Consistent perfection every time! The burgers are made to order and they take the time to make your patty juicy with a nice char. Every burger I've had was prepared and presented as if for an advertisement. The bun moist and nicely grilled, toppings fresh and balanced to deliver flavor accompaniment. We get the combo so we can get the best crispy, hot, well seasoned fries that aren't greasy or heavy. Not really sure what magic happens in the kitchen but every time we've eaten here, it's been perfect. I eat here every chance I get and it's worth the stop if you're driving up/down I-5 on a long trip. Take a break, step into this bright light-filled old fashioned burger stand with its walk-up window, cozy booths, and friendly service. read more

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This place is amazing!!! I forgot to take pictures because when I got my food , I just dug in! By the time I thought of it, there wasnt much left! So good and the prices great. We had a small group of us and we got cheese curds, onion rings, burgers, chicken sandwich, milkshakes and soft serve for dessert. We used to go to a place down the street but $120 for 4 burgers and fries was just ridiculous. So glad we stopped in. Everything was good and the service was outstanding and fast. We stop in everytime we are up this way. read more

The burger was literally one of the best burgers I've ever had. It's the fresh hamburger meat they use. I was so pleasantly surprised and ate it in like 2 minutes. The French fries were fabulous also. My vegetarian mom always gets the veggie burger and it's pretty big with 3 falafel patties so she can have leftovers. I'll be back of course. Friendly owners also which is a real bonus. read more

Sten's Burger Strand - Stens Burger stand - Burgers Near Me - Dunsmuir, California

Phenomenal smash burgers. Extraordinarily juicy, tender and flavorful. Don't judge a book by its cover... They source local beef and you can really taste the difference! TBH my fiancé and I initially didn't think to stop into this little poolside burger shack because we thought it would be like all the others but truthfully it's by far my favorite burger in Siskiyou County! And there are a lot of great burgers out here! So good! read more

Sten's Burger Strand - The 2 patty smash burger with cheddar and all toppings - Burgers Near Me - Dunsmuir, California

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Right off the highway sits Sten's, a simple alternative to the hyper-ventilated burger joint just down the road. Great food too! We ordered and took our Pomeranian over to the railroad mini-park across the street. Listening closely to here my number called I noticed the owner(female)bring the dishes all the way to us! She's a doll! Thanks! read more

I love the simplicity of the burger, the potion was perfect. We ordered take out, the food was ready quickly. Would definitely order again We had the Streamliner read more

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Sten's has tough competition with Yaks right down the road, but they hold their own with delicious, fresh smash burgers! I had a Duxelles burger, which came with two patties, swiss cheese, and of course the duxelles, which is a mixture of finely chopped of mushrooms, onions, and herbs. The duxelles adds a earthly, rich flavor to the burger. The spot is old school, but full of heart. read more

Ok don't let the outside fool you. It took a while to get our food but once we did, you understand why. The burgers are hand made and seasoned well, the bun is expertly grilled on one side and soft on the other which makes a perfect texture combo in your mouth. I got the single smash burger and he got the double with cheese. Both were amazing! It can be expensive here but IMO the food is totally worth it. We wanted a shake or some ice cream but unfortunately the machine was down so we have to come back now There was some interesting art pieces in their outside eating area and beside to look at the trees for extra surprise art... 10/10 will be back! read more

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We've been here a couple of times now. The smash burgers are fresh and delicious. For an extra $3.00 you can add fries and a refillable drink. The staff is nice, the food is delicious and the prices are reasonable. read more

Sten's Burger Strand - Single smash with fries and a drink. - Burgers Near Me - Dunsmuir, California

I didn't get a chance to give credit to all the small businesses when we came to siskiyou county last month so making sure I do it now. We visited siskiyou county last month for about two weeks, we stumbled upon this hole in the wall burger joint and were pleasantly pleased with our meal. For the price and for being next to a town pool it my burger was cooked to perfection and my husband French fries were crispy just like he likes. I had a shake as well and it was pretty delicious. The only thing I'd note is it wasn't as clean inside as I would have liked but Like I said for a small burger place where It seemed like a lot of locals tend to love It was good. The service was also very good, people were kind and friendly and if we find ourselves back in the area we will be back read more

