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    Shake Shack Harvard Square

    3.3 (457 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed

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    Black truffle burger
    Braelyn Joy T.

    I stopped by here when I was in the Harvard area. I love how they always seem to have deals on Ubereats that prompts me to try something new. SERVICE: Might be a little slow but not bad when there's so much seating! I think you would have to wait downstairs for your food before using the extra seating upstairs. The second floor has a foosball table and plenty of eating areas. They also have outlets along the walls. FOOD: I always love their shack stack. This time I tried the black truffle burger. It was very flavorful and the onions were still partially crunchy since I ate it in store.

    Abigail M.

    I was NOT impressed by this Shake Shack. Honestly, the company is going downhill. My girlfriend and I spent over $40 on two burgers, fries, and one water! Crazy price for such mediocre food. My girlfriend's burger, which she requested to be well done, was WAY too undercooked, and she had to throw most of it away. I ended up spending another $12 on a SINGLE burger! Ridiculous pricing. I ordered a shack burger lettuce wrapped and it missed the shack sauce -- if I had known this, I would have saved my money and ordered a regular hamburger. We ordered cheese fries, and the cheese tasted artificial and barely covered any of the fries. The employees did not seem like they wanted to be there and it made sense why this location was so quiet around dinnertime. I am not too inclined to return.

    Nick S.

    Shake Shack is a solid go-to for quick burgers and fries, with a wide range of shakes to match the name. This location runs smoothly--the staff work fast and there's even a street-level mobile pickup window if you're in a rush. We got the ShackBurger, spicy fries, and a bacon cheeseburger. The burgers were tasty and not overly greasy, though definitely on the smaller side for the price. The spicy fries were flavorful, but the seasoning was a bit uneven--some bites packed heat, others not so much. Still, everything tasted good and was consistent with other Shake Shack spots I've been to.

    Nelson L.

    Good burger and fries. Shake was good too. Pretty packed but a good amount of seating. Pricey for what you get tho.

    Marley U.

    Good for fast food, got the chicken pieces. Felt like it was real chicken! Ranch was okay

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    Nico Samneil S.

    We were served a hamburger with a patty that has a hair on it. The staff were nice to replace it with a double patty but it didnt feel they are sincerely apologetic. Automated ordering they a computer kiosk. It has a second floor with a futsal to play with.

    Adam C.

    Yes granted this is fast food but it has a fuse ball table in the upper dining room so I just had to comment. This Shake Shack is two level and the service is quick. The burgers are as you would expect from the chain.

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    Adina S.

    I was in Harvard Square and stopped by for a burger. I'd say the quality of a ShackBurger is very similar to the ones at In n Out, with a similar smashed patty consistency. It's definitely a step above McDonald's/Wendy's, but I don't think it's quite at the level of Five Guys. The patty is also pretty thin, so I wouldn't say I was especially full after just a burger. That being said, the burger was still pretty tasty, so it made for a decent bite.

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    3.5(24 reviews)
    0.1 miHarvard Square
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    A lot of options, but the food looked poorly made and the macaroons didn't taste that good. The…read moremiddle of the macaroon wasn't great either, it was almost like it had no real filling, just soggy and not very satisfying. They also didn't have much of a taste. They also had a large menu but only a few of them were actually in the store. It was very understocked. They did have clear gluten labels though, which was helpful. Overall, it's too expensive for the poor quality and I didn't even finish the ones I bought

    Came here walking by looking for dessert. This place tee'd that up perfectly. It has a small mom…read moreand pop feel from the appearance but seems to lack a few things with staff execution. Went here and the only thing that kinda bummed me out was the service. The employee was either having a bad day or just wasn't feeling it at all. Idk. We worked with it b/c in the end we just wanted our macaron. Overall, the prices were a bit high, but the macarons were delicious. In the end we would come back but when we looked for dessert the next evening, we definitely chose ice cream instead. Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 3 Value of food to cost: 4 Facility: 4 Ambiance: Modern little dessert place that's nestled in Cambridge. It's small but serves it's purpose Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: no

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    3.9(581 reviews)
    0.1 miHarvard Square
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    Mike's Pastry is the place that is on every single must visit in Boston list. So, when we walked by…read moreone near Harvard Square, we had to stop by. This one didn't have a long line that I knew their North End location would certainly be marked by. On our first visit, we tried a plain cannoli to have a baseline of what to expect. We also tried a pistachio macaron. On the second visit, we tried a red velvet whoopie pie and a pistachio cannoli. The cannoli's are fire. The shell is thick, crispy and they hold up. They're stuffed with sweet creamy ricotta. It's a perfect pairing of soft cream and a hard shell. This location had a few bar seats available at the window and against the wall. There's a huge window of sweet treats on display. I definitely recommend visiting, try a cannoli and get something to go. They have everything from lobster tails to Boston cream pie. I think it would take someone with a lot of will power to come here and walk out without getting something.

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    4.1(263 reviews)
    0.2 miHarvard Square
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    A niche ice cream shop in Harvard Square. Located in a relatively quiet alley, it's not crowded,…read morebut the ice cream is excellent. Charles River Crunch: Signature flavor. Rich and smooth like peanut butter, with a pure and intense bittersweet flavor from the dark chocolate, and crunchy almond toffee bits. The first few bites were delicious, but it got a bit cloying after a while, and frankly, it did not look very appetizing... Coconut: American coconut ice cream was as satisfying as ever. A light and natural sweetness. Butter Crunch: Not too sweet, with a subtle buttery aroma. Colombian Fudge Avalanche: Dark chocolate and Colombian coffee, rich, full-bodied, and with layers of flavor. Chocolate Orgy: Dark chocolate ice cream with dark chocolate chips. Frozen on the firmer side, the chocolate chips are quite hard; I didn't like the texture. The shop is small, with two bar stools inside and a table and two chairs outside. It's basically only for takeout.

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