Delicious burger. Friendly local service. The most extensive range of ice creams ever. I love that this is very authentic and down to earth. And great quality at a decent price. We sat outside because we had our dog with us. That's the only downside to this place- Manatee Avenue traffic. read more

This place is INSANELY priced. They lie about having homemade ice cream when it's hand scooped from the container and freezer burned!!! They will charge you 8 to 9 dollars for a scoop of it. I don't consider myself a picky person and can pretty much make anything work, but I've never had more awful ice cream. On top of that, their customer service is absolutely awful. The guy taking my order was incredibly rude and impatient. I asked him one or two questions and then after him making me feel guilty or stupid about asking I stopped. I wish I would've asked more because then maybe I would've realized that their ice cream is absolute garbage before wasting $20 on a sundae & a double scoop. No I am not joking. This is no tip also!!!!! They purposely overcharge people and forced them to use cash which is also crazy because they aren't required to have any overhead fees for the credit cards because they don't allow them. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this place. read more

Small hot fudge sundae, small fry, small scoop of Oreo hard scooped ice cream= $20 INSANE pricing. NO card, only cash. Awful customer service. So so disappointed. The cream was freezer burned. The soft serve sundae has hersheys syrup, not hot fudge. Save yourself money. This place is an absolute dump. read more

it's kind of a cool spot just because you know it's been there forever. I can appreciate the fact that it's cash only. But knowing that it's cash only their prices are way too high. I'm sure 50 years ago 20 years ago 10 years ago they were reviewed as an inexpensive alternative. But given that they HAVENT invested much money at all in the ambience or the amenities. It's pretty pathetic they charge as much as they do.. I mean, if it didn't have this many stars, I would never pull into this spot. It's dirty and extremely simple. Which I'm OK with, but lower all your prices by at least a dollar or more. That would be fitting. read more

It is July and we got to sit inside at the air conditioned bar. Outside is covered and doable. I got a double cheeseburger. Do big. I should have got a single. Good juicy burger with everything. Crispy fries. My pineapple milkshake was delicious. Needed a spoon. Service is always friendly. read more

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The Shake Pit is located directly on the south side of Cortez Road. There are plenty of seats. Burgers are plump juicy and well seasoned. The shakes have authentic flavor and perfect thickness. I've been eating here during trips to the beach for decades and it's never disappointed. read more

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This is a cash-only establishment, but don't worry they have an ATM on-site if you need it. There are plenty of picnic tables outside, which makes it a nice spot to hang out, especially in good weather. They do offer some food options like cheeseburgers, hotdogs, corn dogs, and chicken sandwiches, but we came specifically for the ice cream and we were not disappointed. They have both soft serve and regular ice cream, including some specialty flavors. We ordered a banana split with rocky road, triple peanut butter, and siesta sea turtle (all specialty flavors). It ended up costing $17, which felt a bit steep--but honestly, it was huge. Two of us shared it and still couldn't finish. Easily enough for 4 people. The place was packed on a Sunday night around 8:45 PM, just before closing time, so it's clearly a popular spot. If you're craving ice cream and don't mind paying a little extra for a giant treat, it's worth a visit! read more

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I ordered a double hamburger with chili added and got charged fee for the chili . Unfortunately I took this to go and when I got home I saw my burger literally just had 2 patties and small amount of chili ... .. chili burger isn't even an option on the menu and the lady even asked me if I wanted everything on the burger ? lol there nothing on it 2 slices of bread 2 patties and a little chili for 15 bucks ? even more disappointing that they're cash only so I drove all the way to the bank and put effort into trying to this local establishment. Just a terrible first impression read more

This place is horrendous! They treat their employees terribly and the cleanliness? 0. I've had poorly made food that tastes like cleaning solution and for the price? I'd expect better. I'm extremely dissatisfied as this place is so talked up for what it truly is. Inspectors need a visit, some real structure is needed too. Do better shake pit. read more

Dbl cheeseburger and "large" coke for $16!?!? They charge $3.65 for a 20oz drink. What a joke! Jimmy johns charge 2.29 for bigger drink. F this place. Im local but am done spending any $ here. F off!! read more

Amazing as always !!! Best hot fudge sundae ever.... My Mom loves the strawberry shortcake . so glad I found this hidden gem

Prices went up a lot :( shakes/ice cream are still great. Everything else is glorified concession stand food (cooked/fried from frozen). Service was excellent though. It's such a nostalgic place, sad that a CVS was built right next door totally ruins the old-time vibe. read more

I usually enjoy a milkshake from the establishment after the beach. Today I decided to order food. The milkshake for me and my family all came, and the food never did. When I questioned the front desk, what happened to the food? They didn't know and eventually they found the ticket on the floor. They finally made the food after about a half hour to 45 minute wait and offered no compensation for their mistakes. It left a poor impression for me. read more

The Price is way too high. The restaurant is not clean. Look out for the cockroaches.Food is poorly.

