I stopped by here after picking up some 3D printing supplies at Micro Center, and it was a great find. The atmosphere is perfect if you're looking for a spot with delicious food and a relaxed, casual vibe. The service was excellent--specifically Natalie, who was incredibly helpful. I asked her for her take on the Miso Burger, and her description was spot on and helped me decide it was exactly what I was looking for. We did have a bit of a wait for the food, but honestly, it was expected given what we ordered, and the quality made it well worth it. Also, don't sleep on the Meyer Lemon Aioli; it was the perfect pairing with the fries. Definitely a solid go-to for a casual meal read more

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Tried The Stand and enjoyed it! We were greeted at the counter before ordering. The restaurant is very clean with plenty of seating. I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich. It was pretty good overall. A bit messy but nothing a napkin couldn't fix. My daughter ate most of her burger. The fries were okay. I'd go back if we were in the area again and try a few other options. FYI: Parking was pretty challenging at lunch time. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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Love this place Everytime. It's one of those places where pretty much everything on the menu is good and you come back over and over because there are so many good options. I think the meat quality is also pretty good. I also love it because my kids have so many options. The service is usually pretty good. We also used them for catering and it was perfect. It's clean. There is always a game in. I think they are a bit stingy with the napkins. read more

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Stopped into The Stand for lunch today and was not disappointed! The restaurant is clean and cozy and the World Cup was on (Japan vs. Brazil). The service was fast and friendly and the staff explained my options for cooking the burger. I chose a medium rare The Stand Burger with nothing on it, add Havarti and Blue Cheese, wow! A perfect flavor combination, complimented with a fresh brioche bun. I chose a side of Fire Fries, zing! Plenty of tang and a nice heat. Lastly, the strawberry shake was excellent! Will be back to explore more menu items. Enjoy! read more

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Very nice open space. Really friendly staff as well. As for the food, I had some of their chili fries and brisket grilled cheese. I thought it was really good. I think the chili cheese fries were what you'd expect and the brisket grilled cheese was pretty solid. I think the meat could have been more tender but by no means bad. It tasted a lot better and less dry with the sauce that came with the fries. I think it'd make that sandwich better too! Really solid food in general for American sandwiches and burgers, maybe even salads. I have had the French dip sandwich, which I really enjoyed too! read more

The Southwest Chicken Wrap is one of their healthier items and I love to get a side of ranch sauce as I'm a ranch sauce fan more so than the chipotle crema that the wrap comes with. It's still a lot of calories so I only eat this once every 2-3 months, but it's great quality and very clean and tasty. The staff are very hardworking and honestly they seem a bit understaffed, but their meal benefit is still kinda cool, I'd imagine, given the awesome variety of popular foods here! The vibe is very inviting, clean, well-maintained, and casual friendly with a bit of the dimmer sports bar vibe although I'm not aware that they necessarily serve alcohol or have sports on TV. Overall, one of my shortlisted food spots in OC for everyday food at an awesome quality and reasonable pricing!! read more

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Perhaps due to being counter service, The Stand hasn't been on my radar for dining destinations. I'm glad that our family member selected it, as it completely satisfied our cravings for salads. I thoroughly enjoyed my choice of Kale Quinoa Crunch Salad, chock-full of quality ingredients, tasty flavors and textures. There's limited, tight seating available inside; I appreciate and prefer the open-&-airy seating options outside (especially on a nice day) -- which makes it fun if others in your party opt to order from the other dining establishments. Given the seemingly small number of people around, service was far slower than expected, but appreciatively pleasant, helpful, and professional. I like that they identify their options for those with food allergens (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy free). Fun experience for a casual meal. Eager to taste more off their menu! read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Kale Quinoa Crunch Salad - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

This sandwich is hard to beat. It hits every mark, without fail! Every bit of it just marries together so well, and the portion is quite large. Their fries are also a hit, especially with ranch. The ranch is garlicky and thick, and doesn't seem like a traditional dill and buttermilk recipe. As for service, the waitstaff were very quick and eager to please. The outside seating at this location is also quite nice. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Short Rib Grilled Cheese, French fries - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

