Valley Smash Burgers - The Best New Burger

📍 5206 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village

If Los Angeles has taught us anything, it’s that the burger game is never done evolving. Valley Smash Burgers is proof of that—an unassuming spot in Valley Village that’s quietly serving what might be the best new burger in the city.

The specialty here is the double smash cheeseburger, and let’s be clear: this is not your average griddle burger. The patties are Wagyu beef, which means every bite comes loaded with buttery richness. But it’s the smash that makes them magical. Each patty is pressed hard against the griddle until the edges lace out into a crispy, caramelized halo. It’s that crackly crust meeting the juicy, almost melt-in-your-mouth center that makes smash burgers addicting—and Valley Smash has the technique locked in.

What sets Valley Smash apart is restraint. There’s no gimmickry here, no overloaded monstrosities—just precision and quality beef. In a city where smash burgers have become a trend, Valley Smash Burgers actually feels like the point of arrival: a burger joint that knows less is more.

The double stack is the move. Two thin patties layered with American cheese create the perfect balance of crunch, drip, and melt. It’s primal and refined at the same time—exactly what you want from a burger. Add in their simple toppings (shredded lettuce, tomato, and a sauce that feels like a distant cousin of In-N-Out’s spread, only better), and you’ve got a burger that punches way above its weight.

Bottom line: If you live anywhere near the Valley, this is your new spot. If you don’t, it’s worth the drive. Valley Smash Burgers isn’t chasing hype—it’s quietly redefining what a neighborhood burger can be.

Order: Double Smash with cheese. Don’t overthink it.