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    Shake Shack Union Station

    3.2 (375 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    SHAKE SHACK UNION STATION ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Tables are "hand crafted in New York from reclaimed bowling lanes"... hilarious!
    Travis J.

    I come here every time I'm in DC on my way back to NYC. The food is always hot and fast. The service is always good. It's a perfect way to welcome myself back to New York before I even get on the train. Today I got a triple French onion soup burger and it was bangin! Yumm! The tables used to be bowling lanes, very nice touch.

    Gabrielle H.

    Horrible experience. I put a photo with my first order. I got there and they handed me the bag. There were 2 fries and a burger in there with 1 side of cheese. I ordered cheese fries with an extra side of cheese. I also ordered the new truffle fries. When I tell you...the attitude I was met with when trying to get my actual order was ugh...I don't experience this kind of customer service at the other location. SMH. I ordered a second order, but this time just fries from the kiosk. My video shows you that I ordered just fries and ended up with cheese fries. 2 orders wrong in the same day. I just left with the incorrect order bc this is crazy. Plus I don't want to be met with an attitude again.

    I ordered well done, that ain't well done
    Patrick G.

    My son wanted a well done burger. As you can see from the pic, it wasn't even cooked. That said, my bacon double and cheese fries were tasty, along with our strawberry and cookies n creme shakes. Waited about 15 minutes for the food. The water tasted awful but maybe that's the District's fault. Tip: there is a foosball table and cleaner/more seating upstairs! Yo boy PG out.

    James R.

    I rarely write reviews of fast food but Shake Shack in Union Station is very convenient especially if you are catching Amtrak. Less positive is this outlet is one of the dirtier I have visited. The tables were not cleaned so you are basically serving your own. There is better ambiance upstairs assuming the homeless have not down a take over.

    Dirty
    Sabrina R.

    The food the 1st time was fantastic, but this experience was not the same. The whole crew needs to be retrained. Food was over cooked and cold. The so called leaders were not prepared for the task at hand. The people and restaurants were dirty and unfit to be serving food. Countertop was dirty. And if you ask if they could clean them off they brushed on the floor. Never again Washington DC union station. I work for Amtrak and was looking for great service and food.

    ShackMeister Burger, shackmeiser Cheese Fries
    Carol D.

    Third visit at this location. I'm writing a review to document the fact that if you order off the app, YOU HAVE TO ASK FOR YOUR FOOD At the counter. I waited like an idiot while my tasty burger and fries was turning into a cold blob. Such a bummer. Food (5/5): I'm such a huge fan of these cheeseburgers! I love the flattop crispy patty and streamed bun. I've gotten an avocado bacon burger with crispy onions and this is a decadent sandwich! There's so much flavor in this sandwich! I love it! Other than the truffle burger (which I'm waiting to come back) this is my favorite. Atmosphere (3/5): crowded, dirty, with lots of homeless folks wandering around. Not sure that they even clean up or police the area. Service (3/5): Servers seems super grim and not very friendly.

    Sad how pitiful and greasy

    Food greasy portions small and over cooked oil needs to be changed in fryers. The staff was grumpy and seemed short staffed and overworked in need o customer service training. shack used to be great what happen?

    Fries and double shack burger
    Calder S.

    The food is good (standard Shake Shack) but the rest of the experience isn't. I often order ahead, and the order is either late so I have to wait around, or it's too early so sitting there getting cold (like, yesterday I was 10 minutes early and the food was already bagged and sitting there). The location isn't very clean. There's often a lot of trash left out on tables that haven't been cleared. The upstairs seating section is enormous but always closed. The cashier often sits down on a stool and looks at her phone between orders, and gives you the minimum attention when you order. Fries are sometimes not seasoned appropriately, like they forgot the salt. They need to put in a little more effort.

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    IL P.

    This is a very based store, my friends were complaining a bit but I don't care. I liked my burger

    sunset lemonade
    Ashley B.

    Shake shack never disappoints. The six-piece nuggets were absolutely delicious--crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The fries could use a bit more seasoning, but still some good fries. the sunset lemonade was THE BEST! i love the flavor! Service was pretty good, and for ambiance they have straws, forks, spoons, mayo, pepper, ketchup, everything you need to make your meal good.

