Stanton's City Bites

This was the first burger I've had since getting my grease trap (gallbladder) removed and it hit the spot! My partner has been taking one of the team trying out burger places until he found the best one for me to indulge in and it was worth every bite! Note: it didn't upset my stomach at all.

Burgers are great. Fries are great. Service is great. Price is reasonable for the area.The only issue that I have is the parking, it's limited and tricky to get out.

Iconic. Mentioned in every best burger in Houston list, this place has been on my radar for a long time. When I found myself in close proximity today, there was no other choice! Parking can be a bit of challenge but you can find a place within walking distance. The dining room is big and houses plenty of casual seating and a giant menu board to peruse. There are many items to chose from and the guy behind the counter is willing to explain any and all. I opted for the Ms Piggy which features a patty of ground beef and ground bacon, candied bacon and cheese along with a hash brown which added crunch to an otherwise juicy burger. These burgers are huge so either plan on skipping the sides or taking a good bit home.

Parking in front of the building is a bit limited so if you're not able to get there right when they open, expect to park across or down the street. Onto the food. I ordered a Classic Burger (if you're more adventurous try the Miss Piggy) with onion rings and eggrolls on the side. Never came across a burger joint that serves eggrolls before, but it works well for these guys and they taste great! Burger had a little grease, but not enough to make the burger fall apart. Onion rings were nice, but for me the eggrolls ranked up there with the burger. In fact, all food was delivered at the same time, but I started in on the eggrolls before the burger. My coworkers and I have added this spot to our regular lunch rotation.

Last time I was here was before heading out to Free Press Summer Fest in 2014. I remember this place because here I had the best blue cheese burger I've ever had then. Fast forward 2023, FPSF is long gone and so are my festival going days (maybe), but Stanton's is still standing strong. Luckily we moved into the neighborhood and I finally got the chance to dine here again. The place is literally an old two story home. The feel is incredibly divey and old school inside. Needless to say they're a no frills neighborhood burger joint owned by a local family - what more could you want in a neighborhood burger spot? I got the classic burger with cheese and a side of onion rings. The burger was delicious, patty was seasoned well and the bun was toasted so beautifully. The onion rings were nice and fried perfectly. They do charge for ranch, but I don't mind spending a few cents more to support a small business so not really a biggie.Overall, I definitely recommend this local business. Place is old but charming and the food is great. I'll definitely be coming back, and hopefully not 9 years apart this time.

Excellent food. Taste like the olden days classic cheeseburger. Service was good and very friendly people. Interior was a blast from the past. Will be back.

Still one of the best burger joints in Houston. It's an old school type of place that attracts more locals than out of towners. That is because where it is off the beaten path. Parking is 3 spaces in front and 3 more on the side. Other than that it's free street parking.I like their classic burger ($9) with regular fries $3) or waffle fries ($3.5). Inside it's an old small corner grocery store that is now just tables and chairs.My classic burger is a delicious all beef patty on a beautiful bun with quality lettuce, tomatoes, mayo and mustard added on. The bun lasts to the end and at the end I am happy. They're waffle fries are seasoned and are very good with our or without ketchup. Finally they have one of those Coke self serve drink machines with many flavors.I am and have always been a fan of Stanton's. Restaurants like this are a dying breed with the homogenization of fast food burger eateries. Come here for a one of a kind experience.

First visit to Stanton's. Was in the area with my wife running e. Where has this been all my foodie life? I put Stanton's and JLB Burgers neck and neck for top spot in Houston. All burgers are a half pound. Big enough to split with someone else if you get fries. Will be back when I'm in the area for lunch

To me these are the best burgers in Houston. If I am craving burgers I am craving Stanton. Excellent customer service paired with excellent food. The diners vibes are interesting and fun. Such fantastic French fries too.

As one of Houston's older establishments, Stanton's City Bites managed to morph from what was once a convenience store to one of the city's beloved burger destinations. A lot has changed in the First World over the last half century, but Stanton's has remained one of the city's most popular businesses. For me, it's become one of my favorite places to enjoy an American classic and is a beloved Asian-owned business. The place is easy to miss for a lot of first timers, since the building looks more like a house than it does a restaurant. The beautiful mural on the outside is what usually gets my attention but it's literally on the corner of Houston Ave and Edwards Street. Parking can be a challenge at times, but the steady flow of customers in and out means the wait to find a space won't be long.The interior reminds me of a renovated retro diner. I love the vintage decor pieces adorned on the wall and it didn't dawn on me that the place had Asian management until I saw the urns and Chinese characters behind the counter. It was a surprise but I'm all for it. (#1) The staff was extremely kind and current owner Theresa Fong and her adult children were doing a masterful job at running the show, cooking the food, and greeting every customer.Every time I've gotten a burger here, it's been great. The 1/2 Ib beef patties are a welcome departure from the smashburger trend that has been sweeping the city the past few years, and the heartiness of their stacked burgers is my usual preference. Truth be told, I haven't really had a bad burger here yet, thus I tend to get something different here each time.The Miss Piggie (ground bacon + beef patty + house candied bacon + hashbrown + cheddar + lettuce + tomato) is an easy go-to, as it combines a lot of sweet and savory textures. I do feel their turkey burger is highly underrated, and the holy cow (5 different cheeses) is cheesy in the best way. The blue moon (crumbled bleu cheese) is my pseudo guilty pleasure, but the monster burger (1 Ib of meat, 1/4 bacon, 4 slices of American cheese, with all the fixins) is the one item I can expect a nice food coma. Combine this with their tator tots, french fries, onion rings or pickle chips.There are also many burger alternatives, from veggie options to other sandwiches. Their club sandwiches are stacked (literally) and the tuna salad as well as the BLT, or smoked turkey sandwiches sound fabulous. I've heard good things about their chicken caesar. The prices aren't back breaking and the takeout is so popular here that I'd recommend calling ahead of time. They are a friend bunch and whenever I'm in the area I'm always debating on making a stop to enjoy a good, casual, and delicious burger.___________(#1) Is this not the most Houston thing ever?