It's a shake shack. Those burgers are juicy, the fries are crispy, the coke is poppy, the bacon cheese fries has a delectable queso. If you're eating here, I think you know what to expect. This particular location doesn't make much sense to go to unless you work in the Loop or you're visiting Sears Tower on vacation with the fam. There's a food court where you can eat at the base of the tower and this location is open a bit later than the other places, which is very convenient. Side note: Moral comparison of Shake Shack vs In-N-Out. While these two chains are compared, they should not be. The shack is clearly higher in quality, but also higher in price and has 0 points for nostalgia. They only have similar burger sauces. If you are visiting from Cali, know that the comparison is FALSE. MISINFORMATION. read more

Had lunch there recently after a morning tour of the 103rd floor of the Willis building. There's a huge food court in the lobby entrance of this building off the Jackson St entrance. A kiosk was available to order from when we arrived though I wish we could order directly from an associate. We ordered a small lemonade, 2 regular size fries, 1 shack burger on a lettuce wrap and a plain single cheeseburger (no bun as well) on a lettuce wrap. I wish there was an option for no lettuce wrap - just burger patty and cheese..for a picky kiddo. When I received the text message that said our order was ready I headed to the counter but it wasn't ready. The associate had attitude when I said I'm here to grab my order. It probably took another minute or two for my food to be ready. Not sure why they ask for a tip via the kiosk if I'm taking my own order and also waiting and grabbing my own order. Otherwise the food tasted great but it's an expensive option for fast casual burgers. Lots of places to sit if not in the restaurant but the entire lobby is made up of tables. We sat right outside the entrance at a shake shack table. read more

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5 stars awarded for one reason: they were open when we got down from the observation deck on 9/11/2025. Every other place was closed, and we were super hungry. Other than that - I'm completely mystified as to what the Shake Shack buzz is about. I will say that they put a healthy (irony!) amount of bacon on my bacon cheeseburger. So, full credit for that, but there are other chains that make a much better bacon cheeseburger - Whataburger and 5 Guys, by a mile. read more

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Nice lunch option to have available at the Willis Tower. They are known for their burgers, shakes and cheese (fries) made from real beef and milk from real cows, not the fake ones. A little on the pricey side though, if you ask me. A simple cheeseburger, fries, and a drink will average you about $20+. You can definitely taste the quality in the burgers. The ends are nice and slightly burnt and the middle of the burger nice and juicy. Their shakes are creamy and filling and they have different flavors available like chocolate & strawberry with some seasonal ones too. I do like their cheese fries but the taste of the cheese is a little different- I guess it's that real cheese they use and I'm used to the "fake and processed" stuff. This location gets pretty busy during the lunch rush hour on weekdays, so order online and pick up when possible. They also have kiosks available at this location as well but be prepared to wait 10 - 15 min during this rush. Place is big enough if you want to dine in. There are also tables outside the restaurant in the overall food court lobby of the Willis tower that's also available if you want to dine in. read more

Shake Shack Willis Tower - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ordered a burger with grilled mushrooms that I've ordered at other SS for years. Got the wrong order twice. Asked for fresh fries and they were actually cold. ...and I was the only customer there. Never going back read more

Absolutely a wonderful hamburger ! The Shakeburger is perfectly prepared! The service is quick & efficient. I loved the modern ambiance of Shake Shack at Willis Tower! read more

Shake Shack Willis Tower - Great burger & fries ! - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I like this location, very convenient to hop in for a quick takeout order. For everyone complaining about prices, which are definitely high, download the shake shack app. They often have deals like bogo where you can save a ton of money. Once things are half price, it's way more worth it lol. The burgers are always tasty and the quality is there for sure. The only reason I took a star off is the service! Honestly, they should have a dedicated person giving away takeout orders. It always takes so long for me to pickup an order that's already done! Otherwise they'd get 5/5 stars. read more

Popped in here last minute as I was leaving the building after the skyline view. Perfect for your late night snack. I got 2x of their traditional burgers and I couldn't resist ordering their hot dog with added crispy onions. This meal was the perfect stamp to end a wonderful night after viewing the Chicago skyline up above. read more

