I've had shake shack before when I was in New York City, and was pleasantly surprised when I saw one open up in Costa Mesa. They do have them where I'm at in Las Vegas, but I have yet to visit any of those establishments. I was super hungry and thought I want to go try that rib sandwich. Place is easy to find right off 17th Street. You really can't miss it with that big sign. And the building is definitely unique as well so you shouldn't have any problem finding it Inside you can either choose to go digital and and skip talking to a real person. I'm old school, I actually like engaging with people. So I went to the counter. I ordered the rib sandwich without looking, and was a little shocked by the total. The sandwich itself is 15 bucks, I ordered a small fry which was $4.50, and a small drink which was $4. With a 15% tip my total came out to $28. Definitely a little shell-shocked by that. Now let's talk about the sandwich. It came to the table and at first glance it looked very small. When I picked it up there was a very generous portion of rib meat inside like a big chunk of rib meat. Huge pickles and a lot of sauce. It was a great sandwich. Do not get me wrong, what I ordered again? Maybe. They don't really have a meal deal that includes fries and a drink so it's sort of all a la carte. Now let's talk about the taste. The fries were perfectly cooked, and the sandwich itself was a solid 10. That being said, I would definitely feel more comfortable paying $12 for this sandwich, as I think 15 is a little exuberant. And you don't really get that many fries for $4.50. I can't imagine what the meal deal would have been, but I'm sure people would absolutely balk at that price. I would have given it a five-star review, but that is way too much for that sandwich. As delicious as it was, I just don't feel right spending that much for a sandwich. If it could be reworked, and the price dropped down I would be all in in a heartbeat. Bottom line? If you've been wanting to try it, I say go ahead. Just be warned that you could be unpleasantly surprised unless you know what the prices are you're getting into. read more

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I rolled in after a brutal bike ride feeling like I Could eat an entire cow, saw the burger photo, and thought, "Perfect, this will fix my life." NOT What arrived was more "appetizer . If you have seen Honey I Shrunk the Kids then you can understand because the burger looked like it had gone through a shrink ray between the menu and my table. I finished it in approximately three bites and then just sat there still hungry. I think they brought me a slider instead but when I checked the menu the place don't serve sliders. read more

Shake Shack - Slider? - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

first and foremost, I want to say the staff here is incredibly awesome! As soon as I walked in, mostly all the stuff greeted me. They were so kind! The restaurant is well lit and extremely clean. I ordered a cheeseburger, fries, and cheese on the side. I also ordered a puppy patty with no salt for my dog. Oh also, I ordered a vanilla milkshake because my coworker told me to order one and it was really good! The wait time was pretty average. About 5 to 8 minutes or so. They were kind of busy with in person and online orders I believe. I did not mind waiting. Naturally, I was starving so I kind of wolfed down the whole meal in like less than five minutes lol. Again staff was so nice and they checked in on me as I was eating my meal. everything about this location was amazing and the food here was great. I'll definitely come by again! read more

Shake Shack - Fries, cheese, puppy patty no salt & cheeseburger! - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Order your cheeseburger salt free, and ask for the shake to be thick. It is the best ... far better than In and Out (where can also order your burgers/fries salt free), and as close to the Midwest favorite of Culver's that we have here in Southern CA. read more

