My husband and my friend stopped by to grab a quick lunch after stopping by the gas station. The burgers were delicious and the cajun fries were amazing as well! Would definitely recommend stopping by during your travels! Service was fast and the restaurant was cute with a gas station next to it! read more

Stan's Burger Shak - French Fries - Burgers Near Me - Hanksville, Utah

Typical burger place with lots of option. I got the chicken burger and liked that I had the choice of fried or grilled. The buns were a little dense though. Hubby got a salad so also they have healthy options. Kids got the shake and while it was good, it was more like a soft serve consistency. We went during a quieter time and there 1 other family. It took about 10 mins to get our food. The dining area was clean and decor had many interresting "life lesson" quotes. read more

Fast food type joint that is open early. We came here to pick up sandwiches for a hike. The turkey avocado sandwich was delicious and hit the spot with a hint of tartness from the pickles. read more

Told you we would be back! After exploring Factory Butte and Moonscape Overlook in Caineville, we had to smash a combo at this establishment. Located within a gas station and gift shop, Stans is a great burger joint. Place your order, then stroll to the shop section to browse all the shirts and merchandise. We didn't see any prices posted, so stayed away from the honey trap ourselves. DO NOT SKIP THE SHAKES!! Pick a flavor you haven't had and roll with it. On TV they loop a cool video that shows the highlights of endless cool stuff to see in the area. They cajun fries really stuck out this trip, being super crispy! See you next time when in magical Hanksville! read more

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Have to stop every time I make my way near Hanksville. Food is delicious, vibe is nice, and service is quick. read more

Stan's Burger Shak - Hanksburger with Cheese, Small Fry and Shake - Burgers Near Me - Hanksville, Utah

This is what a burger place should be. Super solid burgers. No pretentiousness. Buns are fresh and excellent texture. Burgers taste like a burger should/ delicious and not over seasoned. Fries are battered and crispy. read more

Stan's Burger Shak - Double cheeseburger combo - Burgers Near Me - Hanksville, Utah

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After visiting Goblin Valley State Park and traveling towards Bryce Canyon, the Fat Man and his wife wanted lunch. Cruising into Hanksville, Utah. We stopped at Stan's Burger Shak. Stan's is a casual eatery dishing up grilled burgers, fries, and shakes near Lake Powell. We decided to split lunch and started with a Banana Shake. It was a very thick vanilla soft serve with good banana flavor and a few chunks of real banana. I like mine a little thinner, but this was a good shake, and they give you a proper amount in the shake. Next up, we went with the double burger and fries. The fries were cooked well with good crunch and seasoned well. They are out of a bag, and the serving size is adequate. The veggies on the burger were fresh and offered good crunch and texture to the burger. The brioche bun was fresh and had a good chew, a slightly sweet and buttery flavor. The American cheese was melted well and offered a gooey texture. The burger sauce was very sweet but helped cut through the burger patties. The patties tasted like they were frozen pre-formed and had minimal seasoning. The burger-to-bun ratio was okay, the patties were thin but not smashed; however, the burger lacked flavor and did not satisfy the palate. Stan's has a full menu of burgers, wraps, fries, onion rings, salads and sandwiches. Pretty much everything you would expect from a roadside burger joint. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. The Fat Man says that Stan's Burger Shak is NOT Fat Man Approved. read more

Stan's Burger Shak - Double burger with fries - Burgers Near Me - Hanksville, Utah

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Stan's is good. Not as good as a place like Five guys on the East Coast, but certainly notable for Hanksville, Utah. Milkshakes are made with soft serve ice cream and are very sweet and rich. There is NO REASON to get any size larger than SMALL. read more

Stan's Burger Shak - Double cheeseburger and large "Cajun" fries. Don't get the double. Single is better balanced. Good, but not as good as Five Guys. - Burgers Near Me - Hanksville, Utah

