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| - East Coast competition is always trying to go for a show down in the West Coast. Who has a better burger? Well, in my opinion, it depends on the tier. This place would get tortured against Plan Check. But against, In N' Out, that would be a fair match.
It's been a number of years since I've been to Shake Shack. The last time was in 10 degree weather in Manhattan walking a mile back and forth to my sister's place. Yup, we had frozen custard too. I remember the burger being good but not memorable.
This time in Vegas, I was able to try Shake Shack again. Located at the storefront of New York New York where the roller coasters once ran, the portion facing Las Vegas Blvd. has been renovated with stores new walkway.
I ordered a SmokeShack which is a cheeseburger with applewood smoked bacon, chopped cherry pepper and Shacksauce. I also ordered fries and a Shack Attack Concrete.
The burger itself is very good. It's tasty, meaty seasoned well. The bacon is good makes the burger a bit saltier. Cherry peppers give slight kick and enhanced flavor. Fries are nothing special to my liking. Definitely doesn't seem like it comes from fresh potatoes. The Shack Attack was my dessert for the day and pretty good. It's a chocolate custard, fudge sauce, chocolate truffle cookie dough (thought it was a brownie), dark chocolate chunks, and chocolate sprinkles. Honestly, I liked this better than the burger. The only thing is that I didn't notice fudge sauce unless it got lost in the concoction of ingredients. I also had Abita Brewing draught root beer. This was more sugary than anything else. I missed the strong flavor of sarsaparilla.
The interior is pretty cool with lots some communal seating. Great for catching a game. The vibe is more homely and a variety of other items including hot dogs, shroom burger, cold brew, beer, and wine.
So who wins? In N Out of course. Nothing beats the freshness of In N Out's ingredients of bread made that day, meat never frozen, and freshly cut lettuce and onions (hold the tomato). There is a difference and I can tell. In terms of value, it's about twice the cost.
Shake Shack is a solid burger but I've had burgers similar. I've had Wagyu Chuck at 4th Street Market in Santa Ana and there is a resemblance. Definitely a cool spot to visit. Try the Concretes (frozen custards) for sure. I'm still a fan. Come to LA. I'd come back.
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