My friend wanted to check Stanton's out. We got parking right in front. You walk in the doors and get a retro feel right away. There was so many vintage memoribilia all around the restaurant. There were old Coke, 7 Up and Dr pepper bottles. They have a Simpsons chalk drawing of the police officers, Bruce Lee plaque and many vintage cash drawers. It was pretty empty for a Sunday lunch. There was one big party when we arrived then it started to get busy when we left. The bar was mainly the only place to sit. I did use the bathroom afterwards and it was pretty clean. The burgers are halal. I got the classic burger and added mushrooms and Swiss. The clerk allowed me to make my changes after I asked for the changes moments later. I also added waffle fries. It was pretty good. I like the waffle fries. It was seasoned like the curly fries. I worked recommend the place and I will hopefully go back. read more

Stanton's City Bites - Classic burger with mushroom and swiss cheese and waffle fries. - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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A go to burger spot for me! The food: There is some variety in what burger toppings you can get, but it's not as out there or fancy as some other places. Just a good, classic burger. One of my favorites is the Luke Skyburger with deep-fried bacon, mushrooms, and spinach. If you're really hungry, the monster burger is just crazy huge. The space: It has sort of a diner feel to it. It definitely feels like a casual place to grab a bite with friends. Overall: I really like Stanton's. It's a bit of a hole in the wall without much around it, so I don't come here as often as I would like to, but I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a burger! read more

Okay this entire little burger joint is super well decorated and has phenomenal service! The food was great! We attempted to come here once before during the pandemic but they were closed so we're so glad we got to try it out! The burgers were well prepared to our liking and the seasoning on the fries was flavorful. They have halal burger options as well! Would definitely recommend and will totally be back soon! read more

Stanton's City Bites - Love the vintage decor - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

The Spicy Chipotle Burger was amazing, the Cajun fries seasoned to perfection. My friend raved about whatever burger he had ordered along with the bacon cheese fries (which looked so good I had food envy.) The setting was relaxed, we could easily carry on a conversation without straining to be heard, and service was friendly. A great lunch overall, will be back! read more

Best burgers with all the necessary additions, love their sandwiches and big portions of fries.

We stumbled across this gem on Saturday and saw on Yelp that they have good burgers. Yall aint neva lied on the reviews! The burgers are GOOD, HOT, AND DELICIOUS! I ordered the Blue Moon because bleu cheese is life. The Hubs ordered the Original Bacon Burger because it has mustard on it..yuck! Both with tater tots and a drink which you all pay separately....bummer! Anyhoo, the burgers were made to order and GOOD, HOT, AND DELICIOUS! IDK if the tots were frozen or freshly made but they were perfect accompaniment. We will definitely be back to try the Spicy Chipotle. read more

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Quarantine pickup for the win! This place has been on my list for a while so when I had a taste for a turkey burger last week, I couldn't wait to order. Called in an order for the Classic Burger which comes with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and onions. I subbed the beef for turkey, added cheddar cheese and eliminated the mustard. In less than 15 minutes it was ready for pickup. I'm glad I added this place to my list because the burger was delicious and fresh. No frozen pre-packaged turkey patty here...and I was grateful. I also got fries. I'm a fry fanatic but wasn't crazy about these. They were too crispy for my liking so I didn't eat many but I'm sure they'll appeal to others. They dropped my review by a star but won't prevent me from returning. Yum! read more

Stanton's City Bites - Turkey Burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

The burgers are great and Teresa the owner is so sweet. Love this place that's in the First Ward, not Sixth Ward

Sometimes you just need a classic burger and fries. This was just that. I tried the monster sauce on the side and that was honestly a waste of money. However the rest of it was good. Even with it to go the bun was a good taste. Fries were a great portion. Cost a tad high for some items. read more

If you like old school juicy burgers and are on a vacation from calorie counting, this is the place for you. They also had some very creative burger & topping combinations like the Cowboy burger with a fried egg & bacon on TX toast (which was a surprisingly good bun choice) or the Miss Piggie, which had a hash brown and candied bacon. Fries were on point too. Not fancy and counter service instead of table service but with burgers this good, who cares? read more

The burger was good and it had lots of potential. The reason why I rated it a 3 stars is not due to poor taste or anything like that. I rated it poorly because the quantity of toppings was literally the skimpiest amount of toppings I've had on a burger EVER. For the grilled onions I didn't even see them at first, I maybe had like three small slivers of grilled onions, the pieces of bacon was a small portion as well (two pieces that were each no longer than about 2 inches... seriously). Honestly it seemed like it was a burger made oomph a budget and they were running ingredients! I liked the taste of the burger but if my experience is indicative of the average experience then I rather have a burger somewhere else. read more

