Where to get Free Burgers on National Cheeseburger Day in Los Angeles

Did you know the Cheeseburger was invented in Pasadena, California? According to SpuceEats, the year was 1924, and the inventor was a 16-year-old boy working at his father’s restaurant, The Rite Spot. While the restaurant has since been replaced with a plaque, you can celebrate the birth of this great sandwich on September 18th with National Cheeseburger Day! Here are the best spots for cheesing it up for less or even FREE in Los Angeles, plus the ones that are awesome any day of the year.

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Burgers Never Say Die (Silverlake)

The motto here is always order two because once you’ve devoured this Smashburger, you’ll always want another. The menu is succinct: a choice between the Regular with cheese, ketchup, mustard, pickles, and onions and the Three Stack, which is much like the regular, except it’s got three stacks of meat.

Hours are 12 to 8 p.m. or 11 p.m. on weekends, and you can preorder over the phone (although they don’t love that…) or through Doordash.

Habit Burger & Grill (Various)

Habit Burger & Grill recently celebrated the recognition of a #1 spot on USA TODAY’s 10Best list by sending their Double Charburger “out of this world.” The burger was launched over 20 miles up, soaring high above 99.5% of Earth’s atmosphere for about two hours.

Back on earth, the restaurant chain is celebrating on National Cheeseburger Day with a FREE Double Char for new CharClub members who register that day and spend at least $5.

For the Win (Hollywood/Glendale/Whittier/Grand Central Market/and More!)

Quickly becoming one of my favorite burgers, this is the daytime concept from the beloved Hollywood bistro, Papilles. For the Win offers burgers, chicken sandwiches, french fries, and patty melts. For National Cheeseburger Day, I recommend the Cheeseburger made with a quarter-pound of smashed grass-fed beef, grilled onions, pickles, and cheese on a Martin’s potato bun ($9). I’d also like to note they keep their prices low and have for years.

For the Win is clearly “winning” because they have expanded to Echo Park and Beverly Hills. Hours vary by location, but all are open seven days a week. Confirm on their Instagram before you go.

Smashed Station (Burbank)

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Veggie Grill (Various)

Don’t have a cow, man! Enjoy Veggie Grill instead for an in-store-only BOGO offer on their American ChzBurger!

Poppy + Rose (DTLA)

Known for serving daily brunch until 3 p.m., Poppy + Rose from Chefs Michael and Kwini Reed makes a seriously good burger and serves it in a gorgeous outdoor space in the downtown Los Angeles flower district. Consider National Cheeseburger Day your excuse to enjoy a Poppy Burger with a side of ambiance ($25).

Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. You can also order through their website.

Barney’s Beanery (West Hollywood, Burbank, Santa Monica, Westwood, and Pasadena)

If you’re looking for that extra cheddar, head to Barney’s Beanery and enjoy any of their Juicy Lucy Burgers for 50% off on Wednesday, September 18th, from 12 to 9 p.m. Juicy Lucy Burgers have the cheese inside the patty and come in varieties like Spicy Jalapeño and Three Cheese.

McDonald’s (Various)

Visit the Golden Arches on September 18th and enjoy a Double Cheeseburger for just $.50 when you order through the app.

Wendy’s (Various)

Not to be outdone by the competition, Wendy’s is offering their Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for just a penny with any purchase. Best of all, it’s available from September 18 through September 22!  You’ll find this deal in the “Offers” section in the app Rewards Store or on their website.

The Godfrey Hotel (Hollywood)

Visit ALK at The Godfrey Hotel all September long for a sweet collaboration with Kettle Glazed Doughnuts. The Hollywood Glazed Burger is crafted with chuck-brisket blend patties, gruyere cheese, shallot jam, and sandwiched between two vanilla bean glazed doughnuts ($26).

The Win-dow (Venice/Silverlake/Hollywood/Long Beach)

The restaurant American Beauty began as a take-out-only spot, then expanded to a full steakhouse in Venice, and has since returned to its roots with four locations of The Win-Dow. Despite the popularity, they still sell a Smashburger style Cheeseburger for less than $5 ($4.35). Hours vary by location but on National Cheeseburger Day you can start eating at 11 a.m. Online ordering is also available as well as Doordash.

Pie ‘N Burger (Pasadena)

It’s hard to write about Cheeseburgers without a nod to one from the old guard. Pie ‘N Burger has been doing it well since 1963 by keeping things simple. Options are a beef, turkey, or vegetarian patty with homemade Thousand Island dressing, pickles, lettuce, and tomato. The Cheese is 50 cents extra – but so worth it ($13).

Don’t forget to add a slice of pie and bring cash!

Doors open at 8 a.m. daily.

Burger King (Various)

Although not confirmed, it’s to be expected that Burger King will be offering a FREE Cheeseburger with any purchase made through the app.

Goldburger (Highland Park/Los Feliz)

Goldburger specializes in Smashburgers with a variety of different sauces and slaws. The classic Goldburger is a grass-fed two-patty with garlic-mustard aioli ($11), while the LA Special has pastrami and dijonaise slaw ($14). If you just want a taste of what Goldburger has to offer, try a Kids Cheeseburger, which is half the size and half the price with ketchup instead of special sauce ($6).

Hours vary by location.

In-N-Out Burger (multiple)

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