Location: Shake Shack Navy Yard -- 54 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003 I'm a repeat guest at this location. I recently ordered a ShackBurger with bacon at the kiosk and had a work emergency come up before my food was ready, so I had to leave without picking it up. That part was on me, and I've never suggested otherwise. I came back about an hour later. The team member recognized me and acknowledged that I had been in earlier and had left without my order. What surprised me is that there was no gesture at all -- no offer to remake it, no partial credit, and no move to bring a manager into the conversation. I paid for food I never received, the store knew it, and the response was to simply ring me up again. A quick "let me check with my manager" would have gone a long way. On the second visit, the wait was long and the burger came out fresh and hot, but the fries were cold. On a busy line with that kind of wait time, cold fries suggest they were dropped early and held rather than fired to the order. That's a process issue worth flagging to the store leadership. I'm not looking to make a big deal out of this. I'd appreciate a credit for the original order I paid for and never received, and I'd like the feedback about the fries and the missed service recovery passed along to the Navy Yard management team. Thank you. read more

it was great customer service especially from one of y'all workers Ms. Yani! This was the perfect way to satisfy my need. not only were they very accommodating but they also was Ms.Yani was very patient with me when I couldnt decide what to order. read more

What happened to this place? I placed an order on the Kiosk.. $20 for a cheeseburger and fries... and it's taken over 15 mi it's to get the food. Definitely not coming back. This is ridiculous. read more

This seems to be a standard Shake Shack but the staff was really friendly and polite. They greeted us as we walked in and when we picked up our food the lady was super nice... wish I got her name for a shout out. Definitely recommend the Shack Stack (burger with cheese stuffed mushroom). Be careful though because there's a lot of cheese with every bite. Nice spot for a group and the bathroom are clean. Like the fact that there are several spots to sit and crowd watch. read more

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Ah, I hate to start the year off with a not so good review. I put in a very simple online order of a burger and two fries. I was to arrive at 8:19pm-8:24. One burger shouldn't take 20+ minutes to make. Additionally, the station is out of condiments and the restaurant itself is a bit filthy. I was expecting more from this location as I thought it was a pretty nice area. read more

Shake Shack Navy Yard - This was all the ketchup I could muster - Fast Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

While upon first impression, the self operating kiosks seem like a good idea. But it can also mean for long wait times despite the simplicity of an order. For example, if you only want a shake or a fountain soda your order will still be in a queue of all orders placed for pick-up, delivery and for dine-in. So if you arrive and there isn't much of a line, it's still probably good to be mindful that the lack of crowd may not be indicative of the wait time. When I placed an order here today, not only was it a 25 minute wait for a cheeseburger and fries, but they slathered tons of Shake Shack sauce all over the burger despite indicating via the kiosk options that I would like it on the side. Since it took so long to get the order and all workers seemed to be designated to kitchen duties, I felt like I was going to fare better just wiping everything off. Luckily, it wasn't an issue where there were any allergies but considering that was the only customization it was clear that attention to detail wasn't great. Otherwise, a pretty standard Shake Shack experience which I find to be usually fairly average but satisfying should a burger craving hit. read more

During "Burger Month," Shake Shack is giving a free Shack Burger (with the code: BURGERMONTH) if you spend $10. Today, I ordered a Carolina BBQ burger with Fried Pickles. I proceeded to wolf down the two burgers in minutes. The meat was juicy! The pickles were perfectly fried! And the burgers filled me up without any hiccups! The Navy Yard Shake Shake is clean and the staff members are friendly. I'm definitely going back! read more

