OG Smash Burger
Glendale
OG Smash Burger in Glendale is celebrated for its Oklahoma-style smash burgers featuring crispy-edged patties topped with grilled onions and a rich, homemade caramelized chili. Reviewers consistently praise the indulgent menu, which also spotlights sourdough patty melts served with house sauce and crispy beef tallow chili cheese fries. The food frequently draws comparisons to classic Los Angeles chili burger institutions like Tommy's.
Commenters have a polarized reaction to the food's extreme richness, with many joking about greasiness, massive portions, and impending heartburn. There is a frequent comparison to Original Tommy's, where some view OG Smash Burger as a vastly superior alternative while others defend the original or criticize the chili's appearance. Skepticism also arises around the $14 price point for thin smash patties and the addition of sauce.
- Order the Oklahoma-style chili smash burger with crispy-edged patties.
- Try the patty melt served on buttery, toasted sourdough bread.
- Get the chili cheese fries made with beef tallow and diced onions.
- Be prepared for heavy, greasy portions that may trigger heartburn.
- Expect to pay around $14 for double smash burger options.
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