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Shake Shack Cardiff

Burger restaurantsCardiff

4.1 out of 5 stars4.1(2,141 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 192 355 51 73
Upper Grand Arcade, Unit 86-88 St. David’s Dewi Sant, Cardiff CF10 2EL, United Kingdom
£10–20

About Shake Shack Cardiff

Shake Shack Cardiff is a hamburger restaurant on Upper Grand Arcade, inside the St David's Dewi Sant shopping mall and a short walk from both Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street stations. The menu covers burgers and hot dogs, with frozen custard and hand-spun shakes, plus beer and wine. The kitchen works with local ingredient suppliers, and it partners with farmers, bakers and artisan producers on special menu items that differ from one Shack to the next. The brand arrived in the UK from New York and keeps those American roots. Dogs are welcome, so owners can bring them along. The restaurant is open daily.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Paid parking garage · Paid parking lot · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Family-friendly
  • Dietary
    Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.1/5
2,141 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention cheesy crinkle cut fries, chicken shack, beef burger and milkshake modifications.

5★
1,194
4★
442
3★
251
2★
120
1★
134

Customer Review Summary

Cheesy crinkle cut fries draw the most praise, described as crispy and loaded with melted cheese, and one reviewer calls them easily one of the best sides on the menu. Close behind is the chicken shack, which reviewers describe as crispy on the outside and juicy inside on a fresh, soft bun, often ordered with the cheese fries. A beef burger is also called full of flavour and perfectly cooked. A couple of reviewers say a server suggested additions to their milkshake that turned out well. Staff come up in most reviews as friendly, patient and welcoming, and one reviewer was struck by how constantly the team wiped and tidied, calling the place spotless. Two diners with allergies describe staff helping them, including one who is allergic to mayo and had the order changed to suit.

Featured reviews

  • LP
    “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely brilliant Shake Shack! 🍔🍟 The food was amazing, but what really impressed me was how much cleaning they do. I’ve never seen people wipe, clean and tidy so much — honestly, I was half expecting them to start polishing my shoes while I waited for my burger. The place was absolutely spotless. 10/10 for the food, 10/10 for the cleanliness, and 11/10 for making me feel like I’d accidentally walked into a burger restaurant inside a hospital operating theatre. 🧼🍔 Great effort from all the staff. Would definitely come back!”
  • Olivia Trigg
    “lovely place to have food! we felt very welcomed by the woman serving us, unsure of her name but she mentioned she was new, you couldn’t tell at all! thank you for a lovely meal and amazing customer service”
  • Melek Sir
    “Really enjoyed my experience at Shake Shack.The food was really nice and I loved the fries, and everything was served really well. I also have to mention Alesha, who greeted me with such a welcoming smile and had a really patient and friendly attitude throughout, I’ve never come across such a hospitable atmosphere thanks to her, she was really lovely and made the whole experience even better. Would definitely come back for the atmosphere the staff create!”
  • Ilyssa Magill
    “Had a great experience today. Food was great! Alesha served me, she helped me with my food allergies to make sure my food was safe for me. Super friendly, patient and accommodating. Will be revisiting :)”
  • Wei Ni Wu
    “Be aware!!! Olivia Manzenza served me and she almost blew me away with her outstanding customer service. She is a big back (like me) so knows the best items on the menu!! definitely recommend going here. Their food is the best!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

Hours

Monday
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Sunday

Highlights

“Located a short walk from Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street stations, in the iconic St David’s Dewi Sant shopping mall, our Shack serves up delicious burgers, hot dogs, dense & rich frozen custard, hand-spun shakes, beer, wine and more. Since crossing the pond, we’ve stayed true to our NYC roots while delighting UK burger fans by serving up our classics made from carefully sourced premium, local ingredients from like-minded purveyors we admire and love. We also work with the best farmers, bakers and local artisan producers to create special menu items which are unique to each Shack. Everyone is welcome at the Shack, including our four-legged furry friends. Come meet us and try one of our burgers!”

  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Popular for solo dining
  • Vegetarian options

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • No-contact delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Family-friendly
  • Vegetarian options
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  • Alcohol
  • Casual
  • Onsite services
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Quick bite
Service options· 1
  • Delivery
Dining options· 6
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Offerings· 1
  • Wine
Atmosphere· 1
  • Trendy
Crowd· 4
  • College students
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
Family-friendly· 2
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Accessibility· 3
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Parking· 3
  • Paid parking garage
  • Paid parking lot
  • Parking

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