I was so excited to have dinner at Shake Shack this week and see what all the hype was about. Inside the restaurant is very nice, the employees were great, but I found the food to be lacking. The burger was fine, but nothing special. I would say it is a step above a fast food burger, definitely not as high of quality as a Five Guys or Burger Fi Burger. The single patty ShackBurger is extraordinarily small which I wasn't expecting. I was very impressed by the milkshakes here. I ordered a small vanilla milk shake which was delicious. However, the milkshake cost more than the burger! My final bill for a single ShackBurger, fires, and a small milkshake was $14.46 which just feels high. My main qualm about Shake Shack is having to pay for parking. Unless you can find street parking in the area you have to park in the attached parking lot where only the first hour is free. After that the next hour is $5. My friends and I are the type to take a long time eating and catching up which led to an $8 parking bill. Now maybe I'm just cheap but paying over $20 (when you include the bill and the parking charge) for a mediocre burger dinner is outrageous to me. While I'm glad I tried it out, I'm unlikely to return. There are a plethora of better burger options in Atlanta, almost ALL of which have free parking! read more

Ohhhhh what can I say about my shake shack!!! I used to have one in Manhattan a few blocks up my place (the one in times square) and man I used to go there at least once a week. This Shake Shack its brand spanking new! The shop its nested in the affluent area of buckhead, and I live everything about the area and store. Its clean, new, and located close to other businesses. There is some constructions going around so you might get stuck for a bit while trying to get around the building. Right now there is complementary parking in the back!! And just because its complementary doesn't mean you shoul park - pick up and leave. Please tip the guys working their butts off. Ok now to the food. I HAVE HAD EVERYTHING on their menu! And my favorite is the Smokeshack, fries, lemonade (not anymore... its gotten too sweet for some reason). And their peanut butter shake! (Get it get it no questions asked). I went today for lunch around 3 and there was no line at all. My food was ready within minutes and everything looked and tasted amazing. I will definitely be driving back down here more often just to get the Smokeshack and peanut butter shake! read more

Being a California girl, my heart will forever be faithful to In N Out. Don't get me wrong, Shake Shack is good, but spending ~$15 on a burger, fries, and shake at a "fancy" fast food restaurant is just too much for what it is. I've been to the Madison Square location in NYC a few years back and wasn't blown away, but decided to give it another chance when I was in Buckhead with friends on a Friday afternoon. Yup, still not impressed. I ordered the Shack Burger with a side of crinkle cut fries and a strawberry shake. The burger was good, but didn't pack a punch. The fries were decent, but not memorable. The shake was too sweet and artificial tasting, a sad excuse for 4-5 bucks. All in all, there are much better ways to spend that kind of money in Atlanta. I think I'll stick to my one true love- animal style everything. read more

Awesome burgers. Fries were a little salty but still delicious. My only "gripe" is that they serve drinks in kiddy cups and I'm a f-cking adult. It's annoying to have to keep getting refills when a large cup would solve all those problems. read more

Definitely lots of hype surrounding this place, so I decided to check it out before my friend moves away to Texas. We got there later at night, on a weekend, around 9pm. There wasn't a huge line trailing outside, so that was a plus. I got a Single Shackburger with fries and a Caramel shake for $15. Fries are an additional cost, fyi. Service was quick, and the place was about halfway filled with tweens and teens. While there are seats that can seat 2 or 4, I thought it was pretty cool that you could also sit in family-style seating with plenty of seats for a large party of several groups of people. Service was fast and efficient, and I even found the meal to be decent. But for $15 I'd rather have a burger with more taste and substance and more bang for your buck. It really is at its heart and soul a fast food burger joint, with the grease to prove it. For $20 I can get two Farm Burger burger lunch specials (with fries) and drinks. And for $15 at a restaurant, I usually eat about half of the portions and save the rest for later, so it's essentially two meals for one. But not here, I was able to eat the entire burger (about the size of any kind of burger you could get at a fast food place) and the fries, and the shake. And I was still not entirely satisfied, in fact, I felt sick. I don't usually feel ill after eating a burger unless they use tons of grease in its construction, so I can only guess that was the reason here. It's the reason I don't eat fast food if I can help it: it tastes like shit, is unsatisfying, and makes me feel ill. PROS: They actually make their burger medium. Fast, efficient service. There's a patio and even a balcony to eat on, though that might be a little wasted in the winter months. It seems they try to use more or less locally sourced ingredients. NEUTRAL: There IS complimentary valet parking, either right passed the shack on the left (you have to do a U-turn), or if the Shack is on your right, go down the next street and take the next right. Otherwise, there's virtually no parking close by. CONS: So much grease is used that I felt ill after consuming the burger. Expensive for what you get: basically gussied up fast food. If it neighs like a horse, and has hooves and tail like a horse... it doesn't matter if you dress it up in fancy blankets: it's still a horse. Small milkshake that was $5 a pop, and honestly wasn't that good. Sickeningly sweet, in fact. Chick Fil A and Steak & Shake have better tasting milkshakes. It smelled a little like dog when I first entered, but maybe that's because they offer dog treats and people can possibly bring their dogs in? I'm only presuming here, though, as I didn't actually see any dogs. THE VERDICT I was expecting a better tasting burger for the money, but that's probably because my expectations were just high. I think a place that's called the Shake Shack should serve more than a handful of shakes, and maybe something more regional than a Peach Shake. The best thing about the burger was that it was cooked to medium doneness, which I've seen fail at many other well established burger places. Despite this, the greasy nature of the food made me feel ill afterwards, so while I think my body just isn't accustomed to grease like the average American, many other people who eat this kind of food would probably love this place. McDonalds Wendy's Shake Shack 5 Guys Smashburger Yeah! Burger The Vortex Farm Burger Einstein's read more

