Nice Cafe to have a Pre theater meal or bite before going to the Pasadena Playhouse ( which is across the street! YAY) Good amount of seating inside & outside. Order at counter & take # system, food brought to you. Staff are friendly & helpful. We just split red ginger beans & Sweet potato fries. BOTH WERE very good, but the green beans were THE BEST! Also Enjoyed rhe Blueberry Lemonade & and cucumber & mint lemonade. Will definitely come back, because the Salads looked great! read more

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Incredible service, delicious food and wonderful prices for the petit (kid) burgers :). Will keep coming back! read more

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Ordered the French onion burger w/ sweet potato fries. The burger was delicious. The fries were a little soggy. Their ranch is soooo good! She said the sweet aioli was the most popular but we didn't care too much for it. There were plenty of seats inside and outside to enjoy. I'd definitely come back! (Plus their rewards points don't expire - well, that's what the cashier told me!) :) read more

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I was attending a play across the street and before the show started I wanted to try out a burger for dinner. I ordered the basic cheeseburger with all the fixings. The burger turned out very good but I should've added some ketchup. This is a very popular burger spot, while I was enjoying my burger there was a constant flow of customers coming in and out with to go orders. read more

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After a hard workout next door, my friend and I decided to grab a quick dinner here and sit outside.  It's been a good 7-8 years since I've visited and glad The Stand is still around.  Located right across the street from the Pasadena playhouse, there's a underground parking and they do validate your parking. My friend got a Chinese chicken salad and I got a beef chimichurri salad.  I love all the kale, quinoa, and mix veggies for the salad. However, for the price, I wish there was a tad more beef. The protein to veggies ratio was really off, it was like just 1/8 of the salad so that was a bit disappointing.  They do have burgers, sandwiches, and wrap on their menu so there are a lot of food choices here. read more

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I've been here once almost ten years ago and I remember the Stand burger being really good, but thinking it was on the pricier side. Well, now I'm back, and the quality is still very much up there, for very very reasonable prices. Either my memory is not as good as I think it is (more likely), or somehow it seems like inflation doesn't affect this place! This time around I had the french onion soup burger and there was so much flavor. I've always like the beef based broth of a french onion soup, but because there's an actual beef patty, the flavor is intensified. Also, it cant have onion in the name without onions, and sure there are the grilled onions which absorb a lot of the beef flavor, but I absolutely loved the crispy onion strings which provide concentrated onion flavor, and the contrasting crunchiness to the soft burger is great. Gruyere cheese goes well too. Finally there is some au jus on the side to dip your burger in, but to be honest I think the burger is better without it; the burger is soft and juicy enough as it is without making it all soggy. Tastes just like good onion soup though. The environment is very casual, you order at the front and it'll be served at wherever you sit. Hands down one of the best burger places in Pasadena! read more

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We were going to a play at the Pasadena Playhouse and decided to eat across the street at the Stand, which we've done before. The line to order was a bit long as there was only one person taking orders but the wait wasn't too long. This is one of those restaurants where you order and they give you a number to put on the table and someone brings you the food based upon your number. My wife loved her Southwest Chicken Wrap, ate half and took the rest home. Fortunately we had a freezer bad in the car so we didn't have to worry. I had a tuna salad on a pretzel bun and I enjoyed it as well. One can see the Playhouse through the restaurant windows so it's easy to see what people gathered around the playhouse are getting ready to go in. We've eaten here before plays and certainly shall again. read more

Came here for a good burger. Street Parking. Accepts Credit Cards Order at the counter and they give you a number. Self seating. This place does get crowded during lunch. The burger is great with very good meat. Onion Rings are a little on the dry side. read more

Great and fast service here! I was so impressed by the customer service, but found the food to be underwhelming. I ordered the stand burger and my friend ordered the falafel wrap. The wrap has a strong minty flavor, which I would avoid or ask for it to be removed if you don't like that flavor. We made our orders combos and were able to try the French fries and sweet potato fries. The food was yummy, but nothing super memorable. I also thought the price was a tad bit expensive for what I got. read more