    Joel H.

    Being that all Shake Shacks follow the same model. This review is pretty consistent from location to location, just some minor tweaks, We visited here with the Key Clubbers from various locations in New York State. Some students told me that they never heard of Shake Shack.... WHAT!!! OMG... Please don't tell mew that you have never had a Shake Shack burger... Please! This incredibly tasty piece of meat (or chicken or mushroom) with cheese on their signature bun is nothing less than awesome. It's all about the taste, and a Shake Shack burger comes with plenty of it. Even they're "shroom' burger was a tasty fried breaded mushroom with cheese on the same signature bun, or as their menu says: Crisp-fried portobello mushroom filled with melted muenster and cheddar cheeses, topped with lettuce, tomato, ShackSauce™." It was awesome. The team members in all locations are always smiling and friendly and I can not imagine the pressure that they go through. Their locations are well positioned and always busy. People are just happy to be here. Shake Shack is always and amazing experience. They definitely have something for everyone here. Danny Myers knows the audience and how to present to them. KUDOs to Shake Shack!

    Outside seating
    Doug B.

    Standard Shake Shack menu and extras. Nothing special except a cool patio location inside Union Station. Lots of choices in Union Station, and this is one of them. Nothing special.

    Shake shack ShackBurger
    Kia G.

    I waited about 15 minutes for the shake shack burger. Yet somehow it was ice cold. I figured out why: the meat was so undercooked that I had to throw it away. This was my first and last time coming to this location.

    ShackBurger - Pretty good but the patty was under-seasoned :/

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    Was never told my order was ready. Waited so long and now my food is cold. Terrible customer service...

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    The staff was incredibly rude. They would not correct the order when they got it wrong. They gave 3 pickles in our fried pickle "basket".

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    Stepped into Lucky Buns DC recently (I have not been here for several months) and wow, what a meal!…read more I went for the classic combo - a patty melt and fries - and both were absolutely on fire. The patty melt was perfectly cooked, juicy, and hit all the right spots, and those fries were crisp, seasoned just right, and seriously addictive. Service was great. Young bartender Noah with braids held it down. Young man was raised right! Go Commanders lol. Go Wizards! Restaurant was comfy, dark and chill. Inside and outside dining options. The mosquitoes aren't out yet so enjoy the patio. But honestly, the real star of the show, the one that truly stole my heart and taste buds, was the Antigua Bound drink. It was so good I had to get it twice! Seriously, this drink is a game-changer. It's got that perfect balance of refreshing and delicious that just makes you want to savor every sip. You know a drink is special when it outshines a stellar patty melt and fries, and the Antigua Bound definitely did that. Do yourself a favor and get to Lucky Buns DC (18th Street location) for some amazing food, and whatever you do, do NOT leave without trying the Antigua Bound. You'll thank me later! You're welcome!

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    4.1(653 reviews)
    3.4 miWoodley Park
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    Wow this place must be popping when the zoo is really lively! It was the tail end of ZooLights, and…read moreit was busy, but my friend and I were able to grab bar seats. A friend invited me to go on a little Duke's tour with her, and this was our first stop. They were decked out in panda decor and had a charming menu. I was mainly there for their drinks, but I decided to try their quinoa salad too. What a hefty, satisfying salad! The butternut squash, goat cheese, and pumpkin seeds were the highlights. Based on this initial experience, I'd be back for sure. Good happy hour too. Now, this location may be a little out of my way, but thankfully there are closer Duke's.

