Treat Yourself to Colorado's Most Amazing Milkshakes

Sassafras American Eatery, Denver and Golden, CO

For one of the best milkshakes in the state, head to Sassafras American Eatery. With two locations in Denver, you have double the chances of pleasing your shake craving. You may come for the shakes, but stay for the Southern food infused with Creole and Cajun flair. There are a couple things that make milkshakes at Sassafras some of the best, such as the fact that they are handmade and come in a variety of unique flavors. From PB&J to chocolate-dipped bacon to Cap’n Crunch-flavored shakes, these shakes are one-of-a-kind and absolutely delicious. 

Glacier Homemade Ice Cream and Gelato, Boulder, CO

Glacier Homemade Ice Cream and Gelato is already a notable ice cream shop in Boulder that boasts a number of classic and unique flavors. Glacier has made over 1,000 flavors since opening in 2001. Milkshakes and malts can both be found on the menu and can be made from any of the ice cream flavors currently offered in the store. Enjoy a classic chocolate shake or choose one of Glacier’s unique flavors like Nutella or coffee to create something even more delicious.

Punch Bowl Social, Denver, CO

This late-night hotspot serves up “adult” milkshakes that are sweet and alcohol-infused. There are three adult milkshake options, all made with vanilla soft-serve ice cream. Try the Malted Maple Royale, made with candied bacon, vanilla ice cream and maple whiskey—it’s sure to please your sweet tooth and start your weekend off right. 

Crave Real Burgers, Multiple locations

Find incredible milkshakes made with unique ingredients at Crave Real Burgers. This burger joint offers up some tasty shake treats that include goodies like brownies, cheesecake or even bacon. For those of drinking age and needing a bit more kick than your regular milkshake, try the Bananas Foster, Grasshopper, or Black Forest, all served with flavored liqueurs.  

Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, Multiple locations

For a milkshake on the go, hit up Colorado’s favorite homegrown fast food chain, Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard. Handspun shakes are on the menu and are all made with frozen custard, so you’re sure to get a creamy result. Four flavors of milkshake are offered at Good Times, vanilla, strawberry, chocolate and a local favorite, Oregon blackberry. 

Milkbox Ice Creamery, Denver, CO

Milkbox Ice Creamery serves up 16 flavors of Little Man ice cream, one of Colorado’s favorite ice cream vendors. Get a shake or malt with whatever flavor you choose, from chocolate and vanilla to more unique options like Snickers or Bhakti Chai. You can even opt in for boozy milkshakes, like the “The 1881,” which is made with butterscotch ice cream and bourbon. 

Josh & John’s Naturally Homemade Ice Cream, Colorado Springs, CO

As one of the most popular ice cream shops in Colorado Springs, it’s no surprise that Josh & John’s also has some incredible milkshakes too. The ice cream is slow churned here, so expect a creamy and decadent result. Milkshakes and malts can be made from any of the ice cream flavors currently offered in the store. 

Key Insights at a Glance

• Sassafras American Eatery in Denver and Golden offers handmade shakes in bold flavors, such as PB&J, chocolate-dipped bacon, and Cap'n Crunch.
• Glacier Homemade Ice Cream in Boulder lets you build shakes or malts using rotating house-made flavors, including Nutella and coffee.
• Punch Bowl Social in Denver serves boozy "adult" milkshakes, like the Malted Maple Royale, made with maple whiskey and candied bacon.
• Crave Real Burgers, with multiple locations, features over-the-top shakes with mix-ins like cheesecake or brownies, plus spiked options like Bananas Foster and Black Forest.
• Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, a Colorado-based chain, makes handspun frozen custard shakes in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and Oregon blackberry.
• Milkbox Ice Creamery in Denver offers shakes using Little Man ice cream in 16 flavors, including boozy options like The 1881, which features bourbon and butterscotch ice cream.
• Josh & John's in Colorado Springs crafts thick, slow-churned shakes and malts using their popular, naturally made ice cream flavors.