The First Original Tommy’s Hamburger Shack - Los Angeles California Take Out Food Review

A visit to the First Original Tommy's Burger Shack in Los Angeles California .
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[@TheDailyWoo]

Instagram - AdamTheWooATW Im getting into the groove of this series , still a bunch on my list .

[@geraldhaislet7050]

Please continue this series. I have a couple suggestions, lucielles on Chapman and Lewis in Anaheim.

[@tjnightmare8717]

You don’t need all that hand sanitizer you killing the good germs off yours hands make you sick

[@mangog8277]

Love these new videos Adam, We have been to Cali once when my daughter graduated med school. But we have never been to where you are. Iooks awesome. I would love to come and visit all those older dinning spots. Thankyou for these vids. Stay safe and god bless.

[@Chrisb8s]

Chili fries look like a meal in itself !!! Wow

[@sylviainfante4360]

Good job! 👍🏼

[@steveogdon6912]

My mom lived off of Rampart in the 50's. She would take us to that location as kids. Right before moving to Idaho 16 years ago I took my boys , ages 3 and 6 at the time, to Tommy's. I dream of that place to this day. Now we grow the french fries. Thanks for taking me there with you.

[@catlady_linda]

My Dad was a native Angelino and he frequently drove us from Orange County into LA to visit his favorite places, Tommy's Original was one of them. My mouth was watering as I watched you take that first bite! I am loving this temporary series, hoping it might become a regular feature 🙏

[@TheDailyWoo]

It’s a classic spot for sure

[@pipertarin68]

My Papa, grew up in Downtown L.A. in 1950's and used to Drive My Mom and I from Whittier to L.A. for Tommy's, Dodger games, Alvera Street and other great places! Blessings from Oklahoma, Piper

[@eddied.2100]

I was born and raised in the apartments a few yards south of the original shack. Funny story, my mom couldn't stand the smell of the chilli when I was still a "bun in the oven" but I LOVE it! A true LA landmark that I hope lasts for generations to come. Great series Adam, keep it up!

[@MrWeliz]

In the 70s they did not give you a number because as soon as you blurted out your order it was ready, they did not serve fries only potato chips and they only sold can sodas.

[@seaweed2007]

A Tommy’s burger after a Dodger game. The perfect day.

[@SouthernSkeptic]

Think Blue.

[@GH-uu1sg]

🤤🤤🤤

[@futball24]

Wash down a dodger dog with a burger!

[@Marioperez-ut8gd]

More perfect after they lose

[@joeywho534]

I’d love a day like that if I ever make it to California.

[@jeromegiles15]

Always seen the "If you don't see the shack take it back" but didn't know it literally started in a tiny shack. It means a lot to me and many others I'm sure, to have some awesome content to watch during these times. Thank you for all the work you put into these vlogs. We appreciate it.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Amazing it’s still standing and going strong

[@ronsmith1364]

@@TheDailyWoo wonderful 4 Jerry

[@mikewilloughby1119]

Man that looked awesome. You have a lot of nice friends. Mike from Tennessee! I have enjoyed all of your food videos. My 6 year old granddaughter calls you the nice funny man! She loves to watch your videos with me in the evening after dinner! Please keep the GREAT videos coming!

[@ThemeParkObsessionDD]

Dude Tommy’s! Once in awhile I’ll dive into some of that goodness. The old signage is awesome.

[@TheDailyWoo]

It’s a great place . An LA staple

[@futball24]

Love the signage too. In N Out shim N Out.

[@dennis1345]

@@TheDailyWoo and you're an idiot a east coast K. O. O. K

[@helgabullabong]

Think this is my favourite of your review series, for the signage alone! That place is awesome. Cheers, Adam.

[@geraldhaislet7050]

I really enjoy this series, I watch it daily with my mother.

