Mary T.
Yelp
After landing in MSP and fetching my rental car, I was ready for dinner. My original thought was to visit Schlotzsky's Deli for sentimental reasons. The one that set off my love for the place, in Apple Valley, is long gone. There is a single one standing in Edina. I decided to drive over there on a soggy, rainy Saturday.
I was probably a block away, waiting for the traffic light to change. I noticed this Shake Shake on the corner. It looked classy and bright in the dark. I changed my mind and pulled into the parking lot.
I found a parking spot and walked in. The huge menu on the wall greets you. The idea is that you order at the counter, pay, and then wait for your order. I can do that.
I wanted a burger with mushrooms in it. The woman at the counter was helpful. I could either go with the 'shroom burger, which is vegetarian, or do the shack stack, which is a cheeseburger with a 'shroom burger. I was hungry. I went with the latter. I made it a combo by adding crinkle-cut fries and a strawberry shake.
I paid using a credit card. You need to give your card to the person to do the transaction. I'm so used to doing it myself that it'll take me some time to adjust. She asked whether it was still raining. Yep, it was miserable, but mild.
I got a beeper. I found a table and waited patiently for my order. The table is really an indoor picnic bench. For folks with long legs, it's quite the ritual getting in and out. I should have tried the higher bar stools instead.
Anyway, I'd say about seven minutes later, my beeper was going crazy on the table. I picked it up and headed over to the pick-up counter. I picked up my order for Mery. As of late, no one seems to be able to spell my name, other than the Starbucks guy yesterday. The world is changing at a frightening pace.
I headed back to my table to chow down. The burger was so good. I normally don't like breaded mushrooms, but this one was juicy, flavourful, and fresh. The burger patty was equally as juicy and nicely seasoned. The bun was perfect.
I got some ketchup to dunk my crinkle-cut fries in. The grooves are perfect to dunk whatever condiment or sauce that you'd like quite nicely. The fries were crispy on the outside and creamy inside, as they should be.
My strawberry shake was thick. It's the frozen custard type. It's a close second to Culver's. The strawberry flavour was so good.
I was so stuffed that I didn't know if I could get up and walk out on my own. I managed to waddle eventually.
I visited the women's washroom before I left, as it was messy eating such deliciousness. It was clean and roomy.
I will say that it's not a cheap burger joint. I shelled out $20 for my meal. It was worth it.
My first time at Shake Shake was positive. I will return for more.
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