Shake Shack Buckhead - Plain cheeseburger and fries. - Burgers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I was meeting up with some friends to do dinner and a movie this weekend, and we opted to order Shake Shack. The service was alright. I waited about ten or fifteen minutes for my food to be ready. I ordered the single shack burger with a small chocolate shake. The burger and shake were good, but not great. Next time, I'd like to try the beer and wine. If you aren't lucky enough to grab one of the free street parking spots, they validate parking. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back, but I didn't have a bad experience. Next time I'd try and sit up on the rooftop. Overall, good not great experience for me. read more

Why are the ratings so low? SHAKE SHACK is da BOMB!!! this is a northeastern establishment, and i'm SO happy they chose the atl as its first southern location. (i think atx is next). The one COOL thing about this place is its: PEACH SHAKE. obviously, each shake shack has different geographic specialties. well, this one definitely lives up to its hype. its SO GOOD! Food wise, you can't go wrong with its crinkle fries and the cheeseburger. Alot of people like the SHROOM burger, but i dont like mushrooms so I'm not going to comment. Compared to NYC shake shacks (Which is what i grew up on), the prices are lower and the space for seating is larger. There's even an upstairs with an elevator. Service is fast! Big (+)'s: FREE WIFI UNLIMITED KETCHUP UNLIMITED WATER filling station (i hate it when the water is located at the coke machines bc then u get a pile up of people trying to get both) QUICK CLEAN UP services, aka you have people constantly cleaning up the tables so new customers an sit down and enjoy the meal LARGE WINDOWS aka bright lighting so good for taking instagram pics, or seeing your date NICE LOCATION, this new space of buckhead is nice! its has a tods and hermes and all of those fancy stores HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!! come to shake shack and be wowwed away. read more

I like Shake Shack. I liked the ones in New York. And I like the one down here in Buckhead. I was worried when I was hearing mixed reviews about this place. But to me, this place isn't bad at all. It looks like the Shake Shack I went to in New York. You go and order, you get a buzzer thingy, and you get your food. Personally, being conscious of germs, I'm not a big fan of the buzzer thingy. Who knows where that's been? They should've just given us a number or something. They have 2 floors. The upstairs is a nice looking patio. The whole restaurant looks very trendy and modern. The entire feeling of the restaurant is fast casual. But it steps its toe on the fancy-trendy, upper class line. Their menu is simple. They have burgers, fries, hotdogs, and shakes. They don't have combos either. You order a burger, side, and your drink all separately. Speaking of which, their prices are on the high side. I got the double shake burger. The seemed to have cooked it medium well. It was nice and juicy. The bun, cheese, and the garnishes all made it taste good. It was actually a good burger. I liked it. It was on the small side, but for a fast food burger, I can eat this all day. Their fries were okay. It just fries. It matched well with the burger though. It's just a classic, American meal--a cheese burger and fries. I didn't get to try their shakes. I'm pretty lactose intolerant so I can't enjoy pleasures like those. Well, unless they have a bathroom nearby. I liked it. But I do think this place is overpriced. My burger and fries was about $12. That is getting to the premium burger territory. But I guess this is what you pay for when you're in one of the more expensive parts of Buckhead. read more

Third shake shack I've been to and the food was delicious as always but I was really disappointed in the service as the woman taking our order forgot to add a hot dog we verbally ordered and wasn't apologetic when we realized it wasn't included. We didn't bother to reorder one as the wait was to long. The facility was clean as we are used to with shake shacks and the roof top was amazing on this cool summer night . read more

