If you are looking for a hometown favorite for a good burger or hotdog, the Shake Shop is it. This place is a staple in Rutherford County, NC read more

Love the Shake Shop, we always go when in the area. Their livers are outstanding....the waitress went out of her way to see that everything was right and we enjoyed our meal. Four people and four different things, we all were pleased. We will be back!​ read more

Ate here one night there was 3 of us. The employees would walk right past you and since this was our first time we didn't know if we were to sit or wait. Once seated our waitress took our order. All 3 of us got the fried chicken. They brought out hamburger buns that were toasted nothing on them I guess for our bread with our meal. The chicken was supposed to be a 1/2 a chicken but when it came out the chicken must have died of starvation, the pieces were small ,dry and almost tasted like the frozen chicken. You buy in the store that comes boxed, just not what we have had other places. None of us enjoyed it, they were busy so we just wanted to eat and leave. This is a local place, and no decor very plain inside. I think this place has been here a long time, I was a bit surprised at the reviews because it was not that good, I think all 3 of us will pass on this place. read more

Everything was so amazing. This was our first time here and I love this place I'll be back.

Food was ok. Service ok. No ambiance, but wouldn't expect any for what appears to be primarily takeout for locals.

I understand why this is the oldest eatery in ROCO. The liver mush was very delicious. read more

Been here many times but not since I've been a Yelper! About time, huh? It's a nice intimate " hole in the wall" that fits about 50 people. Kinda like an old fashioned diner you see on old movies.The burgers here are fantastic and a HUGE bang for the buck! Fresh hand patty and a great grill taste. Hmmmm, man, now I want one. But we're here for breakfast. Getting a veggie omelette , 2 eggs, onion, tomato, and cheese$4.30(wife) with side of bacon$$1.30 and I'm getting the Western Omelette 3 eggs, onion.tomato, ham, bacon , sausage and cheese $6.15. Both come with grits or gravy , toast or biscuit. Hash browns + .25 . As busy as it was, only took 15 minutes for our food. This is definitely a local favorite for breakfast lunch or dinner. read more

Shake Shop - Veggie with side of bacon - Burgers Near Me - Spindale, North Carolina

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Me and a friend were hungry and looking for someplace to eat ...noticed up ahead the SIGN FOR SHAKE SHOP...there were a few cars in the parking lot...so we drove in...got inside and I immediately thought that this place had been here since the TITANIC...just kind of out dated...so we waited to be seated and the 2 waitresses were in the corner talking...so we're waiting and waiting for about 5 minutes and I finally yelled out EXCUSE ME...WE WOULD LIKE TO EAT LUNCH BEFORE DINNER...over 1 came...sat us on these wooden benches...my buddy said right away...it's o.k...so I ordered the fried chicken and my buddy ordered the burger...rare...so out it all comes...the fried chicken tasted like banquets frozen fried chicken...the green beans were mushy and cold...mashed potatoes tasted instant...now go over to my buddy's Hamburg...rare...he took it out and bounced it on the table...called the waitress over and I will not mention her name just because we all have an OFF DAY...I told her I didn't like what she served she said I only brought it out...well honey you should have looked at it before you served it...and of course here comes the attitude...WELL WHAT ELSE CAN I GET YOU... I said the DOOR...so I will not go back to this place EVER AGAIN... 1 STAR...you're the weakest link... GOODBYE. read more

The perfect little "greasy spoon" as I like to call it. They had an amazing peanut butter chocolate shake with a dream-worthy double cheese burger. The burger was huge and cheesy and delicious. The prices were super cheap and I was pretty surprised. The servers were nice, the wait wasn't very long at all. They have the old wooden bench style seating. As for covid procedures, none of the employees were wearing masks, the benches were pushed apart, but I don't believe the tables were 6 feet apart. That would be the only thing I would change and it's something for you Yelpers to be aware of. read more

Shake Shop - Double cheese burger - Burgers Near Me - Spindale, North Carolina

Very average tier place, in every way imaginable. Not a bad thing per say but service is average, food is average and the atmosphere of the place is average. My biggest complaint would be the food being pretty bland, at least the last 3 times I've been. Chicken and burgers need some seasoning and it would be enough to bump this to a 4 star easily. read more

Food ,double cheese burger was not cooked all the way,it was still pink inside. Waitress leave and never came back,other server came and took the order. Very disappointed in the service and driving from SC to try the food there.Left feeling sick from eating there .before my husband and make it back from there having severe diarrhea and stoping at a convenient store just to use the bathroom.Maybe someone else will try somewhere else to eat on a Saturday afternoon,instead of wasting time and money and not having to be sick. read more

