Does In-n-Out or Shake Shack Make a Better Burger?

It’s the eternal question: what boutique burger chain makes the better burger? The Meat Show host and resident carnivore Nick Solares puts two regional favorites to the text - California-born (and animal style inventor) In-n-Out verses Danny Meyer fast food darling Shake Shack. Who will come out on top? Watch the video above to find out.
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[@Jacksirrom]

Former Shake Shack employee here - gotta say I prefer In N Out. Also to note that the Shake Shack burger he has costs about $8, the In N Out burger costs $4.

[@danielreckman]

+Jacksirrom this gets grossly overlooked in all these videos

[@Tetsirou]

+Jacksirrom i tasted it on the east coast. Hands down In N Out wins. it's just in taste that the burger lacks that sort of unique taste i feel like. Like it's good and shit, but it's like bland at the same time you know?

[@Tetsirou]

hahaha basically.

[@Jacksirrom]

+Andrew Jackson starts as a thick piece of ground burger, with just salt and pepper sprinkled on, pressed flat onto a flat grill. No open flame.

[@andrewjackson7476]

Jacksirrom I would prefer In&Out then, although I would still pay a little more if in and out used open flame for that char & smoky taste. I am not a religious person, but I like that the founder of In&out is God fearing Honest man, out to provide best for his fellow man. He has truly stayed true to principle. Everyone else is Mafia Swindler by comparison.

[@valiantzest]

his answer is both is good if u want to save time

[@Worldgonemad]

"Why is it yellow?" ummm.... because it's a potato bun?

[@ryamcable]

+WorldGoneMad or egg/butter. i thought the same thing. seems like an obvious answer yet he seems gobsmacked by it.

[@TheIdiotChallenege]

+WorldGoneMad potato buns are white, i think you mean egg bun.

[@TylerFischer11]

Martin's potato rolls are all yellow. They're the only buns I buy for homemade burgers.

[@kevinbelden9065]

TheIdiotChallenge go to any store buy potato bread. You'll see how stupid that statement makes you sound.

[@mygetawayart]

If you look in their cookbook you'll know that they specifically state that it's a potato bun

[@drumbum7999]

being someone that loves cheeseburgers i see no point in choosing a favorite. i've had both and love both. end of story.

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Best Burgers #1 - Shake Shack #2 - Five Guys #3 - Culver's #4 - In-N-Out #5 - Smashburger In-N-Out burgers are inexpensive and have tasty toppings but quality of beef is cheap. Hence, why they don't cost much. Also, they have the worst tasting fries in the world.

[@seanmcdonagh6237]

your comment against the shake shack bun is that it's yellow, that's great food journalism right there

[@Lycan087]

+Sean McDonagh And it's yellow because it's a potato bread. He should know that especially working for a FOOD website smh.

[@davidcoghlan4104]

nope...2 words; annatto and turmeric. Food colours is what makes the Martins roll yellow.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I think another important distinction is that In-n-Out is cheaper, in general than most competitive "boutique burgers" -are we call them that now? Also, I think grilled onions are required for any In-n-out burger.

[@Loathomar]

+hoshnasi Yup, I was thinking the same thing. In-n-out's Double double is about $3, which seems to change place to place, while a Shake shack burger is $5.29 in LA.

[@mkygod]

+hoshnasi Agreed. I always order mine with grilled onions or Animal style which includes it.

[@poeticore2124]

*whole grilled onion* 😋😋😋

[@hardcorehouse]

IMO In-N-Out burgers without grilled unions are nothin’ special...all the greatness of their burger revolves around, is highly enhanced, comes out with the necessity of grilled unions. That version kills shake shack, that outside of the shakes is mediocre. The buns are some of the worst ever do NOT like soggy ;(

[@SparklingThunderPK]

They need the grilled onions the raw onions on it are terrible

[@dharmasiriwardena]

He didn't answer the fucking question!

[@mrpersianality6363]

No, he didn't provide an answer. He provided a reply. Big difference.

[@alifranklin7106]

I've never had either one cause I'm in Melbourne, Australia but I don't know why I can comfortably say In-n-out is better.

[@christopherellington6549]

Have to go for in n out

[@alifranklin7106]

Christopher Ellington I'd love to but I can't without catching a 18 hour flight.

