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Fatburger & Buffalo's Express

Fatburger & Buffalo's Express

4.4
(3k+)
• Burgers • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 11.1 mi • 39 min
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"The Turkeyburger was huge and delicious. I had to cut it in half. This is great, though, because I have lunch for tomorrow. I will also be having the Small Boneless Wings (6 pcs) for dinner. so I'm set for the next few days!"
"XXL Fatburger (1 lb.) was delicious! Excellent amount of meat, and with the buy one get one special, it was too good to pass up. Really glad I got that bc I wouldn't have ordered this otherwise, and now that I know how delicious Fatburger is, I definitely will be back! My only qualm was I thought I was ordering a side of onion rings, but the charge me $2 for 2 tiny onion rings that they put on the burger, which was soggy and disappointing by the time it arrived. In the future, crunchy items should be packed on the side and for $2 each, totaling $4, we better get more than 2 slices of onion rings. That's just severely overpriced for something that cost less than .10 cents to make all 4. "
1000 Island Fatburger Meal
This tasty burger’s got tang featuring 100% pure lean beef, fresh ground and grilled to perfection topped with thousand island dressing, lettuce, tomato and American cheese on a toasted sponge-dough bun. Served with choice of fries and a drink.
$22.66
Original Fatburger (1/3 lb)
The burger that made us famous. A single fat patty made up of 1/3 lb. 100% pure lean beef, fresh ground and grilled to perfection. Served on a toasted sponge-dough bun. Order with “The Works” for the full Fat experience (Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo, Mustard, Pickles, Relish), or customize with fresh toppings and add-ons.
$13.55
Large Fatburger (1/2 lb.) Meal
A big fat burger of 1/2 lb. 100% pure lean beef, fresh ground and grilled to perfection on a toasted sponge-dough bun with choice of toppings and add-ons. Served with choice of fries and a drink.
$24.36
Original Fatburger (1/3 lb.) Meal
The OG burger of 1/3 lb. 100% pure lean beef, fresh ground and grilled to perfection on a toasted sponge-dough bun with choice of toppings and add-ons. Served with choice of fries and a drink.
$21.34
NORMS

NORMS

4.2
(7k+)
• Breakfast • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 14.1 mi • 46 min
Farther away
"So Cal Breakfast late night. Hit the spot. Bacon was crispy. Hash Browns and Eggs in a two tier container separate from the toast so - not all wet and condensation drenched. Ordering again right this instant... or maybe I should switch it up. We'll see. I just know it's gonna turn out great because they've actually put some thought into how the food travels. 5 Stars."
"I ordered a clubhouse sandwich. It was mostly lettuce & tomato sandwich! I had to find the small slivers of turkey that was in there. Bacon was ok but with lierally a few slivers of turkey I wouldn't even call it a club sandwich. Wont be ordering again. For a $16 dollar sandwich it was a joke! "
CLASSIC BIGGER BETTER BREAKFAST
2 Bacon Strips, 2 Link Sausages, 2 Eggs, Ham and Hash Browns or Fruit. Choice of Toast or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
$14.96
LUMBERJACK BREAKFAST
3 Eggs, 3 strips of Bacon, 3 Link Sausages, golden Hash Browns, and 3 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
$20.12
THE CLUBHOUSE
A triple decker! JENNIE-O® Turkey Breast, Bacon, Mayonnaise, Lettuce & Tomato on Toasted White Bread. Includes your choice of French Fries, Tater Tots, Onion Rings or Fresh Fruit.
$17.5
SO CAL BREAKFAST
Served with 2 Farm-Fresh Eggs, Golden Hash Browns or Fresh Fruit, and your choice of Toast, English Muffin, Biscuit & Gravy or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
$14.51
Level Restaurant & Lounge

Level Restaurant & Lounge

4.1
(50+)
• American • Fine Dining
$0 delivery fee • 7.8 mi • 33 min
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"Loved it !!! Specially the lam chops. "
"Everything stating from the dough was absolutely delicious, great service as always truly appreciated."
Soda
Mozzarella cheese & pepperoni.
$4.41
Pepperoni Pizza
Toasted bread, chicken, lettuce, tomato, Provolone cheese, avocado.
$19.13
Club Chicken Sandwich
Beef steak, mushroom, bell pepper, onion & provolone cheese.
$18.55
Philly Cheesesteak
Brioche bun, angus beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickles.
$18.09
Palmita

