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SHAKE SHACK

Shake Shack

Burger Joint$$$$
Harvard Square, Cambridge
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    Carmen R.
    "Black & white shake and crimson red velvet concrete are the best!!!"(6 Tips)
    Tom M.
    "Shake Shack burgers are awesome but this franchise missed the mark."(3 Tips)
    Serguei O.
    "SmokeShack, Shake of The Week and Cheese Fries, best combo ever."(17 Tips)
    Neel H.
    "Chick'n Shack is best sandwich on the menu (I tried all of them)."(2 Tips)
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  • Danillo C.heart icon on user image
    Danillo CorreaMarch 29, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    A gourmet chef making sandwiches... What more can we ask for. A definitive winner, in my opinion, to the In-N-Out sandwich. The food is competitively priced. Double shack and smoke shack are must try.
  • David B.heart icon on user image
    David BJanuary 27, 2015
    The burgers are the best! Great shakes too. The mushroom stuffed with cheese is crazy good. Stack one of those on a regular patty for extra absurdity. Good and good for you...
  • Jackie T.heart icon on user image
    Jackie ToddOctober 21, 2017
    I think everything is good here. The hot chick'n sandwich is spicy but not overpowering. The fries are the best crinkle cuts I've ever had. Shakes of course are great.
  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 2, 2014
    The two-story location is in the heart of Harvard Square, in the former OM space. A few special concretes (frozen custard with mix-ins) pay homage to nearby schools.
  • Neel H.heart icon on user image
    Neel HajareJanuary 30, 2018
    In general, overrated. Chick'n Shack is best sandwich on the menu (I tried all of them). Fries ok. Wine and beer reasonably cheap.
  • Emma S.heart icon on user image
    Emma SimpsonFebruary 18, 2017
    Good, simple but tasty burger! Cheese fries are good too and the crimson red dessert!
  • Nikos B.heart icon on user image
    Nikos BNovember 30, 2014
    I almost lost an intercontinental flight to Paris to grab my shake Shack cheeseburger! Go for it!
  • Dana V.heart icon on user image
    Dana VillmoreJuly 6, 2015
    Love their burgers: tastes homemade and the potato bun is a welcome change. The shakes are also insane but quite pricey.
  • Candid Cuisine
    Candid CuisineJune 25, 2015
    Best best best burger ever. Prepare to indulge in 1500 calories if you're eating burger, fries and milkshake Read more
  • Seong H.heart icon on user image
    Seong HwangDecember 25, 2015
    Much better than Tasty Burger. You can feel the taste is more genuine and soothing.
  • Joshua K.
    Joshua KagiAugust 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    As someone who carries the "West Coast, Best Coast" flag, it pains me to say this, but Shake Shack > In-n-Out.
  • BU Today
    BU TodayOctober 17, 2014
    Known for their burgers, but it’s the hand-cut fries & concretes (dense frozen custard blended at high-speed with various mix-ins) that will have you coming back. Read more
  • James M.
    James McCloskeyOctober 20, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Best burgers ever and their beer selection is good too. Free water!
  • Patrick H.
    Patrick HaneyJanuary 17, 2014
    Yes, they do sell beer here. But you're much better off ordering a concrete or a shake (it is called "Shake Shack" after all).
  • Sofia U.
    Sofia UzJanuary 8, 2015
    Best $5 burger you can get! Don't forget about cheap wine too
  • ᴡ r.heart icon on user image
    ᴡ rFebruary 25, 2015
    The Shack sauce is good to dip the fries in, ask for a side of it.
  • Maxwell Z.heart icon on user image
    Maxwell ZaleskiJune 4, 2017
    Order a bacon burger w/peanut sauce, for a burger similar to a banh mi
  • Ryan M.
    Ryan McMorrowOctober 24, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The peanut butter shake here is often forgotten about, but highly recommended.
  • Rob A.heart icon on user image
    Rob AtkinsonSeptember 13, 2015
    Outpost of the chain. Good hearty burgers. Plenty of seating upstairs
  • Ari J.