[@MultiUrsula123]

Was having a peaceful baked potato with tuna & sweetcorn for supper here in the UK. Than l spotted Adam tacking into Tommy's Burger on my TV screen. To cut a long story short there is a serious raid on my fringe going on right now! Thanks Adam xxx

[@kmm129]

You mentioned Busch Gardens- I remember when I was a kid in the 60's we gave them a bird. Old footage of the place is awesome. Really like this series. Nice timing, as I eat my lunch in front of the computer, I can people watch.

[@godkinghell15]

I heard that there was a bush garden at van nuys

[@patriciavillegas6055]

My mom and my aunt would take me to Bush gardens and the would serve free beer and a free tour of the Anhusher Bush plant tour. Really cool.

[@spicytuna13]

Great vid. My parents used to bring my sister and I here in the 80s. We would sit and eat in our car in that parking lot across the street. Now I made it tradition to bring my family here when I visit LA

[@jasonalba1365]

I remember the first time going to that original Tommy's location. After a Carlos Santana concert at the Greek Theatre, I was hungry for a Burger and my Dad took me to this Tommy's. It was very packed that night plus it was a Saturday so obviously it was busy. I've been back there dozens of times but I'll always remember that first time going there. Great vlog Adam.

[@glensworld2542]

Great choice Adam, Tommys is a true LA icon. Also, props to Deacon for the moon-walk dance. My knees would fall off if I tried that today.

[@roachtoasties]

I remember when I was about 9 or 10 my dad driving the family there for the first time from where we lived in the Valley. I was too young to appreciate the chili. McDonald's or Jack-in-the-Box I thought was better. My tastes have since changed. You just decided for me about where I should dine this weekend. Tommy's in Van Nuys (closer to where I now live) I'm having a craving for.

[@Darvec]

Wow! How cool! We used to make “Tommy’s Runs” to Beverly and Rampart in the 1970s in college. I haven’t been back to LA in decades. Tommy’s looks exactly the same, and I swear I could taste that double chili burger you got! Fantastic job, Adam!

[@bunnymomjulie6719]

I was born right around the corner from this place 50 years ago. Rampart is very run down now. So many derelict apartment buildings that look like they must have been beautiful in the 20s and 30s.

[@Redwhiteblue-gr5em]

Me too. We were students at UCLA in the mid 70s and would make Tommy runs at the end of a long night studying. Or after we drank to much lol. Our go to guy at Tommy’s who was hilarious was Frenchy. Brings back great memories. I live on the east coast for the last 40 years and would sometime dreams of their chili cheese burgers. Doubt if I’ll ever visit LA again but if I did Tommy’s would be on the top of my list.

[@debbiethompson8527]

Loving the diners, drive in’s and Woo series. Looks yummy, will check it out next time we travel to Cali.

[@bblaylk]

You don't want to miss this one...it's just outstanding every time!

[@stigjr2410]

I ate at the shack as a young boy with my Dad around 1965. Thanks for the memory.

[@maddenrs]

Tommy's!!!! The very best. I drove around with a friend years ago when they started franchising the place all over California. Some forty stores all with the shack in the sign. Alas, not one of them tastes as good as the Rampart location. Worth every penny day or night. even 4am when you think no one is around there is a line at Tommy's.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Ive heard that from a few other people as well

[@jlmarr53]

I thought they were all family owned, but yeah about Beverly & Rampart being the best.

[@stevechoi6491]

Yeah, I use to go to the one in Norwalk and always felt underwhelmed.

[@theblacktide9474]

I think it has to with the grill

[@Canesnols]

Late to the party here but we are still family owned and operated and have not franchised any locations. Source: I’m a great grand son of Tommy Koulax interning at the corporate office

[@TheSlaterman5]

We love all of your videos! I make my cup of coffee in the morning, sit down, and watch a new video. I love how Professional you are when you film and give information on the place that you are at. I really like your new food and restaurant reviews. With your style you could easily do any type of review and have a million more subjects for future content.

[@mishma8286]

I grew up in California and I loved Tommy’s, it’s so good.