Palmita

4.8
(500+)
• Mexican • Tex-Mex
$0 delivery fee • 10.1 mi • 36 min
Farther away
Rave Reviews
"My fiancé and I never leave reviews at all. It takes for us to feel special or for us to experience something unique to feel the need to do so. With that being said. My fiancé and I were scrolling through door dash and we came across this awesome spot. We decided to give it a try. My fiancé and ai absolutely loved the whole experience. From the awesome custom note they left us with prior to opening our food to the thank you message on your food and to the FOOD. So fresh, the Green Smoothie was so refreshing and the mole sauce was 10/10. We ordered the (V) Tofu Mixto Bowl and the Wagyu Barbacoa Rice Bowl when we asked for extra toppings EXTRA was indeed delivered. We will be ordering from here again the food is so refreshing and so flavorful. We are both writing this review as we eat. Definitely happy to have come across this place and we will be back again ! Thank you for the unique experience. - Jovanni & Crystal "
"My first time trying the Carnitas Mixto bowl, I added Wagyu Beef and it was delicious! I would recommend the Palmitas mole sauce. Absolutely delicious. Perfect portion. Everything tasted fresh and I got the Green Smoothie to wash everything down. So good!"
Chicken Rice Bowl
garlic rice & millet, hand pulled chicken, cauliflower & red cabbage, taco seasoned corn and black beans, fresh tomatillos, pickled onion, cilantro garnish, & choice of palmita house sauces // gluten, dairy, soy, & refined sugar free
$12.86
Chicken Mixto Bowl
garlic rice & millet + ensalada greens, hand pulled chicken, cauliflower & red cabbage, taco seasoned corn and black beans, fresh tomatillos, pickled onion, cilantro garnish, & choice of palmita house sauces // gluten, dairy, soy, & refined sugar free
$13.03
Green Smoothie
whole spinach, pineapple, and banana with a dash of lime juice and house coconut milk // gluten, dairy, soy // zero added sugar // 100% plant based
$5.95
Carnitas Mixto Bowl
garlic rice & millet + ensalada greens, slow cooked carnitas, cauliflower & red cabbage, taco seasoned corn and black beans, fresh tomatillos, pickled onion, cilantro garnish, & choice of palmita house sauces // gluten, dairy, soy, & refined sugar free
$13.69
Bigfoot Fry Co.

Bigfoot Fry Co.

4.3
(20+)
• Fast Food • Loaded Fries
$0 delivery fee • 11.4 mi • 39 min
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Chili Cheese Dog
Premium all beef frank with savory chili and melted shredded cheddar. [440 Cal] [contains: wheat, soy, milk, sesame]
$5.07
Bacon Ranch Chili Cheese Fries
Crispy, golden french fries topped with savory chili, warm bacon, and melted shredded cheddar, finished with a drizzle of ranch dressing. [1150 Cal] [contains: wheat, soy, eggs, milk]
$10.22
Irish Nachos Fries
Crispy, golden french fries topped with warm bacon and shredded cheddar cheese, grilled onions, jalapenos, and tomatoes, with a drizzle of ranch dressing. [1180 Cal] [contains: wheat, eggs, milk]
$10.29
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Shake
Creamy vanilla soft serve, blended with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup pieces. [830 Cal] [contains: peanuts, milk]
$5.99
Wing It

Wing It

4.5
(300+)
• Fast Food • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 30 min
$5 off on $25+
"Great price great wings! Ordered for potluck and everyone loved them"
"Contrary to many reviews, the wings were great. Not small by any means and the flavor was on point. Food was lukewarm when arrived but no big deal, microwave solves that. Their Nashville hot tastes similar to Mexican Mole. Great prices, would come back."
10 Pieces Bone-In Wings
Crispy chicken wings dipped in your choice of sauce. Served with ranch and a side of celery and carrots.
$13.71
20 Pieces Bone-In Wings
Crispy chicken wings dipped in your choice of sauce. Served with ranch and a side of celery and carrots.
$24.49
6 Pieces Bone-In Wings
Crispy chicken wings dipped in your choice of sauce. Served with ranch and a side of celery and carrots.
$9.4
Philly Cheesesteak
Ribeye steak, grilled onions, Provolone or White American cheese on a roll.
$12.57
Little Italy Calzones

Little Italy Calzones

4.6
(10+)
• American (New) • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 14.1 mi • 49 min
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20% off on $15+
Build Your Own Calzone
Customer's choice on everything!
$20.26
Classic Pepperoni Calzone
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce made to perfection.
$19.05
Mozzarella Sticks
Breaded mozzarella served with marinara dipping sauce.
$8.99
Hawaiin' Lovers Calzone (Ham & Pineapples)
Ham, pineapples, mozzarella cheese & marinara sauce.
$19.32
Hot Wings Cafe

