It's tough to find a decent milkshake these days, and if you're gonna spend at least $5 on one it better be good. Here are a few Orlando milkshakes that are guaranteed to bring the boys to the yard.
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The 20 best milkshakes in Orlando, right now
By Orlando Weekly Staff on Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 7:45 pm
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Cowfish
6000 Universal Blvd. #700; 407-224-2275
Avoid the uneven birthday cake mix offered at Steak ‘n Shake and try the one at this CityWalk establishment instead. The slight rise in price is worth it; Mia Wallace surely wouldn’t complain.
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6000 Universal Blvd. #700; 407-224-2275
Avoid the uneven birthday cake mix offered at Steak ‘n Shake and try the one at this CityWalk establishment instead. The slight rise in price is worth it; Mia Wallace surely wouldn’t complain.
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Scoops Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Store
99 W. Plant St.; 407-656-3369
We’re living in a world where shake prices are rising just as often as gas prices it seems. Don’t worry Orlandoian wallets; Scoops has you covered.
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99 W. Plant St.; 407-656-3369
We’re living in a world where shake prices are rising just as often as gas prices it seems. Don’t worry Orlandoian wallets; Scoops has you covered.
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Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
1800 Epcot Resorts Blvd.; 407-939-3463
Your shake outcome rests solely in your hands being that you can make one out of any of the ice cream flavors in the store. It’s a lot of responsibility, but you’ll be fine as long as you don’t mention anything to Daniel Plainview.
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1800 Epcot Resorts Blvd.; 407-939-3463
Your shake outcome rests solely in your hands being that you can make one out of any of the ice cream flavors in the store. It’s a lot of responsibility, but you’ll be fine as long as you don’t mention anything to Daniel Plainview.
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5 & Diner
13001 Founders Square Drive; 407-757-0978
The UCF side of town isn’t an area that’s enticing to non-college students, but you’ll want to make the trip out anyway for their experimentation with Reese’s and Butterfinger.
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13001 Founders Square Drive; 407-757-0978
The UCF side of town isn’t an area that’s enticing to non-college students, but you’ll want to make the trip out anyway for their experimentation with Reese’s and Butterfinger.
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4 Rivers Smokehouse
1600 W. Fairbanks Ave.; 407-474-8377
Everyone is so focused on the solid barbecue options that no one ever seems to mention the sweet shop right by it. Dropping a cupcake into a batch of ice cream and blending it all together is as revolutionary as sliced bread.
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1600 W. Fairbanks Ave.; 407-474-8377
Everyone is so focused on the solid barbecue options that no one ever seems to mention the sweet shop right by it. Dropping a cupcake into a batch of ice cream and blending it all together is as revolutionary as sliced bread.
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Burger 21
4192 Conroy Road #109; 407-203-2848
The signature shakes — be it the Ybor City double espresso or the strawberry shortcake — are what make this place so special, but even the uncomplicated yet surprisingly thick chocolate option will do you well.
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4192 Conroy Road #109; 407-203-2848
The signature shakes — be it the Ybor City double espresso or the strawberry shortcake — are what make this place so special, but even the uncomplicated yet surprisingly thick chocolate option will do you well.
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50’s Prime Time Café
351 S. Studio Drive; 407-939-3463
Diners and milkshakes go together like PB&J. Hell, there’s even a PB&J shake on the menu. Slip on your poodle skirt, gel up that pompadour and seep right into that ‘50s aesthetic.
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351 S. Studio Drive; 407-939-3463
Diners and milkshakes go together like PB&J. Hell, there’s even a PB&J shake on the menu. Slip on your poodle skirt, gel up that pompadour and seep right into that ‘50s aesthetic.
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Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream
3114 Corrine Drive; 321-226-8685
Maple bourbon bacon. Blackberry rose jam. Sweet potato casserole. If you’ve thought of a flavor, Kelly’s probably has it already. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, you can even mix some of the dozen flavors together. Just make sure to go to the store instead of the truck for this kind of order; the former is the only one that serves shakes.
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3114 Corrine Drive; 321-226-8685
Maple bourbon bacon. Blackberry rose jam. Sweet potato casserole. If you’ve thought of a flavor, Kelly’s probably has it already. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, you can even mix some of the dozen flavors together. Just make sure to go to the store instead of the truck for this kind of order; the former is the only one that serves shakes.
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Ethos Vegan Kitchen
601 S. New York Ave.; 407-228-3899
Just because you’re vegan doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on the shakes of the world. The current options here are only of the classic variety (chocolate, vanilla and strawberry) but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth sticking your straw into.
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601 S. New York Ave.; 407-228-3899
Just because you’re vegan doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on the shakes of the world. The current options here are only of the classic variety (chocolate, vanilla and strawberry) but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth sticking your straw into.
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Kilwin’s Winter Park
122 N. Park Ave.; 407-622-6292
Park Avenue is full of lil’ surprises, this one included. When the employees say the shakes taste exactly like the flavors they’re advertised as, they sure ain’t kidding. Now go order a batch of toasted coconut.
