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    Steak ’n Shake

    3.0 (87 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Fast Food, American
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    John M.

    For fast food, Steak 'n Shake is not bad. It tries to capture that old fifties style diner feel and again, the burger and milk shakes are not bad for fast food. Let's not get ahead of ourselves and say that these burgers are amazing or anything like that. They certainly are not, but again, for fast food, they are not bad. This location is very conveniently located, it is right on East Colonial Drive and is convenient to not only the travelers on East Colonial Drive, but to the residents of Waterford Lakes, Avalon Parks and the slew of housing developments on the east side of Orlando, but it is also convenient to the University of Central Florida (UCF), so I am sure both students and faculty might find themselves here. The burgers are decently priced and again, they are pretty good (for fast food). All in all, not a bad place to grab a meal.

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    Joe S.

    The pandemic has transformed Steak 'n Shake into a much more efficient, kiosk/counter service place instead of the gawd awful waiter/waitress place where you'd wait and wait and wait for someone to come to your table. The self serve refills are also much preferred. Instead of sitting and waiting, you order via kiosks at the front of the store. I'm guessing they have an app too, but I didn't check. You order via touch screen and it's actually pretty slick and easy. I was impressed as it's come a long way since the early 90's Taco Bell kiosks they tested in my hometown area. Just a note as a few years ago, I ordered a 7x7 (7 patties, 7 slices of cheese) and paid $9.99 for it which was a pretty good deal. I didn't see it on the touch screen so not sure if it's still doable, which is probably a good thing. I absolutely hate steak fries and these are the complete opposite. Shoe String fries are the best other than the fact they get cold quicker. The fries on this night were hot and fresh and I didn't need ketchup to make them go down. Burger King fries definitely need Ketchup or Ranch Dressing or something to get them down. Not here! The burger was good too. The tomato on my burger was photo close-up worthy and may be one of the largest, nicest tomato slices I've seen served ever. Everything was fresh and delicious. I think they have milkshakes too, but didn't get one here. In the past, I've seen the ones that they dress up like a sundae and they always look good. They have a wide variety of shake options. I don't know how often I'd come back here as their "healthy" options are very limited, but I felt like cheat day was worth it for once, and at other places, I've felt cheated out of a cheat day with crappy food. Not here! Excellent and I love the new transformation.

    Jamie G.

    Pros: The food and beverages are usually on par. The staff is usually fast fun and friendly. Cons: The burgers seem to be prepared inconsistently from time to time, which suggests that a problem may exist with the process. Also, they should be mindful of the music volume in the kitchen, it's unprofessional. People: Good Process: Good Product: Good Quality: Good Quantity: Good Value: Fair Cleanliness: Fair Ambience: Fair Timing: Good Attention To Detail: Fair

    Elizabeth H.

    Steak n' Shake has a special place in my heart. My husband took me here on our first date. I moved away and haven't been by one in 18 years. They have great prices, and great shakes. I ordered a Frisco melt and a Kit Kat shake, and my husband ordered chilli and a patty melt. It was all delicious and the service was good.

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    Great late night place to stop for a burger and a shake. Always clean, well lit, friendly staff. Decent prices.

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    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    19.0 mi
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    Such a fun spot for happy hour! We came in ready to relax and left already planning our next visit…read more The drink specials were generous and the vibe was warm and lively without being too loud to actually talk. Hands down the star of the show was the shrimp dish, perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and honestly some of the best we've had in a while. We ended up ordering a second round just to enjoy it a little longer. Service was friendly and attentive the whole time, which made the experience even better. If you're looking for a great happy hour with a standout menu item, The Whyskey delivers. We'll definitely be back!

    We've visited this restaurant every summer for years whenever we're in Florida attending our annual…read moreconference, so it was disappointing to have such a different experience this time. Monica was friendly, welcoming, and provided excellent customer service. Unfortunately, our interaction with Mary was the complete opposite. She was rude and unaccommodating, which made our visit unpleasant. After ordering a few drinks, we decided to patronize another business. As a group of returning customers, we were also disappointed that no effort was made to accommodate us. We've supported this restaurant year after year, and we expected a more welcoming experience, especially as loyal guests. We hope management recognizes the difference that customer service can make and addresses these concerns so future guests--and returning customers like us--have a better experience.

