Any time we're craving a burger or hot dog we know we're getting what we want here!! The service is great!! It's a nice little place to enjoy that craving! I got the Chili dog, I really like the flavor of their chili, to me this is the quintessential hotdog chili. Not sweet like some places... my sister had the same. We split the firs and onion rings. Loved them both. Everything hit the spot and I forgot the picture of my chocolate shake which was delicious too!! read more

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Very basic but cheap and a nice dining area When I talk about burger shacks, this is the place that comes to mind. The burgers are straight up ground beef, the fries are bagged and the shakes use an off the shelf soft serve mix. It's not glamorous eating, but it's functional. I'm not opposed to this style of location, so long as they are priced appropriately and they recognize their limitations. Be nice, be quick, and make it just a little better than the rest and you can thrive. Server was very nice, location does look like much from the front but the inside has a nice appearance. The food is lackluster, exactly as presented on the menu. They do grill their buns in butter, and the flavors of their soups and fries are present and front facing. Burger was overcooked and unseasoned, hot dog was grilled well though. Easy fixes though, season the patty and 1 minute quicker off the grill and everything would be much better. it's actually pretty cheap as well.$5 for a foot long hotdog and $9 for a mushroom Swiss burger is pretty reasonable. They are not a fast food joint, but they are relatively quick and the quality is better than a chain as well. This is a spot that I would imagine a family would go to for that quick bite. It's basic but better than what you would get from any of the chains around. Price is good for the quality, and it's very much a burger shack. Go in expecting that, and you'll have a good experience. Not worth a trek though read more

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Just happening to be in the area, Zack's seemed like a great opportunity to sample this much praised establishment; and, so I did. Over the years, this not so much to look at address has housed everything from middle of the road diners to higher end restaurants; and, the impression I got when I entered was that each of them had left some of the decor behind. That being said, It was clean and comfortable, with a homey feel to it. The staff at the counter was welcoming and courteous, giving each of the steadily flowing customers her full attention. I ordered the double 'shroom burger and took a seat for what would a less than ten minute wait. Upon removing the foil wrapper, it was clear that the two prominent Patty's, inside a soft bun, would be enough to satisfy my hunger; but, knowing that there are plenty of unappetizing things that could fill my belly, the taste was my main concern. So, I bit right in. My first bite, and all that came after, proved each, thick, patty was packed with juicy goodness, but not so much that I would wearing it on my jacket. The 'shrooms provided a pleasant after taste, that couldn't be denied. So, why three stars? One word: mustard. With each bite, my fingers were coated in yellow, making me think I should have taken more napkins with me. The cheese, although plentiful, was rendered flavorless by this over ample condiment. In short, what started off ahead, ended in a mid place finish. At just over twelve bucks, before tip, the price seemed fair, considering prices these days. In the end, I felt I could have done worse; but, I could have done better. read more

Zack's Burgers & Shakes - 'Shroom Burger - American Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

What a great burger shack!! This is exactly how you do a great burger shack... small to-the-point menu, homemade and executed correctly. The staff was super friendly and partnered with a cute and comfy diner-like interior makes for a great quick eatery. We started with a cup of beef stew (homemade and delish) and a peanut butter milkshake. Very much appreciate the large pieces of pb cups in the shake - partnered with a large straw. Then came the dog, hamburger, and fries. All executed well. Overall, will definitely return if we are in the area for a classic burger shack lunch/dinner. read more

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Ate there a few times now. Good food, good service, casual atmosphere and good prices!

Not long ago, I tried to visit Zack's for the first time at their old location, only to arrive and discover that they were in the process of moving and closed for an indefinite period. I'm not going to lie -- I was fairly annoyed at the time because I drove out of my way to visit and they didn't post that information on any Socials that I could find to give people like me a heads up. I learned last week that they were in their new Berlin location near Coles Road Brewing, where I believe a restaurant called the Cornerstone may have been. Since I was nearby, I decided to try again. I'm now a fan of their food. The inside is small, but nice. The outside at this stage is not a plus and they have temporary signage that is not eye catching. I assume that's all in process. I ordered a BYO double smash burger with Swiss and sautéed mushrooms, onions and chipotle mayo. The burger was huge and the patties were juicy. The burgers needed a bit more salt, but the cheese, onions and mushrooms were all very good. I'm fairly certain they missed the chipotle mayo because I don't see it in my pics and I didn't taste it. By the time I noticed, i just went with Ketchup. In any event, the burger was very good and had the potential to be great. The fries and my peanut butter shake were both good. The fries seemed a bit battered and cut to medium. The milkshake was handmade and tasty. It had chunks of PB cup -- I believe. I definitely recommend checking out Zack's at their new location. And I wish them luck. I also encourage them to use their Socials better in the future to keep people updated. 4.25 Stars read more

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Best burger, cooked pink great flavor and so juicy. Our server Daisy was a delight, knew the menu and made great recommendations. I'll be back. read more

