So this was within walking distance of the hotel I was staying in. Â I had checked in late and when I asked the lady at the front desk if there was any place where I could get a bit to eat she pointed me in the direction of Steak & Shake. Â I was kind of hoping for something else, but beggars can't be choosers.
So I walked over to put in an order for carry-out. Â The place was relatively empty so the guy behind the counter didn't waste any time taking my order. Â I went with the Jalapeno Crunch Steakburger and based on the recommendation of the server, the Bacon Cheese Fries. Â Put them in a bag and took them over to the hotel.
I actually left them in the bag for about fifteen to twenty minutes after I got back to my room. Â When I finally got around to eating, the food was still pleasantly warm (although the buns were a little damp) and the fries tasted great. Â Cost was a little high, but not that bad. Â Nice job for a late night dinner.
Mahalo, and enjoy.
In my 32 years, I have walked out of exactly two restaurants. One was Steak n Shake in Terre Haute, IN. This is the other one. Now I am generally a patient person...but waiting for 20 minutes without a drink order taken, or even a "hey sorry, I'll be right with you" is ridiculous.
We went up the street to Culver's instead. We are now at the "to hell with Steak n Shake" point.
How can you go wrong in the home town of Steak N Shake. Â Having been born and raised in Bloomington/Normal, I grew up on this stuff and it has never changed. Â Always the same great food at all locations. Â Steak burgers....great. Â Chili mac.....great. Â Shakes and freezes.....great. Â It is all great.
The only complaint I have ever had is when they dropped the lemon and lime freezes off the menu and just kept the Orange. Â With all the different shakes they offer now, why not keep those as well. Â I was a big fan and wish they would bring them back.
A+ food. Â Love this place.
Oh god, oh god, if there are withdraw symptoms for food addition I am suffering them. Â Steak N Shake is seriously the best! Â If you have never eaten a steakburger (not hamburger) you are missing heaven; the fries are unique, cut thin with lots of flavor; and the shakes! handmade with real ice cream, so thick and rich they will induce a sugar coma. Â One thing Steak N Shake has on their menu that was concocted by the gods is the chili mac; imagine a pile of spaghetti noodles covered with delicious chili, add some parmesan cheese and crushed crackers and you won't know what hit you. Â Oh yea! I will see you again soon Steak N Shake, real soon...
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