is a true gem. ”
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This is a unique and fun atmosphere for sure. ”
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Maybe not the best place for a romantic date, as only counter seating is available, and it is limited. ”
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As for the ambience, the place is nice but some of the customers become quite hostile regarding open stools. ”
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The decor is not much to brag about but the burgers are delicious as are the pies. ”
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| dessert |
82.7400016784668% positive |
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You can't get a burger and a piece of pie this good anywhere else in California. ”
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never thought that an apple pie would go good with a burger, now I judge all burger and pie place by this one, it IS simply the best. ”
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Try not to arrive during a lunch or dinner rush, order the Hickory Burger with cheese or the Steak Burger if you don't like sauce, fries well done and a piece of pie if you have room. ”
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My favorite is the Hickory Burger with cheese and the apple pie ala mode. ”
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The pie is great. ”
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The hot apple pie a la mode is delicious. ”
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and yummy apple pie with cinnamon sauce. ”
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The apple pie however, is worth driving accross town for -- it's the best apple pie in town, if not the entire state of California. ”
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This place has the best banana cream pie I have ever tasted! ”
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like Apple Pan, I like to sit at the counter and escape the world for 20 minutes, and the banana cream pie is the best I've ever had, but if you sit in Manny's section (on the left half of the restaurant) be prepared for the worst service ANYWHERE in LA ”
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Apple Pan has simple yummy burgers and some of the best pie in town! ”
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In addition, their signature apple pie wasn't that wonderful. ”
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best banana cream pie ”
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Fries are perfectly crispy and creamy on the inside, and the apple pie is well spiced with crisp crust, but come on. ”
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great cup o' joe to go with a slice of chocolate cream pie, or banana cream pie (or take a friend and split both) ”
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Apple Pan is an institution, serving up messy burgers (WITH lettuce, please) with properly spicy hickory sauce, hot crunchy fries, and an apple pie reminiscent of a bygone era. ”
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Every time I go here, this is what I order: a hickory burger, with cheddar, one order of fries to split, apple pie ala mode to split. ”
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love the old-school charm of this place and cannot resist the burger (nothing fancy, everything just right) and the cream pies. ”
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wait for a seat at the counter, order your burger, and save room for some pie. ”
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Great pie, bad meat ”
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That is the main reason why I go there, though I often get a full pie to go fo. ”
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Quick service, consistency, quality ingredients, and amazing burgers and pie. ”
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The Hickory Burger is one of a kind -- but the pie is awesome. ”
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went with two friends, and between us, we had three burgers, two plates of fries, two drinks, and two slices of apple pie, all of which was good, but not spectacular. ”
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The banana cream pie is heavenly, but make sure you come early enough before they run out. ”
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love it on my burger, on my fries, on the side and I even eat it with the amazing banana cream pie! ”
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I've eaten here several times (a must to bring out of town visitors who are up for a kitchy, old school experience) and find the food just above fast food in quality with one exception, the apple pie is very good! ”
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Great burgers, pie, & service ”
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| drinks |
62.5% positive |
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also a great late-night date spot for some coffee. ”
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We ordered full meals and were enjoying our drinks when we were told that after one coffee we had to buy a full order of another coffee or leave. ”
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went with two friends, and between us, we had three burgers, two plates of fries, two drinks, and two slices of apple pie, all of which was good, but not spectacular. ”
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The root beer was good, too (came in a bottle). ”
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| food quality |
87.5% positive |
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ate there on a Sunday, and had a horrible burger made from old meat. ”
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personally love apple pan's hickory smoked burger! ”
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burgers are great. ”
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The very best burgers ”
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Simply the best burger in the burger capital of the world. ”
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Quick service, consistency, quality ingredients, and amazing burgers and pie. ”
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definitely an awesome burger, but not cheap! ”
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you are in for a great meal. ”
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Don't get me wrong, the burgers are good, but definitely not great. ”
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think its a good place and the burgers are really very decent but its not quick (sometimes a line) and you feel a little goofy for spending almost 30 bucks on a few burgers afterwards. ”
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Expecting a big and sloppy burger, I instead got something that looked as if i got it at a carnival booth. ”
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had the Hickory Burger and split fries with a friend, was full and loved the food. ”
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The Apple Pan has absolutely the best burgers in the L. A. area. ”
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don't recommend the sandwiches, but get one if you don't eat red meat. ”
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It's not a great burger; its a good burger. ”
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cant tell you if the burgers were good, since I was rudely "not served" but if you have a manager knowing he has a rude employee and telling a customer, what kind of business is that? ”
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Whether you order the amazing hickory burger or a steak burger - great french fries and a soda served in an old fashioned paper cone cup. ”
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It's the order in which they apply the "stuff", you know the lettuce mayo pickle and the hickory sause, the bun is always fresh and kinda flat with out sesame seeds, the cheese is chedder I think? ”
