The Hawaiian shrimp tacos were amazing!! fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The customer service was amazing too. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. Great food and great service!! I'll definitely be back! read more

Shake Station 4219 US-301, Ellenton, FL 34222 Original Shake Station in Ellenton, Florida, is a retro-themed diner known for classic American comfort food like burgers, sandwiches, and an extensive ice cream parlor with hand-dipped milkshakes, sundaes, and soft-serve. It offers a nostalgic 1950s atmosphere with friendly service, serving lunch and dinner with options for dine-in, carryout, and vegetarian-friendly meals. So if you happen to be visiting the Bradenton /Palmetto area or coming off visiting the beaches there and you looking for somewhere to eat, then come check out Original Shake Station Diner. You will enjoy the atmosphere and food. My family enjoyed it and so can yours. read more

If you read my reviews, you'll see that I'm obsessed with ice cream. It's my favorite food group and I have the body to show for it. I actually keep a list on my phone of the highest ranked ice cream shops in the US, and I plan to try all of them. Any time I travel, I always try the highest ranking ice cream shops wherever I am. Shake Station is practically in my backyard as I am a resident of Palmetto, FL for about 8 months out of the year and I am a regular at Shake Station. My review of the food is that it is good- it kind of reminds me of Bob's Big Boy type food, as it tastes better later in the evening. The ice cream is really what I go there for, and I really do like it, but I want to make a suggestion, which I will get to soon. The hand dipped ice creams are good, if not great. They have plenty of good flavors to choose from, with chocolate raspberry truffle being my favorite. They used to have a dark chocolate flavor at one time, but I haven't seen it in months, but I hope it comes back soon. The portions are great and the prices are excellent, especially compared to other ice cream shops in the area. The service is always good, the servers are mostly younger people who are always nice and friendly. My biggest issue with Shake Station is the way they make their hot fudge sundaes. They put the hot fudge in the bottom of the cup, then the ice cream on top, followed by whipped cream, nuts and a cherry. The problem is, by the time you get to the hot fudge, it is cold and very chewy, and it is stuck to the sides and bottom of the cup. I don't remember Shake Station doing this previously, but the last 5 times or so that I have been there, this has been the case, and it just ruins the sundae. Hot fudge is called a "topping" for a reason, not a "bottoming"- it should be served warm and placed on top of the ice cream. If Shake Station made this small change, I'm sure a lot of us sundae lovers would be very happy about it. I'll keep coming back to check on this and you won't have to twist my arm to do it! read more

Atmosphere - Great. The restaurant has an old-time diner feel. There are about 20 booths and tables, as well as counter seating. Service - Excellent. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Food - Very Good. I ordered the Smash burger and a chocolate-peanut butter milkshake. The burger was cooked perfectly and the it tasted great. The burger came with fries and they were also very good. The shake was a great blend of chocolate and peanut butter. However, it was so thick I could not use a straw and I had to use a spoon for virtually the entire shake. I know that some might prefer this, but I like to drink my shake, as opposed to eating it like a cup of soft ice cream. Overall - I did enjoy the meal and if I were to return, I would ask that the shake be prepared so that it was less thick. I will also note that the meal was fairly pricey. read more

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If you like all things FRIED this is the spot for you! I had the buffalo wrap with (blackened) chicken and this was a very tasty option. I opted for the pineapple slaw but it was a miss for me, I should have went with the sweet potato tots. But the blue cheese chips were amazing and they did not skimp on the toppings. I was still looking over the menu and my party was ready to order so the burgers came out super fast and my wrap took quite some time. But overall service was not bad and we ate in about an hour or less. read more

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Such a fun place! We stopped here for dinner and it was great for kids. I got a burger and the kids meals come with ice cream. The service and atomosphere were excellent If you are in the mood for a burger and shakes come here. read more

Shake Station - American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

You know how you pass a place numerous times and never stop. Not today, a 50's diner vibe nice menu and friendly staff. Arrived around 11:45 by 12:15 not an open seat in the house. Food was good not great but they were slammed that's no excuse for coming out cold and needing to go back. My burger sat under the heat lamp around 15 minutes before the other order was ready. Came to table cold and onion rings also cold. Sent it back but I'm sure I got the same meal back in under 5 minutes most likely microwaved back to life. I will give the staff credit they do hustle covering a lot of ground. Will tray agin at some point but either earlier or after lunch rush. read more

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I stubbled upon this place after making a trip to detwilers. I was actually really surprised at how cute and good this place was! This is absolutely a 50's small town diner vibe. With that said, expect your waitress to be in high-school or collage. Our waitress was a young girl and she was the sweetest! They have a pretty big many with lots of options. I recommend the buffalo chicken sandwich with the tator tots, it was out of this world good! I would also recommend getting a cherry soda (made in house with grenadine). There is lots of parking with inside and outside seating. They have a whole ice cream selection, I recommend the soft serve. This place is a hidden gem and I will definitely be back! read more

