Pocket Burger Shack

16873 CA-1, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, United States
+1 562-592-7771
$$$ Hamburger restaurant , Breakfast restaurant
(568 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Pocket Burger Shack is a straightforward burger and breakfast joint right off the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, perfect for those looking to fuel up before or after a beach day. Situated in a casual strip mall setting, it’s the kind of spot where locals swing by for a hefty breakfast burrito loaded with fresh ingredients, or a well-built burger that isn’t afraid of bold flavors and hearty portions.

The vibe here is casual and unpretentious, with outdoor seating at picnic benches lining the sidewalk, making it a people-watching spot especially popular on weekends. Expect the ambient hum of nearby traffic and the occasional roar of weekend cruisers along the highway — it’s noisy but somehow part of the local charm. The crowd tends to be a blend of early risers grabbing breakfast, beachgoers looking for a satisfying bite, and locals who appreciate that everything feels fresh and made to order.

The menu revolves around burgers made from wagyu beef with playful twists — toppings like grilled pineapple on the Aloha Burger or fried eggs on the Pocket Burger add character and heft. Breakfast here runs all day, with burritos and sandwiches packed with flavorful proteins and plenty of melted cheese, fitting for those who want a meal that lasts through a morning of surf or a casual afternoon stroll along the sand. Sweet potato fries and onion rings meanwhile offer a crunchy, savory side that pairs well with their house-made sauces and daily agua frescas, which rotate through bright, seasonal flavors like mango passionfruit.

Pocket Burger Shack fits neatly into the local rhythm of Huntington Beach, where casual dining spots near the coast emphasize fresh, bold food without fuss. It’s a good call if you want a quick, satisfying meal with outdoor seating and don’t mind sharing the seaside bustle. Whether you’re grabbing a takeout breakfast burrito to eat in the park or settling down for a burger and some people-watching, this spot keeps it simple and genuine.

Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Quick bite
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Has counter service
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sunday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

568 Reviews
Juan E.

15 Dec 2025

One of the best burgers I've ever had! I had the pocket burger that comes with an egg, bacon and avocado and it's DELICIOUS. The watermelon and strawberry drink was awesome and the shakes looked so good but I couldn't force one down... THIS time but I WILL next time! You gotta try this place!!!

Sam C.

13 Dec 2025

If you want to support local this is the place!! There are many good places to go for burgers, but this will be my new go-to location, in fact I would even recommend going out of your way for these burgers and fries. They make everything FRESH, even their daily agua frescas. Plenty of parking from sunset beach, they provide seating right outside their shop and just minutes from the beach. I can't say enough great things about this place.

Eric Buehler

12 Dec 2025

All the food was fresh and hot. My wife loved the chicken salad. The Hawaiian burger was great! It's a simple hole-in-the-wall with outdoor dining on picnic benches along Pacific Coast Hwy, great place to see people out driving their weekend cars - traffic can be loud. Open 8 am - 3 pm Wednesday - Sunday.

scott hunter

03 Nov 2025

Wow! Just Wow!! So stoked to find this little gem tucked in the corner of a little strip mall. Wife and I shared a breakfast burrito with the works. Upon handing me the bag, I noticed it definitely passed the weight test! When we both took our first bites? Wows abound!!! Tortilla, baco, peppers, onions cheese...all fresh and piping hot!! We can't wait to go back and try another dish here! Be prepared to wait for your food to be cooked fresh! It is worth it!!!

Jieun Hwang

01 Nov 2025

Perfect burger, Kind people, and Best beach near by. Definitely check in if you have plan to visit around here.

Audrey Shuler

25 Oct 2025

In town for work and wanted a bite to eat while by the beach. Saw a review that they were voted best burger in Huntington Beach and it was no lie!!! Got the BBQ burger and chili cheese fries. It was fabulous and the best part is my stomach doesn't hurt after eating it (unheard of after chili!)! Definitely check it out. I am going to make it a point to come back and try the salmon burger before leaving Cali! The workers were so nice and even gave us free samples of their house made fruit lemonade drinks. The pineapple one was my favorite

annieshew

17 Oct 2025

Great experience with a to go order. I ordered the aloha burger with regular fries and an oreo milkshake. Everything was delicious and the portion size was great. The burger was really messy but worth it for the flavor.

WhoDat ShoughDat

02 Oct 2025

We weren’t planning on stopping here but it was like a shimmering light from the heavens had guided us into this hole in the wall burger joint. Just say it, made a U-turn and went in. My wife ordered the OC burger, which was labeled as spicy but it wasn’t spicy at all, and this is coming from a white guy. I ordered the BBQ burger with all kinds of unhealthy stuff on there. Onion Rings, Bacon, etc. The owner even came out, explained how the restaurant was founded and let us know they had just won “Best Burger in Huntington Beach” and you could tell! The food was amazing. I even had a quarter of my wife’s burger, because she was full. I was full too but I kept eating because it was so good. Im definitely coming back. Be aware! There is minimal parking though, so be prepared for that.

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