Hi-Life Burgers

Roadside burger stands are one of LA’s most underrated institutions, restaurants that get tons of traffic but little attention. Menus and specialties vary—some of them are better known for breakfast burritos and some for pastrami, some for chili and some for teriyaki, and in the case of Hi-Life, for a particularly perfect cheeseburger. The South Pasadena institution has been selling burgers since the ‘70s, and they have all that vintage charm, simply dressed with thousand island and the classic quartet of lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles, with a good char on the patty and a the right squish-crunch ratio.
How to order: Order directly via the website.