Warm weather and the refreshing taste of a milkshake go hand in hand. When it comes to choosing the best milkshakes in Western New York, we think we can all agree that there has to be a variety of flavors to choose from and acing the right consistency is crucial. In that regard, these places are known to be crowdpleasers.
To aid in your search for the best milkshakes in Western New York and/or your neighborhood, we polled our social media followers to bring you a list of the best around town. Pro-tip: save this post for future reference.
Let’s get into the guide – in order to pull the following list together, we asked our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram followers where to find the best milkshakes in Buffalo and WNY. They answered with their top picks and we’ve included the full list of reader recommendations below. If it was mentioned, it’s listed below.
Because we received hundreds of comments resulting in tons of recommendations, there are options all across WNY, all worth recommending according to Western New Yorkers.
While many recommendations were mentioned more than once, there were certain places mentioned over and over (and over) again. It’s safe to say these are our readers’ top 5 picks for milkshakes in Buffalo & WNY – in order and first place was by a landslide! Keep scrolling for the full list of mentions.
Open for the season. All the old favorites including Ghirardelli Hot Fudge Brownie, Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie, also enjoy gourmet Asian inspired Wraps. ...
2335 Grand Island Blvd Grand Island, New York 14072 • $$$$$
North Towns
A Word from Adrian's Custard $ Beef
We serve great Beef on Weck sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, sausage all made fresh to order. Perrys ice cream, custard, ...
Antoinette'sâ„¢ has been serving up homemade candy and ice cream to the Western New York area for three generations. We specialize in crafting a vast ...
For the past 35 years, ETS has proudly remained a family business. The Lucchino family is dedicated to providing their customers with fast and delicious ...
3411 South Park Ave Lackawanna, New York 14219 • $$$$$
Buffalo
FRAN-CEIL's was established in the early 1950s serving frozen custard treats to the people of Blasdell, Lackawanna, and the surrounding areas of Hamburg, ...
2424 George Urban Blvd Depew, New York 14043 • $$$$$
Cheektowaga and East
Biggest Cones in WNY An Enormous selection of delicious items where everyone can find something they love! Leave with a smile and a Very Large Yummy Treat! ...
Green Acres Ice Cream offers the LARGEST menu variety around.
We offer Upstate Farms Soft Custard. This is real custard, the old fashion way (not ice ...
A Word from Hertel Ave Poutine and Cream
Buffalo's best poutine pairs up with fresh home made ice cream for a delicious combination of flavors! Come ...
Hibbards Original Frozen Custard is a one of a kind located in Lewiston, New York. Stop by and try the best soft, creamy custard in Western New York! ...
Juicy Burger is a much loved little spot in the 'burg that serves that little something of which Buffalo/America just can't seem to get enough. As simple ...
2805 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14217 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
Old fashioned ice cream parlor with an amazing chocolate shop inside! Each day our Master Chocolatier uses his passion for the art and science of candy ...
We are a family owned and operated creamery who cares about our customers. We kick off each season on March 1st, and is dubed by the community as 'free ...
A Word from Artisan Ice Cream
Lake Effect is an artisan ice cream company, owned and operated by Jason Wulf and Erik Bernardi, that specializes in unique, ...
A Word from Artisan Ice Cream
Lake Effect is an artisan ice cream company, owned and operated by Jason Wulf and Erik Bernardi, that specializes in unique, ...
3905 Southwestern Blvd Orchard Park, NY 14127 • $$$$$
South Towns
At Louie's Texas Red Hots we GUARANTEE We have the best food, hot dogs, & burgers around plus an atmosphere to match. Try us and you'll be convinced! ...
3425 Union Road at Walden Buffalo, New York 14225 • $$$$$
Cheektowaga and East
Milton]s is a local favorite stop for those interested in a faster, on-the-go lunch or dinner. Milton s serves good, tasty food, made-to-order fast!
You ...
When you pull up a chair on the Mississippi Mudds rooftop dining area, you can't help but smile. For nearly 25 years, the family restaurant has been a ...
Everyone is welcome at Mister Sizzle's. Our casual atmosphere, quick service, and good food makes us the perfect hangout. With ten different types of burgers, ...
WNY dairy/ice cream business. Family owned $ operated for over 50 years! Nick Charlap's specialty is producing premium homemade hard ice cream (40+ flavors), ...
7264 Boston State Rd Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$$$$
South Towns
WNY dairy/ice cream business. Family owned $ operated for over 50 years! Specialize in producing premium homemade hard ice cream. Five locations across ...