[@brandonbuchholtz6417]

You're not ordering right. Order them well done and they will be cooked more to your liking it seems.

[@pastasoo]

shake shack burgers are kind of only okay for me because nick is right about the bun, the bun is fluffy and buttery which doesn't go well because the burger and sauce is greasy also. I go to shake shack for the shakes, hot dogs, and fries. They have crinkle cut fries and they're always perfectly crispy, much love for the fries

[@pastasoo]

the fries part is actually for all fast food chains, I love crinkle cut fries and they are always perfect from shack shake

[@nairbil]

A Shack Burger costs like $5.50 whereas a Double Double costs like $3.50. You can't compare 'pound for pound', you have to compare taste per dollar.

[@nairbil]

By the way, a double-double is in the same price range as a Big Mac and Whopper.

[@Ragnarok043]

+nairbil theyre both great burgers but yeah at nearly twice the price, shake shack is past the point of diminishing returns. after spending about $15-16 for the whole meal the last time i went to shake shack i was hoping it would blow my socks off. whereas with in n out i only need to spend $7 satisfy my cravings.

[@thanirz]

+nairbil yup, dollar for dollar, in n out the best.

[@ikon8275]

Stop trying to justify those skimpy ass patties

[@Akirah1231]

nairbil 😐😐😐🤦🏽‍♂️.....In and Out just got beat badly. It is what it is lol.

[@bobby398]

There is no "Double-Double Animal Style" at Shake Shack. Game Over

[@bobby398]

+420blazeit huh?

[@brennelli]

+420blazeit I thought pot heads were suppose to be chill. Don't act like you haven't eaten a double double animal style while completely blazed.

[@Nhxn_]

I love innout but im not gonna pretend that two patties with grilled onions along with thousand island is something special.

[@seoulstice85]

+LongRange Bob Double-Double Animal Style, Grilled Whole and Fresh Onions with chopped peppers.. that's the real deal..

[@kinng]

+420blazeit you're eating a burger? i dont get what's healthy about that.

[@sadjosj]

I just had a double shack burger… Absolutely mind blowing. Perfect crust on the patties and fresh ingredients.

[@scott-mercer]

I'm sure Shake Shack is fine. But Shake Shack costs TWICE AS MUCH as In-N-Out. You shouldn't be comparing In-N-Out to Shake Shack, or Father's Office, or some other new age burger concoction. You should be comparing it to McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Jack In The Box and Carls Jr. Because it's at that price point. On that basis, In-N-Out must win, walking away.

[@dannjrad2109]

I love how he doesn't state the winner but the way he describes them shows the one that does better than the other.

[@Blakehx]

I like both but if I’m picking a winner I have to go Shake Shack… the sauce!

[@danielg6542]

We have both in Las Vegas,I've tried both and I have to say that In-n-out makes a better burger, with good quality food for a cheaper price.

[@dexho1457]

And the flavors work with each other rather than against each other. Shake shacks pickle brine sauce tastes sour

[@Nation4]

I agree. Had both many times.

[@VersioEDM]

I have always hated beef but, as a california native, I've always loved In N Out. Something about their beef and the slim patties is perfect

[@tekphou9529]

IN-N-OUT is a religion, bruh. Dafuq you talking about "outdated" ?

[@leocastrillo759]

Lol

[@ferndizzle909]

Tek Phou amen to that

[@michaelkawamura9296]

Religion is an antiquated device used by those disillusioned enough to believe in superstition and myth. Hence, by syllogistic logic, your statement can be contrived as such- "IN-N-OUT is outdated".

[@leocastrillo759]

Fuck off Michael

[@jakelabovitz9646]

More like a cult than a religion

[@candacelin4115]

They're both super tasty but I seriously regretted waiting in line for one hour in the rain just to have a taste of 'em!

[@DerrickWeil]

Phoenix AZ has both only a few blocks from each other and they are both always pack.

[@JeffreyOsb]

When I was living in NYC I had a Shake Shack burger. I was fairly unimpressed. For In-N-Out I've never walked away disappointed. In-N-Out is the clear winner.

[@AYOLOSUBMARINE]

Funny, because when I had Shake Shack I thought it was fairly rated. Not under, not over. Just a good burger. When I had In-N-Out, I thought it didn't really live up to the hype. Found it to be a good burger, but more like a notch above Wendy's rather than the transcendental experience it was hyped up to be. Let's also not forget that their fries are virtually inedible. For me Shake Shack is the clear winner.

