WOW I WISH I COULD RATE THIS HIGHER THAN 5 stars! ROXY YOU ARE A great recommendation on the French onion burger and so many sauces ! Who doesn't love a saucy burger. My first time there had to rant and rave about the experience/ customer service above and beyond! read more

Food and service have always been good every time we were here. They have plenty of outdoor sitting if you prefer fresh air. The workers always brought the things i asked, One time they even brought and cleaned a high chair for baby without me asking. The short rib grilled cheese here is a must have. The menu has a large variety of food options, all reasonably priced. read more

I've been here a bunch of times and I always take my food to go--mostly because I order the same thing every single time. Their chicken club is my go-to, but I swap the sweet chili aioli for the Meyer lemon aioli and it's so good. I don't even try anything else because I know I'll be happy with that. My boyfriend is obsessed with their chili cheese fries and gets them every time. I tried the sweet potato fries once and they just weren't my favorite. They're waffle cut (which is fun), but sweet potatoes are softer than regular fries so they don't really hold their shape and end up kinda floppy. I also really love that you can see the whole kitchen--it feels super open and clean. The kitchen staff always says hi when you walk in, which is such a nice touch. Everyone here is really friendly and welcoming. Just a solid spot with good food and good vibes that I keep coming back to. read more

For a pick up burger spot, The Stand is excellent. They offer an extensive menu with tons of options for food preferences and allergies. The food quality is high end and reliable. The atmosphere is a little bit bare bones, like a pizza parlor almost, but you're not sitting here to watch a game, you're grabbing burgers after the soccer match or less formal family dinner and enjoying some hamburger variety. I particularly like the variety of sides The Stand offers, including some delicious broccoli, which sounds crazy at a hamburger joint but is totally worth it. I also love that although they have special specialty burgers, you can build your own burger with with tons of topping options. Even in fast food or faster food like this is, a burger can get really expensive! My recent burger was a turkey burger with blue cheese on a gluten-free bun with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and a couple of sauces. And it came to $15 tax and tip. Overall, this is a spot that we take a surf team celiac as well as a 75 year-old bun, meat, and cheese guy and everyone leaves happy! read more

Great little spot. The place is clean and the staff are friendly. I ordered the vegan falafel wrap. It was delicious. The falafel was crispy on the outside and softer in the center. The wrap was fresh and full of flavor. Loved the touch of mint and the tahini sauce. My husband ordered the stand burger and said it was great. He loved it. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Falafel wrap (vegan) - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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I have been a fan of The Stand for years. I enjoy their salads and sandwiches, and especially their sweet potato fries. Today, I tried a new item - the Piri Piri Chicken Bowl. It had chicken, sweet corn, pickled onions (my favorite), tomatoes and arugula. It was tossed with a honey lime vinaigrette and topped with Piri Piri sauce. It was delicious! Every bite was full of interesting flavors. The chicken was tender and juicy and the Piri Piri sauce gave it a nice kick. I hope they keep it on the menu because I look forward to enjoying it again and again. The person at the counter was very friendly and helpful, as they always seem to be. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Waffle cut sweet potato fries. My favorite! - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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Ambiance was clean and simple. Lots of seating inside and outside. Service was quick and helpful. Food was delicious! Strand burger 10/10, falafel wrap 9/10, French fries 9/10 and fire fries 10/10. We also got the Thai tea Shake 11/10. Pickles were crispy and delicious. Made in house and free. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Burger, Falafel Wrap (Vegan), fries, fire fries Thai Iced Tea Shake - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Been back many times. Consistently delicious every time. Stopped by tonight for a quick dinner. Hubby had the turkey burger and I had the chicken sandwich on lettuce wraps. It took a very very long time for the foods to come out tonight and the restaurant wasn't even super busy. Turkey burger was good so was the chicken lettuce wraps, although the piece of chicken did shrink much compared to the previous times, it did taste good, as usual. read more

