Bill's Burgers — Restaurant in Los Angeles

2x Double Cheeseburger / 5⭐!

Bill's Hamburgers in Van Nuys has been open since 1965 on a quiet, industrial-leaning part of Oxnard where they serve American classics, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, breakfast items and chili. It's a cash-only business so make sure you bring some cash with you.

Bill's is one of those kinds of local spots where the 'ones in the know' will rave about and for good reason. They have a decent sized menu but I had heard many times over the years that their burgers are the way to go. While I was waiting for my order, I heard regulars ordering other items so it is safe to assume there is more to love than their hamburgers. I'd like to go back and try their breakfast sandwiches.

The burgers I had were delicious. There is an art in perfecting a menu and Bill's has achieved just such a perfection with his sixty years in business! The burgers were very well cooked, well seasoned, had nice crispy edges, and were extremely tasty.

The prices are still quite affordable. The service was quick and efficient for my visit. I would recommend you find street parking. The burger shack has a large parking lot next door but there are multiple signs warning Bill's guests from using the parking.

I also loved how cozy and personal the setting felt. While they don't have seating, they do have some bar counters outside. I took my burgers to my car. I loved the ramshackle shack look of their restaurant and the no-frills, effortlessly tasty food on their menu.

I recognize that Bill is set to retire or maybe he already has. But his legacy and his classic American menu will live on as long as there are people who care about quality food at good prices. They are...

Many have raved how great this place is, but I just dont see why... I came in @ 1pm and there were about a total of 6 customers, either waiting for sit down or to go orders. I didnt receive my order til 1:45. The owner who is an older gentleman definitely looks like he needs help back there, but Im guessing with all old timers they just want to do it all themselves and he's not trying to put on more staff or they just cant accomodate anpther person in the tiny work space they are in. Regardless, I finally received my order without becoming impatient prior and a lot of deep breaths. When I finally got back to my office to sit down and enjoy my lunch, I opened the togo bag to find the smallest double cheeseburger I have ever seen. I purchased a cheeseburger as well for my employee, and was just in shock how small the burgers were. Sidenote, Bills Burgers does not sell fries or any side items except for chili which I ordered and the chili was just average. I am not only honestly dissatisfied with waiting my whole lunch hour for my meal, the size of the meal I had been provided, but just the fact that I dont know how people are giving this place such high reviews. The only reason I feel people love this place so much, is the fact that Bill looks like he gives his heart and soul to the food he cooks. I mean the poor man is sweatin and pacing so slowly, someone needs to offer him their soda or water they paid for. Hard for me to say Bill, but I dont recommend your hamburger stand sir to others inless they would like see first hand what I wrote about because I know it wont change for them either. Good luck to you, your health, and your business....

The words classic, vintage, old school and no frills come to mind when describing Bills Burgers!

Probably one of the most consistent burger stands in California. Having grace this small stand for a decade, I can say this is one of my favorite burger joints.

This family business starts with Bill, who is currently retired but is seen around the stand premise. I recently had a pleasant conversation with this legend. Bill told me his back story and how he has been grilling burgers at this location for 35 years. Can you imagine all that seasoning on that grill throughout the decades. Bill is now 97 and I was honored to listen to him while I waited for my order. His wife (sorry I don’t know her name) and her son Douglas have taken reigns and they haven’t missed a beat. The legacy continues!

Cash only, no phone call orders, there is a breakfast and lunch rush. No fries , only chips and cans of soda. May sell out before 3. No place to sit.

I absolutely love this place. My go to is the triple cheese with bacon and a side of lay chips. The patties are thin and seasoned well, with gooey American cheese, a nice soft bun with veggies and homemade sauce. The bacon is legit. You will get burger juice all over yourself as you bite into this heavenly sandwich.

I will keep coming here til they close. Thankful for Bill and his family. Great...