It's a very good place to go family owned business. Food is top five my favorite color of soups, steak and cheese. And their cheeseburgers are top five really anything on the menu is top five quality food read more

Very yummy will come back great service reasonable prices nostalgia atmosphere crispy garlic Parmesan fries were very tasty the burgers were cooked to perfection read more

Zack's Burgers & Shakes - Yummy crunchy garlic Parmesan - American Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

I stopped at Zack's Burgers and Shakes on Saturday afternoon, and had a great experience. I ordered a mushroom burger, garlic fries (omg) and a strawberry milkshake. I ate inside. Everything was clean and the food came promptly. I think this is a hidden gem. I'll be returning to try other items on the menu and order more fries. read more

Zack's Burgers & Shakes - Garlic fries, mushroom burger and strawberry shake. - American Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

Great burgers, fries and shakes, friendly service, very reasonable prices. What's not to like?

Pleasantly surprised. It was my first time here. The service was great and the good even better. Chili cheese fries were a hit. We got the Baja burger and a special sandwich. We will be back. read more

Lots of room for improvement here. Upon arrival, you realize this place is located in the back corner of a strip mall that looks partially abandoned in the middle of no where. Then upon walking in, this place seemed a little dark and depressing. Reminded me of when a store closes down for the day and they leave the emergency lights on to deter midnight robberies. They need to work on making this place more friendly and approachable. The person taking care of us came off as rude many times. Like at least pretend you care. We ordered this mushroom burger, a baja burger and some french fries. All were very good. Tasty and greasy goodness. Exactly what you would expect from a restaurant like this. In my opinion, you should just order your food at the counter and seat your self. That would be much more appropriate for this type of burger joint. That being said, overall, Goldburgers blows this place out of the water. Like how do you run out of chocolate ice cream for your milkshakes? You couldn't just sacrifice a few dollars and drive down the street quickly just one time? Sorry, I had to say it. read more

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TO DIE FOR! The burgers are 1/4 pound and they taste so good. The vanilla shake was rich. The interior is comforting. The service was excellent. read more

Classic Americana for sure. Classic mom n pop joint. Kind of reminds me of the first place I worked in. Love the burgers. The Zach burger had awesome flavor and a touch of crunch with potato chips on there. Yes I'm addicted to potato chips and apparently Zach is too so that suits my needs perfectly lol. The black and blue burger is fab too. The junior is good if you're not super hungry and the double has a second patty if you're hangry or just plain have a hankering to chow down. The onion rings were huge and tasty. The sweet potato friends were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside (in a good way). Will definitely be back to try more burgers and the list of milkshakes is calling my name. Salted caramel and Reese's?!? Yes please. I would have indulged in one today but it was a little too chilly... but that will be changing soon. Looking forward to it! :) read more

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First time here and so glad we found this place! The girls working up front were so nice and welcoming. The food was so delicious! The burger and cod sandwich was so tasty!! The French fries were so crispy too!!! If you go, definitely get a milkshake too!!! We'll definitely be back, this is our new burger joint! read more

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So glad I decided to try a different burger spot than my usual. This is a hidden gem. Friendly and fast service. Burger was good and made as ordered. I definitely recommend the garlic parmesan fries! They're crispy and the best I've had. I'll definitely be going back. read more

Zack's Burgers & Shakes - the outside of the restaurant - American Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

Stopped in for the first time today. It's a hidden hole in the wall with very good burgers made to order.

Definitely worth it! I had a blue cheese burger that was great, as were the fries. The chocolate shake was wonderful and thick. The waitress was helpful and friendly. The Tuesday burger special was a good deal for the two of us. I'm going to remember Zack's! read more

Great home town burger place with lots of variety and great staff. The atmosphere is ok, small and intimate, quick service. Nice and close to home. read more

Went to Zack's yesterday. Tuesday is BOGO burger. It's a little hole in the wall but a great find. I believe they grind their own meat and make the patties. They serve on potato bread rolls and make their own house sauce. If you aren't looking for it, it's hard to find. I recommend making the trip, it's much better than Burger King. read more

Zack's Burgers & Shakes - Burger - American Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

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We have returned twice since our initial visit finding little changed in terms of quality. The first time we happened to be driving by and my wife got a craving for a shake so we got takeout and it proved to be crave worthy. More recently we stopped in for lunch and once again enjoyed a pair of very good, cooked to order, black and blue hamburgers. read more

Was back in CT and after 4 days of Frank Pepe's, I needed a burger and my buddy recommended Zack's. Got the double with cheddar and onion rings. Great stuff. Service was excellent. Mandy was our server and she was quite attentive. Onion rings were great. Only minor negative- bun broke up pretty early. Burgers that awesome need a more hearty bun, but it was minor. If you are in the area, hit this place up. read more

Second visit and the food is waaaaaay better than any other fast food place. The hamburgers taste really good and the fries. They give you a lot of French fries too. If you go on Tuesday's it's buy one get one hamburger. The staff is friendly also. They also accept Apple Pay and free WiFi. read more

