Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieHip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
What to order: ShackBurger · Crinkle-Cut Fries · Hand-spun shakes / frozen custardFrom Google Maps reviews.
There is something genuinely special about eating at the original Shake Shack in Madison Square Park even though the chain has hundreds of locations now. It started here in 2004 as a hot dog cart to benefit the park, grew into a permanent kiosk, and then into what it is today. On a nice day the line wraps through the park and people seem almost unbothered by it, which tells you something. You're outside, you're in Manhattan, there's a view of the Flatiron building, and you know something good is
I know Shake Shack is everywhere now, but there's still something that hits differently about eating at the original one. It started as a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park and eventually turned into this small kiosk that somehow became a global thing. Standing outside with your food on a warm day, watching people walk dogs and kids run around the park, is its own particular kind of good. The ShackBurger is exactly what it should be: a smashed patty with good char, a soft potato bun, real Amer
Honestly, I have never had a burger this good anywhere in the European Union, and even in some parts of America it’s hard to find something like this. The burger was incredibly juicy, perfectly cooked, and literally melted in my mouth. The meat was flawless, full of flavor, and paired perfectly with the crispy fries. The taste is simply unforgettable. If I ever come back to New York, I will definitely visit this place again!
From the Oct 17, 2024 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.