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Yes, In-N-Out is better when you're on a budget. However, if you want the best burger and have the money, the Shake Shack is the best by far

[@FreedomFighter2112]

In-N-Out is the poor man's burger. It's good but definitely not better than Shake Shack or Five Guys

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Best Burgers #1 - Shake Shack #2 - Five Guys #3 - Culver's #4 - In-N-Out #5 - Smashburger In-N-Out burgers are inexpensive and have tasty toppings but quality of beef is cheap. Hence, why they don't cost much. Also, they have the worst tasting fries in the world.

[@leviathan85]

In N Out wins by a huge margin.

[@javierlozano5787]

he called a burger "dated"

[@WarChortle]

+Javier Lozano a post neo classicism commentary on the revolutionists and modernization of ... /insert art guy rambling in a museum

[@fuckcops657]

It’s why he doesn’t have a job anymore. He is a fool

[@robertk2007]

nothing beats in-n-out

[@jovanycorona7361]

How much did Shake Shack pay you?

[@syedali9179]

LOL

[@junobi89]

not even lol he said it clearly... " when I'm in california" lol enough said

[@ryanduke70]

he announces which is better before he even "tastes" a bite

[@syedali9179]

k

[@9929kingfish]

Dirty Harrier he earned 5k for the entire segment

[@screampillow3360]

Maybe this is a bit presumptuous, but I think In-n-Out being a rarity and "new" thing in Texas means that the people who work there don't have the same "home" passion for In-n-Out as we do on the west coast. That being said, maybe your Texan In-n-Out burger doesn't have the same love in it as the Californian one. (I live just several miles away from THE original In-n-Out in Baldwin Park, and other original ones)

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Best Burgers #1 - Shake Shack #2 - Five Guys #3 - Culver's #4 - In-N-Out #5 - Smashburger In-N-Out burgers are inexpensive and have tasty toppings but quality of beef is cheap. Hence, why they don't cost much. Also, they have the worst tasting fries in the world.

[@Pun116]

Texas has P. Terry's, which destroys Shake Shack and brings a good fight to In-N-Out.

[@Pun116]

​@@FreedomFighter2112 Get their fries well done or upgrade them with animal style fries. Never looked back.

[@ipod9771]

In N Out is cheaper, is distinct, it’s familiar, it’s a classic and my favorite

[@festorfamine]

One is $3.70 the other is $6.84.

[@CALMBEATS]

in n out has maintained the same menu and recipes since 1948 . its easy for a burger chain to come along and 1 up the originals. add avocado , bacon , etc.

[@APNugie]

CALMBEATS ofcourse, that is why he said that burger is "outdated".

[@BeautyBadass]

whenever i see these side by side comparisons of the two chains (Or really any burger), all I can think is how you know that burger is cold af.

[@greg4402]

"I will continue to eat them until they kill me", my man !!!!!

[@waitwuttt]

i live in cali we have 5 guys shake shack and in n outs and it all comes down to what you prefer because ALL 3 of them are very different

[@bobby398]

Rush's in Columbia, SC gives both a run for their money.

[@leocastrillo759]

In and out is way better than shake shack

[@scarynguyen1]

No that a Lie Lie Lie Shake Shack way better then in-n-out

[@leocastrillo759]

No no no... That is so incorrect

[@leocastrillo759]

In and out is king

[@HelloThere-pc1sd]

+Jeffrey Capalad ur Joking

[@bobbub5984]

shut up u californian

[@Ortex313]

Shake Shack is pretty good, but once you get an In N Out triple done animal style, there is no question that In N Out reigns supreme.

[@Noposwowskis]

I've had both Shake Shack and In-n-Out and In-N-Out will never be beat by any hamburger restaurant in the world.

[@swicheroo1]

Shake Shack is a much more expensive burger that takes the blueprint of In N Out and upgrades some ingredients. It's not really a fair comparison.

[@59rivers]

Both In-N-Out and Shake Shack have locations in Las Vegas too. The only burger that rivals (and perhaps surpasses) In-N-Out is Habit Burger from California. Las Vegas recently got its first Habit Burger and its amazing.

[@polystictus]

I tried that Las Vegas location in the NW...liked the burger, fries and liked the place. At twice the price though...I will keep going to In N Out.

