Hoboken Shake Shack Now Open, And No Line

HOBOKEN, NJ — The long-awaited Hoboken Shake Shack restaurant opened Monday morning and easily threaded hungry customers through the 4,618 square-foot store, avoiding the chain's infamous lines.

The latest franchise of the popular burger and milkshake chain, which has 100 locations in the United States, now occupies the ground floor of a newly developed apartment building at 107-111 Washington St. The location is at the foot of Hoboken's main street, six blocks from the train terminal.

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"In accordance with state and county regulations," the company announced last week, "the 4,618-square-foot Hoboken Shack will allow guests to dine in at a limited capacity." (New Jersey restaurants can currently maintain 50 percent capacity. READ MORE: Hoboken Bars And Gyms Can Move To 50 Percent Capacity)

Additionally, guests can place orders for delivery, to go at the Shack, or preorder for pickup via the Shack app and web.

The eatery features a large enclosed courtyard with both a skylight and custom mural by Vizie.

The hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day.

"It's been a long time coming, and we can't wait to finally open our doors in Hoboken," said Andrew McCaughan, Chief Development Officer at Shake Shack, last week. "As a New York City based brand, we have had our sights on Washington Street for a while. It's about time we bring our famous ShackBurger across the Hudson."

The Hoboken Shack opened with a limited menu but will feature all the classics, including the ShackBurger, crinkle-cut fries, and hand-spun shakes.

Read more about Hoboken Shake Shack in our story from last week.

Other restaurants opening nearby

• A new Chip City store will soon open next door (read more about that store, and other eateries coming soon to Hoboken, in this story).
• Read a recent story about other new businesses in Hoboken for 2021 here.

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