It pains me to take off a star, but it's for a vital reason. Though the cashier looked like he hated life, my and my friend's food was AMAZING. I got a simple bacon cheeseburger plain with a vanilla shake, and the meal was on par with the likes of Five Guys, etc. The shake was nice and rich, while the fries were amazingly seasoned with the perfect crunch. It's why I'm going to the one I'm Union Station on my lunch break this week. However, be sure to stand at the counter while waiting for your order. That day, it was a petite young lady trying her best to yell out the names on the orders as they were ready. But her voice only carried so much over music in a full restaurant of chatting customers. Hence the removal of a star. A PA system would fix that. Overall, I'd eagerly return. Dimly-lit with a great view of the harbor, as well. read more

Shake Shack Inner Harbor - Shack Stack, plain bacon cheeseburger, Fries, two milkshakes and a cold drink. - Burgers Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Good food and fast service in a prime spot on the harbor. Would recommend to others. Prices are typical for this restaurant.

Stopped by to grab a nice tasting cheeseburger. Counter Lady (Kesha) was extremely helpful, nice, and cordial. Food was delicious read more

Shake Shack Inner Harbor - Cheeseburger and Fries - Burgers Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Shake Shack delivers a quality burger in a consistent fashion, and was a good and quick option near my hotel. The burger had crispy bacon, SS sauce and a lot of dripping mess. But it was good. The fries were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, exactly how they should be. As a bonus, this SS has plenty of Old Bay and I used it liberally on my fries. When in Baltimore! It's a bit pricey at $14+ for a single burger, fries and a drink. The fries were the most overpriced to me, for a serving that isn't made for two. But for a quick and quality burger, it delivers. read more

Shake Shack Inner Harbor - Burgers Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Very busy Friday afternoon and the staff are on it! Cleaning, serving, friendly--everything.

Food: Their food is delicious. However, everything is fried or sugar and you have to accept it or go somewhere else. Service: Pretty quick for my group but a little slower for a friend. Ambience: Crowded. Had to wait for seats and was worried we wouldn't get seats. And there were TVs which distracted my friend's kid (negatively). If you don't mind the crowds and TVs, and like gourmet burgers or yummy vegetarian mushroom & cheese burgers, and don't mind that everything is fried, this is the place for you to eat after the aquarium or paddle boats. read more

I've been to Shake Shack in New York, and California so I know what to expect when it comes to the food. I was so disappointed with this place last night, but the employees clearly did not care about the quality of the food. A simple hot dog was burnt, my fries were cold, the only thing that was warm, was my chicken bites. The customer service was terrible the minute I walked in, there was no greeting and the cashier seem to be upset. When I arrived, there were only two customers eating at the restaurant, and yet I waited 30 minutes for my food. While I was waiting, other customers arrived, and they made them wait forever in line, the employees were more busy having a conversation between them, they kept bad mouthing somebody else, I can't stay who but it seemed like they were talking about another employee. If this was my first time ever visiting a shake shack, I would never go back again from this experience, or at least I wont be going back to this specific location. read more

This review is for the manager: I have three fingers up, pick the one in the middle. I'm from out of state and understand Baltimore has different dining rules for COVID-19. This particular Shake Shack is small. So when you have all these stand up tables with signs on them and 4 tables open, it makes me cringe. What's worse? I see two tables with people sitting WITH NO FOOD. Manage this area! The counter people were cool, they said I could drink at one of those stand up tables. While waiting, my food comes to me. I orders chicken bites. I reached in and grabbed one, the manager saw that and went ballistic! Middle finger Hon! A huge table was free a second later and I sat down. The manager was very un Shake Shack. Middle finger again to you! *jake s, please message me in Yelp. Thanks read more

Came in this afternoon after walking along Inner Harbor and looking out from the observation deck of the WTC. When my family came in there was practically no line at all, but all the seats were full. We kept close tabs on the tables and were able to snag a 2-seat table that the four of us sort of just huddled around to eat. While I don't have any complaints about the freshness or quality of the hamburger I ordered, the problems I had were more about the cleanliness of the restaurant (floors and tables were sticky) and how long it took for the food to be ready and the messed up order. Unfortunately, by the time we got our food (about 20 minutes after ordering), the line to order was quite literally out the door and so it didn't warrant having me or my wife stand in line again to get an item that had been omitted added back onto our check. Again, I know this location is likely slammed all the time, and probably has to manage online orders too, but today's experience was a little lackluster. read more

