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12601 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604
About Carney's is a family owned business that prides itself on serving some of the best hamburgers and hot dogs in LA, and probably the world. We use the freshest ingredients on the market and have never skimped on quality. Carney's was founded in 1975 by John Wolfe, Sr. and his wife Pat Wolfe. Together they worked countless hours building the restaurant into a Sunset Strip destination. In a time when hamburger establishments were popping up all over the place, John chose to build a restaurant out of an old Pacific Railroad passenger train. Being a former radio executive, he understood the importance of lasting impressions and being different. Not only was John good at publicity but he could also cook amazing burgers and hot dogs. John knew that by building a portable restaurant that if anything were to happened to their Sunset Strip lease, they could simply pick up and move their business elsewhere. Needless to say, the business is still around today and it has become quite the LA Landmark. In 1981 Carney's decided to add another location on Ventura Blvd in Studio City

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Robert B.
11/29/2025

This place is an institution in Los Angeles. Fantastic chili cheeseburgers, chili cheese fries, shakes, and desserts for people who love a great greasy spoon. Went there today, and the people are...

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Scott B.
12/8/2025

Carney's is a great diner. The experience of eating in an old Railroad car is wonderful and that ambience is matched by the amazing food. Everything is cooked to order and all the employees are...

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Elba G.
9/2/2025

Carneys is bomb if you want something to humble you down after a long day of being pretentious in the city. It's charming, friendly and local. It's affordable and for ALL to enjoy. Staff is...

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Linda M.
11/26/2025

Love Carneys!! Been here a couple times and def will be back for more. Their burgers are fresh and I love their menu bc you can get a small or big patty. Their hotdogs are also really good!! And...

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Cesar D.
8/23/2025

This visit was a great trip down memory lane, it's been 25 years since I have visited Carneys in Studio City. I was surprised how much things have grown around this location. The Train car alone...

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