Shake Shack

No visit to NYC is complete without a stop to a Shake Shack location.
This location is near the Natural History museum and it always seems busy but we have always managed to get a seat. There’s also additional seating downstairs and if it’s nice out you can always go across the street and sit at a park bench and enjoy your burger.
We ordered Smokeshack burger’s and an order of cheese fries. The burgers here never disappoint and this was no exception. The diced cherry peppers give the burger the perfect amount of spice. The cheese fries have the perfect amount of cheese.
Have never tried the concretes but they look and sound amazing, these are on the list for next time.

I loooooove Shake Shack!!! Need I say more? ;) They could do no wrong. Been here many times but never remembered to check in :)

The closest location to Museum Row on the Upper East Side was utterly chaotic on a Saturday afternoon. The kitchen staff of over a dozen workers really didn’t seem to do much to alleviate the backlog of customers waiting in a crowded corner for order fulfillment. I ordered a strawberry cheesecake shake and waited for about 7 minutes before my buzzer rang.
More disappointingly, the $ 6 I paid only bought me 10-​oz. cup, which is both smaller and more expensive than a Starbucks Tall (12 oz.). The strawberry cheesecake shake apparently has no actual strawberries or crumbs. I spent 30 seconds sucking what tasted like diluted strawberry ice cream through a straw, then immediately left – never to return to this or any other Shake Shack location.

Came in to check out the hype on the new chicken sandwich.
It was too salty, and I ordered no pickles there it was, a pickle.
The lettuce was gritty! Did they forget to wash it? I mean one bite of grittiness I was willing to forgive but after the second one I had to take it off the sandwich.
Honestly, stick with chik-​fil-​a!

One of the many Shake Shack locations I’ve been to in the city. This is by far one of the less crowded location (I’m usually here during the evening to clarify) and they have an awesome outdoor seating area which I find very appealing. It even has a roof over it so you can still eat outside when it pours! I love my Shake Shack so order what appeals to you!

So I have been to 3 shake shack locations, and I would definitely choose this one out of all of then. Location gets packed, but has tons of seating! I would be crazy to say i flew to new york just to have this burger again. Oh wait, I did… Seriously on of the best burgers i have ever had. Recently i have heard a a lot of people compare it taste wise to in-​n-​out in california, but being a california native, i can tell you thats not true, shake shack is by far better, and tastier than in-​n-​out. The burger its self is pretty plain, but the meat is juicy and the bun reminds me of burger day at a school cafeteria so it also scores points for nostalgia. LOL! The only complaints are the long lines (its a popular spot), lack of a «combo» for simple ordering, small shake sizes, and crowded pick up area.
All in all, would definitely come here again, and will fly again just for this burger. A+

If you’re ever in the Yorkville area, stopping at this Shake Shack location is a must when you’re in the mood for a quick delicious bite.
My class is by the Theatre district on 8^th Ave and that Shake Shack location there always has a long line with extremely limited seating, so coming to this location on 86^th street is so refreshing due to how spacious it is with indoor seating and outdoor seating on the patio. Great for large groups.
The service has always been great with friendly staff who are attentive and respectful of guest’s needs.
I love that they have a current promotion for «No Kid Hungry» where at the register when you order your meal they ask if you’d like to donate $ 2 for the cause and you receive a donation card that you can use for a free milkshake upon your next visit. Supporting a good cause and bomb milkshakes are a win-​win :)
I miss having «IN N OUT» burger back home in San Diego, but Shake Shack definitely is on par and hits the spot. The mushroom burger for Vegetarians like myself doesn’t disappoint :)