I have always been curious why almost every Shake Shack location has a three star rating. I love a good burger, so I finally stopped by their Costa Mesa location to give them a try for the first time. All orders are placed at one of three kiosks just inside the front door. Take one of the stands with a number on it, enter that number on your order, and then a staff member will deliver your order to your table when it is ready. The inside of the restaurant is somewhat small, with just three booths and four tables. They have a nice patio outside which with about ten tables. Half of the tables have an umbrella over them, and there are also a few heat lamps for when it is cold outside. I ordered the Avocado Bacon Burger. It had a nice soft bun, and all of the ingredients were in plain view. I took the first bite and it was delicious. The proportion of ingredients was perfect, and I could taste them all in every bite. I wasn't super hungry, so I only ordered it with a single patty. I think next time I would order the double patty to get a little more of the beef flavor in the mix. This burger was very good, even with just a single patty. I also ordered a side of onion rings which were very good. The serving size was average, and they were nice and crispy and not oily. They have several dipping sauces which you can add to the order for free. My friend enjoyed his double ShackBurger, crinkle cut fries, and banana custard shake. I had some of the fries and they were fresh and crisp, and they obviously just came out of the fryer a very short time ago. Yes, they are a little on the expensive side, but there aren't a whole lot of bargains out there for a good burger. I definitely don't understand the three star average rating, and I would be happy to dine here again or to try another location. read more

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Delicious! Service was great & food was fresh. Loved the new lemonade I think we got pomegranate or something like that it was really good! They have indoor and outdoor seating. I enjoyed the food we got! read more

The burger itself was good. But their version of a lettuce wrap doesn't work. Wrong lettuce. But what really bummed me out was I asked for pickles and no onions. What I got was onions no pickles. Double checked the order receipt had it right. Not the first time they've gotten it wrong. read more

Shake shack slappps. The burger has tons of flavor and is a good size. Their shakes are creamy and amazing and their onion rings and crinkle fries were perfectly crispy. A lot of times I don't love crinkle fries but these ones are great. A good competitor to in n out read more

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We gave Shake Shack Costa Mesa a second try after a less-than-stellar experience a few months ago, when our takeout order was incorrect (something we didn't notice until we got home). This time, we decided to dine in and ordered the OG--ShakeBurger, both a single (with onions) and a double (without onions). The wait was reasonable for a Saturday afternoon, and I like this location for its ample parking and plenty of indoor/outdoor seating. The store was clean and well-maintained. While I liked the soft buns and fresh toppings, I found the patties disappointing. I understand the appeal of a smash burger, but these were overly charred and dry. At nearly $10-$15 per burger, I was expecting something more flavorful or distinctive. After two visits, I still don't quite understand the hype. Just not for me. read more

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I've been to other locations of Shake Shack, but this was my first time at the Costa Mesa location. They're located on busy 17th street so you can't miss it! Lots of parking available in front and on the sides. I pulled up right when they opened at 11am and there was only one other person who came in after me. I ordered my food to go and they put it in a box so I could eat it in the car. The order taker was not very friendly - just matter of fact. I don't expect much but a smile would be nice. I ordered the ShackBurger which comes with cheese, tomato, lettuce & Shack sauce for $7.99. It's a good burger but the bun is a little rubbery to me. I also got an order of crinkle fries for $4.49, which were way over salted. There are better burger places out there, but if you're in the area and craving a burger, this will do. read more

Shake Shack - ShackBurger single $7.99 with crinkle cut fries $4.49 - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This burger was so delicious. I added onions and pickles, and they were so fresh. The fries were cooked to perfection and so thick. The cookies and cream shake was amazing as well. It had very big pieces of cookies. The service was also very fast!! read more

Shake Shack - Single shack burger, cookies, and cream shake - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Download the app! There's some good offers/coupons like free fries or free burger with a $10 purchase. I agree with other yelpers that it is a little pricier than other burger places, $8-10 a burger that's not that big. However taste wise it is still delicious! And I love their crinkle cut fries as well! I ordered the truffle burger this time, some good light truffle flavor (I probably would just get their Shack Burger next time). I also tried their chicken nuggets, not bad! Reminds me of chick fila nuggets but this one was more crispier and had better seasoning. read more

Shake Shack - Trigger - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Heard about the Dubai chocolate Milk shake and had to give it a try, so I popped into this Shake Shack in the OC since it was the closest spot to me. It was later in the evening, so the place was pretty chill with hardly any crowd. The store was super clean, and the staff were really nice, which made the visit pleasant. I ordered on the kiosk, and my shake came out in like 5 minutes which was nice and quick! The shake was decent, but I was expecting a bigger chocolate punch. It had this thin chocolate coating on the outside, which was good but not mind-blowing. Overall, it was a solid stop, and the clean vibe and friendly employees made it worth it. read more

