Shake Shack’s New French Onion Menu Is Peak Comfort Food—Here’s a Food Editor’s Review & Ranking
Sweet, savory and soul-soothing


With fall on the horizon, chain restos everywhere are churning out pumpkin spice this and apple cinnamon that. But Shake Shack is celebrating the season in an unexpected yet fitting way with the launch of its savory, soul-soothing French onion soup menu. The seasonal lineup—which includes burgers and sides alike—first hit stores on September 12, bringing caramelized onions, garlic Parm fries and, most notably, Shake Shack’s first-ever onion rings nationwide. (If you’re a diehard, you should know that the chain also brought back its fan-favorite coffee milkshake!)
To find out if the handhelds and accompaniments are as drool-worthy as they sound, I headed to the nearest location to taste them all. Below, you’ll find my honest reviews, overall ranking and original photos of each item, so you know exactly what to expect on your next visit.
(Note: Pricing and availability may vary by location. Prices were rounded to the nearest dollar.)

Taryn Pire
Food Editor
- Spearheads PureWow's food vertical
- Manages PureWow's recipe vertical and newsletter
- Studied English and writing at Ithaca College
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