NFT: Shake Shack

In comment 13409163 Mike in NY said:

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But the one close to me went out of business

I think they all closed. That one pounder causes some severe indigestion.

Five Guys is so much better and it's not even close

Five Guys. Very enjoyable. Good experience.

Pro tip- Order the small fries if you want them. It's enough for like 2 people. They just fill a cup and place it in a paper bag that like overflows with fries.

I have never had Shake Shack though.

or casual fast food or whatever these places are called anymore.

I used to live across the street from the original 5 guys in NoVA, and liked it, always hated the super greasy fries there. Never tried Shake Shack or Smashburger or Whataburger or any of the other fad places.

but a Mooyah opened near me and the kids want to go.

Has anyone heard of Mooyah?

I hadn't until it opened.

Seems like a new step up from fast food burger chain opens every week.

is really good, and like Five Guys it started in Northern Virginia.

The frothing arguments people have over them has long puzzled me.

In comment 13409171 BigK said:

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Five Guys is so much better and it's not even close

I think it's the price. You can get like a 4 patty burger for cheaper than five guys. Also open pretty late. But in terms of outright quality it doesn't compete with five guys, nor do I think that's really their market.

In comment 13409146 Metnut said:

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bit overpriced and not something i'd wait in line for, but it's probably the best fast food burger available in the northeast. Before Shake Shack (and 5 guys), we were basically stuck with Mcondalds or something like that if you wanted a quick burger.

That's the thing. As much as I do like the place, I'll never wait on those lines.

In N Out is much better than 5 Guys (we have both on the West Coast now). Plus In N Out is much less expensive. You can get out of In N Out for less than $7 for a drink, cheeseburger and fries. It seems like 5 Guys is always over $10.

In N Out is usually always mobbed with a long line. I can walk right in at 5 Guys regardless of the time of day.

In the LA area, I actually like Tommy's (chili cheeseburgers) better than In N Out.

In comment 13409214 Trainmaster said:

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In N Out is much better than 5 Guys (we have both on the West Coast now). Plus In N Out is much less expensive. You can get out of In N Out for less than $7 for a drink, cheeseburger and fries. It seems like 5 Guys is always over $10. In N Out is usually always mobbed with a long line. I can walk right in at 5 Guys regardless of the time of day. In the LA area, I actually like Tommy's (chili cheeseburgers) better than In N Out.

Agree with all of this.

Get Culver's soon. They call it a butter burger but really its a fantastic taste.
It's the kind of burger you can eat plain on a bun it's that good.

I also don't know what some people expect, the burger to give you a blowjob?

In comment 13409189 Greg from LI said:

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The frothing arguments people have over them has long puzzled me.

Just saw this and that's my reaction as well, although I think my description was a bit more...colorful

In comment 13409205 Mike in Long Beach said:

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In comment 13409146 Metnut said: Quote: bit overpriced and not something i'd wait in line for, but it's probably the best fast food burger available in the northeast. Before Shake Shack (and 5 guys), we were basically stuck with Mcondalds or something like that if you wanted a quick burger. That's the thing. As much as I do like the place, I'll never wait on those lines.

It's weird because I never see lines for Shake Shack anymore. I love in Forest Hills and if I want a burger at SS, there's literally no line and I'm out of there with my food in 10 minutes max.

overpriced and the burgers are definatly nothing to get excited about.

... I don't eat burgers very often, so when I do? It's a big ass delicious burger (or two). The only one listed that qualifies for that in my book is either:

A) A really good restaurant burger
B) Five Guys

was on the east cost and there was a shake shack near the hotel. I was psyched to try it, after hearing so many good things. Way over priced and the brurger was nothing special. IN-n_out the best for the price.

Awful and expensive. Haven't been to five guys in about 5 years but I recall it being much better and a larger burger. The fries on the other hand were terrible. Greasy and not edible. Rather go to a good diner and get a burger than at these fast food places prices are similar

just isn't great for Shake Shack. They value quality over quantity. It still tastes great but I'd take Five Guys over it.

I've been to Cali and had In N Out, it's definitely a good burger but overhyped imo. It's not on a different level from a good Shake Shack or Five Guys location.

has the best California burger around. This is a little hole in a wall joint in Highland Park, NJ near Rutgers. Many, many a late night going to The System and ordering a "Cali with cheese". Live in South Jersey now but anytime I am near there I pop in for one.

Shake Shack is incredibly overrated.

Five Guys outright is meh.

Smash Burger is the best of them all.

than an In n Out Double Double, Animal Style with fries. From the efficiency and friendliness of the staff to the placemat for your car if you're on the road to the solid fries and really, really reasonable prices I would vote In n Out number one. Plus, they have the best "secret menu".

Five guys is good too - but way greasier and way more expensive for fast food. Their cajun fries are solid though. Plus, they don't have a drive thru - or at least I've never seen one. And I usually have to drop the kids off at the pool about 20 minutes after eating there because of the grease.