I've heard a lot about Shake Shack over the years and finally gave them a try since this location was close to a work event. Actually, it was two tries. In a word...meh. I wouldn't avoid Shake Shack but wouldn't go out my way to visit based on my experiences. On Visit 1, I tried the chicken bites, crinkle fries, and a vanilla shake since it's Shake Shack. The shake was darn good as expected. The chicken bites were fine, but very inconsistent sizes. Most were much smaller than similar offerings at competitor locations. The fries were decent but not noteworthy. Visit 2 was a bacon cheeseburger, fries again, and a fountain drink. The burger was a disappointment, very average patty and bun. I appreciated the ordering kiosks and folks behind the counter were happy to engage. My food came out quickly and hot. Perhaps I had listened to too much hype but I wasn't impressed by my visits (except tge shake) considering the price point Both meals were over $20 (with a 15% tip). To me, that was pretty expensive for meals that really didn't seem to be any better than what I might get at larger fast food chains. read more

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After ice cream at the Kilwins did not work out since it was huge ice chunks, I got as close as I could to ice cream with a cookies and cream shake around the Dr John cornder. A shake makes up half of the bidness's name, and I was not in the market for a dilapidated shanty, so it seemed like a good move since most shake shack locations are solid. There was a long line for a tablet to order at, since they had no humans who could take an order. There were a lot of people waiting for their order. I joined the large crowd of people waiting for their order. Service was very slow for a shake, it is not like they needed to go out back and kill something to make the shake, since there should have been no meat in the old gal. When my shake came out 20 minutes later it was warm. Shakes are not supposed to come out warm, unless you are in Tina Belcher's Hell-Jail. I suspect they never called up my number when it was first made despite me standing right there in front of the pick up zone. Or this store really does not know how to make shakes. A warm shake is undrinkable. I should have saved the huge ice chunks from Kilwins ice cream and then I could have combined the failures of two places into a gross abomination of flavours that was still not the correct temperature for a tasty treat right before heading into the Nats stadium. Navy Yard basically seems like a giant tourist trap (they snared me, obviously) and the low quality of even somewhat respectable chains like the shack proves it. Do better. read more

Shake Shack Navy Yard - Cookies and Cream Shake, you can't tel from the photo but it is warm - Fast Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We regularly eat at this location and have overall had a decent experience dining in and taking out. The knock off on the stars has to do with a few times where we had to wait 10 min for an online order. I couldn't even get the attention of the staff to pick up, because they were so busy making the food. It's usually understaffed so I feel bad for the workers. Today was different though - I was only 1 of 3 customers in the restaurant when I came in to pick out up. The staff was great! They greeted me and were helpful with verifying my order. The other star knock off is for the grilled cheese sandwich that was literally a half sandwich that was slightly burnt; it was smaller than my hand. For $6, I'd expect a lot more. I'm bummed they no longer offer the fried avocado sandwich! We'll probably return but stick with our usual sandwiches. read more

I honestly haven't been having a good experience at this location the last few orders. Today, the cheese for the fries was cold and looks like this in the photo. Not melted. The fries did not taste good at all. Very bland. Normally they have a hint of sat or some kind of flavor. The burger bread was well done. Idk today was not a good day for shake shack. A couple orders ago, there was a piece of a very hot pepper in my burger and in my child's burger. He coughed so badly after accidentally eating it. Then, it was in mine too. The customer service wasn't good today either. When I walked in, I had to get someone's attention just to pick up my to go order. Then, I said "thank you." No response. "Have a nice day." No response. Customer service isn't great. read more

Shake Shack Navy Yard - Fast Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I genuinely don't understand the hype. Shake Shack charges luxury prices for what feels like a very average burger having an identity crisis. The patty was thin, the bun was soggy, and the whole thing slid apart like it wanted to escape responsibility. The shake was fine, but "fine" shouldn't cost this much. Overall, it feels like you're paying for branding and vibes instead of flavor. If you're hungry, you'll eat it. If you're expecting magic, lower your expectations... a lot. The fries were an absolute joke--limp, undercooked, and completely forgettable. If you're going to charge these prices, at least pretend to care. I wouldn't spend my money on shake shack ever again read more

