My favourite Shake Shack in the city! Consistently good food, friendly service, steps away from multiple bus stops and metra stations, and located in a beautiful building. I always get the shroom burger, onion rings and the fries. The shroom burger at Shake Shack is one of the best fast food veggie burgers: the cheese is perfectly gooey, and the mushroom patty is crispy on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside. The veggie burger here is also quite good, but I prefer the shroom burger. It's also wonderful to find a vegetarian fast food burger that doesn't have a black bean or imitation meat patty: I like burger patties that taste like they're made of vegetables! The fries here are pretty fresh, though I would not recommend the cheese fries - the cheese is often unevenly distributed and tastes processed in a way that it doesn't in the burgers. The onion rings are on the lighter side. They're not particularly substantial portion-wise, but they're tasty. This Shake Shack has a nice seating area that is comparable to a mid-range sit-down restaurant. You order at the kiosks and then the server brings the food to you. You must then bus your tray. The servers bringing the food have always been super polite even when they're swamped, such as during my most recent visit downtown for the dyeing of the Chicago river. The restaurant tends to be somewhat crowded during weekends, which is not unexpected. Early afternoon during weekdays appears to be the best time to visit. There is a lovely co-working space above Shake Shack called The Drawing Room. It is beautifully furnished, with gorgeous wood panelling, leather armchairs and comfortable couches. It's free to work there (I think though that you might have to purchase a coffee/small drink). Overall, I recommend a visit to Shake Shack if you're in the area. I'm not a huge milkshake fan, but I regret missing out on their Dubai chocolate milkshake, which was available only for a limited time. If you're vegetarian, I cannot recommend the Shroom burger enough as a fast food option. This is my favourite Shake Shack in the city, and I always make to sure to visit it when I'm in the downtown area. read more

Clutch location. Yeah, of course you're going to want to check out all the great eats that Chicago has to offer if you're staying here. But maybe it's late or you're extremely tired or have your hands tied in some way. That's when having Shake Shack here is very useful. Having a place that's not a hotel restaurant is neat, and it's a beautiful location in terms of how it blends into the hotel. I had a great meal here at a late hour. Food came out quickly, and I was able to look around at the neat architecture of the hotel a bit. read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We got the good old shroom burger and black Angus truffle burger. For drinks the sunset lemonade and my personal favourite the vanilla and chocolate shake! The Angus truffle burger was fabulous. Melt in mouth bun and patty with the crispiness of the friend onion and the super crust on the patty. The truffle flavour added a great richness to the burger. The shroom burger is a classic. Always guaranteed a good time. The shakes at shake shack are my favourite in the city (duh, its in their name) and the lemonade for my partner who sadly is lactose intolerant! The dining area is spacious with abundant seating, and service is pretty quick. read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - 'Shroom Burger Hamburger Sunset Lemonade Vanilla & Chocolate Shake - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Shake shack makes pretty great burgers but this is the first time I had them cater anything. Honestly disappointed by the presentation and packing. I don't like the open packages and prefer my food fully wrapped in transit. I mean I'll dine but how they packages everything I probably would not get cater. All the burgers were touching and dripping on each other, the fries were open stacked so the bottom of the paper boat which most likely touched the counter is touching the fries. read more

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Such a fun little Shake Shack location! Not a ton of seating and a pretty loud ambiance, but awesome service (delivering the food right to you because space is very limited) and Shake Shack food is always consistently delicious. The wavy fries are salty and crispy golden goodness and the burgers are smashed and cooked to perfection. Conveniently located very close to the "bean," Grant Park, the art institute, and also not terribly far from the museum campus and other hot downtown locations. Worth a stop for a quick bite - but is quite busy during the lunch hour, so be prepared for a wait. read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - Fun little place! - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Quick, delicious, and open late! I stopped here after Riot Fest when most other options were closed, but was so pleased to stumble upon it. The staff was friendly, the signage was displayed well and helpful, and I truly enjoyed the way they converted the space! Made for a great nightcap, absolutely recommend! The peaches and cream shake is phenomenal. read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - The order counter at Shake Shack - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Took over 30 minutes to get drinks... wasn't busy either. The ladies were just dancing around in the kitchen and arguing while others are waiting for their food? The food was kind of good atleast but seriously do your job people have places to be. read more

