Shake Shack always delivers my fix for a burger and milkshake. This location is on the smaller side but it's never too busy. Service is great like other locations I've tried plus they even have some outdoor seating. It's even better when they're running a special. Be sure to sign up for emails to get the codes for their seasonal offers. My burger was free after spending over $10, which is easy to do. read more

Right up front I'm going to say that if value factored into my ratings Shake Shack would lose a star based solely upon that, but I can't ding a location for prices they don't set. That being said, the prices are too high for what you get, otherwise I'd eat there more often. On this trip I tried their new, limited time, BBQ Boneless Baby Back Rib Sandwich. $12.99 before tax or tip. No fries. No drink. For me that's a lot. It was good though. Surprisingly good. I expected a slightly elevated version of the McRib, and frankly, that's what it looked like, but I was wrong. It tasted pretty darn close to a real pulled pork BBQ sandwich. The sauce was good; tangy and not too sweet. The coleslaw was crisp and creamy and the pickles added a nice vinegary crunch. If it was $3 less, I'd head straight back for another. The location itself is always spotlessly clean and well maintained. The employees are polite and efficient. There are plenty of tables and the parking is plentiful. If only the prices were just slightly less... read more

Shake Shack Livingston at the Circle - BBQ Boneless Baby Back Rib Sandwich (Limited Time) - Fast Food Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

Ahh, Shake Shack. When this location first opened up, it was insanely busy. Much like how the Morris Plains Chick-fil-A was when it got its start. At this location, parking is tight, unless you're coming at an off hour. The Shack occupies a corner spot, slightly near one of the main entrances of the parking lot, so you know their will be minor traffic jams when several incoming vehicles have this place set as the final destination. The inside has a concrete, industrial look. However, with the glass windows, plenty of sunlight can penetrate the place. The bathrooms are located in the back. Then, there are the entrances. There's the front, main entrance, near the register, and the back entrance where you can make a quick exit if needed. It's located by the bathrooms. The ketchup and water pumps are easy to use. As for ordering, get in line, or pre-order with their app. If eating in, you'll get a buzzer that lets you know when your meal is ready. As for food? Well it's Shake Shack and pretty standardized as Shake Shacks go. They have beef, chicken, hotdogs, shakes, fries, and doggie treats. Generally you can mix and match items. Burger with fries? (Single? Double? Triple? With or without cheese? Breaded and fried Portobello mushroom stuffed with cheese? Chicken? Bacon? You want a hotdog instead?--actually their dogs are kinda salty, so perhaps stick with their potato bunned offerings instead). I haven't had their shakes, but legends say they're quite thick. Their fries are crinkle cut, and as far as fries go, they just seem like deep fried potatoes with salt on them, but not necessarily married. When they cooldown, they're much less enjoyable. I've mostly stuck with their burgers. However, I am partial to In-N-Out, and price wise, you might want to consider how much value you get out of dining here. But if you're shopping in the area, or if you are craving some kind of fast food burger, this place isn't a bad option. read more

Shake Shack Livingston at the Circle - Hotdog, Shack Burger, Fries, Themed Parchment Paper, Tray, Table Surface - Fast Food Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

We love the veggie burger at shake shack! Its delicious. I wish they had more vegetarian options. The staff here is good, they are quick and get stuff ready to go in minutes which i like. The location has a lot of seating and its well maintained. read more

They've been hyping up the Truffle burger, so we stopped into get a regular truffle burger, and a truffle shack stack (mushroom & burger). What came out was underwhelming. There was a dab of truffle sauce on the burgers, both, and we ended up showing them and they gave us a side of the truffle sauce without too much complaint, but that was cold, which made the burgers less tasty since it brought down the temp of both. The fried onions on the truffle burger were good; the shack stack is better with the lettuce and tomato instead. Overall, have had better truffle burgers, pass. Back to the classics. read more

