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Shake Shack

Burger Joint, Hot Dog Joint, and American Restaurant££££

City of Westminster, Covent Garden

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Shake Shack

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Ranked #1 for cheese fries in London
"Shack burger, Cheese fries and strawberry milkshake 👌🏼"(13 Tips)
"SmokeShack burger & Concrete Jungle custard both very good."(8 Tips)
"But the cheesy fries are worth it and I'll be back for a milkshake!"(8 Tips)
"For the price, you can do far better - Byron, Patty & Bun etc."(9 Tips)

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MartinaYYJuly 11, 2015
Double shake shack is a must, melty and juicy. Fries are good too. Take a any shake, you can't go wrong with it. A tastier and healthier version of McDonalds. So happy we finally have it in Europe.
NouraAugust 11, 2015
Simply a burger to die for!
Magali MMarch 24, 2015
It smells so good when you get to covent garden that you have to try it. A bit on the small side, but very tasty, and the cheese fries are so good. A bit pricey though.
John GibbonsAugust 13, 2013
Staff are happy to hold a table for you after you order and while you wait if you are dining solo. They can also bring your food over when your buzzer goes off. Really great service. Very friendly.
Yasmina MikouDecember 29, 2015
In the fast food category, it's a simple and good one. I love soft buns. Not heavy unless if you add toppings or double it. Really good fries, you may add cheese on top if you wanna go crazy 😄
Trang BinnyFebruary 5, 2015
I love the cheesy chips because the cheese was super nice but it was more like a cheese sauce rather than real cheese. The burger bun was good but I would recommend you to order double! Not single
Mike YinSeptember 18, 2013
Taste is a tad different than the American counterparts (due to different beef and bacon sources), but it's still very tasty. Go for the Shack-cago dog if you want a great American hot dog style.
Marie-Anne RamondDecember 14, 2013
I visited this restaurant in New York and really enjoyed it. I was not disappointed by this one, located in the heart of Covent Garden. French fries with cheddar are delicious... but not really light!
Veneta NedeltchevaMay 4, 2014
Awesome place for burger on the go (it's really hard to get a table). There is always a q but it goes quickly. Milkshakes are thick and tasty. Reminds me of In n Out Burger in Cali.
Kip WattsAugust 6, 2015
Best burger I've had here in London. I usually don't rate burgers outside of North America but the ones here are legit.
MinistryofWaxingJuly 21, 2013
The burger craze continue and if you're looking for the perfect one -you'll find it here. Simple, fresh meat makes it deliciously irrisistable topped off with their signature frozen custard to finish
Kobbora JungApril 14, 2014
Great staffs and service. I spilled my drink at the table, one man staff came to my table and asked me my drink name which I ordered.After then He brough me a new drink for me! T0T
Laura DoraFebruary 24, 2016
The burgers aren't the best in the city for me but the crinkle-cut fries and shakes are insanely good and worth the visit alone.
Alan BrutenicFebruary 19, 2014
So, Burger was totally awesome, PeanutButter Shake was perfect too. Chips and Frozen custard not so great. Still FiveGuys is winner for me. 🍔👌
Lewy JonesSeptember 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Go on a rainy day - smaller queues, easy to get seats and they have umbrellas if you ask. An get the fifty-fifty. Not too sweet so nice and refreshing with your burger
Andy ThorntonNovember 9, 2013
Try a taste of 80s nostalgia: CRINKLE-CUT CHIPS. Better than other recent US burger imports but need to step up their game to compete with London's thriving burgerama. Rammed with hungry US tourists.
Will MofieldMarch 3, 2016
Not a bad burger and their crinkle cut fries are great, with the backdrop of Covent Garden's historic market building. Burger, fries and drink came to £12+ (a bit pricey), but I'll definitely be back.
Julia SandlerJuly 19, 2013
Been here 10+ times
For first timers I would recommend the shack burger... if you're not having fries, then get 2 single burgers! Shake Shack is my happy place!!
Oskar DahlbomSeptember 29, 2014
The vegetarian burger (portabello mushroom and melted cheese) is the best! And don't miss the peanut butter milkshake.
Alvaro RodriguezJuly 16, 2013
A bit more expensive than in NY but fries and custard portions are much bigger! A burger each and fries to share plus the special flavour custard of the day is the best deal!
Jodi SchneckSeptember 3, 2013
The burger and cheese fries were good - not my favourite in London but good. The ale was excellent. Once construction stops across the way it'll be a much more pleasant lunch spot.