After my first visit here, I already know I'll be back again! I ordered the seared Ahi tuna salad and was pleasantly surprised by its large size and delicious flavor. Although my initial order was incorrect (they brought me an Ahi sandwich instead), they quickly and easily corrected it to my original salad order. The salad came with fresh veggies, avocado, and a great Asian sauce. Our family also ordered the steak salad, Chinese chicken salad, and chicken southwest sandwich (not pictured). While the Chinese chicken salad was good, the steak salad was even better. And the chicken southwest sandwich was simply amazing! It was loaded with guac, cheese, and a chipotle corn mix that made my mouth water. The self-service soda machine in the back is pretty cool, and I especially loved the small crushed ice it dispenses. Their blueberry lemonade is also quite good. We enjoyed our meal so much that we ordered two salads to-go for other family members as we left, and they seemed to like them too. The Stand also has an underground parking lot about 30 feet past their restaurant, and they validate parking. I just wish this place was closer to me, but I'll definitely make the trip back soon! read more

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The turkey burger are some of the best around Pasadena and their fries are great too. I like the fact that they don't cook your food until you order it. Their service is fast and even when there is a lot of people there it still moves fast. It is a burger places so not much on the ambiance but it is a popular spot for friends to eat and you can sit a socialize and not be asked to leave. read more

Good burgers. Mediocre fries. I've had the fire fries and the stand fries. The fire fries were soggy from being drenched in the sauce. There was a little kick to them, which was that fire element. The stand fries were crispy outside and soft inside, but very thick, and a little salty. Favorite burger has to be the French Onion Soup burger. The Gruyère cheese is so decadent and combined with the onion and dipping sauce, the dynamic flavors really reminded me of the taste of French onion soup. I've also had the Ultimate Egg, but thought this wasn't as great. The egg yolk was too runny that it drenched the paper wrapper by the time my burger came that there was little left to salvage. The bacon was also dry, very much like jerky, which stood out too much that I could barely feel the texture of the patty and the onions. The second time I went they didn't replenish the blueberry lemonade. I'm not sure if they were just out for the day or if they were just taking their time to refill. read more

Introduction: I started coming here under the recommendation of my best friend. Before The Stand, my default burger joint was In-N-Out but after having tasted the burgers that are offered here, The Stand has become my new standard for gourmet burgers. Food: What I like about The Stand is the fact the patrons have the option to customize their burgers. For me my customized burger is as follows: The Tony: -Pretzel bun -Medium-rare beef patty -Bacon -Cheddar cheese -Mushroom blend -Chimichurri sauce I usually get the brioche bun for my burgers because I like texture of the brioche but after awhile I discovered the brioche, due to its soft texture, often becomes soggy after becoming saturated with the juices from the meat patty and other ingredients. As a result, I converted to opting for the pretzel buns when constructing a burger since the pretzel bun is more durable. As one bites into the burger one really tastes the quality of the meat from the beef patty. The bacon, cheddar, and mushroom blend layers on top of one another to deliver heavily-packed savoriness with each bite. The chimichurri sauce allows me to appreciate the flavors of the beef, mushrooms, and bacon all the more and is well worth the extra 50 cents for the sauce. I like the gourmet burgers at The Stand because the ingredients they use are high-quality and after eating, the burgers really hits the spot and sticks to your ribs. Best of all, one can still savor the aftertaste of the beef in the palate long after the consumption of the burger; this mark of quality is hard to come by at burger establishments. Ambiance: Casual, Hipster Service: All the staffs are polite, attentive, and accommodating Price: Reasonable read more

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The ABC burger was avocado, bacon, cheese and very very very delicious. I would go back.. Onion rings were so so. read more

The Stand is a great example of current successful restaurant standards. it offers multiple consistently well prepared creative healthy menu choices in a mid to fast food format. Selections are often customizable and new & seasonable items appear fairly frequently. I have never been disappointed whether onsite or using delivery & pick up options. read more

Great go-to spot for burgers, hot dogs, and shakes with the family! Love the house made chips with guacamole. Not a beer drinker but they have quite the menu for those that are. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good spot for families with kids. read more

Got the veggie bliss burger and added a fried egg. It was pretty good, but the fries were mediocre. I wish I got the sweet potato fries. lol read more

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Nice place. We got samples of the chips. They are lengthwise slices of potatoes deep fried and salted. Like kettle chips but crunchier and fried longer. The stand burger was pretty good. Exactly what you would expect from a burger joint. I ordered rare and they actually gave me a burger that was rare in the middle (most times I get med-well delivered). $8.99 for a burger + $1 for cheese = $10 burger. For this part of town, this is a pretty good price and great value. The gluten free bun was pretty mediocre. Grainy and crumbly. It was almost like eating a sugarless cake. I would probably pass if you are gluten free. Not worth the $13 we paid for it. The fries are decent. The service is excellent. Friendly staff and fairly quick service. Nice seating and great place to meet up and hang out with friends read more

