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Shake Shack
Burger Joint$$$$
Connecticut Avenue - K Street, Washington
Has a stamp of approval from Washington Post and Eater
"Try the Shake Shack burger and strawberry milkshake!"(11 Tips)
"ShackBurger, add pickles, cheese fries and a vanilla shake, SO GOOD!"(9 Tips)
"Peanut Butter Shake is amazing and definitely try the Shack Stack."(5 Tips)"The SmokeShack was alright but a little disappointing."(5 Tips)
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Washington PostMarch 11, 2013You might have to wait in a long line, but this sufficiently juicy patty tucked into the lightly crisped bun is (fairly) fast food that pays a compliment to the genre. For dessert, pick the Monu-Mint. Read more
Behrad EatsAugust 4, 2015When not in the mood for the burger, opt for ShackMeister Dog™ topped with Shack cheddar & American cheese sauce and crispy ShackMeister Ale-marinated shallots along with a Peach Lemonade.
Stephanie CMay 15, 2013They really roll out the welcome wagon for newbies! Let them know if it is your first time here - the friendly staff will make you feel special. :-)
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Jennifer DenlingerSeptember 2, 2014What isn't good here is a better question. I have yet to find something on the menu that isn't perfectly done and Very tasty. These guys know their stuff. I especially like the fries!
You don't have to be a Meat Lover to eat at Shake Shack... Cheese fries, shroom burger, and a beer. Such a great meal. Also, try the chicken sausage, it's really good!
Colleen NJune 27, 2014Tip from Washingtonian: get the Shackburger. American cheese, Martin's potato rolls, green leaf lettuce, pickles, and mayonnaisey ShackSauce are all these just-greasy-enough burgers need
Cait WeingartnerApril 16, 2013AMAZING burgers! Make sure you get a double & grab a shake or concrete as well. Fries are just okay but the rest of it is well worth it - think east coast version of In N Out
- Nela LichtscheidlNovember 18, 2013The names says it all - It's all about the shakes. You can do a combination of flavors, but I recommend trying coffee, mixed with vanilla. It is quite magical.
Cheese fries with homemade cheese sauce and thick "Concretes" are milk shakes with candy, hot fudge & other goodness mixed in. Their Mon-u-mint Concrete is a mint-chocolate crazy-good concoction.
Michelle BlamJuly 31, 2013I first went to Shake Shack in New York. The place is magical! The food is so high quality but none of that is lost in translation with secondary locations. I stand by the 'Shroom burger.
ChrisMay 27, 2013High quality burgers, however those who enjoy beefier less fine-grounded patties topped with sliced melted cheese instead of cheese goo should go elsewhere (like Black and Orange next door).
Io As SoonJuly 13, 2017Awesome burger very tasteful ! You must test it without hesitation and the shake shake burger is absolutely insane!
Washingtonian MagazineOctober 21, 2011Desserts here are built around frozen custard. It’s blended into killer shakes and “concretes,” a blend of custard and traditional ice-cream toppings such as hot fudge and cookie dough.
There’s only one on the menu you should order: the Double Shack Burger: two Pat LaFrieda beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato & ShackSauce. It's a greasy, gooey cheesy ball of beefy delight. Read more
Morgan ThomasNovember 11, 2014Yummy burgers but don't expect big portions. The fries are not my fav (unless u like frozen crinkled fries) but simple is best here. Go with a (double) cheeseburger. The shakes are not special.
DmitriJuly 14, 2012The custard is... Simply fantastic. Try the plain vanilla with no toppings. Get ice if you get water because it comes out warm from the tap.
Wael JMay 10, 2015Great fries and stack shack + the fact that u need to add pepper and salt to make it eatable 😕
David KirschJuly 25, 2016'Shroom burger is exceptional. Shakes are great, tho' hard to choose between standard and creative flavors.
truly friendly service. get the cheese fries. and don't sleep on the chi hot dog.
Best burgers and cheese fries anywhere. The custards and the hot chocolate are also pretty good.
Brooke KuhnDecember 23, 2013Everything on the menu is handcrafted by the gods themselves and sent down from heaven for humans to enjoy
K StarkJuly 17, 2011When ordering food and a custard, ask them to put a hold on the custard & save your receipt. You can pick up your custard after you eat so it's not all melted!
i know it's a NY import, but it's honestly one of the best burgers in DC. i go simple – cheeseburger with shack sauce – and am never disappointed! all that flavor!
Great food. The shroom burger is really tasty. But the service here is so disappointing. Danny Meyer would be heartbroken if he saw how unfriendly and slow the staff can be.
- When I had my 1st taste, it was love at 1st greasy bite. There’s no other burger that makes me crave it as much as a ShackBurger does. The beef. The bun. The cheese. The grease. It’s just so damn good Read more
Shack burger and shake will never be a bad decision. Busy lines move fast. Food is ready quickly. My favorite place.
The new Smoke Stack (cheeseburger w/ shack sauce, bacon & cherry peppers) is greasy, caloric paradise. SO WORTH IT.
This Shake Shack seriously has the best customer service in the world! One time they mixed up my order and the manager taxied to my apt to bring me the correct order.
Nancy LuckhurstSeptember 9, 2013Shake shack cheeseburger- best burger I've ever eaten! Caramel shake- 2 thumbs up!
Candice BarnesFebruary 5, 2012The "Shack Stack" is overrated and too greasy. Just go with the classic cheese burger and dip those fries in your peanut butter shake. Awesome, right?
The Transit NavigatorSeptember 25, 2011The same delicious food that you'll find in NY, just without the long line. As always, get your Burger, Fries, and Custard!
JeffMay 2, 2013Totally lives up to the hype, plus this location has beer - some on tap, like their ShackMeister Ale!
Sandra RubinchikMarch 17, 2016The Shack Stack. Absolutely worth burning the roof of my mouth every time.
becca gibsonAugust 8, 2014The ShackStack is ridiculously delicious and will give you a heart attack on the immediate.
Stick with a regular Shackburger. The mushroom and smokeshack are fine, but they can't match the simple perfection of the original.
Ege ŞahinNovember 16, 2015The best burger I had ever, delicious! I didnt forget taste of Shake Burger😋
Marcia ChatelainMarch 30, 2014The burgers are so good. I wonder if they add truffle oil to the sauce.
Burgers and shakes are great. Fries suck a big one. Skip them and get a shake instead.
Tom MaxwellDecember 18, 2016Absolutely mobbed on Saturday nights. Order through the mobile app for the least pain.
AlpinWeissE90October 17, 2011Order a side of their Shack Sauce for your fries. They might charge you a bit extra but its totally worth it.
Yasaman MahdianSeptember 17, 2018I don’t know why but my experience here was awful. Neither fries nor the burger was good! Salty and greasy meat and it was also kind of burnt. Fries was not crispy or tasty. Disappointing.
Michael LucasJanuary 24, 2013Awesome burgers, awesome shakes. You can't go wrong here if you like either, it's that simple
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Shake Shack is a modern day "roadside" burger stand serving the most delicious burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more!
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(202) 683-9922
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