For the Win

Reviews

• WT

  Wilson Tsang

  Nov 18, 2025
  3.0
  TLDR: average smashburgers and overly loud music means I was in and out within 10 minutes of receiving my food. I ordered at the counter and got a cheeseburger and a diet cherry Pepsi (since they don’t offer free water) for $15. The cheeseburger itself was crispy but not too flavorful. The bread was sweet but the pickles they use are too strong, they take all the focus away from the burger. Also the music was very loud, I was trying to listen to a podcast and the music drowned out the words.
• MF

  Minty Fresh

  Nov 16, 2025
  2.0
  After visiting the Hollywood sign, we looked for something local and nearby to grab a bite. I came across this burger place online, but it was a disappointment from the start. The parking was horrible and very limited. The food was below average — honestly, I would rather eat at In-N-Out. At least they don’t charge $.50 for the thinnest slice of tomato, lol. The prices were outrageous for a simple smash burger. Totally unbelievable, potato bun and smallest plate they could serve and save money. On top of that, you have to clean up after yourself, the tables are very basic, and when checking out, the only gratuity options were 22% and 20%. Definitely do not recommend.
• DG

  Danilo G

  Nov 15, 2025
  3.0
  I’ve been a huge fan since the 2020 inception, but I haven’t been to the original location for over a year since Glendale is closer. Today was a disappointment. The strawberry milkshake with bland, the fries weren’t crispy, the Brussels sprouts were oily and unevenly cooked, and the burgers were missing the original perfect texture and flavor. And the chicken sandwich is gone. I guess nothing lasts forever. If you must go, the Glendale location is not as good as it once was, but it beats this location hands down.
• WW

  wa “Omniwar” w

  Oct 29, 2025
  3.0
  If you love smash burgers your opinion probably will differ. This restaurant idea was deviced by Santos around covid and was featured in a Modern MBA video. Smash burgers were all the rage in LA and displaced many traditional burger joints. They are much easier to cook thus more consistent than normal burgers especially compare to thick burgers. The burgers were crispy but dry, it doesn't have the tenderness and juiciness of a traditional burger.
• RR

  REV

  Oct 26, 2025
  3.0
  My husband and I just had lunch at For the Win and their food is incredible! Service is great too, but it’s not the first time that we had a hard time staying inside the restaurant because of a burning sensation we both had on our eyes. We talked to other people in the restaurant who had a similar eye reaction, I believe it might be from chopping and frying the onions that go inside the burgers, but I’ve never been to a restaurant where this was an issue before. Next time we might go to a different For the Win location.

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