The Win-Dow

A walk-up burger stand on Long Beach's 2nd Street, The Win-Dow serves a very good smashburger, and arguably an even better fried chicken sandwich. This mini-chain (with two other locations in Venice and Silver Lake) knows how to make a quality not-too-smashed beef patty with edges that stay crisp under a blanket of gooey American cheese, caramelized onions, and bright pink house sauce. Since the $4 single-patty cheeseburger is a bit small, the $7.50 double-patty is your best bet for a filling and affordable takeout burger in town. They’ve also got shoestring fries that taste alarmingly similar to the ones at McDonald’s, hand-spun milkshakes, and a great kale salad on the short menu—but our must-order item here is the fried chicken sandwich. It's a juicy study in harmony with a subtle crunch that allows the toppings—jalapeno aioli and slightly sweet cilantro slaw—to shine.