Shake Shack Buckhead - Eating on the roof top looking over buck head Atlanta - Burgers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Finally! Atlanta has its very own Shake Shack. Much like the NYC locations, this one has lines spilling out the door. However, to be fair, they opened recently. Hopefully, the lines won't be like this all the time. The quality of food is on par with their NYC locations. Burgers are made fresh to order and they aren't too greasy like a 5 Guys. Each burger costs anywhere from $4 to almost $9, depending on if you order a single, a double, or choose select toppings. I ordered a SmokeShack, a mash up of beef, cheese, bacon, sweet red peppers, and ShackSauce. Very tasty. Bacon was crisp and was well balanced by the bite of the sweet red peppers. Fries are crinkle style and very crispy, unlike the soggy oil soaked ones I remember from middle school. I suggest ordering a side along with your burger. I didn't order a shake but my friends said it was one of the better shakes they've had. The restaurant itself isn't large and seating is minimal, unless you count the upstair patio dining which isn't heated. Boy it was chilly that night. At their price point, I say it isn't cheap and if you aren't particularly motivated try Farm Burger or Yeah Burger if you are closer. Not saying Shake Shack isn't good, but I wouldn't fight traffic, valet my car, and wait in line if I lived near a comparable place. read more

So it was time for some casual dining in Buckhead. Amongst the over priced watch shops and Warby Parker I came across Shake Shack. For a mere $16.96 I was able to get a 1/4 pound cheeseburger with bacon, a 12 ounce chocolate shake, and about 4 ounces of what appeared to be Ore Ida crinkle fries. While that would seem like the outrageous part of the whole experience to the reader I assure you it isn't. I have a hard time picking between the horrible music selection and the single ply toilet paper as the worst feature of shake shack. Bring your own sauce, don't order the fries, don't order the chicken dog (it comes plain), and bring your own toilet paper. Pepper packets reminiscent of chic-fil-a. Shake Shack does one thing remarkably well. Branding. Their brand reputation proceeds it and far outweighs the quality of the food. I'll chalk this loss up to believing in all the basic people who fall for reclaimed lumber (in the Buckhead case from a bowling alley in Brooklyn)* and insta hashtags. Well played Shake Shack, well played. read more

I've been to this place twice. Once I had a burger, fries and a shake. The second time I had only a shake. My experience both times was pretty good. I thought the burger was nice, but it wasn't the best I've ever had. The buns were really fluffy and somewhat interesting. The shake was really good and you could tell it had been made with real ice cream, which I appreciated. Of the two times, I'd say chocolate was better than vanilla. The fries were probably the best part. My wife and I split an order and it was like we each had our own. My only complaint is the first time we went it was really busy and it took quite a while to get our order. Like seriously 10-15 minutes. Worth it for a fresh burger? Probably, but it seems like it could be faster too. read more

So I was a little wary of the negative reviews. I came in with lowered expectations. I wasn't disappointed in the end! I ordered the hamburger with everything (pickles, onion, lettuce, tomato, ShackSauce) and a strawberry milkshake. Some of the other milkshake/custard options sounded freaking delicious, but honestly, the calorie counts scared the sh*t out of me. I believe in indulging, but not eating my day's worth of calories in one meal! Positives: - Food came out in good time. I liked the pager system, it was very efficient. - The burger was freaking GOOD. I especially liked the soft bun. - I also enjoyed the milkshake. Negatives: - Portions are small for the $$$. I could have scarfed down the burger in four bites. (I didn't). Also, teeny milkshake for $5+. - Speaking of the milkshake, it was a little too sweet. That's what kept me from consuming it all at once. - Limited seating - Only first hour of parking is free. The parking deck is kind of tight and hard to find a free spot. I enjoyed the food, but it is honestly just easier to grab a burger from Five Guys. I'd enjoy it all the same. read more

Never have had a bad experience here. Always consistent. Excellent burger with perfect meat/cheese/shack sauce ratio and toppings. Love the cheese fries. They are a gooey melty cheese, not crappy canned cheese. It's a real cheesy sauce. Custards are always good, but we rarely have room after a burger and fries. LOVE the shack! Single is all you need! read more

