We arrived a little before the lunch rush, which turned out to be perfect timing. My cheeseburger arrived at the table hot, fresh, and tasty. The fries were good, though I would have preferred them a bit hotter. Service was fast and efficient, even as the restaurant quickly became busy. There is a pleasant seating area up front with a glass-enclosed façade facing the street, but it's fairly small considering how popular this location is. Additional seating is available downstairs, though those tables filled up quickly as well. By the time I finished lunch, the restaurant was packed. It was standing room only, with customers hovering near occupied tables hoping to grab a seat. Given the consistently good food, quick service, and reasonable prices, it's easy to see why Shake Shack's get so busy. read more

Shake Shack Upper West Side - Nice seating in front - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

I'm a fan of shake shack and I have yet to eat something I don't enjoy here. My favorite is the chicken sandwich. I liked that they are doing a west coast menu and their version of animal fries was really good alittle salty but soooo good and I liked their onions rings just wished it was crispier. Their burgers are thin and I love that they are always adding menu items even if It's for the season. Their black and white milk shake is my fave. read more

Shake Shack Upper West Side - Onion rings - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

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I am a big shake shack fan for their burgers, fries and shakes. I was nearby for lunch on Saturday and decided to stop by. I ordered at 11:30 am. There were not too many people there. I waited 30 minutes but my order was not available. I kept asking they said it will be coming soon. It came at 12:10 pm, 40 minutes after I ordered. I was disappointed. I like shake shack but won't be coming back to this location anytime soon. read more

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it's been probably 3 years since I've gone to shake shake for a burger..last time I went was for the Dubai shake which was a let down.. in that time I think I've gotten used to better burgers like 7th street burger that this was not the experience I was expecting especially for the $ you pay. So I decided to try their new Korean burger.. nothing Korean about it.. the sauce I had to triple check if it was just forgotten or deep somewhere it existed.. the meat was truly well done, dry, not juicy.. for $13 this was like a snack.. the only plus was the woman who gave me my to order who actually smiled and told me to have a great night... in nyc this is rare read more

Shake Shack Upper West Side - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

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They are always busy, food is usually good. Done take out twice and both times something was wrong with my order, but it was a Sunday so don't know if that makes a difference Seating plenty but always people circling looking for seating, it'd be stressful if I were planning on eating in read more

Shake Shack Upper West Side - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

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Solid location near American Museum of Natural History and Central Park West. I enjoy the crispy chicken burgers, nuggets, cheese fries, black and white malt milkshake and arnold palmer drink. Ample seating on the ground floor and basement. Kiosks available if the line if long for cash register. At peak times may take 20-30 minutes to get your order. read more

Finally made it to a Shake Shack and honestly I don't get the hype. The burger was good and hotdog good but there isn't anything special about them. Not going back but at least I can say I've tried it. read more

Whenever I order a root beer float, all the ice cream is melted by the time I get my order. Whatever. read more

Shake Shack Upper West Side - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

It'd been a while since I'd last had Shake Shack, but I had a craving and ordered pick-up online. With its proximity to the American Museum of Natural History and Central Park, this location can get quite busy, but I went for a very late lunch or very early dinner, so the lines weren't too long. My pick-up experience was very positive, thanks to the friendly, helpful staff. When I arrived, I couldn't locate the pick-up counter, so I asked one of the staff. They told me and very kindly guided me to where it was, at the back of the restaurant. The staff with the pick-up orders was also very friendly. Although it was a very short time, by the time I got home, the food wasn't hot. I'd arrived before my pick-up time, but my order was already there, so maybe it'd been sitting there for a bit. Both my Shack Burger and Fries were still good, though. Their burgers aren't as greasy as some other places and the fries are crinkle cut fries. I love ketchup and realized after I got home that I should've gotten extra, because I use it for both my burger and fries, and it only came with 2 packets. Note for next time. It was a good experience overall, though. Great service really makes all the difference. read more

I've never had an unsatisfactory experience at this location until today. I don't mind too much when the patties are slightly overcooked but both shack burgers I ordered were dry due to them being burnt to a char. Every bite had a bitter aftertaste. Whoever was at the grill this afternoon needs to do better. read more

