3 Awesome Burger Joints Near Downey That Aren’t In-N-Out

Listen, if there’s one thing that we Californians can agree on, it’s the greasy goodness of a certain fast food burger chain. But when it comes to gourmet hamburgers, there’s a lot you’re missing out on.

So to help steer your palate in the right direction, we took it upon ourselves to sample the most mouthwatering patties in town and came up with three incredible burger joints in Downey, CA, that will knock the metaphorical socks off your taste buds.

The Boy’s Burgers #10

We’re not sure who exactly the Boy is, but his 10th burger joint is undoubtedly his masterpiece. Located along Imperial Highway, The Boy’s Burgers #10 has become the go-to lunch spot for a fast and satisfying meal. Family owned and operated, the pickle to the plate here is friendly service on top of delicious food.

Try the Avocado Cheese Burger or Pastrami Burger if you’re in the mood for something new. Although you can’t go wrong with a classic Double Cheese Burger, all of which are served with crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, pickles, and their signature sauce. And be sure to ask about their selection of ice cold beers to enjoy with your burger.

Burger City Grill

What makes Burger City Grill unique isn’t the fact that it was named Southbay’s Favorite Burger two years in a row or that all of their burgers are handmade and served with hand-cut French fries. What truly makes this restaurant a flip above the rest is its commitment to serving the most beautiful and delicious burgers this side of the San Andreas Fault.

And when it comes to choosing the perfect burger, you have seven premade combinations to choose from or pick from six cheeses, six toppings, and three patty options to create your own unique flavor. Our personal favorite is the Aloha, featuring applewood smoked bacon, a teriyaki glaze, and freshly grilled pineapple slices.

Lock & Key Social Drinkery

Although their claim to fame might be their creative cocktails, one of the best kept secrets of Lock & Key Social Drinkery and KiTCHEN is its selection of brilliantly cooked burgers, like the LKSD Burger, which features two 100% grass-fed beef patties topped with melted American cheese, crisp butter lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion, and Lock & Key’s secret sauce between a classic American white bun. Consider it the ultimate classic cheeseburger.

But traditional isn’t all Lock & Key can do. Take the Mess Burger, for instance, which comes with American cheese, nacho cheese, chorizo, charred lemon sour cream, green onions, and Hot Cheetos. Like the name implies, this meal is a mess, but boy is it good.

And there you have it! Three totally amazing burger joints near Downey, CA, that will help to break your streak of visiting the same arrow-pointing drive through each week.

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