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Food: pesto chicken sandwich: lemon aoli and pesto compliment the chicken well. 10:10 recommend. Drinks: blueberry lemonade and cucumber mixed delicious. portion size: well sized portions service: great staff, friendly and knowledgeable of the food. Ambiance: great for any group. we sat outside and they have tables inside too. Parking: a little tight to find parking but we parked at the target lot and walked over. Payment: apple pay and card are both options. not sure about cash read more

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Great food prepared with passion, kind staff, the establishment looks great although we have always grabbed takeout. Mushroom havarti burger is highly advisable, I replaced with turkey and it was amazing. read more

Would give zero stars if able. Went in to purchase 2 fountain drinks. Cashier did not greet us and told my wife and I that we had cut in line. The couple (the one that we "cut") behind us even acknowledged that that was not true. Waitress handed us our drinks and said "here it makes my life easier". Very disappointing service. read more

This place is so hip and trendy and in a great location in Pasadena. I love their brick building! I appreciate that they validate parking bc parking can be cray sometimes. Anyway, the staff was all super friendly and greeted when you walked in. The food was good. You can add so many toppings to your burger/sandwich for free and they even have a number of sauces to pair with sides for free as well. I got the short rib grilled cheese and it was soo good! I asked for shredded lettuce and pickles to be added to the sandwich, but they either forgot or didn't (and my friend ordered a burger and asked for add-ons and didn't get them either), so that's why my rating is a 4 star vs. 5. I went on a Friday night around 6 and it wasn't too crowded, but by 6:30, it was packed! People were waiting for tables. So if you're going on a weekend, consider eating at non-peak times if you want a table! read more

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This lived up to the hype of an excellent burger. I had the havarti shroom - medium rare to perfection. Absolutely splendid. The hot cocoa shake almost stole the spotlight. Really one of the best shakes he had. Definitely recommend this place! read more

TLDR: This is THE place for delicious burgers/melts + shakes that can be classic and fun with great service! A must for Pasadena food! SERVICE: I have only ordered food delivery from this place and one thing I admired was how well packed and delicious their food was despite the transit. I finally was able to dine in tonight, and it was EXCEPTIONAL! We were greeted as soon as we walked in and even though it was busy, we were able to order fast. The cashiers were more than happy to answer questions and even gave us a free sample of their chips! When we sat down, we were pleasantly surprised that the workers brought our food to us as it was a casual, pay first burger joint. And the workers checked in on EVERY table as were eating! Outstanding service. FOOD: French Onion Soup Burger (5/5): Such a unique burger idea, but it worked! And delicious!! Definitely get this if you love the soup! Seared Ahi Tuna Burger (5/5): I love a good asian option at American places, and this so hit the spot. Love the seared ahi tuna and the fried onions were so yum. DRINKS: Orange Soda Float (5/5): Love love love the ice cream they have. Paired with Crush soda, this was a nostalgic classic Hot Cocoa Milkshake (5/5): A fun twist on the hot cocoa, this was so yum!! The marshmallow garnish had a crunchy texture and was so fun to eat and the chocolate was *chef's kiss* read more

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Food was great, it was a fairly quiet but family oriented atmosphere. Would definitely go again!

Took my 13 year old grandson here. First time for both of us. Although known for their hamburgers, they do have an extensive menu. Hamburgers were very good. We both devoured our burgers. The fries are thick and done very well. Not the best fries I've had but definitely among the top. My grandson loved the fries. I'll be back. I want to try some of the other food options. read more

Great food and everyone working there was so kind. Lots of options to choose from and a lot of seating. Definitely recommend!

