
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
Does exactly what you want it to - Edit
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.
Read moreI 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.
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SamKiluk
Points +363
Great junk food in the loop! - Edit
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.
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AdamGold
Points +617
Amazing milkshakes! - Edit
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.
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MFurlettA
Points +60
Not just amazing food, the best service! - Edit
Maybe the best fast food service I have ever received. The food was absolutely amazing! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Super nice service!, All vegan, Absolutely delicious
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trenityw
Points +961
So good! - Edit
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
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andyjng
Points +5470
Good Vegan Burgers - Edit
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
Read moreMy 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
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diannec
Points +786
Always delicious! - Edit
Love this place, the 10 dollar happy hour special mon-thurs can’t be beat!
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thevegancreator
Points +626
The future of vegan fast food! - Edit
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!
Read moreReally 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!
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LucasBerens
Points +25
Amazing burgers unamazing prices - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, One of the best vegan burgers I've had period
Cons: Expensive , Very expensive :(
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nofahz
Points +80
Impressed - Edit
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.
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TylerRoberts
Points +325
Good burgers - Edit
Enjoyed my service and food here. Milkshakes were good, not the best I’ve ever had but nice to have the options.
Read morePros: Desert, Great animal style fries
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MilesVeganEats
Points +502
Out of hot dog - Edit
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.
Read moreThe 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.
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Vancityveganeats
Points +519
Amazing as always - Edit
Everything from the burgers and shakes and animal fries, to the Chik’n Caesar salad is amazing
Read morePros: ALL VEGAN , Amazing happy hour 3-6 M-Th
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RachelMarieP
Points +34
Best vegan junk food ever - Edit
Best vegan junk food ever. Great flavor, great value. Such great flavor!!!
Read morePros: All vegan , All vegan , All vegan
Cons: None , None , None
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rachaelokii
Points +52
Just wow! - Edit
Mouth-watering delicious. My friend (non-vegan) was super shocked on how good the chicken sandwich was and my bbq bacon burger was perf.
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JenAyling
Points +18
Great service, great food - Edit
Super friendly team, the food came quickly and was amazing. The strawberry shake was awesome!
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davidtay
Points +502
Great comfort food - Edit
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
Read morePros: Different types of burgers , Reasonable prices
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Joyous1991
Points +27
Delicious! - Edit
We got the OG and the Buffalo chick’n both so freaking good! Staff is also super kind!
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BrittMarie
Points +16
Delicious - Edit
Fast service for take out
Read moreKind and welcoming
Delicious burger!!!!
Pros: Everything vegan, Lettuce wrap option, Clean
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hatszepsut
Points +635
Incredible! - Edit
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 😅
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SoyKal-El
Points +5524
Top rated in Chicago? - Edit
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).
Read moreI've had a lot of delicious vegan junk food and this was not it.
Pros: Location , Open late
Cons: Disappointing food
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JasonManias
Points +1387
Perfect comfort food - Edit
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
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Veggie46
Points +120
Go here now - Edit
Their food is so good! Quick and delicious! Shakes are fantastic too
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davisbryant
Points +35
Reliable - Edit
The chicken sandwich was really good and the save the animals style fries were also really good, and a funny name. Definitely would recommend
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-05-27
Pros: Fully vegan
Cons: Kinda pricey
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Haley_Kat
Points +362
Delicious - Edit
Needed a quick lunch and the burger and fries here were very good! The mac and cheese was a hit with my kids too.
Read morePros: Fast service, Great vegan fast food
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Phthisis
Points +99
Vegan junk food that stands out - Edit
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.
Read morePros: All vegan , Made fresh
Cons: Lacks variety
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MelanieForrey
Points +845
Worth Every Bite! - Edit
We ordered a quick lunch and it hit the spot!!!
Read morePros: All vegan , Delicious!, Fast
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