[@jackierose4876]

Great idea for a series! It is great to see all the spots around California. Thanks for the videos. Stay well and stay safe. God bless!!!!

[@Ivan-bf1jm]

Good morning! Your creativity is appreciated! 👍🏽💯

[@KD-ez3xy]

Love these! Thanks again Adam!

[@SidetrackAdventures]

Lived in SoCal all my life and have never eaten at Tommys. Going to change that today.

[@calamaridog]

Insane to never have eaten at Tommy's. Bring antacid lol.

[@internetsummoner]

@Duck Cluck Goose Antacid, lmao ☠️ !!! 🍔🍟

[@ericunderwood1482]

WWWWWHAT! Eric Underwood class of 81 Downey High School

[@TheCurrentMouse]

You know you are watching everyday when you think...”what about that Mountain Dew in your fridge” thankfully we got some answers

[@mandymorrow5473]

You know you're watching a good entertainer when you're even excited to watch him eat and review food.

[@pauline3735]

😁👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@peterwijnhoven3326]

@@pauline3735 ,,,

[@mahal3269]

Our go-to after a full night of clubbing with car lines wrapped around the block.. Awesome times!! Brings back great memories. Thanks for sharing Adam ✨💃🏻🍔✨

[@dennis1345]

the secret to Tommy's burgers is you can have added any of the condiments for free so you can have double or even triple onions pickles chili tomatoes etc I always order mine with double everything except for I just stay with the single burger patty it makes the burger even double good

[@kasabs803]

Thanks for posting this. I love this place. Grew up with Original Tommys. I'm not living in California, so this takes me back.

[@870543weeg]

This short series is really good. I hope you continue to do these.

[@SamanthaN92]

Im loving this series Adam! ❤️ Its nice to see these places that not many people post videos about. Keep it up! ☺️👍

[@tomyosten]

Looks soooooooo good. And I haven’t had breakfast so that may be part of it. Dude, that’s so my old stomping grounds from the shows, the punk rock, the trying to hitch a ride home before I had my own liscence. I’m thinking this is going to be worth a road trip up from Mission Viejo… Thanks Adam I owe you one!

[@BEACHLIFE78]

Great video buddy this place looks awesome , chilli on my burger & fries heck yeah 👍

[@meimei295]

I am sooo jealous! I have since moved from Ca. and Tommy's is the one food I miss more than anything. I debated on even watching the video! I went back home last year and ate Tommy's for lunch and dinner for 4 days! Disneyland and Knott's chicken were my other meals! Bah! Nutrition, you only live once! I'm drooling!😔🤤😄

[@nilesclifford9704]

If I may I suggest that Tommy's restaurant will have udi's gluten free burger buns, and dairy free cheese slices for the beef, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and pickles with ketchup, and udi's gluten free hot dog buns for the hot dog with chili, onions, ketchup, and mustard.

[@crysjoli]

Your friend is so right when he says if you live around there then chances are you've seen something go down there! When I first moved to Los Angeles I went there and I saw two gangs flash their guns at each other at the stand up counter. I think I left shortly after LMAO

[@billybagels3665]

Thanks Adam, love Tommys, They also have locations in OC.

[@TampaJay]

Now Hiring Vat-full-of-chili Pourer lol

[@GariClarkngb]

Adam laughing at the end was too funny! 😂

[@themichaelvortex4784]

I love original local places like this. You can see how the business grew, over time, to expand and continue to accommodate their customers without closing. Oooooo chili... Thanks Adam.👍🏼😎😎

[@rhondaz356]

OMG, that looked so tasty. Talk about living vicariously. I enjoyed this theme, Adam. YUMMY YUMMY Thanks for sharing with us. Stay safe.🖼🌈💚

[@dennis1345]

OMG !!! Stay safe and shut up Rhonda !!!!!

[@franlooving4203]

Love 40s architecture. Love watching the food. You make it fun. Stay safe & thanks!

