Best Shake Shack Burgers Ranked: The Ultimate Griddle Tier List

Choosing the best burger at Shake Shack is a tough job but someone had to do it. Since every single burger is griddled fresh to order on a hot flat top they all taste fantastic. However, depending on what you crave (smoky bacon, melted cheese pull, or custom spice), some items stand out more than others. Here is our honest ranking.

Rank #1: The Legendary ShackBurger

The undisputed champion. Simplicity at its best. A griddled beef patty topped with melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and signature ShackBurger. The griddled sear is exceptionally crisp and the sauce adds an acidic zip that binds the beef fat and potato bun into a perfect single bite.

Rank #2: The Decadent Shack Stack

A massive multi layered masterpiece. Combining a single cheeseburger with a crispy fried 'Shroom Burger patty stuffed with melted muenster and cheddar cheese. It delivers a perfect combination of molten cheese pull, earthy mushroom crunch, and griddled beef. Be prepared for a calorie dense feast!

Rank #3: The Smoky SmokeShack

For lovers of heat and smoke. A standard cheeseburger upgraded with crisp applewood smoked bacon bits and chopped cherry peppers. The peppers add a sharp, tangy cayenne burn that beautifully cuts through the rich beef fat and smoky bacon grease of the SmokeShack.