The plant-based burgers from Valley pop-up Say It Ain’t So don’t skip on decadence. Just look at those double-Impossible patties, the melty non-dairy cheese, and the soft but sturdy buns; this isn’t the kind of place that messes around, meat or not.

Yellow Paper Burger is the darling of the burger pop-up scene, having moved from a backyard setup in Monterey Park to stops at breweries, bars, sandwich shops, and beyond across Los Angeles. The hook here is the classic style on the burger, reminiscent of LA’s famed roadside burger stands, shredded lettuce and toasted buns and all.

Are you really, really over the smashburger trend? Then get to Jolie as soon as possible for the robust bar burger, offered thick and rich like a classic New York City steakhouse.

Upstart street setup Chris N Eddy’s has made it into its first storefront, and right in the heart of Hollywood no less. Expect smaller, simpler, slider-style burgers on sweet buns with lots of tater tots on the side.

Looking to forego meat? Give the brand new Honeybee Burger flagship on La Brea a shot for vegan burger glory that doesn’t skimp on flavor.

Venice hotspot Great White has expanded its Aussie operation east, moving onto the tony Larchmont block with the same all-day mix of breakfast burritos, coffee, salads, dinnertime pizzas, and one of LA’s best burgers.

The beef is smoked (as is all the meat) at Moo’s Craft Barbecue in Lincoln Heights — it’s just that, for the Friday-only burger, it’s also ground, pattied, and served thick on a spongey bun with bracing raw onions. This is a pub-style burger for fans sick of the smashed stuff, but beware: there are only limited quantities available, and a weekly sellout is guaranteed.

Pastrami and burgers are a timeless LA tradition, so it’s no surprise that this San Francisco-based newcomer decided to pair the two in downtown Culver City. While far from kosher given the cheese, this Jewish deli is certainly onto something.

Hamburgers Nice is Long Beach’s answer to the itinerant LA smashburger pop-ups. This roving setup branches out with breakfast burgers, chorizo burgers, and other options to go well beyond the usual beef, too.