Shake Shack, Shake Shack, why do I love thee so? Let me compare thee with thy competition:
- Are you are better than In-N-Out?
- Are you are better than Steak 'n Shake?
- Are you are better than Five Guys Burger and Fries?
- Are you are better than Smashburger?
Ok, enough of this burger bashing tuned to a PBS series stuck in iambic pentameter. Choosing between national,
better than your average, burger chains that operate under different price points and levels of service is silly, it's unfair. Many of these burgers have their place, though if I had all of these burger options in front of me at once, I would choose Shake Shack. And it's kind of
un Bang like of me to pick Shake Shack because it is by far the most expensive option. It is also the choice that boasts the highest quality of ingredients, the best bacon cheeseburger, oh and they serve beer, good beer. But one must be cautious, vigilant even, as to the ways one can pay and pay for a Shake Shack experience. With burgers that can cost up to$10, plus beer, tempting shakes and crinkle cut fries all aiming to rack up your tab, you really need a plan of attack when you step up to this Shack. Good thing I went through 4 burgers to find the path to Bang for your Burger Buck. Let's start with one of the best bacon cheeseburger concepts I have ever come across.
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