Krunch Burger

The inspiration

Krunch Burger takes its name from the crisp cheese skirt that forms around the patty as it cooks on the griddle¹ . The idea is a straightforward throwback to an old-fashioned burger and shake parlor, with a short menu built around quality¹ .

Who's behind it

Chef Chris, a Whittier and La Mirada native, curates the menu of smash burgers, house-made fries and shakes¹ . The team running the shop has been noted for being kind and helpful with customers¹ .

What to order

• Fries: house-seasoned and cooked just right, with plenty of house dipping sauces on the side .^1,2
• House pickles and jalapeños: made fresh in-house, and the jar of pickles gets singled out by diners .^1,2
• Shakes and malts: the Chamber of Commerce calls them top-notch and world class .¹
• Loaded fries: topped with melted cheese, pickles, onions and house sauces if you want the full treatment .

What people are saying

Reviewers keep coming back to the crunchy cheese skirt on the smash burgers and the well-seasoned fries as the standouts² . The restaurant's own Instagram notes it was voted number two best burger in Southern California by LAist and Smorgasbord .

Why you should try it

If you're staying nearby, this is a local, chef-owned smash burger spot where the cheese crisps against the patty and the pickles and sauces are made in-house^1,2 .