OMFG , Definitely one of the best burgers I've ever had. Will definitely be returning ! read more

Sten's Burger Strand - Double smash cheeseburger Sten's Streamliner - Burgers Near Me - Dunsmuir, California

We were heading down I-5 after picking up a bed frame in Mt. Shasta. I hadn't eaten anything yet so we stopped at Sten's Burger Strand instead of getting gas station food. It turned out to be great! Best burger I have had in a long time, and the fries were just how I like them. The ladies working there were friendly and helpful. Anytime in the future we are in the Dunsmuir/Mt. Shasta/Weed area you bet we will stop at Sten's again!!! read more

Sten's is truly a Dunsmuir gem!! Burgers made to order with everything I love on my burger. Fries are so crispy and taste like REAL potatoes. Get the fry sauce too. Everything was delicious. Highly recommended by this girl!! read more

Not a bad burger at all. Stopped here after being super disappointed by the railroad parks tacky bologna and it cleansed my palate nicely. Far better dinner than my last one and half the price. read more

Awesome shakes and soft serve ice cream and super good smash burgers and fried chicken sandwiches. Grabbed a bunch of burgers and shakes "to go" before hitting our "secret" fishing spot in Dunsmuir, and man-oh-man, does this food hit the spot when you're fishing at the river. I killed the pineapple soda milkshake that I had everyday during our camping trip. These are ridiculously good--evil for anyone trying to resist too much sugar--cause these are ridiculously addictive. These brilliant concoctions are a blend of pineapple soda mixed up with soft serve ice cream in a cup--unbelievably tasty. This drink is worth it alone. Fried cheese curds with their homemade ranch dipping sauce is also stupidly addictive. Evil if you're trying to watch your cholesterol like my doc says I should.... Come support this small business packed with friendly employees and ridiculously tasty food! read more

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I loved this place, old burger joint. We had the cheese curds with the homemade ranch and the banana split. Everything was delicious. The cook was so nice and the waitress. read more

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Excellent! John and his wife were super friendly. The interior was clean and welcoming. The deluxe burger looked amazing and tasted even better. The veggie burger was good and all of our shakes were tasty, perfectly thick and we were given the extras! The fries were golden brown and fried to perfection. A really great stop with quick off the road access. Will be stopping by again on trips to see the family! read more

Thanks for delivering to the craft show, you guys rock! The smash burger was delicious. And I love your fries. read more

The best smash burger I've ever had! (My husband is a great bbq'er, but I must say, Sten's are better).

Omg!! Best smash burgers my husband and I have ever had!! I had the smash burger with mushrooms and shallots, so so delicious and my husband had the classic smash burger and we also had Oreo shakes which were amazing. This place is such an amazing hidden gem, hole in the wall, do yourself a favor and stop by for the best smash burgers ever! Cozy, clean vibe inside as well. read more

I'm in my mid 30s, so I'd like to think I've had plenty of good burgers in my life.........but in all my life I've never had as memorable of a burger than STEN'S! I wasn't overly excited when we rolled up and saw they had smash burgers. My only experience had been that Smashburger chain, which to me is bland. Nope, nothing like that place at all. The flavor?! Out of this world. The fries, crispy perfection! It was so good I insisted to my husband we go there twice during our four day visit. Oh, and did I mention the workers are friendly and welcoming. Upon noticing our pups, they quickly handed us some treats. Both times we took our meals to go, but they do have a small inside, as well as some tables outside. Already dreaming of my next Sten's burger. Hope to go back this summer! read more

These folks were incredibly friendly. We stopped in for soft serve and it was delicious!

