This establishment is located in the Irvine Spectrum on the side with the movie theater. It was walkable by going through the path that goes by the biggest parking structure. I came here to pick up an order for someone so they could eat it. A pick up area was visible from the entrance. I just walked up there, said the name on the order, and was able to pick up the items. I was able to leave with the food without any problems. The person I gave the food seemed glad to get it. read more

AWFUL. I would never come back was supper busy heard workers having attitude with every other customer almost no seats. Don't even get me started on the chicken sandwich I had it wasn't even together when I got it, the sandwich feel apart before I ate it there was no where to grab it the buns were soggy and I just wanted to leave the second I got the burger will never come back. read more

Chicken Shack is so good -- lots of veggies like lettuce, tomato, and pickles, and the bun's super soft.

Staff: Good and okay. Guy taking our order could have been nicer. The one that brought out our food was really nice. He had brown hair and a bandana. Quality/Quantity: The burgers are really good. Best thing is the bun which is really soft and airy. Though some described it as soggy. A little on the small side on par with Steak and Shake. We got burgers, fries, and a chocolate milkshake. Shake was really tasty. Value: I feel it was reasonable at $55 or so for 4 burgers, 2 fries, a drink, and a chocolate shake. Overall: Good food, nice ambiance, plenty of outdoor seating, One downside is I realized that the burgers come with cheese. I quickly asked that it not be on 2 of them. Felt bad so tipped the cashier. When our food came it had cheese on the 2 we didn't want cheese on. Very unfortunate as these were for the 2 people most excited to eat here. Will I be back? Most likely. Pro Tip: They have a kiosk to order from to save time. Also, they provide free refills even though the soda machines are not accessible to the customers. read more

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Cheeseburgers are one of my very favorite things, but I had a heart attack a year ago so beef of any kind is a rare treat for me. My cardiologist gave me the green light to have beef every other month, which I've pretty much saved for an In & Out cheeseburger. Tonight, I thought I'd go a bit fancier with Shake Shack, especially since I'm not a huge fan of In & Outs fries and Shake Shack has crinkle cut fries, my favorite. What a waste. The Shake Shack burger was almost flavorless but so greasy that the bun was drenched. Gross by any measure. Fries were decent, and service was fine, though. I learned my lesson. If you only get six burgers a year, stick with the tried and true. read more

Ordered Big Shack and Bacon Cheeseburger, lettuce wrap & double patty. One of the worst burger I've had in my life. Both burger patties are dry and no taste at all, the sauce on the side taste a bit off as well. Order was carry out so no idea about service. Ambiance is good. People were nice and friendly. But the food is crap. read more

Shake shack here just as good as the other locations! Fresh and tasty smashed style burgers. My only criticisms is that the spicy fires was just drenched in chili powder (I would avoid this). Also, pretty pricey for a small burger, but still good in taste! read more

Shake Shack - Spectrum - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

Yum the Shake Stack was super good. Customer service was also great, the fries spilled a little bit in the bag and the guy felt bad and just gave me an extra order of fries. He also made sure I had whatever sauces I needed. I ordered on the app for local pickup and it was super quick. read more

Shake Shack - Spectrum - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

Shake shack is not too bad, they have more options now and that has made it much better, I had their holiday shake and it was good. I think that would take a great spot for a quick burger and shake, although since it's at the spectrum, it can get a little packed. Service is great and fast and it's near movie theater, would come again read more

One of my faves! Placed an order thru Yelp and it was ready quickly and efficiently. We love their chicken shack, milk shakes and 50/50 Arnold Palmer. The fries are great, too! Service was excellent- bathrooms are clean. This place is always a home run for us. read more

Crowded, rushed to open, guess what Irvine, it is here. You will stand in line. The menu is simple. Very similar to In and Out burger. The French fries are very good. The burgers look good, but I have not had a chance to try one. The kitchen is clean, the prices are what you would expect. There are some thing that make this place in my mind, overrated: 1. No refill on their drinks except iced tea. 2. Lack of places to sit. 3. Nothing unique or special on their menu. 4. Their shakes taste like they are made with a frozen yogurt machine and not real ice cream. The place is okay, not special. read more

Shake Shack - Spectrum - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

The burger and fries were pretty good!! Employees were nice and helpful . The restaurant didn't have many tables inside and was small. The burger was small. I will be back but not soon. read more

