We’d always gone to The Stand for evening comedy shows. When I learned the restaurant was serving lunch, I convinced some friends to sample it with me.

Even though we were the only ones in the restaurant, our food took a long time. When the food arrived, the double patty burgers ($18) were not hot and had no fries. While — oddly — the other sandwiches came with an abundance of hot crispy fries. The porchetta ($15) with broccoli rabe on focaccia was the tastiest.

Do go to The Stand for the comedy and friendly staff!  No drink minimum at the shows, with tickets only ~ $10 – 20.

The Stand
Gramercy/Flatiron
116 E 16th St
New York, NY 10003
212-677-2600