B-

Case file · North Wilmington · fast casual

Burger review · Greater Wilmington field office

Shake Shack

915 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

National fast-casual smashburger chain whose first southeastern NC location opened in front of Total Wine in April 2026 (no drive-thru).

The Burger

Appearance
8.5/10
Bun
7.5/10
Meat
9/10
Cheese
8.5/10
Toppings
8.5/10
Sauce
7.5/10
Value
8/10

The Spot

Service
9/10
Atmosphere
8/10
The Experience
8.5/10

The Burger Menu

  • ShackBurger

    Cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato and ShackSauce on a potato bun

  • SmokeShack

    Cheeseburger with applewood-smoked bacon, chopped cherry peppers and ShackSauce

  • Shack Stack

    Cheeseburger stacked with a crispy portobello 'Shroom burger

Inspection Log

Inspection reports are the personal opinions of the individual inspector who filed them — not statements of fact, and nothing to do with any health department.

  • C+

    Agent 0002 · ShackBurger · ordered Smashed (no choice)

    2026-08-03 · 78.9 / 100

    Bun 6Meat 9Value 7Cheese 9Sauce 6Service 9Toppings 9Appearance 9Atmosphere 7Experience 8

    Was missing half of the bottom bun. Bun didn't hold up well against the burger. Shack Sauce didn't taste like anything. All the toppings were on 1 side of the burger, so it looked good for a picture, but ate uneven. Meat and cheese were on point though.

    ShackBurger evidence photo
  • B

    Agent 0001 · ShackBurger · ordered Smashed (no choice)

    2026-07-26 · 86.6 / 100

    Bun 9Meat 9Value 9Cheese 8Sauce 9Service 9Toppings 8Appearance 8Atmosphere 9Experience 9

    Burger was about $10 for the double patty shack burger. Lettuce, onion, shack sauce, and melted cheese. Season spicy fries with ranch on the side. Burger itself is good value. Bun was delicious and burgers have a nice crisp from being smashed. Great sauce and the taste was honestly great. Burgers were larger than bun which I like for smash burgers. Great value too for just the burger. Fries are extra cost.

    ShackBurger evidence photo

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