I came in around 830pm, it wasn't very crowded. I was able to get a table upstairs right after ordering. I order one vanilla milkshake. Multiple people, including large orders with food, came and went while I still waited. Some of these orders included milkshakes so I know it was operating. I eventually just left after realizing they had no intention of making my order. I let someone know and his exact response was "ok thank you". No effort whatsoever to remedy their mistake of literally stealing my money. He basically just looked at me and didn't care I never received an item I paid for. I have very little confidence that shake shack will remedy this for me in any capacity. what a shitty company, and shitty employees. read more

Yall are wrong as hell for giving me sauce in a serving size fit for an ant. Food good though. read more

Shake Shack Upper West Side - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

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I usually get my food to go and the employees package it well. The Cherry Blossom Shake is so delicious. The fries aren't super flavorful, but their burgers are pretty good. There's also some decent seating options here; it's a fairly affordable place for the UWS. read more

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Honestly, I think this might be the prettiest shake shack in the city. It's spacious, clean; and has so much seating. Public restrooms are conveniently located downstairs and they're usually well kept. The service is fast with the same great eats Shake Shack is known for. We tried the seasonal banana pudding and it's not as good as Magnolia, but it's pretty decent! read more

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I came to grab lunch here during my day at the Natural History Museum. At first I couldn't understand why no one was at the register for me to place my order and I waited there for about 10 minutes but then I realized that even though they had a register, it wasn't in use. I went to one of the iPads provided near the register to manually enter my order. I like ordering from the iPad although a little face-to-face interaction never hurt anyone. I ordered a cheeseburger with fries and a diet coke. The food was made and delivered quickly and it was delicious. I love shake shack and I've enjoyed the burgers and fries as well as the black and white milkshakes for a long time. I still remember the first time I tried Shake Shack in 2012. Every experience is memorable and enjoyable. read more

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I came here with a friend for a late lunch, and was immediately greeted at the door and offered a menu. We both ordered on the kiosks, and even though the upstairs was very busy, were kindly directed to towards the seating area downstairs. It was much quieter, clean, and they brought the food directly to our table. We had people checking in on us throughout our lunch, and even offered refills on our drinks as we sat and chatted! The entire experience was way beyond my expectations if a casual Shake Shake lunch! read more

Tuesday, 3:00pm and only 4-5 customers ahead of me. My to go order finally came after a very long wait and I walked across the street. The hamburger was barely warm and fries were cold. I remember now why I haven't been here in over a year. read more

This place is ridiculously slow. As in, I've been here twice and although I've ordered for small parties (4 people) each time, it's never taken me faster than 20-30min to get my order. Staff is hardly what I'd call friendly. If you MUST order here, use the kiosks as they're faster than ordering from the often unmanned register. Also be aware that their portions are tiny. As my mom says, they're "kid-sized burgers for adult prices". We received creamsicle shake at perhaps half the cup full, even before it melted. I'd recommend eating your burgers fresh, and while there's limited seating here (even on the second floor), you can bring your food across the street to one of the many benches at the Museum of Natural History on a nice day. The burgers are decent enough but the quality and quantity has definitely gone downhill from when I enjoyed my first Shake Shack. If anything, I'd recommend the Shack Stack for a spicy burger, or the Shroom Burger. The Korean-style fries and burger are sold here for a limited time and they aren't bad either. read more

Shake Shack Upper West Side - Half-filled creamsicle float - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

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I'm always a fan of Shake Shack. The food is pretty reliably good. This visit was no different. The only issues at this location was some of their communication/signs. They have a giant neon sign that has an arrow pointing people to pick up orders at one counter, but I watched as they told every person who came up to the counter to do that to go to a different counter for a pickup. On top of that, they were sold out of things without anything being marked as such on any menus or signs. Outside of those frustrations, the food was good, and even though it was packed, there was still quite a bit of seating here. Definitely give the Korean chicken sandwich while it's being served. It's pretty fantastic. read more

Shake Shack Upper West Side - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

