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The Best Milkshake in Every State
Green Valley Drugs is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

1. Green Valley Drugs

7.7
Highway 31, Hoover, AL
Diner · 13 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: At this old-fashioned soda fountain, a rich and creamy chocolate malt will cost you less than $3. Cue the nostalgia. Read more.

Lucky Wishbone is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

2. Lucky Wishbone

8.6
1033 E 5th Ave (at Karluk St), Anchorage, AK
Fried Chicken Joint · North Star · 27 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Fact: It’s never too cold for a milkshake. Pop by this Anchorage restaurant for fried chicken and an old-school shake. Sweet and savory perfection. Read more.

Paradise Valley Burger Co. is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

3. Paradise Valley Burger Co.

8.5
4001 E Bell Rd (at 40th St), Phoenix, AZ
Burger Joint · 49 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: We found our pot of gold and it’s this Lucky Charm Marshmallow milkshake. Read more.

The Purple Cow Restaurant is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

4. The Purple Cow Restaurant

7.3
8026 Cantrell Rd (btwn Foxcroft Rd. & Glover St.), Little Rock, AR
Diner · 19 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The purple vanilla shake is a local legend for a reason. Read more.

Great Shakes is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

5. Great Shakes

8.3
160 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Dessert Shop · Downtown Palm Springs · 30 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Each shake comes with a freshly baked mini doughnut on the straw. Yeah, we thought that would get your attention. Read more.

Sassafras American Eatery is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

6. Sassafras American Eatery

2637 W 26th Ave (W. 26th Ave and Clay St.), Denver, CO
Southern Food Restaurant · Jefferson Park · 59 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Every Monday, this Southern-style Denver spot offers half-off milkshakes. We can’t think of a better cure for the Sunday scaries. Read more.

Burgers, Shakes & Fries is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

7. Burgers, Shakes & Fries

7.9
800 Boston Post Rd, Darien, CT
Burger Joint · 25 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: You're best off ordering the complete trifecta at this joint. The shake options are simple--good ol' vanilla, chocolate and strawberry plus a few more flavors--but they're everything we want. Read more.

Grub Burger Bar is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

8. Grub Burger Bar

4737 Concord Pike (at Concord Mall), Wilmington, DE
Burger Joint · 5 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Let’s talk about spiked shakes, like the Dirty Kitchen Sink, made with pretzels, peanut butter, butterscotch, caramel, potato chips and…vodka! Read more.

Cousteau's Waffles & Milkshake Bar is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

9. Cousteau's Waffles & Milkshake Bar

8.2
15 Hypolita St, St. Augustine, FL
American Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The Be Still Cody--chocolate ice cream with a shot of espresso and mocha sauce--is the perfect sweet refreshment in the hot Florida sun. Read more.

FLiP Burger Boutique is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

10. FLiP Burger Boutique

1587 Howell Mill Rd NW (at Verner St NW), Atlanta, GA
Burger Joint · Berkeley Park · 236 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This upscale burger joint makes a Nutella milkshake topped with burned marshmallows. Need we say more? Read more.

Volcano Shakes is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

11. Volcano Shakes

102 N Hotel St (Maunakea St), Honolulu, HI
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Honolulu · 1 tip

PureWowPureWow: Your bikini body never stood a chance. Read more.

Moon's Kitchen Cafe is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

12. Moon's Kitchen Cafe

7.3
6767 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID
Café · 2 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Looks like we’re washing down our eggs with a chocolate shake at this old-school breakfast spot. Hey, we’re not complaining. Read more.

Edzo's Burger Shop is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

13. Edzo's Burger Shop

7.8
1571 Sherman Ave (btwn Davis St & Grove St), Evanston, IL
Burger Joint · 95 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This Evanston mainstay serves griddled burgers, loaded hand-cut fries and its famous “five-dollar milkshakes.” It’s in your best interest to order one of each. Read more.

Big Four Burgers + Beer is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

14. Big Four Burgers + Beer

114 E Main St, New Albany, IN
Burger Joint · Downtown New Albany · 15 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: A huge selection of build-your-own burgers and inventive shakes await you at Big Four’s. Read more.

Hamburg Inn No. 2 is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

15. Hamburg Inn No. 2

8.7
214 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA
Diner · 58 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: What could be bad about a milkshake that comes in flavors like peanut butter M&M or bourbon pecan pie? Read more.

Old Mill Tasty Shop is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

16. Old Mill Tasty Shop

8.5
604 E Douglas Ave. (at St. Francis Ave.), Wichita, KS
Diner · Old Town · 34 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This marble-countered soda fountain has been serving comfort food and standout shakes in Wichita since 1932. Read more.

Tolly-Ho is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

17. Tolly-Ho

7.7
606 S Broadway (at Bolivar St), Lexington, KY
Burger Joint · 30 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Craving comfort food? Stop by this Lexington favorite 24 hours a day for a burger, cheese fries and, of course, a Nutella shake. Read more.