The rest are second tier - and brick and mortar spots like Shake Shack and Steak and Shake can be hit or miss depending on location and whether or not you're drunk.

is that they often crush the burgers when they pack them in tin foil. It's usually not too bad when you eat there, but if you are traveling you often find yourself unwrapping a smooshed, soggy burger.

highly overrated as well. Epsecially the one in Westport.

My kids like Five Guys

In comment 13409125 Anakim said:

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I agree with BurgerFi. One just opened here in town and I like there burgers more than Smashburger or 5 Guys.

Central Connecticut State Univ with my son on a school visit. Good stuf, fresh, nice sized burger.

You go to any real burger joint and they are much better. Problem is real burger joints are disappearing and SS looks good by comparison.

Also if NYers wait on line, they will always say the food is marvelous. Some people are just born followers

In comment 13409375 Eli Wilson said:

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In comment 13409125 Anakim said: Quote: . I agree with BurgerFi. One just opened here in town and I like there burgers more than Smashburger or 5 Guys.

BurgerFi rules - For those of you who haven't tried it..... just wait.There won't be a need for anymore Best Burger threads.

I had only had it at Citi Field previously. Holy shit is that place overrated. Given the long lines for a new food joint opening up next to a mall, I just didn't get what all the hype was about.
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In comment 13409163 Mike in NY said: Quote: But the one close to me went out of business I think they all closed. That one pounder causes some severe indigestion.

There are still plenty of Cheeburger Cheeburgers. Definitely my favorite of the aforementioned....but I almost put them in a different category from In and Out, Five Guys Etc. because it is slightly more formal dining.

In comment 13409499 Rick in Annapolis said:

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In comment 13409169 giantsfan44ab said: Quote: In comment 13409163 Mike in NY said: Quote: But the one close to me went out of business I think they all closed. That one pounder causes some severe indigestion. There are still plenty of Cheeburger Cheeburgers. Definitely my favorite of the aforementioned....but I almost put them in a different category from In and Out, Five Guys Etc. because it is slightly more formal dining.

Yeah it's like a Johnny rockets old school burger joint (certainly better).

of Shake Shack
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what did you expect? It's a burger joint not a brothel.

In comment 13409528 djm said:

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what did you expect? It's a burger joint not a brothel.

Haha, yeah I don't know. Walk up to counter, place order, eat, leave. That's usually what I do.

my favorite burger then. I tried it again 10 years later and it was still great. Not sure what you're looking for.

There isn't a burger place that I don't like. My preference in the fast food joints is Five Guys. IMO, they have a thicker,juicier burger. Like their fries also though they are greasy. The only fast food burger chain(that I know of) I haven't tried is Habit. Anyone here ever tried it?

are better then Shake Shack or 5 guys who I think are both very good but so over hyped.

Top seed is still In and Out but don't visit as often since I live on the east coast.

Shack. Then again, I hated Shaq back in the day so maybe that's why.

Burgers are good, and if I'm going so far as having a burger I'm having a beer (and they gotz good brewz on tap)

me want to get a double shack burger tonight. Yum.

Go get jimmy buffs

There's a lot of hype around Shake Shack so I can understand the let down. I wasn't really bowled over the first time either. But I've come to appreciate it for what it is - really good fast food. Try getting a double - that made a difference for me.

Also, I know there aren't too many - but here on the Island we a couple of BurgerFis. I had a great burger there the other night with my youngest.

Is great, better than Shake Shack. I think when places start out there good, then they don't keep it up.

But, don't want to wait 40 minutes for it. The chicken sandwich is one of the best around though.

I got so sick to my stomach from Five Guys, I will never try it again.

I like Bare Burger better than all these options.

all the way, no mushrooms, add hot sauce, and order an extra pair of underwear to clean up from the foodgasm you're going to have.

This place called Juliette has a 28-day aged Rib Eye burger. Absolutely incredible.

In comment 13409580 Marty866b said:

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There isn't a burger place that I don't like. My preference in the fast food joints is Five Guys. IMO, they have a thicker,juicier burger. Like their fries also though they are greasy. The only fast food burger chain(that I know of) I haven't tried is Habit. Anyone here ever tried it?

Habit burger is pretty good. Charbroiled burgers. Good onion rings.

Best if you have it available. For price relative to taste you can't really get much better.

Biggest complaint I hear about them is that the fries are bland to which I say:

A. Make you you salt them - they don't pre-salt their fries.
B. Get them well-done
C. Get them animal style - special sauce, grilled onions, and cheese. Essentially West Coast Disco Fries.

But I had a GREAT burger in Hangzhou, China last week. Slim's restaurant.

The burger was very juicy and majority brisket meat. Bun was soft and delicious.

Maybe it was because you crave red meat in China, but it was delicious. If it was a local joint I would frequent it.

In comment 13410204 TurdFurguson said:

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Best if you have it available. For price relative to taste you can't really get much better. Biggest complaint I hear about them is that the fries are bland to which I say: A. Make you you salt them - they don't pre-salt their fries. B. Get them well-done C. Get them animal style - special sauce, grilled onions, and cheese. Essentially West Coast Disco Fries.

Yes! get them well done. a must.