[@kellygirl6911]

Good Morning! Luvin this series💖

[@crashsite000]

Yes!! The original shack makes all the difference. That chili, mustard, onions combination is perfect. Standing and the napkin dispensers etc 👏🏻

[@tibbymiller8229]

No social distancing for those workers inside that lil ole establishment 🤣.

[@adambaray9143]

I came for a “Grandma’s Boy” reference and was not disappointed. Must go when I head to California again one of these days

[@splashinreno8372]

You should try my favorite: Philippe's 1001 N. Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 open since 1908.

[@kevinreyes4523]

They closed that place down for a rat infestation awhile back.

[@jpdavis6042]

Splash in Reno - Good suggestion, talk about nostalgia. I have been in Philippe's at least 500 times over many decades. The row of old wood phone booths are still on one wall. Before beepers and later cell phones, it was like an office for DTLA people in addition to the food.

[@splashinreno8372]

@@kevinreyes4523 went there in February.still great.

[@splashinreno8372]

They give away free postcards. Everytime I'm back in LA I have to go there. Love the dip extra wet and their egg custard is just like old fashion home made.

[@ericunderwood1482]

@@splashinreno8372 Thanks...I had forgotten about Philippe's....we had one by us as a kid in Downey....Eric Underwood class of 81 Downey High School California

[@anothernewyorkerinla3923]

I love learning more about my adoptive city through your videos. Thanks Adam, all the best! :)

[@daveb4013]

An Emergency! vehicle turning onto Rampart. How appropriate.

[@369284ab]

Ha....I caught that reference too

[@Peter-pv8xx]

Squad 51 engine 51 Gage and Desoto, did you know that Dixie was the famous singer Julie London and that she was married to Robert Troup who played Dr early, she recorded many albums.

[@fnln544]

Adam, Great series. You've definitely gone to (and will continue to go to) some iconic Southern California locations. Best to you and your different guests. Thanks for taking us along for the interesting, fun experiences. Shall I? Well, of course. Keith

[@tiznonay7421]

Should come down to San Diego one of these days. The Original Hodad's still up and running everyday! Right here in Ocean Beach.

[@baybydilly742]

I visited San Diego a couple of times in the 90s because I had a friend that lived there, and Ocean Beach was my favorite neighborhood. I would like to go back and visit that neighborhood and see if it's still the same.

[@dennis1345]

@@baybydilly742 actually it is exactly still the same

[@Hamburgler6.9]

Love these "Original Location" visits. Thanks for the content! I live in San Diego, so I'll be going to these...only been to the Barstow Del Taco so far...a real treat historically.

[@orangebirdwdw]

Great series Adam! I was born in San Gabriel. Very close to the best pastrami place on the planet! Hope you will visit "The Hat"!

[@dennis1345]

The hat rules maaan !!!!!

[@jimschauer37]

But it has to be the original on Valley Blvd. Similar shack setup (is that what makes them taste better than other locations?) Hmm

[@JenniferandMark2014]

Hey Deacon! Man this stuff looks great! 💖Jenn

[@DeaconsUniverse]

🤓

[@jan6626]

Oh my, those Chili Cheese fries looked so good.....

[@carlavision6143]

Adam, now I'm wanting a burger with chili on it! Loving your videos!

[@AnJah]

These videos are motivating me to start venturing out and trying new things in my own neck of the woods, once things are ready for that. Thank you for that! When I was a kid I went to a place in Sierra Madre called The Only Place in Town and for some reason it's always stuck with me. Some day I hope to get back to California.

[@dennis1345]

Yeppers the only place in town is still there in Sierra Madre Happy Days

[@AnJah]

@@dennis1345 Oh that's good to hear! Thanks for letting me know!

[@DanOnPlanetEarth]

Awesome... I want to go to that place one day. I read that Steven Spielberg, Bob Zemeckis, Bob Gale and John Milius used to hand out there at the burger shack.

