The food is fantastic, but not worth how much it is. The burgers are very expensive and they do not come with a side. If you would like a side - you have to order it separately. We have had great customer service and some not so great customer service. The ambiance is fun (with great music) however if you don't like tight spaces this might not be the place for you! If you need a suggestion for something to eat get the poutine fries or truffle fries and either the classic burger or the fun guy burger! Could not suggest these enough! read more

Incredible food! Came on a recommendation for a colleague of mine. Great selection of burgers available. I had a standard classic with American, bacon and a fried egg. They have a chipotle cocoa ketchup, which is unexplainable on how good it is. Great service and lots of seating. read more

A local burger joint with unique burger combinations and sauces you just CANT find anywhere else. Try as hard as I can - their special sauce bar, crispy fries and juicy burger just has me going out of my way to come back. What's better than French fries dipped in a milkshake (which you can also do here with or w/o alcohol haha)? TRUFFLE fries dipped in marshmallow sauce. If you love the sweet and salty combination, ong you will be dumping this sauce in everything. I ALWAYS get literally every sauce: garlic aioli, chipotle cocoa ketchup, jalapeño ranch, guajillo chili dip. Each sauce is delicious in its own way. On a burger that already has enough flavor by itself, or on 3 differently flavors of fries - the combinations are endless here. They can turn any burger into a vegetarian burger, a turkey burger or a salad. I wasn't a fan of the seasoning on the salad so even if you are on a cut or watching what you eat. Please come here with the intention of treating yourself and enjoying some good food. A local spot known around the community, they call your name on the intercom when the food is ready so keep your ears peeled. Extra parking in the back lot if you can't find anything on Mass street. read more

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Way over rated. One time the burger was very rare and when I complained they said that's how they served them. The next time I went with a group I made sure to have them cook it all the way. It was pretty good but not even in my top 3 burger locations in Lawrence. Sonic beats them and they are not in my top 3 either. read more

I stopped in for the first time in a while yesterday & was glad I did. The service was fine & the restaurant seemed clean. I got a classic burger and side of sweet potato fries. The fries and marshmallow sauce were as delicious as I remembered. The burger was good, but not as good as I remembered. It was as if the meat quality wasn't as good as it used to be. It wasn't bad. Just not fantastic. I will return. read more

The Burger Stand - Burgers Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

love the burger stand for a quick bite and good vibes. next on my list is to attend one of their events read more

The Burger Stand - impossible classics and truffle fries - Burgers Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Easy to order with plenty of options. Just walk right in, grab a menu, order at the counter, wait for them to call your name over the PA, and enjoy. doesn't get any easier than that. I liked that there were plenty of seating options both inside and outside. It's got a nice college town vibe to it. The food was great, they got the Nashville hot chicken right. plus there are actually a lot of vegetarian options. read more

Delicious food. Great atmosphere. Our family really loved this place. Definitely recommend and need one of those restaurants in Saint Joseph, Missouri, where we are from. read more

The Burger Stand - Awesome food, great atmosphere. - Burgers Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

I've been coming to the Burger Stand since they opened way back in the day and I was still a student at KU. I have to say that as far as consistency goes, they are one of those places that has so far managed to really maintain their commitment to quality and remain unchanged in the best ways possible for over a decade. The truffle fries are still amongst the best french fries really within driving distance of Kansas City, the dipping sauces alone would bring me back, but the fries are great solo as well. The burgers are insanely good. Every single one I've had has hit the spot. AND, they still have a great tap list, and casual ambiance that makes this place sing. Ever since covid they opened up a patio in the front which is where we sat on our most recent visit, and it was honestly great, especially for kids as it was a bit less loud, and if a kid dropped a fry on the ground there was a fat and happy squirrel nearby ready to pick it up. Overall, I'm so grateful this place is still as wonderful as it was when I was in my twenties, and I'm sure we'll be back. read more

The Burger Stand - Burgers Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

We loved burger stand when it was in Topeka, and this location is just as great. The menu is wonderful, everyone is awesome, always a great stop. read more