Shake Shack - Spectrum - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

Placed an order on the self serve kiosk, I opted for the Veggie burger (mushrooms, sweet potato, carrots, farro, and quinoa patty and topped with American cheese, fried crispy onions, pickles and ShackSauce). The burger was tasty but could have used a sauce of some sort because it was a tad dry (there are no modifications on the kiosk other than "add avocado" for the veggie burger) but the bun was pillowy soft and delicious! Service was great, didn't have to talk to anyone lol Seating is limited inside but there is plenty of places to dine outside. read more

Shake Shack - Spectrum - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

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Bad quality control. They gave me wilted lettuce. Also very stingy on the cheese. Shake shack is delicious but the employees need to be retrained. Too bad this is the only shake shack nearby. read more

Shake Shack - Spectrum - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

We love having a shake shack nearby! Food always hits the spot. We love the cheese fries. The service is quite easy (you can order via kiosk or wait for the cashier) and the food comes out quickly. There are plenty of seating options and everything is maintained really well. read more

So we have a Shake Shack in the area and of course I'm there at 10:30am on my day off to try it with baby in tow. There are already some people in line at the crack of opening but the queue rope looping outside is hinting that it gets way worse than that. In fact, when I left the line was already a deterrent. I tried the triple brownie shake, fries, and a Shack burger. The burger is 5 stars, the fries are a 1 star, and the shake is a 3 star. The burger was smaller than expected but higher quality than usual. The bun was simple and thin. The patty looked like it was probably made in house. The veggies were fresh. Fries were underseasoned and overcooked. Shake tasted fine but was too warm and thin. It took a little too long to order but once it was in the food came out quick. There are 2 self ordering kiosks but 1 was busted. I told the husband that it's a good burger place to add to the spectrum but not worth waiting in a long line for or drive out of the way. Oh yeah, the service with cashier and the person who delivered to the table was very good. read more

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Shake Shack is a great addition to the Irvine SPectrum. Located across Somi Somi Ice cream spot. Service was really friendly and on point. Even though was early on during opening time. The associates were still in the training process taking huge orders and lots of customers. There was a line! Came during opening week 5.23.23 Janice held up. Repeated our orders. Had associates going around asking if everything was ok. Asked to clear anything off our table and if we were done along w needing anything else. Especially Max. He was awesome. About a little over a dozen tables inside and along w a good amount of patio seating outdoor. What we ordered ~ Chicken avocado bacon burger. Yummy & veggies were fresh. ~ Shack Burger was juicy flavorful. Highly recommended ~cheese fries were perfectly crispy goodness. You may ask for cheese on the side FYI ~strawberry lemonade, don't be afraid. It's perfectly sweeten and refreshing. ~ Strawberry Classic shakes was delicious. Creamy on point and not overly sweet at all. The perfect blend of sweetness. This would make this Shake Shack location the nearest for mee. We've gone to the one in DTLA, Las Vegas & New York. So we're excited to have one in OC. Definitely will be visiting when we come to IS. read more

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Shake Shack's long awaited first location in OC! I went to check it out during opening weekend. It's in a prime spot near the movie theater at Irvine Spectrum. Of course there was a line but they did a pretty good job managing it. The restaurant is clean and bright with indoor and outdoor seating. You can order at the counter or self order at a kiosk. I never understood why people compare them to In-N-Out. Shake Shack's burgers are very different and they have a lot more options including a veggie burger and chicken sandwiches. They're also more fast casual not fast food, and the prices reflect it. The food is a bit pric for what it is but the one burger I'll splurge on that you can't get anywhere else is their Shack Stack ($12.09). It's a burger topped with a fried, cheese-filled portobello mushroom. So cheesy and so good. Speaking of cheese, the Cheese Fries ($5.09) are also a must. Their crinkle fries were perfectly crisp and you can ask for the cheese on the side so they stay crispy. The OC Dreamsicle ($6.69) is a shake flavor unique to this location and it tastes like a 50/50 bar. If you like that orange vanilla flavor but want something lighter, the Creamsicle Float ($6.19) is also really good. The servers were all very friendly and offered to bring condiments or anything we needed to our table. Overall it's a good addition to the dining options at the Spectrum. read more