I haven't been to a Shake Shack in a while so stopped in to try the seasonal black truffle mushroom burger. It was delicious. I also had forgotten how awesome the crinkle fries are. Ordering was super easy from the kiosk and the orders came out quickly. The employees we met were really nice. The customer behind us at the kiosk was a first time visitor and they patiently walked him through all of the burger options. The reason I hadn't been to a Shake Shack in a while is because the one closest to where we live is Dupont Circle and it is always super busy and it's small. I liked the more spacious and chiller vibe of the Navy Yard location so will be visiting again soon. read more

Shake Shack Navy Yard - Fast Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Dirty place with staff that does NOT give a damn shit about customers and make you wait forever without trying to help .... these people need to be laid off and find a job at a place they like to work at. Unbelievable. AlL of them at that location! Terrible! Walked out and went to cava next door where the staff was way nicer. read more

Shake Shack 5/8/2025 Lasting Family Memories "Double Shack Stack for Life!!" I can't say enough about the deliciousness, the aroma of those beef patties cooking, and the Amazing customer service provided by the staff and managed by Kavina Walter!! She has really improved the experience for me. As if it could get better... she did it. Also she plans to address some sad and disappointing issues related to the app and the kiosk, as neither will Allow for My Favorite Double Shack Stack to populate.... Only singles populated. I Must Have A Double Every Time. And now my Sister Loves My sandwich! Thanks Shake Shack for providing so much and lasting family memories. Helpful tips for customers: You Must order the Double Shack Stack At the Register until they fix the app and kiosk to allow for the extra patty to be Added. Message directly to management: Please FIX the App & the kiosk to allow for the extra Patty or patties to be added to the Shack Stack Burger so that you can get what you. read more

Shake Shack Navy Yard - Another Delicious Double Shack Stack!!! - Fast Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Came here for a quick dinner before attending a DC United game which there happened to also be a Nationals game the same evening so needless to say it was busy everywhere. However, the staff at this Shake Shack were wonderful! From the cashier to the delivery of our food, they both provided great customer service! Not a long wait at all. Great job ladies! Our food was hot and delicious! Ambiance was good because tables were clean and no trash overflowing as it could sometimes happen during busy times. read more

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2 stars for service. Staff was helpful and seemed to genuinely care about customer experience. The store is dirty. Feels damp, sticky and over all just nasty. Needs to close for a few days for a ceiling to floor deep clean. Inside the kitchen area looked terrible. Splattered food , cheese sauce containers. Floors nasty. Soda area . Self order pos system needs wiped down. Oh and bathrooms need an attendant just for bathrooms. So yeah don't bother. Felt sick trying to take bites of food because of the filth. Don't recommend read more

I just had the biggest BULLSHIT experience EVER!!! I placed an order around 8:50 PM and I didn't receive my order for TWO HOURS!!! It took me asking twice about the status of my order only to realize they lost my order! I had to show them proof that I ordered just to finally get my food! Yes, they were extremely busy! However, it should not take TWO HOURS to have an order ready! Many other people who ordered after me got their food before I did! I am never eating at Shake Shack again! Someone needs to be held accountable for this unacceptable service! read more

I ordered the chicken sandwich with bacon & avocado. The chicken sandwich was really good. It was fresh and tasty. The service was quick because we were on a timeline. The place was clean & convenient. I will be back. read more

You ever walk into a place and get that feeling of "damn these people hate working here" we'll be prepared to feel it again going into this shake shack the food taste amazing but you it does come with a hint of regret and envy with life choices in it. read more

I had a great experience at Shake Shack today! I placed my order when I arrived (there were 2 stations) and my food was ready in under 10 mins! The fries were fresh and crispy with just a tad too much salt but I was able to just shake some off. I was pleasantly surprised that my burger wasn't over cooked and still juicy. Avocado and all the ingredients were also fresh. The draft root beer was good, loved having that as an option instead of regular fountain soda. I spent $20 which was more than what I'd like for a fast food / fast casual place but overall it was really good. Place was clean and the manager even asked how my food was. read more