In the midst of checking out various waterfalls in the area while on a road trip in late June, we decided it was time to grab a quick lunch in Dunsmuir. Chose Sten's Burger Strand after doing minimal research since we were pretty hungry and had a lot we wanted to do that day and wound up very pleased with our selection. Sten's had quite possibly the best smashburger we've ever had, so good. It was a 1/3 lb smashburger split into two patties which is why it looks so massive. The smash was excellent; it had that bit of crispiness you get from smashing while also retaining a lot of juiciness within the patties. Also enjoyed the shakes we got. The family running the place was also super nice. I would definitely return if I'm ever in the area again. My partner would probably try the BBQ next time if it's available (he was really tempted by it, and it looked good) but as for myself, I'm probably gonna get the burger again haha. read more

Sten's Burger Strand - Smashburger - Burgers Near Me - Dunsmuir, California

Best burger! Hot off the grill! Crispy tots were perfect. And fast. Friendly staff too.

Today was the third time we have driven down to eat during posted business hours. we arrived on a Thursday at 1:30. Great food but it's a hit or miss if they are open. We will not waste our time again. read more

Take out | Lunch | $30-50 per person! $$$$ I'm so sad to report that we visited Sten's again today August 31st 2024. The wonderful surprise I wrote about before has turned into kind of a nightmare. I don't see any sign of the family who used to own the place and I think that's the explanation for what follows here. I didn't see any adults working, and while I don't like to criticize teenagers doing their job, an adult manager may have made a very different experience for us. The order taking was lackluster and with lots of distractions because the young person did not know the menu prices, combo details, etc. Substitutions which were agreed to did not show up on the bill, with the cost ended up being higher because of it. There was not a single order in before ours that two hamburgers and an order of tots and fries took more than 30 minutes to get prepared. The food was nowhere near the quality of previous visits. We watched The tots, fries, and hamburger patties be pulled from the frozen food bags they were bought from the store in. We both had cheese on our burger and it was almost impossible to tell that cheese had been added. The meat in the mushroom burger tasted exactly the same as the meat in the beef burger. No hair nets were being worn, nor were any food service gloves used. The cleanliness inside the small cooking area looked like it left a lot to be desired. And here's the kicker - for these two hamburgers, store-bought frozen tots and fries, and two milkshakes (The chocolate was quite good, the strawberry was ho hum), The bill was $63.04. The clerk actually announced the total at $54 which was shocking enough, but then the system added a 20% tip that she had not said anything about so when we ran the card it actually came out to $63 and change. We nearly canceled the order and left - we both wish we had listened to that first instinct. Slow service, no adult supervision, a drastic drop in the quality of food compared to what we had there before, outrageous pricing. It is no wonder that nobody was ordering anything when we got there, while Yak's, 200 ft away was filled to capacity. Unfortunately, we are down to two burger outlets in Dunsmuir which we will frequent - Yak's and Burger Barn. I encourage the folks at Sten's to take this honest criticism to heart. The previous family who owned the place was quite successful. Look back to their menu, their quality ingredients, their attention to detail, and you may find you will have a line of people outside like they did. However, you will definitely need to drastically cut your prices or you will not be around long. read more

Gourmet Food without the Gourmet Price! The food is absolutely amazing, even amaze-balls if your a cringy millennial. The fries are incredible, crunchy on the outside, and fry'ie on the inside. The milkshakes are bussin, and the milkshake selection is much bigger than it was previously. The burgers are very juicy, and high quality. And every ingredient is extremely high quality, and is made with lots of local ingredients! I HIGHLY recommend checking this place out, and if your broke it's a good alternative to Yak's! Please tag @stensburgerstrand on Instagram and share your experience! read more

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Best burger in the Northern California!! BBQ like no other on Saturdays!! Just amazing food and amazing people! read more

Sten's Burger Strand - A burger that was made by John, and it was over the top!! - Burgers Near Me - Dunsmuir, California

Must stop 10/10 smash burgers if you're headed up or down 5. Burgers were juicy and flavorful and the fries were perfectly crispy. Small indoor seating but there are a bunch of tables on the outside. read more

Really kind of perfect food. The stuff we got reminded me of going to drive ins with my dad in the early 90s in Ohio. The ingredients just seem really high quality and everything tasted soooo dang good. The customer service was really top notch, what a nice group of people! read more

Best corn dog I've ever had! We stop here whenever we are in the area and love everything!