I love The Stand!! It was my first time at this particular location and it's as amazing as ever. Huge location with a fantastic patio with tons of great seating. My favorite is their Veggie Bliss Burger. The crispy onion straws, house made veggie patty and all other ingredients make each bite more and more delicious! They have fabulous sides, like the crispy French fries or Mac n cheese with crunchy bread crumbs. I highly recommend getting a side of their creamy ranch and some complimentary pickles! Plus, the brownies are to die for! All the staff were kind and helpful. It's an order at the counter type of place and then they bring you your food, and even buss it at the end. It's a 10/10 at The Stand! read more

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The Stand is a decent neighborhood burger joint for a casual meal. You order at the counter and get a number to take to a table. I like that they have a veggie patty that isn't fake meat, but made of quinoa, brown rice, black beans, carrots and corn. Their Veggie Bliss is a nice alternative to a regular burger, with fried onions, pepper jack cheese, guacamole and pickled red onions. They also have a good turkey burger, if you're avoiding red meat. Onion rings are good, but greasy. You can choose two sauces to go with it. Indoor and outdoor seating available (I prefer outdoors to soak up the sun). The Stand has a nice selection of beers on tap. Plenty of parking in the lot. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Veggie Bliss Burger - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Who doesn't love burgers and fries?? Haha! My friend and I visited The Stand for lunch on Friday, 6/26. I live in Irvine and always drive past the plaza it's in... I rarely go there and saw a that they had burgers! It was my first time and I was pleasantly surprised! I had a kid's meal (lol) - it came with a burger, mac and cheese on the side, and a fountain drink. My friend got a salad and an oreo shake! Overall, I'd give this place a 10/10. The food was delicious. Bonus points that it's in a nice location!! read more

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Dropped by on a weekday to try their salads and ordered the chimichuri steak salad with charred corn vinaigrette. The portion was generous but the steak wasn't the most tender and the chimichuri had an unusual taste that didn't work for me. I also ordered the sweet potato fries which were tasty at first but quickly lost their texture and became soggy. On the upside, the service was friendly and the ambience was inviting. They also offer burgers and wraps I might try on my next visit. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

We were in the area and was craving burgers and hotdogs We looked on yelp and this was the first place to pop up We went and it was great Restaurant was clean and had lots of people Customer service was great very friendly Placed our order they offered us free pickles they were delicious Went to sit enjoyed the vibe Received our food pretty quickly Everything looked amazing Bbq Brisket on a pretzel roll was delicious Onion rings great Hot dog was perfect Pickles were amazing Would definitely recommend this place read more

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Excellent lunch with the Barbecue Brisket Sandwich and the Quinoa Kale salad w added grilled chicken! Great food choices that are healthy and prepared fresh. Terrific and friendly service. Tables on patio with umbrellas for shade. And outside are so we could eat lunch with our dog. Highly recommend. read more

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Good burgers, Sandwiches, blueberry lemonade, salads, basically covers anything you want. The food is good, service is good, and ambiance is chill. Sometimes there's sports games being played on TV. Very family friendly. We enjoy coming here. read more

Ordered takeout so cannot comment on service and ambience. Honestly was super surprised by how good the piri piri chicken bowl ($15) was. The chicken was not all dry and the rice paired well with the dish. I also got their agua fresca ($4) which tasted good. Highly recommend. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

My first visit and it was AMAZING . One of the better burgers and more places I've been to and I would MOST DEFINITELY recommend! Their menu is pretty large. You can build a burger or choose one that is on the menu. I got a protein style onion wrap which comes with a juicy 1/3 lb. burger w/ quality meat , hickory sauce and bacon. I opted out of the bacon. I would definite recommend ordering ahead if getting to go - which I usually do but in this case I was killing time until hotel check in so I didn't . Both young men at counter were nice and Daniel was especially pleasant and helpful. They have beer and wine here- please see photos for additional info and pics on this. Ambiance is casual dining w/ various beer and wine offerings and specialty beer on draft . Super casual dining atmosphere with seating inside and out. Try the blueberry lemonade or cucumber mint refresher. I mixed them both and it was beautiful. The only thing that could e possible been wrong is I didn't have any ketchup or ranch in bag to go w/my fries. Will be back when I'm in town. read more