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Well I decided to go to the Willis Tower to see and try this shake shack burger,. It is a franchise I see a lot and kind of made it into a bucket list of curiosity. It was just a meh ok. I say this because I compare this to the taste of a Culver's butterburger it almost tastes the same and even the size is the same. To me it was a copy check of a Culver's Burger franchise the burgers taste just like that and it's not bad but at the same time I could have just gone to Culver's. Another thing I did not like was the service because if you go to a live person they only accept cash and the kiosk I have a blood donation card and it's not a tap or a chip you have to swipe like the old school credit cards and they don't offer that and if you go to the service person he only accepts cash.ambience as usual is pretty hip or especially since it's at the Willis Tower so it's very touristy it's just a bit overpriced for my taste it's not a bad Burger but it's not some place I would go because the taste of their shake shack Burger is almost exactly the same as a culver's burger and it's less expensive buying a Culver's Burger. I spent almost $25 and to me the Burger to how much I paid for is something I can get more elsewhere especially from Culver's and even Culver's I don't like going there because I don't feel unsatisfied in regards to quality and quantity. Thus the three stars read more

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Shake shack never disappoints. Got a double patty avo burger with gf bun and it was so flavorful and filling. Mango lemonade was a good mix of tangy and mango as well. read more

I came by for a quick meal on my way to Union Station. I just got a burger which was pretty solid. I will say, Shake Shack felt like a premium price for a less than premium product and it took a while to get the burger, but it was still pretty solid. Maybe it's the Willis (Sears) Tower premium in there too, but overall it was alright. read more

I love Shake in Oak Law, Illinois. Today, I placed an on-line order from the Willis Tower location. I ordered a double and received a single. There was no time to return because my lunch is limited. Please be sure to doublecheck orders before placing in the pick-up area. Thank you, read more

I enjoy Shake Shack and they have one of the best chain fast food burgers around but for this location (Willis Tower), I am challenged with a few things: 1) No cashiers on hand. While I get that kiosks are there, they take 3x as long to order from. At least have one or two cashiers on hand. 2) Pace of getting orders out. They only have one speed no matter the line. It's not slow but it's certainly no where near fast. I only have so long for lunch. Overall, it's a decent place and the people are friendly but more work needs to be done on their operations and speed. read more

Shake shack was relatively empty but the order took awhile to make. I ordered via the kiosk there. I was thinking that these items would be made relatively fresh and it was okay. I got the shroom burger, the shack stack, and fries. It was pretty pricey and everything was cold. The fries had no flavor and were soggy. I probably would not go back again. Honestly I don't see the hype of shake shack read more

We ordered from here as we were too lazy to step up out. The food absolutely exceeded my expectations. The black truffle hamburger was outstanding--absolutely delicious! The fries were perfectly crispy and cheesy, and both the vanilla and strawberry shakes were fantastic. I'll definitely be ordering from Shake Shack again! read more

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Service was quick and it wasn't as busy which was nice. Food was amazing as usual. I got the shack burger and it was amazing read more

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Based in the Sears Tower, this Shake Shack is lacking nowhere when compared to its peers anywhere else in the city. ATMOSPHERE/ARCHITECTURE: 8/10 SERVICE: 8/10 Always get pretty good service from theme despite how busy it is. FOOD: 9/10 A nice Shake Shack centered in the Sears Tower, they deliver excellent fast food burgers in their price range. Contrary to their name though, I think their burgers are better than their shakes. Please try the mushroom stack burger because that one is quite fantastic! VALUE: 8/10 PROBABILITY OF RETURN: 10/10 TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT: Eat! Shake Shack is a classic that delivers quite well. OVERALL: 9/10 read more

Shake Shack Willis Tower - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I just tried Shake Shack for the very first time today - the food was actually very good. I had the smoke burger with a side of spicy fries and a large Coke Zero. The smoke burger was actually very good, it was super fresh and very tasty, I was very surprised. The spicy fries also had a nice kick to them, I enjoyed dipping them in ranch. The cons: it took way too long to get a simple burger and fry when it wasn't even busy in the restaurant- it was 11 AM (not noon), and it took almost 15 minutes for the ton of employees to get the order ready. A burger, fries and drink also cost me $20 - which I think is pretty ridiculous for fast food, and they don't have a self serve coke machine - they fill it once for you behind their counter. Overall, I'd say the food is very good, the service and pricing is not very good. I'd go every once in a while, but you can get a better value for your money elsewhere. read more

