Shake shack probably couldn't help but be overrated, but that's no reason to get all negative -- the burgers are still very good. No, they're not big, but size isn't the point here. They are the perfect size for the bun, cheese and toppings and are priced accordingly. I personally find the meat to be a bit too oniony and ""seasoned"" tasting to get the highest marks, but it's still a great place to get a burger fix. Sadly, other than the shakes and ice cream, not much else can earn the same high praise. I've ordered both varieties of their hot dogs (Chicago Dog and the Taxi Dog) and found both to be average at best. Both times I ordered the Chicago Dog, it was cold! and the fries aren't very good either -- they're oily crinkle-cut fries that you could get in any grocery freezer. Should you happen to not have high standards for fries, though, you'll be pleased to find that you do get a lot of them with an order. Skip the fries and just get two cheeseburgers. That'll set you back 8 bucks and you'll be quite full. And get there by 11:30 -- it's a fine burger, but not worth waiting over 30 minutes for unless you really have nothing else to do.
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