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Horrible!!!Horrible Service! Now I know why this store has more self order computers than actual people at the cash register taking orders. I only had cash so I walked in at 3pm on August 14 with my 3 daughters. There was a light skinned Hispanic lady in front of the cash registered & she just decided to walk away & completely ignore me while standing with my girls. I waited 15plus minutes! I will never come here again. I love shake shack & this was the first time I ever experienced service like this. I decided to just walk away with my crying children to get food elsewhere. So disappointed. read more

If you don't know, this is fast food. And it's a burger joint. We go for the burgers and shakes; their fries aren't house-made so those aren't the highlight. When we first visited NY and found out about Shake Shack we had it once a day. It was so fun to get something quick, with our young kids, that we couldn't get anywhere else. Shake Shack has since become an international chain and readily accessible. From this location, the lines can get long. Is it worth it? Sure, because you can take it to sit in the museum lawn or go to Central Park. The interior of this location is small but there is seating on the main level and downstairs. read more

Shake Shack Upper West Side - Cheeseburger & Fries & OREO Cookie Funnel Cake Shake - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

This was my first time eating at a Shake Shack. While the food was just alright, The service was excellent. It was a lot of people during the lunch rush and the staff was professional and accommodating. read more

Shake Shack UWS on Columbus Ave. does it again! I actually ordered at the cash register, and Shakia took my order! She was so sweet! Thank you Shakia! Then after I got my order, I needed to ask a question about something, and Papa helped me. Papa was so friendly and kind, asked him his name so I could put it in the review. We had a great time eating there! I also love the remodeled downstairs area it's so much nicer and more efficient now! read more

I ordered a meal from this Shake Shack to be delivered from Grubhub. When I received the meal, there was a piece of metal included in the French Fries. So unsanitary and unsafe. read more

Shake Shack Upper West Side - Piece of metal included with fries. - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious burgers every time. This time, though, the tomato was tiny and the lettuce undersized. Not sure if it was a one-off but when you go to the trouble to make what's arguably the best burger in the city, don't scrimp on the trimmings! read more

The worst customer service I have ever experienced in my life. I have never encountered such atrocious treatment from any establishment before. It was a complete waste of time even going to the cashier. The young woman working at the front counter, along with what I assume is the supervisor on duty--an African American lady who was shouting orders from the back--demonstrated a shocking lack of customer service skills. If she claims to be a leader, she should be removed immediately, as her behavior clearly shows she does not understand the meaning of proper customer care. I didn't even get the chance to enjoy my meal at Shake Shack or place an order because the front desk staff told us at 3:10pm on April 14 that she needed to process the employee's order first, implying that customers are not a priority. We waited patiently and clearly wanted to place our order, but eventually we gave up and left the counter because she left it ,leaving us standing. Additionally, I advise against bringing children here; don't bother taking more than two crayons, as it caused chaos because I took four crayons instead of two. Luckily, I visited a different Shake Shack afterward, where I received a completely different, much more positive experience. read more

What a horrible experience my daughters, granddaughters, and I had at this place. I have visited several Shake Shacks before and have never encountered such poor customer service, especially over something as trivial as crayons. The African American woman we assume was the staff supervisor--evidenced by her shouting at other employees--along with the cashier we interacted with on April 14 at 3pm, both exhibited unacceptable behavior. The cashier repeatedly preferred taking orders from other employees rather than from paying customers, clearly indicating that customers were not a priority. Additionally, when my two daughters and I waited patiently to place our order--since we intended to pay cash instead of using the self-checkout system--the cashier ignored us and left her station without any acknowledgment. Her conduct was shocking and unacceptable. Furthermore, there was an issue involving my three granddaughters each taking more than two crayons, which seemed to provoke a disgustingly rude response from the staff. This entire experience was utterly disappointing and unacceptable. Never again!! If I could give 0 stars I would have. read more

As usual, you know what you get at Shake Shack. The added bonus, here, are the outdoor benches adjacent the Natural History Museum right outside the fast food. Grab a SmokeShack and enjoy it at the sun. Lines can be brutal, here, so plan well the time and day of your visit. read more

