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🍔 WORLD FAMOUS

World's Best
Hamburger Since 1957

From blacksmith shop to beloved restaurant, serving Irvine's famous burgers for over 65 years.

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EST. 1909 BUILDING

Irish Nachos
& Historic Charm

Experience our signature dishes in a genuine 1909 blacksmith shop turned iconic restaurant.

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OLD TOWN IRVINE

From Horseshoes
To Hamburgers

Where Frederick Culver's blacksmith shop once served farmers, we now serve comfort food with history.

Our Story
4.1★
Rating
30min
Delivery
12+
Items
Closed
Currently Closed
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From Forge to Fork

A Historic Journey Since 1909

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1909 Blacksmith Shop

Built by Frederick Culver, this historic building served as Old Town Irvine's essential blacksmith shop, fixing farm machinery and forging horseshoes.

ORIGINAL BUILDING
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Gene Thomas Era

From 1925 to 1978, Gene Thomas kept the forge burning, serving the agricultural heart of Irvine. See his original tools displayed in our restaurant!

53 YEARS OF SERVICE
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Knowlwood Since 1957

Now home to the World's Best® Burger, we honor this building's heritage with original cattle brands, blacksmith tools, and historic photos on display.

65+ YEARS OF FLAVOR

"Where horseshoes were once forged, legendary burgers are now crafted."

VISIT US ON SAND CANYON AVENUE

Explore Our Menu

From appetizers to desserts, discover dishes crafted with passion and the finest ingredients

Beverages

8 items

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Breakfast / Breakfast Kid’s Meals

4 items

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Breakfast / Breakfast Side Orders

13 items

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Breakfast / Breakfast Specialities

7 items

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Customer Favorites

Our most loved dishes, highly rated by customers

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Great Stuff

Our Famous Irish Nachos

Fries smothered with cheddar cheese, chopped green onions and bacon with house-made ranch dressing.

$8.99 49 reviews
4.9
World’s Best Burgers

World’s Best® Burger

Served with lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a sesame seed bun. With pickle spear. Choice of our original creamy mustard or thousand island on the burger. Onions on request. Our Original Creamy Mustard is the perfect blend of mayonnaise and mustard.

$7.79 46 reviews
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Best Sellers

Our most popular dishes that customers can't get enough of

BEST SELLER
4.4
133+ sold
World’s Best Burgers

Frisco Burger

Fresh all-beef patty on grilled Parmesan sourdough. Topped with bacon, American cheese, grilled onions, thousand island, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Served with pickle spear on the side.

$10.79 37 reviews
BEST SELLER
4.7
228+ sold
World’s Best Burgers

Patty Melt

Fresh all-beef patty on rye bread. Topped with double American cheese and grilled onions. An American classic.

$8.39 61 reviews
BEST SELLER
4.4
86+ sold
World’s Best Burgers

Baby’s Best Burger

Fresh all-beef patty on a sesame seed bun. Topped with lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Choice of creamy mustard or thousand island on the burger. Our Original Creamy Mustard is the perfect blend of mayonnaise and mustard. Onions on request. Served with pickle spear on the side.

$4.69 78 reviews
BEST SELLER
4.7
102+ sold
World’s Best Burgers

Turkey Burger

Hand-formed ground turkey on a wheat bun. Topped with lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Choice of creamy mustard or thousand island on the burger. Our Original Creamy Mustard is the perfect blend of mayonnaise and mustard. Onions on request. Served with pickle spear on the side.

$7.89 41 reviews
BEST SELLER
5
53+ sold
World’s Best Burgers

Chili Size

Fresh all-beef patty on sesame bun topped with house made chili & shredded cheddar cheese. Onions on request.

$10.59 43 reviews
BEST SELLER
4.2
220+ sold
World’s Best Burgers

Bacon Burger

Fresh all-beef patty. Topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a sesame seed bun. Choice of creamy mustard or thousand island on the burger. Our Original Creamy Mustard is the perfect blend of mayonnaise and mustard. Onions on request. Served with pickle spear on the side.

$9.19 72 reviews

What Our Customers Say

4.1 from 1,233 Google Reviews

Real reviews from our valued customers

"Excellent place to enjoy a good meal, great service and prices."

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Michael Rodriguez
Ordered: Classic Cheeseburger

"Their kitchen scramble for breakfast is so filling, 2 people can eat it!!!"

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Jennifer Park
Ordered: Kitchen Scramble

"Best burgers in Irvine! The patties are always fresh and juicy. Highly recommend!"

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David Chen
Ordered: BBQ Bacon Burger

"Great family restaurant with amazing breakfast options. Service is always friendly!"

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Sarah Williams
Ordered: Pancake Stack

"Love their milkshakes and onion rings! Perfect comfort food spot."

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Robert Martinez
Ordered: Onion Rings

"Been coming here for years! Consistent quality and the staff remembers us."

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Linda Thompson
Ordered: Turkey Club

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Knowlwood Restaurant

Irvine, CA

Serving the greater Orange County area

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Hours

Monday - Thursday 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday - Saturday 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Currently Closed

Holiday hours may vary. Call ahead for special events!

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Knowlwood
EST. 1957 • BLDG. 1909

Home of the World's Best® Burger & Irish Nachos.

Proudly serving Old Town Irvine from a historic 1909 blacksmith shop on Sand Canyon Avenue.

🔨 Original Tools & Cattle Brands on Display

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  • 14982 Sand Canyon Ave
  • Old Town Irvine, CA 92618
  • (949) 786-8626
  • Since 1957 in a 1909 Building

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