Shake Shack Brooklyn

Today is the day I finally got to try  Shake Shack.  Went to the Brooklyn location (409 Fulton Street ) with a friend for a quick bite this afternoon.  Fortunately there were nowhere near as many patrons as I normally see queuing up at some of the other locations.  We each got a Shackburger (with raw onions added) and shared some fries.  So here is my take – I thought the burger was pretty tasty (with the exception of some gristly bits, which my friend’s didn’t seem to have) and the fries were crispy and well salted.  Granted, I did not try the frozen custard or even a shake, but I can tell you that – while I would easily eat here again (and again) – I would definitely never stand in the kind of lines I see there on a regular basis.  These are by no means the best burgers I have ever had, but rather a much more natural version of a McDonald’s cheeseburger (and, health-consciousness aside, I could eat a million of those).  My favorite part of this experience – the buzzer they give you when you order, so that you are able to go find a table and settle in, rather than standing and waiting for your food to be ready.  I imagine this idea was born out of a need for crowd control at the busier locations, but it is definitely a perk.  Overall, I would recommend giving Shake Shack a try.