    Ari JonesAugust 7, 2014
    Lovely service. Perfect burgers. Try the concrete ice cream blends.
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HoltzFebruary 23, 2017
    Order ahead with their iPhone app to avoid the long waits.
  • Minnie K.heart icon on user image
    Minnie KimAugust 26, 2014
    The original shack burger is so delicious!
  • Margaret W.heart icon on user image
    Margaret WangMarch 24, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Best fast food burger. Miles above In N Out and McD's. Just.. Awesome.
  • Jerome I.heart icon on user image
    Jerome IbanezNovember 3, 2015
    Killer burgers equates to killer crowds. Lines at SS are always long anyway
  • Tom M.heart icon on user image
    Tom ManshreckApril 28, 2017
    Shake Shack burgers are awesome but this franchise missed the mark. Burned burger :(
  • Alex D.heart icon on user image
    Alex DobyanNovember 2, 2014
    Love the ShackStack, and even the veggie burger is awesome.
  • Jake F.heart icon on user image
    Jake FochettaApril 12, 2016
    New chicken shack sandwich is better than the burgers.
  • Max B.heart icon on user image
    Max BrautigamDecember 27, 2018
    The shakes are absurdly delicious, of course
  • Pablo G.heart icon on user image
    Pablo GoldbargDecember 1, 2014
    Great, as they say around. But not the best. Regular size.
  • Carmen R.
    Carmen RiosSeptember 24, 2014
    Black & white shake and crimson red velvet concrete are the best!!!
  • Serguei O.heart icon on user image
    Serguei OrozcoApril 4, 2015
    SmokeShack, Shake of The Week and Cheese Fries, best combo ever.
  • Emmie R.heart icon on user image
    Emmie RamsdenJanuary 8, 2014
    Great view from upstairs seating area. Terrific service.
  • Ali M.heart icon on user image
    Ali MountainMay 11, 2017
    Shack burger & cheese fries... heaven.
  • Amber F.heart icon on user image
    Amber FernaldApril 10, 2016
    Best burger in Boston. Always try the shake of the week.
  • Hallie V.heart icon on user image
    Hallie Verrier SullivanSeptember 11, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The shakeburger, fries and chocolate malt are all delicious.
  • Rem K.heart icon on user image
    Rem KoningDecember 15, 2015
    Fries are consistently above expectations.
  • Adam D.heart icon on user image
    Adam DJanuary 30, 2016
    The Chick'n Shack is amazing
  • Jules F.heart icon on user image
    Jules FalconAugust 18, 2014
    As the name implies, them milkshakes be good!
  • FAHIM M.
    FAHIM MOHAMEDSeptember 25, 2014
    It's different , Harvard taste 😉
  • Jack M.
    Jack McNamaraDecember 31, 2013
    It's a little small and requires patience, but the service is extraordinary.
  • Jay H.heart icon on user image
    Jay HendersonFebruary 21, 2016
    Chicken sandwich = technical perfection
  • 鰆 大.heart icon on user image
    鰆 大葉May 17, 2014
    heavy and rich peanutbuttershake and shack ale - noregrets
  • William M T.heart icon on user image
    William M Tammick IIIAugust 12, 2014
    Great spot to hit up after a Boston Breakers game!
  • Jo L.heart icon on user image
    Jo LafOctober 25, 2014
    Really Good Burger, peanut shake
  • Kevin M.
    Kevin MAugust 8, 2014
    smokeshack is always on point!
  • Jill S.heart icon on user image
    Jill SantiagoOctober 29, 2014
    Burgers, milkshakes, fries!
  • Joseph D.heart icon on user image
    Joseph DineenFebruary 4, 2015
    People love their crinkle cut fries which is way overpriced
  • Aastha C.
    Aastha ChandakJanuary 2, 2016
    Shroom Burger and chocolate shake
  • German S.heart icon on user image
    German SapozhnikovJuly 9, 2018
    There is a free kicker
  • Olexy S.
    Olexy SadovyNovember 16, 2014
    They serve beer
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