More than just shakes...
Shake Shack opened to much excitement in July 2013 and the line up every time I walked past showed it. I never had the patience nor the dedication to go super early so waited my time...
The end of September was the time and upon arriving around 12.30pm, we were at the front of the line and hardly had to wait at all. The people who joined a few minutes later on the other hand had a different experience...
Faced with the menu, most of us went for the SmokeStack (it had bacon, there wasn't really a question) with fries (crinkle cut and all!) and of course, a shake.
The burger was pretty good though not the best I've had. At £6.50 for a single patty the boys were hoping for more but I found the size to be enough. Especially if you view it as a whole meal rather than just a small burger on it's own. The patty was probably thinner than what most would like but once again I didn't find it that thin. The 'chopped cherry pepper sauce' was a lovely addition and really added that extra level of flavour to the burger. All in all, it's not the biggest or best burger I've had but it wasn't exactly minuscule and gross either.
I opted for the cheese fries on a whim and to be that extra bit more 'American' but I'd go for the plain option next time. Fake cheese isn't really a fave of mine...
As a lover of coffee, I went for the Fair Shake which is a coffee shake made with Arabica Fairtrade beans. Milkshake with a conscience and delicious flavour and perfect consistency. Others in the group had the chocolate, black & white (milkier chocolate) and peanut butter and we all slurped every last drop out of the cups. The milkshakes were winners!
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| My SmokeShack, Cheese Fries and Fair Shake... Mmmmmmmm. |
Service was pretty efficient as you would expect from what technically is a fast food joint. (perhaps a slightly glorified one?) There was a bit of confusion with orders and buzzers but all in all they were generally friendly and helpful!
Would we go back again? I think the boys wouldn't be too keen (around £15 in total per person) but I'd definitely be up for it. I've yet to try the frozen custard so I'd go back for that if nothing else... and the shake... and the fries...
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Shake Shack is located at:
24 Market Building
The Piazza, Covent Garden
London WC2E 8RD
Tel: 0203 5981 1360
Opening Hours:
Mon - Sat: 11am - 11pm
Sun: 11am - 10.30pm
No bookings or reservations so time your line up well!
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