So delicious. But be ready for navigating Buckhead traffic and self-parking in a garage if you don't want to use the valet service... I've been a few times now, and feel like I'm still seeing the "Ooo! New restaurant!" crowd density. The lines are still long, but move swiftly, and the service is still over-the-top-Buckhead hospitable. It'll probably calm down soon :) Parking // I recommend self-parking on B2 near the elevators. It's a short skip across the driveway to the side of the restaurant from there. Setting // The interior is very much like an industrial loft space... Cavernous and contemporary, the sound bounces around and creates a bit of a mall food court vibe. There are staff members that make the rounds to clear tables, but you can self-bus also. read more

I was excited to hear Shake Shack was coming to Atlanta. I'd never tried it before, but was curious how it would fare against other burgers in the area. I visited for the first time during opening week - as expected, the lines were out the door and the inside was packed. Fortunately, since the food arrives fast and the space opens upstairs to a rooftop patio, the wait wasn't too long. Now that I'm working in Buckhead, Shake Shack is conveniently located right behind my office, so it's only a few steps away for a quick lunch break. I usually order the Single Shackburger or SmokeShack. The burgers are a bit on the smaller side, but it's a fair price for a fresh taste. The buns are slightly toasted with what seems like butter (since it's super rich and flavorful on its own) and wrapped in parchment paper; it's a nice touch that they leave the back half of the buns unsliced, so the ingredients stay contained in the burger without anything falling out. The Shackburger is what you'd expect - a clean, simple burger with the basic components. It's tasty, but on its own, it usually doesn't fill me up. The Smoke Shack is a nice alternative, if you're feeling something a little different; it may seem like a heavier burger without the lettuce or tomatoes and with bacon, but the acidity from the cherry peppers balance the burger out well. I've tried the Shroom Burger, which is essentially a deep fried portobello mushroom stuffed with cheese (a vegeterian alternative, I suppose), but I found it to be the heaviest burger out of the 3. A bit too fried/dense for my preference. If you haven't tried the cheese fries yet, get it. YUMMY, especially for that very first try! The more you order it, the less appealing it gets because of the super cheesy-ness, but the fries on its own are always the perfect complement to your burger. Shakes are overpriced and not too impressive. Prices here in general are a bit high, but it's a well-established chain and the food itself isn't shabby, so it make sense. read more

Shake Shack Buckhead - chicken! - Burgers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Ok, so I don't hate Shake Shack. It's an average (read: non-gourmet) burger, but what made me visit again (and why I'll go back) are the crinkle fries! Four stars for that alone. I am always craving crinkle fries. It could be that so few restaurants serve them or that they're just so darn satisfying on a physical and emotional level. Either way, they're sooo good here. They're perfectly crispy on the outside with a super soft center, which can only be the result of a super hot deep frying. Any place where they don't taste like this is doing it wrong! Before I knew it, I'd eaten my fries and my lunch mate's serving (with her blessing, of course). I felt guilty for all of 45 seconds. Verdict: Shake Shack = Crinkle Fry Craving Crusher read more

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I loved the Shake Shack in NYC so I was so excited that this came up, especially walking distance from my parents' place! However, my family had already been and didn't like it and I was a bit weary after reading some of these reviews. My fiance and I went anyway with my niece and nephew--it was around 5pm and there was no line. We weren't too hungry so we just split one burger and fries got the kids each a milkshake. That total was TWENTY DOLLARS. Ridonk! I forgot how expensive Shake Shack is because in NYC, I'm often already spending money on expensive food and I don't really think much of it there. In ATL though, you can get so much more for that much, it was painful. We were already grumpy about the price and the size of the tiny burger, but I do still love that potato bun. The softness of the potato bun was always my favorite part of the meal. I still thought the burger was tasty, albeit it a little greasier than I remember, but not worth $5. The fries are definitely not worth it, I wouldn't have ordered them at all if it weren't for the kiddos (skinny fries are more my preference). The chocolate milkshake was meh, but the vanilla milkshake was delicious. My family had told me that their frozen custards were also amazing but it was too cold for that. My fiance had meant to bring a burger back for his sister who was studying for the SATs at home but after eating ours, we opted instead to get her one from Bocado, which is a much better deal and much tastier. And although it doesn't have a soft potato bun, it does have a Holeman & Finch bun which is arguably better/fresher. I'm sorry Shake Shack, I wanted to love you but there's too many delicious burger joints in ATL as it is. Lower your prices! read more