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Highly recommend The Stand! High quality, delicious food and *exceptional service* each and every time*. I was inspired to write a Yelp Review today because we met Tess who must exceed every customer service standard that ever existed. The Stand should know that Tess represents your restaurant in every wonderful way possible. read more

We were planning to go tour the mission but needed lunch first. Looking for dog friendly places, The Stand came up. It's located in a shopping center with ample parking which is nice! They have a large outdoor patio. You order at the counter, receive a number, and they bring it out to you. It took me a while to navigate the menu which has lots to choose from. They also serve beer and wine in addition to soft drinks. I was going to order a burger, but I saw the short rib grilled cheese and I had to have it! The toasted bread was sooooo good! The crisp onion strips and cheese tied it all together! Dipped it in bbq sauce and ranch dressing.....sooooooo good! I also ordered nice crispy onion rings. Daveed had the Stand burger with cheddar and bacon, and was really impressed with how juicy it was. The fries were crispy too! They have a serve yourself soft drink area which is nice. The staff is really friendly! Now, I'm all for adding gratuity to the bill but that doesn't mean I should be bussing my own table since that's part of the service I'm tipping for. They should consider having someone checking in on the tables and taking away some of the trays. Unless we were suppose to leave it...oh well! Cako Approves! read more

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Plenty of parking. Good for groups. First-time visitors. Timing was perfect; it was not too busy. Joe and Jess were behind the counter and were of great help. Both were extremely friendly individuals. Now to the important stuff: the food. The menu had something for everyone. You can create your own as well as choose from many pre-assembled burgers. Must try spot read more

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Cool spot serving up some tasty dishes. Service was moderately friendly Milkshakes were definitely on point though. Overall good but nothing overly great. read more

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Food was delicious messy but good. Service was good but slow to get out my online order out to me. Ambiance was nice clean and felt tv's playing the basketball game. read more

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Love this location in SJC! Stopped in with the sales team and really enjoyed another fab meal at this location. Had the egg burger which was perfect! Also had onion rings and the cucumber drink. Always great service and super clean and comfortable tables. You can't go wrong here...everything is great. Parking lot is large. read more

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Excellent Kale & Quinoa salad. Great for lunch. Something for everyone. Friendly service.

I've driven by this place many times and haven't came in until now! I definitely recommend giving this place a try. They have a wide selection to choose from. There are sandwiches, burgers, salads, handmade milkshakes and other goodies. For the fountain drinks there is your typical sodas and other agua fresas type drinks. Everything that we got tasted fresh and delicious. They do get busy, but that doesn't stop them from giving us good customer service. The place is clean and well kept. It looks trendy. It is a casual fast food restaurant so you're responsible for your own trash. It is nice they do have separate bins for compost, recycle, and trash! I'll be coming back. read more

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OMG!! So yummy!! we got the ABC burger and the onion stack burger so flavorful and delicious. Nice and meaty. You can really taste the charbroiled flavor. We also got onion rings and french fries and they were crispy fresh and perfect. We will be back. read more

