Very creative menu, and very delicious. The chef is truly gifted. The service is prompt and friendly. And the shakes are homemade and amazing. Very friendly and quaint place!! read more

Tacker's Shake Shack - Very creative (and delicious) menu!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Marion, Arkansas

This place is awesome. Great burgers and awesome milkshakes. The people are friendly. Stopped by on a Friday and got a catfish special that was great. It was really good. read more

Traveling with our 4 kids and took a chance here. It was slow when we arrived probably due to recent icy roads so we had most of the place to ourselves. Great friendly service from teens who knew how to work. The food came out quick and super hot! Beef and veggie soup was great, but my daughter deemed the Broc/cheese too cheesy ;) the cornbread was awesome and great with the soups. 2 kiddos split the Mac and cheese burger and loved it and my husband got the fried fish and it was super good! Loved the light batter and it wasn't soggy, nice and crisp. My other son had a hot dog and was confused by it being on a hamburger bun :) crinkle cut fries, excellent sweet tea with good ice and great shakes to take on the road. A great stop, affordable and you'll feel better than eating fast food! read more

We stopped here on our way home from vacation in Memphis, TN. We are out of towners, but this will definitely be on our itinerary if visit the area again! The staff was extremely friendly, and had the feel of neighbors that you can chat with for hours. We had the Early Bird, Western Burger, corn dog, fries, shakes, and cookie cake. Everything was made fresh and was so tasty! read more

Always loved this place. Best milkshakes in town. Great burgers and pizza burgers!!! Everything on menu is delicious.

Lovingly known as "Big John's" Shake Shack, this eatery offers some of the more savory burgers (just) West of the Mississippi... Its interior is supremely silly - Coke paraphernalia and Elvisy miscellany coat the walls while children cheer for their Big John Burger, teeny boppers mow down their fries and shakes, octogenarians help themselves to piece after piece of the roborant Tang Pie and everyone in-between gets to sit back, relax and have the best Road Food for country miles around... Friendly and efficient service that won't hustle you along should you linger over coffee and pie after your feast... reasonable prices for the amount and quality you receive on your plate and a town hall atmosphere where you can join in on local politics and historical footnotes if you so choose - all shared across tables with willing participants... Their burgers are their most notable menu feature but an array of offerings from terrific sweet tea to thick-as-they-get shakes keep the regulars coming back again and again, while inspiring travelers to bring their friends here next time they're through... if you're in Memphis for whatever reason be sure to take the quarter hour drive West to hit up Big John's Shake Shack... you'll be deliriously happy you did... read more

As a Canadian/Californian, I'd never had authentic, real-life Southern food. The reason for that: probably because I had never been to the South in the first place. So when i went to visit a friend of mine who lives in Marion, they took me to Shake Shack to change that. I got the first item on the menu, the fried catfish and hushpuppy plate. Delicious. Soo delicious. Super nice owners. Thanks for giving me my first taste of Arkansas! read more

Great burgers and a great price. Ordered a take out order when we were about 15 minutes away and the food was ready when we got there. Real cherry cokes! Will definitely remember this place when we travel thru. read more

Great service and even better food! I had the home style burger and my husband had the John Wayne burger. We of course had ice cream and fried apple pie afterwards. I'm so sad that it's 6 hours away! We are going to remember this place the next time we have to travel this direction. read more

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They have gone out if their way to feed the community during the pandemic. Always kind service! Love the food.