Okay, I can finally say that I’ve had Shake Shack in the East Coast before (or Shake Shake from what I’ve been calling it during my entire NYC trip) HAHA.
Since I’m from LA, all I had growing up was In-​N-​Out (and I’m not complaining whatsoever haha). When Shake Shack decided to branch out into West Hollywood a few months back, I was hesitant to try it at first because I wanted to try it at the prime/​original location… which was New York. Since it was my first time being in New York a few weeks back, I did everything a tourist would do in New York for the first time and going to Shake Shack was definitely on the itinerary haha.
This was the closest Shake Shack from where I was staying in NYC at the time and on the first day, I decided to get something from Shake Shack. I really like the cool vibe inside Shake Shack. I immediately saw their alcohol list and I was pleased with that. My one huge criticism about Shake Shack is how expensive their food was. Compared to In-​N-​Out, In-​N-​Out is significantly cheaper and I felt like I was paying for overpriced, fine-​dining type of burgers. I ordered the SmokeBurger (which has crisp-​fried portobello mushroom filled with melted muenster and cheddar cheeses, topped with lettuce, tomato, ShackSauce) and a side of fries. Total cost came out to be around $ 11-​$ 12. Wtf. That is like ordering 2 – 3 burgers at In-​N-​Out, honestly. No bueno.
The burger itself had a lot of flavor, which I enjoyed. The beef patty itself is really moist and juicy. The fries were alright. It kinda reminded me of the fries I would get back in elementary school. But for the price that I paid, I was disappointed with the outcome. The burger itself wasn’t that big honestly and I finished it pretty fast. I think Shake Shack is pretty much overhyped and I’m just glad that In-​N-​Out is only exclusive to the West Coast. During my trip, I didn’t realize how common/​frequent Shake Shake would appear in New York… it made me miss In-​N-​Out because In-​N-​Out does not appear as frequent as Shake Shack does. Definitely not missing out whatsoever. At least I know!

I love Shake Shack! My friends and I visit whenever we just want to get grub and chill. I even come alone sometimes and pick up something for my sister. Although it can be super difficult at times to find seats, the line isn’t super long and the wait for the food doesn’t feel like forever. The employees always clean up after me even when I clean up after myself! Plus they hold the door for me which is super sweet.
The last time I went, I got the single Shackburger, a black&white milkshake, and a side of fries. Everything was amazing quality and I was not disappointed. I would love to try something else from the menu but this is definitely my go-​to meal!

Now that they’ve introduced the Chick’n Shack, I, a non-​beef-​eater, have a good reason to come here.
The staff are always friendly, albeit understandably overwhelmed. It may be for this reason also that orders take forever and a day to complete.
I must say the highlight for me at Shake Shack is not the burgers, not the fries, but the GOSH DARN MOTHER FLIPPIN’ STRAWBERRY MINT LEMONADE. HOLY MOTHER OF GODDESS IT IS HEAVEN. So yeah. DEFINITELY ORDER THAT.
Not the best fried chicken sandwich I’ve ever had in my life, but it’s decent!

I was very disappointed with my first Shake Shack experience. I waited for a long time, and finally had to talk to the guy at the counter to remind him of my order. I got a shack burger, soda, and frozen custard, and it somehow ended up being a $ 12 meal.
I was super excited to try the burger, but alas, it just tasted like a fast food burger, and my bun was soggy. I really wanted to like it too. I can’t help but compare it to in n out (both in terms of taste and price), and it just can’t measure up. The frozen custard was pretty good but nothing spectacular. It was cool though that they have rotating flavors. I got the red velvet, which was vanilla with pieces of red velvet cake.
Overall, I was underwhelmed. It might have just been this location or experience, so I’m willing to give it another try.

Love me some Shake Shack. Literally can’t go wrong.
Order: I either get the Double Shack Burger or the Chicken Shack, with Fries (most times with Cheese), and a vanilla milkshake. The only issue with take out, is that I finish the milkshake before I can even get home to eat the burger. But oh well, first world problem.
Overall: This is my main burger joint in NYC and I will be back!

A good little fast food burger different from a typical McDonald or Burger King. This burger shop has been compared to California’s In-​n-​Out for some reason and you probably shouldn’t compare them. Both burger shops are good but for different reasons.
The shake shack has more variety than In-​n-​Out in terms of burgers and fries cut. They also serve beer. The burgers themselves I would say are meatier and they are well-​seasoned with salt and pepper. The crinkle cut fries were hot and crunchy and just salty enough. Their milk shakes were rich and sweet so a small size in my opinion is perfect.
This particular location gets crowded, but my friends and I found a table rather quickly. Due to the meatier portions and the alcohol, the price here is definitely more expensive than other burger chains around. I think for 3 smoke stacks (it’s a cheeseburger with bacon), 2 orders of crinkle cut fries, a small vanilla custard milk shake, and a bottle beer came to around or over $ 30. But everything tastes fresh and the lady behind the cash register was polite and helpful when explaining the nuances in the menu.
While the burgers aren’t necessarily out of this world good, the shake shack is still a nice place to get a quick lunch.