The Burger Stand - Mac and cheese - Burgers Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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I finally got a chance to compare this BS to the Topeka BS and let me tell you, both are absolutely fantastic! Food: I am so picky about burger buns, not too hard, not too squishy, they must be just right. This place does just that plus they are so warm and fresh. Service: I appreciate staff who take the time to see if you have everything you need even though you are responsible for getting your own sauces (omg the sauces are out of this world). Ambiance: very upbeat and friendly people who are here to enjoy food. Next to a couple of my favorite places here I will definitely return. read more

I absolutely love the Burger Stand! Lots of vegetarian options including a killer spicy shiitake burger which is probably far from healthy, but it's amazing. My favorite French fries in all of Kansas, the truffle fries are worth the visit on their own. Trendy, cool spot in Lawrence. Does a great business, and it's easy to see why. Huge selection of really unique burger combos, a must stop in Lawrence! read more

The Burger Stand - Truffle fries and spicy shiitake burger - Burgers Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

New special the Kanamori burger was awesome ! And the service was great the cook Jalen is the best ! read more

The Burger Stand - Kanamori Burger - Burgers Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Let me start by saying the burger was actually very good. I appreciated the flavor and uniqueness of my meal. I also thought the cashier was very friendly, and the overall vibe of the place is super cool! However, I likely would not return unless they resolve an issue: pricing. The menu prices seem reasonable for a sit-down restaurant, but it's not really a sit-down place because you're not getting a waiter (you get your food yourself). So, the menu prices are a bit high. On top of that, you get hit with an automatic 15% "hospitality fee", which is not a tip. Then, after you pay, you get prompted to leave an additional tip! What! Makes no sense and I'm feeling a bit swindled. To the management/staff: I understand you want a "semi" tip for cleaning and caring for the tables in the restaurant before/after people leave. Great! Then incorporate that 15% directly in the prices for all to see. Or, have people sit down and be served by a waiter with a regular tipping system. Trying to do one half takeout and one half sit down with full sit down pricing is disingenuous to the paying customer! I don't plan to return or recommend until it gets fixed. Without the pricing shenanigans, this is easily at least a 4-star review. I'd love to come back with a fixed system and update my rating! read more

The Burger Stand - Smoke Burger - Burgers Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Grabbed a burger "Kobe" and fries. They were both decent, I like having the extra fry dipping sauces but the food was just ok. Not much of a WOW factor. We typically only go to Lawrence for events and we had a graduation to attend, so wanted something new. read more

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Dinner last night at the Burger Stand at the Casbah. We had a burger that we customized huge burger cooked perfectly. I added some spicy hot habanero relish. I got the side of cheese, bacon fries, and it was enough to feed four people and my buddy got fries and a beer. I got a Butterfinger milkshake. Everything was really great and not having things like normal mayonnaise. I like it. read more

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We went today for a Bingo event and had such a great time with our hosts Marie Queerie and Karma. I had a drink called "Listen Linda" which was a very refreshing tequila drink. After Bingo and a couple of drinks we had dinner...a couple of sammys and fries. I got aburger called Muenster Smash with fresh jalapeños and cheese and fixins. Forgot the pics. Hubby got the catfish sandwich. Everything was delicious and fun. This place has 3 levels and is very cool with brick/ limestone walls wood staircase and accents. When ordering you walk to the counter. No table service. read more

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Solid food! Burgers and truffle fries were solid! Service was good for small spaces and crowd.

I always try to stop in at the burger stand when I'm in LFK. First, they have an awesome tap list. They have so many great craft beers on tap. They usually have some pretty hard to find ones so definitely check that out to start. They also do monthly specials with a variety of items and the creativity is outstanding. If one of the specials looks interesting, I usually try it. A few years ago, I tried the Elvis burger complete with bacon, peanut butter, and banana pudding. Sounds super weird but was so good! This time I tried the September specials The Pear Nut-cessities. It consisted of a Salt Creek beef patty topped with grilled pickled pears, a walnut miso sauce, greens, and whole walnuts. It was good. Not as good as the Elvis but still good. My standard menu favorites include: The Black and Blue Burger with Blue cheese, granny smith apple chutney & assorted greens. The chutney is *chefs kiss*. The Barnyard Bash-Fried chicken breast with sliced avocado, applewood smoke bacon, swiss cheese, spicy honey mustard bbq sauce & assorted greens. This is one of my all time favorite chicken sandwiches. And last but not least the Smoke Burger with Applewood smoked bacon, gouda cheese & chipotle-cocoa ketchup. So savory and rich. The sweet potato fries are also a favorite. A side is huge but they have a larger size that could accommodate two people easily. They offer a variety of sauces. I like the aioli. A fun one is the marshmallow. It's good with the sweet potato fries but it is a little sweet for my palate. The offer shakes, kids meals, hot dogs, salads, veggie burgers and even gluten free buns so I feel confident in saying that there is something for everyone. Something that I think is cool (but I'm sure a bit controversial depending on who you ask) is the hospitality fee. 15% is automatically charged to each ticket and is goes towards providing a higher livable base wage and to expand benefits like health insurance, sick pay, and parental leave. It is NOT gratuity! I'm assuming they went this route instead of raising the menu prices to offset the cost and I'm here for it. read more