Certain things just go together: Peanut Butter and Jelly, Biscuits and Gravy, Floyd Mayweather and Gambling. While most quickly pair burgers and fries, the combination that is every bit as familiar, dating back to the American Graffiti drive-in days of the '50s & '60s, is burgers and shakes, the focal point of Big John's Shake Shack. The best things are always timeless. In Marion, the Shake Shack is a stronghold. According to one reviewer, the restaurant was once only open on weekdays, only recently opening on Saturdays, with proceeds going to fund Christian mission trips around the world. I'd planned on visiting while I was in the area anyway, but knowing that fact made the scheduling simpler. I would be visiting on Saturday and eating well. This is one place that revels in its uniqueness, the walls and counters adorned with memorabilia from Coca-Cola and Elvis. It is right next to Memphis, after all. Walking through the doors is like stepping back in time, just for a moment, to a simpler time without the skewed priorities and frenetic pace that tends to negatively impact everything that is said and done in 2015, no matter where you call home. It is a nice change of pace for those who seek such things. The food itself is what you want in a burger and shake joint: Large portions, good prices, cooked properly. Keep it simple, do it well, bring people back. It's the business model of everything when it is done right. I can see why the place is so frequently packed. In fact, we managed to find the only empty booth in the house at 1 PM. As busy as the Shack may be during the week, the Saturday-only burger menu is a thing of beauty to a carnivore. The only problem is narrowing down the choices, even when room has been saved for at least two. Each burger is offered in two sizes, medium and large, 1/4 and 1/2 pound respectively, but even the medium version of these specialty burgers are sizable. Big burgers are not hard to find, but excellent flavor combinations can be troublesome when restaurants start getting courageous. Fear not. Shake Shack pulls it off. The first selection was an easy pick, with three of my favorite things brought together under the same bun. The Mac and Cheese burger is truly a thing of beauty; a fresh cooked burger topped with crispy bacon and a monstrous helping of homemade macaroni and cheese. Plenty of institutions, including a handful of chains, offer a burger with macaroni and cheese, but the item that should set the burger apart tends to set the burger back, thanks to the usage of processed, generic mac that quickly reminds you how much you are paying for something you could have made better on your own, in your own kitchen, for less money. The mac and cheese at Shake Shack is fantastic on the burger, and the kind of rich side dish that could be a meal on its own. It's that good, and clearly homemade. With several strips of bacon and a fresh bun to go with the burger and mac, and a helping of crispy tater tots on the side, finding a better option on the menu is a challenge. The PBB burger is a twist on the infamous Guberburger, brought to fame by the sadly closed Wheel Inn Drive-In in Sedalia, Missouri and their segment on the Hamburger America documentary. The Guberburger stood out due to its use of peanut butter on the burger, accented with a slice of tomato. The Shake Shack variety takes matters a step further, serving the burger with peanut butter, bacon, and a slice of white American cheese. The combination is risky but the result is excellent. The richness of the peanut butter, the creamy taste of the cheese, and the medium-well burger mix perfectly. The Ultimate BC burger lives up to its ultimate name. Touted as the Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger, the toppings are piled on until the bun can take no more. Multiple strips of bacon, which are a staple of nearly every item on the menu, set atop a variety of cheeses ranging from sharp Cheddar to Colby Jack, and at least one or two more. This is the burger for a cheese lover, a bacon lover, or your everyday glutton. Not that there's anything wrong with that. There is something to be said for a place that knows its role, knows what and who it is, working within that paradigm to reach its fullest potential, while serving every single patron with excellent, expedient, and friendly service, leaving everyone knowing that their business was truly appreciated. Let's face it, not every restaurant, even the small businesses we like to reach out to when we can, pulls that off with regularity. Some, quite honestly, don't care once they have your money. The Shake Shack is special, from the food to the attitudes to the commitment to missions trips that have a wide-reaching, long-lasting effect on lives in Marion, across the country, and around the world. That, friends, is something that you can't shake a stick at. read more

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Visited this place on the way home from a weekend trip to Little Rock. This is a fantastic little family run restaurant that is decorated in nostalgia. It wasn't that busy when we stopped by but it seemed like there were still quite a few locals that stopped by while we were there. We weren't quite hungry for dinner yet so we got desserts. I had an oreo shiver and it hit the spot. This is a great spot to stop and get a bite to eat while traveling or if you live in the area. I definitely want to try one of their burgers next time in addition to a dessert. read more

Great patty melt, even better catfish sandwich. Fish was crispy, not greasy. Didn't order any shakes or ice cream because we were traveling, but I did get a couple of bags of peanut brittle and a fried apple pie. The onion rings are hand dipped, and the fried pickles are spears, not the little annoying chips that other places serve. Sweet tea. read more

Tacker's Shake Shack - Fried pickle. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Marion, Arkansas

Decent food. The chili cheese tots were good. The burgers didn't have much flavor. The employees were very nice and the place is clean!

This is a great little local restaurant in Marion Ar. if your in our little town stop by and try it. I enjoy the Club with Texas toothpicks (onion rings and bell pepper slivers fried) with ranch dressing dipping sauce. read more

By far the best spot to stop between Jonesboro, AR and Memphis. Great ice cream with lots of choices for burgera & fried foods. Catfish plate is always a favorite. The new building is very nice and much more spatious than the original famous shake shack. Would recommend for anyone passing through Marion to stop for a bite or a sweet tooth. read more

This place is soo cool! Totally a blast from the past. A local woman recommended this place to myself and my coworker. I loved that I was able to order a grilled cheese !! The strawberry shakes are amazing too! I will definitely return next time I find myself in Marion AR. read more

The new atmosphere is pretty cool like an old diner,I like their burgers, and shakes, they have a good menu with a selection of different types of food and. I also like the convenience of the drive through window read more

I love this place! The service is pretty fast and the food is pretty good for the morning. Never ate there for lunch or dinner except once. For the first time I went there for dinner I got shrimp. It wasn't that bad and it was crunchy and a bit dry. But, if you go there in the morning, I recommend the Big Ole' Breakfast. The Big Ole' Breakfast comes with an egg, 2 pieces of bacon, hash browns, and 2 slices of toast. Me and my Dad like our egg runny for that meal and I enjoyed it! The hash browns are delicious as well! But, mcDonald's might be a bit better. Overall, 5 stars! Amazing place! read more

All of The food is delicious!!! The ice cream is the creamiest and the bread pudding...OMG!!!! Best little kept secret in Marion, AR

We come here sometimes going and coming from Northeast AR to Memphis and back. AMAZING and in my eyes AWARD WINNING MILKSHAKES! The food is very very good. I usually get a shake and bacon cheeseburger. Fish on Fridays. Very big portions. Check out the ice cream fountain bar. Make sure to put a push pin on the map where you are from! Always excellent service and the manager/owner is always here with a smile making sure you are taken care of. We love coming here. read more

If your looking for a good family to take care of you while travelling on the road, come here! I've been coming here for 45 years. This place makes you feel so warm and happy when you leave. And they have the best ice cream in the Delta area!! read more

If you want some good old fashion milkshakes or malts. This is the place to be. Good hamburgers too.

