Shake Shakehas semi-officially become the Rocketboom lunching headquarters, with many hours spent savoring their delicious flavor. Serious Eats breaks down why these burgers are just so good.
“the Shack uses potato rolls that are part of the Dutch/German/Pennsylvania baking tradition. Even the special sauce, which in California is invariably a Thousand Island variant, is at the Shack much closer to a garlic mayo. It is fair to say that Shake Shack took the West Coast model as inspiration but has put a unique New York spin on it.”
they’re good, but its sort of the same deal with magnolia where people equate the line to meaning you’re getting something amazing. don’t get me wrong they’re good, but maybe a little overrated.
Yeah, I have to agree. While SS may be my favorite burger in the city, it’s not THAT much better than say, Good Burger 6 blocks south, which you can eat without any line. The ratio of tastyness to time spent doesn’t equate. if SS is a 10, and Good Burger is an 8, those two extra taste points aren’t worth the 2 hours of my time.