It'd been awhile since I'd been to The Standard when I dropped in for Sunday brunch during a walk with a friend. [[HIGHLIGHT]]First, the aesthetic... love it. They maintained the vintage feel of the former car shop that previously inhabited the space. The wallpaper? Print design? In the bathroom pulled from that and may even picture one of the previous owners.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Anyhoo. I started with a cold brew and ordered the Smoked Brisket Benedict but subbed out the brisket out for goetta. It was delightful. The hollandaise sauce was light and bright, and I loved that the typical English muffin for hash browns. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All in all a great brunch in a friendly and cozy environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Standard - The Smoked Brisket Benedict but subbed out the brisket out for goetta. - Bars Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Food is always served hot, the Goetta chopped cheese was so good. Been here many times and the drinks are very reasonably priced. You order at the counter and they the food to your table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super chill vibes, with lots of outdoor seating and some activities while you enjoy your drinks and food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Good food, decent service, [[HIGHLIGHT]]cute decor[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and a [[HIGHLIGHT]]cool yard[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Easy walk to other Cov bars and establishments. read more

After arriving at my hotel at 4:00am (delayed flight, ugh), breakfast here was just what the doctor ordered. I'd made a 10:00am reservation but it definitely wasn't necessary as I was one of three parties there. Maybe it was because everyone was sleeping in after Halloween? Anyway, I heard the restaurant before I even saw it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The upbeat music pumping into the street elevated my mood and their decor outside set the tone. The decor is eclectic without being overwhelming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was between the tostada and brisket Benedict, but they were out of the tostada so that made my decision easier! My food arrived quickly. I was hoping to get a latte or cappuccino but they only had coffee. It wasn't a problem because the coffee was good. My breakfast was also fantastic. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I sat and savored it all without feeling in a rush because, well, I basically had the place to myself![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Just stopped by for some drinks with friends. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I always thought the outside was super cute but had never been inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Right now they have an additional tent up for the winter.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drinks here were ok and thought it was pretty "standard" lol. We ended up ordering the wings and they were good but nothing too special. I would come back again for a chill night. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]A good date night stop off, The Standard has a great unique little vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are lawn games galore in the outdoor area, and the inside matched the fun and laid back atmosphere with a lot of quant decor dedicated to the old auto body shop that it once was.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was friendly and laid back, with a friendly demeanor throughout. My only feedback would be that we were the only ones there and did have to wait a bit to get our check but otherwise it was great. The mixed drinks were fantastic, well balanced and smooth! The food was delicious, albeit a bit small portions for the prices. We ordered the crab dip and Korean beef sandwich, both of which were pretty solid overall. read more

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Ah thankfully Otto's was packed because it gave us an opportunity to try The Standard. Our waitress was very helpful and kind in explaining the menu to our group to new to Cincinatti area including what on Earth goetta is. We got the Breakfast tostada, Smoked brisket Benedict, Standard breakfast burger, nuggets and potato cakes, and a side of fruit and goetta. I will say sausage on its own is very harsh for me so I enjoyed the goetta. The tostada was on point, and really a remarkable way to use refried beans, as a spread. Everyone slopped up the Benedict, together. And that burger was gone in 4 minutes flat. Wow some of the best brunch food I've had in years. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor was immaculate, love how they kept the original garage and its theme.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I would probably give this place a 3.5, but the staff was friendly enough to put together a table for our party with small children and they were also just very accommodating overall. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is hip and unassuming. It has games outside and I can see it being a fun place in the spring or summer[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We came during brunch and got the standard burger, pulled pork hash bowl and kid's chicken nuggets with fruit. The burger was good but pricey considering it comes with no side. The hash was decent but not very memorable. I'm interested in their lunch sandwiches though so I'd be willing to give it another try. Parking is limited. read more

5 stars for the Pina Colada alone! I had not had one in years and it was so good. The chicken nuggets were tasty as was my burger. Service was excellent. read more

Da food. Dat service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh all of de beautiful ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Y'all already know what it is. read more

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The food looked and teasted delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Music was a bit quiet, but the old gas station turmed restaurant has nice decorations all over the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Standard - Pulled Pork Hash with Potato Cakes - Bars Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Ok Bar food! Onion rings overcooked from a bag Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich? Missing so very much character [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute location, Seriously bad food and service was better at the garage this place replaced.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] GO TO ANCHOR GRILL,! [[HIGHLIGHT]]THIS IS CUTE BUT no cigar[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have zero reason to recommend or return. I like the lipstick.and it's a pretty pig but zero zero zeros on everything even for bar food. AWFUL read more

Aiden was awesome I had the best wing ever and Aiden I highly recommend this place 5 star best customer service ever