Hot Wings Cafe

4.6
(900+)
• Chicken Wings • Wings
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
Trending
"Omg the wings are out of this world. Lemon Pepper on my wangs!! I order about 5 times a week and am never dissapointed "
"We ordered chicken wings and Fried Zucchini . it was pretty late but we got hungry and felt like a snack. Excellent choices . Everything was fresh and the right temperatureLarge - 16 Pieces (Bone In) was delicious. I highly recommend Hot Wings Cafe"
Large - 16 Pieces (Bone In)
Crispy chicken wings dipped in your choice of sauce (choose up to two flavors). Served with our own ranch or blue cheese dressing and side of celery and carrots.
$22.92
8 Piece Combo (Bone In)
Served with curly fries and ranch or bleu cheese dressing.
$19.8
Small - 12 Pieces (Bone In)
Prepared daily from fresh cut zucchini sticks.
$20.94
Fried Zucchini
Choice of up to two flavors. Served with carrots, celery and blue cheese or ranch dressing.
$10.88
Old Gyumri restaurant

Old Gyumri restaurant

4.5
(100+)
• Armenian • Salads
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Delicious Yogurt Spas soup. Pork rib melt in your mouth, home made fries perfectly cooked! "
"I wish they didn't put a giant bone in my Borsh, it took up 1/3 of the container. Was also a bit oversalted. Stolichniy Salad had way too many peas. Might try other dishes, but this was not great :("
Khinkali
Fresh mix of tomatoes and cucumbers, fresh cut herbs, and olive oil and lemon dressing.
$18.85
Armenian Salad
Includes: marinated and cooked to perfection pork baby back ribs, grilled tomato, grilled pepper, hummus, choice of rice or French fries.
$14.39
Pork Baby Back Ribs Plate
Price per person.
$19.98
Tava Jarit Potato
Pot roast.
$14.96
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant (Honolulu Ave)

Pepe's Mexican Restaurant (Honolulu Ave)

4.6
(1k+)
• Mexican • Seafood
$0 delivery fee
"Wow! I've ordered this several times , and this is the best ever. They included sour cream and guacamole. The order came with two enchilada type burritos, I'm guessing they might have ran out of the large tortillas.I'm more than happy. The side of salsa was good as always."
"MOLE ENCHILADAS were good but dry - needed more mole. Pork ENCHILADA was dry and burnt. Never had this problem before. All the order tasted good; they forgot the two sides one of verde sauce and one red sauce. We usually enjoy this restaurant but this time was not up to the usual standards. We will try again another time. "
Salsa and chips
Choice a of two. Taco - ground or shredded beef or chicken. • Enchilada - ground or shredded beef, chicken or cheese with choice of red, verde or ranchero sauce. • Tamal - pork • Chile Relleno - cheese
$3.4
Combo #2-items
Choice of chicken or beef served with sour cream and guacamole.
$21.2
Crisp taco
Steak with beans topped with red sauce and melted cheese. Served with sour cream and guacamole
$7.04
Quesadilla
Choice of three. Taco - ground or shredded beef or chicken. • Enchilada - ground or shredded beef, chicken or cheese with choice of red, verde or ranchero sauce. • Tamal - pork • Chile Relleno - cheese
$20.32
The Great Grill

The Great Grill

4.5
(800+)
• Burgers • Breakfast & Brunch
$0 delivery fee
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"The egg, cheese, and ham croissant from The Great Grill is fire. It’s warm, buttery, and the layers just melt together perfectly. Definitely one of those go to breakfast orders you’ll keep coming back for."
"Hot pastrami tough. Salad perfect size and delicious; dressing perfect"
Side of Bacon
Comes with 4 pieces of delicious bacon.
$6.58
Grilled Double Cheese Sandwich
Swiss and cheddar melted together. Served on sourdough with choice of side.
$10.16
Cheeseburger Deluxe
With choice of side. Served on our special sesame egg bun with lettuce, tomato, and homemade 1000 Island dressing.
$12.89
Bacon Breakfast Burrito
Served with potatoes, eggs, and cheese.
$11.87
Thaiger Restaurant

Thaiger Restaurant

4.6
(200+)
• Thai • Curry
$0 delivery fee
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"Honestly one of the BEST green curries I've ever had. Only downside was that it didnt come with rice! The crab cream cheese wontons were good, but not very crabby lol"
"This place does really good thai fusion that is flavorful and affordable. Last visit I got the eggplant and orange chicken. I usually don't order orange chicken but there's is done tempura style with tiny, crispy pieces without too much sauce. Easily the best in town!"
Pad Thai
Thai rice noodle with protein of choice, egg, onion, and bean sprouts.
$18.05
Pad See Ew
Flat rice noodle with Chinese broccoli and egg with delicious sweet black bean sauce. Protein of Choice.
$18.12
Yellow Curry
Yellow curry with potatoes, carrots, onions, and coconut milk. Served with your choice of protein. Side of white rice included.
$17.64
Green Curry
Green curry with eggplant, bamboo shoot, basil leaves, and coconut milk. Protein of Choice. Side of white rice included.
$17.32
Divina Cucina

