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| - My actual rating: 3.5 -btw, when can we start giving halfsies!?
I had average expectations even though a friend hyped the sh*t out of Shake Shack to the point I was convinced he worked in their PR department. I was apprehensive about writing a review for Shake Shack because well, I just didn't care for it. Especially those super salty, crinkle cut fries that make me feel like I'm eating cafeteria food -remember those yucky Ore Ida fries? Or its overwhelming prices and lack of a salad option -YES, I do realize it's a BURGER place but at these prices and the fact they are closer to a restaurant than a fast food establishment, they could have at least one salad. I mean, even Jack in the Box has salads... Just think about it.
Ordered:
- ShackBurger - double cheeseburger topped with lettuce, tomato, and ShackSauce.
- Crinkle Cut Fries - cripsy, crunchy, salty potato-y goodness! (copied from their menu. Oh yes, they do mean salty.)
- Beer Float - beer with a scoop of ice cream. Pretty self explanatory haha.
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for shelling out a few more dollars for a great, restaurant worthy burger (like at BurGR ;) but not at Shake Shack. Although their burger was good, it didn't WOW me. Neither did their "oh so famous" crinkle cut fries, or their beer float. And call me a snob, a B, or any other name because you're one of those die hard SS fans but at these prices, I expect to be WOW'ed or at least impressed.
But I'm not saying they don't make yummy food, because they obviously do which is why they're expanding; [it's just not for me]. I waited to read Kevin's response to the whole Shake Shack vs In-n-Out debate: http://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/shake-shack-vs-in-n-out-which-is-better-shake-shack-or-in-n-out But I couldn't agree more with his points. I think if there's a next time, I'll stick to dessert only and maybe a Bag 'o' Bones for my puppy... that's if I get a puppy too lol!
**try it for yourself and form your own opinion; because that's what yelp reviews are: each individual's opinion. :)
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