Cool old style diner! Quick and friendly service. Good food at a good price. This place was very busy and justly so. But the food and service were still quick. I will eat here again! Try it and see yourself. read more

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Small diner with classic feel. Sit at the red seats at the black and white checkered counter, booths along the side, Out sit outside of the weather is nice. Seems like a place where all the locals go. Menu is a front and page one-pager with American fare. Prices are very favorable. I had a Nashville hot sandwich and fries for 9.99 and husband had footlong Philly and fries for 10.99. It was plenty of food per serving. Don't forget to save room as they have a lot of ice cream options to choose from. It's a must! Staff is younger and friendly. We dropped our order of fries and they quickly cleaned it up and brought us a fresh order. So kind! read more

Shake Station - Nashville Hot Chicken - American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

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Great restaurant, but management needs to actually read the laws regarding Service Animals instead of making up their own. I will def8nitely not be going back. Yes, a service dog can drink water and eat food while with its handler at a restaurant, but it's not the restaurant's responsibility to provide these for the dog. The handler is responsible for the care of their service animal, including providing food and water. While restaurants cannot deny access to service animals, they are not required to provide seating, food, or drinks for the dog. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Responsibility of the Handler: The handler of a service dog is responsible for ensuring the dog's needs are met, including providing food and water. No Obligation for Restaurants: Restaurants are not obligated to provide food or water for service animals. The ADA grants access to service animals but not for the animal's needs to be met by the establishment. Handler's Discretion: If a restaurant offers water or if the handler chooses to offer food to the dog, it is permissible, as long as it's done discreetly and doesn't interfere with the dog's work or other patrons, says a Reddit thread. Not for Eating from Table: Service dogs should not eat from the table or be allowed to sniff at other tables. ADA Compliance: The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) ensures service animals are allowed in restaurants and other public accommodations, but this right does not extend to requiring the establishment to cater to the dog's needs. In this instance I had the water, bowls , and food that I had brought. The animal in question was under the table out of sight read more

Cute 50's theme (Soda Shop) brings you back in time. Delicious Fish Taco's, Fries, Huge Chicken Sandwich, Tater Tots.....and of course the Yummy Ice Cream Shake's!!!! Our Greeter and Server, Sydney were very helpful and pleasant!! read more

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A great energy old time hamburger, coke and ice cream parlor complete with black and white floor tiles, booths or counter top seatings. They have a great breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings. Terrific spot for a single person to a large group. Extensive menu, fast and good service, indoor and out door seating. Always busy! read more

Really great place to grab a bite to eat or some delicious ice cream. Come here on any weekend evening and you will be waiting for a table, but the wait is definitely worth it. Service is always extremely quick, and the waitresses are sweet as pie. The inside reminds you of an old style diner with the menu to match - truly a hidden gem in our area and luckily far enough away from the island that there are not too many tourists. read more

Love the mom and pop feel of Shake Station! We have been here a few times with family and it's a wonderful experience. Fantastic staff. And down home people. read more

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We were seated right away, the waitress was very nice and attentive, our food came out quickly and accurately and everything was delicious! I had the Hawaiian shrimp tacos, my son had the Philly, my husband had wings and my daughter had a shake. Everyone was happy with their choices. Add to this the fun 50's decor and you get 5 stars from me! read more

We came to Shake Station seeking ice cream when our favorite Shake Pit was closed. The retro diner aesthetic was really cute. The grilled cheese and fries were pretty good- there wasn't much else for veggie folks to eat. However, the ice cream was in small overpriced portions. Compared to our beloved Shake Pit, where you get more than you expect for a low price, this small portion was disappointing. We weren't sure what the fuss was about/why there were so many people waiting for ice cream on the front patio. Because of that, and no reason to seek out the mains, we will be unlikely to return. read more

Absolutely delicious burger and fries! Didn't take a picture because we were too hungry. Burger done just right, still juicy and very hot. Fries salted just right.? read more

What a super fun place and the servers were great. We sat to the side of the counter and I enjoyed watching the servers all interact. You can tell they really enjoy working together (no matter how busy they got) and work together well. It impressed me enough I wanted to call it out on my review. The kids ordered chicken tenders/fries and burger/fries. Both said they really enjoyed the items and they did eat all of their food. Being there on Saturday, the special was a mac & cheese burger so I opted for that. It was a generous portion of mac & cheese on the burger so it was a lot more food then I could eat. It was delicious and I did enjoy it. Before we left both kids decided they wanted a milkshake so we ordered one for them to share (since they also said they were full). They said it was perfect to share it and they liked it being a little thinner so easier to drink. Cute décor inside and very clean. read more

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

Came in for lunch at 11:30 on a Wednesday and glad I decided to finally stop in after driving by it for a while. Menu was much more elaborate than I expected. The staff was very energetic and vibrant. Nobody was acting like they hated their job and even the new employee that was being trained was being helped by a few different ones which means a lot to me as a customer because how everyone treats each other is ALWAYS reflected in the food. Maybe not immediately, but eventually. The boring exterior kept me from stopping by earlier, but my Cowboy Burger was great. Crinkle cut fries were adequate enough, I'll be back! Certainly a large ice cream selection was available, and the Cookie Dough was waving at me, but I couldn't justify it this early. Next time tho! My server was A+, my ticket said her name was "Lakin A" ‍ Hopefully the owner might recognize it and receive the props. read more

Good local place with good service. Burgers are hot off the grill and milkshakes made with real ice cream.

