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The South Sound’s first Shake Shack has opened in the new open‑air district at Tacoma Mall, and the debut is about more than crinkle‑cut fries. It’s a marker for how the mall is reinventing itself for 2025—pairing big‑name dining with outdoor gathering spaces to keep shoppers lingering, not just passing through.
Opened November 12 at 4502 S. Steele St., Shake Shack is the brand’s first Tacoma location and eighth in Washington. Hours are 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 10 a.m.–11 p.m. Friday–Saturday; phone: (253) 285‑7126. The restaurant sits within the Village at Tacoma Mall, with the directory recommending a Steele Street entry for quickest access.
The Village is the marquee piece of the mall’s multimillion‑dollar redevelopment—an open‑air expansion adding terraces and high‑profile eateries. The Simon Property–owned center has spotlighted Shake Shack alongside incoming neighbors like Dave’s Hot Chicken and Supreme Dumpling as anchors intended to elevate the dining mix and draw foot traffic beyond traditional retail…