Greasy, tasty and a little expensive for just a burger but it is what it is…
Double smoke shack with fries is the way to go for me, i don’t do it more than a few times a year but I really enjoy it!
This time I was in the city just for the night and found a Shake Shack around the block so i was sure that would be my «late night snack».As usual, it didn’t dissapoint me at all.

I ended my NYC trip with a burger at shake shack and was not disappointed. Ordered the smoke shack, Niman beef and apple wood bacon smothered in cheese and it was delicious to the last bite. Added some crinkle cut fries that were thick and crunchy and a beer on tap — I was a happy camper.
The place was packed at 2 pm on a Thursday. There were several different options for burger on the menu and I was having a difficult time choosing the right one; however, the staff person was very patient and went out of her way to explain the food for us.
Food took around 15 minutes but I could see thru their open kitchen that everyone was working super hard. Plus the food was so good, the wait was worth it.
Large patio seating area but it can be a bit cold during March.
I can’t wait to come back this summer and try their mushroom burger and cheese fries!

The famous burgers; The juicy burgers; the cheesy burgers. Yes these burgers can be found in Shake Shack.
I’m from California, so I tried IN-​N-​OUT burgers numerous times. Some say IN-​N-​OUT is better, and some say Shake Shack is better. However, I say they both are good in different ways. Just as you can’t really compare orange with apple, I don’t think I can compare shake shack with IN-​N-​OUT because they have totally different theme/​moto I guess.
As mentioned, Shake Shack burgers has it’s own distinctive stand outs– They have really juicy meats, their ingredients were very fresh, the melted cheesed absolutely looked gorgeous, affordable, and most importantly, tasted phenomenal.
Comments to this particular store: I really appreciated the fast service and a clean service. A lot of the busy chains can’t keep up with their sanitary (in terms of cleaning the tables), but I have never experienced those unsanitary moments from this particular store.
Overall, they have good hamburgers, and yes, I will come back again.

Shake shack is every on every tourists «must-​try» list but at the same time every New Yorkers «i like shake shack better than in-​n-​out». I’m sorry to disappoint all the New Yorkers, but In-​N-​Out will always have my heart.
Ordered the orange creamsicle, smoke shack and cheese fries. Everything in NYC is expensive so it wasn’t a surprise when my meal came out to be 17 $. The burger was nicely prepared, juicy bacon and they dont skimp on bacon. They also didn’t skimp on the peppers and it was all clumped in one pile so I had to scoop it out cause it was excessive. The cheese fries were okay, I had many burnt pieces but also many crunchy pieces, but I most likely wouldn’t order cheese fries again because for an extra 1 $ it was just not cheesy enough. The orange creamsicle float was delicious, something I don’t see other chains offer.
The service here was friendly and they always had a smile on their faces despite the bustling amount of people. Also if they see you done with your food they will offer to clean up after you! Something only done I’ve only experienced at In-​N-​Out, Chick-​Fil-​A and now at Shake Shack.
I will definitely be here a handful of times more including to bring my vegetarian s/​o.

Shake Shack is one of those places you never get sick of. Honestly, I can eat it every day and not get tired of it. I believe any option you pick is a good choice.
Normally, I get the shackburger or the shroomburger, a strawberry shake and some fries! Definitely recommend trying them!
You can get easily hooked on this stuff. Only downside is that it’s kind of pricey. But treat yo’ self!

Shake Shack, you’re alright, but seriously overrated. This is the first Shake Shack location I had ever been to, and I found the food underwhelming. I recently revisited and I still feel the same way. It gets pretty crowded and dining can feel uncomfortable. However, they do have a nice outdoor patio with heating lamps for the cold winter days.
I’ve tried the …
ShackBurger ($ 5.29) — cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, ShackSauce on potato bun,
ShackBurger Double ($ 8.09):
A single is small. Get a double. Depending on how hungry you are, or how much you want to spend. But the prices are rather high for fast food. So I can only assume it is a fast-​casual chain.
Things I Actually Like:
— Cheese melted over patty
— Leafy lettuce, not the shredded variety.
— Toasted buns which is nice, but still didn’t have much crunch. I prefer buns to be toasted to a slight crunch. Otherwise, what is the point of toasting? At least the buns aren’t soggy.
Still, a lot of burgers have these same qualities, so I don’t think Shake Shack is all that special or outstanding.
SmokeShack ($ 6.84) — cheeseburger with Niman Ranch bacon, chopped cherry pepper, ShackSauce:
This has too many cherry peppers and overpowered the taste of everything else in the burger.
Cheese Fries ($ 3.99):
The lackluster tray of fries covered in melted cheese is very simple and over-​priced.
The regular crinkle cut fries are usually very mushy to me, but I think someone made a mistake and fried them twice, giving them a nice crunch this time.
Frog’s Leap White Wine ($ 7.89) — 6 oz:
Mr. Joy was thoughtful and ordered me wine. It was okay, but tasted odd paired with everything else. The plastic tumbler has a divot for your thumb. Nice touch I suppose.
I still think Shake Shack is a good option for relatively inexpensive food. It is just not the amazing, great burger touted by many others, costs too much as a fast food option, and doesn’t live up to the hype.

