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Custards First Stand LLC
Local(212) 889-6600

11 Madison Ave Lbby 1
New York, NY 10010

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Expert Reviews of Custards First Stand LLC

Citysearch | The ultimate outdoor burger haven in Madison Square Park.

Restaurateur Danny Meyer fashioned this alfresco burger joint as a retro urban retreat. Resting beneath a leafy canopy of trees, the shiny shack's pick-up window, smiling service and "soda pop" marquee recall...
citysearch.com - expert review - 06/15/2006
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User Reviews of Custards First Stand LLC

Yelp.com Review - by Christina M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I did it. I most definitely waited in the 'round the park, zigging and zagging line around the sandy gravelly picnic area. I didn't get the beer from the shorter line to make the wait go faster,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I finally tried the famous Shake Shack today and after paying $13 for a shack burger, fries and a black & white shake, I'm not all that excited. I timed my visit well because the light rain allowed…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rich S.

4.0 of 5 stars. As my female friend said who recommended this place to me: "It's an explosion of warm cheesy goodness in your mouth." I had the double shack (burger with deep fried breaded portobello mushroom "patty"…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by T D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Wait: 30 mins in the baking sun, while watching the pride parade go by. Atmosphere: Fine, but I don't love the pigeons.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by PC W.

3.0 of 5 stars. The opportunity to go to Shake Shack came right after I finished up brunch at Eatery. Not one to turn down food, we hopped in a cab down to Madison Square Park. The line was relatively short for 2pm…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by melanie z.

4.0 of 5 stars. they have arnold palmers here! i like that you can eat outside at tables nicely shaded by many trees with the manhattan breeze running over my sweaty face. that being said, i thought the burger patty…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jodi V.

3.0 of 5 stars. The burgers were pretty good, but probably not as good as at least 4 other places I can think of (Grand Canyon, Paul's, Five Guys, and Corner Bistro). I've also had way better shakes....... and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by lee v.

3.0 of 5 stars. With a great burger, a mediocre shake and fantastic service, this trendy spot is fun to visit but not worth the hype. The shackburger was pretty great -- which is somewhere between good and great --…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by S L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Waited altogether 50 minutes for food. 35 min in line, 15 after ordering. The burgers are smaller than average, so you might want to order more. It was yummy. Like In N Out but better. If they…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by D. R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pretty good Arnold Palmers here. Cold.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John O.

5.0 of 5 stars. It just doesn't get any better than this place. The burger is just magical!
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by foodsleuth j.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place makes good burgers. I love the 'shroom burger and shack burger. You must be mentally prepared to wait in the line. The line can be very long.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carrie D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Seriously one of the best burgers I have ever eaten. I had the shack stack which is a hamburger, cheeseburger, and shroom burger all on one amazing bun. I swear I heard angels singing. The fries are…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Trevor F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I kinda expected to find Shake Shack in some shady alley, next to a sewer with smoke coming out of it and some disgruntled armenian serving up magical burger goodness. Instead it was inside the park…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael D.

4.0 of 5 stars. So much ketchup has been spilled discussing the Shake Shack hamburger that I don't want to contribute further... Except to say that it is very, very tasty and should definitely be included on the list…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Spark V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Shake Shack is just a damn good burger. There's nothing quite like it in the city -
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was pretty tasty. Not too far or hidden like burger joint, thank jesus. Cool environment for eating outside, because im a big fan of eating out..side. The burgers make me no longer miss…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Betty B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Had their portobello mushroom burger. Was alright. Was hungry an hour later. Hey, I thought only fake Chinese food could do that!
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by alisa a.

2.0 of 5 stars. Shake Shack will never be In'n'Out. Once you accept the truth, you can get a burger from shake shack without sky high expectations and the subsequent disappointment. Imagine waiting in a line that…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by MiRIAM w.

5.0 of 5 stars. Serious fuel was in order before a packed day running all over Manhattan. My first meeting landed me right near Madison Square Park and immediately a thought bubble exploded over my head, "SHAKE…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kiki B.

5.0 of 5 stars. is the line worth it? yes. if you work nearby, try cutting out of work just a few minutes early - there's a big difference between 5:50 and 6:10. the food actually comes pretty quickly once you…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeanne E.

5.0 of 5 stars. My friend and I happily put up with the hour and a half wait in line Memorial Day weekend because we knew the end result would be well worth it. The burgers are small but some of the tastiest in the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay, was back to try the Raspberry Jalapeno Ice cream. Delicious, if a bit a odd, as I never thought of combining those 2 before. They have it every Tuesday if you want to try it. My other friend was…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by katie s.

