http://midtownlunch.com/forums/topic/can-someone-explain-the-mystique-of-shake-shack Food Adventures For Your Urban Lunch Hour en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:53:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://midtownlunch.com/forums/search.php http://midtownlunch.com/forums/topic/can-someone-explain-the-mystique-of-shake-shack/page/2#post-534 Fri, 29 May 2009 17:14:41 -0500 stevenp 534@http://midtownlunch.com/forums/ <p>Only in NYC do people name-drop the beef supplier. </p> http://midtownlunch.com/forums/topic/can-someone-explain-the-mystique-of-shake-shack/page/2#post-528 Fri, 29 May 2009 15:29:44 -0500 flatrock 528@http://midtownlunch.com/forums/ <p>I love the blue smoke burger. By being thicker it also means you can do things like order it medium rare - bloody juicy La Freida goodness!!! </p> http://midtownlunch.com/forums/topic/can-someone-explain-the-mystique-of-shake-shack/page/2#post-527 Fri, 29 May 2009 15:04:59 -0500 ESNY 527@http://midtownlunch.com/forums/ <p>ok, Yvo, you got me. The contents and preparation of the burger are identical. Same exact meat blend/source (both danny meyers restaurants), same cooking method, same salty crust. The difference are the size and the bun. Blue Smoke uses a sesame seed bun. Its a pub-style shake shack burger. I have heard that you can ask them for two smaller burgers rather than one large one and they'll do it free of charge, but I cannot confirm. </p> http://midtownlunch.com/forums/topic/can-someone-explain-the-mystique-of-shake-shack/page/2#post-524 Fri, 29 May 2009 14:18:59 -0500 Yvo 524@http://midtownlunch.com/forums/ <p>MarisainMidtown - the food IS made 2 minutes before. It's freshly made when you order it, thus the wait sometimes being completely ridiculous. </p> <p>Also, I took a peek at the Shack cam this morning around 11:30 when it was still rainy and gross and was surprised to see how long it was. Seriously, I don't think it's worth waiting an hour in line just to order for these burgers, but they're damn good.</p> <p>And not to be nitpicky, though I guess it is, but ESNY - if the burger is double or triple the size, it is NOT identical to the SS burger. Part of the appeal of the SS burger is that it's sized properly for my personal tastes. </p> http://midtownlunch.com/forums/topic/can-someone-explain-the-mystique-of-shake-shack/page/2#post-523 Fri, 29 May 2009 14:10:48 -0500 win 523@http://midtownlunch.com/forums/ <p>IMHO Burger Joint is way better than Shake Shack which reminds me of the funky taste from the black label @ City Burger. If you go to Burger Joint avoid the prime lunch hours .. 3:30 to 4:30 in the afternoon and you'll get your order quick </p> http://midtownlunch.com/forums/topic/can-someone-explain-the-mystique-of-shake-shack#post-519 Fri, 29 May 2009 13:11:24 -0500 MarisainMidtown 519@http://midtownlunch.com/forums/ <p>Went there for the first time yesterday for lunch. I had heard the hype since I moved here last summer. I've got to admit it, it lived up to all the talk. The line moves fast (I went there @ 12:30 peak time and got my food before 1) and the food tastes like it was made 2 minutes before. The patty is incredibly juicy and delish, the bun is sweet and tasty, and they use very very fresh veggies. I also heartily enjoyed my vanilla shake, though I thought it was a little overpriced. The burger &#38; fries were a good deal, esp considering the quality. </p> http://midtownlunch.com/forums/topic/can-someone-explain-the-mystique-of-shake-shack#post-513 Fri, 29 May 2009 11:21:14 -0500 stevenp 513@http://midtownlunch.com/forums/ <p>Houston's does have a good burger, but the wait isn't that short. And, it's more of a big bar burger type, closer to Molly's. The Shack burger has that combo of good char and juiciness (as do Burger Joint burgers). Burger Joint and Shake Shack are probably my 2 favorite non-bar burgers in the city to date. Both places generally require a significant wait, though. 