***** Flavor (best burgers in the mall) **** Value (touch more than fast food but worth it) *** Service (Get off your phone please) Some burgers try to impress you with a mile-high stack of toppings. Shake Shack's double burger doesn't bother with all that-it just quietly reminds you that simple ingredients done right can be ridiculously good. The juicy beef, melty cheese, and Shack Sauce are great, but the real unsung hero is that soft, pillowy bun holding everything together like it's got years of experience. The crispy chicken sandwich deserves equal attention. The chicken has an incredibly satisfying crunch, but once again, that buttery-soft bun steals the spotlight. Somehow it makes every bite even better. Now, the service? Let's just say it's not always moving at championship speed. It's more of a "they'll get there eventually" kind of experience. Thankfully, the food is so good you'll forget why you were checking your watch in the first place. Pro tip: Ask for the fries to be double-crisped. They come out extra golden, extra crunchy, and become even more addictive. Food is an easy five stars, service gets a respectable three, and I'd still happily come back because the burgers clearly know they're carrying the team. Highly recommended if you want no frills all american fair! read more

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First and last time i will try shake shack. The bread was so saggy like it was dipped in oil and the patty looked like it was boiled. It didn't taste good AT ALL. Everything looked bad AND tasted bad. The cookies and cream shake was the only thing good I got. read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

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The staff at Shake Shack were friendly, welcoming, and provided excellent customer service throughout our visit. They were attentive and handled our concerns professionally, which we truly appreciated. Unfortunately, the food did not meet expectations. One of our burgers was undercooked and had to be returned to be remade. In addition, the burger portions seem to have gotten noticeably smaller compared to previous visits. We also ordered the Spicy Cheese Fries, but they came with very little cheese, making them much less enjoyable than expected. While the staff did a great job making things right, the overall food quality and portion sizes have declined. I hope Shake Shack can improve its consistency and return to the quality and value that made it a favorite in the past. read more

Wife and I went to Raised by Wolves for some delicious cocktails and were starving but didn't want to go to anything fancy so we decided to take our appetites to Shake Shack. I chose the Avocado bacon chicken sandwich, the Double Shack Burger, and the spicy fries with ranch. All 3 items hit the spot. The spices on the fries added enough heat to satisfy my taste buds. The fries themselves were cooked to a nice crisp and their ranch dressing definitely complimented the fries. Both sandwich were delicious enough for me to return should I crave a chicken sandwich and a burger if I happen to be in the area. Good job Shake Shack! read more

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The pricey are very very high for such a simple burger that is actually not even a quality burger. I remember about 10 years ago I ate it and actually liked it but then something changed. Service is slow and quality is very bad. They cannot beat the king IN N OUT best hands down read more

Ron the manager is so amazing, gave grandma a free custard because he heard us saying happy birthday to her! Also, I'm pretty sure this is the best burger in San Diego. read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Birthday Custard! Thanks Ron! - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Finally tried a Shake Shack burger and In-N-Out is still king hands down. The bun was somewhat sweet interrupting the main ingredients and their special sauce was impotent making me add ketchup for some zing. I may try one of their specialty sandwiches and the fries some other time but definitely no hurry. read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Single burger with sliced onions - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

I haven't been to this UTC location in years. It's now a big hangout for teenagers. Not a relaxing place for a sit-down meal. I tried their new Korean K-Shack Fried Chicken sandwich. It was quite tasty with the right amount of sauce. Their fries were as good as I remembered. Everything is pretty much self-serve but orderly. Next time, we will just order to-go. read more

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Something happened to the food at shake shack. I was never a big fan because of price to food amount, but the food was good. Now the food isn't good. I had a hamburger with nothing on it and meat tasted cheap, greasy, and bad. I tried a bite of the regular shack cheese burger and it still tasted bad with everything on it. The fries tasted worse than I last had, but not that much worse. The workers were nice, so that is why it's two stars instead of one star. read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Hamburger with fries - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Being a "fast food" restaurant I really feel their service is restaurant quality. Ordering food from the kiosk was super simple and burgers came out HOT. Chef was COOKING that day. The patty had a nice crisp to it and the brioche buns were pillowy soft. Perhaps they just came out of the oven as I was there around opening time. Right now til Oct 31 they have a BOGO deal for Double Shack Burger. Use code SPOOKY. Ya WELCOME. read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