Great lunch in Covington on Friday fast service & food served hot from the kitchen. Delicious seasoned fries & sauce. Good sandwich but was a lot to eat. What a creative reuse of old service station into bar/restaurant in Covington read more

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Great dinner and fantastic service. The steak I had was fabulous . [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was very nicely decorated[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food was here. We got burgers and they were both great. I loved the seasoned fries - very crispy and came out hot. The concept of the place is cool - it's in an old garage/tire shop. They gave both indoor and outdoor seating, with lots of fun lawn games outside to play. Service was great. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Walked all the way over there from the Radisson hotel only to be told that the kitchen closes at nine so I'm posting this so the owner knows that their employees are closing their kitchen early read more

As an out of town visitor, I could not find a single place in downtown Covington that was open nor would allow me to use a restroom. After having walked for 20+ minutes, we happened upon an extremely kind gentlemen, hoping that he would point me in the right direction. Instead, he offered to let me use the one at his place of business, during non business hours. I know that this is not a common/standard practice, but I'm thankful for such a welcoming individual! I did not get your name, but you sir, really helped this lady out and I could not be more thankful. I didn't get to sample any food or drinks, but if your hospitality is any indication of your level of servitude, then we certainly missed out! If you are thinking of patronizing this establishment, you won't be sorry! read more

This was absolutely the tale of Jekyll and Hyde, but Jecyll kicked so much ass that I really don't care that Hyde wasn't very good. So the bad: I had the deviled eggs with Grippos potato chips crumbled over it, and they were not very good. The mix for the filling was just not a good one and clashed badly with the chips. I also had the chili. It too was not very good. It was almost as if it were trying to be sweet, chili and it absolutely shouldn't have been because it was a waste of decent shredded beef that was actually pretty tasty and very tender. Finally, I had the old fashioned, and it was just not good. They used a good base bourbon (not a rye) that should have been perfect for a sweeter old fashioned, but the bitters and sugary elements together just didn't work. Now for the good: The burger was AMAZING. It is a simple double smash burger with American cheese and thousand island dressing, but it was easily the closest thing to an In 'n Out burger this side of the east cost. It was perfect in every way. And like In 'n Out, I would go there just to order the burger (or two) and just forgoe everything else on the menu. I can say that I will absolutely be back again just to get another burger, even if I get nothing else with it. And I can also say that I would highly recommend the burger to anyone else without hesitation. read more

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I've had some great evenings at The Standard involving dancing and Bourbon slushes and I'm looking forward to more of those. What I'm here to report now is that The Standard has one of the best happy hours going. It runs from 4-6 weeknights and ALL DAY Thursday. All the drinks but two are $5 and all the snacks are half off. I had a delicious Blackberry Mule and my husband ordered the Standard Old Fashioned. I totally recommend the Bourbon Slush, too, but a freshly made batch wasn't yet fully ready when we arrived. We each had an order of sliders (the three sliders easily equal a full-size burger and they are GOOD!) from the snacks menu and split very generous orders of fries and onion rings between us. Made for a fun and reasonable night out. Bonus -- doggies are welcome outside. read more

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Conner was excellent and the food was GREAT! Highly recommend a visit to The Standard!!! read more

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Omg! Freaking amazing food. What a great find. They have some of the best chili I've had. It's so thick and full of brisket and pulled pork you can hardly put a spoon in it. In a area famous for Skyline chili thief version rocks. I also had the salmon burger which was equally as awesome. And a welcome surprise was the potato salad which was full of flavor Loved the atmosphere as well as the fact that it was still left as a garage read more

We will definitely be back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Went on a Saturday morning around 10:30 and there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The wait staff was super friendly and the food was truly outstanding and well-portioned. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really cool spot with games and an awesome, unique vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The set-up of the restaurant is *really* cute, and the mix of indoor & outdoor seating with the expansive patio makes for an awesome setting to meet up with friends for brunch. And the menu! It looked really interesting online! But when we arrived, the options of the day were really uninspired, and the food left us underwhelmed. I am not sure what exactly I expected, but from pictures and other reviews I got the sense they were a little more adventurous with their offerings, but what we discovered was pretty poorly executed classic American fare. Still... it's *really* cute. read more

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The Standard is a divey, fun, bar in a renovated garage/service station, just over the river from Cincinnati, in a town called Covington, Kentucky. I visited for a privately-booked happy hour, and the bar was open only to our party. I can only comment on drinks here, since I didn't have any food. I had two whiskey sours, which were made with local spirits. The drinks were reasonably priced, came out quickly, and the strength was just right. As I visited during the COVID-19 pandemic, I felt safe at the Standard. The garage doors were open so we had fresh air and there's outdoor seating. Hand sanitizer was available, and the bar employees wore masks. This is a unique local spot and worth stopping in. read more