3.0 of 5 stars. It rained a lot yesterday so I finally made it to shake shack to see what all the fuss is about. Overall a pretty decent burger, although I think it's weird they don't put your onions or pickles on…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aleksandra K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think they know very well what they're doing at Shake Shack, and they ain't apologizing for it. Surriously, I have a conspiracy theory that may or may not be true. I believe whole-heartedly that they…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I made a very bad decision coming here on a weekend, right around lunch time. The line went all the way around the park. I had to wait around 45 minutes to get a burger that was the size of White…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jan-Michael C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Shake Shack; I've been here a million times. I'm actually surprised I haven't reviewed it yet. When living in Kips Bay, I think this has to be the shining jewel of the neighborhood, although it's…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Demitasse E.

4.0 of 5 stars. We had such a nice time in Madison Sq. park just waiting for our Shackburgers! And yet, I don't know when's the next time I'll have two hours to fritter away standing in line for dinner. If I go…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chip S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ugh, the wait is forever on a nice day. Which would put the rating down to 3 stars, but, oh well. If the weather is not as great, then it is a little better. It is more an experience than a wait…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jolly W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had heard so much about Shake Shack so my cousin, nephew and I stand in line on a Sunday to wait for these much-heard-about burgers. I am so excited because I know that I am about to experience what…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin E.

3.0 of 5 stars. Concurring with everyone who reviewed this place: the wait is ridiculous! Definitely not worth waiting for more than a half hour, 45 minutes tops. The milk shakes really are perfect, but that's where…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Gotta say I enjoyed the food here, but as stated the wait is recockulous. The Burger is spot on, and the cheese fries were perfect. I love me some government cheese melted on fried potatoes. And as…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Worth waiting for ...

This is probably the only place on earth that I will stand in line and wait for a hamburger. Their hamburgers have to be the most perfectly cooked ones on earth. Then grab yourself a black and white
kudzu.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz E.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have very little patience to wait for...well, really anything, and since I'm not a big burger person I decided to head for the B-Line, of which I was first. Meanwhile, at 11:05 AM, the line for…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ah Madison Square Park! Beautiful people and beautiful surroundings. I was glad to stand in line for the Shake Shack and get their signature hamburger. Yum! Its truly better than any McDonalds, White…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by norm g.

1.0 of 5 stars. people are crazy. i rode by on my bike last month. i saw a line with nearly 100 people. that is a very long line.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Micah s.

2.0 of 5 stars. Over Rated is the word If there was no wait......But there are two.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan K.

4.0 of 5 stars. If one could physically *shake* The Shack, what would come out of it? My guesses are:
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just ate at Shake Shack and feel like my body is working overtime to digest all the amazingly bad food. We went for dinner around 6:15, the line was about 15 minutes. I enjoyed a cheeseburger,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by A. V.

4.0 of 5 stars. east coasts version of in&out? i dont know but id def stick with in&out. im glad i hella waited for an hour to get this food. im not being sarcastic with that statement whatsoever though. i was hella…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim L.

5.0 of 5 stars. The burgers are great - the wait just sucks. Pros: Love love love the burgers, perfect size and really well made.
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Still the best burger (overrated category). just went for actually the very first time this calendar year (queens!!!!!) and it was still great, the burgers are so salty in the best fast food way!!!…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tan c.

3.0 of 5 stars. yea it's good. but damn the line is long. nice way to enjoy some burger and fries in the park. but unless it's the right timing, i don't feel it's neccessary to wait on a line that can go over an…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janel Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good burgers, good fries, good location. What more is there to say? Wll, perhaps, the only thing not good is the wait...especially if you're hungry! If you're with more than one person, I'd recommend…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sterling M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Definitely recommend rolling up later in the evening, when the crowds die down. My wife and I visited NYC and stayed at a friend's on 24th and Park; he wouldn't stop emphatically recommending Shake…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mimi E.

1.0 of 5 stars. Greatly overrated. I, like many others, succumbed to the hype that is Shake Shack. I waited in line 1 hour and 15 minutes for a mediocre burger and fries. I regret that I will never get that 1 hour…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by T M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Not much more can be said that hasn't been already. Amazing burgers, my favorite is the 'shroom burger.... absolutely delicious. The average wait on the weekend is probably close to an hour, but…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ted W.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Shake Shack changed my life. Previous to eating here, the best burger I have ever had was made by my bible buddy David. He's from Texas, so I guess he knows a thing or two about grilling meat.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Max B.

4.0 of 5 stars. When a friend of mine suggested we go to Shake Shack, the name threw me off a bit. I imagined a dumpy little storefront with a toothless former carnie serving questionable meats. When we walked up to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by margs b.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I finally tried the Shake Shack after years of walking by and thinking the people waiting in line were nuts! It took about 30 mins during peak weekday lunch time to get to the front of the line and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin D.

5.0 of 5 stars. What else can I add? Amazing, fantastic, wonderful. Can't wait to go back.
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jason k.

5.0 of 5 stars. Long line!!! But worth it! Try everything! Order everything and take a bite, cuz it take about 30-40mins to reach the cashier to order, so get as much as you can out of it.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Geraldine M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just saw this being reviewed on the Food Network and felt inclined to review before I forgot this place of heavenly goodness! I live nearly 3,000 miles away on the West coast and this is still one of…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Phillip L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went on Memorial Day around 11:40am and the first line was only about 25 minutes with a 15 minute wait for the food after we had ordered, which isn't too bad I guess. Tried the Shack Burger…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda V.