5 Guys is further down mu list, and I was disappointed by Blue 9 (smaller patty w/o a decent char or the juiciness of SS or BJ). </p> http://midtownlunch.com/forums/topic/can-someone-explain-the-mystique-of-shake-shack#post-512 Fri, 29 May 2009 11:15:48 -0500 ESNY 512@http://midtownlunch.com/forums/ <p>Shake Shack is one of my favorites but certainly not worth a wait like that. Go walk 4 blocks to Blue Smoke and get a burger there. It is identical to the Shake Shack burger but double or triple the size. </p> http://midtownlunch.com/forums/topic/can-someone-explain-the-mystique-of-shake-shack#post-510 Fri, 29 May 2009 10:51:10 -0500 Goats 510@http://midtownlunch.com/forums/ <p>Agreed--Parker Meridian is on my "to try" list as well...I just need to make it a vacation day or half day friday priority. </p> http://midtownlunch.com/forums/topic/can-someone-explain-the-mystique-of-shake-shack#post-508 Fri, 29 May 2009 09:58:59 -0500 T.C. 508@http://midtownlunch.com/forums/ <p>I never had it before. I really like burgers but Shake Shack? Ehhh. I'll avoid their hype for as long as I can. Haha. If anything, I haven't even eaten at Burger Joint @ Le Parker Meridien yet. They might be more worthy of trying. </p> http://midtownlunch.com/forums/topic/can-someone-explain-the-mystique-of-shake-shack#post-505 Fri, 29 May 2009 09:48:29 -0500 Goats 505@http://midtownlunch.com/forums/ <p>I appreciate all of your insights. Personally, I would say Houston's around the corner on 27th and park has a far better burger, hands down, but that is likely to be viewed as blasphemy on this board....but there, I said it anyway. Houston's kicks shakeshack's ass when it comes to burgers! Plus, they make a nice honey mustard sauce for the fries if you are into that and you ask nicely.... </p> http://midtownlunch.com/forums/topic/can-someone-explain-the-mystique-of-shake-shack#post-504 Fri, 29 May 2009 09:40:40 -0500 stevenp 504@http://midtownlunch.com/forums/ <p>I live nearby, and I really enjoy the Shack burger. As Yvo said, it is a solid burger, far better than average, and it is also very consistent. Every one I've had is really tasty. The price isn't so bad--the double shack is pretty filling, and I've paid more for worse burgers. I can't think of a better burger value in the area (quality for the price)--maybe Molly's if you want a big "bar" burger.</p> <p>I agree the line is silly, and waiting an hour or so in line is not worth the hassle. Unless it's nice out because you're in the park chatting with friends, etc. Which makes it not so much of a "horrible wait in line" but just hanging out having a good time and anticipating a good burger. There is a huge working crowd in line on nice days, though, and I am amazed that they all have a long enough lunch break to spend in line.</p> <p>Sometimes I will hang out in the Shack area tables working, and just the smell of the burgers is pretty satisfying. (Until I eventually break down and have to get something to eat!!!) </p> http://midtownlunch.com/forums/topic/can-someone-explain-the-mystique-of-shake-shack#post-498 Fri, 29 May 2009 08:43:21 -0500 Samwich 498@http://midtownlunch.com/forums/ <p>i think its not just about the food its more the experience...your in the park..your waiting for food which kind of makes you hungrier as your wait...and lets be homnest its a pretty solid burger. its probably more fun if you go with friends and just enjoy and relax but i guess if you are just going alone trying to get a quick bite you should look elsewhere to satisfy your hunger...i still think its awesome though. </p> http://midtownlunch.com/forums/topic/can-someone-explain-the-mystique-of-shake-shack#post-488 Thu, 28 May 2009 16:56:58 -0500 dmax 488@http://midtownlunch.com/forums/ <p>agree completely, shake shack may be the most overhyped aspect of the already usually overhyped food scene here. I feel like this is exactly how most chains get their start, one place gets this huge cult following (it seems especially contagious in NY), next thing you know they're opening up a few branches in the city and at stadiums, 10 years from now the chicago midtown lunch correspondent will be lamenting the arrival of another generic shake shack burger chain where some interesting place once stood. </p>