Based on recommendations from co-workers, I placed a takeout order at Shake Shop. I still had to wait a few minutes inside the restaurant. The building is very small with limited seating. The chef salad was a large portion of crisp vegetables. Not too pricy. While waiting, I looked around at other people's orders. I saw some good-looking onion rings. I will probably come back for takeout. read more

Good cheeseburgers, hamburgers, chili with the burgers (under the patty), sweet tea, and freshly-made lemonade. My 10-year-old daughter loved her burger and lemonade and said it was amazing. You can tell the burgers are made fresh and not overcomplicated. Probably just a bit of salt and pepper and made by hand. Crinkle french fries OK; might be frozen, nothings special. But burgers are good and make this place worth a stop. Be mindful that staff were not wearing masks amid COVID-19, though a plexiglass was up at the counter where you pay. We went to the Main Street Park in downtown Rutherfordton to enjoy an outdoor meal on a beautiful day. read more

Shake Shop - a burger and fries on a tray - Burgers Near Me - Spindale, North Carolina

I will say lately, I've been finding rare places around Rutherfordton. Last night, I went to this place for the first time since I moved here. I had a chocolate peanut butter milkshake and I tried a meat and cheese omelet. Both of them were amazing! Very affordable too, which is good. I'll be coming here more. read more

Best 4 things ever : 1. BOTTLE OF HOMEMADE RANCH ON THE TABLE 2. Amazing burger, delicious, perfectly cooked 3. Gluten free buns that actually taste good and are springy 4. Simple huge side salad w tomatoes that make me happy in my soul Was taken to this place while visiting my wife's family. WHAT A GEM. The service was quick and personable (Victoria is PERFECT - give her a raise). Easy parking, divey diner ambiance. Everything you hope for in a hole-in-the-wall diner but rarely find. If it were appropriate I would be screaming this review. I CAN'T WAIT to go back. read more

To good, the Bas, and the ugly... GOOD: (1l the food (really good burger, bun, onion rings, and Walmart fries). (2) focus on Jesus. BAD: (1) waitress attitude, (2) long wait, (3) one refill REALLY?!? (4} fries or not confusion. UGLY: (1) decor, (2) no sinks in bathrooms, (3) same red plates used in 1970s, (4) more ads in menu then Facebook! read more

I've eaten at numerous small town diners over my 45 years and this place is just average. Hamburgers are not cooked to order (looked similar to bubba burgers) and the buns were not grilled giving them that buttery crispy edges (which is a common practice at most hole in the wall places). Sodas are coke products and you only get one refill ($1.90) and you are charged for water too ($.30). The fries are the crinkle style and there was nothing special about them (you can buy these at Walmart in the frozen section). We ordered a shake because you are obligated to do this when you eat at a shake shop! Shakes are $3.10 and are smaller than the soda cups. See pic. My son got the chocolate shake and liked it, I tasted it and did not like the flavor at all... They were busy and full of people, and their prices are comparable to Burger King. Not sure why they are so chintzy. read more

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The Shake Shop is a local dining institution. It's one of the quintessential hometown eating spots in Rutherford County, along with places like Smith's Cut Rate and Davis Donuts down the road in Forest City. The burgers are fresh, handpattied and a great size. Not small and not way too thick. (YES, that's possible. A bland and thick slab of meat is NOT good.) You can also get homestyle lunch and dinner plates. Service was great for us on our visits. We went back again for a breakfast. I ate a delicious livermush and egg biscuit, and a side of buttery grits. My wife had a biscuit and gravy, which was different gravy than we are used to. It was a darker gravy, not the white cream gravy we know. It was okay but not a favorite. She also had a side of salty country ham. Yum! Plenty of parking here. Cards accepted, but you get a small discount if you use cash. Two of us ate for about $15 including a tip, both at breakfast and lunch. read more

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Stopped in on a road trip and they made us a shake one of the best ones I've ever had. My wife want a banana one, they didn't have it on the menu but we had a banana in the truck and they put it in the vanilla shake and made her one banana shake. I had the peanut butter one and it was great. read more

The oldest restaurant in Rutherfordton and still flipping awesome! Keep up the great work! Yes I would recommend it for any occasion. One happy burger eater!! read more

Food is always great! Love going here. Went to a similar place out of town last night and was wishing I had stayed in town and came to shake shop. The food never disappoints! Service is good too. All the employees are nice. I have had a shake before and it was good but the name shake shop comes from the railroad that used to run behind the building and the train would "shake" the building. Also the oldest restaurant in Rutherford county still serving today. I have been eating here almost 32 years and hope I can that many more! Definitely a must if you are new or visiting this area! read more