Service was horrible. They shorted us half our order. Granted they were busy but $51 paid for one coke, four mediocre milk shakes and a three waters. And then to argue for what the shorted us which was half the order. Hmmmm? Nope! Not a recommend. Sorry. read more

First time ever trying Shake Shack. Think it's overhyped sadly. This location is located in the same building as the Willis Tower. We came here right after checking out the views at 360 Observation Deck. Technically self-service here. Order your item on the machine and then wait for your order to be called. Ordered a shack burger, strawberry milk shake, and a yuzu orange cider. This place is an expensive fast food. Think we spent almost $20 for these three items. Burger was ok, it's like a fast food burger. Very small. The milk shake was pretty thick and creamy. Really sweet. The yuzu orange cider was unique. Don't usually see this in a fast food places. Well, I can say that I tried it. read more

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At my visit to this Shake Shack, I got the dragonfruit pomegranate lemonade, bacon cheese fries, and the double shackburger. I was hungry but everything was good - the lemonade drink was perfectly refreshing but not overly sweet. My friend also the Korean fries of some kind and I actually loved those even more than my bacon cheese fries. The burger was good and just overall a solid meal for the neighborhood. Service was great and special shout-out to Ricky for his wonderful service. read more

Shake Shack Willis Tower - Double burger, bacon cheese fries, & dragonfruit pomegranate lemonade - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Quick convenient Shake Shack at Willis Tower. I'm regular here whenever I'm in town and have business to attend to at Willis Tower. Overall, this is a decent Shake Shack location. No complaint. read more

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It's incredibly convenient to have one of the most addictive places to get burgers, fries, and shakes readily available in the Willis Tower. The burgers here are probably the standout with nice crispy edges on the patty, fresh vegetables between the layers, and a nice compressed but still fluffy bun to hold everything together. The fries are a little oily, but crispy and delicious with a nice strong potato flavor. The shakes are a meal by themselves, with a nice creamy texture and packed with tons of flavor. The prices are also fairly reasonable, in line with what you pay at higher end burger spots though the portions are a little smaller (but in line with pricing in this area of the loop). read more

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Good spot, always solid food but pretty busy and not quick. Ordering was a mess - my order didn't pop up with my name and though I was one of very few people there, the person behind the counter didn't believe I was taking my actual food...because they had spelled my name wrong. Friendly staff but a bit chaotic during the main lunch rush. Good food though and preordering might be the best idea here - that process seemed solid. read more

This restaurant is inside Willis Tower on street level. The day we visited Willis Tower was a total letdown due to 0 visibility from the observation deck. Saving grace was Ian being able to try out Shake Shack. We had ordered the following: Cheeseburger Hot Dog, and Fries. Total came to $15.83. Ordering at the Kiosk was super easy. A confirmation text was sent to my phone. When the order was ready another text was sent to go to the pickup area. Good instructions overall. Ian loved his Hot dog and Cheeseburger. Great quality meat, preparation & packaging. read more

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Frozen custard is always a great dessert. I had the chocolate. Yum! read more

Shake Shack Willis Tower - Creamy good chocolate frozen custard. - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I highly recommend Shake Shack if you have a little extra cash on you. It is fairly expensive for a burger, but I was not disappointed with the taste and service. Their cheeseburger is so simple but done so well. The fries are perfectly crispy and salted. And the milkshake is creamy and exactly what you would expect from a milkshake. Even in a busy environment like the Willis Tower, the service was fast and we found seating in the restaurant, but there is lots of other seating in the building. read more

Shake Shack Willis Tower - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Single cheeseburger with fries and a 50/50 lemonade drink was great for a quick lunch. Under $12 and the people working there were helpful and friendly. There are a lot of nice seating options for big groups. Easy to order just be sure to read the screen- click the "+" sign to add the same item mtiple times, click the "Add" button to add it to your cart. If you don't indulge in a shake, in and out is a more tasty burger with non-wilted lettuce. read more

Shake Shack Willis Tower - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Me and my family were going to visit Willis tower and thought to get lunch at shake shack. We had never had shake shack before but this blew us away, they were some of the best burgers ever and I got the Dubai chocolate shake, and it was the best shake I've had in my life. It was also so cool how you could just look up and see Willis tower. Overall great experience. read more