Next-door to Dunsmuir's swimming pool you can find everything from the best of the 50s burgers, barbecue tri-tip on weekends. Small family run place at very very affordable prices. read more

Amazing smash burger! We came to Dunsmuir on a road trip and went next door to Stens to have a beer at the "other" burger joint in town. Looking at their menu it was too foo foo for us. We don't need bells and whistles; just a good burger and Stens makes just that. I ordered my burger with cheese, sautéed onions and bacon. When I bit into it, I could tell there was no bacon. My husband went back up to the counter and they had mistakenly put the bacon on his burger instead. They immediately made me a whole new burger. I would've been happy with just being given a couple of slices of bacon. This was probably one of the best burgers I've had. Seasoned perfectly and the bun was super good. In my solid top five. Great customer service and they were so gracious about the mistake. We will definitely stop here again!!! read more

I was going to try Yak's, but the closest parking spot I could find was opposite this place. I took a look at the menu and decided to give it a try. I'm SO glad I did! I got the Sten's American Dog (I'm a self-described "hot dog enthusiast"), fried cheese curds (how could I not after 20+ years in Wisconsin?), and a root beer freeze. The dog was outstanding, despite the fact that it had ketchup on it. The dog was carved to curl up a bit in the fryer, but was still juicy - a difficult trick to pull off. The New England-style bun was toasted on all sides, and as we all know, you can't have a good hot dog without a good bun. The curds were crunchy and not too greasy. The freeze could have been thicker, but that's just a matter of personal preference. I'm so glad I travel between Southern Oregon and the Bay Area a lot so I can go back! read more

Ok, so very little left of middle America. And low and behold - we found it here in Dunsmuir, CA. Right off Hwy 5, you'll find this little jem - Sten's Burgers. Reminds me of the old Foster's Freeze from my home town. In the back they're flipping juicy burgers topped with melted cheese. In the front they' are mixing up creamy shakes, Malts and fresh soft serve ice cream. Yummy!! We were between meals and we're craving for some soft serve. Their swirl was Vanila and a sweet flavor that comes from Disneyland. Too sweet for us. Barbro went with straight vanilla soft swirl. I went for the chocolate malt. OH, and as I paid, I see the sign saying "Fresh local Dunsmuir BlackBerry Shakes - limited time only". Couldn't pass this up. Bought a Blackberry shake too. Figured I would throw it in the freezer for desert tonight. Yummy!! And while we waited we were entertained by the owners son and his new 28 speed bike. Very cute. Last comment: super clean during Covid. They cleaned up right after us. Sten's - 5 stars. A must visit while staying in Dunsmuir or while driving through along Hwy. 5. Easy on/off. read more

A great place to stop and get a burger and shake. This was my second time stopping on my way from WA state to CA, and it did not disappoint. The location is easy to get to and find and there is a little park with a train car across the street. The owners are super friendly and generous. I got the burger with blue cheese, onion rings, and a shake. WAYYYY better than fast food, plus it is always nice to support locally-owned small businesses. read more

Just had a fantastic meal at Sten's! My son loved his smash burger (he said it was grilled perfectly and the meat tasted so fresh). My husband and I both tried the brisket and it was phenomenal (they have bbq specials on the weekends in the winter)! The mango soft serve was as good as hi-chew candy! Really nice couple who own the restaurant. Quick and friendly service. We look forward to coming back again! Whether you're staying in Dunsmuir or passing through, we highly recommend stopping here! read more

Sten's Burger Strand - a sign for a restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Dunsmuir, California

Open as of this summer. Just had the soft serve ice cream but the menu looks good. Seems to be new read more

Sten's Burger Strand - the outside of the restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Dunsmuir, California

They served us excellent smash burgers and fries. Bonus: a clean restroom. I highly recommend for a quick stop that won't break the bank.

Service was great, and the food was excellent. I could eat the duxelles burger on a regular basis. Got to sample some bbq ribs which are coming to the menu and they were some of the best I've ever had. I'll be back on a regular basis read more