Found this place by accident due to traffic detour on way home from Timberlin golf course! Drove by this little plaza many times and never knew there was a burger place was in the back. What a find, great burgers, fries and shakes. Friendly service, have been back once already, my kids love it!! read more

Great spot for a yummy burger + sweet potato fries. Quick and simple, it's all about the satisfying burger. Highly recommend if you're ever searching for a quick bite. The waitress was sweet and the whole place had a great mom+pop vibe. read more

Awesome burgers! Fresh ground burgers with fresh ingredients. The hand cut fries and beer battered onion rings are also delicious! I had the good morning sunshine burger today and it was soooooo good! It's a fresh beef patty with a fried egg, hash brown, bacon, and cheddar cheese on a toasted potato bun...delicious! read more

Zack's Burgers & Shakes - Good morning sunshine burger! - American Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

Good food, fresh and tasty. Shakes are the best. The staff is very friendly and efficient. Been going there for years.

Was excited to try a local place for lunch. The fries were not what I was expecting...the menu said hand cut and there were definitely not and had a coating on them. The burger (junior sized) was not bad. The house sauce is mustard-based and I am not a big fan of mustard. read more

Zack's Burgers & Shakes - Fries - American Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

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This is a great place for a burger. The burger was amazing, the Coke was good and the shake was awesome. The fries however you can go without. They were pretty thin and dries out. Overall, excellent joint--with must order burgers; free tip order the double! read more

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Even though there was a little bit of a wait because they were short-handed , it was worth the wait. The burgers were phenomenal the sweet potato fries were awesome the onion rings were great crispy and the shakes look great. I recommend this to everyone go try Zacks you won't be sorry read more

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Absolutely fantastic service and the best burger place in CT, No matter how far away you live the drive is worth it also it's not expensive at all for what you get. Definitely put this on your map. read more

Definitely in my top 5 favorite burger joints around the country, the staff is friendly and loves to joke around! If you're anywhere near by within a 100 mile radius it is 100% worth the detour. Whether you're bringing your family or just coming in for yourself it's the perfect place to cure that afterwork hunger. My two personal favorites are the Baja burger and the good morning sunshine. Their shakes are the perfect blend of flavor and texture the salted caramel is my flavor!! Keep up the fantastic work guys!! ~TJ read more

Looks can be deceiving for sure. This place is located at the back/side of a semi abandoned shopping mall and when we went inside it was a little on the shabby side, I will say this is during the takeout only, covid 19 way of life so it might be just how it is for now. Not sure so I won't judge that too much. I'd rather judge food anyways, and let me tell you this place doesn't disappoint. Three of us went and had our meals outside. My wife got a build your own burger (only thing we got in the group that was a little underwhelming LOOKING but she said it was great), and cheese shoestring fries which was great. Tons of cheese etc. Her brother got the Zack burger (obviously his name is Zack so he had too), and the Parmesan fries which I tired and loved. I grabbed a double good morning sunshine burger which is a burger with egg, bacon and a hash brown patty. Also had a normal size all beef chilli cheese dog. Both were as good as they looked. Three of us got milkshakes. One chocolate lovers, one peanut butter and a vanilla. All were excellent. We will definitely be back for more. read more

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Tonight we tried Zack's for the first time. We ordered several burgers and a variety of fries. The hand cut fries left something to be desired, possibly they just did not travel well. The sweet potato fries were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, salted well and not greasy- perfect!! The chili cheese fries were good. The high road burger was AMAZING, the burger itself was not dry and all the toppings complimented it perfectly. Definitely will be returning! OH and the milkshake was delicious. Also has Gluten free buns for those who are celiac or gluten free, and they were tasty not crumbly as other gf buns I have had. read more

Went to Jake's for dinner and it was busy. The worker were great and the service was great. The food was cooked as ordered and delicious. Highly recommend! read more

First of all, my order took 45 minutes when I was told 15-20. Also don't even bother to order something that isn't on the menu. They get "overwhelmed" with big orders and never get orders 100% right. They leave ingredients off even when it costs extra to have them on there. This is one of many disappointing times. read more

This hidden gem is fantastic! It's tucked around the backside of the ferndale plaza. They've only been open about a week. You order st the counter and they bring it to your seat. The burgers are delicious. I ordered the Jr mushroom burger and it was a substantial portion. The Reese's peanut butter shake is out of this world. The handcut fries were also good. We tried the regular ones. Next time we'll try the sweet potato fries. The staff was all super friendly. We will definitely be back again. read more

Took the family here for a burger tonight. My daughter eat here last week and said we all had to go she liked it so much. We order 5 burgers (3 doubles), 5 shakes and a large fry. Everyone enjoyed their burger and shake. Price was reasonable. read more

Zack's Burgers & Shakes - Breakfast burger - American Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

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This new burger place is absolutely amazing. Very similar to five guys or mooyah but better quality. Side orders of fries/milkshakes are huge and so are milk shakes. Only reason I gave them 4 stars is because a to go order that I order 30 minutes before I came took over 15 minutes when I got there. read more