Better Burgers

• Hamburger Hamlet
• Fatburger

Hamburger Hamlet
9201 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood

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The original Hamburger Hamlet opened on the Sunset Strip in 1950 by Marilyn and Harry Lewis. It was located at 8931 Sunset Boulevard (NE corner of Sunset and Hilldale Avenue). 

Left to right in photo below -Hamburger Hamlet (with stripe awning)the London Fog, the Galaxy, Sneeky Petes and on the far right is the Whisky.

c. mid 1960's

Hamburger Hamlet  was a combination of Harry's love of Shakespeare and Marilyn's love of entertaining. Hamburger Hamlet quickly gained a following among the local contract players and studio workers in West Hollywood. In the early days regulars included Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh and Debbie Reynolds. 

Hamburger Hamlet on Sunset moved west to 8931 Sunset Blvd. The original site is now occupied by an auto store.

Only the Whisky survives the '60's at this location on Sunset Blvd. between Hilldale Ave and Clarke.

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Today the Hamlet chain retains that old Hollywood touch with cozy red leather booth, a menu reminiscent of the original, full of gourmet hamburgers and elaborate desserts.

Fatburger
La Cienega and San Vicente
West Hollywood

The best Fatburger fast food joint was located in a tiny shack on a small island where La Cienega Boulevard crosses San Vicente in West Hollywood. It was a great location with easy parking, outdoor patio seating, and they served a great burger 24/7.

Back in the Day location of the phattest Fatburger

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