The successful NYC chain’s only actual “shack,” this was the original, set in lovely Madison Square Park, and still attracting hordes of diners. When the weather’s good (there’s no indoor seating here), there are few more delightful places to dine in Manhattan. And though many will argue, I think they serve the best burger in Manhattan: always juicy, high-quality meat, with the perfect bun-to-patty ratio. The shakes are pretty orgasmic, too. If you have kids, grab a burger, some fries, a shake, and then head to the nearby playground for dinner.
New York City
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New York City› Restaurant
Shake Shack
In Madison Square Park (near 23rd St and Madison Ave.)

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Neighborhood
The Flatiron District, Union Square & Gramercy Park
Hours
Daily 11am–10:30pm
Transportation
Subway: 6, N, R to 23rd St
Phone
212/889-6600
Prices
Burgers $5.55–$9.95
Cuisine Type
Burgers
Web site
Shake Shack
Other
A number of other locations, including one right across from the Museum of Natural History, dot the city and are now in other cities, too

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