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Because they make great food. ”
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Great nostalgia, but barely in the top ten for best burgers in LA ”
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Still love the burgers there! ”
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Long story short, if the burger were great, the guy wouldn't matter. ”
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If the guy were nice, the burger might have been more palatable. ”
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Service is snappy and the burgers are amazing. ”
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love the old-school charm of this place and cannot resist the burger (nothing fancy, everything just right) and the cream pies. ”
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We always bring our friends here for the best burgers in town. ”
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keep that great food coming! ”
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But, these two strikes along with the fact they've magically persuaded poor misled Angelinos into believing this is some wonderful burger joint -- well, that's three strikes ”
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For less than $10, this is the best burger in my opinion. ”
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would not recommend this place to anyone, even if the food was free. ”
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These are by far the best burgers in L.A. and probably the world! ”
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Took a bunch of friends there, expecting some good burgers. ”
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went with a friend not long ago, we've both eaten a few burgers in our time, and we both agreed that this was, by far the worst burger we have eaten since high school (remember the soyburgers at the school cafeteria?) ”
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The Steak burger is the best burger i've ever had. ”
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great burgers TOO expensive ”
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hated the BBQ sauce and all the pickles. ”
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the best tuna sandwiches anywhere. ”
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like this place because they have great hamburgers and there is nothing like a good and hearty burger to interupt your shopping at Westside Pavillon. ”
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Now we go once in a blue moon and it's still the great indulgence but the prices seem pretty steep and the food pretty mediocre, particularly after one has been treated like dirt. ”
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Each morning they make the Apple pies fresh and the smell was almost like some kind of drug. ”
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The fries were good. ”
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The burger is good, not great, not exceptional, just good. ”
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read on MSN how great these burgers were, so this past Sunday Me, my husband and kids decided to take a drive out there all the way from the Riverside area(about an hour drive) to try these so called "BEST" burgers. ”
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terrible burgers, service, and price; ”
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Great burgers, pie, & service ”
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After all the wonderful food I had in Europe, I still missed my hickory burger. ”
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Both were good burgers, but for about 6.50 a piece I do not think they were worth the money. ”
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It's the best, most flavorful burger I've ever had. ”
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If you like bbq sauce (on the hickory burger) that is virtually indistinguishable from ketchup then, again, you've come to the right place. ”
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perfect meal ”
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never thought that an apple pie would go good with a burger, now I judge all burger and pie place by this one, it IS simply the best. ”
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The burger is good, don't get me wrong but what you pay for, In-n-out gets my vote. ”
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Apple Pan has simple yummy burgers and some of the best pie in town! ”
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Personally, I like a burger patty that's more of a fatty than a skinny -- this thing was less hefty than a McDonald's burger. ”
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The meat is great, the combination of flavors is intoxicating & the the place has a great feel. ”
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If I go back on a whim (it would have to be because the value is not all that great for what you get) I would order the burger the next time without that sweet relish they smother it in. ”
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The burgers are fresh and delicious. ”
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Screw the service, the food is tasty! ”
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The burger, with its thick cheddar slice, relish, and that weird sauce which I still haven't figured out what it is, was also a winner. ”
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So, if you want to sit and relax and enjoy a nice meal stay away from Apple Pan. ”
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Why pay $6 bucks for a small burger and $2 bucks for a small plate of fries that aren't as good as In-N-Out? ”
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great burger. ”
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another great burger. ”
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The burgers are mouthwatering, and definitely filling. ”
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good burgers not great-- not cheap. ”
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love the Hickory burger. ”
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don't understand how anybody can rate this the best burger on the block, much less in L.A.! ”
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The hot apple pie a la mode is delicious. ”
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The best egg salad sandwich I've ever eaten! ”
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Excellent burgers and if you have room try their homemade pies! ”
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It is my favorite burger in LA (along with the Double-Double, and the burger at Father's Office) ”
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and yummy apple pie with cinnamon sauce. ”
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Apple Pan is an institution, serving up messy burgers (WITH lettuce, please) with properly spicy hickory sauce, hot crunchy fries, and an apple pie reminiscent of a bygone era. ”
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The fries were pretty good but the burgers were just average, if that. ”
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This place has great french fries, pies, and atmosphere. ”
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like the apple pan the burgers are good, the cone glasses they used to (maybe still) use are really cool, but its not a cheap place to eat. ”
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The food here probably was good, when the restaurant was new. ”
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Great pie, bad meat ”
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Best service and best burgers! ”
