Jeff N.
Yelp
I came to the opening day for this Shake Shack in Brickell, not far from my then-office (I now work two blocks further south, but can still walk or scooter there for a pick me up). There are a handful of Shake Shacks in South Florida. My former employer in Boca was near one. My current employer also has one now. Coincidence? I think not.
Because the truth is you can't go wrong with a Shake Shack the does solid burgers -- especially if they have bacon and cheese on them. Their hot dogs are ok, more partial to their burgers and chicken sandwiches. Additionally, I like they have gluten-free buns for a $1 extra. While this may be hypocritical if you end up ordering a smokestack burger with all the trimmings, if you are trying to avoid gluten, it helps.
What I like, more importantly, is that you can order online and pick up without having to wait in the queue to place your order. So you can walk a few blocks, pick up your order, and move on with your life like a time-managing business professional. Of course, their food is addicting. And if you're trying to watch your waist, that can be a challenge. Like their cheese fries that can come whispering to you when you're stressed out at work and need a snack -- "Oh, yes!" the fries whisper in a high-pitched tone from afar, "You're going to eat us!" The chicken nuggets are also habit-forming and can become a problem if you're not careful -- especially, with honey mustard sauce.
The ideal combo is a bacon cheese with a chocolate shake because this is magical.
The only challenge (which isn't one for the restaurant themselves) is when to go pick up. I try to go early because the lines, even if you're picking up an online order and are afraid of people, can build up fast, such as at lunchtime or for a mid-afternoon snack. Plus, there's the issue with parking. If you're coming from outside of Brickell, you will need to find a parking garage that won't charge you through the teeth because street parking is impossible. If you live or work in the area, then walking is the best option. Unless you're lazy and need to take advantage of one of the scooters along, then by all means.
Anyway, the Brickell Shake Shack is one to come back without having to drive a Cadillac. Because that would be whack.