Carney's serves hot dogs out of a Studio City train car

Carney's has been sitting on Ventura Blvd long enough that plenty of people who grew up in the Valley brought their own kids here. The spot is a converted train car, which sounds like a gimmick until you actually show up and realize it just feels right for a place this straightforward.

The menu stays in its lane: hot dogs and burgers, loaded with toppings, priced low. At 4.5 stars across nearly 1,500 reviews, the following is real and it has been built over a long time. This is not a place trying to reinvent anything.

There is outdoor seating if you want to eat on site, and it works fine for groups. Takeout and delivery are both options if you would rather bring it home. Either way, you are not spending much.