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122 N. Park Ave.; 407-622-6292
Park Avenue is full of lil’ surprises, this one included. When the employees say the shakes taste exactly like the flavors they’re advertised as, they sure ain’t kidding. Now go order a batch of toasted coconut.
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Frosty King Creamery
1020 S. Ridgewood Ave.; 386-423-9939
Frosty King’s exterior might not catch your eye, but it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Ice cream made on-site, sugar-free options, a slew of flavors. You’ve got nothing to lose.
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1020 S. Ridgewood Ave.; 386-423-9939
Frosty King’s exterior might not catch your eye, but it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Ice cream made on-site, sugar-free options, a slew of flavors. You’ve got nothing to lose.
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Kings Orlando
8255 International Drive #120; 407-363-0200
The dinner menu will mention the regular and alcoholic shake of the week, but pay this no mind. Move yourself over to the bar and ask for The Dude, a Big Lebowski-themed shake that’ll really tie your night together.
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8255 International Drive #120; 407-363-0200
The dinner menu will mention the regular and alcoholic shake of the week, but pay this no mind. Move yourself over to the bar and ask for The Dude, a Big Lebowski-themed shake that’ll really tie your night together.
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Planet Hollywood
1506 Buena Vista Drive; 407-827-7827
The food here isn’t anything special, but at least there's something to make up for it. Selection is small and the chocolate malt might sound plain, but beauty can be found in simplicity.
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1506 Buena Vista Drive; 407-827-7827
The food here isn’t anything special, but at least there's something to make up for it. Selection is small and the chocolate malt might sound plain, but beauty can be found in simplicity.
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The Soda Fountain
2525 Edgewater Drive; 407-540-1006
If you’re dedicated enough, thin mint season never has to be over. The Soda Fountain, with their milkshake version of the classic Girl Scouts treat, has made sure of it.
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2525 Edgewater Drive; 407-540-1006
If you’re dedicated enough, thin mint season never has to be over. The Soda Fountain, with their milkshake version of the classic Girl Scouts treat, has made sure of it.
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Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant
1640 Buena Vista Drive; 407-939-5277
Milkshakes are great. Alcohol is great. It’d only be natural to put them together. And so the Bailey’s shake was born.
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1640 Buena Vista Drive; 407-939-5277
Milkshakes are great. Alcohol is great. It’d only be natural to put them together. And so the Bailey’s shake was born.
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Johnny Rockets
9101 International Drive #1100; 407-903-0762
Chains are rather risky business when it comes to shakes, but when someone actually drops a mini apple pie or a handful of pretzels into their concoction, the world is reminded that exceptions do exist.
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9101 International Drive #1100; 407-903-0762
Chains are rather risky business when it comes to shakes, but when someone actually drops a mini apple pie or a handful of pretzels into their concoction, the world is reminded that exceptions do exist.
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Beefy King
424 N. Bumby Ave.; 407-894-2241
Beefy King certainly doesn’t waste time with silly frills, what, with having only four options and all. Doesn’t mean that their milkshakes won’t be bringing you to their yard.
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424 N. Bumby Ave.; 407-894-2241
Beefy King certainly doesn’t waste time with silly frills, what, with having only four options and all. Doesn’t mean that their milkshakes won’t be bringing you to their yard.
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Shake Shack
8539 International Drive; 407-205-0362
This spot is a natural fit for all the I-Drive area con-goers throughout the year. Stay awake during your heavily scheduled weekend by ordering a coffee shake, with a 50-cent malt option if you’re itching for a stellar upgrade.
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8539 International Drive; 407-205-0362
This spot is a natural fit for all the I-Drive area con-goers throughout the year. Stay awake during your heavily scheduled weekend by ordering a coffee shake, with a 50-cent malt option if you’re itching for a stellar upgrade.
Photo via Shake Shack/Facebook
Café Noir
501 N. Orlando Ave. #231; 407-644-6282
Tres leches on its own is already a gift from the gods. You bring it into milkshake form, and BAM, you’ve got paradise. This café isn’t made for nocturnal Orlandoians, however; it closes at 4 p.m.
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501 N. Orlando Ave. #231; 407-644-6282
Tres leches on its own is already a gift from the gods. You bring it into milkshake form, and BAM, you’ve got paradise. This café isn’t made for nocturnal Orlandoians, however; it closes at 4 p.m.
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Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater
351 S. Studio Drive; 407-939-3463
S’mores are meant to be eaten fresh out of the campfire, but somehow the milkshake version, with its chunky collection of graham at the bottom of the glass, delights the senses anyway at this mock ‘50s drive-in.
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351 S. Studio Drive; 407-939-3463
S’mores are meant to be eaten fresh out of the campfire, but somehow the milkshake version, with its chunky collection of graham at the bottom of the glass, delights the senses anyway at this mock ‘50s drive-in.
Photo via tradzak/Instagram
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