Shake Shack is a fast-casual restaurant based in the US serving lunch, snacks, and dinner, and famous for its gourmet burgers and milkshakes.
Shake Shack is an American burger restaurant chain based in New York City. Founder and celebrity chef Danny Meyer opened the first branch, which was a hotdog cart inside Madison Square Park in 2001. What started as a temporary venture soon became a full-fledged business when the cart experienced popularity, with lines of customers waiting to get their taste of the menu. By 2004, Shake Shack was given a permanent spot at Madison Square Park, and the rest is history.
Shake Shack eventually expanded to include burgers, fries, and milkshakes and became one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the US. There are 229 locations in the US and 121 found in other countries.
What Makes Shake Shack Different?
Shake Shack sets itself apart from other fast-casual restaurants by offering fresh and top-quality food items on its menu. Their gourmet burgers, for example, are never frozen, which means the meat is delivered fresh to each location and cooked only when they are ordered. They use 100% antibiotic-free Angus beef with buttered buns, cherry peppers, and Applewood-smoked bacon.
The ShackSauce is also a highly praised item in the restaurant. According to USA Today, the sauce features the perfect blend of spicy, sweet, and sour, featuring a delicious blend of ketchup, mayo, mustard, and spices.
Another signature item on the menu that has earned Shake Shack its popularity, is their Crinkle Fries. Rumor has it that the company spent $ 1 million to create and make the perfect crinkle fries.
And lastly, Shake Shack is famous for its milkshakes, where it got its name. Coming in a variety of flavors that include chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, Nutella, and peanut butter, all of the milkshakes use Shake Shack's signature custard as the base.
Yes, Shake Shack features regional menus in some of its locations. While other fast-casual restaurants offer the very same menu whether the location is in the US or other countries, Shake Shack takes it to another level by offering unique items on the menu depending on the location.
In Philadelphia, for example, Shake Shack offers the "Liberty Shell," which is a custard that features a cannoli shell with lemon ricotta and strawberry puree. In Coral Gables, they offer "Key Lime Pie Oh My," which is a regional flare.
The categories in the Shake Shack menu are as follows:
- Drinks
- Crinkle Cut Fries
- Burgers
- Chicken
- Flat Top Dogs
- Shakes and Frozen Custard
Shake Shack offers fountain sodas, lemonades, and iced tea. They also serve beer and wine in some of their locations. In some locations, they have the ShakeMeister Ale, which is a beer draft from Brooklyn brewery. They also offer a variety of red and white wines.
Crinkle Cut Fries are served in a variety of flavors, such as cheese, bacon, Parmesan, and black truffle sauce. With burgers, you can order single or double patties, as well as a Shroom Burger for vegetarians.
In some locations, Shake Shack offers a breakfast menu, such as the branch located at the JFK Airport.
The best pairing for their food items is their milkshakes and ice cream. The ice cream is made daily on-site and they only use cane sugar and cage-free eggs.
Yes, Shake Shack has a secret menu. One of which is the famous Peanut Butter and Bacon ShackBurger. They used to offer it as a regular menu but due to allergens, they took it out but customers can still order it. If the location doesn't make the burger, simply order a side of peanut butter sauce and drizzle it over the patty in your burger. It's the perfect sweet and savory burger many patrons love.
Another secret menu is the Quad Burger, which has over 2000 calories due to the burger's packed patty and cheese offering.
For drinks, the Shandy is a mix of lemonade and beer, which the staff can make for you. And of course, who can skip the Ice Cream Sandwich? Simply ask for toasted buns and a side of ice cream, and voila, you can make your very own ice cream sandwich from Shake Shack.
Shake Shack is pet-friendly and one of the optional names the founder made for this restaurant was actually Dog Run. A lover of dogs, the founder made sure pets get to eat great food at the restaurant, too. They offer the Pooch-ini in their menu, which are dog biscuits with peanut butter sauce and vanilla custard. A prepackaged treat is also sold at the restaurant, which is the Bag O' Bones. It contains 5 ShackBurger dog biscuits made by New York City's Bocce's Bakery.
You can order the Shroom Burger with a side of classic fries. The Shroom Burger is made of crisp-fried portobello mushrooms and the sandwich is filled with cheddar cheese and melted muenster. It is then topped with lettuce and tomato, and lastly, Shake Shack's signature sauce.
Can You Order Shake Shack Online?
Yes, you can order Shake Shack and have it delivered to your doorstep. You can visit the official website, find the location near you, and place your order online. A Shake Shack app is also available for download on Apple and Android devices.
You can also use delivery platforms such as Uber Eats for Shake Shack delivery.
Where Can You Find Shake Shack in Other Countries?
There are over 100 branches of Shake Shack in other countries. You can find them in China, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Mexico.
What are the Opening Hours of Shake Shack?
Shake Shack operating hours differ depending on location but typically opening houses are from 11 am to 8 pm and 10 am to 9 pm.