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Carney's Restaurant
8351 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(323) 654-8300
carneytrain.com
4 star rating based on 26 reviews
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Carney's Restaurant

Best Hot Dog on The Sunset Strip!

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Carneys is the Sunset Strip version of the hot dog and burger stand. The food is great and reasonably priced. Vegans and dieters beware! The fries are worth killing for when they scoop some cheese and chili on top. (The primary concession to healthy eating is "protien style", which means without a bun!) Carneys has free parking behind so you never have to worry about that. Service is always fast and it's built in a converted rail car in the middle of the Strip so you can't miss it.
Posted by Erron Silverstein on April 18, 2007, (Edited June 10, 2007)
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Last Request - A Great Burger & Dog

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Carneys is so good that when my aunt was having chemo for cancer and couldn't eat, her last meal request was a Carney's chili cheese burger & hot dog. She ate them in about a minute!
Posted by Gruber on April 18, 2007, (Edited June 09, 2007)
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Good burgers

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Besides the traditional beef, they also have turkey and veggie burgers. Everything is fresh and made to order. Plenty of free parking and great service. Superlative chili dogs. Kids love eating here because it is in a train.
Posted by mvmontgomery on April 18, 2007
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best hot dog in LA is not the most famous(pink's) carneys dogs ROCK
Posted by KIRK MAILLET on April 03, 2007

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Casual eatery Carney's on Sunset Boulevard is a family-owned, casual burger joint occupying an Amtrak passenger car from the 1920s. Its mouth-watering menu features dishes including burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, wraps, fries and salads. Delivery is available until 4:30pm with an $8 minimum.

A Sunset Strip landmark, this vintage train car hawks budget chili dogs and burgers.

* Onboard a train... more
Posted by Citysearch on April 13, 2009

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Probably the best hamburgers & hot dogs...in the world! View Website Onboard a train car Family-owned Original hot dog recipe Casual eatery Carney's on Sunset Boulevard is a family-owned, casual burger joint occupying an Amtrak passenger car from the 1920s. Its mouth-watering menu features dishes including burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, wraps, fries and salads. Delivery is available until 4:30pm with an $8 minimum.
Posted by Citysearch on January 19, 2007

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a great eat and a family business started in 1968,
burgers, hot dogs, beer and a great view of the sunset strip
Posted by starved on June 07, 2009

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Housed in a bright yellow train car along Sunset Boulevard, Carney’s is a one-way ticket to gastric bliss (or in some stomachs, demise). Specializing in chili-topped hamburgers and hot dogs, it’s not exactly the healthiest ride, but a stop after a night on the Strip can be satisfying. The interior is as narrow as a real train car; folks with spatial issues might want to sit at an outdoor table.... more
Posted by latimesguide on April 22, 2008

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A Sunset Strip landmark, this vintage train car hawks budget chili dogs and burgers.
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Where to Sit

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Every seat is a window seat aboard this train, but the outdoor tables allow for excellent people watching on the Strip.
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When to Go

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Lunchtime tends to be very busy. For a more mellow meal, consider going for dinner during the week.
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Save Money

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Beer and chicken tacos are heavily discounted during happy hour, Monday through Friday from 4:30pm to 7:30pm.
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Also check out Carney's Studio City location.
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Vegetarian? Carney's offers meatless burgers and dogs so you won't feel left out.
Posted by Citysearch on April 23, 2009

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A Sunset Strip landmark, this vintage train car hawks budget chili dogs and burgers.

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In Short This casual SoCal burger joint inhabits a bright yellow Amtrak passenger car from the 1920s, and its white- and red-paneled walls sport old framed black-and-whites documenting its disco-era construction. T-shirted tourists and local die-hards order at the counter and grab napkins from a bathroom towel dispenser at the end of the line. Trademark burgers and hot dogs are served... more
Posted by Contributor on April 13, 2009, (Edited June 15, 2005)

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All aboard! 1920's Amtrak crashes on the Strip, serves up juicy 1/2 lb. burgers, taughtly-tied dawgs, and meaty, chowdery chili. Great for ambiance, people watching as vacationing packs of 18-year-old boys strut around in blue shirts looking for sports bars where they can drink their heads off and generally disgust the local female population. Stop by for a quick, drunken bite before stumbling... more
Posted by blackbookmagus on December 14, 2008

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So good, so bad

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If you're looking for an awesome chili dog, with TONS of grease, this is the place. Nothing they serve can even be remotely thought of as healthy...so don't look for that. You're there for an awesome chili dog, chili fries and soda.

The place can be busy for lunch, or late at night after the bars let out. Its GREAT for a hangover, or to just simply give you a heart attack! Enjoy!

