Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 15 California burger spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Bakersfield, Eagle Rock, Los Angeles and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.

1. Hodad’s (Ocean Beach, San Diego)

Burger · $ · 4.6★ (6,004 Google reviews)

Hodad’s earned its spot on the show for burgers that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 6,004 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 2, Episode 3 — “Seaside Eats” (October 15, 2007)
• Season 17, Episode 11 — “All San Diego, All the Time” (August 5, 2013)
Address: 5010 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
Phone: +1 619-224-4623
Website: hodadsoceanbeach.com
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2. Taylor’s Automatic Refresher (St. Helena)

American, Burger · $$ · 4.6★ (5,277 Google reviews)

Known for American classics, Taylor’s Automatic Refresher still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 5,277 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 1, Episode 9 — “Retro” (July 9, 2007)
Address: 933 Main St #29, St Helena, CA 94574
Phone: +1 707-963-3486
Website: www.gotts.com
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3. 24th Street Cafe (Bakersfield)

Burger, Breakfast, Dessert · $$ · 4.6★ (2,254 Google reviews)

The burgers at 24th Street Cafe clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 2,254 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 22, Episode 8 — “Sweet, Savory and Saucy” (April 17, 2015)
Address: 1415 24th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: +1 661-323-8801
Website: 24thstreetcafe.com
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4. Tioli’s Crazee Burger (San Diego)

Burger, Sandwich · $$ · 4.6★ (2,216 Google reviews)

Tioli’s Crazee Burger is one of the area’s go-to spots for burgers, with a strong 4.6 stars from 2,216 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 4, Episode 11 — “Grabbin' a Sandwich” (October 13, 2008)
Address: 3993 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: +1 619-282-6044
Website: crazeeburger.com
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5. The Refuge (San Carlos)

American, Burger, Sandwich, Mediterranean · $$ · 4.6★ (2,057 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for American classics, The Refuge keeps a 4.6-star rating across 2,057 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 18, Episode 2 — “Meat Lover's Paradise” (September 2, 2013)
Address: 963 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: +1 650-598-9813
Website: www.refugesc.com
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6. The Oinkster (Eagle Rock)

Burger · $ · 4.4★ (1,828 Google reviews)

The Oinkster earned its spot on the show for burgers that regulars rave about, and the 4.4-star average from 1,828 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 8, Episode 3 — “Stacked, Stuffed & Loaded” (January 18, 2010)
• Season 21, Episode 18 — “Pork Hall of Fame” (December 26, 2014)
Address: 2005 Colorado Blvd, Eagle Rock, CA 90041
Phone: +1 323-255-6465
Website: www.theoinkster.com
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7. Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Café (Victorville)

Burger, Breakfast · $ · 4.7★ (1,783 Google reviews)

Known for burgers, Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Café still draws a crowd — a 4.7-star rating from 1,783 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 2, Episode 2 — “Route 66” (October 8, 2007)
Address: 17143 N D St, Victorville, CA 92394
Phone: +1 760-243-9938
Website: emma-jeans-holland-burger-cafe.gofoodtruck.net
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8. Burger Me! (Truckee)

American, Burger · $$ · 4.4★ (1,751 Google reviews)

The American classics at Burger Me! clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 1,751 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 9, Episode 11 — “Burgers ‘n More” (July 19, 2010)
Address: 10418 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
Phone: +1 530-587-8852
Website: www.burgermeusa.com
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9. HoBo’s BBQ (Temecula)

BBQ, Burger · $$ · 4.5★ (1,708 Google reviews)

HoBo’s BBQ is one of the area’s go-to spots for low-and-slow barbecue, with a strong 4.5 stars from 1,708 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 26, Episode 13 — “Burgers, Beef and Barbecue” (May 26, 2017)
Address: 40830 Winchester Rd, Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: +1 951-296-1000
Website: www.philsbbq.com
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10. Grill-a-Burger (Palm Desert)

American, BBQ, Burger · $$ · 4.5★ (1,637 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for American classics, Grill-a-Burger keeps a 4.5-star rating across 1,637 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 26, Episode 13 — “Burgers, Beef and Barbecue” (May 26, 2017)
Address: 73091 Country Club Dr Ste A2, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: +1 760-346-8170
Website: grill-a-burger.com
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11. The Bun Shop (Los Angeles)

Burger, Breakfast · $ · 4.4★ (1,149 Google reviews)

The Bun Shop earned its spot on the show for burgers that regulars rave about, and the 4.4-star average from 1,149 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 25, Episode 8 — “Burgers, Buns and Bagels” (October 7, 2016)
Address: 239 W Read St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: +1 410-989-2033
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12. Fab Hot Dogs (Reseda)

Mexican, Burger, Sandwich · $ · 4.4★ (613 Google reviews)

Known for Mexican plates, Fab Hot Dogs still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 613 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 7, Episode 2 — “Burgers, Tacos & Dogs” (August 10, 2009)
Address: 19417 Victory Blvd, Reseda, CA 91335
Phone: +1 818-344-4336
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13. The Real Italian Deli (Palm Desert)

Italian, Burger, Sandwich, Dessert · $$ · 4.5★ (481 Google reviews)

The Italian comfort food at The Real Italian Deli clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 481 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 35, Episode 15 — “Stellar Sandwiches and Big-Time Burgers” (August 5, 2022)
Address: 44795 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: +1 760-836-1493
Website: www.therealitaliandeli.com
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14. Clove and Hoof (Oakland)

American, Burger, Sandwich · $$ · 4.4★ (408 Google reviews)

Clove and Hoof is one of the area’s go-to spots for American classics, with a strong 4.4 stars from 408 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 24, Episode 10 — “Succulent Sandwiches” (April 15, 2016)
Address: 4001 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611
Phone: +1 510-547-1446
Website: www.cloveandhoofca.com
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15. Zoftig Eatery (Santa Rosa)

Burger, Dessert · $$ · 4.7★ (279 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for burgers, Zoftig Eatery keeps a 4.7-star rating across 279 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 29, Episode 4 — “From Big Burgers to Little Italy” (October 26, 2018)
Address: 57 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: +1 707-521-9554
Website: www.zoftigeatery.com
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