Carney's - Los Angeles

Climb aboard John and Pat Wolfe 's Union Pacific dining car, parked at it 's Ventura Boulevard station, and experience some of the best dogs or burgers you 've had in a very long time. Pulitzer-prize-winning, LA restaurant critic Jonathan Gold 's List of 99 Essential Los Angeles Eateries praises CARNEY 'S RESTAURANT Since 1981, their Studio City dining car menu has included all beef hot dogs, burgers, and french fries, as well as, in recent years, vegan and turkey burgers, salads, and chill. Gluten-free hamburger and hot dogs buns are available. (If you 're a celiac patient, ask them to clean the grill. The serving of French fries, cooked to order in gluten free oil, is generous. (I ask for extra crisp. No onion rings or other fried vegetables are available. The staff is efficient but not talkative. Prices are moderate and the proportions are large. Napkins are replaced with paper towels from dispensers located at either end of the dining car. Be sure to pump ketchup from the self-serve dispenser. (Paper and plastic dipping cups are located to the left of the dispenser. I ordered a vegan, well-done, Hungry Planet Burger, which came loaded with lettuce, tomato, chopped onions, ketchup, and pickle slices. It is huge and surprisingly good. The large order of well-done, unsalted fries is enough for two or three. (Packets of salt are offered. Since this is a real train car and caboose, to enter, there are many stairs to climb. They added a long, fairly steep ramp for wheelchair accessibility. The multi-level patio is not wheelchair accessible. Seating is available both inside the car and on the multi-level patio. However, you order and pick up your meal, from the counter, inside the car. Because Carney 's is popular, and the order taking is one customer at a time, expect a delay. If you 're with a party have someone look for an empty table. The passengers fill the tables inside, but the umbrella protected patio is generally available. GrubHub deliveries are available. Parking is wheelchair accessible and free. The bathrooms, located in the attached caboose, are ADA accessible. All aboard!

My friend brought me here, she has been coming to this place for a long time. I tried the Carney's sausage and it was spectacular, the chili was very smooth, perfect for dogs and sausages. (I think it may have had chorizo in it. They even serve a Chicago dog here which reminds me of being back home. My friend loves that one, I didn't get to try it this time but I am sure I will be back! The staff was amazing, friendly, attentive, and I can tell they love what they do.

Amazing locale with a really friendly and cool staff. Had their Mango Salsa hot dog, and was blown away. Definitely my fav hot dog spot in the valley.

The chili is always fantastic, and the hot dogs have a perfect snap! We also encountered some friendly strangers enjoying their tasty meals. The train car adds a unique charm to the place.

We have been going to Carney's for decades.. probably the best chili dogs/burgers/fries in town. Absolutely delicious. Dining in the train car is fun too.