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Best milkshakes in the U.S.

Best milkshakes in the U.S.

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Created by USA TODAY • Updated On: July 17, 2013

Same some room for these milkshakes!

The Franklin Fountain is one of Best milkshakes in the U.S..

1. The Franklin Fountain

9.2
116 Market St (at Letitia St), Philadelphia, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · Center City East · 260 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Franklin Fountain heralds "forgotten flavors of the American past" like teaberry gum, vanilla cherry and Franklin mint chip. Read more.

Fentons Creamery & Restaurant is one of Best milkshakes in the U.S..

2. Fentons Creamery & Restaurant

8.9
4226 Piedmont Ave (at Entrada Ave), Oakland, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Piedmont Avenue · 227 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: This creamery has been around from over 100 years! Try the Eggnog milkshake - it's a classic. Read more.

Edzo's Burger Shop is one of Best milkshakes in the U.S..

3. Edzo's Burger Shop

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

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Venture off the menu for shakes like The Elvis, Speculoos and the Fluffernutter. Read more.

Bassett's Ice Cream is one of Best milkshakes in the U.S..

4. Bassett's Ice Cream

8.5
45 N 12th St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · Chinatown · 66 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Open since 1861, this is America's oldest ice cream company! Don't miss the Peanut Butter Dream shake. Read more.

Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette is one of Best milkshakes in the U.S..

5. Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette

8.2
1226 Lexington Ave (at E 83rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Upper East Side · 88 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: This old-fashioned shop will give you a blast from the past. Try the Classic Strawberry shake. Read more.

Lunchbox Laboratory is one of Best milkshakes in the U.S..

6. Lunchbox Laboratory

7.3
1253 Thomas St (at Pontius Ave N), Seattle, WA
Burger Joint · South Lake Union · 130 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: This quirky restaurant uses local Snoqualmie Ice Cream in its shakes. (The Almond Joy is a favorite) Read more.

Ted's Bulletin is one of Best milkshakes in the U.S..

7. Ted's Bulletin

8.8
505 8th St SE (btwn E & G St SE), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 304 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Kids love the Heath Almond shakes, while adults can indulge in boozy versions like the Nutty Professor. Read more.

Max Brenner is one of Best milkshakes in the U.S..

8. Max Brenner

8.6
841 Broadway (btwn E 13th & E 14th St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Greenwich Village · 675 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: They're known for the Pure Chocolate Granita, a milk chocolate ganache shake blended with ice. Read more.

Burger & Beer Joint is one of Best milkshakes in the U.S..

9. Burger & Beer Joint

900 S Miami Ave #130 (at SE 10th St), Miami, FL
Burger Joint · Miami Financial District · 194 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Try the "adult" milkshake, the Spank the Monkey. It's rocky road ice cream, fresh banana, cake vodka, banana liqueur and whipped cream. Read more.

Sassafras American Eatery is one of Best milkshakes in the U.S..

10. Sassafras American Eatery

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

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: They serve up organic milkshakes - the Chocolate-Dipped Bacon is a favorite. Read more.