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This is the best Shake Shack location, IMO. I've eaten here, at Bridgewater and Menlo Park. I came with 3 others, 2 of whom are insanely picky. They're still talking about the burgers. The meat was very fresh, with a nice sear on the outside but tender and juicy on the inside. Here you add the toppings to the burger v. asking to remove. We ordered cheeseburgers, mine was with fried crispy onions, chicken bites, fries, a chocolate and a vanilla milk shake. Everything was delicious. I'm sorry I didn't take photos and plan to next time. We ate outside with our dog and the staff was very kind. The tables have umbrellas. They give you a number when you order and bring the food to your table. The place was clean, including the bathroom and there's plenty of parking. They're located next to The Container Store and in the same complex as Starbucks. We plan to come back. read more

Convenient location with ample parking. Burgers consistently come out delicious. My favorite is the Shack Stack and the Shroom Burger. Love the option to do a lettuce-wrapped burger. Fries were cooked to perfection, came out warm and delicious. If you go during the weekend, be prepared to wait up to 45 min! Highly recommend putting in a mobile order ahead of time if you're doing take out. I definitely plan to return to try their milkshake flavors! read more

It was 9:29 pm when I arrived. I was surprised to find the door open. I placed my order and paid by Apple Pay but the order didn't appear. The system had locked me out. But they were nice enough to still complete my order. Even though by this time it was passed closing time. Some cleaned as others worked on my order. read more

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Exactly what you'd expect from a shake shake. They also have an ample amount of seating, including outdoor seating. My one complaint is that they don't have packaging that is conducive for to-go orders. The packaging is an open tray in a bag with nothing covered. The food gets cold almost immediately, so you really need to eat the food there. read more

Shake Shack Livingston at the Circle - Fast Food Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

I don't know why but this has to be the best shake shack. I've been to many but this one just hits every single time. Just the simple shack burger and fries.. mwah! Delicious. Always ready quick and they have their take out process down. read more

Shake Shack Livingston at the Circle - Shack ShackBurger- Fries - Fast Food Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

I remember waiting over 45 minutes in line for the original shake shack and it was really worth the wait. And then more and more opened up and the quality just was not the same and I have not been to one since. This location is quite alright. Cannot comment on the service since we always order via the app and just pick up from the rack. The black and white shake is always good. Their burger is tasty and just a little different from anywhere else. There is nothing like the shroom burger. The fries are good but not too special. This location has outdoor seatings and a few TVs inside. It's a comfortable place to enjoy your meal. It is quite expensive though paying more than $7 for a burger (and more than $10 for a shroom burger) which isn't particularly big. But it's definitely higher quality compared to most fast food restaurants. read more

Shake Shack Livingston at the Circle - Fast Food Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

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This is a review of my pickup experience from tonight, 4/17/24. I placed an order on the app for pickup. My son went to pick it up. By the time I came home and looked at the order, there were no utensils, napkins, ketchup, and straws. Worse yet, my lemonade was missing. I called the manager, and he apologized, and asked me to go back to pick up the lemonade. When I arrived, I asked to speak to the manager. He came quickly, and apologized. I told him all the utensils were missing. He said there was an option on the app...I told him I would show him the receipt if needed. He said no need. I also said clearly your drinks were all behind the counter. No way could the staff packing my order would miss the lemonade. He again apologized, and asked me to wait. He came back with 2 coupons for a free shake and a free chicken burger. I said that was not necessary, but such a nice gesture. We ordered from this location several times, and nothing like this has happened before. I do think the manager is on top of the store and his staff. Hopefully this will never happen again to any other patrons. read more

Shake Hands with Shake Shack!! Stopped in here a few times to grab something to shove in my face for lunch and found it to be a pretty solid choice. I'm a big fan of this chain and appreciate the fact that they serve 100% all natural Angus Beef which is always free from hormones and antibiotics. Plus I'm also a big fan of just about everything on their delicious made-to-order menu especially the Smoke Shack Cheese Burger with Smoky Bacon, Spicy Cherry Peppers, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Pickles, and that patented one of a kind Secret Sauce.    You can hit me up with that outstanding Burger each and every time with a side of their Crinkle Cut French Fries and watch me keep coming back for more. And that's the name of that Tune!! Come And Get Your Munch On!! read more

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Food is always fine at shake shack but the service was lacking. The employee basically just threw out food, and while nothing was wrong with it, it was just a bit rude. read more

