Legendary Napa Burger Stand Gott's Roadside Opens First LA Location

The iconic California burger joint brings its cheeseburgers, shakes, and soft serve to the Original Farmers Market.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Gott's Roadside, a beloved roadside burger stand from Napa Valley, is opening its first Los Angeles location at the Original Farmers Market on March 6, 2026. The new outpost will feature the same menu of classic cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, fish tacos, and milkshakes that have made Gott's a cult favorite in Northern California, with a few nods to its new LA home.

Why it matters

The expansion of Gott's Roadside to Los Angeles marks a significant milestone for the beloved California burger brand, which has long been a fixture in Napa and the Bay Area. The opening at the iconic Original Farmers Market brings Gott's signature roadside diner experience to a new audience and further cements its status as a quintessential California dining destination.

The details

Gott's Roadside first opened in 1999 in St. Helena, California, when brothers Joel and Duncan Gott took over the casual burger stop Taylor Refresher. After a trademark dispute in 2010, the restaurant was renamed Gott's Roadside. Since then, it has expanded across the Bay Area with locations in Napa, San Francisco, and the San Francisco airport. The Los Angeles outpost will feature the same menu as its Northern California counterparts, including classic cheeseburgers, a gochujang-topped kimchi burger, and a Western Bacon Blue Ring burger. Sides like chicken tenders, fish tacos, and milkshakes will also be available, along with beer, wine, and soft serve ice cream.

  • Gott's Roadside first opened in 1999 in St. Helena, California.
  • In 2010, the restaurant was renamed Gott's Roadside after a trademark dispute.
  • Gott's Roadside will open its first Los Angeles location at the Original Farmers Market on March 6, 2026.
  • Gott's plans to open a second Los Angeles location in Santa Monica in fall 2026.

The players

Joel Gott

Co-founder of Gott's Roadside.

Duncan Gott

Co-founder of Gott's Roadside.

Clay Walker

President of Gott's Roadside.

Original Farmers Market

The iconic Los Angeles marketplace where Gott's Roadside will open its first LA location.

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What they’re saying

“We've always been attracted to the Southern California market because it's really the only place that has better weather than we have.”

— Clay Walker, President of Gott's Roadside (eater.com)

“We're super confident in our offering. We have a broad menu, and along with that, breadth means there's something for everybody.”

— Clay Walker, President of Gott's Roadside (eater.com)

What’s next

Gott's Roadside plans to open a second Los Angeles location in Santa Monica in fall 2026, following the opening of the Original Farmers Market outpost.

The takeaway

The expansion of the beloved Napa Valley burger brand Gott's Roadside to Los Angeles marks an exciting milestone for California's iconic roadside dining culture, bringing its classic cheeseburgers, shakes, and soft serve to a new audience in the heart of LA.