Shake Shack has officially made its debut in Canada, opening its first location at the bustling corner of Yonge and Dundas in Toronto. With its Canadian launch this fast food restaurants chain is bringing not just its classic menu but also some unique, Canada-exclusive treats crafted with local flavors and ingredients.
Canada-Exclusive Treats
Shake Shack’s menu in Toronto boasts several exclusive dessert items made with premium frozen custard, which includes real cane sugar and cage-free eggs. Here’s a sneak peek at these Canadian delights:
- Maple Salted Pretzel Shake: Vanilla frozen custard blended with pretzels and maple syrup, topped with whipped cream and crushed pretzels.
- I Heart Butter Tart Concrete: Vanilla frozen custard mixed with brodflour butter tarts and flaky salt.
- More S’mores Concrete: A combination of chocolate and vanilla frozen custard with toasted marshmallow sauce, fudge sauce, graham crumbs, and chocolate pieces, topped with a graham cracker dipper.
- Shack Attack Concrete: Chocolate frozen custard mixed with brownies, fudge sauce, chocolate chunks, and cocoa nibs from Chocosol.
Local Collaborations and Premium Ingredients
Shake Shack has partnered with local artisans and breweries to offer a variety of regional beer and wine selections, including:
- ShackMeister Ale: Brewed by Bellwoods Brewery on Ossington.
- Shack Red and Shack White Wines: Vinted by Rosewood Winery in Niagara.
Additionally, Shake Shack is offering special treats for dogs in partnership with Wufers, such as Bag O’ Bones, Shack dog biscuits, and Pooch-inis – vanilla frozen custard topped with Shack dog biscuits.
Commitment to Quality and Community
Shake Shack prides itself on using high-quality ingredients. Their custom Angus beef burgers and whole white meat chicken are sourced from Canadian farmers, ensuring 100% Canadian meat that is never frozen and raised without antibiotics.
Community Support Initiatives
As part of its mission to “Stand For Something Good,” Shake Shack is dedicated to giving back to the community:
- Second Harvest: A portion of overall sales will support this charity, which is Canada’s largest food rescue organization.
- Water First: 5% of Shack2O water bottle sales will benefit this charity focused on addressing water challenges in Indigenous communities.
- Campfire Circle: 5% of More S’mores Concrete sales will go to this charity that provides camp-inspired programs for children with cancer or serious illnesses.
Pricing and Value
At the same time the prices at the Canadian Shake Shack are quite steep, with a Chicken Shack burger at $9.49 and a vegetarian ‘Shroom burger at $10.99, with most other food items also at a premium price.