Get ready to shake it, Cincinnati: Popular fast-food chain Shake Shack is continuing to expand in Ohio, and CUF — the neighborhood surrounding the University of Cincinnati — is next in line for a new location.
Shake Shack is best known for its hand-spun milkshakes, as well as elevated American classics like their made-to-order burgers, crispy chicken, crinkle-cut fries and signature Hot-Ones Spicy ShackSauce for those who need a little punch in the mouth with their meal. They also offer a Veggie Shack, as well as non-dairy shake and frozen custard options.
Greater Cincinnati’s second Shake Shack will open at 249 Calhoun Street in the former Keystone Mac Shack location on Wednesday, March 26. The first Greater Cincinnati Shake Shack opened in Liberty Township in 2023.
The first wave of customers visiting on Shake Shack’s opening day will receive a Shake Shack tote bag, according to the company. The chain will also donate $1 for every sandwich sold at the CUF location on its opening day to the Freestore Foodbank.
The CUF Shake Shack will be open from 10:30 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Shake Shack, 7669 Blake St., Liberty Township and opening soon at 249 Calhoun St., CUF. More info: shakeshack.com.
This article appears in Mar 19 – Apr 2, 2025.