It may have started out as a hot dog cart inside Madison Square Park in 2001, but Shake Shack’s popularity grew rapidly. It quickly became a permanent kiosk expanding its menu from hot dogs to hamburgers and shakes. Founded by Danny Meyer who opened his first restaurant, Union Square Cafe at age 27!

Shake Shack might not be the “new kid” anymore, but this New York legend still struts through Los Angeles and the Valley like it owns the place. And honestly… it kinda does. If you’re hunting for burger bliss, you’ve found your happy place (and possibly your cheat day).

Let’s talk favorites. The Smoke Shack Burger is the queen of burgers — smoky, spicy, and just the right amount of drama, thanks to applewood smoked bacon and those sassy cherry peppers. The Classic ShackBurger? Always dependable, like your best friend who reminds you to order extra ShackSauce.

And hold onto your buns — the French Onion Shack Stack is making a limited-time cameo with Gruyère cheese, caramelized onions, and Parmesan aioli on a potato bun. It’s basically French onion soup that went to culinary finishing school.

Fried chicken people, don’t panic — the Chicken Bites with honey mustard are crispy, juicy, and frankly, too easy to inhale. You can get a chicken sandwich as well! Pair them with Parmesan fries, crinkle-cut fries, or onion rings, because moderation is for salad people.

And the shakes? Come on. You didn’t come to Shake Shack for water. The classic chocolate and vanilla shakes are thick, frosty, and worth every glorious calorie.

Bottom line: Shake Shack isn’t fast food — it’s feel-good food. Go hungry, go happy, and maybe wear stretchy pants.