One of my coworkers recommended this place during my work trip to the Palmetto region. Visiting a "Blast From the Past" where the music is playing, the atmosphere was hopping and the milkshakes where flowing. This place brings you back to the 1950's where burgers, fries, milkshakes and ice cream was the norm There is definitely no lack of decor in this "joint" pictures of the 50's memorabilia's decorate the wall, diner seating, ice cream polar atmosphere, checkerboard patterns, and records displayed. The service was a big hit! No craziness with roller skating, lol but quick and polite. The food was fresh and reasonably priced. The fries where deliciously golden and tasty along with a side of tater tots my co worker ordered. The Philly cheesesteak was probably one of the best I've had in Florida. The meat was tender and seasoned to perfection. The chicken and waffles was mouthwatering and crisp! The chicken sandwich was cooked well and topped with an unforgettable sauce that was delicious. I wasn't a big fan of the deep fried pickle however, if I could recommend, I think most people like it in small slices. Just my preference. Seating was limited as the place is large, but the crowd exceeded the capacity. Just shows how good the experience is. Thank you for your hospitality and if I am ever in the region of Palmetto I will definitely stop back in for other items that I was not able to try. Kudos!! read more

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Neat little diner. Always busy so that must mean something. Expect a wait but the employees work really well to get people seated, served and on their way. I was impressed how hard the staff worked and most seemed to always have a smile on their face. They don't rush you out and it seemed like a local hangout for everyone from young to old. Food was really good. Fresh and good flavor. Fish n chips were crispy outside with fresh fish inside, burger was well cooked with good flavor, onion rings were crispy and ice cream was delicious. Good meal / great service. read more

I read several of the reviews, which were from favorable to questionable. My experience was anything but favorable. We order a banana split and hot fudge sundae. Twenty minutes pass with other customers placing orders and receiving them, I inquired about my order with the same girl who took it. The excuse was they were short staffed. I waited another ten minutes and observed more customers placing orders and picking them up. I asked a second time. They had no clue about what happened to my order. The girl scrolled back through her order screen and finally found it. It had been missed and was not going to be made. Now thirty minutes had passed and our missing order was still not a priority, I decided to cut my losses and get a refund. Would I return, probably not. read more

Looking for a local alternative to fast food chains? With awesome customer service? Try here! We had burgers, sandwiches, shakes, a sundae, ice cream float and an order of shrimp and clam strips. Everything was great! Food was hot, ice cream cold. Make sure you check hours or call if it's near a holiday to see what their hours are. The waitress said they usually close on Super Bowl Sunday, too. read more

Shake Station - Shrimp and clam strips (after half was eaten. Huge portions!) - American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

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Local Favorite! My family and I absolutely love this place! Burgers are delicious and juicy. Fries are some of the best around and the chicken tenders are top notch as well. I suggest this to anyone in the area looking for great burger! read more

If you grew up in the 50s and 60s, you're gonna love this place Elvis and many other tunes from the 50s and 60s will bring back many memories. the food and especially the strawberry vanilla or chocolate milkshakes are the best with lots of whipped cream and a cherry on top. Yummy! read more

This place is great. It's designed amd decorated like a 1950s milkshake diner. It also has very consistent food and by the way, the service is amazing they probably have the best restaurant service in all of Manatee County. I know it's difficult to find good employees nowadays especially in the restaurant industry however, this place must have the secret to finding and keeping good help because the service is always consistent. If you're looking for a great milkshake and burger joint, you can't go wrong with this place. read more

Cute place with old-time burger joint decor. Very good casual food. It was packed because it is so popular. Our server Teige was very attentive, checking on us often. They do a good job keeping up with serving a crowd of customers. We ordered fish tacos & chicken tenders. Both served very hot and with fries. Finished with 2 delicious hand dipped milkshakes. We recommend and will be back! read more

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Always a treat for my family. They love the Shakes and Burgers!!! So many great options. I particularly like the fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich read more

Service, food, ambience are excellent. We go there quite often and the things mentioned above are consistently excellent.