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We've lived in this area for over a decade, but never made it out here. We finally did and it was ok. I had my first experience for this restaurant chain at the location in Tustin. The Irvine spot is a lot smaller than the one in Tustin. I think the higher ceilings at Tustin gives it a more spacious feel. And there are more dining tables for larger groups and roomy booths at the Tustin location. Our server, Destiny was very helpful and diligent. I ordered the Chinese chicken salad since it seemed like a popular salad according to the reviews. I requested to replace the spring mix with Romaine salad instead. Destiny double checked an ingredient to make sure that it was not in the salad to accommodate my allergy. Kudos to her for her thoughtfulness. Unfortunately, I was not satisfied with the salad. It seemed like there was more dressing than actual lettuce leaves. Also, one would think that the almond slivers would be an included item in the salad, but it was an additional charge, so no thank you. It seemed like whoever prepared it didn't really execute it well. This was my husband's first time trying their food. He enjoyed the burger and fries, and his input was that he wished the burger was a little bigger. Maybe we'll return in the future. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Chinese Chicken Chop Salad - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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Everyone needs to try this place! The food is amazing! We tried the big blue and the French onion soup burger and oh my Goodness they were amazing! The staff so friendly, the restaurant was clean and was just a cute vibe! We would definitely be returning customers! Highly recommend! read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

The French onion dip burger was amazing! My whole party loved their food and drinks. We will be back read more

Maybe I should have gone to Subway instead? The Stand offered a BOGO 50% off offer for certain locations in February and March, but only on weekdays not named Friday. I missed out on February, choosing Blaze Pizza over Subway and The Stand, which proved to be a horrible decision. This time, I chose The Stand over Subway, and while it wasn't a horrible decision, it certainly wasn't as good a decision as I had hoped. Only five locations had this offer: Chino Hills, Valencia, Long Beach, Irvine, and The Woodlands, the last of which is in the Lone Star State. Though I'm closest to Long Beach, I realized that by visiting the Irvine location, I will have visited 4 out of their 5 locations in Orange County, and I really wanted to see how this one ranked*. The first thing I noticed when I entered was bar style seats right next to the order line? Who thought of this idea?! I wouldn't want customers waiting in line to be looking over my shoulder and watching me eat behind my back. Because of that, I decided to sit elsewhere after I placed my order with Julio. Julio was pretty chill at ringing me up, remaining patient with me as I was being pretty fastidious with my order. I initially made a mistake of requesting Stand Burger sauce on the burger when I actually wanted it on the side instead, but Julio made the switch happen seamlessly. His patience remained after I asked a multitude of questions about the burger, but when the transaction was complete, he looked so stoned I was almost scared what would happen next, handing me my receipt so anticlimactically that I missed the pickles on ice, which were to the left of the other register, the first time. I was at the rightmost register closer to the kitchen, and it's easy to miss those pickles if you're not paying attention. Luckily, I picked up some after my meal. I asked Julio how long the wait would be, and he said 5 to 10 minutes, but I knew it'd be longer from my experience at other Stand locations. Actual wait time was 14 minutes, but what gets me is that 5 minutes after I ordered, a couple of women sat at the table next to me, and they actually got their order, a larger one no less, a minute before I did! First come, not necessarily first serve here, which was quite a damper to my visit. Julio handed me my order with his joviality revived. The Kale Quinoa Crunch Salad became Kale Quinoa Too Much Crunch Salad as I was fearing that I'd bite on some hard foreign substance, which I don't believe there was. The kale didn't seem as fresh, and two of the avocado slices were much more browned out than the rest of the avocado. How?! The BYO Burger with Beef Patty had good taste overall, but the veggie toppings were pretty dry and didn't complement the burger very well. I requested sweet chili aioli on the burger itself, and while it was tasty, they didn't add nearly enough! Good thing I got some jalapeno scallion aioli in a separate cup; otherwise, that burger would have been so dry and tough to eat! I'm sensing this is a commonality at The Stand where if you request a sauce on a BYO burger, they skimp on that sauce, so be sure to ask for a second sauce, preferably on the side, to go with your burger! The Kale Quinoa (Too Much) Crunch Salad is $10.50, and the BYO Burger with Beef Patty is $9.75. I wanted to add arugula, a 25 cent upcharge, to the burger to earn a 16th point with my order after the 50% off on the second entree, but here's an interesting fact I recently learned that's worth sharing: if that burger were $7.75 instead of $9.75, I would have only earned 14 points instead of 15. Another interesting fact I learned from Julio is that you can't add arugula to a Stand Burger, my initial choice, so I had to nix the Stand Burger and BMO (Build My Own). About as mind-boggling as The Stand standing by their decision to not utilize napkin dispensers and have the employees handle the napkins beforehand with gloves that may have also handled food or money. I used the restroom right after I placed my order, but before I sat at a table. The floor was so sticky that it almost felt like I was walking on bubble gum, a stark contrast to the immaculate floors at nearby Gelson's. Maybe they could learn a thing or two from that grocery store regarding cleanliness. So while the food was alright and fine overall, a lot of marks were missed. I'm currently planning for two catering lunches at work, and I was considering The Stand for one of them. After my dinner here, I'm now having second thoughts, hence the 3 stars. I'm still considering them, hence the more than 2 stars, but my confidence level for my guests enjoying a nice meal from The Stand has unfortunately dwindled. * My numerical rankings of the locations I've visited are as follows: 1) Newport Beach - 8.25/10 2) San Juan Capistrano - 7.5/10 3) Long Beach - Just know that the first sig fig is a 6 4) Irvine - 5.5/10 5) Tustin - 5/10, though I'm willing to give them a second try since I forgot about the sauces there read more

