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Shake Shack Theater District
691 8th Ave.
New York NY 10036
(646) 435-0135
New York NY 10036
(646) 435-0135
Slowly, Danny Meyer's Shake Shack is changing the landscape of the burger world. It started in Madison Square Park in 2001, with a hot dog cart created by Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group to support the Madison Square Park Conservancy's first art installation. Fans of the cart lined up for three summers until USHG won the bid to open a permanent park kiosk. Then the real fun (and lines) started. The "roadside burger joint" started serving incredibly juicy burgers on potato rolls and rich, thick, creamy custards with mix-ins (concretes), and the best Chicago-style hot dog outside the Windy City. It took until 2007 for the Shack to stay open through winter, but it's since become a New York institution — and spread beyond its borders, immediately ranking among those locales best burgers. Menu additions, mash-ups, and location-specific items have followed at newly launched Shacks in New York, Connecticut, Florida, D.C., Philadelphia, the Middle East, and now London. Location specific items at the Theater District Shake Shack include Great White Way, Prezel! The Concrete, and Jelly's Last Donut conretes. — Arthur Bovino, 11/20/2012
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nymag
"They have this thing called the 'Shroom Burger for the vegetarians," Miss USA tells us in her NY Diet. "It's just cheese inside a fried mushroom. Oh my God."
"They have this thing called the 'Shroom Burger for the vegetarians," Miss USA tells us in her NY Diet. "It's just cheese inside a fried mushroom. Oh my God."
HuffPost
This new location just opened, so the lines will be predictably epic. Stop by in the late afternoon when the crowds thin out and order their famed frozen custard along with your burger.
This new location just opened, so the lines will be predictably epic. Stop by in the late afternoon when the crowds thin out and order their famed frozen custard along with your burger.
Time Out New York
Not to be missed: French fries dipped in salted caramel, a.k.a. the stuff stoner dreams are made of.
Not to be missed: French fries dipped in salted caramel, a.k.a. the stuff stoner dreams are made of.
New York Habitat
Our vote for best burger in the city and while you will have to wait in a long line, it's worth it. Shack burger with cheese fries and a chocolate shake. Say no more.
Our vote for best burger in the city and while you will have to wait in a long line, it's worth it. Shack burger with cheese fries and a chocolate shake. Say no more.
The Corcoran Group
There are always lines and believe the hype. Pair a Shack Stack with an order of Cheese Fries and a Fair Shake.
There are always lines and believe the hype. Pair a Shack Stack with an order of Cheese Fries and a Fair Shake.
Metromix
The menu's practically identical to the other Shacks, but try some of the new concretes here: Great White Way (vanilla, marshmallow, crunchies) and Pretzel! (choco, peanut butter, pretzels, marshmallo
The menu's practically identical to the other Shacks, but try some of the new concretes here: Great White Way (vanilla, marshmallow, crunchies) and Pretzel! (choco, peanut butter, pretzels, marshmallo
Su L.
Guard your seats.
Guard your seats.
Ben C.
This gourmet burger joint masquerades as a cookie-cutter chain, but don't be fooled: there's some serious gourmet ingredients & styling to this menu. Salted caramel hot cocoa is a must on a cold day.
This gourmet burger joint masquerades as a cookie-cutter chain, but don't be fooled: there's some serious gourmet ingredients & styling to this menu. Salted caramel hot cocoa is a must on a cold day.
Romina V.
You can't beat the ShackBurger and the cheese fries!
You can't beat the ShackBurger and the cheese fries!
Michael E.
A must if you are in New York, go in order shake burger and fries...sit down and prepare yourself for the best burger you have ever tasted!
A must if you are in New York, go in order shake burger and fries...sit down and prepare yourself for the best burger you have ever tasted!
Metromix
The menu's practically identical to the other Shacks, but try some of the new concretes here: Great White Way (vanilla, marshmallow, crunchies) and Pretzel! (choco, peanut butter, pretzels, marshmallo
The menu's practically identical to the other Shacks, but try some of the new concretes here: Great White Way (vanilla, marshmallow, crunchies) and Pretzel! (choco, peanut butter, pretzels, marshmallo
Joseph L.
So good! So hard to get seating...
So good! So hard to get seating...
Paul D.
Try the burgers!
Try the burgers!
Michael
Awesome cheeseburgers!
Awesome cheeseburgers!
Christopher E.
Order the 'shroom burger if you aren't feeling meaty. It's so good, so juicy, so cheesy! Who needs meat! ;) ps. the fries are super awesome, but next time I'll be sure to ask for no salt.
Order the 'shroom burger if you aren't feeling meaty. It's so good, so juicy, so cheesy! Who needs meat! ;) ps. the fries are super awesome, but next time I'll be sure to ask for no salt.
Midtown Lunch LA
Want to see how long the wait is going to be? Use our handy line guide...
Want to see how long the wait is going to be? Use our handy line guide...
Alex
Grab a shack burger with extra shack sauce, cheese fries and get a concrete instead of a soda. Run the calories off on your way home.
Grab a shack burger with extra shack sauce, cheese fries and get a concrete instead of a soda. Run the calories off on your way home.
Midtown Lunch
Voted Best Hamburger in the Midtown Lunch 2011 Reader's Poll.
Voted Best Hamburger in the Midtown Lunch 2011 Reader's Poll.
Harris D.
Easily one of the top burgers in New York City.
Easily one of the top burgers in New York City.
Alvin
Like jelly donuts? Get the Jelly's Last Donut concrete. Simply divine
Like jelly donuts? Get the Jelly's Last Donut concrete. Simply divine
Kev Diddy
Skip the reg vanilla or choc & get a peanut butter shake!
Skip the reg vanilla or choc & get a peanut butter shake!
Hana A.
Shake Shack has been listed among some of America's finest dining establishments in a new ranking of the country's best restaurants according to The Daily Meal list. NYC dominate the top 20 spots.
Shake Shack has been listed among some of America's finest dining establishments in a new ranking of the country's best restaurants according to The Daily Meal list. NYC dominate the top 20 spots.
Mrs. Knook
BEST. BURGERS. EVER.
BEST. BURGERS. EVER.
Serious Eats
Grab a Shack Burger before curtain! This Shake Shack location is a great spot for a quick yet totally delicious pre-theater bite.
Grab a Shack Burger before curtain! This Shake Shack location is a great spot for a quick yet totally delicious pre-theater bite.
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