Divina Cucina

4.6
(300+)
• Italian
$0 delivery fee
"So so so so delicious, portions are massive, quality is amazing, Calamari Fritti, Lasagna alla Napoletana, and Pollo alla Parmigiana - OO were to die for. Cant wait to try some other dishes off the menu! "
"Expensive but very tasty. The Four Cheese Gnocchi was great, but more like 10 small ravioli. "
Spaghetti Bolognese - OO
with meat sauce
$26.3
Fettucini Alfredo - OO
with butter, cream, parmesan cheese
$28.65
Pollo alla Parmigiana - OO
skinless, boneless chicken breast breaded and baked with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
$28.63
Lasagna alla Napoletana - OO
Handmade layers of spinach pasta, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, tomato sauce.
$25.89
Anantra Thai Restaurant - 2726 W Burbank Blvd

Anantra Thai Restaurant - 2726 W Burbank Blvd

Thai • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
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Newly Added
Pad See You
Wide rice noodle, protein choice, sweet soy seasoning, egg, choice of broccoli
$19.76
White Jasmine Rice
Rice noodle, shrimp and chicken, bean sprout, egg, tamarind sauce, crushed peanut, green onion
$3.5
Pad Thai
Fried rice in light brown sauce, grape tomato, onion, egg, choice of chicken, pork, beef (+$1), tofu, vegetable or shrimp (+$4)
$19.5
Just Fried Rice
Homemade crispy rolls with marinated vegetables & glass noodles served with sweet and sour sauce
$19.86
Olia Restaurant

Olia Restaurant

4.7
(100+)
• Comfort Food • Healthy
$0 delivery fee
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"Great flavor but for 7$ extra the amount of shrimp could be better :("
"Ordered Pesto Penne with chicken. Enjoyed the dish, but urge the restaurant to consider better packaging. The oil from the pesto soaked completely through the container and all over the bag. Very messy. Also, please consider taping or stapling the bag shut for safe food delivery. There wasn't even any tape or a sticker securing the food container."
Fettuccini Alfredo
Fettuccini, parmesan, alfredo sauce
$21.93
Spicy Chicken Wrap
Marinated grilled chicken, jalapeno, onions, tomatoes, fried tortilla chips, cheddar, spinach, pickles and hot chili sauce
$16.19
Spicy Chicken Bowl
Grilled chicken, almonds, spinach, grilled tomatoes, grilled onions, tortilla chips, jalapeno, sweet chili sauce
$21.33
Spaghetti Bolognese
San Marzano tomato, ground Wagyu beef, garlic, Fresno chili, parmigiano
$20.82
Black Cow Cafe

Black Cow Cafe

4.5
(2k+)
• American • Eggs
$0 delivery fee
"I ♡ Black Cow Café!!!! French Onion Soup was very flavorful and yummy (would have been even better ordered in the restaurant so that the gruyère could be freshly melted on top and stay there and so it would arrive much hotter than it with delivery, but that's nothing a bit of reheating in the microwave couldn't fix), Dinner Rolls (pillow soft, fluffy clouds of savory deliciousness - these were perfect), Broiled Skirt Steak Salad (wanted the steak medium rare and it was done just right - sooo, sooo good), Vegetarian Penne with Blackened Chicken (this was cozy and yummy, I reheated this dish a little bit too), Zucchini Bread (this was just as amazing as it always is - it's absolutely iconic), German Chocolate Cake (this one, honestly, wasn't my favorite, to be fair I was pretty full when I got around to it, but it isn't something I'd likely choose to order for dessert from here again), Chocolate Ganache Cake (this was perfect and I'd happily eat this one again)!! The portions were all reasonably generous and the salad greens were all very nice and fresh. Would definitely order here again!!!!"
"For the amount they give you, $12 for this French Onion Soup is just outrageous. It's also extremely salty. The Breakfast Potatoes tasted just ok, but they were too oily. "
Star Dinner Rolls
Star’s famous dinner rolls.
$4.38
Crispy Honey Chicken Salad
Pan seared breaded chicken breast over crisp romaine with toasted almonds, crispy things, and honey-mustard dressing topped with red bell peppers.
$22.91
Crispy Honey Chicken Salad
Pan seared breaded chicken breast over crisp romaine with toasted almonds, crispy things and honey-mustard dressing topped with red bell peppers.
$21.18
-Eggs Breakfast-
3 Eggs any style with bacon or sausage links, breakfast potatoes and choice of toast.
$18.45
Chicken Day

