The Stand is Fiyya! I understand why they have so many reviews. I ordered today through DoorDash…read more I work in DTLA, and the food was still delicious when it arrived. The Build-Your-Own Burger (pink throughout) was cooked perfectly and tastes so damn good. The Stand Dog with Chili, mustard, onions, and Fire sauce is another winner, as are the Fire Fries. Everything was made as requested, which equals good service. Would I order from The Stand again? Hell yeah! I tried uploading photos, but encountered too much trouble. Please forgive any typos; this was typed on a mobile.

The hostess was more than hospitable and immediately made us feel welcome. We came on a mission to…read moretry your short rib grilled cheese, and it did not disappoint. Before I took the first bite, the smell of all of the ingredients told me that I was in for a treat! The fries were perfectly cooked, and the side sauces worked well with the sandwich and the side orders. Great job, thank you. I was pleased with the service level of the employees who made us feel welcome. The Prime Rib Grilled Cheese sandwich has amazing flavors and works well with a side of fries. Let's do it again...

Best manager ever! He really enjoys the burgers! He made sure me and my boyfriend were completely…read moreseated and comfortable!

Really great food and customer service. The atmosphere of the place is very welcoming and there's a…read morelot of seating with nice tables and chairs. They have this deal going on where a single party smash burger is $3.99 and a double is $5.99. I've been there quite a bit and it always hits whenever I'm in the area. Give them a try if you ever find yourself wanting a perfect smash burger in the Old Town Pasadena area.

As you already know, this is our go-to spot for burgers. When the craving hits, this is usually…read morewhere we end up without even thinking twice. Tonight we decided to switch things up a little, and hubby ordered the bacon cheeseburger. Normally we prefer the quarter-pound patty, but this one was slightly thicker, which definitely made us feel full a lot quicker. That said, the burger was still super juicy, had the right filling-to-meat ratio, and came on that perfectly soft bun that holds everything together without falling apart. Solid choice. I stuck with my usual chicken breast salad, and it was delicious as always. Fresh, satisfying, and dependable -- although I'll admit I'm still not a fan of bell peppers, so those got politely pushed to the side. One thing I have noticed over time is that the fries seem to be getting a little smaller in portion each visit. I also miss the thicker-cut fries from about six months ago -- those were my favorite. The current ones still do the job, but the old style definitely had my heart. Overall, this is still a definite must-try spot if you're craving a good burger. Consistent, satisfying, and always hits the spot. Happy eats!

Oof so much to say about the Pastrami breakfast burrito here…read more I stooped by Sunday morning to a decent breakfast crowd but my order was taken within 3 minutes of walking in. The cashier was nice but maybe she's new because she couldn't believe I wanted tater tots in my breakfast burrito instead of the homestyle potatoes. She asked me 4 times if that's what I wanted and then called a manager over to ask her too. It was just a super odd moment. The pastrami breakfast burrito is about $15 and it's a great size. Once I started digging in I immediately noticed issues. The pastrami was tough, fatty, stringy, and so overly salty. The tots were crispy but the first half of the burrito was just that - pastrami and tots. I actually got worried thinking they forgot the egg and cheese until I cut half way and realized all the egg and cheese was piled onto one end of the burrito. Why? How? Who taught these guys how to build a burrito? By then I had lost my appetite due to the pastrami but even so, there was hardly any egg and cheese compared to the pastrami. The green salsa too was bad. No flavor whatsoever all you get is the burning sensation from the peppers. I really think they just blended peppers and called it a salsa

I've heard these breakfast burritos are the go to if you want a breakfast burrito and that…read morestatement couldn't be more right. This is a burger joint with a diverse menu, including one of the biggest breakfast burritos in town. I got my burrito with bacon. The burrito comes with hashbrown style potatoes, eggs and cheese - you get a choice of ham, bacon or sausage for your meat (or have it without meat). The bacon was crispy and remained crispy when I reheated my other half. Not only is the bacon crispy, the burrito has a generous amount of it! Oh and the other plus - the tortilla does not come wet and soggy and remains in perfect condition if you have leftovers. The burrito comes with only one salsa and to be honest, you really do need two for such a big burrito. I'm a green salsa girl but I asked what I should go with and I was recommended the red one (the green one is supposedly spicier). The red salsa did not disappoint other than I needed one more for my whole burrito (there's no kick to this salsa but it's tasty). The burrito itself isn't bursting with flavor on its own and it requires the salsa to compliment the other ingredients. But, who eats a breakfast burrito without salsa? There is ample parking in their parking lot and there's seating both inside and outside. I will definitely be returning to satisfy my breakfast burrito craving very soon and if this is what you're looking for - stop reading reviews and go get you one at Lucky Boy (it's served all day).

So I was in the area and someone suggested Lucky Boy. Walk up ordering. Tables outside and inside…read more First impression was that tables in and out needed a cleaning. I always start off my ratings with cleanliness. I worked in a high volume restaurant back in the 70's. If you weren't doing something you were cleaning. Ordered the classic burger, fries and coke. Picked up my order after a short wait. Cleaned off my own table and sat down. Burger looked decent, fries looked amazing and can never say anything bad about a classic coke. First bite of the burger was a little disappointing. Burger was thin and seemed overcooked to me. I thought it was dry. Roll, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo were ok. Not bad overall but for some reason I expected a better burger experience. Let's talk about the fries. Truly classic French fried potatoes. Perfectly cooked. Light golden color. Nice texture and flavor. What every French fry should look and taste like. Coke was great. Sorry to say I was not impressed by the burger. This was my experience on 05/09/2026. Could have been cleaner and maybe the burger not overcooked. Your experience may be totally different.