The Burger Stand - The Pear Nut-Cessities Sweet potato fries Pickles - Burgers Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Once again this place is stellar. I LOVE The Smoke Burger. I can't describe all the wonderful flavors - because I already did that in a review. :P The truffles french fries are more than worth getting and not sharing. Whenever I go to a concert in Lawrence I look forward to going to The Burger Stand. read more

The Burger Stand - The smoke burger - Burgers Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Cool spot on Mass. One of the best burgers I've had. Most rave about the fries...mehhh. They were fine. Service limited to an order station & they were friendly. Seemed a little on the pricey side but again, great burger. read more

I was in Lawrence doing some shopping and decided to stop by this location. It had been a while since I had eaten a burger, so it was the perfect time for me to indulge in one. I ordered the Kobe burger with a basket of Cajun fries. When the food came out it looked amazing. The burger was flavorful, juicy, and slightly sweet. The tomato-aioli paired well with all the other ingredients in the burger. However, when I began eating the cajun fries, I noticed over time I wasn't able to taste the potato anymore because of the seasoning. The fries looked over seasoned and it started to burn my mouth. There was enough seasoning at the bottom of the basket to season a new set of fries. Unfortunately, because of how spicy the fries were, I was unable to finish the basket of fries. Overall, I was left slightly dissatisfied with the food. If I were to return to this location in the future, I would try different fries next time. I'm unsure if that's how the cajun fries are normally, but I recommend anyone not used to very spicy foods to be cautious ordering them. read more

The Burger Stand - Kobe Burger - Burgers Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Best restaurant in Lawrence! The burgers are always great, but they also have really good salads, milkshakes, and other food. The servers are always really nice and helpful. Not a great place for if you want to have conversations, as it can be a little loud, but if the weathers nice the outside area is fun. Only complaint is that sometimes the upstairs tables can be a little sticky and unkept. Other than that it's pretty clean. read more

Our dinner stop at The Burger Stand was totally worth the slight drive off the highway into downtown Lawrence! As first time visitors my daughter and I loved the chill vibe of the burger stand. Easy ordering system - you walk up and order, then find a seat on the main level or upstairs. They call your name when your food is ready. The atmosphere is sort of fast casual, but cooler. The brightly colored chalkboard menu, the friendly staff... all felt fun and welcoming. Our food hit the spot. Daughter ordered the Smoke burger, I chose the Barnyard Bash choosing grilled chicken rather than fried. We also shared a basket of truffle fries. Both were good. I loved the combo of grilled chicken, avocado and honey mustard bbq. Delicious! The truffle fries were good, but fries are one of those things I enjoy during and not after. The Burger Stand offers several dipping sauces to go with the fries... your sure to find a few favorites. Had we been hungrier I would've tried a shake, too! Located along the lively downtown strip which was bright & festive with holiday decorations. I'm not in Lawrence often, but I'd absolutely return to this great dining spot! read more

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The food was delicious: burgers, chicken sandwich, fries and shake were all raved about by my whole family. (I especially recommend the salted sweet potato fries with marshmallow sauce!) Enjoyed the atmosphere, prices were good, plenty of seating, service was friendly. Would definitely return! read more

Good food but deceptive pricing. They AUTOMATICALLY ADD a 15% HOSPITALITY FEE when you order at the counter then spin the square card reader around to ask you for an ADDITIONAL 5%, 10%, 15% TIP - all for counter service and you pickup your food when they call your name on the loud speaker. Very easy to rack up a $70-$80 bill for 4 people here. Everything is a la cart. The food is good, but do they ever price gouge. Save your sit down dining money for a sit down restaurant with some friendly waitstaff. read more

