Vegan
American
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out

Plant-based burgers & shakes restaurant open for dine-in, delivery and pick up. Every purchase of either a stand-up burger or stand-up shake will also create a donation to a local community charity partner. Also offers chicken sandwiches, fries, loaded tots, seasonal shakes, and more. Part of the Veggie Grill family. Reported closed March 2023.


78 Reviews

First Review by peteycards

belaariela

Points +32

Vegan
18 Feb 2023

Does exactly what you want it to

Fast food* is becoming the easiest cuisine for vegans to get their hands on and Stand-Up does it very well. I've had Stand-up in Chicago as well as Sacramento and the quality is reliable across the board.
I give them extra credit for doing justice to the milkshake.
I take off a point for the Mac and cheese. (Like most m&c's the first bites are good but if it gets cold it gets that science-y texture.)

*fast food ≠ cheap food.

Pros: Reliable quality, Milkshakes!

Cons: It's a $15-$20 burger and fries, The Mac is eh.

SamKiluk

Points +363

Vegan
15 Feb 2023

Great junk food in the loop!

I have been here multiple times as they have CHOCOLATE SHAKES and it's close to work! The most recent time I went they were out of multiple things on the menu including the hotdog and the bacon. I was a little concerned they were closing but hopefully they were just about to get another shipment. For the inconvenience they gave us free cookies. Everything I've had I've enjoyed.

AdamGold

Points +617

Vegan
11 Feb 2023

Amazing milkshakes!

Stand-up burgers does an amazing job veganizing the classic burger joint. I loved their burgers, but their milkshake was the first milkshake to remind me of non-vegan milkshakes since going vegan.

MFurlettA

Points +60

Vegan
08 Jan 2023

Not just amazing food, the best service!

Maybe the best fast food service I have ever received. The food was absolutely amazing! #Veganuary

Pros: Super nice service!, All vegan, Absolutely delicious

trenityw

Points +961

Vegan
28 Nov 2022

So good!

I had the animal style fries and a milkshake. These were one of the best things I had on my trip. I would definitely come back if I were in the area

andyjng

Points +5470

Vegan
28 Nov 2022

Good Vegan Burgers

Who doesn't want to stand up for plant based dining? It's truly the way of the future. But to get there, you may want to indulge in some mock meats and textures that remind you of what you were raised eating. Enter: Stand-Up Burgers

My friends and I ordered their Crispy Chicken Burgers ($10), which interestingly aren't sold online so you'll either have to call in or order in-person. We also got their Save-The-Animals Style Fries ($6) to share since it was really giving me California In-N-Out vibes, of course.

Our Chicken Burgers were pretty good but I've had better at other vegan establishments. The patty resembled more-so of a fish filet sandwich rather than a chicken sandwich so it didn't really do it for me. As for their fries, I loved that I could enjoy a vegan version of a classic childhood side, but I thought there could have been more flavor from the grilled onions and even the sauce. It was missing a kick IMO.

Overall, a good spot to check out vegan renditions of your favorite burgers for a quick lunch date.

Pros: Great value in the Loop

diannec

Points +786

Vegan
13 Nov 2022

Always delicious!

Love this place, the 10 dollar happy hour special mon-thurs can’t be beat!

thevegancreator

Points +626

Vegan
29 Oct 2022

The future of vegan fast food!

Went to Stand-Up Burgers for the first time and absolutely loved it. Super tasty burgers and fries and we treated us with a vegan milkshake and chocolate chip cookies, too!

Really enjoyed being in a chain that feels like a normal burger chain with amazing food - just plant-based! 💚

We had The O.G. and the Buffalo Chicken and both of them are one of the best burgers we have every tried (and we have tried MANY!)!

Pros: Super good vegan fast food, Many different options, Vegan shakes & cookies!

LucasBerens

Points +25

Vegan
29 Oct 2022

Amazing burgers unamazing prices

Fantastic Burger, the blue cheese was unreal. I only wish I could have ordered another one if my bank account had the money to do it.

Pros: Everything is vegan, One of the best vegan burgers I've had period

Cons: Expensive , Very expensive :(

nofahz

Points +80

Vegetarian
25 Oct 2022

Impressed

Had the O.G. really impressed by how good it both looked and tasted. The special sauce was delicious and had a nice hint of heat. I will def be back the next time I'm in the area.