First time here at Shake Shack. We dined in on a weekend morning shortly after their opening time. The dining space was spotless since the restaurant just opened. As you enter, you can place your order through the self service kiosks. There are three kiosk stations to move the process along with more patrons. If you need more assistance, you can place your order with the staff. There were plenty of staff enthusiastically setting up for the day and constantly offering their assistance. Our group ordered the staple burgers, shakes and fries, which were a little heavy on the spicy seasoning. The burgers are a smaller size which is not on par with the price point. The quick meal served its purpose, since we needed to do some walking around afterwards. read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

I've eaten at shake shack plenty of times in plenty of locations. Overall I do love shake shack burgers but over the years the burger has gotten smaller and smaller, but more and more expensive so it's hard for me to constitute buying a burger from them. However this review is specifically for their seasonal Dubai chocolate shake- I've been dying to try it ever since I saw it on IG. It's aesthetically really pleasing and you can crack the chocolate on the sides into the shake. Unfortunately it did not live up to my expectations- I think it was too sweet too me and wasn't quite the taste I was expecting? I prefer the texture of their regular custard shakes. Also $10 for this shake is crazyyy to me. So I only sipped it a bit, but had to throw it away ultimately. read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Dubai chocolate shake - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Shroom burger is tiny compared to pictures, it was like 3.5 in in diameter, smaller than my palm for sure. Would not recommend even tho it was tasty bc paying $11.30 for something this small feels like a ripoff Do note I ordered it lettuce wrapped but bc the mushroom itself was so tiny, the lettuce wrap was much larger so I had to remove the wrap to eat it read more

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After 5 years, it's time to return to Shake Shack in La Jolla! I tried the ShackBurger with pickles and sliced onions, while my sister went for the Avocado Bacon Chicken sandwich and Bacon Fries. It's nice to sit both inside or outside, but we preferred the outdoor seating. The food was super yummy, even if it's a bit oily, haha! It's a burger, so why be shocked? Lol. Definitely easy and when you miss burger, time to return. Plus I like burger rather chicken hehe. read more

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Got their French Onion Soup burger and I gotta say, my cat's taking a fat dump right now and despite how bad that smells, even if it smelled that bad right next to my face while I was eating that French Onion Soup burger, I'd still eat it because the burger is THAT damn good. It was like they did some Willy Wonka with a brazilian butt lift badonka level trickery straight from Lazytown's Robbie Rotten school of being Number One with tricks, I tell ya. Wanted to inhale it and wail it Wayne's World style. All these 90's and 80's references have nothing to do with the food, obviously, I just wanted to make this review stick in your head so you think about getting that French Onion Soup burger because you are straight up robbing (not Robbie) yourself if you don't. Had to do a little trickery on the toilet to get enough room to finish the rest of the burger, and I'm happy to say the bathrooms were pretty clean too, especially for such a public place. The only down point? The server messed up putting the food for in-house rather than to-go, but you know, I'm not even gonna dock 0.1 points for that one. The burger's just too good. Fries were pretty good too. But that burger... read more

Kids Grilled Cheese burnt till it's black. This is for kids... smh. Complete waste of money. read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Kids Grilled Cheese - went straight into the garbage. Ridiculous. - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Everything was extremely oily. If you told me that the burger itself was dipped in oil I would believe it. The burger was cold as well. The drinks were terrible quality, especially the mini boba. The fries and onion rings were not the best quality either. The only good thing was the pickles. read more

Great fresh and healthier alternative to McDonald's. Good options I had a mushroom burger, they had a Korean burger I plan on trying when I go back. Customer service was prompt and friendly atmosphere was clean and roomy. Overall I am going back to try more burgers and shakes. read more