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Excellent burger & fries. Love the quick to go service and very friendly workers Always a big fan of their burgers & fries read more

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We ordered buffalo chicken for me and my wife and burger for our toddler. Buffalo chicken was very good; we were both happy. However, when my son put down his burger, we noticed burger is pink all inside while we ordered medium well. I was expecting slight pink as it also says in the receipt but this burger is medium or maybe medium rare. He already ate half the burger when we noticed so we didn't complain. We are really concerned that he consumed raw meat at this age. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Medium well burger - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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I've only been here once, but man, the burger I had rocked. Location: In a shopping mall on Alton Parkway and sandwiched in between two other eateries. Parking is large with their own parking lot, but it is shared with other shops in the same center. Food: It was a battle between the Onion Stack and the French Onions Soup Burger, but The Stack won out because the idea of wet bread didn't excite me. Quality and juicy meat cooked medium rare. Hearty portion. Crispy bacon. Wasn't a fan of the tomato jam. Toasty bread. Loved it. The fries were crisp and seasoned. Summary: I couldn't be happier with what I got. They have a large menu for everyone who doesn't want a burger from salads to hot dogs and wraps. Even a kids menu and dessert. Service was quick and patient as I couldn't decide and my meal came out piping out and you can watch your meal being made with a large window on the side to watch the chefs work their magic. I need to come back here again and luckily for me, there's a location much closer to home for me. But give this place a try and I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Happy eating!! read more

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First visit to the stand and it was so delicious! They have so many options on their menu, it was hard to decide. We opted for a few burgers and a kids nugget meal. The service was quick, and ordering was easy. There is plenty of seating inside, and they also have an outside patio. read more

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We enjoyed the ABC burger and short rib grilled cheese sandwich. Both were so yummy and we added a lot of extra toppings like the pickled jalapeños (my fave), grilled onions, sliced red onions, diced red peppers. We also got an order of Stand fries and tried so many of their dipping sauces. The fire and the jalapeno scallion aioli were very unique, and as always ranch is a good go to. read more

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The APP is superb! You can customize à la carte! This is quality food! Fresh and delicious! The fries are superb! The salads, burgers, wraps are all delicious! Highly recommend as a staple!! A must!! read more

Cool place. Great menu. French onion burger was phenomenal. Kids meals are perfect. Short rib grilled cheese was a mess. They put giant chunks of short rib on it. Made it tough to eat. It would have been a lot easier to eat shredded. And burying it in bbq sauce to it looks like also made it a mess to eat. Service was friendly. I will be back but not for the short rib grilled cheese. Great Indoor/outdoor seating. Lots of parking. read more

Great experience and yummy burgers. The employees are great and helpful and the burgers were perfectly made and prepared. Fries? I've had better and for the cost,... should have gotten more for what we paid for. Overall it's the woman that brought us our meals that made the experience memorable, she was very sweet and helpful. read more