The Stand did not disappoint! Met a friend for lunch and we ordered the southwest chicken wrap and the buffalo chicken sandwich with a strawberry shake. I love that they have options of beer and shakes. Cool spot if you are looking for a good burger joint. The service was amazing, and Mayra checked up on us to make sure we had everything we needed. The ambiance is casual and there are long tables for bigger parties. Definitely a good spot if you are craving a burger or wrap! read more

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Absolutely perfect lunch spot. The food was awesome, buffalo chicken sandwich came right off the grill and tasted fresh as can be. Fire fries were a nice peppery spice without too much heat, and the ranch on the side kicked up the flavor a notch. Finally had to end with the cookie butter crunch shake, which had crushed up biscoff cookie on top and throughout the shake. So good. This place is a gem. Great prices, great service, and very extensive menu of many things to try. My coworkers got a burger and the short rib grilled cheese and both looked amazing. Love this spot! read more

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Amazingly delicious food and burgers. Crazy amount of customizability for their burgers. Definitely recommend going! Apparently they even have an app for their restaurant too and I can see why people keep coming back. We got their: 1) Stand Burger: -We got this with a gourmet brioche bun, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and medium rare beef patty. -You can customize the bun or make it a lettuce wrap, choose your protein patty, and how you want it to be cooked. -The portion size is pretty big and at a certain point I was struggling to eat my burger without it falling apart from all my add-ons. 2) Seared Ahi Tuna 2.0 Sandwich: -Really makes you wonder about their 1.0 sandwich, but I can say that their 2.0 update does not disappoint. -It's a seared Ahi tuna sandwich served chilled with crispy onion strings, spicy Thai vinaigrette, green chili oil, Stand slaw, sesame seeds, all served in a gourmet Brioche bun. -They do not skimp out on any of the ingredients, including the meat. -This was so good that we had someone eat a piece of Ahi tuna that dropped onto the floor for 30 minutes... 3) Lemon Sesame Brussel Sprouts: -We got this since it was a unique menu item and our server recommended it to us. -it's crispy Brussel sprouts with green onion, apple, lemon sesame vinaigrette, feta cheese, and pickled red onion. -This definitely needs to be mixed up a bit since a lot of the more flavored Brussel sprouts were at the bottom of the container, soaking up the delicious vinaigrette. -It was the perfect balance of sourness with crispy, crunchy texture. -The slightly charred edges of the sprouts made it extra delicious. 4) Fire Fries: -It's a large basket of well-done fries tossed in their signature fire sauce, served with a side of ranch. -Honestly the fries themselves were pretty good, loved that it stayed warm and crispy even though we were there for so long. -The fire sauce itself just tastes like standard sweet chili sauce that you can get at an Asian fast food restaurant and I say probably skip this item and just get the regular fries and order your sauces on the side. -Gotta say though that the ranch they have here is super high quality, so good that you can just drink it like a fast food ambrosia instead of a sauce. Nice and creamy, prefect consistency, and not too sour or strong like some other ranch that I have had before. We definitely took the small sauce cups of ranch to go, it was THAT good. For free condiments, we got: -All the sauces basically. -Yellow, spicy honey, and deli mustard -Fire sauce -Ranch -Extra Stand burger sauce -Sweet pickle relish -Sweet/green chili aioli -Hickory sauce -All of the onions, grilled, sliced, red, yellow, diced, and pickled. -Stand pickles For the loaded toppings (extra cost), we got the: -Fried egg -Crispy onion rings As you can see from the plethora of what we ordered on the side, you can literally make your perfect burger here. High quality ingredients all around. The customizability does not end there. They also have a Coke Freestyle machine and this is the most comprehensive one that I have seen with the variety of flavors and the fact that there were a lot of diet options as well. Will definitely visit the Stand again! read more

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We use The Stand usually for delivery, but have used them for catering a few times, including this last Saturday. The food, as always, was great. Everything was just as ordered and expected and the delivery was on time and perfect. Always a first class experience with The Stand read more

I was encouraged by all the high ratings, but our experience unfortunately didn't live up to them. The hamburgers were overcooked and lacked flavor, (My son said the bacon was the best part of the burger) and the fries were average. I also ordered a side of onion strings, which aren't listed on the menu. To their credit, they were willing to accommodate the request, and I appreciated that. However, they arrived cold, and when I asked if they could be warmed up, I was told they don't do that. Considering I was charged the same price as a side of fries, that response was disappointing. I also asked for salt and was given three small packets. Maybe I'm showing my age, but whatever happened to salt shakers? The staff was friendly, and I don't want this review to reflect negatively on them. Still, for a $42 meal, I expected better food quality. Perhaps it was simply an off day, but based on this visit, I left disappointed. read more

Great service, unique and tasty burger options, awesome dipping sauce selection (my fave is to dip the fries in a fire/ranch combo), cool outdoor patio. What's not to like?! read more