Everything we have ordered here has been delicious. They give off the old fashion diner vibe with a twist in the menu. Everything from American to Mexican & Seafood. Usually quick to get a seat and food comes out faster than you'd typically expect. Highly recommend Shake Station! read more

Wow! Very surprised at the high quality of burger here. To start the fresh veggie toppings totally made this a meal: they didn't skimp on the onion and gave me every ring as a layer of crisp white onion with every bite. The tomato was fresh and thickly sliced. There were many thick cut dill pickles as well. Other than the light layer of Mayo on the bottom bun, all this Burger was a full sandwich of well cooked paddy and toppings that almost didn't need condiments. Last but not least, the crinkle fries were delicious. Very good potato the crispy ratio. I ordered online and picked up my food when it was ready. Inside looked clean, and the staff was friendly. read more

Shake Station - A hamburger and Shake Fries - American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

Great food. Children are always welcome and the food and the ice cream are superb. It's the best go to place in the area read more

Simply delicious... on our way back from the beach and wife found this place. High ratings, we ordered well in advanced expecting lines. Pull up and it was packed (good sign). Glad we ordered in advance! Walked in, even though it was hectic inside, the staff was helpful and friendly. Usually with take out the food gets soggy... it was delicious! Got the chili shrimp wrap (10/10) with the crispiest , crunchy crinkle fries. Wife loved her Ruben and my daughter devoured her shake. Love love love this place... Going to be one of our staples when in the are. read more

Great basic bar food you get exactly what you expect a great vanilla shake and cheese curds were had by all. I also had a Philly cheese steak that was exemplary. highly recommend it though be careful and wear your sunscreen out on the deck. They put a lot of effort into the old diner motif. Very easy access no matter which direction you're heading on 301 and as someone that usually has a larger trailer behind them it's easy to park and get in and out of. Service was friendly and quick I would highly recommend going back for a sit-down dinner instead of the fly by lunches that I usually end up doing. read more

I have been wanting to try Shake Station for over a year now and I just never got around to it. On my way home today, I remembered about it and decided to give it a shot. Between the reviews and the packed parking lot, I was hoping for amazing casual food. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed. I have a good / bad habit of ordering too much food quite often when I am trying a new place. First, the hand scooped ice cream milkshakes are fantastic ! I also thought the hotdogs were especially good quality. After that it became disappointing. I ordered (don't laugh) a chili cheese dog, a kraut dog with mustard, a cheese burger and chili cheese fries, oh and of course, a hand scooped ice cream chocolate milk shake. I will admit that I didn't eat it all (only because I didn't love it). Otherwise, I probably would have. Because of a mix up on the part of the server, I got some things I didn't order also. It was the table behind me's order, which was somewhat similar. The fries were kinda dry, burger was somewhat dry, the toasted hot dog buns were dry. Seeing a theme here ? The chili had very little "chili" flavor. They used the cheese whiz cheese sauce type stuff instead of grated cheese. I could go on but you get the point. In spite of the mess up on the part of the server, the staff (including my server) were all incredibly nice which was the best part of the experience. I will probably give Shake Station another chance at some point but I suspect they are successful and don't see a need to change. Oh well, can't win em all. read more

The food was delicious- I had the shrimp tacos! Wow- melts in your mouth. The onion rings were just as yummy. Big portions and quick service. The server was a rockstar and very accommodating and funny! I highly recommend visiting this establishment! I would give it 6 stars if I could. It is very casual and a serious diner lax feel. read more

We always love going to the Shake Station when we are staying in our Ellenton house. The place is packed always, but the food is excellent and worth it. Ice cream is also good. read more

Great food, great staff. My husband and I have been here a couple times since moving to the area and I can't say enough good things about them. The Philly Cheesesteak is one of the best we have had in a long time and we also shared the Reuben sandwich. Honestly, I wish I had kept the Philly all to myself :) On our next visit, my husband ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich and if I wasn't enjoying my Patty Melt so much I would have traded with him. All burgers come medium unless you specify your choice. I messed up my PM by not ordering it medium-rare but it was still delicious. We also ordered the Fried Green Tomatoes, they were very tasty but a tad too oily without enough breading but that won't stop us from trying them again. The inside is nice, clean and can fit more people than possible, it's magic I guess. The staff are very curteous and attentive and even though they don't "pool" their tips they all help each other out which means no one is waiting for "their" server to bring their food out. When the food is ready, someone, anyone will bring it...no sitting under heat lamps. Haven't tried the ice cream or shakes yet but heard they were fantastic and they are on the list for next time. read more

What a fun place for me and the fiancé to stop on way home from Tampa. Very reasonably priced and food was tasty. Our waitress was such a bubble of energy. She was very polite as well. Will be back anytime we're in the area. The got us in fast, food to us fast, and a milkshake to go with 10/10 read more

Stopped in for lunch this week on my way to work everything was great. I ordered onion rings with my sandwich I believe I had three ? I didn't leave hungry but I think the up charge for that quantity might be a tad overkill it wasn't much but neither was the order. Everything else was good read more

50's type menu All their food is great. Ice Cream is a must Outdoor walkup window and inside seating read more

Great big diner style menu with fantastic ice cream and soda fountain drinks. But the most impressive thing about the place was amazing staff with a great vibe of service and teamwork. read more

Food is great Staff members are fun a courteous and swift And desserts are great Ambiance is set in the 50's read more

This is one of our favorite spots. Great food, fun atmosphere, and great service!! The milks shakes are the best.

Overpriced burgers Cheeseburger Was good but expensive I'd go again Chicken sandwich read more