Shake Shack Livingston at the Circle - Fast Food Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

Food is good as any other branch. Place looks very clean. Service is little on the slower side. Plenty of parking. Easy access. Would go again. read more

clean, great food, not the cheapest but i really love the look. I haven't had problems with the service and have gone here a countless number of times, orders always right too! read more

Popped in today to try the new Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich and Korean Gochujang Chick'n Bites. I wish the fried chicken was a tad more spicy, it was sweeter than I expected, however it was still very tasty, I love the crunchiness from the kimchi. I really liked the chick'n bites, the gochujang dipping sauce was pretty delicious, again, wish it was a bit spicer, but absolutely a notch above the regular chicken bites. Rounded out our order today with chicken stack and a shack stack, the former seemed plain after eating the Korean version. Meanwhile shack stack is great as always. Overall, it was a fairly pricey meal for "fast food" with the total coming out to nearly $40 including a drink. Shake Shack never disappoints, the quality of the food is always high in comparison to their competitors. read more

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They have a pretty decent fried chicken sandwich, but I wish it had katchup or some other sauce that isn't so bland. The mushroom burger would be much better without the super thick cheese inside the mushrooms. If they used a different cheese it would be better. Overall decent but not great read more

Shake Shack Livingston at the Circle - Chick' N Shack - Fast Food Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

I've come here a couple times now because I wanted to sample the menu a couple times before speaking. While I liked everything I had, I don't really understand the hype around shake shack. I've had a Shackburger, Shroom burger, Chicken Shake and finally when I had given up on my beach body goals, a Smokeshack. I am sure I have misspelled at least one of these items as the names are stupid and I feel dumb saying them at the register. I've also had their sugar Cookie concrete I think and that was great, but would not come back for it. I think its kind of expensive given the size of the burger. I was always still hungry after my visits. Also, beware you have to purchase the fries separately. P.S. if you were wondering I'm Team Shake Shack. In N Out is whack. read more

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Good - There's plenty of parking - There's plenty of seating - There wasn't a long line on a Saturday evening - The fries were yummy - They had condiment station with plenty of Hotsauce and other items - Didn't take too long to receive my order Bad - I ordered a single and thought my burger was kind of small - My Shake was way too thick read more

Shake Shack Livingston at the Circle - Fast Food Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

The food wasn't so good. The fries were undercooked. The Bourbon burger I got had the double burgers hanging out one side and the onions and sauce on the other side of the burger. And the burger was supposed to come with frizzles onions not cooked onions. The burger tasted ok. The service was horrible. I arrived at 8:50 and said dine in and she said they are closing soon so I had to take it to go. When the guy brought my food, I asked if I could stay and he said yes. Let alone there were other diners eating there. The ambiance was clean and that of a takeout fast food joint but a bit more classy. The only thing they got right was my funnel cake milkshake. I haven't been here since they opened many years ago and I won't be back. I did do a food survey and sent their hospitality team an email. I say enter at your own risk. I won't be back. read more

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One of my fav burgers! It's tastes great each and every time. My kids get the chocolate shakes with their meals. I offer to help them finish but they do it without me. Lol Service was good and location was clean. I like the option to use the app to order as well, especially during peak hours. read more

Shake Shack Livingston at the Circle - Fast Food Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

Tbh I love shake shack because they have quality burgers. I like their crinkle cut fries. And their flat top dog is good as well. They have ample parking despite sharing the lot with other businesses. There is also ample seating inside as well. Only downside that it's a bit pricey but quality comes with a price. The shakes are good but super thick and feels like alot in my opinion so I wasn't able to finish mine. My go to order is the shakeburger read more

Shake Shack Livingston at the Circle - Shakeburgers, crinkle cuts & flat top dog - Fast Food Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

Just went there for the 1st time late this afternoon. Ordered a regular burger with fries, & a veggie burger with fries. This was a takeout order, but when we got home we discovered we got 2 meat burgers instead, covered in what looked like cheese sauce from a bottle. I am a vegetarian so could not eat the 2nd burger. It was raining heavily so not anxious to run out again. A very disappointing experience & my husband said the food wasn't that great anyway, so it cost over $30.00 & was a rip off. Would actually like to get a refund! read more

