Lines are for blow and fades not snacks.
The infamous SS graph. You could take your chances and use the graph to map out your meal or goto the site and check out the cam. Gay.
Well, a second Shake Shack opened right up the block from work and my client persuaded me to fuck off our session and go eat. Whatever, I was still getting paid.
Suprisingly, even just after the lunch rush ~2pm, the healthy line moved rather quickly. Plus just like in Friday's, you get a little pager so you can order and grab a seat. The accomodations are pretty welcoming with tall windows so passer-bys can watch you stuff your face.
Upon ordering, I was still a skeptic, but as a professional fat-ass, I was excited to get my grub on. I kinda got a little stage-fright at the register as a virgin Shake Shacker. Getting a decent "In & Out" style meal in NY is next to impossible; so it's always Turkey Wraps or Slices.
Once I finally got my tray down, I couldn't believe the goodness on the table: Double Shackburger (lettuce, tomato, ketchup and even their secret sauce; which I normally hate- but they only schmear a hint of the sauce so you don't get mayo-grossed out), Krinkle Kut fries, large Fanta Grape, and a "Shack Attack" Shake: chocolate custard, hot fudge, chocolate truffle cookie dough and valrhona chocolate chunks, topped with chocolate sprinkles.
The burger was pretty damn good. Tastier than a 5Guys, but not quite Burger Joint. If only Burger Joint did a double. I loved how the patties weren't perfecty round: fresh cut meat like from the butcher, but oddly shaped like when fresh cooked. The fries win hands down. I'm not a big fry guy but put some Ore-Ida Krinkle Kuts or Tater Tots and I'm sold.
The winner for me was the Shake. Probably, the best I've ever had. No joke. Spoon only with not run-of-the-mill ingredients. A bite with some whole almonds and those valrhona chocolate chunks was kill. I'd wait in line for a shake only.
So in conclusion, Shake Shack wins best joint by a small margin, not for decor (although I do enjoy the indoor seating) but because the shake menu fucking kills. Get Some.