[@omargonzalez2641]

Nothing wrong with a tie except in college football. American college football. Days gone by.

[@thisisleor1231]

So which is better????

[@scott-mercer]

+ThisIsLeor They're probably about the same, but In-N-Out costs 50% less. In-N-Out wins.

[@sang-minjin997]

I pretty much agreed with this dude. I would also say that pound-for-pound Shake Shack makes the better burger. In my opinion the Shack Sauce is better than the In-N-Out spread, and that for me makes Shake Shack the winner. But the Shake Shack burger only barely squeaks by the In-N-Out burger while being nearly double the price. Pound-for-pound Shake Shack wins barely, but pound-for-dollar (is that the term I'm looking for?) In-N-Out wins by a landslide. By that ruling, I would eat at In-N-Out far more regularly than I would at Shake Shack. But I love both places and would eat at either any day of the week.

[@low4299]

Well pal , I've had shake shack , I've had in n out , I've had five guys and here's how it goes In n out when your on a bughet Shake shack when you want a restaurant "quality burger" Five guys when you wanna custom make your own burger , and you want amazing fries They're all delicious in their own way , stop making such a huge deal on who's better , but also , don't be ignorant

[@grokker99]

INNOUT all day any day. Cheeseburger animal style, fries well done (cut from fresh potatotes on the spot), chocolate shake and a coke. Game over.

[@jabamangojr.2085]

grokker99 bruh a shake AND. A coke? Wow

[@ryanwong8806]

I'm Canadian, I have no bias, I had the Shake Shack and In-N-Out in Las Vegas and Shake Shack is so much better but then again Shake Shack is more expensive so it better taste better.

[@spencereng]

All the reviews try to not step on the toe's of Inn & Out because of how trendy it is, but clearly Shake Shack is the better burger.

[@yellowfaaze2]

As a Southern Californian nothing.. EVER.. Will be better than In-N-Out. In-N-Out FOR LIFE.

[@hydroknight8612]

I honestly can't believe it's even up for discussion. In-N-Out!!!!!

[@moabthe2829]

3x4 (3 patties, 4 slices of cheese) animal style add raw onion= Pure bliss! Animal style fries and a neapolitan shake are great additions as well!

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Yes, In-N-Out is better when you're on a budget. However, if you want the best burger and have the money, the Shake Shack is the best by far

[@sicdavid6292]

Shake shake is a national chain. It is traded on wall street. Where do you get off with that Boutique crap? The idea of thinner paddies is lost on you. The best part of a burger paddy is the char. Double the paddies double the char. Potato buns? I'll drop some chips in my burger if I'm longing for Ireland's 20th century staple.

[@StyleinCali]

i had shake shack or the first time yesterday in the new west hollywood location. I have grown up with In N out my whole life but man shake shack was one of the best burgers I have had in a long time. Comparing the two, shake shack's meat is seasoned way better and has a charcoal taste to it. both very different depends on what your'e going for

[@MrMikeyMadden]

In an Out is the Starbucks of burger culture and is literally OK when it comes to fast food burgers but is not some holy experience that changes the course of young peoples lives. Go ahead and instaslam your meal to let your friends know you're trendy AF. Shake Shack. Honestly a lot of people hyped it up and my first experience was terrible. For that amount of money on a burger I better see a new color in the rainbow or at least sit in my car for 3 minutes panting before I can carry on with my day. Both burgers get plenty of hype that seldom has left me THAT satisfied. While in Austin I would drive people to a Mighty Fine burger for a true fast food burger delight. Big patties, fresh ingredients all locally sourced within a few hundred miles. It knocks the hype burgers out of the park.

[@luvillan4641]

Must be nice to have an in-n-out 5 minutes away from my house! ^_^

[@ChaoGardenTastic]

IN-N-OUT! IN-N-OUT! IN-N-OUT!

[@bigpapi3636]

Something about the In-n-out experience. Concrete, freeway noise, the long line of cars etc. Burger Habit has better burgers ( The Santa Barbara is great) but the ambiance is just a little too "sanitary". I'll opt for In-n-out 3x3 and well done fries and a handful of those incredibly hot little yellow chilis.