Chicken Day

4.8
(200+)
• Chicken • Salads
$0 delivery fee
"I love Chicken Day!! Been going here since they opened and the consistency hasn't changed. Crispy chicken without all of that oily, heavy breading."
"I ordered Chicken box 2. They replaced my 4chicken legs with 1 tiny chicken leg, 1 wing, and some battered bones. I thought they were boneless pieces but after biting into them I realized they were just batter and bones. Sefinitelynot the quality I usually get from this retaurant. "
Kimbob
Boneless chicken (10pc) + steamed rice + salad + drink.
$8.11
Boneless Half Size (15pc)
Indulge in our crave-worthy Wedge Fries – a tantalizing twist on the classic. These golden delights boast a crispy exterior, a soft interior, and a perfect seasoning that'll have your taste buds dancing. Dip, devour, and delight.
$17.94
Wings Half Size (10pc)
Leg (4pc) + steamed rice + salad + drink.
$18.01
Chicken Box 4
Fried Seaweed Rolls
$18.82
House of Sangak

House of Sangak

$
$0 delivery fee
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Cheese Sangak Bite
Mouthwatering melted mozzarella cheese topped with oregano on a square crispy Sangak bread square.
$7
Zaartar Sangak Bite
Traditional Zaartar (a spice blend that consists of dried wild thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, and salt) spread on a square Sangak bread and olive oil.
$6
Egg Tuck

Egg Tuck

4.8
(2k+)
• Coffee • Cafes
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Great addition to the neighborhood, the eggs are so luscious and smooth. Crisp FLUFFY EGG TOTS, got sauce on the side for delivery so they were perfect, not at all soggy. Spicy aioli is tasty. The sandwiches are packaged for travel!"
"I got the Biscoff Latte which was not too sweet, I prefer the coffee a little stronger but this was still a yummy drink. The Avo Egg Sandwich with added bacon is also always soo yummy, they never skimp out on the avocado or any other ingredient."
Bacon & Cheese
Very Soft Scrambled Eggs, Smoked Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Fresh Chives, House Sriracha Aioli, Egg Sauce (House Mayo), Served In House Brioche
$13.62
Original - Eggcellent Burrito
Signature Very Soft Fresh Scrambled Eggs, Crispy Tater Tots, House-Made Sriracha Aioli, Served In Flour Tortilla
$12.38
Avo Egg
Very Soft Scrambled Eggs, Fanned Avocado, Fresh Chives, House Sriracha Aioli, Egg Sauce (House Mayo), Served In House Brioche
$13.05
PURE ORANGE JUICE
Refreshing Beverage Made From Squeezed Oranges.
$4.17
Dragon Garden Family Restaurant

Dragon Garden Family Restaurant

4.3
(20+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
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MANTOU FRIED
Salmon, crab meat, avocado, cucumber, kizami wasabi, eel sauce.
$6.87
RICE
Shrimp tempura, crab meat, unagi, cucumber, avocado, black tobiko, 24k gold.
$4.03
FYN-SE
Crab meat, salmon, avocado, spicy garlic, cucumber.
$17.29
Baked Sunset Salmon & Crab Roll
Crab meat, cucumber, avocado, bluefin tuna, albacore, salmon, yellowtail.
$17.16
Birrieria El Patron 818

Birrieria El Patron 818

4.4
(400+)
• Mexican • Food Truck
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"The Vampiros (Each One) Birria were absolutely amazing! Honestly, anything from El Patron is delicious and of the highest quality. I would recommend 10/10!"
"I've spent many years looking for a taco spot that never fails and I finally found it. Every time I've ordered the portions were overflowing and the fresh taste of the meat was outstanding. And I love how generous they are with packing the salsas and other condiments. This has officially become my go to spot and I've managed to put everyone of my family on to this amazing place. "
Tacos Dorados (Each)
Crispy taco with cheese and shredded beef (birria, asada, pastor, chicken). Onion and cilantro are optional.
$5.75
Regular Soft Tacos (Each)
Soft tacos your choice of meat (asada, pastor, chicken, birria). Onions and cilantro are optional.
$3.68
Consume Chico / Consome Chico
Shredded beef soup with light meat. Optional onions and cilantro.
$5
Burrito
Includes rice, beans, and your choice of meat (asada, pastor, birria, and chicken). Onion and cilantro are optional.
$17

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