25 people waiting inside for food. The woman putting orders together wants us to "social distance". It's burgers and chicken at lunch how hard can it be? We got chicken from here yesterday that wasn't edible. Only reason we are back is my kid likes the fries. read more

Shake Shack Livingston at the Circle - Better than Chick Fila... - Fast Food Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

I've been to Shake Shack's in Manhattan and Citifield, this was my first in NJ. The place is solid and what you'd expect. A step above fast food at a bit more expensive cost. I went for a Shack Burger with an iced tea, which was very good. This is in a nice strip of stores with different food options and a Starbucks. Parking was easy. Plenty of seating. Nice and clean with friendly service. read more

After a quick mall run I decided I wanted something to eat but didn't want the food from The mall Food Court. This location has great parking and friendly staff. The wait wasn't long to order tor received my order I Would definitely be back read more

Ordered noon at counter, it took 15 minutes for 1 chicken sandwich, fries and drink. I took food to the tables outside to eat. The chicken was so small, like a chicken tender. It was cold! Fries were cold too! I took it back and was given replacement. I took one bite and my mouth was on FIRE! I was given the spicy chicken. It was also a very small chicken tender, not juicy! It was very rubbery and chewy, warm not hot. How can SS have so many employees working and so few menu items and can't serve fresh food! My bill came to $14.04! Just the crappy tiny sandwich was $7.19! Habit Burger is where to go! Always fresh and made to order! read more

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Truffle burger was part of buy one get one free which I didn't receive. But I know why they're giving it away.

Very roomy location with a bustling efficient staff running kitchen and dining area. Food as always is delicious! Service was with a smile from every person. My only suggestion is to have 2 people at a time at the register. The line gets long at times but we weren't in a rush so it was fine. read more

I like Shake Shack. Their burgers, shakes and fries really hit the spot. A little pricey and pretty greasy and now as I get older the grease definitely does not agree with me. This location is fairly new, clean and the staff is pleasant enough. When it gets busy, the line kind of starts going out the door. There's not enough room in the front to accommodate a big lunch or dinner rush. Use the App to order so you can skip the line. I'm not sure if it's Covid or what but we placed an order on the App, went to pick up at the specified time and our order was not ready which is fine. Waiting an extra 30 minutes is not fine. Finally get our order and drive home (5 minute drive) and our shakes are melted. So disappointing considering I probably have a shake maybe three times a year at the most. Need to coordinate timing of food and shakes a little better. I think I would have enjoyed a Frosty from Wendy's more. read more

Shake Shack Livingston at the Circle - Fast Food Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

OMG! Run, don't walk. The Valentines day milkshake that is sponsored by Boyz II Men is amazing. The dreamy, creamy strawberry shake topped with crumbled chocolate and whipped cream and a hot fudge sauce is heaven in a cup. I don't take my word for it. Try it now before the season is over. read more

Shake Shack Livingston at the Circle - Valentines Day Shake - Fast Food Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

Good burger. First time trying Shake Shack. They cook thinner burger, but tasty. Simple yet satisfying. We got one regular double burger and another without bun. I really like this place, I been wanted to check out Shake Shack, since I read it reviews as best burger joint and saw a location in NYC, but it had long line. I was not able to go into the store, but we got it to go. Chicken nuggets and fries were also good. And we got half and half drink. Overall very satisfied. We will definitely return again. read more

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Amazing food, well seasoned and made with care. Service was good, even though they we're closing in 20 minutes once I got there. The place is also pretty good to eat at, comfortable and you can watch TV. read more

Shake Shack Livingston at the Circle - Fast Food Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

Stopped in for a quick lunch on our way home from vacation. This location is so nice. The staff here are very friendly, the restaurant and bathrooms are both super clean, and there is ample parking. I ordered a double shack burger with cheese fries and a shake they were featuring for pride month. I overall really enjoyed my meal. Everything was fresh and tasty. Although, I definitely ordered more food than I could finish. read more