I'm sad to say it just wasn't worth the hype to us .. Well we finally got to go here and I was super excited to start off with hearing all the great things but it fell short the inside of the place is really cool old time feeling I got the monster burger wife got the piggy daughter got the sliders and we ordered waffle and Cajun fries ... this is a order before you sit kinda place Just FYI . We finally get our food after I'd guess 15 minutes or so came out hot and good looking took the first bite of the burger and it honestly tasted like meat cheese and some tomato pickle feel like not much flavor in the meat real greasy but it is 2 patties ... wife burger was still kinda pink well a lot pink m wouldn't think a bacon burger had no other option then being done .. mine was well done as well . Fries ..those were spot on we are enjoyed those they were hot and fresh and just great tasting so if I do go back which I would if in the area I would order nothing but fries All in all it's ok not worst not the best all food ordered cost 42 dollars read more

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Incredible burgers especially the cowboy burger cool vibes great fried pickles and amazing service.

The holy cow is my favorite. This place tops as the best burger joint next to M&M grill. Plus I love how they have halal options.

Why all the amazing reviews you ask?! Well.. their food speaks for itself cause this is one good burger! I've had Stanton's bookmarked for the longest time but I never really crave burgers - the bf wanted something quick and we were already in the area to pick up ice cream (but that's another review =) so we decided to stop by. And I devoured my burger!!! I wasn't even really hungry and the bf says.. "You must really like it cause I've never seen you eat a whole burger before." True story. It's nothing fancy - I order a plain ol' Classic Bacon Cheeseburger and it was one of the best classic cheeseburgers I've ever had!! Why?! The buns were amazing - the bottom bun actually stayed crispy and never got soggy! You can actually pick this burger up and eat it like a burger! Win!!! Then the ingredients - you can taste the meat - quality! Everything else didn't try to hide or overpower it. The veggies were fresh! The onions, the tomatoes, the lettuce was crisp! Each bite had the perfect ratio of meat, veggies and bun! You didn't get too much bread and not enough filling, which is a constant issue I have at other places. Delicious!! The sweet potato fries were crispy and fantastic. I wish I knew the Italian fries were actually Parmesan truffle fries cause I would've gotten them. The only thing I didn't like was the waffle fries - they had a weird coating which made them taste weird (probably the seasoning/batter) and it ended up making them taste a bit too greasy as well. The interior looks and feels like a diner, but an upgraded diner cause it was clean and felt modern as well. If you're looking for a good burger with no frills, this is the place you've been looking for all your life. If you want the frills of a gourmet burger, this is not the place for you! I noticed all the Asian trinkets while ordering so I told my bf I thought this was an Asian owned business. He didn't believe me and had to look it up. We read about the history of Stanton's and I was right - the store used to be a family-run grocery store with the owner being a butcher who decided to make burger patties! The family used to live on the 2nd story of the restaurant and the kids helped with the family business. The business was passed on to the son Art, who then passed it to his wife Theresa Fong after he passed away 2 years ago. Amazing history and local family-run business since 1961, which makes it all that much better! read more

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Not wheel chair accessible! Isn't that against the law or city code. Lousy car parking. Terrible location. Why is this business still only accepting take out? read more

Stanton's City Bites - Stanton's - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

We found this place randomly on Google and decided to try it, we went early on a Sunday and we're the first ones there. The restaurant is really cute and has fun retro decor (opened up in 1961). The people at the counter were really nice and excited that it was our first time in. They brought our food out after not very long and checked up on us to make sure the food came out right. The food....amazing. Two of our friends got burgers, one got a turkey burger and I got a portobello burger. The burgers were humungous and so juicy. The fries and tater tots were also amazing and we were not leaving there hungry! Plenty of vegetarian options and had salads for gluten free folks. Not very much parking, but we found a spot. Overall great experience, highly recommend! read more

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Been coming here ever since it opened and just their menu and service is on top!! Food is always perfect when coming out the kitchen and just the taste and flavor of them is amazing read more

Stanton's City Bites - Countertop - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Our friends live in Houston and took us to this burger place. At first I was like looks like any burger joint what's so special about it ? Then I tasted my burger on regular white bread and had their fries. Sold! It hit the spot. read more