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My first visits to the Long Beach and Tustin locations were such duds that I had come to the conclusion that if you're not a regular at any of The Stand locations, you're not going to get the same treatment as regulars. Luckily, it felt better here that for the first time, I'm willing to give 4 stars, which implies areas for improvement, but I'm satisfied to see progress being made in the right direction. On Tuesdays in November, The Stand had a Twosday special where all rewards members can get 2x points on their orders. During the latter half of the month, they also had a BOGO 50% off entree offer for their members that were applicable to all locations, but can only be redeemed once overall^. Given these recent promos, I was expecting the San Juan Capistrano location to be packed, with basketball fans munching on some evening bites while watching a couple of games on the three TVs in the restaurant. However, it was nearly empty that it took just a minute or two for Miles to ring me up. Miles was at least one of bored, disinterested, or tired. There was an hour left before closing time, and I was starting to feel the same vibes as a first time customer of the other locations. He even needed help from a female co-worker when I asked him if a Kale Quinoa Crunch Salad sans protein would still count as an entree for that BOGO 50% off offer I showed him on my phone. I didn't get her name, but I'm more certain of better vibes if she were the cashier instead. Anyways, after confirming said salad would still count as an entree, I went for it, but also asked for some burger toppings like onions, tomatoes, and jalapenos. I know that salad comes with a honey lime vinaigrette, but I also asked for some sweet chili aioli on the side to go with the salad. I mentioned in my review update of the Long Beach location that I'm super OCD about BOGO offers that the entrees have to be the same price. I made an exception here for the 50% off. The price of the Kale Quinoa Crunch Salad recently increased from $10.25 to $10.50, and knowing that subtotals ending in at least a half dollar round up, I wanted the second entree to be $10 since I'd still be earning the same number of points. Other than hot dogs, which I've been avoiding lately, the only other entrees less than $10 are BYO burgers and chicken sandwiches. With Thanksgiving coming up, I chose the BYO Burger with Turkey Patty and asked for burger toppings as well. After asking Miles about Hickory Sauce (mix of barbecue and ketchup) and Stand Burger Sauce (Thousand Island), I chose the former to be on the burger, but also jalapeno scallion aioli on the side. After paying, I asked Miles how long the wait would be. He estimated 10 to 12 minutes, but my actual wait was 15 minutes. Not too bad; from prior experience, I was honestly expecting at least 20. The employee who handed me my order was more jovial in that he asked me how I liked my food and also wished me a good evening. Other than that, I simply enjoyed my dinner at the far corner watching some hoops and listening to some of my favorite tunes. This Turkey burger was the best one I've had so far at The Stand, though I wish the patty itself was more succulent and juicy. I thought they could have added a little more hickory sauce in the burger, or at least more evenly distributed so there'd be more sauce in the front. Otherwise, I liked it, especially after adding some of the jalapeno scallion aioli, which was pretty thick and hard to pour from the cup. The Kale Quinoa Crunch Salad, on the other hand, was way bigger than my eyes! It also included a fork and a knife. A knife for a meatless salad? lol but it was helpful in pouring the aiolis out of their cups, though a knife more useful for steaks is kind of overkill here lol. But I definitely enjoyed it! All the honey lime vinaigrette had dropped to the bottom of the bowl, unfortunately, so the sweet chili aioli came in handy here, though ranch or even the burger sauce would have been a better choice here. And did I mention the size? I'm fairly certain I got a little more in my bowl than I would have had I ordered to go. There wasn't a "Don't fuss, we'll bus!" sign at the table I sat at, and since I was just a few steps away from the bussing station, I just did the work myself. None of the employees recognized me for doing their job; they were more focused on cleaning before closing. As a matter of fact, I was one of *very* few customers inside during my visit, and I definitely felt I could have been more valued as a patron keeping them busy on this Tuesday evening. Overall, it was a good visit that I can understand the 4.7 overall rating, but some aspects of the restaurant could use some tweaks here and there. ^ The Stand app may have a glitch where the offer will remain even after you use it, leading you to believe it can be redeemed a second time. If that's the case, and you do try this, the QR Code scanner will say it was already redeemed. read more

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This place is SO good! My friends and I stopped in yesterday, 6/16 after a beach day! We ordered 2 burgers and a salad! The burger with the fries and a drink came out to about $23 a person. I would definitely recommend stopping here. They have indoor and outdoor seating and it's nice inside and the staff are friendly. I will definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

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What a great new restaurant we have. The service is phenomenal and everybody is friendly and super helpful. The menu is simple easy to read and the food is fresh. Great beer choices and you get $1 off if you sign up with the stand- And don't forget the milkshakes- they have seasonal ones too!! read more

Came in for lunch, got my food to go and it was great, but the real highlight was the unexpected live show while I waited. Another customer with what looked like a full orchestra of a meal lost their mind over someone getting a drink and a small item before her and turned it into a full speech on fairness to the staff member . Staff handled it like pros and somehow calmed things down. Food was solid, entertainment was elite, would definitely come back...that's OC. read more

Delicious burgers. Busy location and long wait but worth it! For quality does not seem overpriced. Tasty enough we recommended to local family. read more