I just want to note that I did get a $35 credit to try this location again and I did. The burgers are still absolute garbage, but the service, sweet potato fries, and chili are enough to get the extra star. I wouldn't ever willingly eat a full price burger here though. It's THAT bad. read more

I came here on a whim since I saw that they had gluten free buns. I ordered the Ultimate Egg Burger with a gluten free bun ($2 extra), and told the cashier I had a gluten allergy. She didn't really know what to do with that info but I told her to tell the cooks to change their gloves when handling my food. Little did I know that they season their meat with soy sauce, so I ended up glutened anyways. They do have an allergen menu but sadly I wasn't able to open it on my phone during my time there. The burger was yummy but not at the cost of getting sick. The staff are not well versed on the allergens on the menu or how food is prepared so be sure to look online before you go. PSA: Their seasoned meat contains gluten/wheat, so be sure to get the plain meat in place of the seasoned meat. They do not have a dedicated fryer for fries. Don't know if they cook their plain meat on a separate grill from the seasoned meat. read more

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I recently ordered from here for the first time. I picked up my food and it was ready on time. Awesome! I got the onion stack chicken burger, with a bunch of added ingredients and I loved it. The Brussels sprouts were also very good. I got two meals out of these items and then I had the Chinese chicken salad for lunch the next day. I would get that any day the of the week. I was really pleased with all of the items I tried out and I will definitely be going back in the future. read more

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The stand never misses. Such a solid burger place. They have great salads and sandwiches too.

Great place for a burger and a beer after a hike! Price was $28 for the regular burger, small fries and a hefeweisen. You order your food from the counter and they bring it to you once you sit. There's indoor and outdoor seating, and they had a game playing on a big screen tv. A nice casual place that you could bring your family or meet up with friends. read more

Came for dinner a couple of weeks ago. Ample indoor and outdoor seating, and they have a TV towards the back to catch some sports games. A good location if you're wanting to grab a quick bite and chitchat. Service is fairly quick. Order & pay at counter, grab a # and seat and they bring it out to you. A bit expensive as everything is sold separately (i.e. drinks & fries). I ordered the Onion Stack Burger, and my friend ordered the Stand Burger (protein style w/ lettuce wrap), and we got an order of Chili Cheese Fries to share. The burgers were okay. They ask how you want the burger patty cooked, so my friend & I assumed the patties would be thick, but they were rather flat. Fries were crispy, chili flavor was standard. Parking is street parking (2 hours) or I believe they may share a lot with the workout studio (Basecamp?). Restrooms were clean. I might come again if someone wants to try it or to watch a game since they do have other options and seem to have new specials all the time. read more

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We were looking up quick spots to grab dinner at by the Rose Bowl for the UCLA v. Stanford game (Go Bruins!) and stumbled upon The Stand in Pasadena. What a gem! Southwest chicken wrap ($11.25) 4.25/5: chicken breast, lettuce, corn salsa, cucumber, diced red peppers, tortilla strip, cheddar, guac, ranch dressing & bbq sauce with a side of sweet chili aioli sauce. The sun-dried tomato tortilla really made all the difference here. BBQ brisket sandwich on pretzel roll ($13.65) 3.9/5: 14-hr beef brisket glazed with sweet chili hickory sauce, coleslaw, banana peppers and spicy honey mustard. Really good on the pretzel bun, but just way too heavy on the flavor and drowning in sauce. Seared ahi tuna sandwich (13.99) 4.25/5: Seared ahi tuna, spicy thai vinaigrette, crispy onion strings, green chili aioli, coleslaw, sesame seeds, and scallion on a gourmet brioche bun. Such interesting texture, with the tuna served chilled on a warm bun, but every bite was bursting with flavor and very dynamic with all the crisps packed in. Lemon sesame brussel sprouts ($7.95) 4.3/5: perfectly crisp brussel sprouts, green apple, pickled red onion, lemon sesame vinaigrette, sesame seeds and feta cheese. wow. a masterpiece. We immediately went to the store to re-make this at home. A bit too sour, perhaps a splash less on the vinaigrette. Sweet potato fries ($4.50) & onion rings ($4.60): Cold and limp. Surprisingly disappointing. All delicious, but quite heavy. Have water on hand! Good news: The Stand also has locations in Century City, Calabasas, North Hollywood, Newport Beach & more! New favorite road trip stop. read more

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