TylerRoberts

Points +325

Vegan
21 Oct 2022

Good burgers

Enjoyed my service and food here. Milkshakes were good, not the best I’ve ever had but nice to have the options.

Pros: Desert, Great animal style fries

MilesVeganEats

Points +502

Vegan
18 Oct 2022

Out of hot dog

I was disappointed when they told me they were out of the hot dog. I am not an Impossible fan and actually repelle from it. The other option on the menu was fried Chick’n patty with Buffalo sauce. I was not in the mood for spicy food. I was glad they offered the option to sub Impossible Patty to the crispy chick’n. I ended with the O. G. Chick’n burger.

The crispy Chick’n patty was not greasy and the crust was light and it was really good. I would definitely recommend the Chick’n and next time I might try the Buffalo sauce as it originally intended.

Vancityveganeats

Points +519

Vegan
17 Oct 2022

Amazing as always

Everything from the burgers and shakes and animal fries, to the Chik’n Caesar salad is amazing

Pros: ALL VEGAN , Amazing happy hour 3-6 M-Th

RachelMarieP

Points +34

Vegan
16 Oct 2022

Best vegan junk food ever

Best vegan junk food ever. Great flavor, great value. Such great flavor!!!

Pros: All vegan , All vegan , All vegan

Cons: None , None , None

rachaelokii

Points +52

Vegan
15 Oct 2022

Just wow!

Mouth-watering delicious. My friend (non-vegan) was super shocked on how good the chicken sandwich was and my bbq bacon burger was perf.

JenAyling

Points +18

Vegan
11 Oct 2022

Great service, great food

Super friendly team, the food came quickly and was amazing. The strawberry shake was awesome!

davidtay

Points +502

Vegan
05 Oct 2022

Great comfort food

It’s been nearly 4 years since I was here and it’s good to know that this vegan burger joint is still around. Great burgers and fries

Pros: Different types of burgers , Reasonable prices

Joyous1991

Points +27

Vegetarian
17 Sep 2022

Delicious!

We got the OG and the Buffalo chick’n both so freaking good! Staff is also super kind!

BrittMarie

Points +16

Vegan
13 Sep 2022

Delicious

Fast service for take out
Kind and welcoming
Delicious burger!!!!

Pros: Everything vegan, Lettuce wrap option, Clean

hatszepsut

Points +635

Vegetarian
09 Sep 2022

Incredible!

I am truly in love with this place!! The stand-up burger is out of this world! The milkshake was delicious as well even though I was slightly disappointed by the lack of a cherry 😅

SoyKal-El

Points +5524

Vegan
09 Sep 2022

Top rated in Chicago?

I came here because it was near the riverwalk, open late, and a top rated restaurant on HappyCow. I was really disappointed though—the shake and fries were very below average. The burger was pretty good though (better than in-n-out's).

I've had a lot of delicious vegan junk food and this was not it.

Pros: Location , Open late

Cons: Disappointing food

JasonManias

Points +1387

Vegan
07 Sep 2022

Perfect comfort food

Amazing burgers and chicken sandwiches. Had to ask what cheese they used in my smokehouse burger cause it was insanely close to animal bleu cheese. It was Follow Your Heart bleu cheese crumbles, so good. I added bacon to my Buffalo chicken sandwich too which was also incredible

Veggie46

Points +120

Vegan
18 Aug 2022

Go here now

Their food is so good! Quick and delicious! Shakes are fantastic too

davisbryant

Points +35

Vegan
14 Aug 2022

Reliable

The chicken sandwich was really good and the save the animals style fries were also really good, and a funny name. Definitely would recommend

Updated from previous review on 2021-05-27

Pros: Fully vegan

Cons: Kinda pricey

Haley_Kat

Points +362

Vegan
11 Aug 2022

Delicious

Needed a quick lunch and the burger and fries here were very good! The mac and cheese was a hit with my kids too.

Pros: Fast service, Great vegan fast food

Phthisis

Points +99

Vegan
26 Jul 2022

Vegan junk food that stands out

An excellent vegan version of a classic burger stand. The options are somewhat limited but everything we tried was super tasty. I've never seen a vegan Bleu "cheese" before, extra points for that.

Pros: All vegan , Made fresh

Cons: Lacks variety

MelanieForrey

Points +845

Vegan
16 Jul 2022

Worth Every Bite!

We ordered a quick lunch and it hit the spot!!!

Pros: All vegan , Delicious!, Fast




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