(212) 889-6600
Madison Square Park
New York,
NY
10010
40.7422
-73.9881
Neighborhoods: Midtown South Central, Midtown
What People Are Saying About Shake Shack
The Editor
Katie Heffernan
Citysearch
Restaurateur Danny Meyer fashioned this al fresco burger joint as a retro urban retreat. He never intended it to become a cult, with two hour lines most days. Resting beneath a leafy canopy of trees, the shiny shack's pick-up window, smiling service and "soda pop" marquee recall 1950s chic. New Yorkers of all sorts fill the spread of green fold-up tables--and spill to nearby benches. Why wait? The Shack has perfected the art of the hamburger to a near unsurpassable point: from the custom Pat La Frieda mix to the cooking program, which involves a paint scraper, to perfectly buttered buns and…
11/23/09
Great burgers!!!
by CSMobileUser at Citysearch
great burgers with fresh ground beef. def needs more healthy options but overall, the outdoor venue is exceptional and the pulse is hip and open to everyone. would Check it out. staff is friendly
10/19/09
our favorite burger in NYC
by SKATElyn at Citysearch
Well worth the lines or us, we wouldn't have our burgers anywhere else now !
- Pros: fresh good prices TASTY burgers
- Cons: LONG LONG LINES
09/22/09
Delicious Burgers!
by ADBeachGirl at Citysearch
Yum yum yum! I thought we have great burgers in Cali, but this place really matches up! The line was really long, but it was so worth it! The burgers tasted really fresh and I topped it off with some frozen custard.
- Pros: Yummy Food
- Cons: Long Line
The Details on Shake Shack
What to Drink:
Make it even more all-American with naturally sweet, homemade lemonade or a beer (or half-bottle of wine). But be sure to keep alcohol in the restaurant's seating area.
The Extras:
Vegetarians can get greasy, too. The tasty 'shroom burger's portobello patty is muenster-stuffed and deep-fried.
Know Before You Go:
Dogs are welcomed with the "Pooch-ini," a frozen custard, peanut butter and dog biscuit dessert.
When to Go:
Shake Shack is open year-round, with a three week closure over the winter holidays.
The Extras:
Vegetarians can get greasy, too. The tasty 'shroom burger's portobello patty is muenster-stuffed and deep-fried. Dogs are welcomed with the "Pooch-ini," a frozen custard, peanut butter and dog biscuit dessert.
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant's popularity means the line can sometimes stretch to the park's southeast entrance.
When to Go:
Lunchtime is busiest, but business slows after work around 7pm. It's open rain or shine, and lines are shortest when it pours.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, Notable Chef, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Cheap Eats
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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