Shake Shack Detroit: Proximity
The new Detroit Shake Shack is located at 660 Woodward Avenue in the First National Building. It’s right across the street from Campus Martius Park and right across the lobby from Roasting Plant, so you can grab a bite after ice skating/enjoying a concert (depending on the season) and follow up with a caffeine fix. This is one of my favorite areas of downtown to visit year-round, and a great place to hang out with friends.
Shake Shack Detroit: Sandwiches
Shake Shack’s sandwiches are reminiscent of traditional fast food favorites, but way, way better. Burgers, chicken, and hot dogs: they’re simple in theory, but this place punches up the ingredient quality about twenty thousand notches for mouth-watering meals you’ll continue to crave the moment you’re done eating. I’m currently in love with the Chick’n Shack, a crispy, cage-free, hormone-free chicken breast served on a non-GMO potato bun with lettuce, pickles, and buttermilk herb mayo. Even if you don’t like mayonnaise (I don’t), it’s worth trying on this sandwich (the herbs make it taste a little more like ranch dressing). I was also a little jealous of the SmokeShack burger Brad ordered (cheese, bacon, chopped cherry pepper, and ShackSauce) and really want to try the ‘Shroom Burger (fried portobello, muenster, and cheddar) and Shack-cago Dog (Chicago-inspired hot dog) the next time I visit. So many choices–it’s hard to pick a favorite!
Shake Shack Detroit: Fries
Hot, golden, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. Shake Shack’s crinkle-cut fries are pretty much perfect and can stand alone without ketchup (although, they’re pretty awesome with ketchup, too). Even better: try them with cheese . . . because . . . why not?
Shake Shack Detroit: Shakes
Of course, you HAVE to try a restaurant’s namesake item when you visit. Okay, I got a concrete (more below) during this meal, but I’ve had Shake Shack’s shakes on a couple of previous occasions. There are a few flavor options, including seasonal combinations, but you definitely can’t go wrong with the chocolate. So, so chocolatey and Heaven in a cup.
Shake Shack Detroit: Concretes & Community
One of the really cool things about Shake Shack Detroit is how they sneak local favorite flavors onto the menu. Check out the Concretes (frozen custard with mix-ins) menu for some familiar names: Shack Attack (with Zingerman’s Black Magic Brownie), Motor City Mix (tastes like a Nutty Buddy and features Bon Bon Bon dark chocolate), and Pie Oh My (with Sister Pie seasonal pie). Oh, and bonus: five percent of sales from the Pie Oh My concrete go to support Gleaners Community Food Bank. How awesome is that?
Shake Shack Detroit: Takeout App & Treats For Four-Legged Friends
I don’t have a dog, but if I did, I’d totally pick up a Shake Shack Pooch-ini (dog biscuit with peanut butter sauce and vanilla custard) or Bag O’Bones (bag of dog biscuits) whenever I passed by! This would be a great option for takeout orders, particularly during summer evenings when you’re enjoying a walk downtown with your pet. And by ordering with the Shake Shack app (doesn’t currently feature the Detroit location, but I expect it will soon), you can even skip the line and have your food (and dog treats) waiting for you when you arrive. Best idea ever.