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A great place with great food, They are quick and courteous, and if you're looking for more than bugers they offer Chicken sandwiches which you can pick grilled or crispy and I LOVE the turkey avocado sandwich. Highly recommend read more

Definitely a must stop place in Hanksville. The burgers are delicious and cooked just right. We even got a "puppy patty" with no salt or seasoning for our dogs. It was pup-approved! Be sure to try their Fry Sauce. The counter service is quick and friendly. There's plenty of seating inside and a dog-friendly patio outside. We always look forward to stopping here on our way through. read more

This restaurant was next door to the motel where I was staying, so dinner was really convenient. It has a Western theme which works given that we're in the Utah desert. They have a good sized menu including ice cream and shakes. I settled on the fish sandwich combo which included fries. The fish was nicely breaded and the taste was outstanding. I can't think of a better fish sandwich. The fries were crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside. Perfect for me. I liked the meal so much that I went back the next night for the same meal. I really do recommend this restaurant. Stop by whenever you pass through Hanksville. As an aside, I did not have a shake or ice cream, but the diners next to me were saying how good their shakes were. Sorry I forgot to take a picture of my meal. I just dived right in and finished it off. read more

Big burgers here. And super thick shakes. If you're hungry, this is the place to stop. Gas station and gift shop here as well. Plenty of parking. read more

Stan's Burger Shak - This was a small shake. Lots of flavors to choose from. - Burgers Near Me - Hanksville, Utah

Cheeseburgers are delicious and cooked to order. Add whatever toppings you prefer, Crispy fries and even milkshakes. Lots more to choose from but that's what I got. Cheeseburger with ketchup and pickles. Eat in or carry out. My husband got the double cheeseburger (pictured) read more

Stan's Burger Shak - Double cheeseburger w/ lettuce and mayo - Burgers Near Me - Hanksville, Utah

If you've never been to Stan's before, your eyes will be wide with shock at the monster-sized milkshakes here. While my family was hiking Capitol Reef on a weekday, we bumped into some hikers who highly recommended Stan's for a quick dinner. They raved about their milkshakes and the extensive selection of flavors and the ability to mix and match flavors too. They just forgot to mention the size of the shakes. Hungry after a long day of hiking, my family stopped by Stan's on our way from Capitol Reef to Canyonlands. The exterior is nothing fancy as it shares the building with a truck stop. There are a few covered picnic tables outside, but majority of the seating is inside the restaurant. We walked into the restaurant and up to the counter to order. Next to the counter they have a Trip Advisor Best Fast Food Restaurant of 2022. Their burger/sandwich menu is quite large and includes Hank Burgers (hamburgers), Hank Burgers with cheese (cheeseburgers), Fish Sandwiches, Chicken Wraps, Duke Burgers (bacon cheeseburgers) and many more. You can also order thee burgers as a combo which includes a side and drink. As far as sides, they have French fries, onion rings, Cajun fries (curly fries), jalapeño poppers, deep fried mushrooms, etc. Lastly, their shake menu had at least twenty different flavors including some unique ones like coconut, mango, grasshopper (mint with Oreo cookie), banana cream pie, apple crumble, and peach cobbler. Note that you can upgrade your combo drink to a shake for an extra fee if not already included. I ordered a Hankburger Combo #1 which included a Hankburger, side of fries (I swapped out for Cajun fries), and a milkshake (i got blackberry). Like a typical fast food restaurant, they call your name when your food is ready. We got our shakes within 10 minutes of ordering and our food within 15 minutes. The Hankburger was honestly just passable; nothing extraordinary by any means. The Cajun fries were also just okay. However, my companions ordered the regular French fries and those were the BEST FRENCH FRIES I've ever had in my life. They are not like your ordinary fries; these ones have a delectable crispy coating (cornstarch maybe?) and are fried to perfection. I normally don't like deep fried foods, but these fries were very addicting. As aforementioned, the shakes are HUGE and double the size of height of the soft drink cup it comes in. While the blackberry shake was good, our favorite was the Peach Cobbler milkshake. It had chunks of peaches and pieces of oatmeal crumble adding great texture and taste to an already creamy and thick milkshake- did I mention they serve their milkshakes with a spoon instead of a straw? Overall: 4/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 3.5/5 for atmosphere read more

