BUY ME STAND

Yo, 10 minutes walk from Shibuya Station, Get off at "New South Exit," feel the sensation. In a quiet spot, it might not seem grand, But step inside, it's the "Buy Me Stand"! Chill vibes, straight outta the States, Stylish look, like your favorite old tapes. Upstairs, it's like a Cuban/Miami retreat, Table seats where old-school meets street. Egg in a Hole that’s crispy cheese and fine, The Cheese so good, it'll blow your mind. Simple menu, made to perfection, Every bite tastes like a true connection. From Shibuya to the USA, "Buy Me Stand" is the spot to play. American dreams in a Tokyo lane, Come through once, you'll feel the same.

I decided to try their highly recommended and popular sandwich, known as the "Apple Cheeks," but I couldn't quite grasp its popularity. It had a sweet taste and was slightly dry, which didn't quite suit my palate. Also, the coleslaw didn’t taste like coleslaw. Given the overall quality of the food, I personally felt that ¥1,450 for a sandwich + coffee set was overpriced.

The art in the restaurant was very nice. The food was of course delicious. The space in the restaurant is very nice and relaxing.

I’m always on the lookout for a good sandwich in Japan so I came by and tried 2 sandwiches. I was a bit excited because the style leaned more toward a trendy American deli rather than Japan and I miss those flavors. Blue Monday was a 3.5/5 for me. I was excited it had 2 of my favorite ingredients: caramelized onions and bleu cheese. Yet I could barely taste either of them. Apple Cheeks was much better at 4.5/5 but it didn’t leave me dying to come back for it again any time soon. The coleslaw reminded me of the documentary about bringing KFC to Japan and the first thing they did was take out most of the sugar from the original recipe. I know there’s no rules to a good slaw but I found it to be just a little too bland for my tastes. I could only taste a little pepper and that’s about it. If you walk by and it seems too busy don’t worry because there’s more seating on an adjacent second floor. I’d recommend it if you’re nearby and want a decent sandwich. For me, if I have all the ingredients in my pantry on a day I want a sandwich, I’d rather just make it at home.

Honestly this was a worldview-shattering experience. Breakfast was quick, cheap, and delicious. Was full when I walked in but the speed at which the food is made and eaten made sure that I was only waiting a couple of minutes before someone left. Toad in the hole was incredible. 80% chance I'll be back tomorrow.

Small shop with only about 7 seats. Definitely will need to line up for lunch on the weekend. I was lucky to wait for about 40 mins only. As then line just kept getting longer when I was seated and eating. As the shop was small, chef had time to cook everything to perfection. Ordered are paid while you are waiting outside so the chef knows exactly the orders ahead. Food was worth the wait. It's not to die for but it was done right. Butter toasts, runny eggs, melted cheese (probably mix of mozzarella and cheddar) 👌🏼

We waited almost an hour to get in on a Sunday morning. It was a very good sandwich, but we were expecting a grab and go. Hiring a few more staff and and offing a take out option would help his business I think. We went out of our way to go here and I’m not sure it was worth it. The upstairs seating are was a cute and a nice experience. There are other places to grab nice quick breakfast (ie foodshow grocery stores or scramble square bakery zone downstairs).

A nice little hole in the wall place to get breakfast. Went on a Saturday at 0930 and there was about a 20 minute wait to get in. Apple Cheeks, breakfast plate, avocado and basil pesto toast sandwhich were all amazing. Be prepared to wait for a seat while women spend 10-15 minutes just taking photos of their meals with their plushies before they actually eat their food and make room for customers waiting outside

Nate and I were in the area for our Monkey Kart reservation and we were pretty hungry. I hopped on Google maps and realized a friend of a friend had recommended Buy Me Stand which was pretty close, so we walked over. There was a short line forming outside, so we waited a bit. I was getting a little nervous because we were coming up on our reservation time for the Monkey Karts, but it all worked out perfectly. The menu consists of several grilled cheese sandwiches and some breakfast plates. Each sandwich comes with coleslaw and a drink (coffee or tea). I got the couch potato grilled cheese (potato, bacon, cheddar, and mascarpone) and Nate got the ham actor (pork shoulder, tomato, cheddar, caramelized onion). They have limited seating on the ground floor, but a bit more on the second level. The flat top was fun to see, and the eggs and bacon they were making looked and smelled wonderful. They brought our food upstairs and I'll admit, I wasn't that impressed just based on the first impression. I was hoping for a toastier, buttery bread - but then I took a bite. It was somehow one of the greatest grilled cheeses I've ever had. It was such a comforting combination of carbs. I loved it! I highly recommend this spot if you're looking for some comfort food or diner breakfast.

Its name "BUY ME STAND" obviously comes from "STAND BY ME", which I assume the owner is a big fan of. Well, it is surely a weird name for western-style sandwich places but I didn't ask any questions about that, lol. This place feels like "west coast" in the US, a cafe for "just hanging out", though their toasted sandwich dishes are pretty good. I was actually pretty impressed. The prices are a bit higher than I wish they would be, particularly considering you'd order a drink to go with as well. Having said that, I'd still recommend you go check out this place when you have a crave for toasted sandwiches. They are open pretty early so you can come for breakfast too, though it's located a bit far from every station...

Like its name, this 'diner' is a jumbled mess. I am all for shabby chic, but this place looks like a 70s crack den. Not to mention that the floors, chairs and tables are so dirty and dusty--as if they haven't been cleaned for years! Service is poor. This sad little place in no way embodies any of the attributes of the casual, friendly, wholesome American diner. The staff at this place are rude and lazy. The guy in the 'store' upstairs looks like he's about to Charles Manson someone. I wish him a swift recovery. The bahn mi is AWFUL. Indeed, it might be the sorriest version of the classic Vietnamese sandwich I've ever had: a soft, corpse-like roll packed with what tastes like cold, chlorinated chicken and sour vegetables. The bread was stale, the parsley was brown and the spread tasted like ketchup (actually, I'm pretty sure it was ketchup..GASP). The ingredients utilised were nasty, bland, tile grouting. This 'Vietnamese' sandwich is an insult to a whole country. Worst of all these was the BLT. Sliced pig wallows miserably in a thick puddle of gloopy, whiteness, wondering what it did to deserve this.To make matters worse, the plate comes with a sad lump of coleslaw that had no discernible flavour, only a hailstorm of mayonnaise that my bowels rebelled against shortly after. As far as this diner can tell, the only reason to pick up a utensil here is to maybe defend yourself with it in case the 'cook' loses it and stabs you for saying he can't make a decent sandwich. Hey, it's the truth. I am all about respecting other people's opinions, but this place is an insult to diners. If you think the sandwiches here are good, you haven't LIVED and I feel sorry for you. Take your hard earned money elsewhere. You deserve better.

Great breakfast option in Shibuya. Cheap free coffee with meal ¥1400 for two and portion is large. An American style diner on the bridge just off an intersection. Recommend the Toad in the Hole!