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Popular Burger Joint Opens New Location In Orange County

The NY-based chain known for its burgers, shakes and fried chicken sandwiches will open its second Orange County location this May.

A New York-based fast-food chain is deepening its roots in Orange County, after Shake Shack announced​ the opening of its second OC location in Costa Mesa this week.
A New York-based fast-food chain is deepening its roots in Orange County, after Shake Shack announced​ the opening of its second OC location in Costa Mesa this week. (Shake Shack Courtesy Photo)

COSTA MESA, CA — A New York-based fast-food chain is deepening its roots in Orange County, after Shake Shack announced the opening of its second OC location in Costa Mesa this week.

The Costa Mesa Shack will operate out of 329 East 17th Street when it opens on May 9 at 10:30 a.m., and the first wave of residents to visit the location will receive free Shake Shack merchandise.

In addition, Shake Shack will be donating $1 for every sandwich sold at the Costa Mesa Shack on opening day to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County to support the nonprofit's work in providing access to nutritious food across the county.

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The new Shake Shack location is the second of four total restaurants planned for Orange County. According to a news release published in 2023, future plans for a Huntington Beach location and a Brea location are underway.

The New York City-based eatery is famous for serving elevated versions of American classics by using only the freshest ingredients, and is well-known for its made-to-order Angus beef burgers, hand-spun milkshakes and house-made lemonades. The new location will also offer the Orange County exclusive OC Dreamsicle Shake, featuring vanilla frozen custard hand-spun with orange soda and topped with whipped cream and orange candy sprinkles.

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