Stanton's City Bites - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stanton's is one of the longer standing burger joints that consistently puts out good product! Location Near downtown. There is street parking nearby, but please note actual parking in front of the place is quite limited. The interior is what you would expect from an unassuming burger joint. Plenty of seating with a 50s style diner seating married with a house. Food I've had multiple items on their menu as this place is dangerously close to me. Their burgers are classic with a few more creative twists as well. Also, also while everyone may initially come here for their burgers, which definitely stand up well to the ever growing sea of Houston competition, I recommend trying their turkey sandwich! Costs/Pricing Always a bit subjective, but I believe their prices are very reasonable for food. Alcohol isn't poorly priced I'm either if you're looking to grab a beer. Service It's not a sit down and server style. It's counter style ordering with a number provided for wherever you sit. Food usually comes out in a decent amount of time given they are fresh, not pre-made. Overall It's tough to say it's the "best burger" in Houston given there is so many options these days, but over time I have really come to appreciate the simplicity and consistency this place offers. In that regard I believe it's one of the best certainly. I've seen other Houston burger joints grow and something tends to fall off, but Stanton's is happy just doing them and they should keep doing that. It works! read more

Going to be honest here. Great ambiance, nice place. The counter service was alright because the cashier seemed reluctant to answer done of my questions; at least she did not seem to know detailed answers ("It is whatever is listed on the menu"). We had: Bottled Tea, Fruit drinks, Root Beer (A fountain would have been nice) The Waffle Bites (good with the cheese), Tater Tots (slightly crispy, good but nothing amazing) Sweet Potato Fries (tasted store bought, unimpressive) Turkey Burger, Monster Burger (both were pretty good overall, the latter a little dry) Conclusion? Definitely good, but very disappointed since almost everyone had me thinking this place was amazing. It was above average at best, with some menu items a little subpar. read more

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The best halal burger place in Houston in my opinion! Been coming here since my UH days, and still a favorite. Pictured are the classic cheeseburger, the spicy chipotle burger, sweet potato fries and the curly fries. The fries are average but the burgers- oh my lawd DELICIOUS. The meat is so juicy and the bun is sooo soft. 10/10 recommend this place! read more

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If they sold cat burgers it'd be Stanton's Kitty Bites, and most of us would boycott it and demand it be shut down. Because we're all hypocrites like that. If there were bits of dirt and bone inside the burgers, it'd be Stanton's Gritty Bites. And if the burgers were awful, it'd be Stanton's Sh*tty Bites. Thankfully, they're amazing, and so it's not. But if they were, then it would be. Anyway. What to get: Any of the specialty burgers that sound good What not to get: 2 Dead Legs from sitting in an odd yoga pose Why not: Because then you won't have a leg to stanton Also: Hey I have a great idea! Let's downgrade the star rating of one of the best 3 burgers in Houston because I don't like the parking arrangement! Yay Yelp! Awesome! High five! Or rather average three. Okay. I was going to say that this was the best burger in town, but I wouldn't have a leg to Stanton. Using jokes twice in the same review ftw. That title goes unequivocally to Lankford Grocery, but Stanton is a very worthy runner up, and a must-try for all fans of burgers. It's a little hipstery, for sure (as everything in and around the Heights seems to be these days), but the prices aren't too outlandish and the burgers are excellent. The fried pickles are good, but the drinks aren't too impressive and are too expensive, so stick to the food. The Miss Piggie, the Truck Stop, the Chili Burger, the Luke Skyburger, all excellent options. It really depends what you like. All of them taste excellent and are decently priced under $10. If you eat 2 burgers in the Houston area, this should be one of them. Honourable mention to Tookie's out near La Porte. I think City Bites are when the masses of mosquitos in Houston start nibbling away at you. But if there's one burger worth getting eaten up for, it's Stanton. read more

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Much like any red blooded American we have all had burgers. And I will preface this post with stating I have had burgers from all over the country. Chain restaurants to men serving burgers on grill in the back of their trucks. With that said... This place has some interesting options. However is it in my top 10 of burger joint in Texas? Sadly no. But they do have this wonderful atmosphere that pulls you back into the 50-60's of Americana. Burger I had was a poor choice (I'll admit that) I ordered the Cowboy Brunch. An interesting idea just not executed well. The burger was served on toast (hence the brunch in the title). Toast was dry and unappealing. Also the burger was topped with an egg (again back to the brunch title). The egg was over cooked. Not a drop of yolk. The burger itself was ehh. Little overdone. Not juicy as to be expected from such a highly rated burger joint. Ultimately this place is a fun little throw back to yester-year but it really just missed the mark in a good quality burger. read more

Stanton's City Bites - The Cowboy Brunch... - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great burger and fries for a reasonable price! Hidden gem! Parking can be tough, but it's great!