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I ordered the new Korean Kimchee Chicken Sandwich. There were many problems with it: (a) it did not look like what was in the picture, (b) it was tiny, (c) it was saturated in sweet sauce, (d) maybe a teaspoon of kimchee was spread on it, (e) the bun was soggy and too small. I should've asked for my money back but human interaction is hard to come by at these places. I used to wait in a long line to eat at the original Shake Shack in Madison Garden in NYC for a simple burger at a reasonable price. Now, there is no line, no people, and terrible food at a high price. How is it that In & Out can still make a decent, fresh sandwich for under $5 and this sugary, greasy thing I just ate is $13? read more

It is stressful to have to order machines that don't work. Frankly, it becomes stressful when the purpose is to have a nice meal.

Honestly I love Shake Shack and it is great place for fast food. Their fries are great and I recommend trying their seasonal fries. I have had the truffle fries and the spicy korean bbq fries. I love those more than the fries they have in their regular menu. Their burgers and chicken shack is made great. It's not too big of a portion, so you can definitely finish one. I recommend trying the shakes as it is really rich and smooth and tastes like drinkable ice cream. read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - 'Shroom Burger Shack Stack- Chicken Bites- Bacon Cheese Fries Chicken Shack- - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Great burgers and fries, friendly staff and fast service. The place is nice and clean. Always busy because their burgers are good.

You see the sign of diaper station sign at the bathroom but you can't find it inside the woman's bathroom. Very unfriendly for the family with children. read more

"Fast, Friendly, and Incredibly Welcoming--My Go-To Fast Food Spot" Food: The signature ShackBurger is simply perfect. The patty comes out cooked just right every time. Service: Some promotions (like the summer deals) don't always seem to apply, but honestly, the staff are so friendly it doesn't matter. The kiosks also work smoothly, which makes ordering easy. Ambiance: The seating is spacious and the restaurant is very clean. The outdoor tables, in particular, have such a great vibe--perfect for hanging out and enjoying your meal. read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

While I was visiting my daughter at UCSD we decided to have lunch here. The burgers are small compared to any other burgers, it's almost a slider !!! It is very crowded inside and outside, we sat outside since the weather was nice. The fries aren't that great but when you're hungry anything will taste good. I did notice there were a lot of rude tourists eating there other than that our service was great !! read more

I visit the Shake Shack at Westfield UTC and the Del Mar locations equally. I tend to reserve lunch pickups for the Westfield UTC location because trying to get into the UTC parking lots at dinnertime takes forever. I do dinner pickups at the Del Mar location, which is painful but not as painful at UTC. At this point, I have eaten every burger on the TOP BURGER LISTS in San Diego, and on the top of my list is a Shake Shack cheeseburger. The potato roll is soft and fresh, it really cannot be beat. I get my patty well-done for a nice char. i love the shack sauce and always ask for extra cups to dip my fries. I have stopped putting lettuce on the cheeseburger, because the one flaw of Shake Shack is that none of the San Diego locations are able to purchase lettuce that is not wilted. Crinkle-cut fries are not the school cafeteria crinkle cut fries of our 90s childhood. They are so crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, with a perfectly salty seasoning. I got a fried chicken sandwich for the first time as part of their Sunday promotion. It was good, but I think I will stick to the burgers here and save the chicken sandwich cravings for elsewhere. The chicken was not as crispy nor was the sandwich as flavorful as those I can get from Popeyes. I have never dined in, I only ever do mobile pickups. Service at pickup counter is attentive and quick. read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Fried chicken sandwich - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Thanks Ron! I appreciate you with getting our order right every time! Always coming back for more. read more

