Burger She Wrote
Los Angeles, CA
📍 7454 1/2 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
🍽 American (Burgers)
📅 Visited: January 20, 2025
🍴🥄 Forks Given: 🍴🥄🍴🥄🍴☆ (3.4 / 5.0)
🍔 Burger Rating: 🍔🍔🍔🍔☆ (3.4 / 5.0)
First Impressions
This place screams LA burger joint — no nonsense, no frills, no table service. They focus on the burger. In many cities, this would be near the top of the list. In Los Angeles, where great smash burgers are everywhere, the bar is simply higher.
The bun was excellent. The execution was solid. But the lack of juiciness kept it from standing out in a very competitive field.
What We Ordered
Oklahoma Burger (Double)
Surprisingly similar to the regular burger, with the primary difference being grilled onions. Solid, but not compelling enough to justify a separate menu item.
Burger (Double)
Excellent King’s Hawaiian bun and a good mix of toppings, including standout pickles. However, default ketchup instead of a house sauce was a miss, and the patty lacked moisture.
Hand-Cut Fries
Solid skinny fries with the right amount of seasoning.
🍔 Burger Rating Breakdown
| Category | Score (1–5) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patty-to-Bun Ratio | 5 | Excellent beef overflow, allowing bites of meat and cheese alone |
| Bun Quality & Softness | 4 | Great bun choice, but not house-made |
| Patty Moistness | 2 | Overcooked and noticeably dry |
| Flavor Complexity | 3 | Solid seasoning, lacked depth due to dryness |
| Toppings & Balance | 3 | Good toppings, but no burger sauce |
| Cheese & Sauce Integration | 3 | Decent cheese coverage, but dryness hurt balance |
| Structural Integrity | 3 | Sturdy and easy to eat |
| Overall Satisfaction | 3 | A good burger, but not special |
Final Burger Rating: 3.4 / 5.0
The Quirks
The burger is served with ketchup by default. In a city full of excellent burger sauces, this feels like a missed opportunity.
The Verdict
Burger She Wrote serves a solid burger that I’d happily eat again. Unfortunately, LA is a burger town, and competition is fierce. With a juicier patty and a proper house sauce, this could be a serious contender. As it stands, I wouldn’t go out of my way, but I’d absolutely stop by if I were nearby.