I always go to shake shack expecting to leave satisfied with my plush potato bun burger and salty delicious cheese fries. This location's food was pretty on par with what I was expecting but when I came late on Friday night the food took extra long to be served. With vibrant vegetables and a patty that actually tastes like beef, shake shack joints definitely don't compare to other burger chains. Enjoy their extra smooth tasting filtered water and douse those fries in their Louisiana hot sauce. And when given the option between fries and cheese fries, always go cheese fries my friends. read more

Shake Shack Livingston at the Circle - Fast Food Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

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This was my first time eating at a shake shack (shocking, yes, I know). I have to say I'm not sure what all the hype is about. Yes, their burgers are better than McDonald's or Burger King. But no better than the burgers at five guys. And they are definitely not fine dining/restaurant quality. The same goes for their chicken sandwich. I guess if you're looking for a quick burger, you can't go wrong here, but if there was a line, I'd definitely find somewhere else to eat. read more

First time dining at this Shake Shack (with their socially distanced outdoor seating, of course). Ordering process was pretty easy: order & pay at the front, and pick up at the back. The back gets a pretty crowded from people waiting for their food. There doesn't seem to be a great way to queue up or to figure out the order in which we should stand. Our order was pretty simple: a Shack Stack, Smoke Shack, two cheese fries, a soda and a sweetened iced tea. They informed us that the cheese would be packaged separately which is fine. Long story short, the burgers were good but I found the fries' cheese to be lukewarm/cool, the iced tea was not sweetened, and they didn't give us napkins. Because of the constant crowding around the door, it was easier to just take the loss this time... cheese-less ketchup-less fries, tossed out the iced tea, and found a couple napkins in the car. Thankfully the burgers were still good. I'm sure if you brought your order home, all of the above could've been easily remedied with your own ketchup, heating up the cheese, throwing in some sugar into the tea... We unfortunately did not have these options outside. But I'll be curious to see if my normal go-to Shake Shacks are operating like this one. read more

Love their burgers and shakes! I have been coming here for years and they never disappoint. I also like that they have outdoor seating for the warmer weather. The only downside to this location is the parking lot as it gets crowded and tight (as cars coming in struggle to maneuver and not paying attention to the pedestrians). This is at no fault to the restaurant, but mostly towards the property owners, who need to make this parking lot safe for us patrons. read more

For the first time I am experiencing Shake Shack. Living very close to one for years I have never even thought about the hype. Although there were always people packed in there like sardines, I never once thought about buying the food. Well my wife and I decided to for once and here is what I experienced. The Burger: I ordered a Double Smoke Shack w/ pickles to start. For one, MAN was this burger good! It was VERY satisfying and the peppers were a nice touch. The heat and flavor from the cherry peppers provided the entire burger personality without drowning out the actual taste from the sandwich. My mouth enjoyed the burger and was not overwhelmed at all by the heat. Unlike some other burgers/sandwiches based around peppers and heat, this burger was refreshing and I really wish I ordered another one. The Fries: I ordered Bacon Cheese Fries. The fries that Shake Shack uses are similar in taste and shape to the Ore-ida brand fries. Honestly I would save my money and go to Costco and pick up a 5lb bag of frozen fries and a jar of queso, fry up some bacon and make my own. Cheaper in the long run and will taste about 90% the same. Definitely saving my money next time. Oh and the amount of fries was negligible and was not enough for one person at all. The Shake: I ordered a Cookies and Cream w/ Malt shake. This rounded out my meal and I was in love from he first sip. It was EXTREMELY thick and rich in flavor. The texture was what I expected a shake to have, THICK and FULL BODIED, I could have eaten it with a spoon. I didn't want it to end! The bits of cookie were in every straw-full and I loved the fact that I could chew on something making the entire experience much more enjoyable. I am a fan of Shake Shacks shakes now. In The End: The Shake Shack app has a home on my phone. I will be ordering from them again in the future and will definitely be getting a burger and shake. Skipping their fries, I will be saving my $5 to go to the store and getting a big bag, with a jar of cheese, and some bacon to make at home. All in all, big thumbs up to Shake Shack! read more

Shake Shack Livingston at the Circle - Smoke Shack Double - Fast Food Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey