Putting together ice cream, milk, flavourings, and mix-ins or toppings seems like a foolproof way to make a milkshake. But the types, quality, and freshness of the ingredients, the consistency of the milkshake, and the way it’s made all affect the flavour.
When you’re in the mood for a smooth, delicious, cool treat, nothing tops a well-done milkshake from one of the best milkshake places in Toronto.
Finding your favourite dessert spots in a big city is like a treasure hunt, but at the same time, you don’t have to blindly visit all of your local shops or read endless online reviews. And why should you?
Here is a guide to the top milkshake shops in Toronto that will waste you no time, energy, or money in searching for the perfect shop for you. Your taste buds will be grateful, and so will your wallet.
1. Dutch Dreams
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Dutch Dreams is a very popular ice cream shop in Toronto that serves all sorts of sweet treats. Toronto would feel a loss without the Dutch’s take on ice cream and frozen yogurt, with their popular waffle cones and cotton candy topping. Milkshakes and smoothies are available when you prefer to sip your ice cream. There are even pancakes, which come topped with three scoops, and cakes, as well as custom orders. This place is perfect for birthdays, parties, and other group gatherings.
2. Holy Chuck
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Burger joints and milkshakes go together like peanut butter and jelly. Holy Chuck’s savoury, mouth-watering juicy burgers make for an unforgettable indulgence with their incredible milkshakes, especially when you’ve had a stressful day at work. Poutine and halal meat are available options, as well as Uber Eats, for when you want to order on-demand without having to leave home. Holy Chuck is a perfect anytime go-to.
3. Tom’s Dairy Freeze
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Tom’s Dairy Freeze boasts authentic, soft-serve, old-fashioned ice cream in their milkshakes, which you can order with your choice of burgers, hot dogs, or steaks if you’re looking for a meal. The milkshakes alone are wonderful to have on your own or order with a friend on a hot summer day. Choose from either of 20 milkshake flavours in small, medium, or large sizes, as well as extra-thick and super shake options.
4. Booyah
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Custom desserts and catering are what Booyah specializes in, and you can be sure to have milkshakes done your way for pickup or delivery. Dairy-free, vegan options are available. The most popular request is the ice cream cart, but nobody said it couldn’t double as a milkshake cart.
5. The Big Chill
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When you can’t be bothered with anything else on the menu and just want milkshakes, The Big Chill will make you smile every time. This retro ice-cream parlour serves up a cozy feel to go with your milkshake choice of chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, or salted caramel with your option to add malt or make your own. Take your friends or co-workers here for a blast from the past!
6. Ed’s Real Scoop
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Locally made, small-batch ice cream made of fresh, in-season ingredients will make you proud to be a Torontonian at Ed’s Real Scoop. Four locations offer standard flavours and rotating specialty flavours in a luscious, heavy cream base that will be sure to make your milkshake last for your enjoyment. Options of other cold desserts and Belgian chocolate make this milkshake place your one-stop shop for sweets.
7. La Diperie
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Ice cream is almost perfect in every aspect, except it melts away quickly when you’re not paying attention. If you love to chat and enjoy ice cream, get a milkshake so you can have the best of both worlds. Celebrate summer with your friends with one of La Diperie’s creamy and smooth gourmet milkshakes that are blended with various treats, like Coffee Crisp and Caramilk.
8. Summer’s Ice Cream
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Summer’s been serving happy customers delicious handmade ice cream and milkshakes since 1984. There are so many flavours to choose from that will make you feel like you’re a kid in a candy shop. Whenever you’re low on energy from all the walking on Bloor St., take a quick break and grab a cold treat. It’ll instantly recharge your battery and get you back to your mission of picking out the perfect outfit for your big party.
9. Holy Shakes
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Another winner for milkshake and dessert aficionados is Holy Shakes. It boasts a variety of over 100 gourmet fusion choices served in retro glass milk bottles. You’ll appreciate the many categories and fun, unique flavours that can include swirls, cake, and whipped topping for a truly over-the-top, fancy milkshakes. If a milkshake wasn’t a filling dessert before, it is now.
10. Sweet Jesus
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Don’t expect anything less than sweet here. Classic and interesting flavours get a makeover at Sweet Jesus, where the milkshakes are thick with soft-serve ice cream. Six options have plenty of flavourings and toppings for a complex, utterly delicious treat that is as edible as it is drinkable. Other dessert options, and catering are available along with a take-home celebration kit for birthdays and other parties.
11. Dairy Cream
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It rhymes with Dairy Queen, sure. But just like its name, all Dairy Cream does is ice cream and pastries. Several simple yet delectable flavours are available that will astonish you in their pure wholesomeness. Plus, this milkshake shop is open seven days a week whenever you need your munchies.
12. STACK Restaurant
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If you’re looking for a local restaurant that does everything excellently, such as serving the best ribs in the city and having milkshakes, then STACK Restaurant can’t be beaten. The milkshakes have ice cream from the family-owned Kawartha Dairy, which is a favourite for ice cream. You can choose vanilla, chocolate, strawberry vanilla, caramel vanilla, Oreo cookie, or Shaketender Surprise. A variety of ordering options are available for your convenience.
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