The time has officially come: Toronto has been gifted one of the most famous American fast-food chains. Shake Shack has officially opened its doors at its Yonge-Dundas location, and is celebrating its first Canadian location in a big way. From one-of-a-kind partnerships to unique items on the Canadian menu, it’s already making its mark on the city.
If you plan to stop by Shake Shack this summer, here’s what you should order to the make the most out of your fast-food experience.
6. High Heat Dog
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100% beef from Vienna Beef is hard to find outside of the Midwest, but Shake Shack is bringing it to Toronto. The High Heat Dog, in particular, is topped with the brand’s own cheese sauce – which is made with real cheese and no processed ingredients – and cherry peppers.
5. More S’mores Concrete
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A Canadian exclusive menu item, this chocolate and vanilla frozen custard is blended at a high speed and infused with toasted marshmallow sauce, fudge sauce, graham crumb and chopped chocolate pieces topped with a graham cracker dipper. It’s delicious and it gives back: 5% of sales of the More S’mores Concrete will be donated to Campfire Circle, which offers camp-inspired programs to kids with cancer and serious illnesses.Â
4. ShackMeister Ale or Shack Red and Shack White
Bellwoods Brewery and Rosewood Winery are responsible for the alcoholic bevvies available on the menu, and Bellwoods’ custom brew is a hazy ale that pairs perfectly with a good smash burger. The wine, also a Shake Shack exclusive and courtesy of Niagara-based Rosewood, is served in cans. A Fifty/Fifty, made with half cab sauv and half cab franc, is made for those who are looking for something a little bit stronger.Â
3. ‘Shroom Burger
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Vegetarians, have no fear. Shake Shack has you covered. The veggie option is as rich as ever: A crisp-fried portobello mushroom is stuffed with melted muenster and cheddar cheeses and topped with the fixings: lettuce, tomato and the famous ShackSauce.
2. Avocado Bacon Burger
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Made with Angus beef that’s vegetarian- fed and never given antibiotics, this smash burger is topped with freshly cut avocado, applewood-smoked bacon, and ShackSauce and served on a toasted potato bun.
1. Maple Salted Pretzel Shake
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Another Canadian exclusive, the Maple Salted Pretzel Shake, is made with vanilla frozen custard that is blended (also at a high speed) with pretzels and maple syrup. It’s then topped with whipped cream and crushed pretzels to turn a ton of Canadian classics into a sweet, frosty drink.