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Never tried shake shack before so I wanted to see the hype. I got their single smokeshack, a shroom burger, their regular fries, and an oreo shake. Their smoke shack was pretty good but it didn't have any vegetables so it was just very meaty. If it had some type of bbq sauce, it would've been very good but otherwise, I thought it wasn't that great. The shroom burger was surprisingly my favorite because I had low expectations for it. I think despite not having meat, the fried mushroom is definitely a great substitute for it. The fries were overly salty and nothing special. The oreo shake was also nothing special at all, just oreos in a shake. I paid roughly around 30 dollars. I thought this place was good and was supposed to be on par with in-n-out but sadly to say that in-n-out is MILES better than shakeshack. This place is good though, but it isn't that great to be raving about. I give this place a solid 3.5/5. read more

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I've never felt the need to make a Yelp review, but this service was abhorrent. They made a mistake to our order (forgot our only vegetarian burger), and we were thankful we noticed before leaving the restaurant. We then notified them of their mistake and then proceeded to wait 50+ minutes for one mushroom burger. There were no special requests, they just forgot to give us a basic mushroom burger. We checked back in multiple times only to be told our order was "lost in the shuffle." The rest of our food became cold and inedible in the hour we waited for the one burger all because of THEIR mistake. Horrible and I warn you all to not spend your time or money here. No one offered to comp food or apologized at any point. Don't visit unless you like incorrectly packed orders and cold food. read more

I ordered at the kiosk, very easy and simple! I got the double patty shack burger w pickles, lettuce, tomatoes and crispy onions! Cheese fries and a tea drink. First timer, 9/10. I enjoyed the burger the crispies added a nice taste to the juicy burger it was quick and ready! Not much seating indoor, so we sat outside read more

Shake Shack - Spectrum - ShackBurger 2 patties. W crispy onions. Cheese Fries. Organic Iced Tea. - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

The food is good but the service has space to improve. Welcome me when I come to the counter instead of ignoring me while talking amongst coworkers. There's no enthusiasm or pride shown and it shows. The non dairy shakes are still killer though. I also don't like the machine asking for a tip when all they do is drop food off at your table. read more

Shake Shack - Spectrum - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

I ordered takeout through the app and service was quick and organized, even during peak lunch hours. There are a few spots for curb side pick up, but they get taken up fast which means you'll most likely need to park in a structure and walk. While their burgers are tasty, they are overpriced for the portions you receive and the patties are quite thin. read more

My boyfriend is Shake Shack's biggest fan, so we had to come out on opening day to celebrate the beginning of a new era! The wait on opening day wasn't as long as it looked (we entered near the taquito place that has yet to open, which took about 45 min to an hour. They passed out some fries samples to everyone in line. It was 2 pieces but I love free samples. I always get the ShackBurger with raw onions (they don't do grilled but have caramelized onions, but not my jam). Rarely, I will get the ShackStack or Shroom burger if I am in a real treat myself type of mood - the deep-fried mushroom filled with cheese is definitely not healthy but it's delicious. We tried a shake for the first time - the malted strawberry shake tasted just like ice cream. We also found out the OC Dreamsicle Shake is the exclusive flavor to this location. read more

Shake Shack - Spectrum - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

I had Shake Shack in NY and loved it. When I heard that Shake Shack was coming to Irvine, I had to come and check it out. The meat patty is small and had bits of hard burnt beef around the edge. And there were little bits of chewy tendons in the burger. It was packed and a long line, but the wait wasn't that long. The line moved fast. The service is friendly. I would recommend having a person on the floor check the tables. No one was there to clean the tables. I brought my own mini Clorox wipes. The restaurant is across from Javier's restaurant. It's loud and fun. Hopefully, management reads reviews to help improve the restaurant. read more

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In the burger space you'll see people put up their hats for In-N-Out, 5 Guys, Habit Grill, etc all boasting their favorite chain is best in the game. I've not had a Shake Shack burger since the one in Las Vegas back whenever it first opened, so it's been roughly 5+ years, but I've been a firm believer Shake Shack is the best in the game if you're looking for quality. After coming on Shake Shacks opening weekend in the Irvine Spectrum, glad to say my memory still holds firm. Shake Shack has the best burgers of any chain I have tried, and as a SoCal native who thinks In-N-Out is overhyped, I do think people should come here with an open mind. The food at this chain is great. The meat patty is fantastic, but what really sells a Shake Shack burger for me is the BUNS. The potato buns used on a Shake Shack burger are like nothing else any chain has to offer. It's firm but bouncy, and it soaks up the burger juices for the most delightful experience. I could rave about the unique buns all day. Next up the fries, they are crinkle cut and they are fantastic. They're thinner than normal crinkle cut fries and they easily are some of the best any chain has to offer.. and take it from me, I do not like crinkle cut fries. They are crispy on the outside for that wonderful crunch you wouldn't expect. And of course it goes without saying, the shakes at Shake Shack are bomb. You would expect as much for a chain with Shake in the name, and it delivers. The operation here runs smooth too, they have 2 kiosks and a cashier counter. Orders are placed super smoothly and the line moves fast. If you're dining in and it's busy, you'll probably have more problems finding seating after ordering than waiting in line to place an order. If you love burgers, I highly recommend this chain. The East coast doesn't always do things better, but this burger chain is the best I've had yet. It's a bit more expensive than actual fast food, but the quality easily justifies the slight premium. read more