I wanted to wait a few weeks before stopping by because I heard the lines to order are ridiculous. After about over a month or so, I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon around 4pm. There was still a long line at this odd time of day to be eating. FOOD: - SmokeShack - Single Patty || I would say pretty standard burger: beef patty, cheese, smoked bacon, chopped cherry peppers, and the Shack Sauce. I got tired of eating the cherry peppers half-way through the burger so I just picked it off. The bacon was okay. I like bacon to be crispy. The Shack Sauce reminds me a lot of In-N-Out's sauce. The Smoke Shack Burger was okay. I didn't see anything special about it. - Shack Stack || I think this is the only unique burger that they have. This burger is a combination of their ShackBurger (cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, Shack Sauce) and their vegetarian burger, 'Shroom Burger (fried portobello mushroom filled with two types of cheese all made into a patty). The burger was tasty and had a lot of components in it. Be careful when digging into this burger because the fried mushroom/cheese is very hot when it comes straight out the fryer. The cheese inside the fried mushroom/cheese concoction is very cheese and is very hot when it comes out. Overall, the only burger that I think is worth trying here aside from the regular 'Shroom Burger. - Crinkle Cut Fries || the fries were a surprise. I had to talk myself into getting them because I imagine all crinkle fries to be soggy and limp. Shake Shack fries are pretty standard when it comes to French fries. The fries are very crispy and how they should be so I was happy that they were good accompaniment to the burgers. - Single Dip of Custard || I am happy that they allow you to mix multiple flavors into a size. For my single dip, I had a combination of chocolate and vanilla. I would say pretty standard custard. I like their custard. You are also allowed to have them hold your order of custard if you dine in and want to wait until the end to receive the custard. You don't have to wait in line -- just walk up to the front and tell them that they are holding your custard. This will allow for your custard to be chilled and not melted by the time you finish your burgers. AMBIANCE: Shake Shack is located in Buckhead in the new shopping center. There is up to one complimentary hour of parking in the deck on the other end of the shopping plaza. If you're lucky, you might be able to score street parking like we did. The parking is spacious. There are loads of friendly and helpful police officers standing at every corner. The establishment is located on the main street of Peachtree Road. There are two levels to the restaurant. Floor one is too cramped because of the long lines, tables, condiment bar, restrooms, elevators, and trash bins. Floor two is upstairs and its open roof top and is not ideal in the chill winter time. It is also somewhat a pain and inconvenient to sit upstairs when its packed downstairs on floor one. The flight of stairs to go to the second floor is like a workout. There is an elevator to the second floor though.There is nothing on the second floor except for tables, chairs, and trash bins. No condiment bar or even napkins. If you have to use the restroom, you can only find it on the first floor. The weird thing is that they only have one person per bathroom use which causes lines outside of restroom doors. I think that they need to make use of the second bar by having a bar upstairs. I think this will help grow the sales of their ShackMeister Ale, Shack Red/White and other beers and even their milkshakes and drinks. Just a thought. They do recycle here and have multiple bins for that. When you order, you receive a buzzer that will alert you when you're food is ready to pick up at the same counter that you place your order and pay. Overall, I think I will only return if I'm in the area, am craving burgers and custard, and if I'm trying to bring visitors to try out the craze of Shake Shack. I also don't think it's a quick type of meal as you have to find parking, walk to the restaurant in the shopping center, wait in the long line, wait for your food, find seating, and walk back to your car afterwards. read more

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I've been here several times for lunch during the week and always have consistently delicious meals. I love a good burger and find these much tastier than Farm Burger, or many of the other burger joints around B'head. I LOVE the smoke shack (which I eat bun-less and is served with nice leafy lettuce) with comes with amazing smokey bacon and sweet peppers. Also, nothing beats the amazing cheese fries. Sometimes it's a little crazy and the line can be long and it's hard to find a seat. Otherwise, this is my fave burger spot in the A right now. read more

Before coming to Shake Shack, I was convinced that either Cook-out or Five Guys had the best burgers. CONVINCED. No one could tell me anything, not even my best friend. And then I tried the SHACK BURGER (10/10). The burger was heaven sent. (I add bacon every time to mine for that extra kick). It is large, packed with flavor in every bite and honestly aesthetically pleasing. I have never received a poorly made burger here. Each burger looks like it belongs in a magazine. The shakes are DECENT (7/10). They can be a little "liquid-y" at times, probably because they made it before the food was ready. Nothing special like Cook out's shakes but I don't really go for the shakes. I'm not a fry girl, but the fries were pretty good too (8/10). The only con about this place is THE LINE, which is usually the worst on Fridays and Saturdays. One time I went on a date there and the line was literally out the door. It moved relatively fast, however. MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR PARKING TICKET VALIDATED WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR ORDER OR YOU'LL BE PAYING 3$-5$. I would recommend sitting on the rooftop patio which has a gorgeous view of Buckhead and the Buckhead shops. All in all, I love Shake Shack and will continue to go back. read more