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+... more
Posted by JonSoleymani on November 05, 2009

YUMMY! by Kelsey T. at InsiderPages

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I'm a big fan of carney's chili burgers! It's not the healthiest meal to eat but it's delicous. I'm also a fan of they're quesadillas! The only thing I probably don't like there is the hot dogs...they're kind of chewy. But other than that Carney's is great: the location, the service, and the food!
Posted by Citysearch User on April 13, 2009, (Edited November 25, 2008)

So Cute by natasha b. at InsiderPages

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It is the coolest place! i don't even eat meat, but i love going there. its the perfect location...right before you hit the clubs off the freeway, so you can eat on the way to the party. everyone is so nice in there...its local and touristy all at once.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 23, 2009, (Edited October 29, 2008)

Ewwwwe Garden burger hell

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Carney's was a tour de force of scary fake burger meat, which I think is the worst kind of meat and the queen of bad food. Many orders were mixed up and my lettuce mayo burger came out as a 1000 Island dressing disaster.

Suffice it to say, I did not enjoy Carney's very much.
Posted by jimmynomates on April 13, 2009, (Edited October 06, 2008)

Turkey burger!

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I'm a huge fan of the turkey burger at Carney's - it's very very good. Not 'gournet' good...just plain tasty. It takes about 10 minutes to cook - always a good sign - meaning they prepare it fresh. Thumbs up.
Posted by planetb on April 23, 2009, (Edited June 16, 2008)

great chili by Janell W. at InsiderPages

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I love Carneys!!! I cant eat it too often, but You can not help but to enjoy the Chilli cheese burgers and dogs. This is a most have at least once or twice in your life. You will definitely be pleased
Posted by Citysearch User on April 23, 2009, (Edited April 28, 2008)

Tasteless hot dogs

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The hot dogs were tasteless and when I asked for ketchup instead of mustard, I was made to feel like I was a freak.

Pros

+ Clean eating area

Cons

- Don't ask for anything special.
Posted by LAN92 on April 23, 2009, (Edited April 12, 2008)

Kirk Maillet LOVES carneytrain on SUNset STRIP

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yum yum CARNEYtrain so many girls walk by it's good the food keeps U comin back to the sunset STRIP. in or OUT of VOGUE the strip is cool and so is CARNEYS. PINK'S has oldest covered but BEST 4 25 yrs go's to CARNEYS hot DOGS & burgers

Pros

+ no valet OR paid parking

Cons

- so far to drive 2, need more of them
Posted by lumal on April 13, 2009, (Edited November 25, 2007)

Probably NOT the best hamburgers in town!

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Probably NOT the best hamburgers in town. Alright, its junk food, and in that category they're OK. But these are grease burgers, just watch the way they cook them. Its cholesterol city. And the burgers do NOT look like the pictures on the billboards. Fries are OK, but too thin for me. I don't go here any more, I'd rather spend a bit more and get something better.

Pros

+ Huh?

Cons

- Greasy... more
Posted by braunb on April 13, 2009, (Edited August 23, 2007)

Great hot dogs

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I'm from Chicago so I'm very particular about my dogs. These hot dog's are pretty good. The service was good and atmosphere was great and selection pretty decent. I would definitely go again.

Pros

+ Great service, great hot dogs, very clean

Cons

- Sunset blvd
Posted by bellis6436 on April 13, 2009, (Edited May 27, 2007)

Would you like Bliss with that?

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This iconic eatery is a regular weekend stop for us. The friendly staff keeps the place clean, and they work through the longest of lines like a machine! The taste of the chili can vary, from a mellow mole' flavor to the greasiest of hangover foods, but when added to a burger, it opens a new vista on fun food. Special orders are de rigeur: onions, no pickle, add cheese, pickle on the side,... more
Posted by bcgrote on April 13, 2009, (Edited October 13, 2006)

Carney's has missed their own train

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Unfortunately, I didn't have a good experience at Carney's Restaurant. Although the service was acceptable and the train was very clean, the food was not on par. First, my order was wrong. I ordered and paid for two chili dogs and I only received one. And, for some reason, the fries were luke warm after being dumped from the fryer. Hmmm, I'm still confused about that one. I wanted to... more
Posted by lakerexecutive on April 13, 2009, (Edited May 02, 2006)

Definately the best burger in the world!!!!!!!!

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I love Carney's I have been going there since a week after they opened when I was 15. I snuck out of the house at midnight for a burger and have been going there since. There was a time in teh mid 80's I did not need to order, I walked in & they started making my food!

Thanks John & Bill!