[@MarleneSTaylor]

Why is price not taken into account? For the price of an In-N-Out burger you can buy like 3 of them for the price of any other burger like at SS or 5 guys. Not to mention it's NEVER as greasy as those counter parts. I may be biased. I grew up on In-N-Out and now on the East Coast never found a burger as cheap and as fresh to trump it. And yes, I like brioche buns, so I agree with the bun being one of the best parts of an In-N-Out burger. Love onion? You can get it both fresh and grilled and the fresh is ALWAYS a solid full slice of the whole onion, not just a slice or two of individual rings like everywhere else. They aren't shy.

[@ierikk1]

You get two whole ass meals at in n out for the price of a double cheeseburger at shake shack, no discussion lol

[@zztop1171]

I was interested in hearing about who makes a better burger between these two establishments, but since it's a Nick video and not a Lucas video, I'll be showing myself out. #LucasforALLthevideos

[@anthropoid1281]

What the heck is Instanbul?

[@eater]

+Anthropoid12 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZqTg6dmqNGZr5Y

[@login415]

+Pepe K U LIVE IN ISTALNBUL PEEPEE?

[@Ekim1740]

Constantinople

[@danielg6542]

you mean Istanbul?

[@Manuel-qu3tc]

Appropriate picture for your post. BTW, westerners gave it the crushing blow in the 4th crusade so, y'know...

[@personofinterest2024]

Both chains are also in Arizona.

[@Henry3Studios]

We don’t really have In-n-Out in the UK so I’m gonna have to say Shake Shack. I had a ShackBurger for lunch today with cheese fries and their apple pie milkshake.

[@narutofan9tf]

it's so primal, it's so elemental!

[@Anonymous-pm7jf]

Give me an In-n-out any day. You can never substitute fresh beef. Oh, and In-n-out costs less than shake shake by nearly a half.

[@blake1713]

I've had both twice, If you eat them both just original shake shack wins. But if you get the double double animal style in n out wins

[@ab_lane]

Those burgers are competing for 2nd. Because those burgers can’t compare to the number one place of Whataburger.

[@andayaman]

The In-N-Out double. You will not find a nicer looking, more appetizing burger for less than $4.

[@str8dominican]

The bun is yellow because it's delicious potato bread.

[@LAsHoGuY]

The next Apple vs Samsung battle of food chains.

[@ooooooashley]

Shake Shack "Shackburgers" DO NOT come with crap like pickles!!! That was added. I grew up on In-N-Out and I went back to the west coast recently to try them side by side. Shake Shack wins hands down.

[@KyrinaSpellweaver]

I was hoping good things for Shake Shack, mostly because I can justify travelling as far as it takes me to get to the closest Shake Shack (London) but really have to spend a lot to get somewhere for In-and-Out.

[@soheilz1160]

I don't know why but I always thought in-n-out was like a gas station joint that sold burgers and shit inside...that's why I always have a bad perception of it

[@dsasportsconsultant197]

Shake shack franchising out will be the death of them

[@keiffactory]

fucking hell, i just wasted 3 minutes trying to hear a verdict but all i got was an advertisement

[@IamtheBalan]

as someone who loves shake shack and thinks it a phenomenal burger in n out is clearly better in almost every metric

[@googleisterrible6843]

in n out patties "get lost," then he immediately shows a shake shack burger that's about 50% pickles

[@hildagonzale1010]

I never had shake shack before

[@Kiranddesai]

To get the full shake shack quality go to the original one in New York

[@vanessaleeht]

Shake shack's beef patty has a much richer flavor to it though compared to in n out, it's also juicier. In n out has a great combo of flavor coming for all components of the burger, but shake shack's beef stood out for me and I love a nice beefy burger, so my vote goes to shake shack.

[@jeffstewart4162]

Yup! The brisket and short ribs makes the difference

[@harambethegorilla75]

Yeah, the Double Double is the most popular out of all the 2 burgers you can get at In-n-Out

[@tigerjonn]

Las Vegas now also has both Shake Shack and In N out burger, also everything else in between ....

[@falconhead67]

This is next level obnoxious

[@BEASTxMODE]

In-n-Out hands down. Finally tried SS in W. Hollywood and it was just meh

[@KhoaNguyen-ii6oq]

The cheese fries are pretty good tho.

[@rogerserafin]

In-n-Out for the win. Tried the same SS burger at W. Holly as well. Got the same reaction...meh.