Stanley is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

18. Stanley

8.0
547 Saint Ann St (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 253 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Head to this bustling NOLA brunch spot for eggs Benedict with fried oysters and pair it with a White Russian milkshake because #yolo. Read more.

Duckfat is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

19. Duckfat

9.2
43 Middle St, Portland, ME
New American Restaurant · 228 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Come for the hand-cut Belgian fries; stay for the original Duckfat milkshake, made with gelato, crème anglaise and fresh Tahitian vanilla beans. Read more.

Papermoon Diner is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

20. Papermoon Diner

8.6
227 W 29th St (at Cresmont Ave), Baltimore, MD
Diner · Remington · 182 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The flavors here are as eclectic as the knickknacks in this diner--bacon chocolate or black sesame and honey? Read more.

Grass Fed is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

21. Grass Fed

605 Centre St (at Pond St.), Boston, MA
Burger Joint · Jamaica Hills - Pond · 54 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Sure, Grass Fed cooks up some of the best burgers in town, but no meal is complete without an adult milkshake. Order the Bananas Foster Parent, blended with vanilla ice cream, banana and dark rum. Read more.

Mercury Burger & Bar is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

22. Mercury Burger & Bar

9.2
2163 Michigan Ave (14th St.), Detroit, MI
Burger Joint · Corktown · 119 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Bacon cheese fries and burgers are all well and good, but you must add a shake into the mix. The Hummer, made with Kahlua, dark rum and vanilla ice cream, is a crowd favorite. Read more.

St. Clair Broiler is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

23. St. Clair Broiler

1580 St Clair Ave (at Snelling) (at Snelling), Saint Paul, MN
American Restaurant · Macalester - Groveland · 52 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Follow the neon sign for char-grilled burgers and delicious shakes. Feeling indecisive? You can combine two or three different ice cream flavors into one irresistible glass. Read more.

Brent's Drugs is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

24. Brent's Drugs

7.7
655 Duling Ave (Old Canton Road), Jackson, MS
Sandwich Spot · 23 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This iconic Jackson soda fountain has been around since 1946. Despite receiving a recent makeover, this spot still screams nostalgia. Pull up a seat and order a grilled cheese with a chocolate shake. Read more.

Crown Candy Kitchen is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

25. Crown Candy Kitchen

9.3
1401 Saint Louis Ave, St Louis, MO
Ice Cream Parlor · Old North St. Louis · 130 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This retro St. Louis spot has been around since 1913, which means it’s doing something right. PSA: If you can drink five malts in 30 minutes, they’re on the house. Do you have what it takes? Read more.

26. Uptown Diner

120 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT
Diner · Heart of Missoula · 8 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: You might need a spoon to make a dent in the thick milkshakes served at this retro diner in Missoula. Read more.

Petrow's Restaurant is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

27. Petrow's Restaurant

5914 Center St (near 60th & Center St), Omaha, NE
Diner · Aksarben - Elmwood Park · 30 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Skip the burgers and sandwiches and go straight for dessert at this Omaha neighborhood eatery. Read more.

Holsteins Shakes and Buns is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

28. Holsteins Shakes and Buns

8.2
3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Level 2, Boulevard Tower, Las Vegas, NV
Burger Joint · 359 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Stop by this glitzy restaurant in the Cosmopolitan for a serious burger and a Drunken Monkey--a lethal concoction of Reese’s, banana, malt and hazelnut liqueur. Read more.

BRGR Bar is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

29. BRGR Bar

7.9
34 Portwalk Pl (Deer Sr), Portsmouth, NH
Burger Joint · 22 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This menu features build-your-own burgers and adult milkshakes--what more could you ever want? Read more.

Holsten's is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

30. Holsten's

8.8
1063 Broad St (at Watchung Ave), Bloomfield, NJ
Burger Joint · 48 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: You might recognize this old-school ice-cream shop from the finale of The Sopranos. Well, the 77-year-old Bloomfield institution happens to blend some serious shakes. Read more.

Shake Foundation is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

31. Shake Foundation

8.3
631 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM
Burger Joint · 15 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: It’s hot down in the desert. Cool off with an Adobe Mud Shake. Read more.

Black Tap is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

32. Black Tap

8.7
529 Broome St (btwn Thompson & Sullivan St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · SoHo · 223 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Brave the hour-and-a-half wait just to Instagram your $15 cotton-candy milkshake. Everyone’s doing it. Read more.

Cook Out is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

33. Cook Out

8.7
3624 Hillsborough Rd (at Cole Mill Rd.), Durham, NC
Burger Joint · 41 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The milkshakes come in about 40 flavors, and thanks to the drive-throughs, you don’t even have to leave your car to get your hands on one. Read more.

Kroll's Diner is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

34. Kroll's Diner

8.2
1033 45th St S, Fargo, ND
Diner · Village West · 33 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This German-American restaurant has four locations throughout the state that serve old-fashioned, tin-cup milkshakes. Read more.

B Spot Burgers is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

35. B Spot Burgers

28699 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, OH
Burger Joint · 126 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: B Spot is popular for its seasonal burgers and craft beer list. But the regulars keep coming back for the milkshakes. Chocolate Banana Marshmallow spiked shakes, anyone? Read more.