Shake Shack - Spectrum - Outside, across from Javiers - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

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Not my favorite burger spot especially with all the options we have here in Irvine. Service is half decent but definitely could be way better. Food is just bleh I guess if you never had shake shack it's an experience but not something worth trying again. read more

She wants to be in n out so bad You're a single parent at the spectrum with three hungry children everyone's hungry. No fast food at the spectrum. All the restaurants near the theater seem too high commitment for your hungry kids. Who wants to sit down and wait to be served in a Thursday evening anyways? So you go to shake shake Big mistake. Burgers are small like the pebbles of s*** from your kids pet rabbit For a pebble of a burger it's three times the price of In N Out, and tries to market itself for its mid tier shakes to hide the fact that it's like In N Outs undesirable, freaky, and unsafe uncle. If you enjoy torture and unhappiness Shake Shack is the place to be! read more

We came in with 10 teenage boys after a birthday party. Diana provided the best customer service & really helped this mom get all the correct food & shakes to every hungry teen. She even had a little extra something special for our birthday kid! Thanks, Diana at Shake Shack! read more

Wow tough reviews. I've eaten here several times. Never had a bad meal. But I guess the kiosk is kind of wonky and it's hard to find seating. read more

This is the first OC location for this chain. I think I might have been to one once before, but it was so long ago that I cannot remember. I might also not remember because it was not memorable. I'm sorry to say that the burger was just too small for the price that it costs. To me it resembled a small, flat, cheap fast food burger, but without the cheap price. The flavor was good though. Especially the hot dog, and the crinkle cut fries. And the quality of the ingredients are good, I just don't think the price is worth it. read more

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Very good and quick service on a busy Sunday afternoon. I like that they have self service ordering kiosks. Makes it easier to order. The restaurant was clean and the staff was very efficient getting the orders delivered. The food was good. read more

Service is really good here. They are always so nice the employees. The burgers are so yummy had a great time

Went to the Grand Opening at the Irvine Spectrum. The line was long but it was moving along. It was my first time trying Shake Shack, so I was pretty stoked. The staff was super friendly and they came out with free samples of their fries, which I thought was a nice touch. I was under the impression that the chain was a sit down restaurant, but it's not. It's a fast food place, where you can use the tablets to order or place your order with one of the staff members at the register. The menu was a little bit confusing to me, the names of the burgers are similar to each other. I heard good things about the Smoke Shack and the hot dog of all things. I decided to give the Smoke Shack (double) a go - and it did not disappoint. It had a slight kick to it from the cherry peppers, not too much that would make my head sweat, but just enough to notice there's some heat. The bacon was crispy - and the patty was nicely cooked. Burger was good. The fries were ok for me, which are the crinkle cut style. There's not a whole lot of seating inside, but there is a small patio area. Price - its a bit on the higher end for a fast food joint. It's about the same price range as the sit down chain with the little bird and bottomless fries (you know the one - Yummm). It' was a good first experience and I would be coming back. read more

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Solid 5 stars!!! I love Shake Shack and to have one in Irvine is awesome. For a restaurant that just recently opened, they are doing a rockstar job! Burgers are delicious. Service spot on. Kudos to all the staff here. Keep up the great work!!! read more

Just went to this Shake Shack location for the first time. I've been to several other locations. What stuck out to me right off the bat was how crowded it was. But, keep in mind I went on a Saturday evening. They have several screens you can order on or you can go to have them take your order at the front. After ordering we found a seat on the patio, which was a little chilly. The inside seating was all taken and it was really loud in there. There were lots of people and tons of movement between people entering, ordering, getting condiments/water, finding seats, etc. Our food took about 10 minutes to come out which was quicker than I expected actually. The cheese fries were really good and so were the truffle fries. Chocolate shake was great and the cheeseburger is one of the best. The meat is good and the bun is super soft. For me I need at least 2 patties, but that's personal preference. Would definitely come back. read more