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This was my first time and ordered a turkey burger, it was delicious. The downfall,not enough parking and nowhere else to park really, anything near the beach is limited, understandable. Seating wasnt enough, trash is near table so the odor lingers doesnt make it pleasant when eating. The view is beautiful and service was decent. Would go there again! read more

Good food! Was very clean throughout the building. Service was fast and we did t wait long. Food was made fresh and hot! Shakes were so yummy! read more

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Ordered from their new location recently (where pancakes r us used to be RIP) on 17th st. They were offering a Bogo deal on their truffle burger so how could I refuse ? My order came thru in good time and I of course opted for lettuce wrap. I highly recommend you go with a bun on this particular order as it be on the salty side with just lettuce. But overall the burger was juicy, delicious and the fragrant truffle came thru in every bite so no complaints there. Seems like they're getting a bad rap lately but the burgers are still solid in my opinion compared to the other options and I'm also glad there's a location closer to my home now. Overall, highly recommended for any burger aficionado that has a hankering for a quality tasting burger, they definitely satisfy the hankering for a burger fix! Happy Eats! read more

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So disappointed. My daughter loves shake shack which is normally good. We normally go Tuesday. Tonight, Friday both our burgers were overcooked and burnt. My daughter could not finish and mine was horrible too. $30+ for burnt burgers read more

The service was great. The employee was very helpful answering questions. This was our first and last time going there. We won't be back as the burger was very flavorful. I ordered a cheeseburger with crispy onions but their meat patty even though it's got a lot of flavor is so thin almost thin like two stacked crackers. it had great flavor, but for two burgers, one chicken sandwich , two fries two drinks $67 Definitely Was not worth it. Due to price of shakes we didn't get them. read more

Shake Shack - Shake Shack name - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I ended up having work on veteran's day but luckily my team bought us free shake shack. Ended up getting a cheese burger combo. It was good but honestly I probably woulnd't pay for it since it's pretty pricey for a small little burger. I would need 3 or 4 of these to get full. Fries were good though and lemonade was lemonade. However $9.59 for a cheeseburger that size is not worth it to me. Maybe if it was a double? Sorry Shake. Team In n out. read more

Shake Shack - Smaller than my palm - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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So shake shack is getting the 4 stars because the employee man king Adrian offered to bring me a cup of pickles !!!! Which is the world's greatest gift. And then he give my dog a treat!!!!! Shake shack branded cookie for coopy. Lowkey the food was mid, like the fries were fire obvi, but I got the grilled cheese and I'm not picky so I'm not complaining but it was just lowkey sad asf. I def would never spend $6 on it again, it was flat as fuck lookin like 2 pancakes with a slice of orange cheese between. Was like room temperature, meh. But pickles hit the spot and the patio was pretty nice to sit at with my dog and best friend. Overall, the employees and fries were the highlight--and my dog's was the treat ! read more

Shake Shack - CUP OF PICKLES. THANKS ADRIAN - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Went to my local shake shack for lunch yesterday and order my usual got the house chicken sandwich and the parmesan fries both really good they always are my only problem with shake shack is their prices I only got those two items and it was 15 plus dollars and that was with no drink and something new yesterday which makes even less sense to tip after my food was brought out I asked the lady for a side of ranch normally they say no problem and bring it right to me this time the girl said I actually have to walk up to the counter to receive the ranch which had me a little confused I asked her why did I need to come up here for a side of ranch when every time I come here I asked for it and you guys bring it to the table in her word she says you now have to come up to the counter for any kind of condom in whether it be ranch ketchup that kind of thing so now they want to do even less work but still want a tip via the kiosk well that's not going to happen anyways well done shake shack you make a quality product and I will continue to be a customer read more

