Last Updated on January 31, 2023 by Jim Edwards
The Shack Shack has a classic retro vibe of a 1950’s American Diner but the truth is that it started in July 2004 as a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park. The cart was a daily thing during New York summers and they had long lines for three summers according to the Shake Shack website.
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Shack Shack Overview
Shake Shake has an amazing classic American Burger joint type of menu with a retro flair. Their menu features American standards like burgers, fries, hot dogs, shakes and even frozen custards.
They also have some amazing and very interesting secret menu items you should know about. These items include a simple grilled cheese, a rich root beer float and even a burger with peanut butter on it!
Curious to learn more? We promise you will be very hungry in about 30 seconds!
Shake Shack Secret Menu Items You Need to Know About!
“Shake Shack is just an ordinary fast-food joint,” said nobody ever. Shake Shack takes the cake for gourmet fast food classics, offering a modern-day take on retro roadside burgers, fries, hot dogs, frozen custards, shakes, and more. There’s the traditional fast food chain, and then there’s Shake Shack. The two are incomparable; I’m talking completely different hemispheres here. Though all the classic cult-favorites are fabulous, I’m here to share the Shake Shack secret menu items that will blow your expectations out of the water.
From a decadent root beer float to an astonishingly simple grilled cheese, these are all must-tries to add to your foodie bucket list.
Shake Shack Secret Menu Burgers
Protein-Style Burger
If you are eating low carb, or keto or just trying to find something that seems slightly “healthier” on the Shake Shack menu, the protein style burger is a great option.
It is simply the ShackBurger without the delicious potato buns. Because potatoes and buns have a lot of carbs, this eliminates those. And then like they do on the In-n-Out Secret Menu, they will use butter lettuce as the “bun” and you get to enjoy the burger with a lot fewer carbs and calories too!
To order – ask for a ShackBurger without a bun. Shake Shack will make ANY burger with a lettuce wrap.
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Shake Shack Quad Cheeseburger
If you love the regular awesome ShackBurger, what could be better than 4 times the meat?
To order- order any of the burgers with 4 beef patties.
Note: This is basically the same as the 4×4 burger on the In-n-Out Secret Menu.
Peanut Butter Bacon Cheeseburger
This is for all the people who like low calorie, low fat food.
LOL…just kidding! If you love bacon cheeseburgers, why not make it a little more intense with a drizzle of peanut sauce on top of your burger.
To order – order a bacon ShackBurger and ask for a side of peanut sauce to pour over the burger.
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Note: Shack Shack recently removed all peanut products from their menu due to allergy issues. We have a hunch this item will return at some point, so we are leaving it up here just as an FYI.
Shack Sauce and Cheese Fries
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By themselves, the Shake Shack cheese fries are a fan favorite. But if you want to take them to the next secret menu item level try drizzling the extremely tasty Shake Shack Shack Sauce over them for an impressive flavor boost!
This sauce is a Spicy-Sweet-Sour Mayo Blend sauce that includes mayo, ketchup, mustard, and spices. While the actual recipe is a secret, Bon Appetit thinks it is a combination of mayo, dijon mustard, ketchup, dill pickle brine and cayenne pepper. It complements the cheesy flavor without being too overpowering.
To order – just order cheese fries with a side of the Shack Sauce.
Related: Wendy’s Secret Menu
Shake Shack Secret Menu Sandwiches (Not Burgers!)
Grilled Cheese
This is shake Shack’s transformation of a childhood favorite into a secret menu item! They grill the already delicious potato hamburger buns inside out until they are golden and crispy, add cheese and bam – a lovely grilled cheese sandwich that kids of all ages will enjoy! It is super buttery, and super cheesy.
To order – just asked for the Grilled Cheese.
Related: Carl’s Jr Secret Menu
Shack-Cago Dog
This hot dog variation has achieved cult status. At first we didn’t “get” the name – do you? It’s their tribute to Chicago and a Chicago style hot dog!
We have to admit we aren’t so excited about it but if you love hot dogs at Shake Shack, and want to try something new, it’s worth a try!
To order – ask for the Cago Cog and they will top the regular hot dog with onions, pickles, peppers, onions tomatoes and cucumbers and even a little celery salt!
In short, it’s an easy and free way to feel like you are eating healthier with a ton of veggies on your hot dog!
And important note: this is essentially a recreation of a traditional “Chicago style” hot dog. And one of the rules is NO KETCHUP. Ever.
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The Garden Dog
Okay this is an amazing option for vegetarians. Most people don’t know about this option.
A “Garden Dog” is basically the Shack-cago Dog we just described but it’s all vegetarian. Instead of a hot dog as the base, they use a large pickle!
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If you are vegetarian and want to eat with your friends at the Shake Shack this is a good option.
To order- ask for the Garden Dog.
Shack Shack Secret Menu Dessert Options
Root Beer Float
A root beer float will give anyone over the age of 50+ some retro vibes from the American Diners from the 50’s and 60s. What makes this one unique and richer and more intense is that it’s made with vanilla custard!
To order – order a bottle of root beer with a scoop of vanilla custard to be added right in.
Video: Shake Shack Secret Menu Items
If you want to see these items and see how the reviewers feel about, and rate the food, this video is worth a watch!
Shake Shack Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the first Shake Shack?
Shake Shack started as a small hot dog stand in Madison Square park in 2001. After 3 years of very long summer lines, it became a free standing restaurant in 2004. Shake Shack has been enormously popular and as of this writing in 2021, there are 275 Shake Shack locations, with more on the way.
Where did the first Shake Shack open?
The first one opened in New York, New York.
What is Shake Shack Famous for?
Shake Shack is a modern day version of a classic 1950’s American Diner. The menu focuses on classic “American Diner” food like hamburgers, cheeseburgers, shakes, frozen custards and fries.
Does Danny Meyer still own Shack Shack?
Yes. The famous restauranteur has served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shack Shack since January 2010.
Related: IHOP Secret Menu
Summary
The Shake Shack Secret Menu is very good and tasty and the chain is growing rapidly so if they are not near you today, hopefully you will have one near you soon.
Image Credit: “•Shake Shack night!• Smoke Shack, Shack Stack with Bacon and Cheese Fries” by debbietingzon is licensed under CC BY 2.0
I’m Jim Edwards and I started this website to share my love of Junk Food. We cover new junk food, desserts, snack foods, fast food secret menus, candy (of course!) and other related news. We love trying “secret menus” at restaurants. And we love trying new products too. So, we are trying to have some fun with our hobby and share some useful information with you, our community. Please feel to send us your suggestions and feedback through the contact form. And if you have products you would like us to try, let us know…!