This is a quite a spot to grab a quick lunch, snacks, drinks, desserts and a poochini (dog friendly dessert consisted of vanilla ice cream & biscuits). The menu consisted of burgers, hot dogs, sides, milkshakes, ice cream, beer and even wine! However, while I was there visiting in October 2020, I didn't see the alcoholic beverages on the menu! Due to COVID-19 reasons, the sitting area wasn't available and it was a hot day as well. My husband and I decided to bring our 5-year old Siberian Husky to see the city where his pawrents first meet. It was in neatly in the 90 degrees, so I wanted to give this a try. Obviously, I got a milkshake and also a poochini for my doggo. My husband didn't get anything. For the portion of the food and drinks you get, don't get wrong it's delicious, but it falls on a pricey end. Other than that's an okay-Ish area. read more

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The shakes are wonderful and their burgers are tasty. And, if you have a gluten allergy they have special buns and separate your food from the rest. The staff are still wearing masks, some better than others. It's optional for customers and the seating can be a bit tight. If you're OK with that then it's a great choice for lunch when visiting the Baltimore Aquarium that's just across the street. I only wish they offered their shakes in a size other than "too small for as good as they are." read more

Shake Shack Inner Harbor - Manager, why bother? - Burgers Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The service was fast and polite despite being a long dinner rush, all of the food was very tasty, hot, and well prepared and the restaurant itself was clean (a true testament to staff work given how many people were in and out during our hour here) read more

Pros: Fresh made to order burgers. Cons: Long lines at lunchtime The special sauce Pricey My first time here and I ordered The Shack Burger which is a Cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato and onion with a special sauce. The burger was hot and very fresh tasting with a very soft bun. The toppings we're also very fresh, about the only thing that I didn't care for was thier special sauce as it was think and just had a mayo taste to it, no biggie. You will expieriance long lines as every other decent resteraunt in Baltimore at lunchtime. They are really good Hamburgers priced high but I reccomend checking it out. read more

Shake Shack Inner Harbor - Burgers Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This place is so dysfunctional. They've "lost" my order so many times. It's so clear that they prioritize the third-party food deliveries anyone ordering and waiting in-house get their food late. For a chain, I realize that it's worth patronizing and supporting a local biz. I get my food in the same amount of time it takes at SS, I'm putting my dollars back into the community, and the food is probably better. read more

In the time of this pandemic and not being able to sit in the restaurant, we still had an amazing experience when we came in to order and take out. When we walked in the door we were welcomed and there was a hand sanitizer station right at the door. There was a separator between us and the register. Who appeared to be the manager welcomed us and made a personal comment that made us feel warm and welcome. He made us feel like we were valued customers and was helpful in getting us select an awesome lunch. They still don't have vegan options, but they did a have a mushroom and cheese sandwich that sounded amazing. The wait was reasonable and you can see everyone working so diligently. It's noticable that the manager here has a great team and is able to really support them in what they are doing. It appeared everyone was super respectable and having even fun behind the counter and enjoying what they do. The sandwiches looked amazing, and the shakes were soooo good. We got a cookies and cream, a chocolate, and a black and white. All were delicious. I had to taste them. The crinkle fries were also sooo good. They were crunchy, tasty, and just enough salt. We will be back. read more

Have to love there burgers. Fries are like white castle. But hey between the burgers and milk shakes you can go wrong with a quick lunch or dinner. read more

Shake Shack Inner Harbor - Burgers Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I finally got a chance to eat at this place, it was ok, it was a little bit over priced to me for an ok burger joint. Everything is ordered separately, they have no combo meals, the food was just ok, nothing to rave about, actually think Wayback Burger is a better burger joint, with better food and prices, the Oreo shake was very delicious thou, could have been bigger for the money. read more

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Great drinks It was clean They followed the social distancing guidelines The line was long ‍ They tried to keep up with the people and orders however they need a better system for giving out the food to people that ordered. read more

Shake Shack Inner Harbor - Burgers Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We waited 27 minutes for our order to arrive. The burgers are salty and thin along with being overpriced. The fries were crispy and the cookies and cream milkshake were good. Overall my group and I were not impressed. read more