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Decent somewhat fast food restaurant. Food is mostly fried options, executed acceptably. No frills dining area. Prices are reasonable. Not many choices in area, so not a bad choice if looking for grub. read more

They are just about the only game in town, but they don't skate by on that. Peach shake had chunks of fruit. Bison Burger was delicious. So were the turkey bacon ranch wrap and fish sandwich. If you are in this part of the world, stop by! read more

Food was so freaking good! And fresh! Staff was nice and the restrooms are super clean. There was also a store connected to it so I was able to get some last minute supplies for my trip. All in all a fantastic place to eat! read more

A great affordable option in the Hanksville area, where there are limited restaurant options. They have shakes, hamburgers, sandwiches, and fries - it's a classic burger joint. I got the garden burger twice, and it was decent. Definitely wasn't the best veggie burger I've ever had, but it wasn't terrible either. It came with an aioli and cucumbers, lettuce, tomato, onion. The fries here were actually really yummy. Super delicious! They're extra, not included with your burger order. The space was huge and had plenty of seating. You order at the counter and they call out your number when your food is ready. It was fairly quick service, we never had to wait long for the burgers. The shakes looked delicious but we were too full to try them and they're huge. read more

Website AND google has wrong hours Great shakes though!! But they closed early at 8PM with people still inside eating, website clearly says 9PM everyday and google 10PM which are wrong. Disappointing, was very excited read more

I enjoy their burgers and shakes. We tried a lot of flavors and they were all good. The service is typically fast and attentive. It's not a very healthy option but it does the trick! read more

The burger was a very tasty with an even better milkshake! French fries are beer battered and the staff was extremely nice!

We were so excited to try Stan's, but I have to say, we were very disappointed! First, it started when I ordered a fish sandwich, but received a chicken sandwich. I was going to take it back, but we were in a little bit of a hurry since we wanted to go to Goblin State Park, so I decided to just go ahead and eat the breaded chicken sandwich. The chicken was overcooked, and hard to eat, and it was half the size of my bun. I got a coke, which was flat, by the way.. But, I am giving them 2 stars because the fries were good. We will not be going back to this place. read more

Great place to stop after driving through the desert. The shakes are super refreshing. The burger was very good. Kids loved the corn dogs. The fries are crispy and salty and they have the perfect fry sauce. The restrooms are sooooo clean - perfect bonus! read more

If you want just a burger this is a good spot. Not fancy just a burger spot. Milkshakes are great as well

I have come to Stan's burgers since I was nine. Anytime my family goes to Lake powell we make this stop. I love there Cajun fries which are curly fries basically. Any burger you get will hit the spot. Best meet Pattie's high quality bun and there is just a lot going on there. I usually always get a shake. Literally any shake you get is great. I believe this is on of the best kept secrets when it comes to pit stops. read more

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Friendly and informative counter service, delish eats and fast delivery of food in a clean environment! Would def be back if ever in town! Thanks, Stan the Man! read more

Food was much better than we anticipated. Delicious turkey avocado sandwich on multigrain bread, seasoned fries and a coffee milkshake that was delicious. Quick service too. read more

Family felt ths burgers were overcooked. Chicken tenders had a nice amount of crispy batter and flavor but were also a tad overdone. Fries were good. We didn't have room for shakes tho they looked popular. Lots of seating inside tho the seating to the tables are quite tight. read more

Connected to a gas station and walking distance from a hotel is a burger place called Stan's Burger Shak. The burgers are huge, fresh and cooked to order. Their fries are hot and crispy with a delicious fry sauce. They have a huge selection of milkshakes are thick and a perfect ending to a meal. Most of their combos come with a milkshake. You order and pick up at the counter. Service is fast and friendly. read more