Kindness and patience goes a long way. I was frustrated trying to order from the app which is what I usually do when I am taking my order to go. For some reason it wasn't working and when I went to the restaurant I was told I had to order from the kiosk. I prefer to just give my order to someone so it's taken correctly and was upset that I would have to go through this again. I was reluctant and asked for a manager. Ron was AMAZING! Something so simple as to take my order, apologize about the technical issues (they have been experiencing as well), and to offer a free dessert which was not expected but appreciated. It was a small thing but it was a BIG thing to me! Thank you so much for your kindness and not making me feel technically challenged! I love Shake Shack and the amazing service you provided! read more

These burgers were sooooo juicy, I would've showed you a picture before I ate it, but I couldn't wait. it was amazing.... would've been a 5 but the fries were a little cold.. the food came pretty quick, and the people were nice. the place has a good Ac, but sadly in the bathrooms there was no baby changer... that should be fixed.. but anyways thank you shake shack!!! read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Fries, double bacon cheeseburger, double cheeseburger with tomatoes, and a chicken sandwich. - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Food not high quality. I ordered lettuce wrapped burger. But lettuce bitter and with dark spots at edges. Need better quality control. read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Lettuce - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Fast, friendly staff and consistent Shake Shack experience. Great cheeseburgers-- love the ability to customize.

Staff was nice, food was ready fast, place was clean and quiet for a Sunday lunchtime but this is how my Shackburger was delivered :( ...burned read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Burned :( Shakeburger Single no modifications (I didn't ask for it well done or extra crispy or burned) - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

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I come here pretty often and usually enjoy it. I really love their fries with melted cheese on top, but lately it feels like they've been skimping a bit -- not quite enough cheese, which is disappointing read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Cheese Fries - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

I tried the veggie shack burger and the patty was rich in flavor. Their cheese fries are also delicious but pretty heavy. Perfect size to share! There is limited seating, so you would need to go at a pretty good time. Many places around the mall where there are dinning tables to sit and eat if there is no space here. Kiosks are also available for an easy ordering. read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Not sure if their beef patties are supposed to be this pink in the middle. I've gotten them so many times before but this time, it's definitely more rare on the inside than medium. read more

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Quick spot in the mall if you're looking for a burger. We got two burgers (one lettuce wrapped), fries, and chicken nuggets. The burgers are small for what they're priced at. Fries were good but not that warm when they came out. read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Easy to order either through their kiosk or at the counter. The staff was really nice and welcoming. Minus 1 star due to the cleanliness of the patio. We had our dog with us, so we opted to sit in the patio, but there was a lot of food scraps and napkins on the floor in the patio, as well as the tables looked like they needed to be wiped down. We had to get some wipes to clean our table that was really sticky. Now the food we ordered: - Single Shack burger. It was nicely assembled and tasty. I would have preferred it included more lettuce in the burger. - Single Smoke shack burger, it was juicy and the cherry peppers added a nice kick. -Spicy Korean BBQ fries, they were so crispy, but I wanted to have more of the kimchi seasoning. The side of Korean bbq sauce was very nice and added some extra boldness instead of plain ketchup - Plain fries, they were so crispy and delicious read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent Customer Service with Fantastic Staff that posed for a picture with me!! I had a blast!! read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Hanging Out @ The Shake Shack - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

This location's Shake Shack has always hit the spot! We ordered two burgers, the shack stack was so tasty with the cheese in the shroom part of it oozing out on every bite. Second burger was a new menu item, may be seasonal, the double truffle, super tasty. The fries we ordered has cheese and bacon, great flavor. We sat outside that day because we had a dog, it was well lit and the server found us easily, which was great! Staff were friendly and it's such a good location within the mall. We are definitely coming back again! read more

Shake Shack UTC San Diego - Shack Stack- and Bacon Cheese Fries and Double Truffle - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Food: Ordered two spicy burgers & spicy fries & regular fries. They were juicy and delicious, lived the perfectly fried fries, crispy outside, soft inside & well seasoned. Service: used the iPad to order but when I went to pick up food, there was a smiling staff member asking if I needed anything else. Ambiance: Modern, super casual. Clean inside the dining area, but bathroom was super dirty. Price: $8.99 each for burger. Spicy fries, $4.89 & regular fries $4.09 read more

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