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I love going to Shake Shack up in Brea, so I was keen on going to the Costa Mesa one since we were nearby. Overall my experience was a pleasant one! I always enjoy the Avocado Bacon Burger with double patties and their regular hamburger as well. The crinkle fries are good as well! This time I tried two products, the hot dog and ice tea lemonade. I was expecting the hotdog to be a little bit larger according to how I visualized the menu and as for the taste, it was pretty generic. The ice tea lemonade is more of a refreshing vibe, but if you prefer a more sweet taste, maybe need to add sweetener. I really enjoy that they have the calories listed on their online menu, for those who like to calorie count ^^! As always, I love Shake Shack haha. Also, a plus, I enjoyed my simple yet friendly interaction with the cashier :)! She's great :)! read more

My one year old and I stopped by for dinner Friday around 530 pm. This was probably my second time there. Right off the bat, the menu was difficult to read so maybe I ordered the wrong thing. We ordered two burgers and fries. When the food arrived, I realized that I forgot to get condiments and lettuce/tomatoes. The staff provided all that but not before telling me that I ordered the wrong thing. Got it. Anyway, my son refused the meat. He barely ate the bun and fries. The meat was over cooked and lacked flavor. I kept looking at the food that people were eating near me and it didn't look better. The fries were ok; they were not fresh. I walked away thinking I went to a burger place for what I assumed would be a safe bet. We left and ate something at home. read more

The smoke shack was a solid burger for a late night snack. It was savory but also had a sour hint with the red peppers. Overall quick service and clean inside. Nice ambiance for a fast food place. read more

Shake Shack - Smoke shack - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Been waiting for shakeeeenn to open up shop (or should I say shack to be ever so accurate and correct) for ages. And luckily now we have two and soon to be 3 with one about to Open in HB I believe.. Anyways. This has always been my number two fast food burger after in n out. I like pretty much everything I've ever had here. But yes that shake burger when cooked just right is pretty damn tasty. I love the freaking buns so much. Shout out to Angie and Jeremy at this Costa Mesa location. They were superb and really went above and beyond with their customer service and care. read more

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Surprisingly not too busy on a weekday around noon. I found parking without much difficulty. There is no drive through. There's limited seating inside. But plenty of seating outside, including umbrellas for shade. As usual, the regular Shack Burger with just a single patty hit the spot. I tried the BBQ Cheese Fries this time. There's BBQ powder sprinkled on top and optional BBQ sauce drizzle as well. It was fine, but I prefer the bacon cheese fries. I tried the Chocolate Salted Caramel Shake and didn't really care for it, so then I got a plain vanilla shake, but that was too plain. So next time I'll get the Cookies n Cream Shake. They also have beer and cans of wine including Sauvignon Blanc. read more

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The hot dogs were yummy and there was a 2 for $8 deal the fries were also pretty spicy it was from their spicy menu read more

Shake Shack - Hot Dog - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Shake Shack has online promotions. As of July 2024, 2-5pm you can get a free lemonade with a $10 purchase and on Fridays, there is a free shake with a $10 purchase. With the promotions, it's a great deal. Without the promotion, $12 for just a burger is on the pricey side. Roadside double: tastes like French onion soup in the form of a burger. The onions were steaming and overall good burger. On the saltier side and doesn't have any veggies other than onion. Strawberry frosted donut shake: subtle strawberry flavor and has a lot of sprinkles. Very filling shake. Parking: pretty difficult to find parking on a Friday evening around 6:30. read more