4.0 of 5 stars. It almost seems silly to add yet another review, so I'll keep it short and sweet. The shroomburger was oozing with cheese, the fries were crispy and fresh, and the shake was thick and delicious. The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Will M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is *the* place to get a delicious burger. Period. No qualifications. If you are in New York, you should be on line right now. If you're not in New York, you should be on a plane right now.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Big A Little A.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I think of good burgers, i think of melted cheese on a patty wrapped in parchment paper. The wait is horrendous but after sinking your teeth into one of those burgers, it makes you believe there…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana L.

2.0 of 5 stars. uhm...man. i was expecting amazing. and, it was a mediocre burger and shake. terrible dog. and, good fries. but for one hour wait. uhh. no. in and out, people. in and out.
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yes, the wait here truly sucks. But I think it's worth it. Clever people will go at off times (11am, 3pm are good examples). This is my favorite burger in the city. They only cook them medium…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think the burgers here are pretty damn good. The fries are great too and the milkshakes are *amazing*. And it's pretty cheap too. The secret is to go on the later side (like 10ish) on a weekday,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lara R.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I finally did it. I caved. Or more like I took advantage of my random day off and decided to hit Shake Shack without the pressure of a time crunch or the annoyance of killing a beautiful,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer M.

5.0 of 5 stars. As I am writing this review I am noshing down on french fries from the Shake Shack and they are, without a doubt, the most delicious fries I've tasted in a long, long (perhaps ever?) time. They are…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went up to the Shack for my first Shroom Burger of the season... It was rainy so the line wasn't too bad but there will always be a line..
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda D.

4.0 of 5 stars. My cheeseburger was perfect and the fries were crispy and hot. I loved the flavor of the meat and how its charred exterior made the burger more savory.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Oriana J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pros: The location
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by MJ H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Shake Shack's burger is very good. I think it's a luxury version of a hamburger,
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by foodlover a.

4.0 of 5 stars. new york's version of in and out... with a fried mushroom minus the special delicious sause must eats:
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by La Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. the wait: not that big a deal, people. I went at 6:30 on a lovely weekday night, and I was eating my meal about 40 mins after I got on line. any decent restaurant at that time will have the same wait…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by seoulchild ..

4.0 of 5 stars. By now, you know that Shake Shack has a stupid long line. It could even be said that the sheer anticipation of a juicy burger outdoors with a pint might even imbue the burger with an aura of…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick L.

4.0 of 5 stars. my brother took me here this weekend while i was visiting the big city. i really like the setting. the lights and tables make it a nice place to hang out on a warm evening.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite places in NYC. There's nothing quite like a nice Tuesday night in July with a beer, a double shack burger and some cheese fries. Absolute bliss. Check the Shack Cam on their…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by KellsNYC G.

3.0 of 5 stars. There's a lot of time spent wondering what is wrong with everyone here that this passes for incredible. People- it's pretty good. It's 3, maybe 3 and a half stars good.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've gotten a Chicago-style hot dog, a burger, and a burger with the crazy fried mushroom with the cheese inside on it. They were all delicously unhealthy, but oh-so-worth the wait. It's also mildly…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jean-Arellia T.

4.0 of 5 stars. There's a reason why there's a longass line out the front everyday! it's a long line, but it's worth it. suck it up and enjoy the food!
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason F.

2.0 of 5 stars. What is wrong with NYC?...I live not 2 avenues away from Shake Shack, so it's pretty easy for me to get over there at a time where the line is not absurd. Last Wednesday, I waited no more than 15…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love that this place is open til 11 - it'll be a welcome option in the coming spring and summer months! My friends and I trekked up to the Shack after a few hours of beer in the Village. It was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Buo Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a gerat place to go during the summer if you don't mind the LOOONG wait (an hour sometimes). The shroom burger is extremely cheesy, and you can't taste the mushroom. The shack burger is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalia J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wait was an hour. Do not get beer here. We got 2 Abitas and they filled the cups halfway.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chrissie B.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you work in Gramercy or close by and are having a "bad work day" take your sorry self over to Shake Shack and wait for an hour and order a caramel shake (or whatever your pleasure) and sit in the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hooray!! I finally made it to the Shake Shack. A few days ago, with the gorgeous soon-to-be-summer sun beating down on me, a few friends and I ventured the long lines for some tasty gorging.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Shake Shack does not disappoint.. yes you have to wait like an hour and a half on a long line, but in the summer when its nice out - who cares? i was fortunate this past tuesday in that i went to the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gemma J.

1.0 of 5 stars. Another post class eating adventure for my friend S and I. Skipped across to Madison Sq Park - the first beautiful warm day of spring yesterday. We also remembered Shake Shack and were both wanting…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008