Shake Shack Gatwick

A bright light in Gatwick North terminal. Smashed burgers have now seriously crossed the pond and Shake Shack was in the vanguard

Great choice for our early flight - they open at 4am and serve their whole menu all day. I had the smoke burger (with bacon) and my wife had the sausage and egg breakfast burger

Lots of seating this morning

Shake Shack Gatwick Airport: A Subdued Impression Before Take-Off

We stopped into Shake Shack at Gatwick Airport for a late lunch before our evening flight, hoping for the same amazing experience we've had with the brand in America. Unfortunately, what we found felt distinctly "very British" in a way that didn't quite live up to expectations.

The burgers were notably thin and, frankly, didn't leave much of an impression. Similarly, the shake, which is usually a highlight, lacked the vibrant flavors we've come to expect. The crinkly chips were decent enough, but overall, the meal left us with a rather subdued feeling.

Given that there isn't a McDonald's at Gatwick Airport, it's a bit of a shame that Shake Shack, a brand with such a strong international reputation, didn't quite hit the mark for us here. It served its purpose for a quick bite, but it certainly didn't deliver the memorable experience we've enjoyed elsewhere.

Garbage burger and fries for £15. Ordered from the person on the counter - I wasn't asked if I wanted salad on my burger, so ended up with a tiny bun, dry patty, and a slice of cheese. The burger was smaller than my fist - really depressing. Look at my photo! Fries were better, but nothing to rave about. I would avoid.

Not really sure how this place is highlighted as “tasty” or “reasonably priced”…

We ordered two cheeseburgers and two cokes, which came to £28! Whats worse is that the wait time was longer than it took to actually eat the burgers  which were the size of a child’s meal... Photo attached.

Unfortunately, the burgers lacked any real flavour apart from a faint taste of the grill, and the coke tasted more like a watered-down spritzer.

The only saving grace was the server - who was very pleasant and friendly!

Im shocked this place is rated so highly.

Burger, fries and the chicken bites were tasty. It was busy, but a 25 minute wait time for fast food is still too long. If the service were to be improved this could be a great airport food location.

The chicken we use in our Chicken Shack and Chicken Bites in every UK Shack is halal-certified.

However, we must highlight that we do also sell non-halal menu items in our business - as such, our beef is not halal. We hope this helps but if you have any more questions, please do reach out to us.

Halal Status for Shake Shack Gatwick Airport North Terminal