Johnny Rockets

Stars based on this closed location ONLY, you all were GREAT. So SAD that this location closed, The Original, DUMB Business Decision. It may have been small but the food and service was better at this location than any of the others, especially Hollywood & Highland. I have been a customer for years but I have noticed within the last year between corporate and their other locations the quality in service has gone down drastically, their good employees gone and the ones that remain are quite frankly RUDE and NASTY with MAJOR ATTITUDES. I will no longer be a customer and I would not be sad if the whole company closed down completely.

They closed down, this is just unacceptable and absolutely preposterous. I am furious ‼

Service was great and I probably would’ve left a tip for the girl that helped us but I hated what she did. My friend ordered chili cheese fries and as we were sitting at the bar was saw her put fries that were sitting in an warmer that wasn’t even on and put them back in the fryer to warm them up and proceeded to serve my friend stale fries. That absolutely disgusted me. I made her make new ones instead of trying to serve my friend stale fries. Other than that my food was good and we were glad she made new fries but will never go there again because of that.

Tiny menu. Limited options. No real seating space inside other than counter. NOT worth it.
Nice waitress though.

I haven’t eat here in years but what I do remember is their menu used to be more extensive and had desserts. Also the burgers as I remember them used to be bigger. I order the Smokehouse Single because that used to be my favorite. However when my burger came toe it was a little disappointing. The burger was smashed flat and very very soggy. Usually I don’t comment on appearances because sometimes something might taste better than it looks. However if after tasting I feel I can do much better at home I have to speak up. The burger was missing BBQ sauce but no worries, the server brought me extra on the side. The onion rings were still pretty good although I suspect they were the frozen kind but what do you expect from a burger diner? I ordered a cherry coke which is still delicious as I remember it and I think I got a few refills and they still do the ketchup hearts and butterflies in the paper trays. I always though it was cute. Now what I really was surprised at and kinda sad about is that the table top juke boxes no longer worked. They used to be that you dropped a nickle in the slot and got to pick from a variety of oldies from the 50s and 60s and even thru the 70s and 80s in some locations. This touch made the place fun and unique and even something you kind of looked forward to. They used to have desserts like apple pie al la mode and fudge brownie sundaes but sadly those have been removed from the menu as well. The only choice of dessert were their shakes. I didn’t partake. Probably nothing wrong with the shakes it’s just that when you are in the mod for apple pie and
They don’t have any it spoils experience for dessert. I didn’t want to be disappointed anymore than I already was. Luckily I was extremely hungry when I walked in and it was raining outside otherwise I might not have finished the burger. One thing I can say that might be positive is that since JR is a chain maybe other locations do a better Smokehouse.

Eating here just puts me in a better mood. I like the whole 50’s vibe of this place. Had my very first Johnny’s rocket burger and was pretty impressed. Cheeseburger with chili cheese fries on the side with a vanilla shake. Soooo good! Burger was meaty and juicy and fries were addicting! My tummy was completely content! Love their cute ketchup art as well. Nice touch.

They changed allot of items perhaps trying to copy the premium places but with cheap copy cats
they changed the hot dog buns, they wedge the dog inside a thick slice of bread. eww
they have the wrong buns on the burgers. I used to love it here. but now no way
my mom absolutely hated the experience.
on a positive note; they still have coke products.

It’s no In and Out Burger, however, the burger and the atmosphere more than make up for it. Prices are mid range, however, I came here more or less for the novelty. Milk shakes are awesome and they give you a generous portion. Loved the customer service.

WHAT!!! How does this place only have three stars?! I literally had the tastiest, juiciest most well constructed burger that I’ve had in months let alone in Los Angeles. Our service was so efficient and friendly and the counter was spotless. I really enjoyed popping into Johnny Rockets and I’m not even a fan of Johnny Rockets like that. I’ve been to a couple other locations; most recently the one in South Beach Miami the prices where so inflated and I was very very underwhelmed with the quality of the food. That’s why I was so pleasantly surprised by not only the delicious burger and fries and great service but also the really affordable price (my burger was 6.49) keep it JR’s.

The first location for this classic retro burger joint. They execute their faithful to the 50s menu well with a few modern menu additions. Great burgers, shakes and fries. 50s & 60s tunes on the nickel jukebox. Parking is tough but it’s worth a trip.

Went for a quick bite over the weekend. Absolutely loved Rocio, she was super nice and friendly.

I ordered a bbq grilled chicken sandwich and the texture of the chicken seemed under cook. I informed the waiter and he was ok with changing to a burger instead, but overall it wasnt to my liking. I will probably pass on them for a while. FYI this location has noooo parking at all.

Loved it! Walked over here cause it’s close to my new place. Ordered chili cheese fries, #12 burger no pickles, and vanilla malt shake. Exchanged my dollar bill for some change and played Build Me Up Buttercup by The Foundations. That was the first of many songs that we kept playing throughout our meal. Patty was juicy and savory, the bun was yellow (??) wasnt sure if they used corn flour, or a hellotta butter. The bill came to be $ 20 after a good tip, because I enjoyed my meal, the waitress is pretty decent in terms of attentiveness, but she was nice enough to give us a free nickel to try see if the jukebox was working.
This was the first Johnny Rockets restaurant, according to the bronze plaque on the wall. Yumm yay!

Met up with a friend at this location a while back while walking around Melrose going from shop to shop just browsing. Well, I was browsing. Just a simple burger with or without cheese and fries comes with a happy face on your plate for dipping. This is one of those locations where you see anyone and everyone. Bikers destination and celebrities stopping or strolling by. Watching cars zoom on by with the outdoor seating. Just a chill place to kick back and food you would expect because if you been to one Johnny’s, you’ve been to them all. Sometimes consistency is key.

Located in the heart of Melrose shopping this Johnny Rockets has a very retro vibe. Loved the vintage décor and enjoyed sitting at the counter. It just made you want to order a classic American hamburger and milkshake. The burgers are served fresh off the grill and fries are «endless» = free refills! Everything tasted fresh, clean, and delicious. Was pleasantly surprised at how tasty everything was. Service was friendly and fast. We will be back for more burgers next time we are in the neighborhood.

Goner garbage restaurant

YUM!
After venturing around Melrose for the afternoon, Ben Y. and I were starving and needed to eat something but QUICK. We decided to dash over to Johnny Rockets for a quick bite and we’re glad we did!
The burgers sure are tasty. The buns are thick and buttery and the burger melts in your mouth. I’d highly recommend the sweet potato fries. Reallllly good. Awesome milkshakes too. Prices are pretty decent on top of it.
For a great burger experience, hit up Johnny Rockets for sure!

This is the last time I eat here. Just not edible. Meh! Save your money. $$$ from now on the Golden State!

I mean, who can dislike Johnny Rockets? Burgers, hot dogs, malts, shakes, fries — everything greasy or creamy and deliciously bad for you. You really can’t go wrong.
This Johnny Rockets is smaller on the inside, but has a nice seating area right outside in the middle of Melrose in Hollywood. It’s the perfect spot for a cheap and greasy snack from a shopping break. The folks who work here are nice and quick with service. My picks are the chocolate malt (duh) and the Jalapeño Burger is pretty good too.

A brief review, the food is standard for what they offer at all locations. So I’d rate that a 4 but the service a 3.
At this visit, they were either terribly understaffed so it took too long to take our order and get our food, it’s either that or the servers were not efficient. Either way management should pick it up for customer satisfaction. Several tables didn’t have napkins or utensils and the ground had a lot of litter. I hope to return for a fast burger and see the place pick up.