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Stanton's City Bites

4.3 (1.4k reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Edward M.

Hadn't been back in over 10 years, and it's like the place hasn't aged a day. Still locked in time with its old-school diner counter and antique wall decor. The burgers? Massive. Unapologetically messy, grilled to perfection, and still some of the best in town. I forgot how damn good they were. The chili cheese fries. The kind that make you question how we ever settled for canned chili anywhere else. No beans. No shortcuts. Just chunky tomato, real ground beef, and flavor that punches through. This is chili the way it's supposed to be. Washed it down with a cold sugar cane soda and walked out full, happy, and wondering why I ever waited this long to come back.

We love Art!
Karina N.

Best burgers in Houston! I came with the family today and the place is a complete diner! I've seen so many wonderful transformations here but the food is and has always been so delicious! I always recommend Stanton's! Today I had the grilled chicken. It has been so long! If you live in Houston or are just visiting, you definitely want to come here. Order and pick up to go or stay and eat. It's so close to downtown and has great service!

Waffle Fries
Kayla N.

After seeing this cute spot in the heights that seemed to be an old-school no frills burger joint, we decided to stop in and get a bit to eat. Both of us were surprised shakes weren't on the menu considering the vibe but that wasn't a big deal . I ordered the equivalent of a mushroom Swiss burger (but asked for the bacon to be on the side) and then an order of waffle fries. The staff at the counter was very friendly as well. When the order came, I was impressed with the soft and fresh bun and was ready to dive in. The burger was a bit meh and thought it really needed fresh veggies like lettuce and red onion to it so it didn't taste so plain. My boyfriend also felt that his burger was good not great. While the decor and ambiance are cute and fun... it seems like it used to be an authentic burger joint with that vibe and now it's just a reminiscent feel and it wasn't kept up. All in all, we'd come back but it won't be at the top of the list and we'd both be making adjustments to our order.

different....
Robert A.

The patty ans bun may have gotten smaller since my my first visits but it's still a solid choice for a delicious and filling burger. The inside has changed an over time making it bigger and more deli/diner style vs a grocery store. Staff is always super friendly and food comes out quickly.

Ms. Piggy
Paul S.

This place is like stepping back in time. Great no frills place with incredibly good burgers. I recommend the Ms. Piggy (1/2 ground beef and 1/2 ground bacon) but every burger is tasty. The fries are out of this world as well. The staff are always friendly and it's kid-friendly.

French Fries Bacon Cheese, fried pickles, bacon cheese burger with tots
Janaya M.

We called Shara's our order, it was ready soon after our arrival. The atmosphere is a neat vintage diner. Order at the counter and then be seated. The food was solid.

The OG
Jason D.

This is one the of the OG spots that BOTM revisits pretty regularly. Many have claimed as the city's best. I have been a few times and it's a solid burger. I haven't decided on my personal favorite, but you can't go wrong here. They are fresh AF. My burger was HOT. Like burn your mouth kinda temps. Pretty good with customizing and options on the menu. We came out for a pre-game meal. We left full and ready for another win. Give it a shot. Go Coogs!

Ms. Piggie Burger
Maggie M.

Service was great, place and ambience was what we expected for the location. We ordered the spicy chipotle which was lacking the chipotle sauce, we got a few hints of it, but not much. We also tried the cowboy brunch burger, which was a good size but also lacked flavor, the meat was not a bad quality, but had no flavor and the egg didn't have a runny yolk which in my opinion, sucked. I had the Ms. Piggies burger and it was a disappointment since it mentioned candied bacon and all I got was bacon, the meat again was flavorless, I had to add salt and ketchup to my burger to taste something. Although the burgers were big, the lack of flavor made them pointless.. I'm not mad at it, but I've had better, and would not go back. The Cajun fries were also flavorless fries, they shouldn't be called Cajun, when they are just seasoned fries. Not worth the hype. The $12 we paid for the burgers plus the $4 dollar fries and $3 for the drink was not worth it. For 3 burgers, 3 orders of fries and 3 fountain drinks we paid $64 plus the tip, we paid $73. Try it for yourself, but I don't recommend it.