This is an old-fashioned diner with delicious shakes, burgers, fries, etc. Best shake ever: peanut butter and chocolate! I also tried their chicken wings ~ delicious! Definitely a great small town find. No frills atmosphere , but great service and good food! read more

Definitely my favorite place in town hands down. Best burgers, and hotdogs ever. Perfect homemade ranch and 1000 island dressing for the salads mmmmmmm read more

Food was good, service was slow, and the place is old! Why don't they put some money back into the operation. This place could use a make over along with employees having some kind of a uniform shirts or something. The place is packed which makes me think people have gotten use to substandard restaurants in Rutherford county. Very sad because this place could rock with a make over. read more

Love this place two can have a good-sized meal for a 10:12 bucks no problem. They season their food somewhat but it wouldn't kill them to add some more salt and pepper their burgers when they were cooking them. read more

What can you say about the shake shop? In my opinion, one of the best cheeseburgers around. A big chunk of ground steer, grilled to perfection, slightly charred, topped with cheese, chili, slaw, onions, and a side of crispy fries. Heaven! A little trivia, the name "shake shop" comes from the railroad tracks that run right behind the building, and what would happen when trains used to pass. read more

Went inside to grab food. We were wearing our masks as we do everywhere we go and only take them off to eat. Not a single employee was wearing a mask, not even in the kitchen. I guess I'll never know how the food is because it did not feel safe to eat here. Also thought businesses in NC were required to have employees wear masks. read more

Another of the hometown favorites... Recently had lunch here with my son...and...we had the same thing...burger and fries...but...no shakes! Maybe on the next trip home... The Shake Shop is your basic greasy spoon with great burgers...had ours the "NC" way with chili, cheese, slaw, onions, mustard...good for you? NO! Good for your soul? YES!!! Good for your taste buds? DOUBLE YES! Just do it...don't think about it...just do it... read more

Been here a few times and the only thing worth eating is the hamburger steak. And half the time its hit or miss. French fries always taste like freezer burn everything is freezer food the shrimp the chicken everything.Waiters are nasty coughing around your food and not covering their mouths. read more

Wonderful place! Although the building is extremely run down-- the staff is very charming and considerate. My only complaint is that the place usually has a.. odor? It smells almost like a public restroom, but you can get past it. Either way, the food is very good and the sweet tea is the best. read more

Can't wait to go back! Great local establishment that is no frills, but the food is great. I read that the burgers were fantastic, so I had to try one. Reviews don't lie, the burgers are great! My eyes were bigger than my stomach and I ordered the cheeseburger special (6oz burger with fries). Fries cooked to perfection, crunchy-not soggy, and the burger was moist and delicious. Next time I go back, hopefully soon, I'll order the 4oz burger. Yum! Great waitress as well that treated us out of towners like locals. read more

So impressed with this places customer service and I didnt even step foot inside. I ordered through grubhub (and we all know that struggle) and they canceled my order. So the shake shop text me and asked if I still wanted it! They text me through the whole thing and I was so please with the way it was handled! Thank you so much, you guys rock!! Plus they threw in a free tea for me to try! It's all delicious! read more

This food was awesome. You wouldnt think so but every single thing we ordered was awesome and the TEA is out of this world!

The food is always good when we come and as long as it's not packed the service is great! However, the customers set the mood and sometimes there's a really judgy mood. read more

Haven't been to this hometown place in years but their cheeseburgers are still as good as I remember. No fast food burger spot can compare to a down home spot like this where the tastiest burgers are piled high with cheese, chili, slaw, onions, ketchup and mustard. So sloppy and good that you need a fork to finish it just like we did after football games in high school many years ago. Glad to see this place is still open and serving up some of the best burger baskets you can find anywhere!!! read more

Awesome food! Hamburger steak with onion rings and baked potato. Yummmm! Hubby had chef salad loaded with meat. Also the owner and waitresses were so friendly and nice. Got treated to a peanut butter milkshake.. Way better than Cookout! We will be back! read more

OMG. A diamond in the rough. Vanilla shake, corn dog, services location. A bikers dream come true.

Still my favorite burger, after all my travels I have found none better. Stopped by last week with my wife, she is from NY, and she can't wait to go back. read more

Ordered a cheese burger plate to go, long wait and when I went to eat it, it had no meat or cheese. I won't come here again.

Great food! Only con I really have about this place is a few times I've had takeout the burger and fries were cold and the bacon was real rubbery. Other than that super good. read more