The Shack

Driving up to the Bay Area from San Diego by way of Highway 101 can be a harrowing experience, especially during the holidays. We decided to stop for some dinner after picking up my cousin in SLO and he recommended we give The Shack a try. As it turned out, it was one of my cousin's favorite places to get a great meal on a student budget.

I decided to go with the Monday special, Dave's Mushroom Madness. All I can say is that it was an awesome burger, especially for the price. It was covered with piles of grilled mushrooms, Swiss cheese, avocado, bacon, and all of the fixings that you could possibly want. At less than six bucks, I nearly took one for the road. Yes, it was that good. All of the rest of their food looked awesome too, but it was Dave's Mushroom Madness that forever made me a fan of this pub's grub.

Honestly, The Shack is one of the best college pubs I've ever been to and is a great spot for watching sports, eating a great meal, and boozing up with your buddies. If I had gone to school at Cal Poly SLO, I would have to have dropped in several times a week! The students are blessed to have such a great bar within walking distance from their campus, something UCSD students will likely never have the privilege of enjoying.

Food: 8/10

Service: 7/10

Price: $

Atmosphere: 7/10