Steak 'n Shake arrives in the Bay Area because we need steakburgers

The organic steakburger at Steak 'n Shake with french fries. The organic steakburger at Steak 'n Shake with french fries. Photo: Jennifer McInnis /San Antonio Express-News Photo: Jennifer McInnis /San Antonio Express-News Image 1 of / 28 Caption Close Steak 'n Shake arrives in the Bay Area because we need steakburgers 1 / 28 Back to Gallery

The Bay Area is spoiled with its abundance of burger places, and a new burger restaurant chain —dubbed the "In-N-Out of the Midwest" — is making its way to Daly City.

Bay Area, meet Steak 'n Shake.

The first outlet is poised to open at 362 E. Market St. in Daly City, with an opening day set for October 15, San Francisco Business Times reported.

A second location is scheduled to open by the end of the year in Campbell, now that the city council has finally approved the location. It had faced opposition from local residents over traffic issues, earlier on in the process.

"What's so special about this chain?" burger fans might ask.

(You're snobby about your burgers, we get it.)

The burger chain is known for its burger blend of ground round, sirloin and T-bone. The burgers are made smash-style, which burger lovers know gives the meat a crisp outer layer. In fact, Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer has said that the chain inspired him to open his own burger restaurant.

If you're not into burgers, the restaurant is also known for its milkshakes and chili and is one of the few fast food restaurants that serve alcohol, although not all locations do. (There's currently no word on whether the Bay Area outposts will serve beer and wine.)

Film critic Roger Ebert was a fan of the chain, writing in 2009:

If I were on Death Row, my last meal would be from Steak 'n Shake. If I were to take President Obama and his family to dinner and the choice were up to me, it would be Steak 'n Shake—and they would be delighted. If the Pope were to ask where he could get a good plate of spaghetti in America, I would reply, "Your Holiness, have you tried the Chili Mac or the Chili 3-Ways?"

We'll see if it lives up to the hype.