A lot of fast-food joints have secret menus that only a few know about, and mind you—these items are not only listed as just secret but also taste so good! Today, let’s discuss the 10 secret menu hacks you could try next time you go to any Shake Shack location.
10. Ice Cream Sandwich
I’ve got to hand it to Shake Shack – they’ve put some kind of twist on the classic Ice Cream Sandwich, and this is very popular in the U.S. This secret hack is something you should try. Just order one of their frozen custards and then ask for some side of grilled burger buns. Sounds tempting but weird, right? Hey, sometimes the surprise is in the best way possible. Give it a shot, you might just discover a new favorite.
How to order: Simply order a frozen custard and request a side of grilled hamburger buns.
- Frozen custard
- Grilled burger buns
9. Root Beer Float
Next on our secret menu – the Root Beer Float. Yet another weird hack but trust me, this is unique but so soothing! If you’re out for drinks to try or craving something sweet, this could be the best option on Shake Shack.
How to order: Simply order a Root beer and request a scoop of vanilla (or any) custard to be added in.
- Add a scoop of Frozen Custard in the Root beer
8. Extra Shack Sauce
Every restaurant has its must-try sauce, and Shake Shack has its own entry, too. Mind you, it’s so good with their other food items. Their ShackSauce is a popular sauce that is perfect when paired with a burger or enjoyed with fries and a sandwich.
How to order: Simply request an extra ShackSauce to accompany your meal. A small fee may apply.
- Extra ShackSauce
7. Quad Burger
This next secret menu hack is something most of the other fast-food joints are creating—the Quad Burger, which has four beefy patties, similar to the more popular In-N-Out’s 4×4. This is a serious burger made for people who have a large appetite. It’s a lot of food for one person, so try to think about how hungry you are before ordering. I recommend trying a smaller burger with interesting flavors, like Peanut Butter and Bacon ShackBurger(we’ll discuss this in a bit).
How to order: Simply ask for your burger with FOUR burger patties.
- Four burger patties
6. Grilled Cheese
This next hack could be your next cheesy favorite – a Grilled Cheese sandwich. And quick tip, if you’re on a diet or want something healthy but has a good taste, you might want to try this one. This secret menu hack is somewhat similar to McDonald’s and In-N-Out but has its own unique taste as well. Honestly, just looking at those melted cheese with grilled sandwiches makes me so hungry, lol.
How to order: Just request a Grilled Cheese and consider adding bacon, tomato, or peppers for more flavor.
- Grilled potato buns
- Melty cheese
- Bacon
- Sliced tomato
- Sport peppers
5. Sport Pepper Cheese Fries
Shake Shack offers classic Cheese Fries too and it’s not on the regular menu, but those looking for an extra layer of flavor on their fries might try this next time. This hack is inspired by the spicy Sport Peppers found on the Shack-Cago Burger, not familiar? Just think of their fries and combine melted cheese with some chopped Sport Peppers.
How to order: Simply request Cheese Fries and ask for “sport peppers” to be added.
- Chopped Sport Peppers
- Cheese Fries
4. Shack-cago Burger
You’ve probably heard of the Shack-cago Dog – one of Shake Shack’s crowd favorites. But I’m sure you don’t know that there’s a footlong option too. This is our next secret menu hack – the Shack-cago Burger. But take note that sometimes it could not be available. Some suggest another way by ordering a ShackBurger and a Shack-cago Dog and swapping toppings, but it’s not always ideal.
How to order: Simply ask for a ShackBurger with Shack-cago Dog toppings. If that’s not possible, consider getting both a burger and the Shack-cago Dog and swapping toppings.
- ShackBurger topped with all of the items that come on the Shack-cago Dog
3. Peanut Butter & Bacon
On to our third spot is the Peanut Butter & Bacon ShackBurger, again, this is not available but we included it on the list because there’s a way to recreate this on Shake Shacks menu.
This secret menu item combines the classic ShackBurger with bacon and peanut butter sauce. While I originally said it was not available, some Shake Shacks may still be willing to accommodate your request.
How to order: If available, simply ask for a ShackBurger with bacon and a side of peanut butter sauce. If not, order a ShackBurger with bacon and assemble your Peanut Butter & Bacon ShackBurger creation yourself by adding your preferred amount of peanut butter.
- Peanut butter spread
- Bacon
2. Protein Style Burger
Following a low-carb or gluten-free diet or just want something more healthy? Shake Shack has a bunless option if you want a burger which is our next secret menu hack. This is a simple customization where they serve the patty and toppings wrapped in lettuce instead of the typical bun.
How to order: Ask for your burger without the bun. It’s a lower-calorie and gluten-free option.
- Patties
- Lettuce
- Buns
1. Shandy
Last but not least on our list is Shake Shack’s Shandy—not for children but best for adults who want to take on the classic Lemonade/Iced Tea mix. Like Arnold Palmer, who is known for their Fifty/Fifty at Shake Shack, the Shandy blends Lemonade with beer is somewhat similar. You can even customize it with flavored lemonades if you want to!
If they can’t mix it for you, no worries – simply order a lemonade and your favorite beer separately. This gives you the freedom to find the perfect beer-to-lemonade ratio. Share your favorite combinations and ratios below!
How to order: When ordering your beer, ask if they can add lemonade to make a Shandy.
- Beer
- Lemonade
So there you have it – 10 secret menu options to spice up your next Shake Shack visit! Remember, these are secret menu items, so availability may vary. But with a little courtesy and these handy tips, you might just discover your new favorite Shake Shack creation.