[@GeneH339]

love that you lost it after talking about a guy in the back with a vat of chili

[@thechargerprincipal]

The absolute BEST Chili Burger on the planet! I grew up with Tommy’s on Roscoe in the Valley. Now that we live in Seattle, every time I visit family in LA, my first stop is always, always, always Tommy’s. Tommy’s first, family second . . . As it should be!! Thanks for taking us there!

[@bobbydixon9368]

My god I’m gaining weight just watching!

[@chaosdemonwolf1]

LMAO!

[@Chrisb8s]

Yes Adam. I like this more thank push ups. :)

[@shadowfreak707]

I know right 🤣🤣🤣

[@yeseniagonzalez4869]

Looks so good! Your laugh is contagious. picturing a dude pouring the sack of chilli over his shoulder ... LOL ... and me thinking of all sorts of things that he could be saying while he does that LOL

[@dolialbert]

I was hoping you would do this one! I miss Tommy’s.

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

Memories of going to the Original Tommy’s back in the late 70’s...they had the soda cases where you grabbed your bottle, you could eat in the little enclosure (standing up, of course!) the towel dispensers AND the open containers of little peppers on the counters! Then, if you ate in your car, you smelled Tommy’s for over a week! Great times.

[@cristalvega1025]

Love Tommy's. I get there chill fires. So yummy 🥔🧀

[@MrChumpus]

Fries

[@dennis1345]

You should check out my fry it's a big one !!! I could put chili on it if you'd like???

[@LesDyer]

I was just about 2 months old when Tommy's opened. If I ever get out to LA I'll stop in. I do live in the town where Pepsi Cola was born, New Bern, NC. I gave you a big thumbs up and I rang the bell.

[@richardthompson6406]

I believe the statute is called boy on a dolphin. Famous statue from Greece I think

[@Latnman101]

It was also a movie with Sophia Lauren.

[@richardthompson6406]

Your absolute correct. I love that movie. Haven’t seen it in a long time

[@ronh8199]

Love the fascinating fast food festivities. The food macro shots rock. Keep on munchin' and crunchin'.

[@brentamania89]

I love you going to these my cousin lives out in LA and he says Tommy's is the only place for a burger

[@jimschauer37]

Man oh man! Chili on everything but the Mountain Dew & no napkins? Livin` on the edge, man...

[@DeaconsUniverse]

I didn’t realize until after that Blumhouse studios was just right around the corner.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Oh nice !

[@dennis1345]

@@TheDailyWoo you know what else would be nice??? If you would shut up Adam!!!

[@MsPinkwolf]

you realise you don't have to watch. just rude.

[@punchline43]

@@MsPinkwolf We ignore sad trolls around here like him. You can feel sorry for him though.

[@Trainy2]

Thanks Adam! Your videos always put a smile on my face.

[@worldofmicah]

Love Tommy’s man!

[@TheDailyWoo]

Me too !

[@DeaconsUniverse]

Pretty dang good

[@ajwilson605]

Back in the '70's, if we got bored with going to Bob's Big Boy #1 on Colorado Blvd. in Glendale, a bunch of us would hop in our cars and go to Tommy's. A lot of memories seeing that burger and fries! I live in Texas now and can only dream......

[@atribecalledjudah5436]

Tommy’s is an LA treasure. Also if you we’re to just eat that meal and a 7 Minute High Intensity Interval Training and drink nothing but water for the day you could in fact eat that everyday of your life and lose a ton of weight. However you’ll probably develop congestive heart failure.

[@ricknineg]

Adam, I think you forgot the name of the man who is pouring the vat of chili is called the Vatman!

[@DeaconsUniverse]

😂🤣

[@nefasventures]

thats awesome you went to Tommys bro!! Is there a clancys crab still?

[@zoilakhan1190]

Sadly It closed in Dec 2015 permanently.

[@angelc4494]

Thanks so much for another great vlog Adam!