I ordered 2 avocado bacon burgers, one dragonfruit pomegranate and one lemonade with honey. The burgers came somewhat cold, but that could be chalked up to the delivery driver. They put plenty of crispy bacon which I do appreciate, it's tasty. The avocado is soft and fresh. Patty cooked perfectly . Tasty sauce. Perfectly positioned cheese . Tasty with a topping of ketchup on each bite but not necessary. Drinks were tasty, very sweet. Not a complaint tho, I just watered it down. read more

Shake Shack Upper West Side - Avocado Bacon Burger - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

I had to try shake shack in NY because its the "in N out " of the east! But I have to say that it is very different. I almost don't feel like its comparing apples to apples. In n out is a very simple burger place with fresh ingredients. Shake Shack has a lot of variety. I had some fancy Yuzu Lemonade drink... like what? It was delicious. All in all, I do think you need to try Shake Shack. -I tried the shake it was yummy and real ice cream -THE burger, it was smaller but actually a good portion for me because then you have more room for dessert! -Fries were delicious. -Ingredients fresh. -line crazy like in n out... guess thats the only similarity that I found I heard they brought Shake Shack to the West, but I think you should still try it first in the East! read more

Shake Shack Upper West Side - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

Had to bring BF here to try Shake Shack in its natural habitat in NY, since we both had a meh experience at Shake Shack in Vegas. Brought him to the one I tried on my first NYC trip. Seating was still taped off as of late September 2021 and they prefer you ordering at their kiosks. At least the restrooms downstairs were still available if you needed to use them. However, anything you order can't be consumed inside and since our hotel was not that close, we ate outside by one of the side streets and luckily finished our meal before it started to rain! I really wanted BF to try one of their concretes, but that's off the menu for now. Instead we ordered their cornflake chocolate drizzle shake ($6.29). New to me since my first NYC Shake Shack trip was the Chick'n Shack ($7.49) so we ordered that too, minus the pickle and add tomato. We also ordered the Shackburger Double ($8.99) and cheese fries ($4.15). BF completely agrees with me that the Shackburger Double tasted much better in NYC than in Vegas! We both enjoyed the Shackburger over the Chick'n Shack, though for a chicken sandwich, the Chick'n Shack was pretty good. The cheese for the cheese fries came on the side to avoid sogging up the fries too quickly and it was a very nice complement to the burgers. While I was sad we couldn't experience a Shake Shack concrete, the shake we got was very yummy. The chocolate drizzle almost got to me, so the cornflakes that were included really help balance the shake. All 4 items were enough to keep me full and BF satiated. read more

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Love the concretes and malteds here. Along with an order of their fries it makes me happy. Haven't been to this location in a while. Dropped in after a training run over to the west side and was walking the neighborhood. I needed a cold treat! Clean and bright. Seating spaced apart in a glass encased area. Same as last time I was here. read more

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Yesterday, I received my shack burger it took an hour after I ordered it in the restaurant. I was looking forward to my new strawberry shake, but the whipped cream had melted.It was also cold and already hard. It was an unbelievable sight. However, all the staff in the restaurant were working hard together. In particular, the few female staff in charge of the floor were wonderful. The customers were all hot, tired of waiting, and groggy, but no one complained to them. So what was wrong with them? Probably the rush of deliveries and online orders. I think the system needs to be improved. As long as this system is not improved, I can't go to there in the weekend. I will lose time again. 自然史博物館の目の前にあるシェイクシャック。コロナ禍で、デリバリーが激増してるのか、週末、店内で注文後、ハンバーガーが届くまで、ほぼ１時間待ち。観光で来ている方には、週末はかなり時間をロスするので避けるのが無難です。平日の昼間は、問題ありません！ read more

Shake Shack Upper West Side - ShackBurger and Strawberry Rhubarb Shake - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

OH MY GOOOOOOOSH! If you've never had avocado on a burger WITH BACON, go to your nearest SS! The burger was juicy and well cooked. It wasn't a mess; it didn't look like the workers just threw it together and placed buns on top. The fries were fresh! Burnt my mouth fresh! Loooooved it! Their SS sauce is now my addiction. I'll forever order extra lol. It's so different than other sauces which is refreshing. Plus, it's got a little kick. I can't even remember how the bev tasted that day. I will walk again from the 100's (UWS) back to this location! Also, the workers here are great; I didn't encounter any with a bad attitude. I would definitely go back and I'll make sure to tip. As long as I get treated well and my food is bomb, TIIIPPPP! read more

