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The 5 best places to get milkshakes in Albuquerque
The Shakery, located at the El Vado Motel, serves up colorful milkshakes topped with all things sweet like cotton candy and lollipops.
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For milkshake enthusiasts and flavor seekers, here are some of Albuquerque's hidden gems for milkshakes.
Found in ice cream and milkshake parlors and alongside classic burger joints, these are five spots for finding delicious milkshakes in Albuquerque.
This list was put together with the help of Google reviews.
Retro kitsch lines the walls of this whimsical ice cream parlor with creative flavors and toppings making for a fun environment to enjoy their innovative flavors of ice cream. Pro tip: try the malt shakes.
Customer review: “Coolest retro ice cream place ever!! Run by your sweetest old geezer who is just happy serving ice cream to anyone! He calls everyone he serves "kid" too. But 35 flavors and 30+ toppings to choose from! They have malt milkshakes, which is what I love. I came here twice during my visit. The decorations are super cool here, and kids love it here!”
Address: 2000 Carlisle Blvd. Northeast (505) 268-0139
Hours: Open 7 days a week 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Laguna Burger is a true milkshake gem. This modern, airy fast-food joint offers American classics plus a full bar and patio with a fireplace (perfect for enjoying milkshakes in cold weather).
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Recommended items: Oreos and Reeses milkshakes
Address: 2400 12th St. Northwest (505) 352-8282
Hours: Open Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Fridays - Saturdays 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
3. Yummys mini Donuts and Ice Cream
Sometimes the best things are hidden in plain sight. In this case, a beloved ice cream and mini donut shop. If you enjoy classic flavors like strawberry and banana peanut butter, head to Yummys and try their milkshakes.
Customer review: “Amazing service, I believe it's a family owned, local business. Have different selections for everyone to enjoy. Shakes and ice cream too. I got a Banana Peanut Butter Shake and a 7 count of mini donuts. I got to choose what glaze and toppings I wanted on them ☺️ so good, worth a trip to check out 🎉 definitely going back again. Oh and they're open late until 12 am on the weekends.”
Address: 1 Central Ave. Northwest Suite D (505) 308-3571
Hours: Closed Monday, open Tuesday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 a.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Holy Cow is an award-winning restaurant located in a cheerful spot serving locally sourced grass-fed beef burgers, shakes, beer, and wine in a colorful space. Customers love their “heavenly milkshakes.”
Pro tip: try their salted caramel pretzel heavenly milkshake.
Customer review: “I haven’t been to a restaurant in so long where I enjoyed every single part of the meal, even the fries!! I don’t think I’ve ever had a better milkshake in my life. If you’re planning on even staying an evening in Albuquerque then please make a stop by this place. You wont regret it :)”
Address: 700 Central Ave. Southeast (505) 242-2991
Hours: Open 7 days a week 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
5. Grassburger
This health-conscious food chain serves American classics that taste incredible and make an impact. Their milkshakes are a popular menu item alongside their grass-fed burgers. Those with lactose sensitivity will appreciate Grassburger’s dairy-free shakes. Their seasonal ice cream flavors are also a major hit (for example: February is key lime pie!).
Recommended item: Dairy-free shakes
Address: multiple locations in Albuquerque
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