Why I love IN-N-OUT:
- Fresh Ingredients
- Lightly Toasted Buttered Buns
- Creamy Shakes. If you don't mind mixing flavors, try their Neapolitan shake. It's not listed in their store menu b/c its a "secret."
- Extremely AFFORDABLE!
- Double-Double Animal Style. You won't see this on the menu board either. This is off their "Secret Menu."
- Fast and Friendly Cashiers
- Yummy Pink Lemonade
Whats "OK" about IN-N-OUT:
- Mediocre Fries. A fellow Yelper, Ben G mentioned "they get cold very quickly." I completely agree.
- Thin (but tasty) Meat Patties
I love Shake Shack for many reasons. It is definitely pricier than In-N-Out, but for the quality and deliciousness, its worth it. Eventhough Shake Shack's fries are just OK, I like their fries better than the ones at In-N-Out. The meat patty at Shake Shack is also thicker and juicier.
Question: Would I visit IN-N-OUT or Shake Shack more if they (in my dreams) opened side by side?
Answer: IN-N-OUT. You get the same high quality ingredients (yes, a thinner meat patty), but you don't have to fork out as much cash! I can do without fries.
This was so worth the walk from the strip (which was NOT bad at all).
{Note} It's packed in here, but people eat quite fast. You should be able to find a seat inside soon enough. If you're going in a big group, it may be quicker for you to find seats outside.
{Tip} Their "Secret Menu" is really not a secret. Go on their website, click on Menu and you will see a tiny folder labeled "NOT-SO-SECRET-MENU." Now you're in the loop :D