Ah, the venerable Shake Shack. I had this for the first time during a visit to New York at their original Madison Square Park location as well as in Vegas when the New York-​New York casino opened one up.
Being from SoCal, the comparison to In-​N-​Out is inevitable because… well, this is the local awesome cheeseburger spot with multiple locations. That being said, they’re two different animals with different styles. (Animal style. Ha.). To me, for what you’re paying, it’s worth it. And what you’re paying adds up quick — but at $ 20 between my fiancée and I, for the quality of the food, I was happy with it.
On to the food: I got a ChickenShack, she got a ShackBurger, and we split a large coke & cheese fries. ChickenShack was good but I’d probably get it once! Its use of cucumber was refreshing. Wish I had the hot sauce from Chick-​Fil-​A instead of the Louisiana Hot Sauce they had. ShackBurger was. exactly what I expected! Great! Cheese fries were on point! Almost enough to take on my childhood favorite — Nathan’s Famous. And for what it’s worth I thought the cheese fries tasted better here than in Vegas. So if you didn’t like it in Vegas, give it a go here in its hometown!

Shake skack es hoy por hoy la mejor cadena de hamburguesas del mundo. La doble bacon cheeseburger no tiene competencia. No tiene error alguno, el pan martins ayuda mucho tambien. La unica contra es que a veces hay mucha fila y los locales no son muy grandes pero realmente vale la pena la espera!

In New York wollten wir auch mal in einen guten Burgerladen. Aufgrund der vielen Kundenempfehlungen haben wir uns für das Shake Shack entschieden. Dieses Restaurant gibt es mittlerweile in mehreren Stadtteilen von New York.
Der Gründer der Kette hatte ursprünglich mit einem Hot-​Dog-​Wagen im Madison Square Park in Manhattan begonnen. Das war so erfolgreich, dass daraus die heutige Kette entstanden ist.
Hier bekommt man 100% natürliches Angus Rindfleisch, ohne Hormone und ohne Antibiotika. Alle Burger werden medium gebraten und mit einer speziellen Gewürzmischung versehen. Nach Wahl kommen noch Salat, Tomate, Gurke oder Zwiebeln dazu. Auch Veggie-​Liebhaber kommen mit dem Shroom Burger auf ihre Kosten.
Ich hatte mich für einen Double ShackBurger entschieden, wobei sich das Double auf das zusätzliche Fleischpatty bezieht und nicht auf die Größe. Ich war ja erst von meinem Burger aufgrund der Größe enttäuscht und weil ich einfach was anderes erwartet habe. Der Geschmack war allerdings unglaublich, ich habe noch nichts vergleichbares in Hamburg gegessen. Auch meine Familie war extrem begeistert.
Die Pommes, die wir dazu bestellt haben, schmeckten ausgezeichnet. Vielleicht lag es daran, dass sie zu 100% frei von künstlichen Transfettsäuren sind und in 100% Sojaöl frittiert werden.
Auch für Hunde hat man hier ein großes Herz, da man in einem Park begonnen hat. ShackBurger Hundekuchen hat man für die pelzigen Vierbeiner im Angebot.
Natürlich zahlt man hier einen höheren Preis für das Essen, was sich aber auch wirklich lohnt, da dies in ausgezeichnete Qualität investiert wurde.

Le meilleur fast food que j’ai fait en Amérique du nord ! Prenez LE burger: le smoke shack avec des frites et la bière meister !! Inegalable …