covers what's happening in food and culture for LAist.
Eight decades in, the original Tommy's stand at Beverly and Rampart still glows. This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist.
If you find value in independent local reporting,Original Tommy's turns 80 this week. To mark the octogenarian occasion, on Friday, a chili cheeseburger will cost you just 80 cents instead of the regular $5.50 at all locations, noon-8 p.m.In Los Angeles, you can't get more local than a Tommy's Burger. Consuming the smothered burger — its signature beanless chili dripping through the to-go wrapper — is a rite of passage for many.
Eight decades in, the original stand is still standing at Beverly and Rampart. Friday, noon to 8 p.m. only, you can get 80-cent chili cheeseburgers at all Southern California and Nevada locations. The anniversary celebration at the original downtown L.A. location includes the Belmont High School Marching Band, a DJ and a resolution from Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez , who represents the area, honoring 80 years of business in California.
If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. Tommy Koulax opened the original stand at Beverly and Rampart in 1946. This week, the iconic SoCal chain, which spawned many competitors, celebrates 80 years across all 32 of its locations — and you're invited.
Daughter Cynthia Koulax will be greeting the community Friday, alongside CEO Dawna Bernal and CFO Richard Hicks. You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community.
We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead . Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community. Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved.
The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
LA Burger Deals Original Tommy's Original Tommy's 80Th Anniversary Tommy's Beverly Rampart Tommy's Burger Chili Cheeseburger Deal
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Venus Williams, Tommy Hilfiger & William Lauder Kick Off the WWD Beauty CEO Summit in Palm BeachWilliam Lauder opened the 2026 Beauty CEO Summit as Venus Williams, Tommy Hilfiger and beauty industry leaders gathered in Palm Beach.
Read more »
Original Tommy’s marks 80th anniversary with 80-cent burgersThe Monrovia-based chain is known for its chili, amply served on its burgers and fries.
Read more »
How one South LA school teaches the ‘nitty-gritty’ work of democracyMariana Dale covers early childhood for the LAist and KPCC newsroom.
Read more »
Tommy's Celebrates 80th Anniversary with 80-Cent Chili CheeseburgersTommy's, a Southern California-based burger chain, is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a special promotion: a chili cheeseburger for just 80 cents during a limited time period.
Read more »