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Of the many sweet treats in the ice cream family, milkshakes can be underrated. It’s true that they aren’t as small as a light ice cream scoop, but for those days when you’re craving some serious dessert, milkshakes are a fantastic choice. Easy to enjoy anywhere, these are the 8 best destinations to order milkshakes in Austin.
The Yard Milkshake Bar
3400 Esperanza Crossing, Austin, TX 78758
The Yard is your one-stop-shop for extravagant milkshakes. Located in the Domain, their insta-worthy shakes are packed with toppings, flavors, and sometimes even doughnuts. The shakes are delicious and also massive. Bring a friend and head on over!
Milky Way Shakes
2324 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
If you’re looking for delicious vegan milkshakes near you in Austin, we recommend traveling to the Milky Way Shakes food truck. Everything is made in-house, with ice cream from coconut and almond milk. Overall, they have an amazing set of standard shakes – plus specials twice a month!
Prohibition Creamery
1407 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
We’ve definitely mentioned it before, Prohibition Creamery has it all. Is it an ice cream place? A bar? It’s both. And shakes come with a delightful, boozy twist. Classic cocktail flavors plus dessert – it’s perfect for any occasion.
Sweet Ritual
4631 Airport Blvd #125, Austin, TX 78751
Sweet Ritual is another vegan-specialty ice cream destination in Austin, Texas. The main focus here is creating every kind of ice cream and topping imaginable with no dairy, but their milkshakes are super solid. Pick your favorite flavor, favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Alamo Drafthouse
1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Forget the popcorn and candy, next time you head to the movies go for a shake instead. Alamo Drafthouse is famous for movie nights, and one of the first movie theaters offering a full menu of food. Next time you’re there, grab a classic shake and enjoy the show.
24 Diner
600 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
24 Diner is open, you guessed it, 24 hours a day and has all the classic diner food! If you’re searching for places to get milkshakes near you at 2:00 AM, we suggest traveling to 24 Diner. Setting foot in here is like a walk back in time. They’ve got the classics, plus some more, bringing back that 60’s nostalgia.
Hopdoddy
1400 S Congress Ave Suite A190, Austin, TX 78704
Hopdoddy is a classically Austin burger place and there are often long lines of people waiting for a bite. But, they’re not just waiting for the burgers – the shakes are fantastic. They’ve got some great flavors you won’t find anywhere else. Definitely a must-have after your burger.
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Shake Shack
11228 Domain Dr, Austin, TX 78759
With shakes in the name, you know Shake Shack is good. Their shakes aren’t your typical ice cream milkshakes either. They use frozen custard – denser and richer than ice cream. You’ll find plain shakes, ones with mix-ins, and even a changing set of signatures!
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