First time eating at The Stand. Menu offers lots of different options which I liked. Tried out the buffalo chicken sandwich and got a side of fries for free for signing up for the app. Paid $12.39 for the sandwich since the fries were comped. I was happily surprised to see that I had lots of chicken in my sandwich. A plus that the chicken was moist, not dry at all! The toppings were proportional to the chicken making it the perfect bite every time. I will definitely come back again to try something new! I wasn't told about the large menu of different sauces they offer so I feel like I missed out on that :( read more

Holy crap it is so good! We get pick up or delivery but it also has a great sitting area inside! We love the crunchy big thick onion rings, short rib grilled cheese and don't get me started on the french onion soup burger! The dipping sauce for that burger is unbelievable and I even dip the grilled cheese in it! Pickles they make there and have tons of condiments and add ons to choose from!!! I also suggest the southwest wrap! The mac n cheese is a bit bland along with the slaw but it is still 5 star because everything is always fresh ingredients and quality made! Not everyone's pallets are the same! If you haven't tried it RUN to this place! You can thank me later read more

I used to frequent the Irvine location when I worked in nearby. It's a good place to grab a burger and I enjoyed their salads. So when we moved to South County, it was very nice to see something familiar in a plaza we often frequent. The price can be a bit of a sticker shock at first, but the quality and portion is reasonable for its price. Husband ordered the Ultimate Egg. It's a beef patty, American cheese, fried egg, bacon, pickled red onion and sweet chili aioli on a gourmet brioche bun. The default is with a runny egg yolk, but hubs isn't a fan of that texture so we went with over well. For me, I chose to eat the Steak Chimichurri salad - marinated grilled steak, kale & spring mix, green apple, mint, sliced cucumber, corn salsa, cherry tomatoes, crispy quinoa, chimichurri, and charred corn vinaigrette. It was so much food, I had to pack some leftovers. Great experience. They also had packed some complimentary house pickles at the front to snack on while you wait for your food. Service was really awesome too - so attentive with sauces and bussing tables. read more

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Fun spot and great burgers! We have gone to the stand a few times and every time it's been great. Burgers, good beer and a kids menu. They can get busy but we haven't had an issue getting a table. The staff is always super nice and friendly. We will keep coming back! read more

First time here and WILL NOT BE OUR LAST! Fantastic food, great service, and clean atmosphere! Very well done staff at The Stand!

Dining at The Stand in San Juan Capistrano feels like Brian Johnson belting out "You Shook Me All Night Long" for the first time with AC/DC--raw, vibrant, and unforgettable. You know, the story where he picked up his journal, having never written lyrics before, and just let it rip? That's exactly the kind of electric energy this place brings. On a breezy Friday afternoon, with downtown San Juan Capistrano bustling around me, I found myself humming along: "She was a fast machine, She kept her motor clean, She was the best damn woman I had ever seen..." Every bite matched that anthem. The BBQ Brisket on a Pretzel Roll was tender and smokey, a rockstar in sandwich form--every bit as memorable as the iconic opening riffs of "Back In Black." And those Stand Fries, crispy and perfectly golden, accompanied by dips of lemon aioli and ranch, kept the hits coming. If you're craving food with attitude and atmosphere that echoes a timeless rock classic, The Stand is your place. Five stars--this experience isn't just advised; it's essential. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

I ordered LARGE chili, regular fries, and a regular soft drink and ended up paying over $15. After paying I wasn't too upset or displeased considering I ordered a large chili, fries and a drink which is a quite bit of food (I believed). A employee brought over my food and I was a bit confused. The large chili was not large at all, quite small actually. The fries were a little warm and not fresh tasting. I was pretty dissatisfied. The employees were ok and the ambiance was pretty cool but when I spend 15$ on chili, fries and a drink I would hope to expect more chili and better fries. It still confuses me why a small cup of chili is considered the large size and is over $8. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Did not realize this place was so close to my mom's house and it's so perfect for a quick bite or to relax outside with a hearty, yet clean burger. Also, Zoe and Maria are super friendly and really added to my relaxing lunch. read more