Shake Shack - Strawberry Frosted Donut Shake and Roadside Double - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Stopped by last night , location on a busy street. Decent parking . I was warmly greeted by their staff upon arrival. Asked the front Clem to give me a few recommendations.. I wanted to see what the hype was all about , I ended up with a double shack burger and fried pickles and cheese fries and regular fries.. the smash burger was good I liked the concept and flavor and they use me whole lettuce versus shredded , the meat was seasoned just right and buns were buttery and toasty . They forgot my fried onions but it was not a deal breaker . Fried pickles were perfect .. great flavor on the batter and crust and it comes with ranch dipping sauce. Cheese fries and regular fries lacked .. that WOW factor for me tbh . They did have other seasoned items right now due to summer which is like to try on a future date . I typically go to in in out or five guys and they all offer something different. I would say by far the best customer service food quality here and I really enjoyed the smash burger and most definitely I'd come back because their staff was just friendly and kind . The hype was real .. it's pretty decent here .. just a nogo on the fries for me .. but burger was delicious and fried pickles . read more

Shake Shack - Double shack w/ regular fries , cheese fries and fried pickles - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Generally I like Shake Shack but this location completely messed up my mobile order to where I couldn't eat it due to a food allergy (they added cheese and peppers) but also excluded the bacon that was supposed to come standard. Cherry limeade also was warm like they had it sitting out but just added ice. Shake was decent, tried the s'mores one. They also didn't include utensils which I asked for in the app. I would say go to the spectrum location for accuracy as I've never had an issue there. They should have someone doing quality control to check orders are made correctly read more

Not even a mediocre cheeseburger (meat patty was salty, that was about it) ... however, and the bun was horrible taste. Never coming back. Complete waste of $$. Don't bother coming here. Not worth it. read more

Super tasty burger with a great bun!!! Crispy fries. Great service. Plenty of parking spots. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Love it. read more

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Over the years we have been to many Shake Shack locations around LA. We were pleased when they arrived in Orange County. Well, not sure if it is this location, but the quality of the food is quite poor. Puny hamburgers for the price paid. Overcooked patties, very greasy. A total disaster. The service was OK, but the ambiance was poor, hardly anybody there ... which should have been a signal ... where at some point they were close to being comparable with In-n-Out Burger, these is absolutely no comparison ... it's In-n-Out for me ... even Habit Burger is not that great ... read more

Wasn't a long line when we came in. We usually go to the Long Beach location instead, but we came to check this place out. We ordered through the IPAD, so the only service we had was them brining our food over to our table. Simple and quick. The burgers were typical and has always been consistent when it comes to taste and quality. We ordered the mushroom burger, their signature Burger, and the cheese fries. Keeping it basic. We haven't eaten burgers for awhile so it kinda hit the spot. At that time we were eating, there was this big family next to us who ate and left a big ass mess. Felt bad for the workers, but you gotta do what you gotta, right. read more

Shake Shack - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

So excited to have a shake shack that's not all the way in PCH. I'm aware that they have one at Irvine Spectrum, but this one is also relatively close. We came here to try the burgers instead of going to in-n-out and I'm already loving the flow and convenience of the self check out kiosks. There are non gender neutral bathrooms here as well but parking is tight. Expect to spend over $40 for two people if you're getting drinks and fries with your burgers. They're fresh and don't have that franchise taste like McDonalds. Great for groups and families. read more

Shake Shack - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Their app is horrendous to use. After trying to check out and pay three times because it kept asking for my phone number I gave up. Their loss I guess. read more

This place is extremely overpriced for what you get - expensive in price and calories. You expect to be eating a higher calorie meal when you get a burger, but for the quantity of food it seemed higher than it should be, making me think that everything is very processed/ not fresh. Flavor was nothing special - regrettable experience. read more

Great food, great service. The service was very outgoing and kind. The burger was fantastic and the milkshake was to die for.

3.8 Stars - Good char on the patty but slightly salty. I prefer In N Out or TK Burger, both in flavor and value. Service was good & the music inside wasn't too loud. read more

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2nd visit since Oct., disappointed with quality. The bread is nothing like the Shake Shack quality. Flat, wrinkly, soggy. The supposedly round shape has 2 sides that are straight? Please bring back the original buns and if the bun needs to be torn apart, do a better job please. read more

Shake Shack - Soggy flat mis-shaped buns - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California