Shake Shack Upper West Side - Avocado Bacon Burger Fries Fifty/Fifty- - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

You order from kiosk and they bring the food to the table. Other option is counter service for takeout. Fast service to table, ambiance is ok. My cheeseburger with bacon and avocado was good. Disappointed in French fries, had no taste and undercooked. Plenty of drink options. read more

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I ordered 2 Burgers & a Chix Sand to go. Also ordered $1.99 Xtra Avacodo on one. Got home to find a small sliver of Avocado worth 10cents. As you Yelpers probably know their food tastes good; but I'll never go to this UWS Shake ever again cause of this. GO AROUND THE CORNER to 79th&Col & go to the Deli there instead!. I walked by Shake next AM & a ShakeGuy was emptying garbage outside. I did all I could do to walk past him & not do something to him to give me my $1.90 back. & ThankGod I didn't see a tip jar. I waste my time writing this so other people don't get burned by them. read more

My first SS experience was absolutely After years of built-up anticipation to try a shakeshack burger, it absolutely did not disappoint. They just opened a couple up in the bay area where we were visiting from but I am glad I saved my first experience for an east coast location. I ordered the avocado burger and a small cup of the vanilla custard. The kids ordered milkshakes and 1 burger. Everything tasted hands-down incredible! The burger was absolute perfection. And the vanilla custard is probably one of the best I've ever had and I'm not even much into ice cream anymore. Hubs and the kids loved everything as well. Definitely worth the hype! Hoping the locations near us taste nearly half as good as it did here! read more

Shake Shack is my favorite burger chain in NYC (and now even in Asia!). Just can't go anywhere else for a burger, especially their Shack Burger and S'hroom Burger (Portobello mushroom burger). Quality is always good - burgers are made to order and still warm and delicious by the time I dash in to pick up my mobile app order. Love the UWS location because we always manage to snag a table at night. Not so easy during the day when the place is filled with hungry tourists from the nearby Natural History Museum, but there's always sidewalk benches available across the street. read more

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I'll be the first to admit I've never understood what the Shake Shack hype is all about. I had it once about a decade ago, and I liked it well enough, but I never quite grasped why people would wait in lines for hours for burgers and fries. My friend and I came for indoor dining to try their black truffle burger, only available December 2020 and only at the UWS and MadSqPk locations. There is one functioning self-serve kiosk for ordering, then you wait for them to call your name or text you if you left your number. Indoor diners were socially distanced with the help of spaced out tables and blocked off booths. We ordered the black truffle burger with cheese fries, Fifty/Fifty drink (lemonade and iced tea), and 2 shakes (cookies and cream, and strawberry). The food was unfortunately pretty disappointing. The truffle burger was a bit dry and didn't taste much like truffles, the cheese for the cheese fries was too thick and not conducive to dipping, and the drink was overly tart. The best part of the meal was the fries, which were crispy and warm, and the shakes (even though they gave me chocolate instead of cookies and cream, but I didn't realize til we left bc we'd ordered it to go). If I weren't rating the burger on its juiciness or the cheese sauce on its consistency, I'd say everything was okay bc the flavors were good. The reason for the 4-star review is definitely because of the great service of the Shake Shack team. Everyone we encountered was friendly, courteous, and ready to go above and beyond to help us out with anything we needed. I would definitely go back and try their other menu items just because I was impressed with the service. read more

Shake Shack Upper West Side - Black truffle burgers, fries with cheese sauce, fifty/fifty drinks - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

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Why anyone goes here is beyond me. It was super crowded, people were annoyed and pushing. Ordered the can wine from the machine, they needed to check ID, no one was around. Other patrons were upset w me for hogging the machine. The food took forever, the price was over $50 for nuggets, 2 fries, ice cream n drinks. My advice go to a nearby deli. There's an amazing one on Amsterdam corner 84. They have fresh juice, amazing sandwiches n heroes n such great value!!! read more