Let me tell you something! I enjoyed every bite of my burger and every drop of my milkshake, lol. I stopped in while in town. This location is inside of a building, but it is easily accessible. We we went in, we place our order on a machine. The process was super easy. You can use this option if you are using a card or tapping. Then you grab a table number and head to the table or the condiment station. The ambiance is very casual. You could go alone, with a group (like I did), and/or even work. It's very spacious and the noise level is low. I ordered a double bacon cheeseburger. It was delicious. The patties are just the right size and the bacon added so much flavor. The bun was slightly toasted and buttered. I haven't had a burger that good in a while. I added a cookies and cream milkshake to go along with the order. It was so good. read more

I placed a to go order and my food was ready very promptly! The location was about a 12 min walk from my hotel so I took my food back. It was delicious! No complaints. We don't have a shake shack where I live so this is always a treat. The burger was good and fresh, the fries were good and the chicken bites were delicious as well. Great meal. I would return! read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - Bbq burger, fries, Chicken Bites- - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A great place for burgers located in the Chicago Athletic Association building, so there is a more elegant ambiance. When you go in it is to the left. It is a Shake Shack so the burgers are a little pricier than normal but the food quality is also on the better end. For how packed it is sometimes they are still able to get the food out quick. read more

Typically some fast food items are either a hit or miss. Shake Shack is not one of those spots. It is a place that I would like to go back to more often. I had their Smokestack Burger and it was one of the most delicious burgers I have had from that place. In my experience, entering the restaurant itself can be a bit confusing downtown because it is right next to a business area. When you enter the restaurant, there are tables and booths you can sit at with friends. Taking away the food is also an option. Depending on the day, the service will either be fast or slow. The speed at which the food comes out changes from weekends and gamedays (i.e White Sox, Cubs, Bears). read more

This location lets the food sit so long in the window my burger was cold and my lemonade completely watered down. read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - Cherry limeade - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent tasty good food shakes coffee and drinks. The only issue was the staff continue to talk extremely loud about their jobs and other people so the atmosphere is not the best especially for children. Be sure to check out the happy room upstairs near the bathrooms. The entrance into the building is absolutely stunning and beautiful with wonderful architectural designs and detail. read more

I've wanted to try Shake Shack for what seems like forever. I finally got the opportunity during a trip to Chicago. I thought the atmosphere was very nice and seemed upscale for fast food. I ordered the Double Smoke Shack Burger ($11), with Crinkle Fries ($4), a large Concord Grape Punch ($5), and a Chocolate Shake ($6). Overall a little pricey, but I was expecting it. The burger was delicious. It practically melted in my mouth. I now understand the hype for these burgers. The fries were good, but also forgettable. The Punch was amazing, so good. The Shake was disappointing to me. I didn't really enjoy it. It was a little too rich. However I'm not a huge fan of Custard Ice cream so that could be it too. The service was good, a little chaotic, but they did a good job when really busy. Overall I would give 4 1/2 stars. Since I have to round it'll be a 4 star. Would I return? Absolutely. If they ever make it to Grand Rapids it'll be my #1 fast food burger place. Just not my Shake place. read more

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This is an iconic shake shack in the iconic Chicago athletic club building. I have had to wait for getting a seat since this place is almost always busy. The service is pretty fast though. I have had instances where I had my food ready but no place to sit, lol. They could probably do better with hiring someone to clean the tables. With so many people visiting this place, I am sure it just hard to keep up with the cleaning but it is absolutely necessary. The food quality is still good, so no complaints there. read more

Food was pretty average, as expected. I ordered the portobello mushroom burger, spicy cheesy fries, and the Oreo funnel shake. The fries were alright, but soggy. I asked for the cheese on the side, but it was put on the fries which made them soggy. The burger was okay. It was bland and smaller than I expected. The only redeeming quality of the order was the new Oreo funnel cake shake which was quite good. It had funnel cake pieces and Oreo in it and wasn't overly sweet. The service was as expected, the food was ready in about 15 minutes. The ambiance is what you expect from a fast food place like shake shack. Overall, it's what you would think of any fast food place! read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - OREO Cookie Funnel Cake Shake and Spicy Cheese Fries with Ranch - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Have eaten at a few Shake Shacks, food quality here is as good as any, but nonenof the others have such a grand setting! Seating is a little cramped, but is worth it for the scenery. A nice refuge from the hustle and bustle. read more

Shake Shack is the best chain burger place in North America! The freshness of the patty with the brioche tasting bun with their sauce is perfection. My wife who doesn't eat a lot of meat or burgers was blown away. This location is in a really unique building which offers great ambiance. I wish Shake Shack expands to Canada because we drove all the way from Toronto and the this place was top on my list of eats. Will probably have a few more burgers and shakes before we leave. Oh ya, the shakes?!?! Amazing too! read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - Perfect. - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If you are looking for a McDonald's type expérience in a burger without actually going into a McDonald's, this might be your spot. It's true that they offer truffle sauce, and it's actually pretty good, but the rest of my experience was sub-par. I'm disappointed because the shack is in a swanky hotel, and I admit that I had high hopes of something better. Well, that's okay. Not all places can be 5 stars, right? That's why we Yelp about it. You might still like it. It's entirely possible that I just ordered the wrong thing... Come in and decide for yourselves. You may love it. I did not. read more

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We stopped by here for a quick bite after running some errands nearby. I appreciate the self service kiosk. It makes everything so much quicker since we already knew what we wanted to order. It's nice and clean and the service was pretty quick. I love the stack shack, with cheese fries, and the blood orange lemonade. The cheese ooze is my favorite part about this burger. read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It is open late till 930 so it is one of the few options to get late dinner. The chicken Pattie's of the chicken shake is crispy outside, a little bit dry inside. The pickle, the potato bun and the sauce is great. Service is convenient. Desktop type-kiosks are available to place orders. Tipping is an option at this chain. read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - Chicken Shack- - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Terrible mushroom burger. Hollow inside, could not find the mushroom. Overpriced. Place looked dirty especially restroom. Staff friendly but doesn't matter if the food is no goo read more

We took our young great niece and nephew downtown for the afternoon and thought Shake Shack would be a good option for a early dinner. It is located on Michigan avenue with close proximity to Millennium Park. There was a line , but it moved quickly and we were fortunate to secure a table inside. The dining room is small, but has the historic charm. We ordered burgers m shakes and fries. The single burgers were a bit smaller than I remembered, but still very good. The fries were fresh and topped with cheese. We had a variety of shakes and they all were creamy and rich. They bring your food to your table, which is nice and avoids the lines around the counter. Overall, a good experince. read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

As my husband is obsessed with burgers, this was a must stop. We had never been to a Shake Shack so we were excited and they definitely didn't disappoint. We both got cheese burgers with the shake sauce and crinkle fries. They were fantastic. I usually am not one to rave about a burger but I loved it as much as my burger loving husband did. I heard someone recently call Shake Shake godteir for fast food, and I completely agree with them. The staff was quick, kind and actually remembered to remove the correct veggies (I don't like tomato and my hubby doesn't like any veggies). A lot of places get it wrong and it can be irritating, but even with a line they got it correct. The building they are located in is also beautiful, but it was slightly confusing finding the entrance. read more

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Yummmmmmm! So so so good. I got the avocado, bacon cheeseburger with a side of fries and strawberry lemonade! I'm from California and can confirm this is WAY better! read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Shake shack is probably my favorite restaurant ever the burgers and milkshakes are really good and it's always tasty. The service can be slow at Times but they are always nice so I say it's worth the wait. The inside is really cool it's like a modern mixed with vintage type look it's awesome. read more

Busy but fast location across from the bean. Only had the shakes, which were very tasty. Would visit again. read more

Pretty much what you expect from a shake shack, I got a double smoke stack which was hot and juicy! Service was alright, it super busy when I went so I'll give them a pass. Fries were barely warm but my burger was were good. Getting into this location is a little weird since it is inside of another building. But all and all good experience. read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - Double SmokeShack - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A mighty fine Shake Shack located conveniently on S. Michigan Ave and situated adjacent to the ground floor lobby of the historic Chicago Athletic Association Hotel.  Being in a historic 1893 building, their dining space is smallish with low ceilings, but it was a nice quaint change of scenery for enjoying their quality mid-priced burgers.  As a caveat, if you're here at a peak time, I could see it getting a bit claustrophobic but that wasn't our issue as we enjoyed a late uncrowded 2pm lunch after visiting the Art Institute pretty much across the street. read more

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Food was horrible, literally inedible, mushroom burger left horrible taste in my mouth and feeling in my stomach, chicken sandwich had very bad aftertaste, cheese on cheese fries was not at all cheesy, it was very pastey and and felt fake. Horrible location would never recommend. read more

