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Cult-favorite brings $4.50 smashburgers to Santa Monica as city reels from closures A cult-favorite Venice burger stand is heading north — and bringing its famously cheap cheeseburgers with it.

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What happened

Cult-favorite brings $4.50 smashburgers to Santa Monica as city reels from closures A cult-favorite Venice burger stand is heading north — and bringing its famously cheap cheeseburgers with it.

Why it matters

The Win~Dow is set to open a new location on Santa Monica’s Montana Avenue this May, expanding the brand’s growing footprint across Southern California.

Common ground

The smashburger spot — known for its $4.50 cheeseburgers — first launched in 2019 as a tiny walk-up window in Venice and quickly built a loyal following.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/lifestyle/the-window-brings-4-50-smashburgers-to-s…

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Claim 1: “A new weekend breakfast menu is also in the works, including burritos and egg-topped burgers.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that The Win~Dow is developing a new weekend breakfast menu, which includes burritos and egg-topped burgers.
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Claim 2: “The burger spot is part of the American Gonzo Food Corp., which also operates concepts like Pitfire Pizza, American Beauty and Superba.”
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Claim 3: “The nearby Third Street Promenade has seen a wave of vacancies and longtime businesses shutting their doors, including the impending closure of staple bar The Misfit.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that The Third Street Promenade has experienced closures and vacancies. Specifically, The Misfit is reported to be closing after 15 years, which is a key example of the area's struggles.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pedestrian zones (also known as auto-free zones and car-free zones, as pedestrian precincts in British English, and as pedestrian malls in the United States and Australia) are areas of a city or town …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Third Street Promenade is a pedestrian mall esplanade, shopping, dining and entertainment complex in the downtown area of Santa Monica, California which originally opened as the Santa Monica Mall …
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Claim 4: “The restaurant will operate from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays with earlier 9 a.m. openings on weekends.”
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No evidence was provided in the web search results regarding the specific operating hours (11 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. weekends).
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Claim 5: “Outside of the Venice location, The Win~Dow has five other locations: Santa Barbara, The Grove, Hollywood, Long Beach and Silver Lake.”
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Claim 6: “The Santa Monica debut is just the beginning — with more locations planned across the region later this year, the Santa Monica Mirror reported.”
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No evidence was provided in the web search results regarding future plans for more locations across the region later this year.
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Claim 7: “The new burger outpost will feature its signature pattys alongside fried chicken sandwiches, grain bowls and kale salads, plus dipped cones and milkshakes for dessert.”
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web search NEUTRAL — The new burger outpost will feature its signature pattys alongside fried chicken sandwiches, grain bowls and kale salads, plus dipped cones and milkshakes for dessert. A new weekend breakfast menu is …
https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/lifestyle/the-window-brings-4-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Win~Dow. The Venice-born stand brings its famous $4.50 cheeseburgers and a new breakfast menu to Santa Monica.The menu features the brand’s trademark $4.50 cheeseburgers alongside fried chicken sa…
https://smmirror.com/2026/04/smashburger-sensation-the-windo…
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web search NEUTRAL — The fried chicken sandwich held its own too: crunchy coating, tender meat, and perfect balance. And finishing with that dipped cone? Childhood joy, elevated.Win-Dow smash burger Los Angeles The Grove …
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Claim 8: “At the same time, some spaces are being backfilled by chains — including a Taco Bell Cantina set to replace 30-year resident British pub Britannia.”
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Multiple web search results confirm the planned replacement of the British pub Britannia by a Taco Bell Cantina at the Third Street Promenade area.
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web search NEUTRAL — For now, Britannia Pub still lists 318 Santa Monica Blvd as its address and posts regular operating hours on its website, and no opening date for a Taco Bell Cantina has surfaced.
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web search NEUTRAL — Taco Bell Cantina has filed permits to open in downtown Santa Monica, a location currently home to British bar and restaurant Britannia Pub.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/lifestyle/taco-bell-cantina-to…
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web search NEUTRAL — The address is currently home to the Britannia Pub, a British bar and restaurant known for catering to Philadelphia sports fans. Noone at The Brit (as it is known to locals) provided comment on ...
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Claim 9: “The smashburger spot — known for its $4.50 cheeseburgers — first launched in 2019 as a tiny walk-up window in Venice”
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Multiple web search results confirm that The Win~Dow first launched in 2019 as a walk-up window in Venice, and that it is known for its $4.50 cheeseburgers. This fact is consistently reported across different search results.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 2019 (MMXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2019th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 19th year of the 3rd millennium and the 21s…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 King County Executive election was held in King County, Washington during the 2025 United States general election. Former County Executive Dow Constantine announced in November 2024 that he w…
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Claim 10: “Now, the concept is moving into a 50-seat space at 930 Montana Ave.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that The Win~Dow is moving into a new location at 930 Montana Ave. and that this new space is described as a 50-seat location, indicating a significant expansion.
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web search NEUTRAL — The new 50-seat location at 930 Montana Ave. marks a significant expansion for the brand, which has become a primary driver in Southern California’s smashburger movement by pairing high-quality ingred…
https://smmirror.com/2026/04/smashburger-sensation-the-windo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Local burger chain The Win-Dow is planning a new location in Santa Monica, with plans to open this spring at 930 Montana Ave. Toddrickallen.com noted the signage here. The Win-Dow, which is part of th…
https://whatnow.com/los-angeles/restaurants/the-win-dow-join…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Win~Dow will open on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica this May, bringing its $4.50 smashburgers and breakfast menu as closures reshape the city.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/lifestyle/the-window-brings-4-…
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Claim 11: “The Win~Dow is set to open a new location on Santa Monica’s Montana Avenue this May”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the new outpost will feature signature patties alongside fried chicken sandwiches, grain bowls, and kale salads, plus dipped cones and milkshakes. This menu description is consistently reported.
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Claim 12: “The space, designed by Klein Agency, blends classic burger stand vibes with a more polished, modern feel — complete with indoor-outdoor seating and murals by LA artist KC Haxton, the Santa Monica Mirror reported.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the new space was designed by Klein Agency and features murals by LA artist KC Haxton, blending classic and modern vibes.
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web search NEUTRAL — The space, designed by Klein Agency, blends classic burger stand vibes with a more polished, modern feel — complete with indoor-outdoor seating and murals by LA artist KC Haxton, the Santa Monica Mirr…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/lifestyle/the-window-brings-4-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Win~Dow. The Venice-born stand brings its famous $4.50 cheeseburgers and a new breakfast menu to Santa Monica.The indoor-outdoor layout includes custom communal lounge seating and original murals …
https://smmirror.com/2026/04/smashburger-sensation-the-windo…
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