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This spot is great! Great classic American burger and shake spot! The people are happy and the prices are pretty good. Definitely greasy food but what else would you expect from an old fashioned burger joint! read more

Super cute place with the most energetic young staff I have ever seen. Everyone working together and no one standing around on their phone or just killing time- I am always very impressed. The food was great, my son enjoyed the pulled pork and I had the shrimp wrap, sadly no room for ice cream this time! read more

Fun atmosphere. Service was great. Food was very good, everyone was happy with their meals. read more

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We ate at this location twice last weekend believe it or not to really give it a good review because I was up in the air. I first want to say that that atmosphere and ambiance is pretty decent if you're looking for an old 50s burger joint feel. The service was not as bad as people made it out to be, everyone must take into account that they are all young people serving us probably not seasoned waiters and waitresses. We ordered the chicken wrap, cheese burger and fries, Pattie melt, and fried green tomatoes. The Pattie melt we will take a pass on for the future, the cheese burger was average, the chicken wrap was tasty, but small with one chicken finger in it, the fries were great for traditional all around fries, and the fried green tomatoes were also ok. Overall we will return for select items in the future when we are in the area looking to grab a quick bite. Food 7.0 for fast food Ambiance 7.5 Service 7.0 for diner read more

Shake Station - Fried Green Tomatoes - American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

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Since I was first here 6 years ago, my family makes the Shake Station a regular stop on each of our trips to the area. We've still never ordered food here, but the ice cream is delicious! The old fashioned setup gives the place a fun nostalgic feel. Fun place for ice cream on hot Florida nights! read more

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This was my first time trying this restaurant and I don't regret it! If you come here, expect friendly service and delicious, fresh food but brace yourself for the place to STAY busy! I had the Big LT with fried green tomatoes and sweet tater tots as my side. The sandwich was on Texas toast and so big I could only eat half! I don't like crinkle fries but the crinkle fries were crispy and better than my sweet potato tots. The tangy sauce that comes on the smash burger is very good! The peanut butter milkshake was great too. My one complaint was that even though there is a sign on that door saying "Service Animals Only" two guys with two dogs came in. The waitress made sure to say they needed to be under the table but one of the two dogs (small) was on the man's lap with his head on the table. You know, the table people eat on... read more

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Rude as hell; saw me standing at the door for bout 5 minutes, then an older couple walk in and now their eyes open. Have the nerve to greet us with "who was first?" Excuse the fcuk out of you?! I was, don't you see I'm clearly FIRST IN LINE. I won't be back- I'll eat dirt before I return. read more

Terrible experience. Food was awful and thrown together sloppily, overpriced and the place is packed and poorly staffed. The one upside was the ice cream which took them 17 minutes to plop into a cone and bring back, which then made my husband have horrible stomach issues all night. Avoid. read more

Last week, my coworker and myself decided to check out Shake Station in Ellenton for a burger for lunch. This spot is a little greasy spoon like spot serving ice cream, shakes, burgers and a few other sandwiches. The place is always busy and when we arrived, there was a wait to sit inside. We grabbed a table outside. Service was fast and friendly. We both got a burger and a chocolate malt. I rolled with a double mushroom Swiss burger with bacon. Our food came up quick and looked good. The shake was pretty average, but the burger was tasty. It was seasoned, not overcooked, and definitely juicy. I was happy with my selection as was my coworker. Decent spot worth checking out. I was told by a buddy that you can order the burgers cooked to temperature, which I will do next time. read more

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Our Door Dash delivery order was super! Sandwich and quesadilla were delicious, fries were tasty and the slaw yummy. Will order from here again! read more

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Good food, burgers were cooked perfectly. Service was fast & friendly. Great selection, something for everyone. And reasonably priced. read more

Shake Station - Cheeseburger, & shake burger - American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

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Excellent burgers, terrific French fries and fabulous milkshakes!! So much better than fast food chains. Really nice staff too!! Don't miss this one!! read more

This place may have just served me the best burger I've ever had. Nice clean retro styled place with very nice service! I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Fantastic place! The food is amazing and the staff super friendly! The shrimp tacos were so delicious! Our party also had the pork tenderloin, Philly cheesesteak and the patty melt. All loved them. We are definitely going back. read more

Decided to take another country drive in Fritz (10/6) and saw this place on Google maps, tagged it and read some of reviews, didn't sound bad and from the looks of the map, seemed like it was a roadside joint sort of in the country. Drove across the ditch to Manatee and took some of my usual back roads. As I making my way thru the country side I could notice the urban sprawl effect. Closer I got to 301 the more developments I encountered. Once I got on 301 south the traffic was heavy, it was around 12:30 after all. This part of 301 is getting built up with strip malls and made it difficult to keep an eye out for the Shake Station. Then I saw it on the south side of 301 and like other posts, the parking lot was full. Found a spot. Made my inside and yep, done up like a 50's malt shop, I liked it. Counter seating was full so I took a booth. Sat there for a moment before I presented a menu, it was busy. Didn't take long to order. I ordered the cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato and onion with a side of fries and a coke. From the size of the crowd, I was prepared to wait. Spent my time checking out all the memorabilia on the walls. Then it arrived, presentation was good. Fresh LTO and bun, but for some reason I was expecting a smash burger, this was not. I would say it was a frozen patty. Fries were crinkle cut, not bad. All in all, food was good, nothing spectacular. I will have to come back and try the BLT someone was raving about. I have to say give this place a try, Peace. read more

