Hi Life Burgers: South Pasadena's Beloved Burger Joint

This place has always been a south Pasadena staple since I was a kid. Everything on their menu is so good! I think the prices are reasonable for what you get and everything tastes like it's been made with love. I absolutely recommend the pastrami burger it's so good!

I loooove hilifeeeeee!! Caveat: grew up in the neighborhood and this was the go to spot so there's definitely some nostalgia tied in Food: (my staple is always the same) -cheeseburger: solid!! It tastes fresh, it's full, it's juicy, and worth it! -chili cheese fries with chili on the side and a little cup of their seasoning salt. Flip the box over for a bit to let the cheese really melt on the fries and MMM it's good!! The fries are crisp and good which are my fave kinds!! Service: -quick, easy, prompt, and consistent with the food quality! Ambiance: -it's definitely gotten more fancy in parts, made room for bigger parties and all. But still has its nearby burger joint vibe which i loooooveeee. So i love it :) well lit, fun music that's not too loud in the background, spacious enough that kids can be a little kid-like and be fine with it. Yay! I love hi life! I'll probably go back in a couple weeks- my comfort fooood

I have been coming here for many years now. It is my go to spot when I am craving a pastrami sandwich. My usual order is the kid's pastrami sandwich combo. The serving portion is huge for a kid's meal and is more than enough to feed an adult. It comes with fries and a regular drink, but I always upgrade the fries to either onion rings, fried zucchini or chili cheese fries. The upgrade fee ranges between $.80-$1.90, which I think is a good deal. The pastrami sandwich is really tasty and the bun is so soft. The chili cheese fries are also good. The onion rings and fried zucchini are mediocre. I've had better from other places. Other items I've tried that are good are their bacon cheeseburger and chicken salad. Customer service is good and your food will be ready within minutes.

Best hamburger and onion rings! Only had these onion rings on Base in the military worth the drive? Go out of your way to this location!

Craving a great pastrami sandwich and you happen to be in South Pasadena,head on over to Hi Life Burgers. Soft white roll, piled high with lean pastrami, pickles and mustard. So delicious! The fried zucchini, sliced thin with ranch dressing is yummy if not in the mood for French fries. This place has a cool, clean vibe which I like. Huge menu so there's something on the menu for everyone. Next time I'm in South Pasadena, I'm going to try their burger if I can keep myself from ordering another great pastrami.

Great local burger place, definitely worth the value you get for the quantity. Parking: A small lot is dedicated for the burger joint, but the lines are very narrow. Practically every car takes about 2 spots because opening your car door right next to each other is tight. Turkey Burger Combo: Turkey was great to get if you want to be healthy, but nothing compares to beef. Soft patty, cut lettuce and tomatoes. Their fries portions are a lot. Definitely worth the price for the portions.

Our first time trying this place today for lunch. Right when we parked and went in, the ambiance had that tops burger joint vibe. We shared a cheeseburger combo with onion rings and coke and it was perfect!! The girl at the register was nice to give me half refill to wash it all down. 5 stars for her service. The burger and onion rings were exactly how it should be and tasted good. Thanks Hi-Life Burgers team; well done!!

Solid burger joint. I came in right before closing at 9:31pm and my food was ready within 5 minutes. Keep in mind I was the only customer in there and I was required to take the order to go. Ordered the bacon cheeseburger which was $7.98 ($8.80 after tax). Yes, it is a little pricey compared to other chain fast food places however the burger was well put together, generous amount of crispy bacon, burger not too messy and every time I took a bite I didn't want it to end. When you compare the price of the burger alone to other places as listed below, it's honestly not a bad deal. - In N Out off Atlantic: $5.65 before tax for Double Double - Lucky Boy Pasadena: $8.65 before tax for Bacon Burger Only knock on this place is the prices can get expensive for the combo. It costs $6.58 additional to upgrade from the entree to a combo (fries plus drink). In summary, I'll definitely be back to try other things on the menu :)