The food was delicious! We made a quick stop for dinner on our road trip down to Texas; called in our orders and they were ready to pick up in 15 minutes. We got burgers - both were fantastic. I didn't get the caramelized onions I requested to add onto mine, but it was totally fine, the burger was great without them. I would highly recommend the fried pickle spears too, with ranch (If you're weird like me and enjoy stuff like that) ...SO good. read more

This place is awesome i have been going to that place since I was a little kid and they have awesome shacks and other awesome things too and they also ended up remodelling there place so yea and this place is a great place for people who are travelling or had a family read more

I have gone to the Shake Shack ever since I was a little boy. My grandparents would take me and it's never been less than a great experience every time. The staff, the environment, and most importantly, the food and shakes have been a 10/10 for every visit. The Shake Shack is a must go to place! read more

Very underwhelmed. Stopped for lunch based on reviews. If you like under seasoned, bland food, then this is the place for you. 3 out of the 4 of us ordered some type of burger and fries. Not one of the burgers was seasoned with salt or pepper. No salt on the fries either. They had a big crowd and were busy. We waited about 15mins for our order and none of it was hot. We didn't try desserts. read more

Great spot to grab a bite off the freeway! Drive the extra block and get some homemade soup, burgers and deserts. read more

Tacker's Shake Shack - Tang Pie - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Marion, Arkansas

Whatever you do, don't pass this wonderful place up. We stopped while traveling thru and my daughter and I had the best burger in years. It's family owned and the matriarch had us put a pin in the map. They are a down home beautiful experience. John Wayne Burgers, Tots and fried pickle spears! read more

Tacker's Shake Shack - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Marion, Arkansas

The shakes here are really yummy. I like that they have specialty flavors, not just the regular "run of the mill" flavors. Most of the sandwiches and burgers are quite tasty. It's a small family owned business, nothing fancy. That said, they've got some cool Elvis memorabilia. read more

This will be my new favorite place to eat on my way to Memphis. The staff were very friendly, and even gave us a little history of the area. My friend tried the Sultana burger (4 patties, cheese, hash browns, chili, bacon) and received a T-Short for finishing it under 30 minutes. All the food was fantastic and the atmosphere was great. I'll be back as soon as I'm in town! read more

I love this place...the food is great...they have a unique and exciting menu. You will wanna try everything on the menu. The staff is even better. read more

This place was pure hometown homemade goodness. Awesome food and service ! From the hand battered and fried chicken strips to the loaded mac & cheese...to the mushroom and Swiss burger with sweet potato fries...to the homemade desserts, malts, and shakes... EXCEPTIONAL read more

The lady at the Arkansas Welcome Center recommended this place. It's was definitely a local favorite. Great milkshakes, fried fish and slaw. All homemade. Great service! read more

We took a group of 34 kids here to eat lunch. The orders were taken and filled quickly, food was great, and the staff was really sweet. I will be back soon read more

"Big John's Shake Shack"... triple WOW! Loved the Elvis atmosphere... servers were so friendly! Between us we had the homemade Mac n cheese (AMAZING)... Big John burger (delicious and just the way we wanted it)... Rooster Cogburn, which was a grilled chicken sandwich with bbq pork (fantastic).... tots and fried pickles (both were terrific and NOT greasy!)... and shakes for both of us! YUMMY on everything we had! read more

Just ordered the catfish dinner, chicken strips dinner and cherry fried pie. Had it delivered for the first time. It arrived about 15-20 minutes after I placed my order and everything was hot and VERY DELICIOUS! read more

Great true local American place. We really liked the JJs and specialty burgers were also good. Strawberry shaker was great! Perfect stop

Really good burger and shakes! Had the Ultimate Bacon Cheese and Tots. Saw the John Wayne (big and yummy looking) and Garden Burgers - both looked great. Had the butterscotch shake, PB and fudge, was good. If ur passing through or local or looking for a fun run on a date night, this is a good place. People are super friendly and informative to the menu. Take CRedit. read more

An excellent example of a local joint. Burgers were good - I was surprised to find that the mushroom Swiss burger came with bacon on it - score! Crinkle-cut fries were fresh and hot, and the milkshakes came in so many flavors it was hard to choose. Everything was cooked quickly and tasted great. read more