From humble cart beginnings to a sought-after burger destination. Famous for quality burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and shakes.
What began as a simple hot dog cart in Madison Square Park has evolved into a beloved burger joint. Known for its high-quality burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and shakes, it offers a modern take on the classic roadside stand. While some diners find it to be a consistent and enjoyable experience, others debate its current standing among a competitive burger scene.
The menu features popular items like burgers, hot dogs, and crinkle-cut fries, often praised for their quality and ability to hold cheese sauce. However, some reviews suggest burgers can be small and lack flavor, leading to comparisons with other burger establishments. The peanut butter shake was a fondly remembered item.
"The crinkle-cut fries are praised for their ability to hold cheese sauce, and the burgers and hot dogs are frequently mentioned as solid choices, especially at the original Madison Square Park location."
Customer sentiment is divided, with some praising its consistent quality and enjoyable outdoor dining experience, while others criticize long lines, high prices, and a perceived decline in burger taste compared to its origins.
Important Note
Some customers have noted long lines and high prices. There's a recurring sentiment that the quality, particularly of the burgers, may have declined since its early days.
"The user had a pleasant experience eating at the original Shake Shack outdoors."
Positive"The original Shake Shack is located in Madison Square Park."
Positive"The original Shake Shack in Madison Square Park is noted as a good place to eat, especially when the weather is nice."
Positive"Shake Shack's original location in Madison Square Park is listed as a New York establishment to consider."
Positive"The hot dogs at Shake Shack are considered better than their burgers."
Positive"Shake Shack's hot dogs are surprisingly excellent."
Positive"The original Shake Shack location in Madison Square Park is considered special."
Positive"Shake Shack at Madison Square Park is recommended as a commercial but excellent option for both hot dogs and burgers, with a great outdoor atmosphere for people-watching."
Positive"Shake Shack is mentioned as a place for burgers."
Neutral"The original Shake Shack in Madison Square Park is suggested for a perfect cookout-style meal with a burger, dog, and beer enjoyed outdoors."
Positive"Shake Shack often has "buy one get one free" specials available through the Uber Eats app for pickup, which can make two burgers cost $12-$14, offering a more budget-friendly option."
Neutral"It was suggested to skip Shake Shack in favor of alternative burger joints like Hamburger America or 7th Street, implying better quality or value elsewhere."
Negative"A reviewer who visited the Madison Square Park location found Shake Shack burgers to be good but not exceptional or "mind-blowing," drawing a comparison to Freddy's burgers. The seating was noted to be great for people-watching."
Neutral"Shake Shack in Madison Square Park is suggested as a good option for eating somewhere outside, making it suitable for casual dining with kids."
Positive"Shake Shack is described as a fun place, with its original location in Madison Square Park offering outdoor seating for nice weather."
Positive"This user expresses strong negative sentiment about Shake Shack's current taste, questioning how it ever became popular if its current quality is considered good."
Negative"They argued that Shake Shack 'tastes like shit' and isn't worth paying for, contrasting its past popularity with Katz's longevity."
Negative"This user highlights Shake Shack's impressive expansion from a single hut in Madison Square Park, implicitly supporting its success in maintaining quality."
Positive"The commenter noted that almost 15 years ago, Shake Shack was unique for smash burgers in NY and its Madison Square Park location made waiting pleasant. They only waited around 20 minutes, not an hour."
Neutral"They passionately defended Shake Shack, particularly its crinkle-cut fries for optimal cheese sauce absorption, and lamented the loss of its peanut butter shake."
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