S.T.A.N.T.O.N.S. its how you spell the answer to "where should we grab burgers". I'm sorry but if you think another place has better burgers then 1) don't bother talking to me if you haven't tried Stanton's yet. and 2) if you have, and still think something else is better... then send me a message with this name because I have to try it! I've been coming to Stanton's for years and eaten and so many other places and have never found a more satisfying burger than the cowboy brunch. I split it with my wife so we also got the waffle bites and cajun spice fries as sides, since eating the cowboy brunch by yourself is the kind of meal you eat right before a nap. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by this place. The outside looks like a small house, and the inside is like a retro diner. I split the Spicy Chipotle burger with a side of Cajun Spice fries with my boyfriend. I actually felt like it was a good portion, but if you're hungry, you could eat a whole one on your own. The burger kinda reminded me of In-N-Out (in California), which is a great thing because I love their burgers. The difference is that this burger had a lot more flavor and toppings. The bread was garlicy and a bit toasted, which is yum. The veggies tasted fresh and crisp. I thought that the whole burger overall was very good. Sadly, they ran out of curly fries when we went, but it was close to closing so it makes sense. The price isn't bad and the food tastes amazing, so I don't see why someone wouldn't go here. I definitely want to come back! read more

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These hamburgers are everything and it feels like an old school soda shop in there! Loved the experience, thanks yall!!

I was soooooooo excited to try their food. I've heard great things. But sadly, I was disappointed in my experience with Stanton City Bites. I ordered to go because COVID. Cute home store with old diner pop shop vibes. I was sad to see the amount of food in the onion ring basket. Food was cold. The enjoyed the buns on the bacon burger but that's it. I will try again with a different burger and hopefully they will fill up their side orders. read more

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Ohhhhh yes. So as I was sitting in church Sunday morning (Lakewood Church in Houston) and my wife asked me where were we going for lunch so I started to search for a place nearby. (I know...that's not cool. I've already promised not to do it again.) In any case, I saw Stanton's pop up and thought we could try it. After church and waiting 20 minutes to get out of parking, and using the fruit of the Spirit "patience" we headed that way. The restaurant is in an old white building at the corner of Edwards and Houston Ave, with the entrance on Edwards. It started as a grocery store and once they started getting more folks in for the burgers they were selling on the side, they started to focus on the restaurant and did away with the grocery store. The restaurant is a little dark inside. Some would call it character, but it could use more exterior lighting. There is a musky odor to the place that detracts from fully enjoying the food. So, I ordered the Holy Cow burger but (hold on to your hats) I forgot to order it medium, and I never forget. You're given a stand with your order number on it and the burgers are brought out to the table when they're ready. When my burger came I cut into it and noticed my mistake but I also noticed how juicy the burger was so I took a bite and was blown away. Even though it was cooked well done the burger was juicy and packed full of flavor. I was floored. The bun was tasty too. I didn't ask if it was made in-house but it certainly wasn't store bought. We normally eat and talk as we dine but the burgers were so good that all of us at the table dug in and finished the meal like four travelers lost at sea were served food for the first time in days. The only bag thing about it was that I wanted more but my stomach just didn't have the space for it. Five Stars!!! You must go. read more

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One of the best burgers in Houston! And I love the way they do their tater tots! Service is always pleasant, and the restaurant has a cool, laid back diner style decor, usually very relaxed. As for parking: they have a couple of spots in front of the restaurant, but it's usually easiest to park further down the block and walk. read more

Tldr: Holy cow 5/5, Spicy chipotle 2/5 Walking in to Stanton City Bites felt like stepping into a classic 90s burger parlor - the furniture, wall décor and overall design made me feel like I'm reliving a scene from an old movie. The burgers here also reflect this classic vibe by providing different iterations of a classic American burger. The first burger I had here was the Holy Cow, and holy cow it was indeed. The burger was an absolute delight and the meat was juicy and cooked to perfect. However, the spicy chipotle left much to be desired. The beef patty tasted flavorless and was largely overshadowed by the overwhelming flavor of the chipotle sauce, which had this weird tangy taste that made me not which to keep on eating. While I don't know which of the two drastically different experience was a more accurate representation of the restaurant, the highs I had here tempt me to try it once more in the future to find out. read more

