'Shacktoberfest' Coming to Harvard Square

CAMBRIDGE, MA — Shake Shack's annual roster of seasonal specials is coming to its Harvard Square location this Friday, part of the fast-casual burger chain's Oktoberfest celebration.

The menu launches Friday, and runs through Oct. 2, according to a spokesperson for the company.

It includes new-to-menu "Shacktoberfest" items including an Apfelstrudel Shake and Bavarian-Style Soft Pretzel.

The full Shacktoberfest menu is as follows:

• Shake Shack Bier Stein: a 25-ounce, custom-made stein with a choice of Brooklyn Brewery’s malty Oktoberfest beer or Shake Shack’s very own ShackMeister Ale®. Guests can keep the stein; discounted refills are available for the duration of Shacktoberfest
• Brat Burger (a recurring seasonal favorite): 100% all-natural Angus beef burger topped with a flat-top griddled bacon cheddar-stuffed bratwurst, crispy ShackMeister Ale-marinated shallots and ShackSauce
• ShackMeister Brat: Flat-top griddled cheddar-stuffed bratwurst, crispy ShackMeister Ale-marinated shallots and cheese sauce
• Bavarian-Style Soft Pretzel: Toasted soft pretzel topped with Bavarian spices and option Shack cheese sauce
• Apfelstrudel Shake: Apple strudel shake topped with whipped cream and cinnamon-sugar shortbread
• Black Forest Shake: Chocolate and cherry shake with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles

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