You'd think due to the corona virus restaurants would have some system in where people aren't waiting beyond 30 minutes for their food? How is this company during jammed pack lunch hours when there's no pandemic? I can imagine at this speed they'd lose a lot of sales. Like seriously what the absolute fi Update: nice to come here and there's no more wait time. Wanted to at least update that since they've improved quite a lot. read more

I pondered for a while whether to give them 3 or 4 stars. The review was leaning towards a 3 because while very tasty, to me it is standard like 50's diner fare with a pumped up price. The burger patty itself was about the size of a McDonald's. Again, I can't deny it was delicious. I also tried the Vienna beef hot dog, which as a Chicagoan I'm a bit biased, I would say was certainly very good. The fries were pretty good. They are kind of a soft crinkle fry with a crispiness on the outside. Had the caramel milkshake. Good, but honestly I would take a DQ caramel shake over this one any day. The 4th star appeared because it is very good, and they have a large selection of items including custard, beer, and wine. Also, Lots of seating including on the rooftop is a definite plus. The flashy buzzer system for calling people when their orders are ready was a nice touch since they get so busy. I came at 11 for lunch on a weekday and it wasn't too bad though. Condiment bar with sealable ketchup containers was a welcome surprise as well. read more

Came back with a group of coworkers to give Shake Shack another try. Maybe I was ravenous, but it was really, really good. I got the Smoke Shack with a side of crinkle fries. read more

I came here with my husband because it was on the latest issue of Atlanta Magazine (featuring the "Best of Atlanta"). This eatery is one of the shops in Buckhead Atlanta, a new shopping area in Buckhead where all the bars used to be (across from former Cheesecake Factory & ESPN Zone). Parking is free for 1 hr in their structure, and $5 for an additional 1/2-1 hr, which is not cheap! Yeah Burger & Farm Burger being a few of our favorite burger places, we were curious to see what they have to offer...we were a bit disappointed. For the price, there's not much options for food/sides. Portion seemed a bit small if you get a single size...like, one hotdog would definitely be not enough for dinner. Even a single size burger was too small for me. I feel like they put a big emphasis on their shake & ice cream, so if you get that together with your food, it would be filling...but we didn't get any of those goodies, so we felt like we didn't get enough food. read more

SHACKBURGER Cheeseburger topped with lettuce, tomato and ShackSauce. I always get this one, single patty because it's the perfect size, reminiscent of the In-n-Out burger size. It's perfect because it doesn't fill you up so much that you can't breath, but leaves you just full enough to want it again. The patty is so moist and juicy and delicious. The cheeseburger is what I like more and I like to add too many things to it. It's a good burger, period. SHACK-CAGO DOG Dragged through the garden with Rick's Picks Shack relish, onion, cucumber, pickle, tomato, sport pepper, celery salt and mustard. I ate half of this hot dog along with the burger above and it was perfect. SHACKMEISTER DOG Topped with Shack cheddar and American cheese sauce and crispy ShackMeister Ale-marinated shallots. The shallots make this hot dog phenomenal and I'll get it from now on. I actually ate this WHOLE thing after the burger and then passed out, but it was so worth it. read more

On a recent business trip, I went out of my way to experience THE SHACK. overall, not worth the effort - not even close 1. the meat alone is of lessor or poor quality - probably close to a 70 - 30 mix 2. the fries are not fresh 3. um, the shake is TINY and EXPENSIVE... did I tell you TINY? it is served in a child-like size of a sippy cup (I would be embarrassed to charge $6 for this tiny shake) The secret for THE SHACK is they use an excellent cheese - so add cheese to everything and WATCH YOUR CALORIE count soar!! then to stop you from tasting the poor-quality beef in the burger then add.... oh you guessed it.... their special rendition of 1000 island dressing (yea for creativity) there is no reason to go to a SHACK and there is no reason for me to return - unless you love the cheese. This is simply another FAKE that a few RICH CATS on WALL STREET are putting over on the American Consumer. this place will be gone in 10 years and the only people that are better for it will be the Wall Street bankers that pumped the stock. Save yourself the $20-25 per person and go have a decent meal somewhere. read more

It gets 2 stars because the place looks very nice. However I was not at all impressed by the food. The dining experience is very similar to what people would call "drunk food" and etc. I ordered a chicken sandwich. Should've went to Chic Fil A. It's my fault though....I usually NEVER try new places when I'm starving. Lesson learned. Beyond that, there's a very friendly staff and cool looking store front environment waiting for you. Just not my thing. read more

