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Steak 'n Shake - Steakhouse in Aurora, Illinois

Steak 'n Shake

3.9 (1042 reviews)

1901 McKee St, Batavia, IL 60510

Hamburger restaurant
American restaurant

About Steak 'n Shake - steak house in Aurora, Illinois

Chain known for steakburgers & milkshakes offering a dinerlike space with retro flair.

Customer Review Summary

Steak 'n Shake offers a classic American fast food experience that many customers appreciate. The drive-through service is praised for being quick and friendly, and the atmosphere is described as sleek yet retro. Food quality is hit or miss; while some enjoy the burgers and shakes, others report issues like missing condiments and cold fries. The kiosk ordering system is generally well-received, making the process efficient. However, several customers express concerns about the milkshakes tasting burnt or chemical-like, raising health concerns. Despite a long history of loyalty to the brand, some patrons are disappointed with recent experiences and the decline in shake quality.

Key Features

Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Drive-through
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Braille menu
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

3.9 out of 5
5
480
4
263
3
133
2
54
1
112
Based on 1042 reviews

Leeroy Jenkins

1 month ago

I’ve been coming here since I was a kid, it’s classic American fast food at its finest just wish they were still open late so I could come more. Just came today 02/03/25 and the drive through operator was quick, kind, and professional despite how busy she was :) give that lady a raise!

Aric Swaney

8 months ago

I try to only review places that I enjoyed, and this was a wonderful surprise in Batavia. Clean, cool and the music was perfect. While the kiosk ordering system is easy to use, I was still offered assistance in its use by the man behind the counter. The tables and booths and entire atmosphere are sleek yet retro. The burger and fries were delicious and the chocolate shake...WOW. There is nothing quite like a perfectly made shake in a tall chilled glass with real whipped cream and a cherry on top. I had chocolate this time, but strawberry must be the choice next time. This is a great place to dine-in and kids will love it as well. There is even a "claw" machine filled with toys for them to retrieve. This visit really made my day better. The staff was friendly and I left in a wonderful mood.

Phil Bresser

7 months ago

Just went through the drive-through because the sit-down inside is sad and empty. But the food we got was minus ketchup, pickles, and onions that were on the second burger. The fries were cold, and one order the fries were greasy and the container full of cooking oil dripping out of the container. I have always loved this place even after they changed the dining room. But after this I'm not coming back.

Sénor Lobo

Service, food and prices were great tonight. Great spot for our family to have a fun dinner together. I like how Steak and Shake uses a kiosk now to take orders, the food arrived fast and hot.

kasi h

10 months ago

This is a self-order from a kisok inside. The drive thru is available as well. The food was as expected for this lovely chain - You can't go wrong with a Frisco melt and classic fries. 👌 For random fun there is a claw machine.

Alyssa Stowe

Ordered a milkshake and it tasted like burnt chemicals. Whether it was a faulty machine, or improper cleaning, the shake should not have been served to a customer. Be cautious, because you may end up sick from eating here.

B

Warning: my Shake tasted like car exhaust I’m sick to my stomach and their response was “Ty for letting us know” seems like a serious health code violation of some kind. How is it that multiple shakes tastes like car exhaust and chemicals.

El Neto

11 months ago

I been an Steak & Shake customer for many years, but lately Im very dissapointed with my shakes, I remember the whip cream all the way up, because the whole cup was filled with shake, Not anymore 😡😡😡.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 10 AM–10 PM
Monday 10 AM–10 PM
Saturday 10 AM–10 PM
Sunday 10 AM–10 PM
Thursday 10 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$1–10