Tucker's Onion Burgers is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

36. Tucker's Onion Burgers

8.7
324 NW 23rd St (at Hudson), Oklahoma City, OK
Burger Joint · 44 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: These hand-dipped shakes may be simple (they come only in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and a daily special), but Tucker’s proves that sometimes simple is best. Read more.

The Original is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

37. The Original

7.4
300 SW 6th Ave (at SW Oak St), Portland, OR
Diner · 112 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This cozy diner has shakes to satisfy traditionalists and more adventurous milkshake seekers (read: bourbon salted caramel and maple bacon). Read more.

Burgatory is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

38. Burgatory

8.7
342 N Shore Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
Burger Joint · Northshore · 50 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This burger-and-shake empire makes its shakes with homemade ice cream from a local dairy farm. The creations range from classic shakes like Campfire S’mores to alcoholic shakes like Éclair Don’t Care. Read more.

Newport Creamery is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

39. Newport Creamery

7.8
208 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI
Ice Cream Parlor · 38 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: In Rhode Island, milkshakes are called frappes or cabinets. Newport Creamery’s version of a frappe is the notorious Awful Awful. It's made of whole milk, flavored syrup and ice milk. Read more.

Kaminsky's is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

40. Kaminsky's

8.2
78 N Market St, Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Charleston · 88 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: We expect big things from a dessert café, and Kaminsky’s doesn’t disappoint with milkshakes in flavors like vanilla bean and Butterfinger. Read more.

Phillips Avenue Diner is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

41. Phillips Avenue Diner

8.1
121 S Phillips Ave (at 10th St), Sioux Falls, SD
Diner · Downtown Sioux Falls · 62 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Milkshakes are the star of the menu at this diner. It has some adventurous concoctions, but we prefer the classic flavors topped with whipped cream, cherries and a mini cookie for good measure. Read more.

Burger Republic is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

42. Burger Republic

9.2
6900 Lenox Village Dr (off Nolensville Pk), Nashville, TN
Burger Joint · Lennox Village · 87 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The menu at this Nashville joint is broken up into three sections: Burgers, beer and shakes. With about two dozen shakes (both spiked and original), there’s something for everyone. Read more.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

43. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

9.2
1400 S Congress Ave Ste A190 (btwn Gibson & Elizabeth), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · Bouldin Creek · 443 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Austin’s favorite burger shop is expanding around Texas and across the country, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Truffle Fires and Red Velvet Cake shakes could be coming to your neck of the woods. Read more.

Moab Diner is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

44. Moab Diner

7.7
189 S Main St (at E 200 S), Moab, UT
Diner · 40 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This homey diner is a necessary pit stop when driving through Red Rock country. A thick and creamy chocolate shake should hold you over until you arrive at Arches National Park. Read more.

Muddy Waters is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

45. Muddy Waters

8.3
184 Main St, Burlington, VT
Café · 59 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: OK: This adorable Burlington spot is primarily a coffee shop. But once you try the Muddy Shake, made with chocolate gelato and espresso, you’ll never go back to your normal coffee order. Read more.

Burger Bar is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

46. Burger Bar

8.1
8 Piedmont Ave, Bristol, VA
Burger Joint · 27 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: On Saturday nights, this downtown Bristol institution stays open until it runs out of food. Most famous for its burgers, it also serves a serious shake. Read more.

Lunchbox Laboratory is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

47. Lunchbox Laboratory

7.3
1253 Thomas St (at Pontius Ave N), Seattle, WA
Burger Joint · South Lake Union · 131 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The “lab” serves about a dozen chocolate- and vanilla-based shakes, plus a handful of eccentric, boozy ones like the Cinnamon Toast Crunk spiked with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky. Read more.

Ted's Bulletin is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

48. Ted's Bulletin

8.9
505 8th St SE (btwn E & G St SE), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 304 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Shakes come in a dozen traditional flavors plus a handful of adult concoctions like the White Russian and bananas Foster. Don’t forget to slurp one down with a homemade pop-tart on the side. Read more.

Tailpipes is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

49. Tailpipes

417 High St (btwn Fayette & Willey), Morgantown, WV
Burger Joint · Downtown Morgantown · 41 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Inventive shakes are the main reason to stop by this ’50s-style eatery, where the frozen treats are served in Styrofoam Coca-Cola cups. Read more.

Mickies Dairy Bar is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

50. Mickies Dairy Bar

8.1
1511 Monroe St (Regent St), Madison, WI
Breakfast Spot · Dudgeon - Monroe · 54 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: We’re doing breakfast, lunch and dinner at Mickies Dairy Bar so we can try every flavor of milkshake. Read more.

Liberty Burger is one of The Best Milkshake in Every State.

51. Liberty Burger

7.3
160 N Cache St, Jackson, WY
Burger Joint · 8 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Ever try a custard milkshake? No? Then head to Jackson, Wyoming, ASAP. Read more.