Where to Find the Best Milkshakes in the U.S.

By Andrea Romano
Updated: June 22, 2017
Joseph K. via Yelp.com

Nothing beats a hot summer day better than an ice cold milkshake. Whoever thought to take ice cream and blend it with milk and basically any and every flavor combination under the sun should be given a gold medal. Or a Nobel Peace Prize.

Okay, maybe we’re overstepping with that one.

However, it’s simply not summer unless you make at least one stop for a milkshake. And there are so many ways to have one. Go for a classic chocolate, vanilla or strawberry. Or, you can go wild with all kinds of flavor add-ins like caramel sauce, Oreo cookies or even gummy worms.

Related: The best cheap eats in every state in the U.S.

If you’re a milkshake connoisseur, you know that not all milkshake shops are alike. Even though some people might be fine with grabbing any old shake, some are definitely better than others. And so Yelp has identified the top places to get a milkshake, based on quantity and quality of reviews, and limited to two businesses per state to ensure geographic diversity.

Here are the best places across the U.S.to find a delicious milkshake.

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26. Kaminsky's

Matt K. & Charlie P. via Yelp.com

Charleston, SC

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25. The Chicago Diner

Lissette P. & Diana L. via Yelp.com

Chicago, IL

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24. Beefy's

Melly A. & Michael M. via Yelp.com

Reno, NV

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23. Duckfat

Michael U. & Daina A. via Yelp.com

Portland, ME

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22. Ted's Bulletin

Anika S. & Juliet A. via Yelp.com

Washington, DC

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21. Burger Republic

Melissa F. & Taylor M. via Yelp.com

Nashville, TN

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20. Milk Bar

Tammy L. via Yelp.com

New Orleans, LA

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19. BRGR Bar

Courtesy of BRGR Bar

Portsmouth, NH

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18. HipCityVeg

Courtesy of HipCityVeg

Washington, DC

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17. The Burger Joint

Courtesy of The Burger Joint

Houston, TX

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16. Elm Street Diner

Eva M. & Lauren G.

Stamford, CT

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15. Crave Real Burgers

Heather B. & C B. via Yelp.com

Denver, CO

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14. Black Sheep Burgers | Shakes

Courtesy of Black Sheep Burgers

Springfield, MO

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13. Grub Burger Bar

Courtesy of Grub Burger Bar

North Wales, PA

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12. Kono's

Chass B. & Doris D. via Yelp.com

Kailua, HI

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11. The Milk Shake Factory

Joseph K. via Yelp.com

Pittsburgh, PA

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10. Franky Fresh

Jessica N. & Walter G. via Yelp.com

Honolulu, HI

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9. VegeWay

Lin V. via Yelp.com

Las Vegas, NV

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8. My Milkshake

Courtesy of My Milkshake

San Jose, CA

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7. Buffalo's Famous

Courtesy of Buffalo's Famous

Brooklyn, NY

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6. Chill...The Milkshake Bar

Christine H. via Yelp.com

Spring, TX

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4. Bocas House

Courtesy of Boca's House

Doral, FL

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3. Yelp's Artisan Affair at MOD Pizza - Bloomingdale

Kristyn P. via Yelp.com

Bloomingdale, IL

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2. New Territories

Meiyee W. via Yelp.com

New York, NY

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1. The Straw: Modern Milkshakes

Sam S. via Yelp.com

Costa Mesa, CA

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