I have mixed feelings about Holsteins! I want to love it so badly but I just can't! It's like the friend-zoned "I love you but I'm not IN love with you" type of feeling.
The vibe and decor of the restaurant is cute and energetic and the servers are wonderful and attentive. The menu is also creative and has so many unique options for burger toppings such as cole slaw, tempura avocado, and fried egg. But when it comes down to it the food is just meh. Without even including the fact that the prices are a bit steep for burgers that are on the small side. On more than one occasion the shoestring fries came out overcooked and the meat undercooked (though I did ask for medium rare..). The unique ingredients and flavors also don't meld as much as I'd like them to.
I do however recommend the Fun-ghi burger which is underrepresented on this Yelp page (beef patty, grilled portobello, truffle oil, frisee) as well as the steak fries which are seasoned and plump. The Gold Standard has VERY strong flavors which didn't tingle my taste buds as much as I hoped it would. I found myself wanting to slather it in some other type of sauce which is never a good sign. Shakes are basic but love the alcoholic options. Also if you want to swap out fries for a side salad it's a $2 charge which is ridiculous because who actually WANTS salad over fries, usually it's an attempt to calm a guilty conscience. Overall, not everything here is delicious but there ARE some great menu items which are worth coming back for :)