Gothamist: Ooooh, Shake Shack Opens Early

Ron

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 21:58:22 -0500

I love the Shake Shack, easily the best burger in NYC if not anywhere. But am I the only one who has to take a massive shit afterwards?

roboppy

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:49:21 -0500

I went for the first time yesterday and...mmm, good stuff. And since they gave out those damn gift cards, that means I must go back. ...When there's no line. Here are some photos I took.

peter

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:22:11 -0500

In all seriousness, this has to be one of the least efficient kitchens I have ever seen. I've seen the waiting for food line have 20+ people, and the folks inside are still making hot dogs one at a time. I'm all for personalized service, but this place needs to kick their employees in the ass and get their work flow in line.

Bob

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:09:17 -0500

Jesus Christ you are going to Hell.

JESUS CHRIST

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:10:57 -0500

I went 3 times today. I also got 5 gift cards for my trouble!!! woohah! A trick to shake shack is to give them a name like "John' or "Mark" and order the cheapest thing like a burger. When they call the order for another John who's probably ordered an entire meal take that shit. you can get 20 bucks of food for like 2 bucks. Another hint is that the shack burger is a waste of money. just order the cheesburger with the works and it's the same thing but a dollar cheaper.

D

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:18:02 -0500

I know everything will be ok as long as there's shake shack.

z

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 18:29:30 -0500

I've never had to wait in line - but then i'm not foolish enough to go during "lunch rush." Hold off a few hours people... Has the line outside Trader Joe's subsided yet? -Z

smitty

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 17:06:26 -0500

Thanks, Tym, love you too. Enjoy your coronary!

D

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:37:53 -0500

Go before noon or after two thirty and you won't find much of a line. All the 9-5'ers tend to take lunch between those hours which creates a killer line.

Andrew J. Lederer

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:20:29 -0500

'Ladies and gentleman, a once in a year event - Shake Shack without a line.' ____________________________________________________________ Technically, I guess, even a handful of people count as a line but I've been to Shake Shack quite a few times without having to wait an appreciable amount of time. (Actually, many of my experiences have been like what's shown in the photo used here. There are a number of people waiting but it's not, as you point out, really a line.)

Margaret

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:20:08 -0500

Oh I hate you! I am stuck at home in Brooklyn with no means by which to acquire either a burger or shake. It looks soooooo good. And, really, melted cheese on the side? That is awesome.

Amanda

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 14:40:17 -0500

Gotta love the Skackapalooza!!!!

ann

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 14:34:01 -0500

smitty - their mushroom burgers are really good! it is a lightly breaded, deep fried portabello with melted cheese on the inside. the downside is that i always feel like i'm headed for a heart attack after consuming one.

Tym

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 14:27:13 -0500

hey smitty...no, the mushroom burgers suck. eat meat like a normal human being you idiot.

M

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:47:26 -0500

anyone know how late they're open this evening?

k

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:47:26 -0500

What time is it open until today? anyone know?

smitty

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:26:51 -0500

are the mushroom burgers good? I'm a vegetarian.

mark

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:11:05 -0500

overrated in my opinion, and the lines are insanely long. a better treat is a cheesesteak from the little-known deli marche around the corner on fifth avenue, and you can be in and out of there in five minutes.

Bud

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:50:42 -0500

OMG! I go there all the time becuz I hear it is Carson Kressley's fave joint!

Maia W

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:49:35 -0500

As I just posted on the comments board...they are also giving away free $2 gift cards "for your next purchase"....yay, great food AND free money!

JESUS CHRIST

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:45:19 -0500

OMIGOD! my will to live was starting to wane but shake shack is open. HALLELUJAH