[@ErwinTipton]

Next time . Try the Chile Cheese dogs , They are soo good .

[@HeadShotz]

Tommy's hold a very special place in my heart. My father would take me as a child, it was his favorite place to go for fast food. Whenever I'm missing him I definitely grab Tommy's!

[@skunkman9815]

Hey man You should go to Los Angeles to go to philippe’s the original The home of the original French dip sandwich Trust me It’s delicious

[@TheDailyWoo]

It’s gonna happen

[@MichaelJCervantes]

@@TheDailyWoo And Taquitos from Cielito Lindo right next door.

[@jbj168]

I just had Tommy this afternoon for lunch. Double cheeseburger, easy mustard, and Extra Chili. Life is good.

[@mushieslushie]

Yet another LA staple I never actually went to when I lived in LA.

[@xcalibertrekker6693]

Looks overrated as almost everything in LA is. ;-)

[@SouthernSkeptic]

X, LA is pretty overrated. Except for Dodger Stadium and In N Out.

[@fernandochavez4312]

mushieslushie it’s worth going back!😀

[@squiremuldoon5462]

Rating things is overrated.

[@peymang]

LA is not overrated...you have to know where to go because the city is too vast.

[@jeffmorris739]

this is a great series Adam. Thanks so much.

[@alisarsour8552]

It looks like someone took a dump on food.

[@themoviedealers]

All part of the style, my man

[@hapahangook8475]

I have been enjoying Tommy's since 1965! The true California burger and chili dogs!

[@azeridave]

Actually the perfect time to have Tommy's is a rainy cold day...nothing is better than a hot, tasty chili burger and fries from Tommy's. I used to go with my cousin and friends at 10pm on Saturday nights back in the 70's. It was like a tradition....

[@cindythecatwoman1601]

These are stressful times. We need comfort food. Your like me, I like onions, garlic and chives too. Those fries are swimming in chili. This is a great series and, I'm enjoying watching this.

[@Richard-oc3vt]

👍👍 love Tommy's 🤤 , Busch Gardens was fun 😃 , beer🍺 booths had fresh baked pretzels 🥨 with mustard for dipping , i miss that amusement park 😥 ! , adam you've done it again 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thanx 4 the memories !!

[@emyshibukawa8078]

I remember going there for the very first time when I was in high school. My best friend's family took me there. I thought (and still think) that is the best burger I've ever tasted! I came home excited to tell my dad & he said that he used to go all of the time! WHAAAAT?! He NEVER took ME there!!! Now we take our kids & grandkids.

[@nathano6247]

My dad grew up in Boyle Heights. I was born @ White Memorial just like him. Every time we’d go to L.A. to visit fam, a trip to Tommy’s, Shakeys or El Tepeyac was crucial. Miss those days.

[@This-isthe-Way]

Sweet moonwalk Deacon... Deacons universe Woooooo!!

[@janblake9468]

In the 1970's I was a truck driver in San Fernando Valley. Ate lunch often at the Tommy's on Roscoe Blvd. A bigger place than the original so had dining tables indoors. Great burgers and chili, quick service even at noon.

[@patriciavillegas6055]

Around 1977 we would go to a discotheque on Van Nuys called "My Uncles" and afterwards we all would go to Tommy's across the street. After all the dancing Tommy's taste so gooood!!

[@leamarie1974]

"Use the fork, Woo..." Southern California sure has a lot of neat eating establishments. 😋

[@lorih2924]

You know the coolest places to eat. The original Tommy’s being around for 74 years is so amazing. Chili on fries are so good and it’s so good on hamburgers and hot dogs. You’re absolutely right that we need comfort food right now. Can’t wait to see what’s next 😊👍👍

[@robertruiz1265]

Tommy's & In n Out are both awesome, and yet both different. Anything from the 40s is great.

[@barrygoldsbury7658]

I need to stop watching these videos at night because they make me hungry! Anyways, these are a lot of fun. cool place!