The Burger Stand - AUTOMATIC 15% Hospitality Fee then ask you to TIP!! - Burgers Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Super busy at lunch time. The spot was recommended by a Kansas native. The garlic aioli was so tasty. I got the classic burger. My friend got the burger with the spicy jam. The truffle Parmesan fries were absolutely delicious. It looks small at first glance, but they have outside, upstairs, and bar seating. I wouldn't recommend going with too large of a group at those busy time or May take awhile To get food and find somewhere to sit. read more

The Burger Stand sits at the top of burger spots for me after 7 months of living in Kansas. First off, the location is awesome being right in the heart of Mass street. I enjoy walking around that area and grabbing a great burger and fries is like the chef kiss to a day in Lawrence. They recently opened the inside seating and I can't wait to enjoy the atmosphere once again. As far as actual meal, I have had both the blue cheese burger and smoke burger with truffle fries. The burger is always cooked to your exact preference. The meat is lightly packed to bring out a softer texture from a typical burger. I feel like this brings out more juicy flavors with each bite. I mean meat, cheese, and bun would just be enough for me to give burger stand a 4 out of 5 but the fries just take it to the next level The fries are always perfectly cooked with tons of crunch and tons of truffle taste and smells. The uniqueness of the jalapeño ranch sauce and bbq really push the side to a 5 out of 5. My only critique is the toppings on some of these burger sound good (apple chutnew, and the Gouda cheese ) but I prefer simpler ingredients so I suggest substitution or just getting it on the side. As I noted, the burger is a 4 out of 5, which is still great! But, when you consider the fries, the environment they create, and the rarity of getting a good burger in Lawrence or neighboring cities, THE burger stand deserve a 5 out of 5 overall. read more

The Burger Stand - Smoke Burger with Truffle fries. great choice if you like Smokey and BBQ flavors on your burger - Burgers Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

This is one of the best places for burgers in Lawrence. They have a good variety of sauces ( not all of them good) but at least you have the option to choose and not just the typical mayo, mustard or ketchup. There is a ketchup with cocoa that is delicious. Burgerwise I recommend the Kobe burger. The smoked one is good but Kobe burger way better. Prices are decent. More in the upper limit for Lawrence read more

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First Impression Fun, hip vibes from the moment you walk in. You'll see all the food on the chalkboard menu along with creative monthly specials. Extensive beer options as well! Food The beef on the Kobe burger was cooked to perfection and the sauce that came with it served as great balance. If you want to add more there are many sauces you can have on the side. Personally I love the Parmesan aioli and jalapeño ranch. They also go perfect with the truffle fries which have an awesome crisp and savory cheese sprinkled all over. Final Verdict Truly a Lawrence classic, but I'd also put this place up against fancier burger places around the country. Tasty food in a venue that really screams "Lawrence". Great for lunch, dinner, or later night munchies. 5 stars. read more

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I love a good burger and this joint did not disappoint. It checks all of the boxes. 1. Beef and vegetarian patty options include bean, cauliflower and impossible. 2. The fries are just as good (some may say better) than the burgers. We ordered one truffle and one cheese. Mmm. So good. 3. Don't forget to order a side of the garlic aioli for dipping. 4. A wide selection of local beers compliment the burgers. They also serve milk shakes and sodas if you want non alcoholic options. 5. Safe Safe Safe. Socially distanced tables outdoors make for great people watching on Mass St. Masks are required by staff and patrons. Will definitely be back. Can't wait to try other items on the menu. read more

