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| - This is coming from a devoted In-N-Out fan - why do people continue to compare the two burger empires? The only thing to compare is their respective cult followings. That's it. As far as comparing the actual food, there is no contest. I tried each chain's burgers and fries back-to-back and Shake Shack's burger was clearly superior. The overall flavor is much better and their burgers even look more appetizing. I also like their potato buns A LOT more than In-N-Out's dry, flavorless buns (I always order protein style for this reason). I can't say I'm ready to kick In-N-Out to the curb because, let's be honest, a lot of this has to do with nostalgia, however, I'm giving the crown to the Shack.
The first time I tried Shake Shack (Shackburger), I thought it was good, but not better than In-N-Out. I was going based on my fond memories and how much I enjoy their food. I concluded that both burgers were good in their own ways and that I could enjoy both separately. A month later, I had the opportunity to try their burgers again (Double Shackburger, Shackmeister, Shack Stack) and I couldn't believe how good it tasted! It solidified my thoughts about the quality of their burgers. That same evening, I visited the nearby In-N-Out and much to my surprise, their burger looked a lot less appetizing than I remembered (especially compared to Shake Shack). And all it took was one bite - I couldn't believe the vast difference in taste! It was flavorless. It reminded me how much I dislike their buns. I did, however, enjoy the tangy-ness of In-N-Out's secret sauce.
I still need to figure out what I like best at Shake Shack. I like raw onion on my burger and I have yet to order a burger with it, so that'll be my next visit. I like their natural crinkle cut fries, the Cheese Fries were really good, and their shakes and Concretes are tasty as well. The prices are a little high and the location makes it difficult to want to visit often, but the food makes it worthwhile.
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