For years I'd heard endless stories of Shake Shack (SS) vs In-N-Out (INO) as the ultimate in high-end fast food hamburger debate. Unfortunately I had never had a voice in this argument seeing as how there are no SS's out my way. So given the opportunity to finally try SS I jumped at it. So, ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the ultimate In-N-Out vs Shake Shack battle: Round 1: Burgers Meat- Ok this is pretty close as both their burger meats are really tasty but SS's burger was just a bit juicier and had a delightful crispy crust on it that gave it a really pleasant mouthfeel. Winner: SS Toppings- SS just gives on measly leaf of lettuce, while INO allows you to have lettuce, tomato and multiple ways to have your onions (i.e. whole raw, chopped grilled, whole grilled) plus you can get peppers and pickles. This is a no-brainer. Yes, I know that SS has 'shrooms and bacon that costs extra―I'm talkin' 'bout free upgrades. Winner: INO Bread- SS's Martin's potato roll® is really tough to beat, even tho I think INO's bun is solid. The potato roll is soft, sweet and holds up well to the juicy burger. However, we have to consider INO has a lettuce-wrap (aka protein-style™) and the often unheard of tomato-wrap! Jesus, this is close... Winner: purist sake I'll go with SS. Round 2: Fries Standard fries- It's no secret I'm not a fan of INO's fries and that crinkle-cut fries make my eyes roll into the back of my had so this is an easy one. Winner: SS by a landslide. Not-so standard fries- As far as I know SS only offers up cheese fries, and I found them a bit "gloppy" despite my love of Whiz. INO's cheese fries aren't that great, but they do have Animal-style fries which are fantastic, and you can also add peppers too! Winner: INO Round 3: Shakes INO's shakes are just ok; they're a bit too airy and frothy―and plus they use some weird mix to make them. SS's are legit real ice cream shakes. Nothing wrong with that. Winner: SS Round 4: Value INO has always had really strong value, as this meal for two would've cost less than $20; here at SS it cost over $35. Winner: INO Round 5: Quality Hard to beat INO's quality as everything―except their shakes― is made fresh and in-house. It's obvious SS's fries are prefrozen but regardless they're both still head and shoulders above the rest. Winner: draw Round 6: Customer Service SS's counter people were a bit friendlier than your avg "Charm City" cashiers, and their manager did come out to check on us. But, honestly, no one beats INO's customer service in this industry. Consistently great and friendly. Winner: INO Round 7: Dining exp They both suck at lunchtime. Super busy and hard to find a table to eat at times. We were stalking several people trying to get a table to ourselves at SS but settled on the communal dining area. Winner: draw Hmm... looking at the numbers it's actually a tie! So I'm going to have to be the arbiter by using my prodigious gut and―as much as it pains me as a Cali boy―I think I'd pick SS because the tiebreaker is their overall taste and flavor was far superior. I still love INO but I have to tip my hat and give the fast food championships belt to SS. Congrats! read more

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Food at shake shack is always great however this location has some staffing issues. Not only is no one motivated to work but they laugh at the one girl seemingly doing everything. I ordered a burger and a beer and it's been 40 mins of just sitting and waiting. It's "somewhat" busy but my wait wouldn't be nearly as long if some of the people got off their phone and invested in some teamwork. read more

Good food, outstanding staff. This is a very clean, well managed location. My cashier, Paul, was very friendly while I was being indecisive and made a delicious recommendation. He was polite, articulate, and thorough as a server. You can see the staff making the food in the back, so it feels good to know they're making exactly what you expect with normal ingredients. There is lots of room for seating inside and all the tables seemed clean. I got a cookie butter milkshake and it was pretty good. I was worried that it would be too plain and vanilla but it definitely had a strong cookie butter taste and I liked it a lot. Overall, the food is good (but not to die for) but the service is excellent. I would come back here solely for the good service! read more

Shake Shack Inner Harbor - cookie butter shake - Burgers Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I gotta say... I was impressed. The food (burger, fries and shake) was outstanding. For me, part of the reason the burger is so good is because they use Martin's Potato Roll which is what I use at home. Moist and never soggy. Also, the meat was nice and crispy a bit around the edges--yummmm. Crinkle-cut fries were salted perfectly but nothing amazing. However, WAY better than In-N-Out's fries. (That's not saying much though.) Their shakes are hand-spun and delicious. Our service was friendly and above average. The manager went around and asked how everything was and if we needed anything. My only complaint is the price. When fast food costs you more than some table service restaurants, something is wrong. Would I come back? Absolutely. I wanted to return for dinner. ;) read more

So good! Little pricey but food was fantastic. Parking is very difficult and $20 in the lot next door