Great burger and shakes in the middle of nowhere. It was a perfect punctuation point at the end of a phenomenal ride. And the official greeter is the best! read more

Stan's Burger Shak - Burger, Hanksburger with Cheese , Small Fry and Shake - Burgers Near Me - Hanksville, Utah

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After a long day of hiking at Capitol Reef these burgers and shakes hit the spot. Shakes were so thick, but seemed to be made with a vanilla base so even though we got chocolate, there wasn't a strong chocolate flavor. We also got their onion rings which was the highlight of the meal for me, so good! read more

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This place was delicious!!! From the burgers to the fries to the shakes! Everything was amazing!! The young girl who helped us was the sweetest person. Definitely recommend this place if you're ever in the area. read more

Stan's is great. Is it because you get great food? Or is it because you're on your way to Lake Powell and therefore happy? Or on your way back from Lake Powell and although you are well on your trip there's just nothing like Stan's to hit the spot? Probably all of the above. I've eaten here many times. I love their burgers. I love their Turkey Avocado Sandwich, and I love their Chicken Strips. Their Piccadilly fries are a great break from regular fries....But most of all, I love their shakes, especially their fruit ones....those count as healthy, right? Service is always friendly and you get your food fast. If there's a long line don't worry, it moves pretty quickly. Can't wait to go back on our next Powell adventure. read more

Stan's Burger Shak - Turkey Avocado Sandwich. Large, filling, and delicious. - Burgers Near Me - Hanksville, Utah

The burgers were average and cold. The shakes were pretty good. Fairly good food for being in the middle of nowhere.

Classic burger and fries spot. It is the best place to eat right before a week at Lake Powell and then again on your way back home. I ordered the turkey avocado sandwich. I liked how fresh and filling it was. This is a menu item that I will continually order. We ordered a side of piccadilly fries to share in our group. They were delicious and something I would order again. Of course, we ordered 2 shakes (large and small pictured, the small is more than enough for me.) There are so many flavors to choose from and the seasonal flavors always sound so good. It's hard to choose which one to order! What I like about Stan's is that there is an option for everyone. The food comes out fast and the milkshakes hit the spot on a hot summer day. Stan's continues to be a family tradition right before our Lake Powell week! read more

Stan's Burger Shak - Turkey Avocado Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Hanksville, Utah

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It delivered the goods! Fast food- but good. We were looking for a place to grab s quick meal and this seemed like the natural spot. We enjoyed our meal and watched a fierce thunderstorm from our car. A sweet vacation memory! read more

Unfortunately, there aren't many restaurant options in Hanksville. Stan's and Blondies are both burger joints and Stan's only bests Blondie's by a small margin. However... Blondie's is now closed, so I suspect Stan's wins by default... After a long day of canyoneering and hiking through the desert, the Double Bacon Cheeseburger from Stan's was pretty good. French fries and Oreo shake were disappointing though. Fries weren't fresh and instead were the typical frozen and fried variety. Oreo shake was runny and over-mixed. If you're traveling through Hanksville and need something to eat, Stan's is OK. But if you can wait, keep traveling, and get something to eat further down the road, I'd recommend it. read more

Best , the absolute BEST burger in ALL OF UTAH! Courteous service & clean establishment for sure.

OMG Do not go past Hanksville without stopping here and enjoying the best burger, fries and shake I have had ever in the whole USA! Tables and restaurant was clean and was able to distance ourselves from other customers so felt COVID safe. Service was fast , friendly and the food was so fresh and delicious, plus the prices were so much less than anywhere else we ate on our roadtrip. What a bargain! Great place to rest from driving and satisfy your appetite! read more

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Food is amazing, arguably the best burger in the state,,good food, fast service, great buffalo burger,shakes are great. Best get you some.when it looks like the lines are out the door it not a long wait.you will leave full with a smile , unlike some other place In town, that's not open very much and over priced for what you get. Go to the burger shack you'll be happy you did read more