What is the Apple Pan known for?

The Apple Pan is a restaurant (opened 1947 in Los Angeles) locally famous for its hamburgers, apple pies served with vanilla ice cream, and banana cream pie. One of Los Angeles’ oldest continuing operating restaurants, The Apple Pan is also notable as the basis for the popular Johnny Rockets restaurant chain.

What should I order from Apple Pan?

The Apple Pan

• Perfect For: Cheap Eats Classic Establishment Lunch Unique Dining Experience.
• Steakburger.
• Hickoryburger.
• Egg Salad Sandwich.
• Tuna Melt.
• Fries.
• Apple Pie.
• Banana Cream Pie.

How old is the Apple Pan?

Beloved hamburger hut the Apple Pan, which opened in April of 1947, has new owners. Sunny Sherman confirmed to LAist that the West L.A. restaurant, which has been owned by her family for three generations, was quietly sold to entertainment mogul Irving Azoff and his wife, Shelli.

When did the Apple Pan open?

April 11, 1947
The day the Apple Pan opened, on April 11, 1947, a neighbor brought flowers to crown the U-shape counter of the Pico Boulevard burger joint. Martha Gamble, now 87, daughter of the restaurant’s founders, Ellen and Alan Baker, remembers the day vividly.

Who owns the Apple Pan?

Irving Azoff
The iconic Apple Pan restaurant, open in West LA since 1947, has been bought by entertainment mogul Irving Azoff.

Does Apple Pan take credit cards?

Now today comes a very big moment: the Apple Pan, one of LA’s most beloved culinary icons, is doing delivery for the first time in its 73-year history. That also means that, for the first time ever, the Apple Pan will also accept credit and debit card payments for food instead of just cash.

What’s the best burger at the Apple Pan?

After more than 60-years the Apple Pan continues to be West Los Angeles premier burger and sandwich attraction. WE have been eating at the “pan” for more than 60-years. It hasn’t changed at all. It serves great burgers (we prefer the hickory burger but the steak burger is also very popular.

Where is the Hickory Burger at Apple Pan?

The Secret to Apple Pan’s Hickory Burger and My “Knock-off” Hickory Sauce. The Apple Pan is a legendary burger joint in West Los Angeles. It has a cult-like following and is busy all hours of the day and night. The place looks exactly the same as it did when it opened in 1947– including its cottage exterior.

What kind of sauce is on Apple Pan burgers?

What I like best about the Apple Pan is the hickory burger. The special sauce is the best sauce I have ever had on a burger. It’s a unique cross between a barbecue sauce and ketchup, and there’s nothing like it in the supermarket. So, I decided to try to duplicate their sauce at home.

How long do you cook a burger in a pan?

When the pan is almost smoking, generously season each burger patty with salt on both sides. Add a pat of butter to the pan and swirl until it’s well coated. Place the patties in the pan, being sure to leave a little space to breathe in between each burger. Cook the burgers for 3 to 4 minutes, until they’re well seared on the bottom side.