Patrick KjellevoldJanuary 15, 2015
SmokeShack was weaker than I thought. Cheese fries; good and tasty. Good ale. Believe ShackBurger is a better option to go for. Unfortunate, as expectations were high due to talks of an IPO.
Lydia BerkennouJanuary 26, 2015
Could be pretty busy but if you are a burger lover then you must try, they taste just as good as the one they have in New York!
Zahra AubreyOctober 7, 2014
The shroom burger is the best veggie burger I've had in London ! The fries and black & white milkshake is amazing too!
Janet CheungSeptember 1, 2014
Have a little bit of America here. The shakes are really good. Seating outside in square to enjoy
Kate SocatiyanurakNovember 4, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Love the Chick n Shack! The cheeseburger is nice also, no need for any sauce!
V HMay 7, 2015
Burger was an upmarket version of a McDonald's burger. There's other places to go for a decent burger. But the cheesy fries are worth it and I'll be back for a milkshake!
Justin BartonDecember 16, 2013
If you are from NY and are missing home, this is the place to go to get our amazing Shake Shack burgers. Shack Stack and Cheese Fries, FTW!
Ellenka MJanuary 18, 2020
Same quality as in NYC. A lot better than 5 Guys around the corner. Would recommend if you like a full flavour juicy burger
Alexandre PerrinJuly 14, 2013
Been here 10+ times
For a mind blowing experience ask for their Double SmokeShack, and you'll have the best burger you've ever had. Shackburger is nothing amazingl, and single version too small.
FerasMay 15, 2015
The usual shake shack standards, go for the shack burger with some cheese fries and a vanilla milkshake 👌. Enjoy!
Tom PallowayAugust 13, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Madison Square Park in NYC comes to London. These are burgers like our mom made growing up in North America. DO NOT come here on a calorie restricted diet. Yum.
Angela LiuFebruary 12, 2015
The shack stack is absolutely amazing- beef burger with portabello mushroom and cheese. Not to miss the cheesy fries too
Alexia KAugust 29, 2017
Better than McDonalds, always packed though so you must be patient. Worth a try if you are up for burgers in the area.
John GibbonsAugust 13, 2013
A single is small by comparison to other burger places (GBK, Five Guys, Byron, Honest, Patty&Bun, Kua Aina). Could call these "sliders". Could also call these not as good as any of those others.
Simon BaptistOctober 7, 2014
One of my top buns in London. If you are feeling the night before, add a mix your own concrete & cheesy fries 🍔🍨🍟
Malek AlmutairiOctober 4, 2016
Great burger but not worth the investment required. These burgers are goos even great but if you need to sell a kin-deny to pay for a burger it's all wrong.
Arix BiOctober 5, 2016
Soooooo fantastic hamburger! Try also the vegetarian one! Yummiiiiii
Lee-Riannan AndraosJanuary 22, 2015
Everything is fab! The veges on the burgers are fresh and there's lots of them. Love this place so much!
Dave MassNovember 25, 2013
You need a good 20 minutes to get your food. This doesn't pretend to be fast food. The frozen custard is excellent and the burgers tasty. Little Expensive but it IS Covent Garden.
Maryam SalamahAugust 16, 2015
Shack burger, Cheese fries and strawberry milkshake 👌🏼
Mike BodenJanuary 14, 2015
Order a double size if you have an appetite. Avoid the cheese fries, they are not like the ones in the USA, which are great.
BarChickSeptember 2, 2013
The burgers come in many shapes and sizes, but we say go for the SmokeShack burger with Wiltshire cured smoked bacon http://barchick.com/find-a-bar/london/shake-shack-london
Brad TMarch 18, 2015
Finally get to try my first one. A good burger (greasy, great for hangovers) but think 5 guys is better.
Alessandro MingioneDecember 21, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Single shack burger, cheese fries, fifty/fifty. Thank me later. Unlike the NYC's joint the queue is manageable.
Jonathan NguyenDecember 30, 2014
The long wait and the cold outdoor seating work against these guys here because you won't be able to get a hot burger here. Better in the States.
Léna Le RollandNovember 3, 2013
Best burgers on earth ! Go for the shake burger w/ cheese fries.
Abeer AbdulazizJune 14, 2019
Very good service and delicious burgers and shakes..the fries are OK .. the price is a little bit expensive
Vic McGinMay 15, 2015
Really just a fancy McDonald's. The same price as a nice sit down meal. I don't rate it. Go to meat market around the corner for a premium burger.
DatJune 9, 2015
Even across the pond, across the sands of time, the burger holds up. Great outdoor scene too

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