Shake Shack, Madison Square Park
20 people recommend, 3 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC, r/nyc26 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Shake Shack is recommended across its New York outlets, including Madison Square Park, which two commenters specifically mention. Fans name the Shack Stack and Shroom Burger; one calls the double SmokeShack their favorite. Other diners question the cost or report differences between outlets, and one prefers independent local options. A supporter still finds the fries mediocre.
Address
Shake Shack Madison Square Park, Madison Square Park, 23rd Street and, Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Shack Stack, Shroom Burger, Double SmokeShack
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Shake Shack, Madison Square Park, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/SquanchyMelo in r/FoodNYC · May 2024taste
Korean BBQ special not bad but not a favorite; prefers the classic Smokeshack.
- Recommendsu/fontanick in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024value
Prefers Shake Shack for more food and feeling cleaner afterward.
- Recommendsu/DinerEnBlanc in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024taste
Says the Madison Square Park location still slaps.
- Caveatu/theskilledwon in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025
Definitely not Shake Shack for best burger.
- Recommendsu/Carl_LaFong in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025
Suggested as a nearby burger option.
- Recommendsu/Sushiearl in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024taste
Loves their veggie burger.
- Recommendsu/justflipping in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024
Recommends the Shroom Burger.
- Recommendsu/BeBackInASchmeck in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2026taste
Finds the Shack Stack very cheesy with a stuffed fried portabello topping.
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- Recommendsu/Taguasco in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024taste
Calls the double ShackBurger exactly the smash burger being sought.
- Recommendsu/nightkhan in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024taste
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/catanimal23 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025taste
Rates it their favourite smash burger, partly nostalgia from the original location.
- Recommendsu/streetvues in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Says Shake Shack is originally from NYC and still solid despite expanding.
- Caveatu/Neptune28 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Never liked it much compared to other burger options.
- Recommendsu/No_Pumpkin_5187 in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2026taste
Agrees the Shack Stack fits the request for a very cheesy burger.
- Recommendsu/XelaWarriorPrincess in r/AskNYC · Apr 2024taste
Says a bacon double is really good, though the fries are mediocre.
- Caveatu/mykillerspc in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024variety
Advises skipping Shake Shack as a national chain with better local options available.
- Recommendsu/the_chonkist in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024taste
One commenter reports that all four tasters preferred Shake Shack to 7th Street in two comparisons.
- Mixedu/Thick-Definition7416 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024price
Really good but pricey there.
- Recommendsu/BDL1994 in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024
Thinks Shake Shack doesn't get enough love.
- Mixedu/Appropriate-Tie-6524 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024consistency
Underrated but results vary by location.
- Recommendsu/FinalPay4594 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024
Recommends the Shroom Burger.
- Recommendsu/dantheman2q in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024taste
Deems Shake Shack better and praises the Shake Stack.
- Recommendsu/LieutenantChonkster in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024taste
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/dsangi in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/TofuLordSeitan666 in r/nyc · Jan 2024value
Thinks the grain-and-legume veggie burger rivals Superiority Burger and is more accessible.
- Recommendsu/vleafar in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024taste
Declares the double SmokeShack the greatest burger of all time.
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