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1221 W Riverside Dr Burbank CA 91506
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(818) 567-9990
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Great Southern style comfort food with a hint of the Mid-Atlantic, fast and friendly service and better hugs and high-fives than any other restaurant in the land.

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We're just a restaurant standing in front of a lot of soon to be friends asking you to love us...

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Burbank 91502 member reviews (1)

Reviewed Business
Not A Burger Stand
Reviewer Name
curtis
Review Date
January 22, 2014
Reviewer Location
Burbank, CA
Average Rating
5

Awesome home cookin'

Great food, great service. It feels like stepping into a restaurant from the South. They cook a batch of ribs twice a month which are delicious.

Check them out!

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Other reviews from the web (58)

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I cannot wait to visit this place someday. From the signage that has brought me many laughs and tears over the years I cannot wait to see its triumphant return.

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When and where are you coming back? I miss you guys.

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‏5‏ نجوم

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Heartbroken to know I can't get their insanely delicious BBQ portobello mushroom sandwich with extra creamy coleslaw anymore. No more chocolate lasagna?!?! The world just lost a little more...

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100

It was a wonderful gem, fabulous neighborhood place with some of the BEST food ever. But the landlord raised the rent outrageously high, because he wanted NABS *out* -- he has someone lined up to...

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‏5‏ نجوم

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I went in after seeing a post about the place closing down at the end of the month. And now that I've stopped in, I'm sad. This place is as cute as anything, it feels like the small cafe's I grew...

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80

I've driven by this place numerous times while heading to the ice rink and was determined to give it a try before watching my friend's hockey game. Was curious if they sold hamburgers.The place...

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100

Great customer service. Happy staff. Ordered cod and their homemade chips- delicious Steamed artichoke- warm. So yummy and what a treat!!Kids got a burger- good. Grilled cheese and fries-...

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Great staff. Cozy and cool atmosphere. Really tasty food. Come hungry and bring your sense of humor! Great place to dine and hang...

Completely amazing.

I have lived around the corner from this place for 3 years and had never tried it, because i fooloshly assumed it closed early. How wrong i was - they stay open until at least 9:pm! And their menu is delicious. And it's byob. But wait! There's more: this

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‏5‏ نجوم

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You would be crazy not to try this place. The regular menu, the specials, the breakfast menu on weekends... Just go.

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The best food you will EVER eat. The menu is ever changing. The food is spectacular. The staff is super friendly. Its like going to your friends house for dinner, if that friend was an amazing and creative chef. The desserts will make you drool. Even if you don't think you could make room for dessert, YOU WILL.

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80

It's obvious this place is popular w the locals. On a Sunday night many of the outside tables were full and several tables inside were occupied. Several take out orders were in process too. We had hamburgers and they were cooked perfectly to order. The buns were very good. The inside of the restaurant needed a good cleaning but I...

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‏5‏ نجوم

Nice Lunch Place

The atmosphere is rustic and not very conducive to eating but is acceptable. I had the beef brisket sandwich and found it to be quite good and plenty of food. They piled the brisket on high. A bit messy with the BBQ sauce and coleslaw but worth the mes

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Not A Burger Stand is great home cooking style food. I'm from the D.C. Area and I knew this place would be good when I saw the Maryland state flag hanging in front. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The bbq brisket, baked beans, mac and cheese, so good. Great wings too, but be ready for some spice. A must try, if you are ever in Burbank

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Friends recommended it and so I tried it. Small place with good food. I had a burger and fries and it was delicious. They also have daily specials.

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I love this little place. It's truly a wonderful neighborhood joint. The food is Great, the owner and the staff are charming and funny and if anything's not quite right, they fix it immediately.
I love seeing the dinner crowd happily filling the place. Real BBQ and fresh Magnolia Pie!
Doesn't get better than that!

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100

I saw this place featured on KTLA's Morning News feature, so I had to try it. The pulled pork sandwich was excellent! Smokey and tender pork, a nice tangy barbecue sauce, and crisp, crunchy cole slaw was simply delicious...and filling, too! I also ordered their Famous French Onion Soup. Also, an excellent choice. Unlike many attempts by others, this soup was not overly salty, but light and...

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1 star

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100

Wow first time for here for the wife and I and we were amazed with the food and quality of the service! This place has just earned it's self another set of regulars!

Average all the way around

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60

This used to be a wonderful neighborhood place with lots of charm, terrific food and amazing neighborhood service. Not anymore. While the food was still ok, the place looks tired and there is absolutely nothing special about the menu. What used to be a fun meeting place just looked sad. The chef and busboy are still here and that makes...

Editorial review from Citysearch

Why is this place so far away from me or anything I go to?! Opened a little over a year ago by some guy who has never really ever cooked before, he uses it like a mad scientist of awesome to make fresh food that's always changing and always taste bud enticing. Check their FB page for the voice of the day. If you order in that voice you get 10% off - a real steal for a place that's already a bargain. Leave room for dessert too.

Don't bother

Although this place had great potential as a small hole in the wall and neaborhood resturaunt, it's not worth the high prices and small portions.

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40

I've had a couple experiences here, and I so wanted this place to be delicious . Always rooting for that small spot with the big bite but this restaurant...

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With a name like this, the burger-lover in me was compelled to see if they actually had a burger. The charming look of the restaurant was intriguing too...

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Delicious little spot! French onion soup is the best I've ever had. BBQ ribs are great and so is the chicken fried chicken w/ funnel cake! Specials are fun the try new things and all the specialty desserts are amazing. Place is really small, but the food that comes out of the kitchen is really really good!!