WNY dairy/ice cream business. Family owned $ operated for over 50 years! Nick Charlap's specialty is producing premium homemade hard ice cream (40+ flavors), ...
WNY dairy/ice cream business. Family owned $ operated for over 50 years! Specialize in producing premium homemade hard ice cream. Five locations across ...
WNY dairy/ice cream business. Family owned $ operated for over 50 years! Nick Charlap's specialty is producing premium homemade hard ice cream (40+ flavors), ...
2577 Millersport Hwy Buffalo, New York 14068 • $$$$$
North Towns
For ten years Nina's custard has been serving you the same delicious Sahlen's Hotdogs and frozen custard. We thank you for all the years of business. ...
Serving all of your favorite ice cream treats. Cones, Shakes, Sundaes, Floats, Cakes, & much more!! Plenty of INSIDE & outside seating. Large parking ...
908 Niagara Falls Blvd North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $$$$$
Niagara County
Platter's Chocolates is a family owned and operated chocolate manufacturer located in North Tonawanda, New York. While we make many fine chocolates, we ...
The classic Red Top Hot Dogsï¾ hasn't changed in decades, and hopefully it won't anytime soon. Great view of the lake and open air 'dining' too.
Red ...
Western New York's best char-grilled hot dogs (own brand), USDA Choice "Beef on Weck", Handmade burgers, Italian & Polish Sausage, Bologna & Onions, ...
501 Cayuga Dr Niagara Falls, New York 14305 • $$$$$
Niagara County
A great Niagara Falls spot in the summer for families to eat a freshly grilled hot dog with some hand cut french fries or sweet potato fries followed by ...
Sunset Bar $ Grill, located in the quaint lakeside village of Wilson, NY, is referred to by those in the know as the hidden gem of the harbor. Nestled ...
Rehabbed 1937 Sterling Diner, originally located in Newark NY. This darling is now serving breakfast and lunch in the heart of Larkinville.
The Swan ...
56 E Spring St Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
Since 1985, Sweet Jenny's has been producing small batches of ice cream and chocolates from fresh wholesome ingredients. Our products are created in the ...
3261 Orchard Park Rd Orchard Park, New York 14127 • $$$$$
South Towns
Taffy's still has the same old traditional 'hot dog stand' cuisine, and it's as delicious as ever. Hamburgers and hot dogs, freshly cut fries, potato spuds, ...
2351 Niagara Falls Blvd Amherst, New York 14228 • $$$$$
North Towns
Now Offering Online Ordering with Curbside Pick-Up. Curbside and contactless pick-up via our online ordering system. Simply place your order online and ...
Now Offering Online Ordering with Curbside Pick-Up. Curbside and contactless pick-up via our online ordering system. Simply place your order online and ...
4878 Transit Rd Cheektowaga, New York 14043 • $$$$$
Cheektowaga and East
Now Offering Online Ordering with Curbside Pick-Up. Curbside and contactless pick-up via our online ordering system. Simply place your order online and ...
333 Meadow Dr North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $$$$$
Niagara County
Now Offering Online Ordering with Curbside Pick-Up. Curbside and contactless pick-up via our online ordering system. Simply place your order online and ...
3193 Orchard Park Road Orchard Park, New York 14127 • $$$$$
South Towns
Serving the highest quality food, cooked to order, in a clean and friendly atmosphere over the last 85 years has made Ted's Jumbo Red Hots a tradition.
...
2312 Sheridan Dr Tonawanda, New York 14150 • $$$$$
North Towns
Serving the highest quality food, cooked to order, in a clean and friendly atmosphere over the last 85 years has made Ted's a Western New York AND Tempe, ...
7018 Transit Rd Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
Serving the highest quality food, cooked to order, in a clean and friendly atmosphere over the last 85 years has made Ted's Jumbo Red Hots a tradition.
...
The Pink Cow, serving delicious ice cream!
PLUS -
At The Eatery @ The Pink Cow we offer meals of excellent quality and invite you to try our delicious ...
Now you can have The best food this side of the Niagara brought out to you and placed by your side during your party, event or special occasion. Whether ...
At Zorba's Texas Hots we are a friendly, family owned restaurant. The same owners
( Tom $ Shirley Galanes ) since the doors opened 40 years ago. With ...
Our new design features a better browsing experience, modern mobile navigation, more visual displays of key info, better filtering options on the search page, and much more.
We hope you love our new look! That said, we’re #ForeverTweaking and would greatly appreciate your feedback so we can make StepOutBuffalo.com *all* you want and need as your go-to resource for the best of Western New York!