The food here was fresh and yummy. The service was fast I used their self service checkouts which were convenient. The ambiance is casual and there were lots of seating both inside and outside. read more

Shake Shack - Spectrum - Avocado Bacon Burger Berry Cherry Pomegranate Lemonade Cheese Fries - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

Mediocre, FLAVORLESS food. Overpriced and small portions. They always forget your condiments too so check your order. The portions are way too small for the price. Definitely overrated. read more

9.0/10 I've been a fan of Shake Shack since trying it in Las Vegas years ago, and I'm thrilled to have the first Orange County location close by. As an OC native, I've grown up with In-N-Out which I love, but Shake Shack's unique flavors and higher-quality ingredients make it a top choice for me. Definitely one of my favorite burger spots and my all-time favorite spot for a chicken sandwich and shake, the ultimate menu of American food. I've had: Single and Double ShackBurger, Shack Stack, Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Shack, Chicken Bites, Crinkle Cut Fries, Cheese Fries, Chocolate Shake, Cookies and Cream Shake, Strawberry Shake, Single Scoop Frozen Custard Vanilla & Chocolate, Flat-Top Hot Dog. My favorites are Single ShackBurger, Shack Stack, Chicken Shack, Crinkle Cut Fries and Cookies and Cream Shake. The potato rolls are soft and pillowy, the burgers are perfectly balanced, and the chicken is tender and flavorful. I think the Double ShackBurger is too much patty, the balance of flavors is off but you could ask for more toppings to balance it. If you want even more flavor, get the Shack Stack and it's a flavor explosion with the crisp-fried portobello mushroom filled with melted muenster and cheddar cheeses. Eat it right away while it's still crispy, amazing. Their sandwiches are just as good. The chicken is tender, juicy and flavorful. The breading is perfect, it's a light batter and doesn't feel heavy at all. The herb mayo rounds out the sandwich. I like to add tomatoes and hold the pickles. Their Hot Dog scratches the itch and is a good snack but average in taste. I will usually finish a burger/sandwich in one sitting. My boyfriend needs two to fill him up. The fries are also up there on my list of favorites, crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside and perfectly seasoned. Sometimes I'll get a shake, my boyfriend and I both agree that they have some of the best shakes, creamy and rich, with great flavor. If you don't want a shake, get the custard, just as delicious. Been trying to be more conscious of supporting businesses that are committed to eco-packaging and sustainability and I'm how to report that Shake Shack is one of them. They prioritize sourcing from local and regional suppliers to reduce their carbon footprint and are committed to animal welfare practices. Some locations have implemented energy-efficient equipment and water-saving fixtures. They use compostable packaging for some items and have experimented with reusable cup programs. This one is located at Irvine Spectrum Center across from The Cheesecake Factory or near the theater. There's tons of free parking, they have parking lots, short-term street parking and multiple parking structures. Keep in mind though that if you come on the weekends expect the parking to be quite busy, be patient getting in and out. The inside is cute, modern and casual. There's plenty of inside and outside seating. There usually isn't a line here but if there is, it moves fast. You can order at the counter, self-service kiosk or mobile app. Service is friendly, however, I would like to note that I have noticed it takes a while to receive my order on multiple occasions, longer than the estimated time that's given to me on the app. I normally place a mobile order through the app and this location has taken significantly longer to receive my order than the Long Beach location I used to frequent. I'm not sure if it's because this location is still working out its kinks or if this location is busier than other locations I've been to. I've been here at least seven times since they've opened over ten months ago and on average, it takes 20 minutes for my order to be ready while the app says it takes 15. It varies when I come, sometimes on a weekday, sometimes on a weekend. For the quality and quantity, I'd say the price is right for the most part. The only thing that may not be right are their hot dogs which are a bit overpriced if you ask me. A single scoop custard might also be overpriced, delicious but quite small. read more

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The French fries were very good! This is my first experience here and is my last as I will not be returning. I requested lettuce with my burger and received one small leaf. I also requested spread and there was barely even a dollop. Our order was to go and good thing because I had lettuce in my fridge. Goodness. read more

Shake Shack - Spectrum - Cheeseburger with spread. - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

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