Hammer Burger

Hammer Burger is one of my favorite smash burger spots, and the UNLIMITED house-made sauces are a game-changer! They have an amazing selection, but the garlic sauce is the best--so, so good on both the burger and fries.I always get the Original Burger and the Hammer Fries with the grilled onions well-done for extra caramelized goodness. The staff is super chill and friendly. Pro tip: Park in the 4th Street structure (it's usually free) and check out their 20% off happy hour.Highly recommend stopping by for a delicious smash burger and perfectly crispy fries!

I think I came into Hammer Burger with too high of expectations. Service was friendly. The burgers took a while to come out so I wouldn't come if I was in a rush. There's plenty of seating here so no wait which was nice.I ordered the Beef Dip Smashburger which was a seasonal item. According to the cashier, it was one of the most popular dishes. The horseradish was so overpowering that I was unable to enjoy my burger. I could only take a few bites before setting it aside and eating the fried pickles instead. I felt like the horseradish had gone up my nose/throat and burned everything in its path. I went with my coworkers so I tried to smile through the pain but I could not finish the burger. On the bright side, the fried pickles were fantastic. I would order those again. I loved the variety of sauces they had to pair with the burger and sides. My favorite was the Jalapeño Ranch. I want to give Hammer Burger another try so next time I will get the classic smash burger.

I am definitely disappointed, i came in with high expectations due to the reviews that I've been reading and heard. It seems crowded but not to the point where we should be waiting 30 minutes after placing an order for a couple of smash burgers. The wait is definitely on the longer side. Cookies and cream milkshake: 4/10, it's pretty expensive to start off with at $8. The milkshake was also too icy and not at creamy as I was expecting out of a milkshake. There wasn't enough sweetness to it either, the only thing that helped it were the actual Oreo crumbs on top. Burgers 5/10: The smash patties were good, they had the crunch that I was looking for. But the cheese man, the cheese really just over powered everything. It felt like my mouth was glued shut. I even got the quad in hopes to drown out the cheese. Fries 7/10: best thing we've had, perfect crunch and crispOnion rings 6/10: good crisp as the fries but a little on the salt side.

Hammer Burger specializes in smash burgers and is located near the 4th Street Market in downtown Santa Ana. The burgers here are 2.5 oz of meat per patty and come with 2 patties. They do have a triple option for $2.50 more or the quad for $5 more.Classic hammer burger (quad - $15) - This came with hammer sauce, house made pickles, grilled onions, American cheese, and 4 smashed beef patties sandwiched between a small potato roll. Each of the 2.5 oz patties was thin, crispy and flavorful. The hammer sauce had a strong mustard flavor to it, and I would have preferred a chipotle mayo flavor profile. I did get some garlic from their condiments section and dipped my burger into it and really enjoyed that.Overall this is a solid spot for smash burgers and one of the best that I have tried. Pricing is on the high side here when you consider what other places like In-N-Out charge for their similar sized burgers. I parked at the parking garage near 4th Street Market and walked over during the weekday as parking was complimentary.

Best smash burgers in Orange County hands down. The prices aren't too bad, and they are serving high quality items here. I have yet to find a burger joint that could top Hammer Burger! Love their fried pickles as well, super crunchy, and perfectly seasoned. It's a small location with limited seating when we went, but we were so glad we waited. I highly recommend Hammer Burger to anyone!!

Food - fries were yummyOnions rings delicious not greasySpicy chicken sando good but i needed more spice.Husband really enjoyed the spicy smashService - very attentive and friendly staffAmbiance - causal and cleanThe whole family enjoyed and the prices point is very reasonable.

Get the Classic Hammer Burger and Sweet Potato Fries.I recently stopped by with some relatives. We got 3 different burgers and 3 different sides. I got to try everything and I asked my relatives for their feedback on the food too.The Classic Hammer Burger is a perfect smash burger. Every single component of the burger worked really well together. Out of the 3 burgers, all of us agreed that this was the best burger by far. We also got the CaliBama Q and Chili Cheeseburger. If you live nearby and come here often, I can understand getting flavor fatigue and wanting to try something else. But if you're just visiting, stick with the classic. One of us commented that they wished there was more meat. This place does smash the patties down to thin sheets. If you prefer a meatier bite, get a 3rd or 4th patty. The Sweet Potato Fries were easily the best side we got. The Onion Rings were also pretty good. They were all perfectly fried and crispy. The Shoestring Fries were meh at best, so skip those. For further context, 2 of us originally just wanted to get Shoestring Fries, but 1 of us convinced us to get Sweet Potato Fries and Onion Rings for variety sake. One pet peeve is that when they bring you your sides, a few fries will spill onto the table, which is not very sanitary. They should just serve the sides on a metal tray like they do for the burger. Minor detail, so I'm not docking a star just for that.Overall, this is a solid smash burger joint and I recommend it if you live nearby or perhaps you're in the area visiting. I wouldn't call this a destination joint if you live at least an hour away.

SO FREAKIN' GOOD! We live in South OC & this is so beyond worth the drive. Service is excellent- everyone is so nice and helpful. It's a small place and super clean. Food is phenomenal! The fried pickles are SO bomb dot com! 10/10 recommend

I absolutely love coming to Hammer Burger! They specialize in smash burgers, and while it's a bit pricier than places like In-N-Out, the quality is on a whole different level. The patties are super thin, crispy, and perfectly caramelized, which gives them an incredible flavor.Their Spicy Burger, with jalapeños, is a must-try--it's packed with heat and so good! The fries are thin, string-shoe style, and super tasty. You can't go wrong adding chili cheese to either the fries or the burger for an extra indulgent touch.Though it's a small spot, it's one of my favorite places for a burger. The staff is really sweet, and the service is great. I'd recommend visiting during off-hours because it can get busy, but it's well worth it. If you're a burger fan, this place is a must-visit!

Disclaimer, This place is doing a toy drive for Christmas. So come in soon! This place has street parking but I came at an odd hour so I got a place right up close When I walked in I was greeted by, Rodrigo and he helped me with my order. (You order and pay at the counter, they give you a buzzer that you put at the end of your table and then staff brings your food out) Side note, I came here at the perfect time. It ended up being happy hour. 2-5 and 20 percent off food I ordered a full order of fried pickles, got two smash burgers and then I ordered a chili cheese fry (HUGE, these chili cheese fries can easily feed 4 people. Had no idea how big they were)I asked Rodrigo if they had ranch and he said it was over by the drink station. I went over there and they had EVERYTHING!! All the sauces are made there fresh and I love that it's free. They didn't just have one ranch. They had regular and a jalapeño ranch (along with chipotle sauce, garlic sauce, hammer sauce and a white bbq sauce Alabama style) being the sauce queen that I am, this made my day. The jalapeño ranch was so good, along with the chipotle sauce and regular ranch. Pepper, came out and checked on us a couple times and brought out our food. The staff was honestly so friendly So 5 stars for service, especially Rodrigo and Pepper. The food was great. I love a place that has fried pickles on the menu, so another 5 stars. And the chili on the chili cheese fries was awesomeThe place was clean, nothing crazy. Your regular hip burger spot, 5 stars The thing that I love is, they have a box set up for toy donations. The toy drive is for Olive crest. So please come in soon!! I already plan on coming back soon to drop off some toys. If you bring in a unwrapped toy you get 10 percent off The fact that they are helping out with a toy drive for the holidays makes it 10 stars if that was an option. It doesn't take much for businesses to do this, so it's disappointing not many places do it. So thank you to the lovely owners and staff at Hammer burger