Shake Shack Navy Yard - a tray of food and a drink - Fast Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Excellent hamburger, this was my first time trying Shake Shack. I would have to say much better than Five Guys. I tried a double cheeseburger and the chicken bites. Chicken was moist and delicious, beats Chick Filet. read more

Shake Shack Navy Yard - Fast Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food is fine it's the service that needs work, and after seeing the reviews on this specific store; yall need to make a change. The closing shift workers on 7/31/25 are extremely rude and did not acknowledge myself and another woman when we walked in the store. I was there to pick up my order and they were understandably busy putting to go orders together; however they looked right at us and still did not say anything, not even a "hello, we will be right with you". This location needs some hospitality training apparently. read more

The service in this place is consistent.... not great. Disorganized, slow, and inaccurate. We office nearby and it's always the same. Every visit, someone just leaves it seems .. If I didn't love the shakes, I would just go a few block further to swizzler.... which is consistently great. read more

Great service at this location. Never a long wait and my food is always hot. This is my lunch go to.

Had a Great Experience at Shake Shack on M Street at the Navy Yard. The Staff was friendly and attentive, and the food was Good. I just Wish the Double Shack Burger was a little less greasy, but overall Delicious read more

Shake Shack Navy Yard - Double Shack Burger with Crinkle - Fast Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Waited an hour for my food as did everyone else in the restaurant. Absolutely no update what so ever. No first come first serve. Absolutely no organization or no urgency to get orders out what so ever. Finally got my food and my burger was in pieces. Wish I could give 0 stars. read more

I love some shake shack. The burgers, the shakes, the fries, all the options, everything. When you go to Shake Shack, you know you're not sitting down for a gourmet meal, but that's what makes it so great. You come to Shake Shack for that super heavy filling meal that's puts you in that food coma. This trip was no exception. I showed up hangry and ready to destroy. 2 SmokeShack burgers with fries was my conquest, and I did it fail. The bacon, cheese, and burger patty, was amaaaaazing. The fries complimented that burger like no other. Definitely add cheese to your fries if your contemplating. Normally I probably wouldn't write a review for Shake Shack since there are so many locations, but I decided to write this review because they staff were so friendly. They didn't judge me when I salivated over all the greasy food, they made suggestions, and they were super nice. The staff made this experience even better. I will definitely be back. read more

Shake Shack Navy Yard - 2 SmokeShack burgers and fries - Fast Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was very disappointed with my burger. We actually ordered 3 and someone picked them up. I did not ask for my burger to be well done. And well done does not mean burnt and crunch and crispy. I wish I had gone with just the Mushroom burger. The chicken bites were really greasy and the tasted like the oil needs to be changed. They left an aftertaste and my throat felt weird. I wanted this to be so different, but it is what it is. Why is it necessary to overcook and burn the food. Give people options and temperatures. I'm sure no will ask for burnt, crunchy, and crispy. read more

Shake Shack Navy Yard - Greasy bites and no dipping sauce. Taste weird. - Fast Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My first experience here was okay. I got the chicken bites and a craft beer. Although the chicken bites were very tasty, they were also overpriced in my opinion. Almost fifteen dollars for ten not-so-big chicken bites and one drink. The craft beer selection could be better as well. On top of that, at least in this location, there were no electrical outlets that I could find near any of the seats. Other than that, my meal was good and I would probably try something else on the menu if I come back. read more

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The burger was good. I was upset because they didn't have any fried food or bacon. There was also something wrong with the soda machine so I could only drinks available were water, tea, and lemonade. The lemonade was meh. read more

