(212) 889-6600
Madison Square Park
New York,
NY
10010
40.7422
-73.9881
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown South Central
Shake Shack
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…
10/19/09
our favorite burger in NYC
by SKATElyn
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
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
04/07/09
Don't Believe The Hype
by justrobnj
I don's get it. I was lured in by the Shake Shack hype. After a 45 minute wait, I picked up a "Chicago" style hot dog and a lemonade. The hot dog was mediocre at best, and didn't even have the proper "sport peppers" that are a quinessential ingredient in a Chicago dog. The lemonade was nothing to write home about. Service was poor at best, and resembled a high school cookout. No wonder the lines are so long. Save your time and money and walk on by.
- Pros: Bragging about how you went to Shake Shack
- Cons: Long line, Lousy Hot Dogs, Slow service
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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