Stand
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 488-5900
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Between University Avenue and 5th Avenue
- Directions:
- 4, 5, 6; L; N, Q, R, W at 14th St-Union Sq
- Specialties:
- Hamburger
- Best of Citysearch:
- Hamburger 2007
- Hours:
- Daily 12pm-12am
Editorial Review for Stand – by Justin Hartung
The Scene
From the owner of crowd-pleasing noodle house Republic comes this burger joint, filled with students and casual dates. In a riff on fast-food chains, the open kitchen sits behind a counter that looks like it should be topped with registers, but orders are taken tableside. A mural of diner booths and a soda-fountain with beer taps playfully extends the theme.
The Food
The 11 varieties of 7-ounce burgers, most on a sturdy brioche roll, come cooked to order, and the peppy waitstaff will gladly send it back if not. The crave-inducing house rendition boasts onion marmalade and a zesty sauce that would make a Big Mac blush, while the quinoa-packed veggie burger tempts even strict carnivores. Perfectly salted diner-cut fries and lightly battered onion rings are made in-house, and deserve better than the too-smoky housemade ketchup--stick to the Heinz. Il Laboratorio's gelato powers thick shakes--so good, you'll want just one straw.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe beer list puts many bars to shame, with unusual choices like Dogfish Ale and Captain Lawrence Smoked Porter on tap for $5 a glass or $20 a pitcher. Homemade sodas come in flavors like fresh blackberry and lemon basil.
Prix Fixe MenusA deal from 3pm to 6pm daily gets you a basic burger and a draught beer for $12.
Know Before You GoBurgers come medium-rare unless otherwise specified.
The ExtrasCheck out sister restaurant Republic.
User Reviews for Stand
06/30/2008 Posted by Kindel81
My boyfriend and I have been avid Stand-fans since it opened. However, last weekend the service was absolutely horrendous. Always knowing right away what we will order, we had to wait at least five minutes before anyone greeted us or took our order. If it had of been exceptionally busy in the restaurant, I would have understood the delay. However, we could clearly see a handful of servers (and someone that seemed like a lazy, unkempt manager) hanging out and chatting at the bar. When our server finally came to the table, not once did she offer us eye-contact or a single pleasantry. And, this might seem slightly picky, but, the hostess brought a milkshake straw to a customer next to us, carrying it in her bare hands (being a nursing student, moments of bad-hygiene are disturbing). On the other hand, my burger was excellent. But, for the first time ever, my milkshake was HORRBILE and I had to send it back! Finally, I definitely worry, by the extreme decline in service and some decline in the fare, that Stand will soon be closing. Please step it up!
Pros: Burger, Strawberry or Banana Milkshakes
Cons: Service
06/22/2008 Posted by tanekamartin
Yes, I know this is a burger joint and you go for the burgers but I wasn't super hungry and the entree sized burger salad intrigued me. It's a chock full of healthy stuff salad with a skewer of three burger patties on top (your choice of meat: beef, turker or chicken). Delicious, a great lunch option. Also had the Toasted Marshmallow Shake which I had read about somewhere (NY Mag probably). It exceeded my expectations as fas as taste but was on the small size. I was expecting a true fountain size shake and got a little more than half that for $6. Again, this shake is REALLY tasty but it would be more appropriately priced at around $4. As far as service note, I went to this restaurant on a Sunday during their lunch "rush" which was nothing as the place was more than half empty so the service was extremely attentive. If the place were packed I would probably advise takeout (or delivery if you're lucky enough to live nearby).
Pros: Delicious food all around with some interesting options here and there
Cons: A little steep in price, particularly for the tasty shakes
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