If you are looking for an absolute flavor experience then this is the place to go. I had the brisket sandwich, Ahi tuna sandwich and Onion rings. The slowly smoked brisket melts in your mouth and the pretzel bun soft and buttery. The Ahi Tuna was fresh and made my mouth water with every bite. The onion rings with their light batter had me wanting more with every bite. The open kitchen concept was a treat to watch the staff prepare your food. The blueberry lemonade was the perfect way to wash down this delicious meal. The restaurant was clean and staff were very helpful in choosing different sauces to try. From the lemon aioli to the fire sauce, there was a wide variety to choose from. Would highly recommend this restaurant. You can often tell how clean the kitchen is by how clean the bathrooms are. Can't wait to go back to try more on the menu read more

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I just love this place. It is my to go to place when I visit Irvine. I went on Valentines Night and it was super busy. The manager and employees do such amazing job of customer service; the wait was not long and my order of the Southwest chicken salad was the BEST!!!! Such a generous portion of ingredients-it was bursting with flavor- it was so delicious. It's definitely a re-order. Love the seating and view of the huge TV screens. Being able to watch the Olympics was a plus. read more

Short Rib Grilled Chelsea with a couple sides of fries is A MUST!! FAV thing thing to order!! read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - My FAV!! But CANNOT FORGET the pickles! Sooooooo good & fresh! Great place to hang out, eat & watch a game too! - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

The absolute sweetest people. I ordered something and it started taking a while so I went inside to check in. Seems like my ticket wasnt up there. Mistakes happen!! But they went absolutely over and beyond. I genuinely didnt mind but they gave me a milkshake n some other treats and comped my bill. I love this place so I was going to come back either way haha but now I'm just in awe at how sweet the staff is. The food is so great in my opinion and cant lie that milkshake made my day. Now get in here, be nice, and give these sweethearts a good tip will be coming back. read more

i'm a huuuge fan of their southwest chicken wrap. it's the only thing i've tried from the stand but it definitely sets the bar high. the dressing is amazing and full of flavor while not being too overwhelming. i also love the tomato tortilla that its wrapped in! and in my opinion, the value for the price is pretty great because it usually lasts me two separate meals. i have a mild to moderate avocado allergy and they were able to modify it to not include the guac. this didn't negatively impact the taste or texture of the wrap at all for me. they are probably able to do so for other ingredients as well if needed. and if you're also an avid pickle lover you can ask for a free side of pickles! read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - southwest chicken wrap - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

The girl running out the food was really friendly and asked my name to check on my togo order as she passed me. She was on top of the flow and that's a great employee. My food was packaged so nicely. That's appreciated! Great food as always. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Grand Stand Turkey - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Went to this location for the first time and loved it. Clean with lots of seating and Tyler was awesome/friendly helping us out. Will return to this location! read more

Had the impossible stand burger. It was okay but definitely didn't need the onions. We arrived a little before closed and there were still a good amount of people. It is clearly a fan favorite for burgers in general! For sure get the spicy fries if you go! read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Food was so delicious and the outdoor dining area was perfect for our party of 11. Definitely will be back read more

Growing up from rice and bamboos, burgers and mayo are a mystery to me. In a way I don't understand it but am intrigued in doing it right. The Stand Is So Yummy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The menu selection itself is a fun journey to go through, the variety of choices, combination of flavors and what it means to have an actual vegetarian burger and not just as Ron Swanson puts it, 'food'n'stuff- where he gets most of his food and stuff. Where burgers are just meat with buns. The ratio of the stand burger in shredded lettuce, tomato, patty, spread and cheese are just perfect with every bite. Nothing falls out of place while your mouth barely cuffs the entire bun from top to bottom. I loved the havarti shroom burger. I'm sure it would be amazing with medium rare patty but just as mind-blowing with a veggie patty. You can see everything that's in there. The corn, carrots, chickpeas.. whoever makes that patty, I salute you and let me just peel some potatoes for you. And those chili fries, so addictive. Sticky, spicy, salty and sweet. That's hitting all 4 S's! Sweet potato fries too, so yummy and cut in the waffle shapes. I love that but often in regular potatoes they don't age as well after 10 minutes. Sweet potato maintains a certain bounce even after it's cooled. I eat slow because I got teeth like one who qualifies for AARP. Also you just can't beat the price, especially given what's around and how good it is. But I'm not sure about their spicy honey mustard sauce. read more

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A lot of offerings, something here for everybody. Cobb salad was fresh. Burgers will nice and juicy. You can build your own but their premade combinations work well together. Onion rings!!! Super crispy. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - New American Near Me - Irvine, California