I didn't expect the burger to taste so good and was blown away. The hamburger tastes fresh and was seasoned so well. They meat was so tender and juicy. Each bite I took was another happy sensation and I wished it would never end. The cheese was so gooey and delicious and there was a sauce on the bun that complimented all of the seasoning so well. I don't know what their secret is but I do know I have found my new favorite cheeseburger. I normally don't like crinkle cut fries as it gives me flashbacks to the terrible public school lunches with undercooked and soggy French fries. Again, I was proven wrong. The fries were so crispy that I was able to enjoy a satisfying crunch with each bite. Next time I will have to try a milkshake. My stomach was too full from my burger inducing sense of nirvana that I had to lie down to appreciate the sweet happiness that i found. Shake Shack, you are my new best friend. read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - Shake burger and fries! - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My daughter and I rode our bikes there and didn't have a place to park so I quickly ordered the food while she was watching our brand new bikes. I requested for someone to bring our order to the table and they said ok. I saw my buzzer light up so I was walking to get my tray when the guy at the counter handed my tray to the person picking the garbage and was wearing the big ugly glove that he was using his to shove the garbage in ...Yuck!!! I would have appreciated if they they informed at the counter that I had to pick my food . Left a bad taste!! read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Simplicity is key with a Shake Shack burger. For me, I don't want a huge beef patty. Too heavy. I just want a simple burger done right. Shake Shack is good for that-and for a decent price. A unique feature about this burger, is that they'll prepare it the way you want. They tend to cook med-well. Just ask. Rare maybe difficult because of some health reasons(?!?). If you're like me, ask for well-done. I always ask for fries with no salt. They'll make batch-Hot! The toppings are constantly fresh. Tables are kept clean. They run a tight operation at the Chicago Athletic Association. It's a beautiful location. read more

Fast food service done right!! Out and about downtown on Saturday night and couldn't find any restaurant reservations. Trusted shake-shack to the rescue. The burger, chicken sandwiches, and fries were delicious. Quick and good service. We were seated outside and enjoyed the good weather and food. Shake Shack never disappoints. read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was impressed with the fast service at this location. We ordered the shroom burgers, spicy cheese fries, and the new Oreo funnel shake. The shake was insanely delicious. You can taste the funnel cake pieces and Oreo bits, and it's such a creative combination with the chocolate. The burger tasted good, but I wish wasn't so small. I liked how it has tomatoes, and the burger was crispy and crunchy. This Shake Shack location is actually in the same building as the famous rooftop, so the ambiance was beautiful and lively. The fries had a nice kick to them. They were crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. Our order had one mistake - the cheese was put on top of the fries, although we ordered it on the side. Overall, we had a pleasant experience with this Shake Shack, and I would consider going back. read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - Spicy cheese fries with Ranch - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I had to try out the new Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich but it was average at best. I personally would have enjoyed a crispier fried chicken and a tangier white kimchi slaw. The overall flavor was more sweet than spicy and would have preferred an option to increase the spice levels. I also tried their new Gochujang Mayo but it also lacked flavor - reminded me of a watered-down yum yum sauce. However, I did mix it with some ketchup and enjoyed the new flavor creation so give the mix a try if you're open to it haha! Overall, it was worth trying this new limited time item but probably will stick to their classic burgers moving forward. read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Shake Shack is one of my favorite fast food burgers out there. The format is you order at the front registers, take a seat, and wait for your order number to be called out. While you wait, there's a counter with ketchup, hot sauce, and mustard packets, and tap for water, as well as a pop machine. I went with my son on a Sunday and the Shack Shack was not too busy. The homie ordered a double-cheese burger, bacon cheese fries, and a vanilla milk shake. I went with the Chick'n Shack, which is a deep fried chicken sandwich, topped with lettuce, pickles, buttermilk herb mayo. This time around, I opted-out of the herb mayo, but in the past, it's really good. For the health-conscious, they have caloric numbers next to each menu item. Our food came out in about five minutes or so, and they actually have a paging system, where you give them a number, and they text you once your order is ready. The person taking my order, and well as the one giving out the food were super nice. Overall, a good experience. read more

The cheeseburgers were a bit dry this time (the other time I came it hit the spot!) so seems like the quality may be a bit inconsistent. Their cheese fries always taste great. Lots of events happen in the building so can get really packed. Servers are really friendly. read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - Cheeseburgers and Cheese Fries - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

How come the Shake Shack in San Diego doesn't taste like this? This is what I expected Shake Shack to taste like when I first had it in their new SD location... instead my first impression was "yuck" overpriced fast food burgers with no taste, flat patty and flavorless...so I guess I wasn't expecting much when we decided to come her late night. Got the #1 burger- basic (lettuce, tomato, onions) with cheese. Ok- so this time around, it was good. I like their burger. Their meat was better than the first one I had in SD. It was nice and thick and juicy. I love the potato bun. Maybe it is an east coast thing and only get it somewhere close to the east coast...and not California. read more

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association - Burger - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had to stop for a lunch break during our trek down Michigan Avenue. There are lots of places to eat, but the kid wanted burgers. Crowded with tourists, but we found seating. read more

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