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I ordered the turkey burger and a classic burger with cheese. I had cheddar cheese put on it Service was pretty good. I had both burgers cut in half and felt like. Both of them were fair and I wasn't overly excited about one over the other. I thought the classic cheeseburger bun was a little big, I would prefer more flavor in my burger over bun. Size I did like the wheat bun for the turkey burger however, I felt that both of the burgers were kind of on the dry side when I go and have a burger I find that I always compare them to fat burger, which is out of California with burgers I can get anywhere else, the fat burger would beat these burgers, hands-down that I had there. It's far as ambience the old rustic steel used furniture look maybe it's a Texas thing, but it didn't work for me. read more

My first time here and I really enjoyed it! From the outside, you wouldn't expect much but I was pleasantly surprised. The inside is like a retro diner theme. I ordered the spicy chipotle burger on a wheat bun with Cajun spice fries and also tried the bread pudding. The burger was juicy and the spicy chipotle sauce was amazing! I wouldn't even consider it spicy but tastes awesome. The Cajun spice fries were great. And the bread pudding was super fresh. The raisins sprinkled throughout added a nice touch. Overall, solid burger joint for a reasonable price and the staff was very friendly! read more

Stanton's City Bites - Spicy Chipotle with Cajun Spice fries - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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While not number 1 Stantons City Bites is definitely in my top 5 burger places in Houston. There variety of burgers, toppings, drinks, and Fries will definitely satisfy your burger cravings. The bread they use for their burgers is really good and so are all the different cheeses they have. I usually get the Holy Cow burger (5 different cheeses) with Chipotle Mayo and the Parmesan fries. I'm a fan of their curly fries as well and I highly recommend those. They have a lot of other food I haven't tried but that's because their Holy Cow burger is so good. The main downside of Stantons is their parking. They barely have any parking so that can get very annoying when they get busy. Overall I still highly recommend Stantons. read more

Stanton's City Bites - Holy Cow Burger - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Like many local business, Stanton's is understaffed. But the quality has not changed! The food came out quickly and tastes great. Their Pattie's stay hot! The restaurant was clean and well maintained. read more

Stanton's City Bites - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Was looking for a different burger place than usual and found this spot, the place itself is super cute but not a lot of parking. I've been lucky to find parking in front every time. I got the truck stopper w/o mustard and it was really good! I normally get a basic type of burger but I enjoyed it, we also got original and chili cheese fries, they were also good. We called and ordered ahead, were about 10 minutes away and food was ready when we arrived. read more

Stanton's has been around for 50 years now, and as a native Houstonian, I know that says a lot about the place. Things don't last that long here unless they're good. And Stanton's is really, really good. I've eaten probably half of the menu at this point, and all of it was really good, but I think my personal favorite is the Truck-Stopper. I'm usually not the kind of person to call this out, but the fries here are great. They're worth adding to your order. I can't wait until the pandemic is over (like, really over, not Greg Abbott Decided He's Over It over) and they open up again. Stanton's has made themselves a Houston institution, and that reputation is well-earned. read more

A Houston institution and so well deserved! I was expecting this place to be much smaller than it was. We got here right before noon (before the crowd) and it was SUCH a good idea. The establishment got packed for lunch quick! If you want a table, try to get here before noon or after the lunch crowd. Look for parking and NO parking signage. Great place for families or anyone! I loved the interior. Texas and homely, whatever that means, but I felt like it was a step back in time and I loved it! I ordered the classic burger and added mushrooms. So happy I added the mushrooms! Sweet potato fries on the side! I was hoping for a fountain drink, but all drinks are sold by the bottle. The bun fell apart quick because it became soggy, you need LOTS of napkins. However, the taste never faltered! On point 100% percent. First time here and I ended up running into two friends - how's that for a city of millions of people! I think that says it all! Everyone is coming here and so should you! read more

Stanton's City Bites - Classic burger with cheese and mushrooms. No fountain drinks, just bottles. Cute old school area. - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very mouth watery burger, and tastes even better than it looks. I had it with the trouble sauce which gave it a spicy sourish touch, and I felt as if it went really well with it. What I noticed most about the burger was that the cheese was perfectly melted with the meat which made it even more enjoyable than it already is. What I love most about Stanton's is that their burgers are much cleaner, compared to other halal burger spots, although I do wish it was just a tad bit bigger. Danrates: 8.5/10 Spicy Chipotle ~ $9 Follow me on Instagram: @Danhafeats read more

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