Shake Shack is a place that you go to knowing what you're going to get. This is a frequent stop for us as the food is consistent time after time. The prices are reasonable, service is fast, and the food is hot. You're not going to find elegant food here, but you will find a solid cheeseburger and fries. The restaurant is kept clean and well stocked. This will continue to be our go to when we need to grab and run in Chicago. read more

Conveniently located inside Willis Tower. There's an abundance of restaurants in this food court. Ordered and paid at the self serve counter. Picked up order when name was called. Standard Shake Shack. Condiment area was messy. read more

Shake Shack Willis Tower - Shroom burger with buffalo spiced cheese fries. - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Staff is great. Dining area very clean. Burgers are good BUT not for what they charge. Has to be the most expensive burger, per bite! Burgers are small compared to other spots. read more

I have never had shake shack and I'm pretty particular about my burgers. After visiting the sky deck, we decided to grab a bite and I'm so glad we did! The patties were so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. My burger was delicious and it came out. Just how I ordered it. The fries were crispy and fluffy and perfect! I wish I had a shake shack closer to home. read more

Shake Shack Willis Tower - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overall (A) Only had the Cheeseburger Double and it was good. A bit pricey at $11 out the door. But good. If you are craving a burger - it will hit the spot Taste (A) It's good. Cheeseburgers melt in your mouth and had fresh ingredients. The burgers are warm and do not appear to be pre-cooked. Value (A-) A bit pricey. Around $11 out the door for a burger. But located in the Sears tower. Was hoping for a bit more meat for the price Service (A) I went super early and they were friendly and fast. You place your own order and then they text you and call out your name. Not much to write. Safe bet burger place at the Sears Tower read more

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Ordered the shackburger via web and it was ready on the pickup shelf when I got there. The burger tasted okay but a little soggy - the buns, lettuce, and especially the patty. read more

Shake Shack Willis Tower - ShackBurger - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our company catered in Shake Shack from Willis Tower. I love Shake Shack and it only gets better when you don't have to pay for it. The lunch included cheeseburgers, French fries, and chocolate milkshakes. The food arrived warm and tasted awesome. The only thing better than Shake Shack for lunch is when there is enough to take home for dinner. My husband was super excited. I highly recommend Shake Shack from the Willis Tower. :) read more

As far as fast or quick food goes this is a great option. Their fries, burgers, shakes and lemonades are fresh and delicious. You have a lot of options to order from if you are in this area, but if you are in the mood for a burger, have kids with you or not, or just want to eat alone in peace this is definitely a nice quick meal. Yay, Shake Shack! It's also a cheap option to have a meal in a landmark building if you are a tourist. Viva CHicago! read more

Came in on a Saturday during lunch time. Was not crowded at all, probably due to the construction outside, it's a little difficult to tell if they're open. Overall, it's meh. It's your typical fast food burger place. *Positives: there are multiple monitors to place your order in the event there is a long line. food came out quickly and correctly *Not so positives: fries were cold Burger was at most barely warm Would maybe try again. read more

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I ordered the Smoke Shack burger and was disappointed. Sometimes food can taste better when I am hungry. I was starving when I went to Shake Shack, borderline hangry, and this burger still didn't cut it! And the center of the patty was nearly frozen. After that I tried Shack Shake once more nearly two months later and still had a poor burger. You are better off going to Five Guys if you want a fast-food burger. read more

I've been having the urge to try Shake Shack for the first time, and my urge was deceitful to say the least. On a positive note location is convenient as well as the Kiosks located on the far right side of the restaurant. Spacious, and clean with a small seating area to wait. On to the food - this place is overhyped, and I'd prefer Chick-fil-A. I decided to try the Hot Honey Chick'n Bites w/the signature sauce that comes with it. The chicken bites were dry, and the seasoning wasn't spicy or had any Honey flavor at all; & the sauce just wasn't it for me either. I do however like the quanity + price for the bites. The kiosks are convenient as mentioned prior, however it defeats the purpose slightly if you still have to wait long periods of time. For my personal experience I wouldn't come back, however everyone's taste buds are different. read more

Shake Shack Willis Tower - Hot Honey Chick'n Bites - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois