The Stand - American Classics Redefined

12045 Carmel Mountain Rd #303, San Diego
(619) 430-4782

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Ahi Salad and Short Rib Grilled Cheese
BBQ Brisket on a Pretzel Roll
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
French Onion Soup Burger
Kale Quinoa Crunch Salad
Chimichurri Steak Salad
Southwest Chicken Salad
Red Ginger Green Beans
Southwest Chicken Wrap
Havarti Shroom Burger

Menu

Featured items
Build-Your-Own Burger
BUILD YOU OWN BURGER! Any of our condiments or garnishes: Free. Loaded Toppings: Additional Charge.
Stand Burger
Comes with grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles, stand burger sauce. For cheese choose from our list of additional toppings.
Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Double Parmesan Crusted Sourdough, Chipotle & Beer Braised Beef, Triple Cheddar, Bacon Tomato Jam, Crispy Onion Strings, and Hickory Sauce
BBQ Brisket on a Pretzel Roll
14 Hour BBQ Beef Brisket with Sweet Chili & Hickory Glaze, Stand Slaw, Banana Peppers, Spicy Honey Mustard on a Locally Made Pretzel Bun
The French Onion Soup Burger
Double Parmesan Crusted Bun, Double Gruyére Cheese, Red Wine Braised Onions & Crispy Onion Strings. Served with a side of French Onion Soup Au Jus. DIP, EAT, REPEAT!
The Onion Stack Burger
crispy onion strings, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, bacon tomato jam, hickory sauce
Cookies N' Cream Shake
Chocolate Shake
Cookie Butter Crunch Shake
Made with locally made vanilla soft serve, sweet and creamy Lotus Biscoff Cookie Butter, and crunchy Lotus Biscoff cookie crumbles, with an extra sprinkle on top!
Sweet Potato Fries
ABC Burger
avocado, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, ranch dressing
Chicken Club Sandwich
marinated grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, arugula, tomato, sweet chili aioli, gourmet bakery bun
Blueberry Lemonade (Half Gallon)
A Stand Signature Recipe. Made Fresh Daily
Chips & Guacamole (6oz)
1/4lb Stand Dog
Made with Vienna Premium Beef. Build your own 1/4 Stand Dog from our list of toppings. Limit 4 condiments (no charge). Premium "Loaded Toppings" are additional. ALL DOGS COME ON A LOCALLY-MADE REGULAR BUN
Falafel Wrap (Vegan)
Crispy vegan falafel patty, double avocado, cucumber, spring greens, diced red pepper, tomato, red onion, fresh mint, fresh dill, housemade tahini sauce in a whole wheat wrap. Served with additional tahini on the side.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
marinated grilled chicken, fire sauce, stand slaw, ranch dressing, stand chips, gourmet bakery bun
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
seared ahi tuna (served chilled), spring mix, red onion, cucumber, diced red pepper, scallion, avocado, cherry tomatoes, crispy onion strings, spicy thai vinaigrette
Southwest Chicken Wrap
diced chicken breast, romaine lettuce, corn salsa, cucumber, diced red pepper, tortilla strips, cheddar cheese, fresh guacamole, ranch dressing and bbq sauce wrapped in a sun dried tomato tortilla served with a side of sweet chili aioli

Current Specials
Veggie Bliss Burger
Custom Stand Vegan Patty, Pepperjack Cheese, Guacamole, Pickled Red Onion, Crispy Onion Strings, Sweet Chili Aioli on a Wheat Bun
Red Ginger Green Beans
Blistered Green Beans, Red Ginger Dressing, Crispy Onion Strings and Sesame Seeds
Hot Cocoa Milkshake
Vanilla Soft-Serve, House-Made Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger Spiced Cocoa Milk, and Crunchy Marshmallows

Burgers
Stand Burger
Comes with grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles, stand burger sauce. For cheese choose from our list of additional toppings.
Build-Your-Own Burger
BUILD YOU OWN BURGER! Any of our condiments or garnishes: Free. Loaded Toppings: Additional Charge.
The Onion Stack Burger
crispy onion strings, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, bacon tomato jam, hickory sauce
The French Onion Soup Burger
Double Parmesan Crusted Bun, Double Gruyére Cheese, Red Wine Braised Onions & Crispy Onion Strings. Served with a side of French Onion Soup Au Jus. DIP, EAT, REPEAT!
ABC Burger
avocado, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, ranch dressing
Big Blue Burger
blue cheese, grilled onions, bacon, tomato, arugula, bbq sauce
Ultimate Egg Burger
american cheese, fried egg, bacon, pickled red onion, sweet chili aioli
Veggie Bliss Burger
Custom Stand Vegan Patty, Pepperjack Cheese, Guacamole, Pickled Red Onion, Crispy Onion Strings, Sweet Chili Aioli on a Wheat Bun

Sandwiches
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
marinated grilled chicken, fire sauce, stand slaw, ranch dressing, stand chips, gourmet bakery bun
Chicken Club Sandwich
marinated grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, arugula, tomato, sweet chili aioli, gourmet bakery bun
Grand Stand Turkey
Roasted Turkey Breast, Peppadew Caraway Spread, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Avocado, Shredded Lettuce, Red Onion, Fresh Dill on Griddled Local, Organic Sourdough
Southwest Chicken Sandwich
marinated grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon, guacamole, corn salsa, tortilla strips, sweet chili aioli, gourmet bakery bun
BBQ Brisket on a Pretzel Roll
14 Hour BBQ Beef Brisket with Sweet Chili & Hickory Glaze, Stand Slaw, Banana Peppers, Spicy Honey Mustard on a Locally Made Pretzel Bun
Ahi Tuna 2.0 Sandwich
seared ahi tuna (served chilled), spicy thai vinaigrette, crispy onion strings, green chile aioli, stand slaw, sesame seeds, scallion, gourmet brioche bun
Tuna Salad on Pretzel Bun
Stand Tuna Salad Mix, Arugula, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickles & Spicy Honey Mustard on a Pretzel Bun.
Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Double Parmesan Crusted Sourdough, Chipotle & Beer Braised Beef, Triple Cheddar, Bacon Tomato Jam, Crispy Onion Strings, and Hickory Sauce
Build-Your-Own Chicken Sandwich
BUILD YOU OWN CHICKEN SANDWICH! Any of our condiments or garnishes: Free. Loaded Toppings: Additional Charge.

Wraps
Southwest Chicken Wrap
diced chicken breast, romaine lettuce, corn salsa, cucumber, diced red pepper, tortilla strips, cheddar cheese, fresh guacamole, ranch dressing and bbq sauce wrapped in a sun dried tomato tortilla served with a side of sweet chili aioli
Falafel Wrap (Vegan)
Crispy vegan falafel patty, double avocado, cucumber, spring greens, diced red pepper, tomato, red onion, fresh mint, fresh dill, housemade tahini sauce in a whole wheat wrap. Served with additional tahini on the side.

Salads
Sweet Pepper & Steak Salad
A new special available for a limited time. Made with grilled steak, mixed greens, sliced cucumber, corn salsa, grilled sweet peppers, sliced red onion, crispy rice noodles, wasabi quinoa furikake, yuzu miso dressing. We hope you enjoy!
Kale Quinoa Crunch Salad
Kale, Spring Mix, Crispy Quinoa, Almonds, Avocado, Cucumber, Parmesan, Red Onion, Sesame Seeds, Fresh Mint, Honey Lime Vinaigrette.
The Cobb Chop Salad
shaved white meat chicken breast, avocado, cucumber, corn salsa, cherry tomatoes, diced red pepper, blue cheese & bacon on our house-made chop salad mix (romaine, red cabbage, scallions, carrots), tossed with house vinaigrette or choice of dressing
Southwest Chicken Salad
shaved white meat chicken breast, romaine, corn salsa, cucumber, diced red pepper, tortilla strips, cheddar, guacamole, ranch dressing, bbq sauce
Chinese Chicken Chop Salad
sliced grilled chicken breast, crispy wontons, crispy noodles, mandarins, sesame seeds, house made chop salad mix (romaine, iceberg, red cabbage, scallions, carrots), red ginger dressing
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
seared ahi tuna (served chilled), spring mix, red onion, cucumber, diced red pepper, scallion, avocado, cherry tomatoes, crispy onion strings, spicy thai vinaigrette
Side Salad
mixed greens, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, new house vinaigrette or your choice of dressing

