The Shake Shack Vegan Burger

I tried a new restaurant for dinner last evening. I have never been to Shake Shack and decided to try a vegan burger with fries. A few months ago, I tried PLNT Burger for the first time, which was quite unspectacular and disappointing. Shake Shack continues that trend. Once again, it came across as another overpriced fast food place oozing mediocrity.

However, PLNT Burger is 100% vegan and easy to order, which was not the case at Shake Shack. A couple of vegetarian options can be made vegan, but it requires quite a few alterations. They have a veggie burger, but you have to order it without cheese, crispy onions, and the Shack sauce. It doesn’t stop there. The buns aren’t vegan, so you need to swap them for the gluten-free option, which is vegan.

So… I’ve tried two new “fast casual dining” restaurants in 2024, and both were flops. I’ve discovered two places I can avoid in the future. If I had to vote for the lesser evil, then PLNT Burger gets the nod. Both have similar (unhealthy) nutritional profiles, but the PLNT burger just tasted better.

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