Shake Shack is finally here! I have heard about this place for years from my brother who frequently traveled to NYC and MIA the past few years. It is one of his favorite restaurants. I was happy to hear it was opening here! I waited in anticipation and last night when I heard the line was an hour wait, I decided that would be a no go! When it opened today at 11, I was still stuck in traffic but my bro had already gotten his place in line, only a 10 minute wait, I gave him my order over the phone! He suggested we sit upstairs. The restaurant has an elevator but I took the stairs. That is a climb! I carried my cup of water and it was spilling as I walked up each step! There is a restaurant under construction next door to the left at the top of the stairs but at first I thought that was part of Shake Shack! I found a table in the shade and my bro brought the food up. The patio is so nice! There was a breeze and the weather was so great today. However, I wonder how it will be sitting up there if it rains or is cold or snows. I ordered the Shack Burger with a Pecan Pie Oh My Custard and fries. The burger was not hot, the fries were hot but a little too salty (for me) and the custard was melting but the pie was my favorite part (the ice cream was a little too sweet for me). The best part of the burger was the bread. I went looking for spoons for the custard but there were none. I asked the Shake Shack employee upstairs if there were any spoons, she replied she would have to go downstairs to get them. It took a few minutes but she brought them right to the table. The best part of the custard was the pie. My brother informed me he does not like melted ice cream and I should have ordered the custard from the to go line which he had suggested but I told him I did not want to wait ! When another Shake Shack employee (I asked him his name as we were leaving, he said Nick) came up to ask how everything and clear the table was my bro replied good but I told the man I had to be honest, my burger was not hot. He apologized for that asked if I liked custard and offered one for free. I told him no thanks but my brother jumped at the chance and ordered another Pecan Pie Oh My. I suggested to Nick that they put utensils and condiments upstairs because while I was waiting for the other employee to bring up spoons my custard (maybe by the staircase) that way people will not be tempted to leave their trash on the table if a Shake Shack employee is not there to clear it when they leave. By the time we left the patio was packed and only empty seats were those directly in the sunlight.I will definitely go back to try their seasonal custards and more menu items. I give them four stars because the staff was very nice and helpful, and the food is natural. Oh, and I took the elevator to get to the ground level! read more

We were excited to hear a Shake Shack was opening up right down the street from us and I think it definitely lives up to the hype. I don't know if I would wait in a long line for it, but I'm not sure I would wait in a long line for any burger. We went late on a Wednesday night a few weeks after opening and walked right up and ordered. They have a couple of types of burgers and hot dogs, as well as frozen treats. We both went with the Double SmokeShack and shared an order of the cheese fries. The burger was really good and I loved the cherry pepper it was topped with. The bacon had a really good smoky flavor too. I also thought the fries were pretty good and the cheese sauce was a good addition. Sure there are other restaurants in Atlanta with better gourmet burgers, but as far as casual quick service restaurants go this may be my ne favorite burger in Atlanta. I will have to go back soon and try the hot dogs and shakes. They also sell dog treats too. I recommend checking Shake Shack out and we will definitely be back soon. read more

Shake Shack is good but expensive. I love the burgers, buns, crinkle fries,..... The Oreo shake was terrible unfortunately.....had no taste, felt like it was melted because it did not have the cold texture. Not sure what happened. No kids meal options and when I asked them they seemed offended. For the price, in n out ranks higher in my opinion. Being from Hawaii, we are somewhat burger chain deprived although 5 guys has opened. This location was empty yet service was slow even though they had a lot of workers. With so few Shake Shacks in Atlanta, I thought this would have been more crowded. The location may not be too good....too rich a neighborhood....shocked to see an abandoned shut down Cheesecake Factory across the street..... read more

Super nice people. Love the burgers! The fries are amazing!!!!!!! Perfect for groups, families. The shake are awesome. Very nice and clean. read more

Shake Shack Buckhead - Best crinkle fries - Burgers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I finally got my hands on some Shake Shack. After YEARS of anticipation and obsessing from the west coast, I made my way into the atlanta location today for a SmokeShack. After the first bite, I almost shed a burger tear (literally). Hands down the BEST burger I have ever put between these jaws! Better than In n Out .. And coming from a Cali native, that says A LOT! The beef was extra beefy, the bacon was extra smokey, and the cherry peppers they put on the burger gave it just the right sweet, salty, tangy bite (kinda like a pickle, but with way more jazz!). So simple. So meticulously crafted. So worth the wait. I also got a side of cheese fries, and let me tell you, that cheese sauce would make a shoe taste good! I have been converted to a Shake Shack lover. And to think, I've been in love with In-N-Out since I was a kid. I guess things do change! read more