We always have to stop in at this taste of nostalgia whenever we're in Bradenton. Their burgers and fries are old skool delicious and their shakes/malts are fantastic. Bring cash because they don't take credit and don't be in a hurry. They might close up shop on random days for vacation but when they're open and in town it's a must stop. read more

Go to fir a quick fixGreat neighborhood hang out bring the whole family something for everyone !! read more

This is a diner and ice cream joint straight out of the 1950's or 1960's. This is a mandatory stop for our family when we are returning from Anna Maria/Holmes Beach. The ice cream is outstanding and they'll make it however you want it. The food is American fair - fried or flat-grilled. The burger is the real deal, picnic-style burger with fresh veggies piled high. Crinkle cut French fries aren't my favorite - so I go with onion rings and/or fried mushroom. The service is easy - order at a window, find a table, and they'll shout your name when the food/treat is ready. The food is solid, but the place is just a vibe. Strongly recommend for a pit stop after a day at the beach. Cash only but they do have an ATM. read more

Unfriendly service said that I could not sit at the counter with my own drink. I had to sit at the tables elsewhere with traffic noise and no back support. She brought me my burger but with no napkins. The burgers were very overcooked. Not a fan. Won't be back. I was so disappointed. Cash only, attitude, and tough overcooked meat. Uggh. The best burger I've had has been at Brewburger in Venice. read more

Very disappointed. We ordered two cheeseburgers , specifically saying ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & pickles. No ketchup or mustard. A small vanilla shake, a small coffee shake and onion rings. I guess Shake Pit doesn't know how to flavor anything. The burgers were blah, the coffee Shake BARELY had a smidge of flavor, and the onion rings tasted like the grease was a month old. The only plus to this place was how thick (but still inedible) the onions were. We spent $35-ish on garbage "food". Won't be back. read more

We have driven by here too many times to count and finally stopped. The menu board is a bit funky and not at all easy to read, but I knew I wanted ice cream with candy, whatever they called it. I think it was called a Spooner. I got a Butterfinger one and they even put a little extra Butterfinger on top. Their ice cream is very good so I think that means the fat content is high. The only thing I didn't like was the styrofoam cup. For me it's a sensory thing and I can't stand the scraping on styrofoam. There are numerous benches where you can sit, and the staff was friendly and efficient. read more

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Atmosphere - Very nice. The front of the ice cream stand is enclosed by a large screened-in patio area that has a bunch of picnic tables. There are a few additional picnic tables in the front, outside of the screened-in area. The signage is a bit overwhelming. Service - Very Good. The person who took our order was friendly and helpful. Our order was prepared and presented in a very reasonable timeframe. Ice Cream - Very Good. I used to own and run an ice cream restaurant, so I am fairly knowledgeable in this area. The ice cream is a high quality product and tastes great. However, I ordered a chocolate & peanut butter milkshake and it was beyond thick. In fact, for all intents and purposes, it was basically soft serve in a milkshake cup. It was impossible to use a straw. I had to use a spoon. I did not realize this, as we took our order to our car and drove off. Otherwise, I would have returned it and requested one that had milk blended in sufficient to drink it with a straw. Value - Very Good. The prices are reasonable given the quality of the ice cream read more

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Every time we're in town we make a point to have this be our first meal. Everything is super fresh & delicious, can never have a bad meal here. The burger is a must! read more

Shake Pit - Burgers Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Great little roadside burger and shake location. They have a lot of fried food. Burgers were very tasty and gave memories of burgers on the grill on the 4th of July! They are cash only but have an ATM on location. read more

The Shake Pit is what I, as a Bradenton Native, hold up as the DEFINITION of griddle burger, well made hot-dog's and THE BEST ICE CREAM! Shake it, malt it, split it, that is what I remember as a little kid 40 years ago, and it holds true to today. Please don't go anywhere and don't change a thing! read more

Ok, I really loved the idea of this place . Old traditional fast food and shakes but I was a little disappointed. This place serves burgers, hot dogs, tenders and shakes. Best thing by far is the shakes. Food is fried bowling alley type food... nothing special and a little over priced. I ordered the vanilla malt shake and it was really good! I would maybe come back for a shake but that's it... read more

Shake Pit - since 1959 - Burgers Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

A hidden local favorite! Known for their low cost, large portion ice cream, it's a must-visit when in the area. They're cash only, but have an ATM inside, (or at the CVS next door). I highly recommend the shakes/malts - ask for them "drinkable" if you don't wish to consume them with a spoon. Which you should. So good. All the fried sides are great (French fries AND ice cream? Yes, please!). There are a ton of specials and toppings offered. The enclosed patio has fans for the summer and heat braziers for the 'winter.' The service is fast and friendly. Strongly recommend whenever you're in the area. Unless you're looking for an Instagram pic alone, skip the speciality places and satisfy your cravings here! read more