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100

My husband and I found this place when we moved into Burbank's equestrian district. WHAT A GEM!!! It's our go-to place now! The owner/chef Matt is obviously deeply passionate about food and it shows in his menu! Last time we went we had the AMAZING chicken and dumplings, a family recipe! We also had …

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40

The food is good and the company is friendly.However, the portions are WAY to small compared to the price.It is embarrassing and insulting.This is a hole in the wall restaurant that needs to focus on maintaining the local client base.There are plenty of "fine dining" or other types of fancy restaurants in Burbank …

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We heard of this place from Chris Burroughs on KTLA, we thought we'd try it out ourselves. We had a Groupon deal to use and we were not disappointed. Everything was good. I liked the Chicken and dumplings, they were just like the way my grandpa made them, we also liked the mac and cheese, it was …

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20

SO, I have been going to this place for a bit over a year. I have enjoyed their French Onion soup and the Beer & Beef Chili. My wife loved their fish and...

Unimpressed

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40

I found the food here to be mediocre at best. I ordered the chili cheese fries for a starter and it was luke warm at best. Not very much chili or cheese. My husband ordered the burger and I ordered the pork shoulder entree. The pork was luke warm and overcooked and served cut up with BBQ sauce poured over...

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80

I reserve my 5 star reviews for life altering experiences. So 4 is next best thing.

Try the brunch menu here. It will beat the pants off of any brunch experience for 30 miles in any direction.

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60

New place that took over the space from Riverside Cafe. I mainly came here because we could bring our dogs out here on the patio. Menu is mostly burgers and fries. I liked the meat of the cheeseburger I ordered, but I didn't like the bun - too dense. My friend got the crab cake, decent, nice and light. They don't have tartar sauce - their mayo is a garlic aioli so it went nicely with it. Fries...

Don't go here

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20

Never been to a.worse restaurant. Went when the original husband and wife kyle and marnie were the chefs, they left and the idiot owner is still attempting to sell their menu. I was in the place when I overhead an argument between marnie and the owner, him promising to change all menu items. He didnt , and now it is...

Now it's "Not A Burger Stand" - No longer The Riverside Cafe

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40

Not a Burger Stand occupies the space formally known as the Riverside Café.
I really wanted to love this place as I think it’s important to support the small dining establishments. But things don’t always work out. We went for a late lunch, 3:30p, on a Sunday, 11/18. However we were told they had just started a new policy today...

Help a fella out...

Glad I finally tried it

Average Rating
80

I've passed by this little, off the beaten track cafe for a number of years and always thought I'd like to try it out. I finally did (with the prompting of an expiring deal voucher!), and was quite pleased I did. The place is a bit quirky but the outside dining was like eating on your own patio, only with...

Only okay

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60

Chose this place because of the rave reviews on TA, but was disappointed. The owner was very nice but my steak was tough and hard to chew. Only like 7 tables inside and it's BYOB. Quaint but not great.

Never disappointed in this little gem

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100

Love to take visitors from out of town to this unpretentious cafe. The food is California-Chic, healthy with a flair. Seating inside is limited and a bit noisy. Sitting outside however is perfect for vacationers or people wanting a private area to discuss business.

super friendly and pretty good food

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80

i cant say the food was particularly amazing but the service was incredible! i got the lamb pocket (or something of that ilk) which was pretty good.

Great place....away from the hustle of downtown

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80

Riverside Cafe is a great place to visit. One of the best things is it's far far away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Whatever you pick from the menu will be excellent. The staff treats you like family, even if it's your first time there. One cannot go wrong eating here.

What's not to like

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100

My wife purchased a grupon, and we decided to try this place for lunch. Word was, they are dog friendly, and also wine friendly, as they allow you to bring your own wine with no corkage charge. We settled in at a corner table in the patio area and were immediately treated well by all the staff, with glasses for...

Super Pet Friendly

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80

The Riverside Cafe is a WONDERFUL place to come, especially with your 4-legged companion. The outside patio is lovely + dog biscuits, water bowls & friendly staff make the experience great. Aside from that, the food for humans is very good too.

eclectic, hole-in-the-wall gourmet, waiter who's passionate about the restaurant.... hmm just my kind of place

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80

eclectic, hole-in-the-wall gourmet, waiter who's passionate about the restaurant.... hmm just my kind of place

Don't go there very often but the food was pretty good

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60

Don't go there very often but the food was pretty good.

Love, love, love! Excellent home-cooked European style dishes. My favorites: Shepperd's Pie, Baked Potato with

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100

Love, love, love! Excellent home-cooked European style dishes. My favorites: Shepperd's Pie, Baked Potato with Curried Shrimp, Breakfast Sandwich, Harbour Skins, and high on the "Yummometer": the Country Potatoes... But, everything's delicious, the service friendly and great. Kudos to Michael, Paula, Sarah, Matt, and Pierre!

Quaint and friendly

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80

Quaint and friendly

Great Burbank restaurant

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100

Intimate, family owned and operated with amazing food. Perfect for leisurely weekend breakfast or delicious dinners. Ecclectic menu items coupled with familiar standard fare and always made to order. Not a lot of places like this anymore in the Los Angeles area. BYOB and sit on the patio watching the neighbors stroll by on horseback.

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From the website: A restaurant in Burbank, CA. Every Tuesday, one of our artists draws something on our chalkboard. We feature American comfort food influenced by Maryland and mid-Atlantic roots....

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We feature American comfort food influenced by Maryland and mid-Atlantic roots.

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