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Cheap and really good food, you won't be dissapointed ”
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Every time I go here, this is what I order: a hickory burger, with cheddar, one order of fries to split, apple pie ala mode to split. ”
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You wil have an awesome meal and will enjoy it surrounded by a great cross section of west Los Angeles. ”
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Decent food, long waits and the largest fast food bill EVER. ”
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Over all really good food, everything on the menu is really good. ”
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wait for a seat at the counter, order your burger, and save room for some pie. ”
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Really good burgers ”
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I've eaten here several times (a must to bring out of town visitors who are up for a kitchy, old school experience) and find the food just above fast food in quality with one exception, the apple pie is very good! ”
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went with two friends, and between us, we had three burgers, two plates of fries, two drinks, and two slices of apple pie, all of which was good, but not spectacular. ”
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love the atmosphere, the zippy yet friendly waitstaff at the counter, the no-frills presentation (getting a burger slapped down in front of you with no plate is just fun in itself). ”
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Best burger ever! ”
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the burgers were supposedly great. ”
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You can't get a burger and a piece of pie this good anywhere else in California. ”
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read that the apple pan was the best burger in L.A. I went with my hubby and little girl. ”
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The best retro burger place ”
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But, it is $11 for the same amount of food in a Happy Meal. ”
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Apple Pan is simply the best burger joint in all of LA and probably up there with the best in the country. ”
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Juicy meat, tangy relish, and cheese with a zip put this buger into a category of its own. ”
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Try not to arrive during a lunch or dinner rush, order the Hickory Burger with cheese or the Steak Burger if you don't like sauce, fries well done and a piece of pie if you have room. ”
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the best burger ever. ”
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highly suggest the "Hickory Cheesey," the Hickory Burger with a thick slice of Tilamook cheddar, and their near-perfect fries. ”
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good but not great historic burger place ”
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Dependable good basic food. ”
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The fries are good. ”
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love it on my burger, on my fries, on the side and I even eat it with the amazing banana cream pie! ”
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Want to go back in time to the good ole days of the 40's and experience the best burgers in town? ”
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This must be a joke- "best burger LA? ”
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It is a big burger and worth the price. ”
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Excellent food if you can deal with the place ”
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The Hickory without cheese is the best burger in L.A. No question about it. ”
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Unique place with good food, but we won't be back. ”
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The decor is not much to brag about but the burgers are delicious as are the pies. ”
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The hickory sauce is actually pretty good and so were the two burgers in general. ”
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at least at those places they're somewhat efficient at taking orders and the food is good! ”
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The food was okay i would have liked the burger to be a bit more cooked the bun broke apart half way thru and the freis well i saw them sitting there re fried and then severd back to me they were more like cheetos. ”
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Back in Time for the best burger! ”
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The burgers were great, and certainly above average. ”
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From Father's Office to The Counter to In'n'Out to my own porch BBQ, L.A. is filled with many great burgers. ”
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Those who say its the best burger in town are very biased, and they're blinded by tradition. ”
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Relaxed, diner feel, unique, average burger ”
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Their "special sauce" is nothing more than fancy catsup and when you order a soda you end up paying $2 for a canned coke in a paper cup. ”
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The food, however, is completely overrated. ”
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The fact is: you can get a very good burger at In-n-Out, but it doesn't have the same feel, the same taste, OR the ambiance. ”
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okay, the burgers are great and the waiters have been there since I was a kid, but the coolest things about the Apple Pan are: ”
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The burgers are absolutly delicious. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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Over all really good food, everything on the menu is really good. ”
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Great local place with a great menu. ”
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| overall |
87.88000106811523% positive |
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like the apple pan the burgers are good, the cone glasses they used to (maybe still) use are really cool, but its not a cheap place to eat. ”
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The best restaurant in L.A. and here's why. ”
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think its a good place and the burgers are really very decent but its not quick (sometimes a line) and you feel a little goofy for spending almost 30 bucks on a few burgers afterwards. ”
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This is a great place to take friends on a Saturday afternoon or stop in during the middle of the week. ”
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good but not great historic burger place ”
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Maybe not the best place for a romantic date, as only counter seating is available, and it is limited. ”
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like Apple Pan, I like to sit at the counter and escape the world for 20 minutes, and the banana cream pie is the best I've ever had, but if you sit in Manny's section (on the left half of the restaurant) be prepared for the worst service ANYWHERE in LA ”
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The meat is great, the combination of flavors is intoxicating & the the place has a great feel. ”
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The best retro burger place ”
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great museum but an average restaurant ”
