Munch Box - Chatsworth, CA

With its ’50s architecture and whimsical design, the Munch Box is an official historic landmark, and patrons visit frequently to enjoy burgers, hot dogs, fries, and sodas at picnic tables bathed in California sunshine. The chili dog is among the Valley’s best, and the hickory burger has a smoky flavor that makes it a very popular item. The shoestring fries are wonderfully crispy on their own, but a liberal blanket of chili and cheese transforms mere potatoes into pure Roadfood.

80% Approval Rating (5 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Chili Cheese Dog ($3.00)

Hickory Burger ($3.00)

Chili Cheese Fries ($3.00)

Fries ($2.00)

Written Reviews

ayersian

"Not long ago, the Munch Box sat alone—a brightly-colored island in a small sea of concrete. This local eatery is nothing more than a small burger shack that forces patrons to enjoy the Southern California sunshine from one of its counter stools. Although the real ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

12/23/2008 - ayersian, $6

Map & Directions

21532 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth, CA
818-998-9240

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	Yes
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"Spicy chili makes this dog the Valley’s best."
ayersian

"You can’t go wrong with these crispy shoestrings covered with chili and cheese."
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"The distinctly smoky flavor makes this Hickory Burger a perennial hit."
ayersian

"This regular order of fries is meant for two people."
ayersian

"There’s usually a few early birds waiting for the Munch Box cooks to flip over the “Open” sign before lunch."
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"The Munch Box stays open later in the summer months."
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"Though ample picnic tables are available, diners can sit at stools on the sidewalk. In the old days, there was even a hitching post for local equestrians."
ayersian