Irv’s Burgers closing up shop

Irv’s Burgers in West Hollywood is set to close Thursday after dishing out hamburgers and fries for 63 years. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Oct. 30, 2013 11:03 AM PT

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Irv’s Burgers, which has been dishing out hamburgers and fries for 63 years, is closing because of the landlord’s demand for higher rent and costly repairs.
Read more: Longtime West Hollywood burger joint is in a pickle and must close

Customers wait to order at Irv’s Burgers in West Hollywood, which was set to close Thursday. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Sonia Hong, owner of Irv’s Burgers in West Hollywood, takes an order. Hong said a steep rent increase was forcing her to close the venerable burger stand. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Randy Pack says he’s eaten at Irv’s Burgers in West Hollywood once a week. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Irv’s Burgers owner Sonia Hong writes a note to each customer of the West Hollywood burger stand, which was set to close Thursday. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

A painting of Irv’s Burgers on display at the West Hollywood burger stand that was set to close after 63 years in business. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

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