We love this place!!!!! We go here almost every time we are in the area which is quite frequently. The strawberry shortcake is out go to. It took me several times of getting it that it had twinkies on the bottle. We recently tried their food and it was delicious. I would note that they have strange hours sometimes and it's cash only! Also, try not to go when there's a 50th class reunion. but the cheeseburger was phenomenal. If you're in the mood for a good burger, go here! Hot and fresh. Just the way I like it. It is where both our kiddos had their first taste of whipped cream and it has become tradition for us to come her While they don't have coffee here, they do have a coffee crunch ice cream and that is super delicious as well. Would definitely recommend going here on your next trip to the area! read more

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OMG!! I ordered a small ice cream cone and it was the size of a Large or Extra Large anywhere else. The Cheeseburgers and Fries looked amazing!!! Burgers are cooked on an old school seasoned flat top grill. read more

Shake pit is my new pit stop. My uncle raves about this place and insisted on stopping. Far be it from me to pass up a frozen treat! When we arrived, the local school had just been dismissed for the afternoon and so the place was really busy. The staff worked diligently to keep up and definitely get orders taken and served efficiently. I was beyond impressed with the variety of goodies offered on the menu. I decided I was obligated to go with a trusty shake and wasn't disappointed. The coffee milkshake was a thick, rich, delicious treat. And they put plenty of whipped cream on that sucker just like I asked! My day was made. It's just a cute and pleasant place to sit and enjoy a treat. You'll catch me here on the regular read more

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Can't recommend Shake Pit enough. Went here on a whim after driving past it. We knew it would be good based on looks. It's a small burger joint with great food. I really liked the grilled cheese and fries. The onion rings were cooked perfectly and not too greasy. Boyfriend loved the burger. The shakes are delicious. We got chocolate and hot fudge and the bottom of the shake was filled with hot fudge! It's a super casual place with outdoor seating. Each table has an umbrella so you can find some shade. There were regulars there talking to the staff. Everyone was so nice and made our experience even better. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Bradenton! read more

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Delicious ice cream and really good food! Old school treat stop, kids love it! Cash only, but there's an ATM here! read more

Shake Pit - Burgers Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

This is def what u would call a burger/milk shake joint. Unfortunately I came here late on a Saturday night which automatically eliminated me from being able to try the milkshake (my stomach wouldn't have been able to take it and I had a long drive back to where I was staying). But I did Manage to get a double bacon cheeseburger w/ some fries. The burger tasted ok, in which I would consider standard. It's not the type of burger that I would normally order as far as the burger patty and the bun. But for a 10p snack it did the job. If I were in the area I'm uncertain if I would come here again...if I did it would be to try something different. They also only take cash...no credit card, cashapp or any other type of payment. read more

This was our first time going here. we were hungry after being at the beach. my son and I ordered burgers. we waited 45 minutes and when we got them the burgers were VERY dry. for the price $9 was absolutely awful. will definitely not be going back. There are much better burger places for that price. I would go back for the shakes but not the food. read more

The burgers here are amazing! So many great menu items to choose from. The bacon is crispy, the bun is toasted, the toppings are fresh. Cant wait to go back to try a milkshake. read more

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A retro style diner-esque deal, it caught my eye the second we drove past a few weeks ago and I'd been looking forward to going ever since. We ordered the grilled PB&J and a brownie sundae with hot fudge and sat down at the picnic tables inside. This was a sunny March evening so the temperature was very comfortable and we noticed they had plenty of fans for when it's warmer out. It's also enclosed so no worries about bugs. We waited around 10 minutes and they called our name for us to pick up our food at the window. The grilled PB&J was simply delicious, a nice twist on a classic and the blueberry jam was tasty. The brownie sundae was where my satisfaction waned. The hot fudge was good, the soft serve was fair, but I realized the warm brownie on the bottom was... a microwaved cosmic brownie. It was just not what I was expecting and felt a little low quality. For the hassle of being cash only and the other reviews mentioning the so-so burgers I don't think there's much draw for us to be back, but I do think this would be a fun place for kids and an easy stop after a day at the beach when you just want a full belly. read more

What a gem of a place to find still making burgers and shakes the old fashioned way. Great food and service. read more

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Privately owned one stop shop for ice cream, shakes and much more. The banana split is the size of Mount Everest! The only recommended change is to add a sign large enough to let patrons know that you're a CASH ONLY establishment. We watch customer after customer wait in the lengthy line only to find out after being waited on, CASH ONLY. We looked for a sign inside and out, no sign. read more

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Always a treat! This has been a family favorite for many years. Whatever ice cream treat you desire, they make it great here!

Local favorite with wonderful milkshakes, ice cream sundaes, banana splits, onion rings, french fries, hamburgers, chili dogs, etc.

The reviewer who said the food tastes like bowling alley food hit the nail on the head. Cash only spot, no interior seating, your patio ambiance is Manatee Ave (so loud you can't hear the person across from you). Food took over twenty minutes with no line, threw half of it away. Cheesesteak has zero flavor and the fries were unseasoned and half raw. Ice cream has that same fake powdered flavor that is all too common these days. For a similar vibe you'll be much happier at Shake Station in Ellenton. Again don't get the 4/5 star reviews for a spot that's a 3 on its best day. read more