    Just finished a late lunch here with my kiddo on a Sunday afternoon. Not terribly busy, plenty of…read moreopen tables at arrival. Server came by, not so much as a greeting or introduction, just a short, "do you know what you want?" Fine - no problem. We ordered two avocado toasts and side of fries to share. Now, the menu clearly says the avocado toasts are served with a "runny egg". Ok sure, no problem. What i did not anticipate was a half raw egg with the yolk swimming in a sea of translucent completely uncooked "whites". It was like a golden disc encased in a snot rocket. Ok, maybe that's their "runny". Slide it off the toast and press on - snail trail of mucus be damned. The avocado spread was great - bright, citrusy, and well seasoned. The "hot sauce" was likely from a bottle and could have been left off. The radishes would have benefitted from being tossed in lemon, salt and pepper. The image of the "runny" egg was too much so I ate half the toast serving and meandered to the fries. Not bad, crispy , hot, and...wait...sweet...something is off, I can't put my finger on it but at least it's not a raw egg. I keep eating. My kids looks at me and says, "do these remind you of funnel cake?" THAT'S IT - FUNNEL CAKE. We have both had enough, ask for the check. The server comes by gives me the clunky machine, I tap and put it down, he reaches for it and I say, it's processing, I still have to sign...and then he starts snapping his fingers...WHAT IN THE ACTUAL €¥($ ARE WE DOING RIGHT NOW?!? Never again. Never, again.

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    4.8(16 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Ok I know everyone raves about the burger here (and for good reason--it's worth the hype!!) but the…read morething that stood out the most to me was the collard greens. Being from the south, I'm very particular about my greens and these were soooo good. The potlikker was so so so good and that made all the difference. The Mac and cheese was also good but not your traditional Mac, so be warned.

    Holy cow. Ethiopian fusion?? Soul food? Burgers? Fried chicken?! I met up with a friend at a new…read morespeakeasy in town and was hungry after. On my way home I decided to stop around U St / Shaw to see if anything interesting was around. Looking up what was new in town brought me in to this place. I was immediately intrigued, and realized I had just an hour left before they closed. So I made my way over and was able to settle at the bar. The bartender was friendly and professional, and I saw a party next to me chatting with another staff member that was dressed differently -- I'm guessing that was the owner! I looked over their menu and was having so much trouble deciding what to have. After so much going back and forth, I decided to do the doro wat chicken tenders and the spiced mac and cheese. What. A. Treat. And why did I get the highest spice level for the chicken? I was feeling it the next day LOL. The Mac and cheese also had a nice kick, and it was creamy with bread crumbs. Some folks next to me got tacos, which were smaller than I expected, but I know they were so good. There are burgers, tacos, and much more to explore next time, and I can't wait! Oh, their drinks definitely include Ethiopian spices.. how creative! And they taste great. Definitely returning.

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    4.4(187 reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    This is exactly how smash burgers should be done!! Fresh, hot, and incredibly juicy! Jon's Joint…read moremakes everything fresh to order. It only took a quick 10 minutes to receive our entire order, which was 3 burgers, a crispy fried chicken sandwich, loaded fries, and 2 milkshakes! I was very happy with how efficient the service was and the most important part, how delicious every bite was! The smashburgers are made with 100% halal beef and they come out HOT with perfectly crispy edges on the patties and a juicy center. We ordered 3 burgers and each of them stood out in their own way. You can get a single, double, or triple patty burger and add whatever toppings to it too. The jalapeño burger was the star of the show, it had a such a nice and spicy kick to it. I wasn't expecting much but this burger had HEAT! Another favorite was the Juicy Lucy. It was packed with grilled onions and the patty was stuffed with cheddar cheese. A super messy and cheesy option that was definitely worth every bite! I liked that Jon's Joint offered other options too such as loaded fries and fried chicken sandwiches. What I found unique is that for the loaded fries, you can get it with falafel and make it spicy! This time, they had run out of the falafel so I am excited to try it next time. If you're in Arlington and craving a casual burger spot, you need to go to Jon's Joint. You'll get quick service and a delicious meal!

    Happed upon this place while driving. Was hungry, it was close, had good YELP rating, so I came in…read more Basic. Nothing at all spectacular. Cute posters. You can tell the owner is really into Superheroes. I ordered the grilled chicken. The good thing is that it is cooked to order. Loved that. Downside, no seasoning, AT ALL. This would be fine, I understand dietary considerations with sodium. What had me perplexed was they had NO PEPPER in the entire restaurant. I've NEVER been at a restaurant that didn't have any pepper. Plenty of salt, seasoned salt and even more salt. No pepper. Burgers seem to be popular. Wasn't very crowded, but seemed popular by locals. It was a "meh" for me. I do however really like that the food is cooked to order.

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