Rex C.

This one has been on my radar for a while. I'm glad I finally stopped in. Solid four stars. Great burger. Food: I went with the bacon cheeseburger and it was made to order and made the perfection. A very nice size piece of meat came out that was sizzling hot. Every bite was great. The waffle fries were exceptional. I really enjoyed the crunch. I also like the decor on the inside it's like walking into an old school diner. Great customer service. The young lady that took my order was very nice and my food came out in a decent amount of time. Solid four stars I would definitely come back !

Original burger with cheese and avocado add on cheese, bacon fries in the background
Jose Alfonso S.

Great customer service as you walk into a vintage style vibe location with the countertop wrapped around bar and tables on the adjacent side. Greeted us and explain the menu to us old school registers present to show vintage aesthetic vibe . Order two burgers with onion rings and fries some recommendation from the clerk to help us out and taste what is ordered and preferred customers They make their own patties and it looks like bake their own bread have plenty of add-ons and burger styles to customize your order Will definitely return to try out other options

Bacon cheeseburger
Daniel M.

Very cool place just outside of downtown. The place has history and you can tell as you as you walk in (watch your step!). Vintage hardwood floors. To my surprise they sell Joe Tea. One my my favorite bottled beverages. The burger was OUTSTANDING. Loved the hand formed patty. The bun was a little much but the burger still shined. Waffle fries were nice and crispy. Staff was friendly. I look forward to going back next time I'm in Houston.

The tots were crispy but tasted slightly of old oil.
J W.

Just OK. Was excited based on many reviews that I was going to find a long-hidden gem. Sorry to say it didn't live up to expectations. Got the miss piggie, which is supposed to have a 50/50 burger (beef/bacon), candied bacon, and a hash brown on it. The burger was plenty flavorful but a bit dry. There was not much bacon on it and I couldn't detect anything to 'candied' about it. The hash brown was pretty blah. The fries were OK but the tater tots had kind of an off taste, like maybe old oil or something. It really wasn't as bad as the description makes it out to be. It is pretty harmless, just won't be going back given all the amazing choices in Houston.

Dining Area
David P.

Nut allergy friendly: Yep! No nuts in anything! Parking: Park down the street, walk a few minutes. Order-to-Burgers: 12 Minutes A lovely diner-esque spot that reigns as one of the kings of burgers in Houston. It looks like an unassuming spot from the outside, and walking in feels like you've been transported back into an old school diner. Counter service and food delivered to the table. For three people, we got three different burgers and one order each of waffle fries and tater tots. It was plenty enough for all of us! I had the Holy Cow burger without pickle. Perfectly cooked, amazingly filling, fresh ingredients and perfectly melted cheese. A classic burger done right. The tater tots and waffle fries came out hot and crispy and were just the right amount of seasoned and salty. The water's cold, the fried are crispy, and the burgers are bangers. Definitely worth a visit.

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The FOOD! Cool place and good food in a very relaxed atmosphere. Get there early if you can because parking gets crowded.

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Staff was great and helpful for our 1st visit. Burgers were amazing and files and onion rings were perfect! Love this little spot!

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Ask the Community - Stanton's City Bites

When did they turn into a restaurant only and do away with the corner store?

That has been about 14 years ago. Maybe a little more.

Is dine-in still closed for covid?

They are reopened for dine-in.

Do they have heated outdoor seating?

No outdoor seating.

Are they still halal?

Yes, the beef and chicken.

Do they use Creekstone farm meat?

Is the portabella mushroom burger still available as seen in the second to last menu photo?

Yes we still offer this!

Do they have a turkey meat substitution for the burgers?

Yes, we can swap turkey meat instead of beef

Where do you park?

Street spots or small parking lot (4 diagonal spots). Careful of scraping!

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