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The Burger Stand is always wonderful, and their truffle parmesan fries are easily my favorite fries from anywhere in Lawrence or KC. I wanted to write a Covid specific, fall of 2020 update to my review because things are so different right now. For starters, please keep on supporting the businesses on Mass St. if you're able to. On a recent visit, I was saddened to see so many shuttered, whether temporarily or permanently. During Covid and warmer weather: You ordered from a little walk-up window, wearing a mask. They have converted the sidewalk and parking spaces into protected patio seating. It's limited, but it works well if you're able to find a table. We had a million bees hovering around while we ate, but I liked the overall setup well enough. Food wise: I've had tons of burgers here that are great, and recently tried their plant based buffalo cauliflower. It was pretty good, but drenched in bleu cheese which overpowered the rest of it. Like a lot of veggie burgers, it started off good then got kinda mushy and fell apart towards the end. I'd try something else next time. Wife got the chickpea burger and it was kind of the same story, just less flavor overall. If you take one thing away from this: TRUFFLE PARMESAN FRIES! Get them with the spicy aioli, or their cocoa ketchup and kick back and enjoy the next five minutes of deep-fried bliss. Keep on doing your thing Burger Stand, and hopefully come winter there's a way to keep it rolling. read more

Food was really good, loved all the options of sauce, pretty fast as well. Milkshakes were good Service was a bit rude Didn't really like the dark atmosphere but it was fine Overall good read more

Very cool atmosphere and lots of options for your foodie tastes. My son and I were in town for a football camp and this was the perfect spot. Lots of seating and a simple, easy order walk up ordering system. Plenty of sauce options once you get your burger and all at a reasonable price. It's a local, don't miss spot for a great lunch or dinner. read more

My first time here. SIL likes their vegan options so I figured why not give it a try. Good atmosphere, friendly service, reasonable prices. I'm not a vegan but the tot-chos w/ the impossible meat was delicious. I'd like to go back and see if their beef burgers are as good. read more

The Burger Stand - Vegan Totchos, 100% recommend - Burgers Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Best fried pickles EVER!!! Crispy, seasoned to perfection and perfect with a hearty Heifenweisen. Yeah great burger but the fried pickles are Devine!!! read more

Great outdoor patio space! The servers were courteous and kept the outdoor space clean. If you are in the mood for sweet potato fries with a cinnamon taste this is your place. the spice overpowered this dish! the berry bison burger was tasty on its own (ask for the rhubarb on the side) unless you are a fan of a fruity tart burger. the shake is not recommended for a hot day to drink outdoors unfortunately it wasn't thick enough. Not a 5 because of the fries, and the condiment station wasn't the cleanest, or well maintained. customers just seemed to bottleneck in this location, with take-out orders and servers quickly moving. read more

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This place is conflicting for me as far as a review. We have never been here and walked in to no one saying hi or greeting us. We stood there for awhile and thought well let's grab that one seat left at the bar. There was a long line but it appeared it was for to go orders. I don't know, anyway we received a hello at the bar and then after our first drink order we basically didn't exist. We had to ask to order more, we had to ask for water, no one even asked if we needed anything or apologized for the incredibly long wait for our food, heck we had to ask for the bill. I'm not kidding you it's like we did not exist! Basically what I am getting to is with an added 15% I guess they do not care. Regardless of service they still get a tip. I have experienced this same behavior in Miami where they do the same added gratuity. The service alone is what brought the stars down for me. Now on to what you came for, The food which Deserves a 4 star review. Although it took an awfully long time to receive. The bacon burger was delicious and ordered at medium was perfectly done. They have a fun and unique menu of fries. The bacon and cheddar basket of fries was a good size with a nice heaping of toppings. The spicy mushroom "burger" was super tasty (had a good but mellow kick) it was certainly a different choice but enjoyable. We decided we had to try these alcohol milkshakes, and they did not disappoint! I got the rum and Carmel sauce one... let's just say you have to try it! I would have taken a picture but I was just too excited! My friend ordered the peppermint shake (not my favorite flavor) but she loved it. If you come for sure save room for one of these. Overall I wouldn't say no to coming back but I'd perhaps do a to go order. read more

The Burger Stand - Burgers Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Stopped in while back in the area. Nice burgers with fresh made buns. I always would just get the traditional burger with fries due to their amazing sauces. They make their own ketchups and sauces and these are prefect for the fries and to pour some on each bit of the burger. The chipotle cocoa ketchup has a nice zing that works well for the fries. If you want a more desert feel the roasted marshmallow dip is good in small amounts as it is quite sweet. The garlic parmesan aioli is one of my favorite to pour over the burgers after you add some of their while grain mustard on the burger. read more

A former local recommended this place and I'm so glad we went during our time in Lawrence. The burgers are excellent. So are the truffle fries. If I were to go back some day I'd definitely try the milkshakes (they were unavailable that night). read more