The Shack
Quick info
About The Shack
On Sun St in Hitchin, The Shack is a restaurant serving a menu of 71 dishes built around burgers, including one named "Le Coq" and another named "Le Boeuf." A chicken burger with halloumi also appears on the menu. Tater tots and sweet potato fries with house seasoning round out the sides, and milkshakes are offered alongside. The room takes walk-ins rather than reservations, and table service runs throughout the meal. Seating extends outdoors as well as inside. It opens Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays.
Menu & Prices
71 dishes · mains £1–14- Cluckin' Caesar£10.50
- Skinny Fries£3.95
- Sriracha Mayonnaise£1.00
- La Veg Caesar£10.50
- Tater Tots£3.95
- Waffle Fries£3.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken burger, sweet potato fries, tater tots and milkshakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken burger, sweet potato fries, tater tots and milkshakes.
Customer Review Summary
The chicken burger draws consistent praise, with reviewers singling out the "Le Coq" and the "Le Boeuf" alongside sweet potato fries and tater tots. Milkshakes and sides get mentioned too. Several call the burgers among the best they've had, and the servers are repeatedly described as friendly and accommodating, even with a toddler in tow. Multiple reviewers say they'd return.
Customer Review Summary
The chicken burger draws consistent praise, with reviewers singling out the "Le Coq" and the "Le Boeuf" alongside sweet potato fries and tater tots. Milkshakes and sides get mentioned too. Several call the burgers among the best they've had, and the servers are repeatedly described as friendly and accommodating, even with a toddler in tow. Multiple reviewers say they'd return.
Featured reviews
- Charlotte White
“Amazing food, really filling, big sized burgers, great taste..definitely my new favourite! Love the interior of the restaurant and we had really lovely servers looking after us (Jen & Ollie) and very accommodating with our toddler and very friendly:)”
- Scott
“Absolutely sublime chicken burger titled 'Le Coq' . Myself and a colleague went here due to another place being full, what a result! …”
- Trinity Sian
“My partner and I shared a lovely meal at The Shack accompanied by an amazing atmosphere. Although the place is small the food speaks for itself, we enjoyed a chicken burger, the Le Boeuf and some tater tots, which were all incredible. I …”
- Patricia Do Nascimento
“Absolutely amazing! The burgers were incredible full of flavour, and easily some of the best I’ve had. The milkshakes and sides were just as delicious and complemented the meal perfectly. Great food, great atmosphere, and definitely a place I’ll be coming back to. Highly recommend! Was served by Jen & Ollie 🙌🏻💕”
- Ásgerður Helga Guðmundsdóttir
“The food was absolutely delicious. I had the chicken burger with halloumi, and it was insanely good! The sweet potato fries with the house seasoning were also exceptional. We sat outside, which was lovely, especially since the weather was perfect. Oliver looked after us and was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. I would 100% recommend this place and would definitely come back!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
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- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
Restaurants near The Shack
- Bridge Street Bistro4.71970.1 mi
beef wellington, free after dinner amaretto, attentive service pace
- Tawa House4.06087.5 mi away
dessert cart, cash only, dirty toilets
- Dallow Fish Bar4.42308.6 mi awayGood for kids
fish and chips, chicken biryani, curry
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shack | 4.81,136 | — | chicken burger, sweet potato fries, tater tots |
| Bridge Street Bistro | 4.7197 | 0.1 mi | beef wellington, free after dinner amaretto, attentive service pace |
| Tawa House | 4.0608 | 7.5 mi away | dessert cart, cash only, dirty toilets |
| Dallow Fish BarGood for kids | 4.4230 | 8.6 mi away | fish and chips, chicken biryani, curry |
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