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    Shake Shack Midtown East

    3.8 (412 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    SHAKE SHACK MIDTOWN EAST ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Double Bacon Cheeseburger (minus the bacon)
    Sasha V.

    My office is on the same block as this Shake Shack, and during my first visit this week, I stopped by at peak lunchtime expecting a long wait, but I was out in no time! The service is fast and efficient--a 10/10. Here are a few highlights of this location: The Food: Everything was very fresh. You can tell they aren't just pre-making food and letting it sit; my burger was hot, and the fries were crispy. During my recent visit, it didn't seem like the food was pre-made, as you can see the kitchen staff behind the counter cooking, grilling, and so on. The Vibe: The staff is super friendly and helpful, which is impressive given how busy they were. Usually, with popular chains like Shake Shack, you might find staff overwhelmed or stressed, but here, the team seems used to high demand. They didn't seem phased when handling what must be a TON all at once: take-out, counter, and contactless orders (there are machines on the side of the counter where you can place your order without going to the counter). You can tell this Shake Shack location takes customer service seriously, and the staff here was on top of their game--friendly and attentive. It's obvious this location has a strong team with good morale. The Space: It's a bright, friendly spot, really important for a busy fast-food place. The staff was always cleaning and tidying up to keep everything neat and inviting. Surprisingly, the customers here were pretty good about pitching in by throwing away their trash and making sure their tables were ready for the next people. Usually, at places like this, most customers just leave their trays or napkins for the next person to clean up, but it was cool to see that everyone here was respectful and cleaned up after themselves. There's plenty of seating, with big tables for groups and smaller ones for a couple or solo diners, so everyone can find a comfy spot. There's also a condiment station stocked with ketchup, mayo, mustard, straws, and napkins, all clearly labeled so you can find what you need quickly. Next time I crave a burger or shake, I'll definitely come back to this spot, not only because it's perfectly located right next to my office but also because I enjoyed both the service and the food, especially the quick turnaround, which gives me more time during my lunch hour to run a few errands! Overall, really impressive--great food and service. If you're in a hurry but still want a quality meal, this is the place!

    Neil H.

    Nice spot. Been here twice. Good food esp bbq burger. I will recommend. You cam also get table service.

    Carolina BBQ Chicken with Fried Pickles and Smoky Classic BBQ Burger
    Justin T.

    Reliably delicious as always. Mobile order for pick up, food was ready in the 15 minutes it took for us to put on shoes and walk over.

    Ilana Z.

    Wanted a late night burger and infamous cheese fries after a night of drinking. The burger and fries came out after 10 min and were soooo hot & fresh. Love Shake Shack.

    Truffle burger
    Sean L.

    I came and tried the special limited edition truffle burger. I did like the flavor profile. The truffle sauce had great depth of flavor and had a good amount of umami flavor. The fried onions cut the flavor of truffle with crunch and sweetness. The fat of the meat is also hit with the onion. The negative of burger is that that to me it is overly salty.

    French fry PERFECTION! Truly perfectly delicious !
    Reva R.

    Update in Winter 2024- Feb 29, 2024, to be exact--Leap Day. THE FOOD IS ALWAYS GREAT AT SHAKE SHACK. You should definitely eat at Shake Shack, let there be no doubt. Very nice consistent quality at each location. High quality ingredients. This is about the inside of this location... This is really to respectfully ask Shake Shack to please put some sort of WIND BLOCKER BY THE DOOR, here at 3rd Ave and East 40th Street, FOR THE WINTER MONTHS, at the very least. Today, the only regular table I was able to get was right by the door, and EVERY TIME the door opened, the wind was unbelievable!!! Stuff blew off my table!!! Every time! I sat with my winter coat hood on each time the door opened. People entering--WIND!!! People exiting--WIND!!! As I write this, I'm at the table, hood on, and a napkin just blew way over yonder. This wind reminds me of the WIND SCENE IN THE FABULOUS MOVIE, "THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK", starring: Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfieffer, Cher, and Susan Sarandon. A fabulous scene!!! But I don't want to live the wind scene inside this wonderful Shake Shack in Winter. So, please, fix this. I know you can. Thank you in advance! From The Duchess of Shake Shack, at least that's what Yelp says I am. I wear the title proudly. :) And, I did speak to the very nice manager, Lonnie, today, to make sure he was aware of this situation and he does know about it. And he was very cordial. Oh, another person sat at this table, and she just realized what she is in for. SHAKE SHACK--We need a WINTER FIX ASAP, please.

    JiHae L.

    I've been meaning to check this place out as it's not too far from where I work and plus it's a fairly large location. I knew that I wanted to get the truffle burger and it didn't disappoint. I also got their seasonal holiday shake which was the apple cider donut flavor. It was really sweet so I didn't enjoy it as much as I hoped. The person at the cashier was nice, but he misheard that I wanted it to go so he has to rewrap up my order and put it neatly in the bag. Overall, I would go back to get their other items.

    Lunchtime. Got a seat - lucky day!
    Linda K.

    I am among Shake Shack's many devoted fans. Elevated fast food made by hand, great concept! I generally go for a single shack burger and fries, love the tender juicy beef w/melty cheese and crunchy crinkle cut spuds. Usually opt for a brewed unsweetened ice tea , but when I want to treat myself their vanilla and chocolate shake is soo darned good! On my latest visit I was hangry so went for a double shack burger. Double the protein, good value and not overly humongous either. Would def get that again. Although Shake Shack's food is generally the same everywhere, I like the East 40th St. store due to their friendly service, clean environment and convenient location (for me). It's a smallish space with limited seating but there's an adjacent public space for al fresco dining when the weather is right. I keep hearing about their superb truffle burgers/fries....maybe I'll break out of my comfort zone and try those next time.

    Brownie Batter Shake with Bingus

    The service was excellent; the staff was extremely accommodating, even with my difficult to pronounce name. The shakes were incredible, just what I needed. I will be coming back. 10/10. -bingus

    Sarah M.

    I love Shake Shack and this is a frequent work lunch spot for me. I typically order on the Shake Shack mobile app because there can sometimes be a line which doubles your wait time; whereas, with the app they'll give you a heads up on when your order will be ready so you can be in and out in a jiffy. There is a public space with tables next door so when it's nice outside, its a great area to enjoy your meal. There isn't a large amount of indoor seating so I always take my food to go. They have mobile kiosks that you can order on or you can order at the register as well. Every May they have a $2 buy shake coupon which is a donation to No Kid Hungry and then later on entitles you to a free shake - it's a no-brainer promotion that I look forward to every year. Their shakes are pretty decadent so I don't get them all the time. Typically I'll order a single shack burger with fries or replace the shack burger with their chicken sandwich. Both are very tasty! Be sure to try their Hot Ones collab while it's still around.

    Mili N.

    Paid $30 for two burgers that came like this and one order of fries. I also paid extra for lettuce which they forgot about. Super over priced - I would go to Mcdonald's or Five Guys instead to get your moneys worth. (I will say, I've had their shakes before and those are worth it).

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