Absolutely unacceptable experience. Our entire order was inedible. The burgers were stale and tasted like they'd been sitting out for hours. Several items were completely wrong, missing items (that we paid extra for) and to make things worse, there was hair in multiple food items. Some food came burnt, others were ice cold while others were both. The lack of cleanliness and care in food preparation is alarming. This isn't just bad service -- it's a health concern. The health department truly needs to inspect this location because it's clear that food safety and hygiene standards are not being followed. We ended up having to find another place for our children to eat, as they were starving and the food here was not safe or edible. We spent good money on a meal we couldn't even touch. Easily one of the worst dining experiences we've ever had, and we won't be returning. read more

Came in for the first time with a referral for a Brain Cancer Dine-Out! What an amazing experience the atmosphere was wonderful, the staff were super friendly, the food was delicious, and they're giving back to the community. Highly recommend! read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Front of the restaurant - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Yum!!! First time here visiting the area and we were very impressed. We had a burger, ahi tuna sandwich and fries. Everything was cooked perfectly and had tons of flavor. Service was good and food didnt take a long time. Super clean restaurant with a couple big screen tvs. Will definitely be back if I'm in the area read more

I need everyone who has seen my last reviews here to see another one. They came out with the Teryaki chicken bowl and braised beef. Pictured I have the braised beef. It was solid. I also had the Teryaki bowl recently and THEY COOKED UP SOME ABSOLUTE GAS. The Teryaki bowl is the #2 ordered product on the menu current and I'm not surprised. South OC has been missing a place that had a decently healthy bowl option that like. I'm ready to see The Stand takeover! Cheers! read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Chipotle Braised Beef Bowl - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Best burgers I've had ... almost anywhere. Truly. Fresh, tasty, drive thru only and cooked to order but they keep it moving. Service is always prompt and helpful. Try the Arcadia Burger + a shake and don't forget the fries. Highly recommended! read more

Absolutely incredible experience ! Lorenzo helped us out and he was so kind and patient as I ordered for multiple people, asked for substitutions, and even when I had to circle back because I forgot a couple of things! Food is 10/10 as always! Cannot recommend the chicken club enough!! It is perfect as is but I sub the bun for sourdough and add red onion! read more

Tried this place for the first time, it was one of the best burgers I've had. The meat was delicious, the cheese blends well with the sauce. The size was decent. The service was friendly and fast. The ambiance is fast food but definitely gourmet burger quality. The milkshake was good too. The onion rings are pricey 8.99 for a large but more like a medium portion. read more

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It's funny that we were supposed to go to another restaurant but parking was horrendous, and it so happened I wanted a burger and ended up at this spot. And now I'm SUPER happy that we went here instead. I love that I can create my own burger with the flavors that I wanted. They also cooked the patty the way I liked it perfectly. The cashier was very nice and helpful as well. There's plenty of self seating inside once you order at the counter and receive a number. You also get your own drinks and their blueberry lemonade was delicious. I scarfed everything down so fast I forgot to take pics of the food lol Overall, super happy to have found this spot by happenstance and will 100% be back for more! read more

I liked the variety of the menu options. I was able to order the kid's burger with all the fixings of the regular burger. My friend ordered a chicken sandwich which she thoroughly enjoyed. Fries were tasty as well. We dined outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Staff was welcome and friendly. read more

The restaurant was a mess during our visit - I'm not from the area so I can't say whether this is normal for this location or not. Tables left unbussed, drink station filthy & trash overflowing. The ladies restroom was out of seat covers, TP & paper towels (there was an employee in there & wasn't replaced). The food itself was good!! My husband loved the egg burger, and my kids enjoyed their meals. I got the southwest salad & it was good, just overdressed but that's better than under I guess!! It was a Sunday afternoon at 3pm..but the place was busy. Maybe they were understaffed that day. Def was not impressed with the cleanliness and that's a biggie to me when eating at a place. read more