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    Steak ’n Shake

    2.3 (84 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Fast Food, American
    Open 5:45 am - 5:30 AM (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Eric M.

    Tonight's meal at Steak N Shake was a default meal. This means, it was late, I was driving, and I didn't want McDonald's. This location was open late due to it being in a college town, so I ventured off the highway for a bit hoping for something better than the Golden Arches. When I arrived the location was well lit and had an ample parking area. The drive thru line appeared to be stout, so I opted to go inside and take my food to go. I ordered a double steak burger combo meal and also an additional double steak burger. Yes, I was hungry, it was after 10pm and I hadn't eaten all day. The order was placed at a kiosk terminal which is how they do it here. You order and pay with zero interaction with an actual human. The interior of the establishment appeared clean, and it looked as if they had just mopped the floors. The restroom was utilized as I had a long drive ahead of me, and I wanted clean hands before I ate my meal and I also wanted to be pee free for the rest of my journey. The bathroom facilities were also clean and adequately stocked. When I came out, shortly after my meal was ready. I was excited to eat and was hoping for a delicious meal. I self served my drink, a Barqs root beer, and headed out to my car to continue my journey. I got situated in the car, placed the food bag on the seat, and drove off, waiting to enjoy my food as I drove so as not to lose precious time. After 30 seconds of driving, I was back on the highway heading south. I reached into the bag, ready to devour the hot French fries as I always eat them first. Much to my chagrin, the fries were ice cold. How could that be, I had only been in the car for less than a minute and surely they wouldn't have bagged up cold stale fries, would they? The short answer is, yes, they would. I always look forward to hot fresh French fries, as that is a treat with the meal. Tonight, Steak N Shake staff apparently felt serving hot fries wasn't important. I think that this should be at the top of every fast food Chains goals, serving hot fries to the customer. Nobody wants to eat cold soggy fries. On to the burgers! The double steak burger was hot, fresh and juicy. Every bite was delicious, on both burgers. While they may have failed on the French fries, they absolutely got the burgers right. While I try to stay away from fast food as much as possible, when traveling, sadly I have to eat and at times it is fast food. While tonight's visit wasn't a complete success, it wasn't a total failure by any means either. You lose 2 stars for the cold fries, the burgers were good and your establishment was clean. No fast food is 5 star in my opinion, so you start at a 4, and go down from there. Hot fries are paramount to your success with customers, that goes for any dining establishment. Nobody wants to eat cold fries, they're gross. That is why I eat them first, so they're not cold. Tonight, you failed in that regard, but hit redemption on the burgers.

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    Lily L.

    I personally love the kiosk ordering, since our main complaint was always the bad service. Although an elderly couple was having issues and ended up leaving. :( We ordered 2 cups of chili and burgers. The burgers were delicious as always. The chili was very runny and watery. Inedible.

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    Chelsi B.

    Grabbed some quick food from Steak 'n Shake while in Kalamazoo because our local one was our spot back before it closed. My husband and I went regularly when we were still dating and just like their food in general. I got a classic burger meal without pickles and a grilled cheese, while my hubby got a garlic burger and chicken tenders. I got a root beer while my husband got fruit punch. I will probably always frequent Steak 'n Shake anytime I don't have much time (we wanted to get home quickly so we didn't spend too much time in the rain) and there is one nearby. Thanks Steak 'n Shake, be back soon.

    Robert R.

    A lot of people like to knock on Steak 'n Shake, and I have been to a few that we're not so good. This one is a gem !! The food is nearly always perfect and if it is not they will fix it quickly ! I have been here 10 time or so and the staff has been friendly and helpful. The burger and onion rings rock ! The shakes are tasty too ! Only reason I did not give it a 5 star is the building is not the cleanest and a but work down.

    Nothing mixed in!! This was suppose to be Reese's!

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    4.5(184 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    The food here is amazing. This does come with a cost, but it is so worth it. I do not think I have…read moretried one single item here that was not delicious. The entire staff from the host, to the mixologists, to the waiter/waitresses was phenomenal. The restaurant is very well put together and clean. Its definitely a nice setting to sit at and unwind.

    We chose Brick and Brine to celebrate a very special Anniversary!…read more Brick and Brine provided us with an absolutely phenomenal dining experience!! Our dinner stretched out over a nearly 3 hour time period, but felt like it flew by at the same time! Never rushed, but intentional and SO enjoyed!! Our waiter was fabulous and made sure that our every need (and want!) was met. He went over and above for us and we loved every moment!! I wish I had gotten his name to mention here! We started our evening browsing the cocktail menu. The offerings are vast! We ordered two different kinds of old fashioned options, always a favorite! One had very unique twist and arrived on fire/smoking! The drink continued to have a smoke effect, but this did not highly alter the flavor! It was delicious and fun! "It adds drama" is how our waiter put it, and he was right! :) It was called "Fire House No. 4". Next we perused the appetizer section. The choices were excellent and we landed on the meatballs, going off of recommendations and previous experience! For meatballs, they were indeed quite delicious but if I'm being completely honest I don't think I'd choose them again. I would venture out a little more. The scallops came highly recommended by our waiter. Also highly recommended was the steak tartare! After our appetizer we ordered a wedge salad. This was wonderful! It mimics what you'd traditionally expect from a wedge salad - this one served with multiple small wedges of iceberg lettuce - but the toppings elevate so nicely! Bleu cheese, the most delicious marinated tomatoes, pickled red onions, and the best, most flavorful chunks of bacon! This was a favorite!! It was finally time to decide on entrees. This was tough! There are many choices I'd like to try and we will definitely be back to try some more. Because this was a special meal and we had heard very good things, both of us ordered the ribeye steak. This is a large piece of meat that arrived with mouthwatering presentation. While the flavors were most definitely evident of a quality piece of meat, I would personally not choose this exact entree again. The meat was well cooked, and done to my requested level, but arrived not very warm. I like my food hot and while I acknowledge that a fine steak presentation likely requires a rest time, my own opinion is put off when I feel like my food is in any way on the cold side. I did not complain about this - and it doesn't affect my rating, but it is worth noting and something I'd like to know when making a decision for ordering! Other entrees that I saw coming out around me that I am SO very interested in trying on a future visit were the fried chicken (WOW! The presentation on this dish is NEXT level!) and the salmon! Everything I saw coming to nearby tables looked quite stunning and I'd quite honestly like to try each dish from their menu! ;) This place is quality, it is very evident! We paired our dinner entree with two side items. The side items are large, intended to serve multiple people. We chose the crispy fingerling potatoes and the Brussels sprouts. Both were perfection! We loved them! The Brussels sprouts had SO much flavor! Even the leftovers the next day were so delectable! We finished our meal with the most exceptional dessert! It was a hard decision but we chose the Chocolate Hazelnut Flourless Torte! AMAZING! It was served with an orange creamsicle ice cream which sounds like a strange accompaniment for these flavors but it fit so very well with the dish. The hazelnut crémeux on the side was also exceptional - just a really great dessert, all around! Alongside our dessert we ordered an elevated espresso that was absolute perfection! One of THE best dessert cocktail beverages I have ever had! I highly recommend this either as your dessert or as an accompaniment! So, so good! Even though there were a couple of things during this meal that I personally would not choose to order again, everything was still superb! I can't choose any less than five very deserved stars!! This was such a great experience at a very fine, local, Kalamazoo restaurant!! Be prepared to spend some five star dollar amounts, but also be prepared to receive a five star, not just meal, but entire experience!! ;)

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