[@juliangreen9990]

Californians need to come terms with the fact that In n Out is overrated, had it in Texas, Arizona, and Los Angeles and it wasnt great at any location. Everyone is always disappointed when they try In n Out for the first time after hearing all that hype

[@gokucrazy22]

As a Californian, I'm going to say, of course it's over rated. When anything is hyped that much, it'll pale in comparison. That being said though, for what I pay and what I get in terms of quality and flavor, In-n-out takes it. The fact that the debate between burgers is this close (notice how he doesn't consider price in any of his decisions) yet almost twice the cost suggests that In-n-out is better. But then of course, this debate is about the burger itself, not which fast-food joint is better. I still think price should play some influence in the decision.

[@recognizereal8938]

julian Green I've had both and in and out IS a better burger for 1/3 of the price imo. What's there to come to terms with?

[@0mnicide]

I live on the east coast so ive only ever eaten ShakeShack. I’ve never had the liberty of trying In N Out but I’ve always wanted to try it ever since I saw The Big Lebowski.

[@johnking2631]

i've been around... in n out is the best FAST FOOD burger place...hands down...don't get it mixed up with gourmet burgers though...nothing compares to those...but in-n-out is by far my fav fast food spot...and it's super cheap...you can't beat it honestly...

[@wattospremiumvideos6366]

there is an in and out burger that shows up every now and then in Australia...

[@david-khan]

if you're in Texas, You have to try Whataburger.

[@KofiNateDogg]

As far as everyday working bachelor food, In-n-Out burger makes for an affordable and quality balanced meal, since you can request protein style or extra lettuce and tomato at no additional cost.

[@recognizereal8938]

They also have both in Las Vegas and let me tell you, shake shack did NOT impress. Yet every time I pass that big bright yellow and red in n out sign my mouth waters.

[@102liljon]

In n out has been the signature west coast burger for decades its iconic to LA (Baldwin Park) it's hands down the best in my opinion, very satisfying and one of those burgers I can eat every week. My opinion.

[@santiagoabagge]

This is that kind of batttle that no matter witch one wins. At the end of the day we are the winners, ou know. Great video!

[@Link0las]

“Why is it yellow?” Uh, ever heard of melted butter?

[@kevinsmithDKS]

I grew up in california my entire life, then went off to college out in Boston. In n out is the first meal I get when I come back to california. I have had shake shack multiple times and it just doesn't do it the same way in n out does. Their fries at shake shack are great I give them that, but animal style fries at in n out are one of my favorite things at a fast food joint. The quality of In n Out's ingredients are uncanny to the rest. You mix high quality, great taste, and an extremely affordable price you create magic. That is what in n out has done for me. Shake shack is good, but I don't think the taste is as good as it should be considering the prices are ridiculous compared to in n out.

[@DankDave211]

so he saying, Shake Shack and In-n-Out..are both delicious, but then again shake shack's burger are twice the price of an in-n-out burger! IN -N-OUT FOR THE WIN!!

[@adrianzamora5944]

well i would say GOTTS roadside , since Shake Shake was modeled after us .... eater please message me and lets set up a challenge

[@matthewhogan180]

As someone who lives in NYC, Shake Shack is incredibly overhyped. There are so many better burgers in the city. I've only had In-n-Out once ... and the burgers were incredible. Fries, not so much.

[@Ebathora]

+Matthew Hogan I feel about In n Out fries! I've grown up on it, but it's not like something you can eat without something added to it. You got to have it Animal Style or dipped in a milkshake for sure.

[@adamwaters9833]

In and out all the way. I ate both shake shack a in and out and got tired of shack shack after a few months of eating it

[@nan5715]

In-N-Out is not boutique, it is a quality every persons burger. Shake shack is like the Umami burger back in the day.

[@GuRReN1495]

InNout is half the price of shakeshack and i think the enjoyment is nowhere near twice.

[@zennok]

I haven't had shake shack in a couple years, but in n out always manages to satisfy while being cheaper than most other fast food places. just saying

[@alexxchavezee]

It's yellow because it's a potato bun, duh.

[@nobo631]

Shake shack has the best hamburger I've ever had!

[@HelloThere-pc1sd]

Agreed

[@mustang501982]

i have never been on the west coast so i have not tried in n out yet but the best burger i have ever eaten out side of my grill is bobby flays blue burger