Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Alabama's Best Milkshakes

The Yard Milkshake Bar, Gulf Shores, AL

“Milkshake” in their name for a good reason—they have the best shakes in the state, hands down. Every shake is a rich, filling work of art that could easily be a meal itself. Each of their specialty shakes is handcrafted and served in a souvenir mason jar. Or, you can build your own shake to get the perfect combination of ice-cream and add-ins.

Pop the Top Soda Shop, Talladega, AL

This old-fashioned soda shop sends you straight back in time to an era where quality, service, and flavor created the trifecta of dining out. Along with a full food menu, they have 34 flavors of ice cream, each one ready to transform into a perfect milkshake. You can also choose from a variety of specialty shakes. 

K & J’s Elegant Pastries and Creamery, Alabaster, AL

They’re well known for their over-the-top birthday cakes, but it’s hard to ignore their delightful milkshakes. Every milkshake they make looks almost too good to eat. They’re huge, unique, and creative, meaning you’ll never have to settle for plain ol’ vanilla. 

Cheeburger Cheeburger, Multiple locations

This classic pairing of burgers and shakes never gets old. Here you’ll start with a base of vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry, then add in your choice of candies, fruits, nuts, or other flavors to create your perfect shake. Find locations in Auburn, Dothan, and Huntsville. 

Big Spoon Creamery, Birmingham, AL

It doesn’t get any more artisanal than at Big Spoon Creamery. Freshness is their priority, offering some of the best ice cream flavors you can get. They can turn any flavor into a masterfully crafted shake for you, including Meyer Lemon, Peanut Butter Caramel, and Bulleit Bourbon Eggnog.

Brodie’s Cream and Bean, Silverhill, AL

Locals love getting their shake here because they know their purchase goes toward a great cause—Maji Hope. This organization gives clean water to villages in Africa. Aside from their philanthropic efforts, their fans love the shop itself, touting it as one of the best places in town to hang out.

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt, Huntsville, AL

As the only Handel’s in the state (there are dozens more throughout the U.S.), you’ll want to score your chance to grab a shake here. They make their malted milkshakes the old-fashioned way from any of their more than 50 delicious flavors. Plus, you can grab your own hand-packed pint or quart of any flavor to take home and make your own shakes.

O Town Ice Cream, Opelika, AL

A favorite among kids and adults alike, there’s no such thing as a bad milkshake here. They have just about every flavor you can imagine, combined with all the best toppings that make for one yummy treat. The enjoyable atmosphere only adds to the experience.

Key Insights at a Glance

• The Yard Milkshake Bar serves rich, over-the-top milkshakes in souvenir mason jars, and you can build your own for a custom treat.
• Pop the Top Soda Shop offers a nostalgic soda fountain experience, 34 ice cream flavors, and a selection of specialty shakes.
• K & J's Elegant Pastries and Creamery is known for its massive, creative milkshakes that are visually striking and flavorful.
• Cheeburger Cheeburger lets you customize your shake by adding candies, fruits, nuts, and more to a classic base.
• Big Spoon Creamery creates artisanal milkshakes using fresh, small-batch ice cream in unique flavors, such as Meyer Lemon and Bulleit Bourbon Eggnog.
• Brodie's Cream and Bean is a local favorite. Each milkshake purchase helps support Maji Hope, a nonprofit that brings clean water to African villages.
• Handel's Homemade Ice Cream offers over 50 flavors and makes malted milkshakes the old-fashioned way. Take-home pints and quarts are also available.
• O Town Ice Cream features a wide variety of milkshake flavors and toppings, served in a fun, kid-friendly environment enjoyed by all ages.