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    Papi Smash'd Burger

    4.1
    (207 reviews)
    10.8 mi
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    Came here after an Orlando Magic game. Late night comfort food joints are a staple of Downtown…read moreOrlando, and they are desperately needed. Looking around after the game, a smash burger sounded like just the thing we needed. Ambiance was nice. Good, chill vibes, a random door to a random next-door bar. Plenty of viable seating for my party of six. Service was pretty ok. The front counter worker was nice enough, but the food took forever to come out. Much longer than I would expect for the products we ordered. The food itself was dynamite. I got the Papi Big Mak (Two Florida-raised beef patties, smashed onions, lettuce, American cheese, sweet-heat pickles, tostone "Middle Bun" , Papi Mak sauce, Sesame Martin Potato Roll). This was a fun thing. The patties had a good crisp to them. The totstone did not, though, so it got a little lost in the bite and chew. Needed more sauce. And that sesame seed bun really helped out a lot, too. A little extra texture in every bite. I was a fan. I also got the chance to try the Umami Papi (Two Florida-raised beef patties, crispy bacon, white cheese, sweet-heat pickles, crispy onion, raspberry jam, Uuuumami truffle sauce, sesame buns). This one was a better topping combination. The pickles had a nice pop of acid, the raspberry jam really stood out, adding a nice sweetness, and the truffle sauce, never thought I needed it on a burger. I did. Standout burger. I also got the Papis Loco Fries. I forget exactly what these fries were topped with, but the cheese, just look at it. Congealed just perfectly. A good side item, for sure. Overall, this greasy meal is out there doing the good work for the people. Maybe this was a four star meal overall, but I'm not sitting, that Umami Papi was a standout for me, and the reason I now give five stars.

    Pros: Ambiance was typical downtown hustle and bustle…read more Attached to other businesses with mystery doors. Good vibes. Food was good. Nice, crispy edges on the patties, and I loved how many sesame seeds were on the buns. Great flavor. Cons: The only thing was that they waited for our whole party's order to be ready before calling names, instead of just serving them as they came. This lead to cold burgers. Tips: Make sure you arrive early! If you wait too long, they switch to a smaller, less interesting menu.

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    Cow & Cheese

    4.2
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    I was craving a smash burger and decided to try this location out since it's close to home and I…read morecame on Saturday evening around 6pm and was surprised how empty it was but inside was clean and I liked the decor with the graffiti on the wall. I got the double patty with cheese fries and both were delicious! Just to know that they don't accept cash here only card so just keep that in mind when coming here but I would come back again if I am ever in this area again.

    A solid 4 restaurant for sure. We went looking at their menu ahead of time and knowing it was very…read morelimited but thought there might be more offered at the actual location. There wasn't it. It's just a burger and fries and that's it lol. You can get single , double or triple cheeseburgers and then regular fries or seasoned fries. My boyfriend gave the burger a 8.2/10. He said it was really good and I had a bite and thought it was decent. It's a smash burger so the patty is burger than the bun and overall had great flavor with the pickles , onions and their cow and cheese special sauce. The seasoned fries tasted like they are seasoned with the seasoning that the bbq Fritos have. Both good dishes. The staff was friendly . The place was clean. I guess I just wish there was more variety. I try to stay away from fast food hamburgers so I was hoping there was a chicken sandwich on the menu but I guess that's why they call in cow and cheese. I think the prices are a little steep. You do get a big burger but it was 12 dollars and the basket of fries was 5.50. You're not walking out of there paying less than 10 bucks on anything that's for sure.

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    The Classic - Thornton Park

    The Classic - Thornton Park

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    (49 reviews)
    10.1 mi

    The Classic is the kind of fun, slightly divey, drop-in foodie spot you stumble into and…read moreimmediately feel good about. No fuss, no pretense--just solid food when you need it most. I ordered a brat with mustard and sauerkraut, paired with sweet potato tots, and it was exactly what I needed for a mid-to-late evening bite. The brat hit the spot--simple, satisfying, and done right. The sweet potato tots were surprisingly memorable: petite, crispy, light, and not overly greasy. It was a simple occasion, but the menu definitely left me curious. There's enough variety there that I'll need to come back and explore more. Sometimes you don't need fine dining--you just need the right food at the right time. The Classic delivered.

