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Hamburger restaurant in Frankfort, Kentucky
What should I order at Steak 'n Shake?
What to order
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Burgers
Frequently praised as hot, fresh, delicious, and perfectly cooked, with several reviews specifically calling out the burgers as thin, caramelized, and classic.
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Shakes
Recommended multiple times for being especially good, with mentions of banana shake, cotton candy shake, milk shakes, and large happy-hour shakes that were described as delicious and better than drive-through.
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Fries
Often mentioned alongside the burgers as a standout item, especially the real beef tallow fries and tiny shoestring fries, which were described as great and freshly prepared.
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Onion rings
Specifically recommended in one review as part of a strong meal, noted together with burgers and fries as being good.
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Sandwiches
Mentioned as blazing hot and fresh, with the reviews emphasizing that the food was prepared quickly and served at the right temperature.
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Garlic burger
Called out by name as a favorite order, praised for being thin, caramelized, and consistently perfect.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM to 12 AM |
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| Tuesday | 10 AM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 12 AM |
About Steak 'n Shake
Chain known for steakburgers & milkshakes offering a dinerlike space with retro flair.
Amenities
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Braille menu
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Steak 'n Shake in Frankfort known for?
It is best known for steakburgers and milkshakes, especially the garlic burger, classic burgers, and large shakes. Reviewers repeatedly mention hot, fresh food and thin, caramelized patties, which is a big reason people return.
What dishes are most recommended at Steak 'n Shake in Frankfort?
The most recommended items in the reviews are the garlic burger, steak burgers, shoestring fries, onion rings, and shakes like banana and cotton candy. People also mention the beef tallow fries and say the burgers and fries arrive hot and fresh.
What is the atmosphere like at Steak 'n Shake in Frankfort?
The restaurant is described as casual, quiet, and trendy, with a clean dining room and a dinerlike feel. It seems to suit groups, families, college students, and solo diners, especially because the menu works for both individuals and larger parties.
Is Steak 'n Shake in Frankfort good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is $10 to $20, and reviewers often say the food is cheap or priced well for what you get. Happy hour from 2 to 4 is mentioned as half price, and several reviews say the shakes are large and worth the cost.
What should I know about ordering and wait times at Steak 'n Shake in Frankfort?
The location uses kiosk ordering, which some reviewers found easy once they got used to it, and the drive-through is often praised for being fast, fresh, and friendly. A few reviews note the drive-through can be slow at times, but the food is usually described as worth the wait because it comes out hot.
Is parking available at Steak 'n Shake?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Steak 'n Shake kid-friendly?
Yes, Steak 'n Shake is good for kids.
