The Take
Steak 'n Shake earns a 32 Slop Score. The grass-fed patties and beef tallow fries deliver the only real upgrades worth ordering.
Buns, sauces, chili and shakes remain standard industrial filler that signals basic nostalgia without any actual improvement.
The chain became the first major burger spot to run 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef nationwide starting June 2026. Fries switched to tallow around 2024 and stayed clean of seed oils.
The Verdict
Get the single or double patty, no bun or lettuce wrap, plus tallow fries. That combo is the only thing that justifies the trip now.
Skip the triple stacks, breaded chicken, milkshakes and chili-cheese fries. Slop Score: 32.
Common Questions
Is Steak 'n Shake healthy?
No. The grass-fed patty and tallow fries improve the core items, but buns, sauces and shakes stay ordinary fast food.
Does Steak 'n Shake use seed oils?
No. Fries, tots and onion rings cook in 100% beef tallow with no seed oils added at the restaurant level.
What makes Steak 'n Shake's beef different now?
All signature Steakburgers switched to 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef nationwide starting June 2026.
