Shake Shack
A hot dog cart in a New York park that turned into a global burger chain.
About Shake Shack
Shake Shack began as a hot dog cart in New York’s Madison Square Park in 2001, run by restaurateur Danny Meyer to support an art project in the park. The lines got so long that a permanent kiosk opened there in 2004, and the ShackBurger it sold became one of the most imitated burgers in America.
The formula is simple and hard to copy: a thin patty smashed onto a screaming-hot griddle so the edges go lacy and crisp, a soft potato bun that squashes around it, and ShackSauce. The menu stays small and changes slowly, which is a big part of why people trust it.
Hundreds of Shacks across the US, plus locations in Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Burger menu
Signature burgers first. Only burgers and sandwiches, no sides.Where to find Shake Shack
451 locations on the map in 17 countries. Tap a pin for directions.Loading the map…
- United States 319
- United Kingdom 17
- Japan 12
- China 12
- South Korea 10
- Singapore 9
- Canada 8
- Philippines 8
- Mexico 5
- Hong Kong 4
- Türkiye 4
- Kuwait 3
- United Arab Emirates 2
- Malaysia 2
- Saudi Arabia 2
- Israel 1
- Thailand 1
Locations as mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers, updated October 2026. The count can trail the chain’s own figures; check the chain’s store finder before you travel. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Shake Shack on YouTube
Copycats, taste tests and challenges from the channels in the encyclopedia.
Shroom Burgar
Shake Shack Burgar
8:41Shake Shack Burger, But Better
Order Envy: ShackBurger vs Shroom Burger
12:31Casey Neistat Tastes Limited-Edition Shake Shack Burgers
12:03Seth Rogen Tastes Secret Fast-Food Burgers
10:19In-N-Out and Shake Shack Clones with Babish
The Mall Food Court Burger
22:32The $399 Shack Stack
2:38The ShackBurger by Mark Rosati
8:00Shake Shack Burger
8:07Who Has the Best Fried Chicken Sandwich?
If you like Shake Shack
Chains whose signature burgers are built the same way.- Farmer Boys (United States, since 1981). A Southern California drive-thru started by brothers from Cyprus. Also built on beef, bacon, a special sauce and cheese.
- Ruby's Diner (United States, since 1982). A 1940s-style Southern California diner that started in a bait shack at the end of the Balboa Pier. Also built on beef, bacon, a special sauce and cheese.
- Carl's Jr. (United States, since 1941). Charbroiled burgers, onion rings inside the bun, and ads nobody forgot. Also built on beef, bacon, a special sauce and cheese.
- Nation's Giant Hamburgers (United States, since 1952). The East Bay diner chain known for giant burgers and pie. Also built on beef, bacon and cheese.
Not affiliated with Shake Shack. Trademarks and logos belong to their owners. Descriptions are my own; nutrition figures come from the chain’s published information.