Burger Shack

Good place!! Fresh ingredients. It's been the first drive thru in years since pandemic that I can say the bacon cheeseburger was delicious!

I love red onion, fresh iceberg so crispy, the bun soft and perfect brand. The only thing that could have been different, is to cut onions thinner. lol red onion is so strong when thick!

I worked in a professional kitchen for 13 years and grew up cooking in my family. I'm such a foodie at heart.

Sunday afternoon - no customers. Nobody in eyesight behind the counter / kitchen. Waited a bit and someone finally came out. I should've left before then. The place didn't feel clean. But it had such good reviews and people on FB were saying it was good so I stayed. I'm convinced all the good reviews were from people they know.

Ordered a bacon cheeseburger. There was a lot of bacon but it was limp and soggy and had no taste which was weird. The burger also had no flavor. All a huge disappointment.

Fries are crinkle cut. Nothing fresh about them.

Looked at the ice creams and mixes but they were really expensive. Pass.

Employees not very friendly to their only customer. Will not be going back.

Place had amazing reviews so we drove over to get some burgers. Boy what a mistake that was. Food was kind of bad, my girlfriends bacon burger had a ton of moisture/liquid for some reason and was pretty awful. She said she couldn't taste the bacon or anything for that matter.

My basic cheeseburger was bland and greasy and the lettuce looked old and brown.

Seems like this place does not care about quality. No clue how they have such a good rating, but tbh I'd rather eat In-N-Out. Cheaper and fresher ingredients.

$30+ wasted. Their saving grace was the cheese curds which were probably frozen but decent nonetheless.

Avoid if you appreciate your money and your appetite.

I just really fucking love burger shack. It's all made to order prices are good and it's close by. It's my treat for when my husband is in the doghouse and wants to get on my good side. Yes, burger shack is so good it fixes minor marital issues.

It's rare for me to receive five star food when ordering from DoorDash, so this was a very delicious surprise! I can't speak about the actual restaurant and customer service, but from the reviews that doesn't seem to be an issue and looks clean. I love that it's halal! I will definitely try it in person in the near future.

Okay... onto the amazing food! I placed my first order and got the double super bacon cheeseburger combo as well as a Banana milkshake. I was truly taken back at how juicy the burger was, packed with flavor and how big it was!! Definitely worth the price and it was easily shared between two. It is definitely giving my favoritelocal burger place a run for its money! Also, the perfect crisp to the fries! The milkshake was EXCELLENT and exactly was I have been searching for in the area instead of having to drive to Franklin blvd.

My second order a few days later I ordered the shrimp basket and double super cheeseburger. I'm going to say it was just an "off day" because the burger definitely disappointed in flavor, the tomato was cut thick and not ripe at all. The shrimp was good, but I could only have a few due to the grease. Not terrible, but not great like before. 4 stars based off of second order.

Overall I will definitely try it again. Fingers crossed

Maybe, just maybe, I've found a pastrami sandwich that is close to the kind I love eating whenever I am in Los Angeles. The major difference: here, the pastrami was not as juicy - grilled probably rather than dipped in that delicious jus they use in the south. The amount of pastrami was almost as much as I get when in LA.

When I need a pastrami fix, I shall return here. This seems about as close as I will get without having to make that long drive south.

If you're looking for that old-school, nostalgic, hole-in-the-wall, no-frills burger joint, then "Burger Shack" will definitely have you covered. Located at 4545 Manzanita Ave. (adjacent to Winding Way) in the heart of Carmichael, this place has been in business since early-2023. But to many of those that remember (including myself), this is where a "Dairy Heaven" once stood for several years (from 2015-2022) and before that, a "Dairy Queen" was here for a couple decades. Since I love me a good old fashioned burger, I got to see what this place was all about; especially with a ton of 5-star Yelp reviews.

The parking here is quite generous and I can guarantee that no matter what time you come here (they're open 7 days a week from 10am-10pm), you won't have any issues finding a spot. But with the business tucked very far back (think a good 20 yards from the street), it can be very difficult to spot it driving by. Once you step inside, it absolutely gives you that feel as if you've stepped into the late-70s/early-80s. From the floor tiles to the orange & yellow booth seating, and fake wooden tables, I don't think much has changed in many, many years.

But now onto the food. This place has your typical burger menu items that you would expect; the standard (and loaded) cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, pastrami sandwiches, burritos, corn dogs, chicken strips, hot wings, and a ton of sides (fries, onion rings, nuggets, etc). They also carry a respectable amount of shakes, sundaes, slushies, and freezes. I am taking a wild guess that the previous owners of Dairy Heaven might have left quite a bit of the dessert equipment behind and still in good working order. But I could be wrong.

I ended up coming here during the evening of Friday 8/25/2023 at around 7:45pm. And what really surprised me is that I was the ONLY customer inside this place. However, there were a few people ordering food in their drive-thru. After reviewing the entire menu, I finally settled with the "Deluxe Burger Combo". This consisted of 1/4lb. all beef patty, lettuce, red onions, and mayonnaise as well as a side of Krinkle cut fries and a medium soda. I do have to say that the service here was absolutely wonderful as the lady that took more order was super nice.

Service was quick as well as my burger was piping hot and ready in just 5 short minutes. I've got to say that everything was well put together and quite delicious. However, they put in a TON of red onions! Nothing wrong with that but I had to remove most of them just so that my taste buds aren't overpowered with onion breath. Everything else was good and the burger was not greasy at all. The fries were crispy yet soft on the inside. I do have to say that this place was clean to a tee as the staff took good pride in assuring excellent sanitary conditions.

I just hope this place stays around for awhile since the employees were very nice and accommodating. Is it the best burger I've ever had? Not by any means. But it was above average and is definitely a step up from what you'd find at a typical fast food place. With their extensive menu, generous hours, and overall service, I am giving "Burger Shack" in Carmichael an above average four-star Yelp rating.

My son chose to eat here for his birthday. I called a few days ahead to see what it was like on a Friday night. I forgot who I spoke to, but he said it was fine. We had about 14 people with us. They had fast and accurate service. The burgers and fries are really good. The ice cream was good, too.

The guys working were so kind. They gave my son a sweet treat and when we were getting ready to sing happy birthday, they turned on a birthday song over the speaker system. They helped make his day special. Thank you all. We will be back.

*i forgot to take pics of the burgers.

Wowser this place is amazing. Who knew that a place called Burger shack would have one of the most amazing burgers we've ever had. I had the bacon cheeseburger and somehow it tasted creamy and salty and delicious all at once. My husband had the mushroom burger, and it was to quote him the best burger he's ever had in his entire life. This is a no-frills place. Lots of internal seating, lots of parking, and a drive-through. Order at the counter and they don't ask you if you want to tip when you pay electronically. They have tap and pay as a choice. The crinkle fries are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Ketchup come in individual packets as does the salt. I'm already dreaming about going back again. One regular and one double combo were $28. They have Pepsi fountain products behind the counter with free refills. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Tried the pastrami based on other reviewers. It was delicious and very meaty. Not wet but cooked very nicely so it was a little crispy but still moist. My roll didn't fall apart which I appreciated. Dressed with mustard, pickles and peppers (maybe mayo?) Every bite was great and filled me up. I also ordered fried zucchini which was mostly crispy and very tasty. Zucchini is such a wet vegetable sometimes the breading doesn't stay on and becomes limp. Mint Oreo shake was thick and creamy and really hit the spot. I made my order online to pick up during my lunch hour and everything was ready before I got there. My interaction was very brief but the cashier was very polite. First time here won't be my last!