I stopped by for lunch and I'm really only writing this review to share a snippet of my life experience. Don't read on unless you're bored and looking for actual advice on this specific business location. It's cherry blossom season and the other day I went to a festival where there was a different Shake Shack location. Since it was uber busy, I shouldn't have been surprised that the Cherry Blossom Shake was sold out. Since then, that created a void I needed to fill and planned to make it to another Shake Shack another day to get the shake. Here comes today when I walked to this location only to find that the Cherry Blossom Shake was no longer being sold. Devastating. Instead what they were selling was the Game of Thrones Dragonglass Shake that is served in a plastic cup specifically designed for Shake sShack and GoT. Season 8 of GoT just released yesterday so it was fitting. The shake was good, but I probably won't get it again just because they're super packed with calories. Honestly, I know these gimmicks are just marketing and hype, but sometimes they can be fun and tasty! Oh well, I'll just have to wait until next year! read more

Shake Shack Navy Yard - Fast Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I did in store pick up through the app. The location is in the ballpark neighborhood and it is very clean and quiet. The location has multiple televisions broadcasting sports and a larger seating area than most. I did not wait very long for the app to text me saying me food is ready read more

Shake Shack Navy Yard - Nice TV's to watch every game - Fast Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

made my dubai chocolate shake into your finest and most nastiest liquid soup. w t f... first and last experience here

The food is always good and the service is always excellent. Our staff always gets food from here and it is great choice for burgers. They also have a lot of variety to choose from. read more

Service was fast food was good I did take out it was quick service I would use them again

I'm a huge fan of Shake Shack so when Wise Guys were out of slices for the day, my friends and I went over to Shake Shack (naturally). This was my first visit to this particular location. With the lockdown and shelter-in-place orders, we didn't know what to expect. When we arrived, we found a lot of signs plastered all over the store windows but none of them gave instructions on how to place an order. We saw staff inside so we knew the store was opened. We eventually found a set of doors that were unlocked so we stepped inside. As we went to the cash register, a lady hurried over and started yelling in my face to step back outside. I stopped in my tracks and explained that the door was unlocked and we didn't know where to go because there were no signs. Instead of explaining the lineup/ordering system, she continued to yell at me about ignoring the rope outside. As we stepped back outside, we found new arrivals who were just as confused about where to order. After we placed our orders (a second lady took our order, not the rude one), we theorized that the second lady who was taking orders at the door had stepped away. Instead of putting a sign up indicating where the line starts, she had left the door unattended. This was the first time I've felt shaken up (pun unintended) and even a little embarrassed because someone at a fast food joint yelled at me. I understand how stressful the pandemic and physical distancing orders are, but I don't think that's the way a fast food restaurant should be treating its customers especially during these times. read more

Had to go grab something quick and decided to give it a try. Easy ordering system and friendly sraff

We have been so impressed at how nice people are here in DC until we visited your Navy Yard location on 3/23/2022 at 6:00. Because everybody has been so friendly, the rudeness of the cashier kind of hit us in the face. Please apologize to her for whatever we (me, my wife and two kids) did to put her in a bad mood, as we have no idea why we made her work so hard. Yes, we were a bit indecisive, but I am not sure we were so different than any other customer with kids. I truly apologize if we inconvienced her on figuring out order read more

I've come here quite a few times as it's the closest place to get a milkshake. This location is OK on service, although sometimes your wait time can be super lengthy, even if you placed a mobile order. If it is a Nats game day, the line WILL be long and it will be loud, so just be prepared for that when the Nats are in season. The burgers are standard Shake Shack burgers. I've generally always found them to be a little greasy, and I agree with others that they are smaller than they could be. The fries are pretty bland crinkle-cut, and the "cheese" on the cheese fries seems to be something from a concession stand. The shakes are good, though--as long as they aren't out of ice cream and shakes, like they were tonight. Yes, I said I went to Shake Shack and they said they were out of shakes. What is the world coming to? Anyway, they keep it pretty clean inside, which is nice, especially given that this location gets a lot of traffic. It will continue to be my place for a quick bite nearby, but give me Burger Tap & Shake over Shake Shack any day. read more