This is easily in the top 2 Smash-burgers in the city. Might be #1!! All of the details in yelp are…read morewrong. Pictures are also wrong. Burgers For Life is a Pop-Up only spot with a moving location. Check their website or IG for dates and locations. You will NOT regret it! Posting some real pics to feast your eyes on!

Where ever this pop-up is, it's worth the trip. Amazing smash burger. Easily the tastiest smash…read moreburger I've ever had. I don't know what kind of a culinary magic he's doing, but it works. Tonight the pop-up was in Culver City at Millcross. I sure hope this turns into a regular thing.

Parking - 3.5/5. Free Street parking in Pasadena…read more Cost - $20-30/pp The burger itself was around the low $20 range, though the chicken pot pie looked incredible and I'd probably try that next time. The burger was genuinely very good--not life-changing gourmet food, but exactly what a classic American burger should taste like. The best way I can describe it is like an elevated old-school burger. Similar spirit to In-N-Out in its simplicity, but juicer like if burlesque was a burger. You're going for the atmosphere, the history, and the feeling of stepping into a different era of California. Overall: * Food: 5/5 * Atmosphere/Nostalgia: 5/5 * Parking: 3.5/5 * Service: 5/5 * Value: 4/5 Not necessarily a mandatory stop for tourists unless you really love historic food institutions, but if you live in L.A., it's absolutely worth visiting at least once. I'd definitely go back.

I recently came back here and in regards to the layout, not much has change…read more The prices though... I got the "Big Ben" combo, and with tip, I was looking at around $40. So why the 4-stars instead of the 3 I gave them nearly a decade ago? Because that burger was freakin' good! $40 good? Probably not. And their fries were pretty bad. But man... It's been a couple of days and I'm still thinking about that damn thing. PS: It seems like they're hit-or-miss, so I guess proceed at your own risk. I must've just gotten lucky that day.

Everything! Love it…read more Yummy food.. Nice people. I grew up in padadena lots of great food places.

I really wanted to love this place. Sadly, though it wasn't good. I got a double cheeseburger combo…read morewith bacon and the burger and fries both just tasted very off. Idk what it was exactly, but it didn't have a good flavor. The lady who took the order was nice though.

Returning customer, love to support…read more This time around I placed an order for the chili cheese fries, and I also went with a single smashed burger. I was starving and couldn't wait to try out the fries. Perfectly served, fresh cheese topped and chili cheese tasted great, not too salty. Presentation was great! I literally devoured the whole thing. The fries were cooked perfectly, not too greasy and crispy. I added ketchup on top and made it even better. The smashed burger was also delicious, flavorful, including a soft bun(bread), savory smashed meat. 5/5 for everything I will continue to support when I am at the brewery visiting. A very happy lady overall.

Triple smash burgers are the best! Greasy, crispy, and cheesy goodness all packaged in a handful of…read moregoodness. Didn't realize it was a food truck as I walked into the bar it was parked in front of. It was cool, got to sit and enjoy a beer while waiting for the burgers to cook. We brought them in to eat and continued to enjoy the chill atmosphere. The burgers definitely delivered. Thank you for the good food and quick service!

Absolutely amazing. Stopped by randomly after seeing a show nearby…read more Food, atmosphere, and service (Drew) were all outstanding. Would literally make the trip from San Diego just to come here again. Well done.

Spent 2 years in Fort Worth so I bring a Texas BQ bias to this review…read moreI had lunch Brisket - a little dry 3/5 Texas Toast - 4/5 I added a side - Mashed Potatoes with Brisket bites 4/5 Dinner rolls - 4/5 Service just barely adequate and I was one of three tables in the restaurant Side was over priced for a cup of mashed potatoes-$9 Not bad SoCal BQ experience but I miss Texas hospitality and great brisket

05/14/2026 A truly…read moreiconic Pasadena landmark! My history with Connal's goes back over 50 years. As a kid my Mom would take us there often for a Grinder and Soft Serve Cone. It was always a real treat. As a teenager I dated a couple of the girls that worked there so I was there on the regular in those days. In my 20's I lived right up the street and hit them up quite often. I don't get there as much as I'd like nowadays but when I do, it is always consistently great. Times have definitely changed but Connal's quality food and super customer service has not! I am a huge Combination Grinder fan and have not ordered anything different for well over 30 years. They are always stacked with lots of high quality cold cuts and delicious Provolone, crisp shredded Lettuce,thin sliced Onions and Vinegar and Oil on a delicious French Roll. In my teens and 20's I did try many samplings on their vast menu and as memory serves, everything was always delicious. Today's Grinder absolutely hit the spot! It had been a while since I last tasted one but the Combo Grinder most definitely never disappoints. I went for it, and got Zings (Zucchini Sticks and Onion Rings). Super hot, crisp and very tasty, especially with some Bleu Cheese Dressing. Jesse took my order and he was very personable and showed me some excellent customer service. If you are looking for some great grub, you cannot lose with Sandwiches By Connal. It is not the original owners but they have kept the same quality and standards over the years.

I know I'm dating myself by saying the last time I ate here was over 20 years ago--but I'm willing…read moreto take that hit to fully convey this: this place has not changed. Once upon a time, we lived dangerously close to this establishment, and I've honestly thought about it more often than I'd like to admit ever since. So when I found myself in Pasadena a few weeks ago, you better believe I was coming back. I ordered my usual: an unbelievable burger, fries, and a Coke--of course. But the crown jewel of the meal, as it has always been, is the fried zucchini. I have never found better fried zucchini, and trust me, I've been trying for years. Service at the window was just as friendly as I remembered, and we grabbed a spot tucked under the patio instead of staying inside--perfect for people-watching as folks came and went. There's something really special about being welcomed back by a place that tastes exactly like you remember. Connal's still delivers.