Pros

+ Chili is great! , Great burgers , Fast service

Cons

- none, none, none
Posted by e30cabrio on April 13, 2009, (Edited February 28, 2006)

Loved the train theme!

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We went to this place because we saw the sign that had a picture of a train caboose on it and they sell hot dogs. Can't go wrong with either, so we tried it and liked it! Make sure you get your dog split on the grill, it'll taste better!

Pros

+ Good Food, Inexpensive, Train Caboose
Posted by mcflory on April 13, 2009, (Edited June 26, 2005)

Chili cheese fries

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The best chili burgers and chili fries, hands down. Have been a regular since I was 14 and will not ever stop. I was in the hospital for a week when I was 16 and my mom took me straight to Carney's the moment I was released. Nuff said.
Posted by lorathomas on April 23, 2009, (Edited February 02, 2005)

OH YEAH!

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You know that big train car on Sunset and you always wondered why it was there. Well, it's there to tempt your pallet with some of the best chili burgers in town. Sit down and watch the world go up and down Sunset Blvd. while you surely use up your fair share of napkins. All I have to say is once you've had a burger from Carney...the rest of 'em are just Blarney!
Posted by leighj on April 13, 2009, (Edited July 22, 2003)

OH MY GOD THESE ARE GOOD

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Carney's is BY FAR has the best burgers I've ever had in my life...and believe me, I eat a lot of burgers. Every time I have an out of town guest, they end up demanding we go back to Carney's a few times each trip. The price is soooo cheap, especially when you consider how huge the burger is and what you get at normal fast food joints. The few times I've tried something else on the menu, I... more
Posted by clevelandchic on April 13, 2009, (Edited July 17, 2003)

Simply the best

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Simply one of the best if not the best Burger joint. They have other food aside from Burgers which are great also. Don't get me started on how good their chili is .. oh my. Their Half pound burgers are exactly that ... a half pound of beef. A glorious burger it is.

Pros

+ Great Food, Great Atmosphere, Awesome Chili

Cons

- average bathroom
Posted by pciii on April 13, 2009, (Edited August 26, 2002)

Best Burger in LA!

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Carney's on Sunset has the best burgers in town. I consider myself something a burger expert and Carney's burgers rock! I'm not a big fan of the chilli burger they seem to have built a reputation around but just a plain ol' burger there is quite exceptional.

Pros

+ Best burgers!, Have Dr. Pepper!, Reasonable price.

Cons

- No bacon.
Posted by dloyd9 on April 13, 2009, (Edited July 20, 2002)

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world class
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sunset strip is way cooler that Melrose better food TOO
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Hot and Chili

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On this blazing hot Labor Day I had no intention of joining the un-air-conditioned masses as they fled westbound towards the slightly cooler oceanfront climate. Instead I satisfied a year-long hunger for chili at Carney's. Having grown up eating in the Studio City-based train, I have a nostalgic place in my heart and little room in my arteries for Carney's.The orange sheen is the sign of... more
Posted by Food Marathon on September 03, 2007

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Great chili burgers and fries but try the chicken tacos here sometime. They're delicious and I always get them now instead, even though this is really considered a burger joint.
Posted by Ken_e_91367 on April 17, 2007

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Great burgers and fresh cooked fries.
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Not fancy, not fussy, but yummy top notch junk food -- chili dogs, burgers -- in big portions, and in a railroad car. All Aboard for a wonderful tummy ache!
Posted by LisaM1299826 on April 17, 2007

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for hot dogs that snap when you bite them, there is no better place than carneys. housed in a yellow dining car, this is a fun place to go for a hot dog and hamburger fix. thier motto states probably the best hamburgers and hot... more
Posted by digitalcity user on February 01, 2007

Carneys- West Hollywood

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If I'm in the area, I will go to another location of a restaurant I've already tired. So I was in West Hollywood and I decided to see if there is any difference between the Carney's on Sunset Blvd and the Carney's on Ventura Blvd in Studio City. The first
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Carneys

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As you can see Carneys is a very unique location, a renovated train. A nice way to stand out. Today though some idiot got into an accident right in front of the parking lot entrance to Carneys. Oh well, plenty of street parking so that isn't too much of a
Posted by The New Diner on October 19, 2005

Carney's Studio City: Hot Dogs in a Choo Choo

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Originally, we planned to make our first review be a first impression of The Stand, an upscale hotdoggery in Encino recommended to Jon the Food Slob by 97.1 KLSX food guru Merrill Shindler, but when the Slob was hijacked by out of town guests, Chicago Mik
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Carney's Restaurant

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A unique dining exprience. All kids love going to eat in the train. The food is fresh and fast. A bit cramped inside (it was a train afterall).
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