    This place is the food you keep coming back for. I've been twice in the last week. The menu has…read morevariety but not so much as to cause you indecision. The staff is absolutely amazing. Your food is cooked to order and everything comes out to perfection. The location reminds me of the diner that in HIMYM's episode with the perfect burger. That's ironic because it's the reason I popped in here for the first time. After seeing several people have a burger one night, it became a much needed experience for me. The burger came out delicious. You have to add the house sauce to it. You won't regret it. The tenders are so crispy but maintain all their juiciness as well. As I write this review, I'm seriously considering going back for one or both. Nonetheless, go give it a try. There is an added bonus that the bar next door allows you to eat your food there and have a beverage or two.

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    Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

    Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

    4.3
    (555 reviews)
    21.3 mi
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    I sadly just realized that I have never reviewed Freddy's. I have been here so often that I…read moreassumed that I already had! Time to fix that oversight. Now this review has nothing to do with that my father's name was Freddy and that my mother's favorite treat was frozen custard. But those little tidbits of information don't hurt. The warm feeling that I get when I eat frozen custard reminiscent of enjoying it on the boardwalk with my mom is renewed at Freddy's not because of the ambience of the restaurant, but because of that same delicious taste that my mind still seems to remember from long ago that I have not found anywhere else before this. But I digress. Freddy's may look like your typical fast food restaurant, but it is anything but. I already loved it for the burgers, the french fries with their wonderful sauce, and of course, the custard but now they have a salad as well. Really fresh greens with my favorite burger on top as a garnish. Low-carb great taste and totally filling. But not so filling as to not leave room for that wonderful custard. On this particular visit, I did run into an issue which I will not lower my rating because of, but want people aware of so it does not happen to them. If you have a coupon for a discounted custard, and they ring in any other item after that, it will restore the custard to the full price on their register. I did not notice that and paid the full price. The manager did give me a card for a free custard next visit so they certainly took responsibility but just wanted people aware to keep an eye on that. In defense of the staff, I don't think they noticed either that it had occurred, so I did not allow that to detract from my impression of five star service from their pleasant, friendly and attentive staff Of course the custard is a star. It comes in all sorts of different ways to serve it. I tend to usually be a purist indeed, as a soft serve, but sometimes their specials are so exciting that I cannot resist. I have never tasted any of them that I did not find awesome. Their steakburgers should not be left as an afterthought. These are not like other fast food burgers; the meat is actually very tasty and because there's not any "proprietary" seasonings on it I even order an extra one so that I can sit outside with my puppy and she can enjoy it. It is small enough to not be unhealthy for her and big enough to be a satisfying snack. Its fat content does not make her ill like the typical fast food burger would. I personally like the fries and find the sauces to be quite good. Prices are more than reasonable and they have hours that make them convenient whenever you're hungry or craving that custard fix. I am a Freddy's fan and wish they would open one closer to where I live in Miami.

    I had never heard of this establishment before, so when I drove past it for the first time a few…read moreweeks ago, I was intrigued. I went inside to order and eat. The resturant inside was very clean, and the employees working behind the counter were very nonchalant. I ended up ordering their grilled chicken sandwich combo with their famous skinny fries. My mom got the Freddy's Original double combo with a Turtle milkshake and onion rings. The sandwich portion was big. The chicken was very juicy and tasted alright. The fries, however, were not seasoned. I had to get a salt and pepper packet to season them. At that point, they were very good, tasty, and crispy! Overall, the meal was okay. It was nothing spectacular but also nothing terrible either. As for my mom, she wasn't very impressed with her hamburger. She said the portion size was good, but she would describe the hamburger itself as "lacy." She said it was okay, but since it took us 27 minutes to get here, she said Culver's was better in quality and closer. She was underwhelmed by the onion rings. She said it was more of the fried breading and barely any onion inside. However, she did enjoy her milkshake, but struggled to suck it up through the straw. It was enjoyable to try a new establishment, but it was just a mid experience for me.

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