Use Shake Shack as your benchmark for Yelp reviewers ... if they give it any less than four stars, you can't trust any of their other reviews. I've been here four times already and its just as good as the NYC locations. Highly recommend the Fair Shake (Coffee) or the Black & White Shake (Chocolate & Vanilla). read more

Burgers? not east to find a good spot for that. That Chick'n Shack thou, it was perfect...and those bacon BBQ cheese fries?! I can eat those every day! read more

Shake Shack Buckhead - Chick'n Shack...burgers and fries... oh the milk shake brings all the boys in the yard! - Burgers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I haven't even been to the original Shake Shack in NYC, but I wanted to join in on the Buckhead frenzy of the Atlanta opening. Well, maybe it wasn't so much chaos because I arrived on Sunday morning at 11am right when the doors opened. My boyfriend and I decided to share a bunch of things: single Shackburger, single Smokeshack, Shack-cago dog and a Shack-meister. We skipped out on fries because I read somewhere that the fries in the Atlanta location are different from the ones in NYC (like, they're frozen and not fresh-cut). We also each got a shake. I opted for the Black and White while he got the Peanut Butter. Here's how they all tasted: Shackburger: Kind of a simple burger, but tasty. Fluffy bun is delicious. I think it's like an egg bread? But they use the same bun on both their burgers and hotdogs. Smokeshack: I liked this better than the Shackburger because it had more flavor to it and it tasted more well-seasoned. Shack-cago dog: It's got all the fixins for what should be in a Chicago dog, but still can't compare to a Chicago dog. It's sad because the only Chicago dog I've ever had was in the O'Hare airport. Shack-meister: This wasn't quite as delicious as the Shack-cago dog. I like the deep-fried shallots although they seemed underseasoned and more bitter, but maybe it's because I thought these were onion strings. The shakes: I liked my Black and White shake even if it's a tad bit on the sweet side, but it's not really chocolatey (not that I'd expect it to). This was more of a vanilla undertone to additional sugar since traditional BW cookies are iced with a fondant-like icing. I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter but we definitely noticed it was a thicker shake. Service is pretty quick and friendly. This place can get a little expensive. It's fitting for a fast-food place like Shake Shack to be in Buckhead. Parking wasn't crazy as I thought it would be but it might be that most people don't wake up on Sunday morning and think, "I'm going to eat a Shack Burger! For breakfast!" Some friends mentioned that there's valet parking. Pshhh...for Shake Shack? Only in Buckhead. Overall, it's a decent burger but ATL is saturated with delicious burgers: Holeman & Finch, General Muir, Bocado, the Vortex, etc. Granted, those are more sit-down places so it's not apples to apples. To be honest, I'd be content with a Five Guys burger AND I don't have to line up for it. I'd be willing to try the other burgers and maybe a concrete or another shake, but waiting over 20 minutes for a burger is not worth it to me. read more

This place is great, just as good as the original location in Madison Square Park, Manhattan. I've been to several highly rated spots in ATL (Grindhouse, Farm, Yeah!) and this place is just as good. It is a little more organized meaning less toppings to choose from but when you get down to it a simple double cheeseburger is an easy way to judge a tasty burger. I got a double with cheese; add a little lettuce, ketchup, and a dab of mayo. Delicious. Throw in a crinkle cut fry and a vanilla shake and you are bound to leave there with a smile on your face. Oh and they recently introduced the Chicken Shack sandwich for those who might not be a big burger fan. My wife got the Chicken Shack and thought it was really good, I asked if it was as good as Chick-fil-a and her look was a definite no, but I had a bite and also thought it was very good. I'll get one next time minus the pickles :) I like the atmosphere and the modern look of the building. The tables are made from reclaimed wood from bowling alley lanes, made in Brooklyn NY. I'm a fan. Some reviews complain about the price, well they might be better of with MacD's where the food is cheap and filling at best, fresh ground beef isn't cheap these days... Easy in and out parking garage off Pharr Road, they will give you a validation ticket at the register. read more

Shake Shack Buckhead - $SHAK - Burgers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Ate here in NYC a few years ago and was SO happy to see one in Atlanta. This was our last stop before heading to the airport and it was worth it! Burgers are nothing fancy, but VERY Good! Fries are decent, but the sweets are the best! read more

Shake Shack. In Atlanta. Need I say more? The burgers are great, but there's a reason it's called SHAKE shack - the shakes are outta this world! Super creamy and such a great thick texture!! Definitely a must-try! read more

Shake Shack Buckhead - Burgers and fries! - Burgers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia