Irv's Burgers in West Hollywood is set to close Thursday after dishing out hamburgers and fries for 63 years.
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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.

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)

Customers wait to order at Irv's Burgers in West Hollywood, which was set to close Thursday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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