14 Excellent Frosty Milkshakes in Austin

Boozy and alcohol-free

by Nadia Chaudhury Updated Aug 8, 2019, 3:26pm CDT

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by Nadia Chaudhury Updated Aug 8, 2019, 3:26pm CDT

One of the best ways to consume ice cream (not that there is a bad way) is in its frothy form: the milkshake. The frosty drink is the perfect drinkable combination of milk, ice cream, and sometimes extra fixings, and Austin has plenty of great ones to choose from.

There are diner takes at 24 Diner, classics at Hut’s Hamburgers, a wine version from Vince Young Steakhouse, and cocktail versions at Peche and Prohibition Creamery. Flavors range from the staples (chocolate and vanilla) to fun and unique, like pineapple and taro. This update includes the decadent creations at Yard Milkshake Bar and vegan options at Sweet Ritual.

For other sweet relief options, look for ice cream, gelato, and custards, ice cream sandwiches, and snow cones and its other iterations.

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The Yard Milkshake Bar

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The over-the-top milkshake chain opened its very first Austin location up in the Domain area, bearing decadent creations adorned with extra treats from whole bananas to cookies to ice cream sandwiches.

3400 Esperanza Crossing, Austin, TX 78758

(512) 551-9542

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Top Notch

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The usual milkshakes (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry) are served at this vintage drive-in diner straight out of the 1950s.

7525 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757

(512) 452-2181

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Sweet Ritual

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Austin’s vegan ice cream shop uses its dairy-free vanilla soft serve in a variety of basic milkshakes like chocolate, salted caramel, peanut butter, and taro. Then there are what it calls “fancy shakes” with additions like sprinkles, chocolate shells, and gummies.

4631 Airport Blvd #125, Austin, TX 78751

(512) 666-8346

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The Rainbow Chaser milkshake at Sweet Ritual

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The alcoholic ice cream shop doesn’t mess around with its milkshakes either. Go for the threefold dose of the triple bourbon milkshake, with bourbon ice cream, bourbon whipped cream, and an entire shot of the liquor. There are non-boozy options too.

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1407 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702

(512) 992-1449

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P. Terry's

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The Austin burger chain’s first location is a good bet for cheap and frosty milkshakes, with flavors like root beer and caramel.

404 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

(512) 473-2217

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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

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The movie theater’s spiked adult shakes, made with Amy’s ice cream, come with either beer or liquor additions, like the beer-laced (512) Pecan Porter Shake or the Maker’s Mark Milk Punch Shake. There are non-alcoholic choices, too.

1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

(512) 707-8262

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Amy's Ice Creams

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Ice cream is the base of a great milkshake, so why not pick up a shake at Austin’s best ice cream store, made with any of its flavors and optional mix-ins, too.

1301 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

(512) 440-7488

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Hopdoddy Burger Bar

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Novelty combinations can be found at Hopdoddy, like the bananas foster with cinnamon-banana, salted caramel, and brown butter, or the festive vanilla birthday cake.

1400 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

(512) 243-7505

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