Five Guys vs Shake Shack
Live comparison — updates automatically as prices changeBoth chains built their reputation on a smaller, higher-quality burger menu than typical fast food, and both price well above a drive-thru chain as a result. Five Guys includes unlimited free toppings and hand-cut fries; Shake Shack leans on its ShackSauce and frozen custard shakes as the signature draw.
Shake Shackruns cheaper on average, by about $0.30 per item
Menu Item Comparison
| Five Guys: Little Hamburger | $6.99 |
| Shake Shack: ShackBurger (Single) | $7.79 |
| Five Guys: Little Cheeseburger | $7.99 |
| Shake Shack: ShackBurger (Double) | $10.79 |
| Five Guys: Cheeseburger (2 patties) | $9.99 |
| Shake Shack: Hamburger (Single) | $6.49 |
| Five Guys: Hot Dog | $7.49 |
| Shake Shack: Cheeseburger (Single) | $7.29 |
| Five Guys: Cheese Dog | $8.49 |
| Shake Shack: 'Shroom Burger | $8.49 |
| Five Guys: Regular Fries | $5.99 |
| Shake Shack: Chick'n Shack | $8.29 |
| Shake Shack: Crinkle Cut Fries | $3.49 |
The Verdict
Five Guys tends to run a bit higher per burger once you factor in the larger portion sizes, while Shake Shack's single burger is closer to a standard fast-food price point. Neither is a budget pick — pick based on whether you want fries by the bag or a proper milkshake.
This comparison pulls live price data from each restaurant's page on this site. Prices are estimates and vary by location for both restaurants — see our price sourcing methodology for details.