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The Standard is a cute lil place that's perfect for an outdoor meal with friends. The building and door is vibrant and full of color which is a stark contrast to the bridge and train tracks directly above. My wife and I stopped by this place for the first time with a couple friends. Everyone got burgers except over of us they got a salad. The burgers were all really good if not great. The side dishes were all great. The salad however was a bit of a mixed bag though. The flavor was great and everything was fresh but the chicken did not look appetizing at all. It was pale and looked undercooked. Maybe it's supposed to look that way? The service was great and the whole crew working seemed friendly. read more

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The food was amazing. The salmon was cooked perfectly on my salad. My boyfriend got the Chicken Parmesan which was also so flavorful from the bread to the chicken. The frozen pina colada tasted like it had fresh coconut chunks in it! :) [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Standard is such a cute establishment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was phenomenal, can't wait to go back! read more

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We love the Standard. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is awesome and the food never disappoints.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Nice portions, elevated tastes, good prices. read more

I love this place. The atmosphere is quirky and the food is delicious. We started our evening outside with a bourbon slush chicken satay and corn chow chow. Wow flavor abound. The chips with the chow chow were amazing. We headed indoors to eat our meal it was chilly. The staff was very accommodating. We got the ky bahn mi smoked pork cilantro cucumbers jalapeños sriracha alioli. Wow neverending deliciousness. What a great addition to the Covington food scene read more

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Something different in a regular way. An old filling station/garage pays homage to the area and its roots. Modern vibes meets old souls. Everything she does is magic. (check out sister shops : Frida's, Ottos, Larry's All American Cafe & Bar) read more

How fun is this place! Burger Week brought us in, but I can't wait to go back. I'm a car junkie, so really appreciated all of the "car" stuff throughout the building. The history is cool and I'm glad they paid homage to it. The burger I had was delicious, too. We went on a Thursday and it was half price drinks all day, amazing! While I didn't love the couple IPA's they had on draft, I'm sure they rotate. I've already sent a coworker here and he loved it as well. We'll be back! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great bar, great atmosphere, great service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Been coming here for years and whether it's a quiet weekday evening or a jam packed Saturday night, we always have a great time here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bonus points for a superb brunch on the weekends as well. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Outstanding food and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had the Jalapeño Crab Dip, Korean bbq sandwich, Blackened Salmon salad, and chicken nuggets. Everything was freshly prepared, had great sauces, and phenomenal flavor. And came out very quickly. A plus for me! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere. There's games for the kids and adults.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's also just a cool building to walk around in and take in the art and architecture.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There's even a small parking lot. Super fun, fantastic food, great service! read more

What a great place! Amazing atmosphere, excellent food and outstanding service. Can't wait to come back during patio weather. They had a singer/guitar player too. read more

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I was debating between 4 and 5 stars. I decided to go 5 based on it being a really cool local space with just fantastic service. We had 10 people show up for our 8 person brunch reservation and they were like, "no problem, we've got you in the party room". Our waiter was great and was on the spot with everything. The food was solid. Our table got some of everything. My wife's burger was kind of oddly small, but it tasted great. Everyone was very happy with their drinks and their food. They also have just a cool vibe to the place. You can tell it was a gas station, but they made it look so cool. I'm glad we finally got to try The Standard and I'll be happy to go back. read more

What a great addition to the Mainstrasse community! We came on a warm summer Friday evening with a small group of friends. Some of us ordered food, while some of us just stuck with drinks. The atmosphere is just so much fun. It is a converted service station with plenty of seating options- primarily outside with some inside options as well. It is a very laidback and casual vibe- perfect for just hanging out. We enjoyed all of the food and cocktails that we tried and definitely want to return soon. read more

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Very focused menu but burgers are really, really good. Outdoor space was relaxing. Glutton free options good and service was great. Super creative space. Highly recommend . read more

The Standard - Outdoor patio. - Bars Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Great place to hang out during the warmer months and grab a cold drink on their patio. Service is always fast for food and the decor is great both inside and out. read more

Yummy! Great service! Cute place! Will be back!! The goetta sandwich and the smash burger were top notch!

I had long been anticipating a trip to The Standard as I watch the building being constructed over the past few months. I knew that The Standard came from the same folks who brought us Frida, and Larry's, so I was already a fan. I didn't have any food on this visit, so I cannot remark upon the food menu, but will definitely venture back to try some of the grub. We arrived and waited at the door (with masks) to be seated. We sat outside in the shade and enjoyed some drinks. The space is beautiful and the service was great. Our server kept our drinks full the whole time we were there, the beautiful weather made it difficult to not keep ordering another. Social distancing practices were enforced and I didn't feel uncomfortable during my visit. Make sure to add The Standard to your list of must-try NKY bars! read more

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