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Great 1st visit...is it any wonder that after 3+ years of driving past almost daily, I made a mindful decision to stop for lunch. Suprise- surprise...there is indoor "and " outdoor dining...(THE MAIN ENTRANCE IS ON THE SIDE!!) There is a quaint diner inside with A/C...and a great covered, emore rustic deck on the outside. Burgers, hot dogs, philly cheesesteak sandwiches, fish tacos, tater tots, Coke products + ice cream abounds!! The servers are passionate, prompt and efficient. ( Emily was incredible ) and the food memorable. Tip well and check it out soon. Oh, and parking is free and plentiful. read more

Service was excellent. Burger was just ok , fries were blah . Decent place but there are better options for a good quick burger.

Great food! Great service! My favorite place to go when I come down to Florida. Atmosphere is old diner feel.

Great food and wonderful service. Can't wait to come back and try a shake!!zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Truly a hidden gem. Shake Station is a amazing eatery with tasty well priced food and excellent customer service! My waitress Kayleigh was very prompt and attentive. This cute spot is often busy. The have inside dining. Outside dining on patio with cute picnic tables. They can accommodate larger parties outside as the inside is a cozy, small intimate, neighborhood vibe. They also have a Ice Cream window we're you can walk up for just ice cream, milkshakes, banana splits and other sweet treats. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 |Atmosphere: 5/5 Recommendations Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Onion Rings, Stellar Coffee Milkshakes, Fried Pickles, Philly Cheese read more

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I've always wanted to try this place out, not because of any reviews I've read. But every time I drive by I always observe the parking lot full of vehicles. Today we stopped and my wife had the impossible cheese steak sandwich and fries. She really liked it but the fries were not done so those were a miss. I had a bacon cheeseburger burger on swish cheese and onion rings. My burger was average but I was very disappointed with the onion rings. My onion rings were overcooked with a few of them burned and I only got a few to begin with. We had shakes and they were very delicious and I would definitely recommend getting one. I always believe giving second chances and I'll definitely give this restaurant one. This review is only my opinion read more

Shake Station - Bacon Cheeseburger with Onion Rings - American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

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I ordered online for lunch to go and it was ready promptly and it was delicious! I followed another reviewer's recommendation for the Buffalo chicken sandwich and I had the sweet potato tots for a side. Everything else as hot and tasty as heck. I'm working in the area for a bit, so I will add this place to the rotation. read more

It is Diner style. It is always busy. Casual. Service is good and food is great. I will be back ! read more

Shake Station - Burger and fries - American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

Great place to eat they have amazing food and also amazing desserts shakes ice cream. I don't know it's definitely a vibe. I 100% recommend 10 out of 10. read more

We have been here over 15 times since moving to Ellenton on June 21. The food has always been delicious and the service outstanding! It really is sad when there is one person on staff that completely ruin our night tonight. She treated us like we were a bother since we were only ordering ice cream. She was snippy and very abrupt. When she brought our ice cream out, what a disappointment. My single scoop cake cone was barely of the brim of the cone and my hubby's triple scope barely came half way up the 16oz cup it was served in. She never checked in on us one single time as she brought the check with the ice cream. We'll be back, but I can guarantee Nikki won't be serving us. read more

Awesome spot!! We've been talking about going here forever and it did not disappoint!! I got the buffalo chicken sandwich with sweet potato tots and my boyfriend had the cowboy burger with fries. Both were delicious. We ended the meal with a chocolate and hot fudge shake that were perfect! The place itself is so cute and nostalgic. And the staff was excellent. We had the sweetest waitresses. We will definitely be back. read more

Shake Station - Hot Fudge Milkshake - American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

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Incredible burgers and golden shakes if you know what I mean. Is one of my favorite fast food restaurant?

Exactly as this pride. 50s five and great food. Fries are awesome. Burgers are great.

Great food! Busy inside, but staff are very friendly. A lot of food variety, ie wraps, etc. Old school diner vstyle be is great. Food consistently solid. Only criticism is that the fried green tomatoes need improvement. read more

Fun little old-school place. We shared a Coke Float, hot dog, and cheese fries. Sat at the counter. The place was packed on a Saturday afternoon. read more

This was an awesome little find. Kathy was a great Server. Our food was so good. It was a busy place for a Friday lunch spot. The atmosphere was fun and 50's themed. Definitely recommend this spot. read more

Shake Station - Strawberry shake - American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

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The food is great, the service is great, but you have to like eating in an igloo. It's extremely cold inside. The rebuild (update) was a plus. read more