Stand Dogs
1/4lb Stand Dog
Made with Vienna Premium Beef. Build your own 1/4 Stand Dog from our list of toppings. Limit 4 condiments (no charge). Premium "Loaded Toppings" are additional. ALL DOGS COME ON A LOCALLY-MADE REGULAR BUN
Stand Chili Dog
1/4lb Stand beef dog topped with chili, cheddar cheese, diced onion and tomato

Sides & Fries
Mac & Cheese
*Regular size shown in photo
Stand Fries
Chili Cheese Fries
stand chili, shredded cheddar, tomato & yellow onion
Fire Fries
well done stand fries tossed in our stand-made "Fire Sauce" served with ranch dressing
Stand Chili
Stand beef chili topped with cheddar cheese, diced tomato, and white onion.
Red Ginger Green Beans
Blistered Green Beans, Red Ginger Dressing, Crispy Onion Strings and Sesame Seeds
Stand Chips
Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy Chicken Bites
shareable size basket of crispy breaded chicken bites with choice of two Stand sauces
Chips & Guacamole (6oz)
Fresh Guacamole (6oz)
Stand Slaw
*Regular size shown in photo

Kids' Meal
Kids' Grilled Cheese
Grilled brioche with American cheese. Served with choice of side.
Kids' Mac & Cheese
Kids Sized Mac & Cheese with Choice of Kids Side
Kids' Burger
Choice of Kids Sized Beef or Turkey Patty Served Plain and Choice of Kids Side.
Kids' Hot Dog
Made with Vienna Premium Beef and served with choice of Kids Side.
Kids' Grilled Chicken Breast
Marinated & Grilled Chicken Breast Sliced & Served with Choice of Kids Side
Kids' Crispy Chicken Bites (New!)
New and Updated Crispier Breaded Chicken Breast Pieces Served with Choice of Kids Side
Kid's Drinks

Desserts
Cookie Butter Crunch Shake
Made with locally made vanilla soft serve, sweet and creamy Lotus Biscoff Cookie Butter, and crunchy Lotus Biscoff cookie crumbles, with an extra sprinkle on top!
Cookies N' Cream Shake
Hot Cocoa Milkshake
Vanilla Soft-Serve, House-Made Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger Spiced Cocoa Milk, and Crunchy Marshmallows
Chocolate Shake
Root Beer Float
Vanilla Shake
Strawberry Shake
Orange Soda Float
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Brownie

Drinks
Blueberry Lemonade
A Stand Signature Recipe. Made Fresh Daily
Blueberry Lemonade (Half Gallon)
A Stand Signature Recipe. Made Fresh Daily
Fountain Soda
Iced Tea
Orange Crush
Bottled Spring Water
Bottled Sparkling Water
Bottled Root Beer
Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca (Half Gallon)

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Recent Reviews

I was disappointed with the quinoa salads for my to-go order today. When I opened the bag at home, I found out no salad dressing was provided. I ordered two sets of utensils and I only received one set. Food was not impressive. I had better burgers and better salads. It seemed to me a forgettable place after all. Nothing special.
September 2025
Happy to be more specific... There were ants all around the soda machine, the fries were soggy, burgers were good (saving grace) and the food took long time to be made considering we were the first customers of the day. Staff was very friendly the look and style of the place is great just disappointing seeing ants or would have rated it higher.
September 2025
The Stand is a family favorite and staple for us. Very family friendly and always a great place to catch whatever sports game is on. Everyone working there is incredibly friendly and our most recent interaction with Joey was great. Will forever be coming back!
September 2025

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The Stand - American Classics Redefined

12045 Carmel Mountain Rd #303, San Diego, CA 92128
(619) 430-4782