Upon getting to shake shack. Before I got in the door I was being shaken down by two junkies with needle marks all over their arms right outside the door. Had to use my British language "two words" on them. Upon entering. No greeting or anything. Overall place was somewhat clean. Food on various places on the floor. Ordering process is fairly simple and streamlined. Cashier was friendly. They give you a pager that vibrates when your order is ready. Waited like 10min then the pager went off. But when I went to the counter the order still wasn't ready. ???? 5min later. It was ready. Upon getting the food I noticed the weirdest thing. There were two MALE cashiers hugging in a very intimate way right at the register. Everyone is turning around like what the heck is going on. I just walked out with my food. Upon getting the food home. The first thing I noticed is the fries are a complete rip-off for $4. Also the burger is nowhere near worth $10 compared to other burger places. The cheese was so thick I couldn't even pour it holding the entire cup upside down. It was way too thick and wasn't even warm or hot. Also ordered a well-done burger but still got pink in the center. Also the patties are slim compared to other places and loaded with grease. Overall not a bad place. But dealing with the junkies right outside before you even get in the place and the food not being that good and what I ordered also the cheese fries being a complete rip-off. This place is definitely not worth the price of the food. Just my two cents. read more

Be very very careful with this particular shake shack. I forked over more than $40 (!) for a fast-food meal of two burgers, one hot dog, fries and shakes. And they screwed up on the most expensive and basic item on that list - they shorted us a burger! Come on. You had one job. Do better. Upgrading from one to two stars b/c I know firsthand that working in food service - especially fast food service - is really hard. read more

This is the Shake Shack closest to my house. It's only an hour away! HaThe Shack Stack! My all time go to burger Perfect! Every time!

After a long day, my friend and I had huge cravings for burgers, so we decided to come to Shake Shack. Unfortunately, we were disappointed, to say the least. Chicken n shack: The chicken was tender on the inside, but it wasn't crisp and the bun tasted stale. After taking a bite, I immediately put my sandwich down and decided that I'd take Chick-fil-a's chicken sandwich over Shake Shack any day. Fries: The fries were not crispy, cold in the middle, and a bit moist. The cheese sauce was overly thick and tasted fake like plastic. Vanilla milkshake: I felt cheated but it was 1) not filled to the top (see picture), and 2) watered down. Honestly, I was really excited to try Shake Shack because I've heard good things about this place. Sadly, I was let down. read more

Shake Shack Inner Harbor - Chicken n shack & milkshake (clearly not filled to the top) - Burgers Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I've always heard great things about Shake Shack but I don't eat beef. I decided to stop in after visiting the National Aquarium in the middle of the day on a Saturday. They were appropriately staffed-while the dining area was pretty full, the lines to place your order and then wait for your food were short. I had the chicken bites...and they are giving Chick-fil-A a run for their money! I'd definitely return to this Shake Shack if I'm in the area. read more

If anyone knows me I resented Shake Shack for a while. I had bad experience with the one in downtown Manhattan and haven't been back. During my trip to Baltimore I fell upon the restaurant with limited options and starving like a hostage. I went with the new nuggets, a Shack burger and regular fries. It came out to 12 something which is fair. Some key highlights though. Old Bay container were strategically placed every, hmmm catered to the geographic location. I saw a few ppl sprinkle a bit on their fries and decided to do the same. They also advertise a rainbow birthday cake milkshake to celebrate Pride Month. Wow! Now that is progressive. During my very long wait for my food, one of the staff asked if i needed a cup of water while I wait in the most Chickfila esque way. This place is dope. When I finally got my food and went to my hotel (it travelled well.) I dug in and was transfer it tasted better than what I remembered. I had In-n-Out, Five Guys, Whataburger, etc but this burger is at another level. It is the epitome of high end fast food. With less of the greasy guilty. I would all say the nuggets were an afterthought. read more

It's shake shack! Yum!!! You want good fresh burgers , shake shack is the place to go!

