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| - Ignored this dive for 20 years, til the Yelp raves....and they're right. It's really good.
Burgers are grilled and custom dressed with Ranch, Thousand Island, BBQ, etc. Even the tomato slice tastes better than the machine lathed sliver served at McDonalds. Shakes are unusually thick, without the chain's aerated aftertaste; plus there's a neat flavor selection ( butterscotch, cinnamon, Oreo, Butterfinger, et al). Trust me and opt for the smaller size (20 oz for $2.50) - it'll satisfy you. My teen was laughing how he felt like he drank a full shake and was only a third of the way done. I had to finish mine at home.
Appears owner operated by a middle aged couple, who take quality and service seriously. You're greeted when you place your order, a friendly thank you on the way out - drive thru customers are addressed as sir and maam. Not much seating - three tables and some stools along the windows - I'm guessing this is a 90% drive thru operation , but it's kinda fun to sit in such a tiny retro place, with it's odd shape, interior block columns and 1950's era, residential exterior door. Lucky Boy's beat up, but authentic in a way retro palaces like 5 & Diner arent, and the kind of rare post war jewelbox more often espied in central LA - maybe in a Tupac video or bad Steve Martin movie.
The neighborhhod's iffy at night and a rather nefarious Circle K looms nearby, but I wouldnt let the surroundings deprive you of an unusual throwback experience at this earnest little eatery - at least not in daylight.
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