Love love the burgers!! Not enough sitting inside but you can always take it to go..they have a…read morechicken sandwich that's really good.. friendly staff.,

This was my first time visiting any Shake Shack location, here in Columbia, Maryland. I was…read moreactually surprised during my visit, because I was really thinking that this was going to be one of those awesome 5-star experiences, but it just wasn't. As I approached this business, I found the outside to be clean and the landscaping was pleasant. After entering, I was immediately faced with a bunch of kiosks for customers to place their orders. I just don't like kiosks. To me, this just shows me a business that is trying to reduce their customer service by not hiring cashiers and making the customer perform the cashier's job with no cost benefit to the customer. After placing my order, I was then questioned with how much I would like to tip. I found this to be even more annoying. What am I tipping for? The quality of the food?...I haven't eaten it yet. The quality of the service?...I haven't received any yet. Tipping BEFORE any experience is ridiculous and presumptuous. To me, tipping is a way for the customer to show that they are satisfied (or highly satisfied) with the experience they have had AFTER they have had it. I ended up ordering the double SmokeShack Burger, which comes with two beef patties, cheese, bacon, cherry peppers, and ShackSauce. The burger was really delicious, but I was surprised by how small it was for being a double. I also ordered the Bacon Cheese Fries, which are crinkle cut French fries topped with cheese sauce and bacon. This was pretty good too, but not as good as I thought it would be. For my drink I was going to get a soda-pop, but then I decided to try their Shack-Made Lemonade. It tasted weird, and I regretted getting it. I was served at my table by a server who delivered my food without saying a word. While eating my meal, I noticed that the inside of the restaurant looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a while. In fact, I did not see anyone cleaning anything inside during my entire visit. Even more disturbing was the lack of friendliness of the employees. I kid you not, there were about a dozen people working here during my visit and I did not see a single employee crack a smile...not for anyone. While leaving, I decided to order their Chocolate Blackout Pudding Shake. After getting back to my hotel with this for dessert, I only had a few spoonfuls. Again, this tasted weird. I ended up throwing out 90% of it because it just wasn't very tasty. In total, I spent over $33, which is a ridiculously high cost for one fast food meal. In comparison with my favorite fast food restaurant, In-N-Out (primarily in the western U.S.), I can get a similar meal at In-N-Out for about HALF the cost. I don't know about you, but if I pay substantially more I expect a substantially better experience. I hope that the other Shake Shack businesses don't operate like this one; This was NOT a worthwhile experience, especially considering the cost.

4.25.26 This…read morelocation opened about a month ago, and I stopped in this morning to redeem a free sandwich reward and picked up a side of hash browns as well. I was warmly greeted upon entering. I chose to dine in and was given a number, and my food was brought out to the table almost immediately. It was impressively fast--though to be fair, it was around 7:45 AM and not very busy. I have to say my breakfast chicken sandwich was one of the best I've had in a long time. The biscuit at other locations are almost always dry and overcooked. The biscuit here was moist. Also the sandwich appeared to be larger. The restaurant features a drive-thru, indoor playground, and patio seating. I also appreciated the monitor displaying the status of mobile pickup orders--it's a convenient touch. Another plus: Chick-fil-A sauce is readily available at the counter alongside other condiments and napkins, which makes things easy. On my way out, a staff member at the register thanked me for coming, which was a nice touch and made the experience feel more welcoming. My husband was especially happy about this new location, as he's not a fan of the one near Walmart in Columbia. This will likely become our go-to spot in the area.