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never thought that an apple pie would go good with a burger, now I judge all burger and pie place by this one, it IS simply the best. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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If I go back on a whim (it would have to be because the value is not all that great for what you get) I would order the burger the next time without that sweet relish they smother it in. ”
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Unique place with good food, but we won't be back. ”
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Want to go back in time to the good ole days of the 40's and experience the best burgers in town? ”
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| service |
64.0399980545044% positive |
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Those people are so stupid! ”
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Best service and best burgers! ”
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think the service is fantastic, I've never had to wait for I long time, the only thing I do agree with, in relation to the other reviews, is, that the prices are quite high. ”
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cant tell you if the burgers were good, since I was rudely "not served" but if you have a manager knowing he has a rude employee and telling a customer, what kind of business is that? ”
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terrible burgers, service, and price; ”
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You obviously haven't been waited on by the professional staff (Gordon or Hector, among others) over the past thirty years. ”
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This is the worst service ever. ”
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No idea why people like this place. ”
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Wrap your hands around juicy brilliance in this family-friendly, traditional diner. ”
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not baby friendly. ”
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Screw the service, the food is tasty! ”
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Great burgers, pie, & service ”
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Quick service, consistency, quality ingredients, and amazing burgers and pie. ”
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The waiters range from the smugly rude little fella on the left counter, to the always smiling Gordon on the right side. ”
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okay, the burgers are great and the waiters have been there since I was a kid, but the coolest things about the Apple Pan are: ”
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love the atmosphere, the zippy yet friendly waitstaff at the counter, the no-frills presentation (getting a burger slapped down in front of you with no plate is just fun in itself). ”
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Oh yeah, the servers are not nice people. ”
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then I tipped a couple bucks for the good service. ”
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like Apple Pan, I like to sit at the counter and escape the world for 20 minutes, and the banana cream pie is the best I've ever had, but if you sit in Manny's section (on the left half of the restaurant) be prepared for the worst service ANYWHERE in LA ”
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| value |
73.8100004196167% positive |
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i'll admit the prices continue to rise and parking and waiting or sometimes a hassling issue, but the Apple Pan is a true gem. ”
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Cool place but too pricey for what you get. ”
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Why pay $6 bucks for a small burger and $2 bucks for a small plate of fries that aren't as good as In-N-Out? ”
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then I tipped a couple bucks for the good service. ”
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great burgers TOO expensive ”
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But beyond the setting, the Apple Pan isn't unique enough for the price you pay. ”
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like the apple pan the burgers are good, the cone glasses they used to (maybe still) use are really cool, but its not a cheap place to eat. ”
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Save your money and order a #1 Animal Style ”
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Both were good burgers, but for about 6.50 a piece I do not think they were worth the money. ”
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think the service is fantastic, I've never had to wait for I long time, the only thing I do agree with, in relation to the other reviews, is, that the prices are quite high. ”
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Now we go once in a blue moon and it's still the great indulgence but the prices seem pretty steep and the food pretty mediocre, particularly after one has been treated like dirt. ”
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It is a big burger and worth the price. ”
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terrible burgers, service, and price; ”
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think its a good place and the burgers are really very decent but its not quick (sometimes a line) and you feel a little goofy for spending almost 30 bucks on a few burgers afterwards. ”
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However, at $5.45 for the "steakburger" it's also a rip-off, not just overpriced, not just a tad expensive, but a real rip-off. ”
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Just because your father has been going there since the '60's doesn't mean it's a great spot (he may just not be that well traveled) and they may have been charging real world prices back then. ”
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Their prices are ridiculous. ”
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definitely an awesome burger, but not cheap! ”
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The apple pie however, is worth driving accross town for -- it's the best apple pie in town, if not the entire state of California. ”
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good burgers not great-- not cheap. ”
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If I go back on a whim (it would have to be because the value is not all that great for what you get) I would order the burger the next time without that sweet relish they smother it in. ”
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| wait time |
73.33000183105469% positive |
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think the service is fantastic, I've never had to wait for I long time, the only thing I do agree with, in relation to the other reviews, is, that the prices are quite high. ”
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think its a good place and the burgers are really very decent but its not quick (sometimes a line) and you feel a little goofy for spending almost 30 bucks on a few burgers afterwards. ”
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went with a friend not long ago, we've both eaten a few burgers in our time, and we both agreed that this was, by far the worst burger we have eaten since high school (remember the soyburgers at the school cafeteria?) ”
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Decent food, long waits and the largest fast food bill EVER. ”
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like Apple Pan, I like to sit at the counter and escape the world for 20 minutes, and the banana cream pie is the best I've ever had, but if you sit in Manny's section (on the left half of the restaurant) be prepared for the worst service ANYWHERE in LA ”
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