Even though Shake Shack is a chain and gets a lot of hype, it is actually pretty damn delicious and worth the hype. The food is good quality, consistent, and generally quick to come out,even when the restaurant is slammed. Two things though: 1) Does anyone ever pay attention to the tables? They say they are made from recycled bowling alley lanes. 2) If you order the Shackmeister beer, be prepared to have a generally watery beer that is low on flavor. Overall, the food is great, but the beer could use some tweaking. Pro tip: Make sure you keep your receipt at this location because it has a code that will let you into the bathroom. read more

Shake Shack Inner Harbor - Cheese fries and Shackmeister beer - Burgers Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We came here on an off hour for dinner so it was pretty quiet. I can imagine it gets crowded during lunch. Even though we were a big group but we all got our food in under ten minutes. What really set the service apart was that the manager came by our table to check-in and see how we were doing/ ask if we were local. I've been to quiet a few Shake Shacks and that was for sure a pleasant first. It's a chain so it's your standard Shake Shack food and decor. Some people in my group had never been and said they especially enjoyed the burger. My go to is the hotdog because I love how they cut it in half and char it. Fries are solid. Definitely better than In-n-Out (sorry). Bathrooms require a code and were especially clean. I'm not sure what the parking situation is but I'd definitely come here if you are looking for a quick bite. read more

It's a great thing I don't live too close to Shake Shack, because I could see myself becoming an addict for their burgers. The SMOKE SHACK BURGER FOR THE WIN, by the way. It was delicious, cooked perfectly, and I loved the peppers. We ordered some chicken tender/nuggets for the table to try as well, and they ended up being a gigantic hit. The chicken was unexpectedly very, very good. We tried regular fries, and an order of bacon cheese fries. Both delicious, and would order them either way again. The location itself is pretty cool. Directly across from the harbor, which gave us the opportunity to walk off some of those millions of calories just Consumed at Shake Shack. We also nerded out a bit because we wanted to see the hype for the Game of Thrones options. Sadly, we missed them, but still saw a GoT carry-out bag. Love that they participated. read more

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Updated 05/13/2019: I've got to be honest & say that i was NOT impressed by the size of the shakes for the cost. At $5.29, their "large" shake was about 2/3 the size of their large iced tea. Which by the way we found out, their regular drinks are free refills, which was nice. Their bathrooms are on lock-down, & you need to purchase something in order to use them, because your bathroom code is on your receipt. So don't throw out your receipt if you plan on going potty! Not really someplace that we would go again for shakes. Especially since there are only 5 or 6 choices for your shake. You would think that a place called "Shake Shack" would have more shake options. Update: Hi Jake S. of Shake Shack, Personally i do not appreciate your rebuttal, as you simply used it as a chance to stand on your soapbox & plug your business & mission statement, instead of addressing the points of contention raised in the review. At no point did i mention your beef, corn syrup, gmo, antibiotics, or where you get your milk. This is not the venue for your marketing pitches. & i'd be happy to share with you my e-mail address, if you had taken the time to actually pay attention to my review, & if you had shown any genuine concern over the issues mentioned. Your lack of attention to the details at hand & instead using my review as a way for you to market & advertise your business, is really crass & low. & cost you a star. read more

Shake Shack Inner Harbor - "Large" shake - Burgers Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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They are slow food is good just needs to pick up the pace when it comes to timely service.

Super-fantastic both times we ate there. Consistent food quality, taste, and portions. The Old Bay seasoning made the fries POP! The only issue is with their strawberry shakes...PUT twice as many strawberries in when you make them. Both mine were served looking like vanilla shake with a drop of strawberry. A strawberry shake should be a bright pink to red. read more

This was my first visit to shake shack and it was terrible. We only visited because it was the only place in the area that actually had any seats to sit and eat food. Tables were dirty and the place was overcrowded, as soon as someone got up, the table was quickly taken. On the plus side food was delivered to our table quickly, but the food wasn't good, fries were mehh. I also had to ask staff for paper towels as none were provided nor made available. read more

Love the chicken sandwich! It gave me nostalgia... I haven't eaten Wendy's in over a decade. This sandwich taste so much like it but you're actually biting into a nice chicken thigh with tender meat that's crisped to perfection. The fries are subpar but my kids love them. read more

Fast friendly service. Came with out of town family after visiting the aquarium. Great place for my niece and nephew to get a plain burger and adults to get fancy adult burgers. Shakes are great. We tried the black sesame shake today, and it reminded us if asian desserts you get back in Taiwan! Yums! The kids ate everything we put in front of them, too. Space also allowed us to fit the stroller for my almost 3 month old with room to spare. He enjoyed looking around and the windows have a share that blocked the bright sunlight so it was comfortable for all. The burgers are always fresh. The shroom burger is really good, but you want you really est. It when it's hot and fresh or the cheese in the middle gets a bit rubbery. Overall a great experience. Good food and family friendly! read more

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