I just wrote a review for a Yelp event I went to on Tuesday for Raising Cane's in Gambrills, and I…read morethought of this brand new Chick Fil-A next to Raising Cane's in Columbia. Chick Fil-A had a grand opening all day yesterday (Thursday, 4/2) where if you dress like a cow or something to kind of represent a cow you get a free CFA sandwich, nuggets, etc. I had heard about this several days earlier from Nextdoor. Someone was asking what was going where Boston Market & Bertucci's was. In the comments, someone provided the Chick Fil-A grand opening info. I didn't realize the Bertucci's had closed about 9 months earlier, and I had been to Raising Cane's Columbia twice; so shows how unobservant I am sometimes. Turns out the Boston Market site will be Pollo Campero. So, it's crazy 3 chicken places right in a row, but more power to Chick Fil-A & Pollo Campero if they want to compete with Raising Cane's although all three of them have their unique style. The new Chick Fil-A was more good than bad. My girlfriend & I went for dinner on the earlier side around 5:30 as she was concerned it could be a madhouse, and we had a 6:50 movie. Crowds were reasonable, only waited a few minutes in line. Woman was handing out stuffed cows to kids & even adults too; we got one. We ordered separately to make things easier. My only real complaint was the cashier who was probably a teenager was unfriendly, no smile or friendliness & a ditz. I bought a medium waffle fries. I was trying to get points, and she didn't answer if it went through. She got my cup of water. She rudely said you haven't paid yet, and I said I know, I was waiting for you to tell me the total. My girlfriend said that she was rude to her too saying that you know you only get for dressing up, and my g/f said yeah that's why I'm here, and we are all here. Then, she said the total of $8 something not taking off the free sandwich. Our food came out quickly. Waffle fries & sandwich were great. Fries weren't too salty, which occasionally can be an issue at CFA. Sandwich was moist & good seasoning; sometimes the CFA sandwich can be a little dry. Overall, it was very good, efficient well oiled machine, with mostly nice staff except for the cashier. In all honesty, it's unlikely I'll be back at this location as I live near CFA, and I'd go to Raising Cane's next door as they have Texas toast & superior tasting chicken tenders. Plus, my nearest Raising Cane's is this location next door to me about 10 miles from my home. I don't like going to places that are within a mile of my home because I can go to Chick Fil-A, Chipotle, Charley's, Jersey Mike's, etc. anytime as they are close to home, and I'd go to a restaurant I can't get right near my home.

Horrible. chicken strips were "stringy" and couldn't bite through them- like pure tendon. the…read morebiscuit tasted like plastic and the fries (highlight of the meal) were mediocre but barely warm. Service was polite and friendly but I won't come back here again.

This was a straightforward visit. My niece wanted fries and a biscuit so we went to Popeyes…read more Ordering and paying were quick and easy. The food came out shortly thereafter and the fries were really good, I enjoyed the seasoning. I didn't have any of the biscuit but I assume the way my niece inhaled it, that it was good.

6.22.26 Hubby and I…read moretook advantage of a BOGO deal for Father's Day, and he picked it up for dinner. Unfortunately, the fries were undercooked and soggy, and the toast was soggy as well. The chicken tenders were the highlight of my meal. Hoping for a better experience on our next visit.

Continuing alphabet series representing 2025, R is for Raising Cane's. Sadly but not surprisingly…read morenothing to represent the letter Q. However, the prior P is for Playa Bowl in Baltimore County was in Q is for Quarry Lake, so the location coincidentally started with Q. I believe Raising Cane's in Columbia was the 3rd location in Maryland to open. First was Towson in early 2023 I think, then Gambrills in Sept. 2023 (went on their 2nd day; see my 5-star of them), and then Columbia in early 2024 I think. The first time I visited the Columbia location was in March 2024, where I redeemed a green leprechaun lemonade, but I had already eaten or had other dinner plans. My first visit to get food was in July 2024. This was my girlfriend's first time at Raising Cane's. She loved it as did I per the other times I had in the past including the first time trying them in AZ in mid 2010's. I visited Cane's Columbia a couple of other times in the past two years. Always great chicken strips, fries, & Texas toast. I'm not a big coleslaw person, but I like theirs ok. I normally get half sweet/half unsweet tea, which is delicious freshly brewed. It's often busy, but staff is cordial, and pretty organized and efficient.

Really good Korean fried chicken. They project movies on a wall of the restaurant so there's always…read moresomething fun to watch.

It was my very first time stopping past Bonchon. I have heard people speak about it. And I just had…read moreto stop and give it a try. Everything in the restaurant was clean. There are seating if you would like to sit in and eat and enjoy. Our orders was taken directly. My sister got the spicy Korean chicken and I purchased the the plain crunchy. Both orders came with coleslaw. The korean spicy is just a little bit of heat nothing over powering. More flavorful then anything the chicken wings that I purchased was just fried chicken wings. But still it was seasoned very well & very good. After we purchased both orders we took our orders both to go just. To see if the ride home from restaurant. Would really make a difference? Totally shock the wings was still very crunchy? I highly recommend Bonchon.

Naz's always hits the spot for a great late night craving! It's open very late til 2AM…read more I frequent this spot a lot because they never fail to give large portion sizes and the platters taste delicious! Personally, I love a lot of sauce in my platters and I appreciate how much extra sauce they give on the side. My go-to order is always a combo over rice with red, white, and bbq sauce with cheese fries and sweet corn nuggets!

summary: it's decent; big portion sizes, but flavor is nothing crazy…read more Ordered the food for pickup, so that might have contributed, but the food was slightly on the soggier side. Had to air fry them once we got home. The portion sizes were generous, but otherwise, the flavor was decent. Although, the fish in the fish and chips had a good flavor to it. The restaurant itself has a decent amount of seating too, but the service was kind of unenthusiastic. There were definitely some good notes, but there were some parts of the food that I felt could've been better as well