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Kazza · 02-18-2008, 03:00 PM

I've figured out that in this town, the only place you can get a decent milkshake is from Jack in the Box and Arby's.
Have tried the ones from Braum's and other places but they don't compare.
I used to love Baskin Robbins when I was little but the closest one is quite a distance away.

Another place that comes to mind is Orange Julius!

Their stuff was delicious.

TripperFan · 02-18-2008, 03:16 PM

Dairy Queen is still the place for me. There's one in town near me and I ask for "extra chocolate" and they do it at no extra charge. They rock!!!

I used to like McDonald's, but when two girlfriends got botulism from sharing a skake that did it for me. Don't know if anyone remembers, but there was a time in the late 70s they used to just call them "shakes" on the menu. Turned out they didn't even use milk or cream in them - that's why they couldn't call them "milkshakes". Turned out my girlfriends were told at the hospital that they thickened them with bacteria. Under the law they could do this - a certain level that wouldn't hurt you, but this location went overboard that day and they added enough that it made them sick from it. I'm sure I've seen them called "milkshakes" on the menu again so I guess they had to stop that but I've never forgotten it.

It ain't a good shake to me unless you can stand the straw up in the centre of it!

And it HAS to be really chocolately!

(I've only eaten at Jack In The Box once since we don't have them here and yeah - I loved their cheeseburger, onion rings and shakes - yum! Just their mascot freaks me out!

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Kazza · 02-18-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

Dairy Queen is still the place for me. There's one in town near me and I ask for "extra chocolate" and they do it at no extra charge. They rock!!!

I used to like McDonald's, but when two girlfriends got botulism from sharing a skake that did it for me. Don't know if anyone remembers, but there was a time in the late 70s they used to just call them "shakes" on the menu. Turned out they didn't even use milk or cream in them - that's why they couldn't call them "milkshakes". Turned out my girlfriends were told at the hospital that they thickened them with bacteria. Under the law they could do this - a certain level that wouldn't hurt you, but this location went overboard that day and they added enough that it made them sick from it. I'm sure I've seen them called "milkshakes" on the menu again so I guess they had to stop that but I've never forgotten it.

Oh no! I remember a similar experience with their ice cream sundaes; I ordered one with pineapple topping and dunno what did it but I was one busy chick in the bathroom.

TripperFan · 02-18-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kazza

Oh no! I remember a similar experience with their ice cream sundaes; I ordered one with pineapple topping and dunno what did it but I was one busy chick in the bathroom.

You're kidding! Wow - I AM going to think twice about going there. I know I've felt weird after eating but luckily never had the "two-step" or hurls from them. I'll stick to the local DQ thanks!

(Or my own kitchen where I use 4 huge scoops of french vanilla ice cream and two massive spoonfuls of Hersey's Syrup [you guys have better syrup in the States too - I always stock up when I'm down there] and only about an ounce of milk). I'd hate to see what the calorie and fat count is in one of those but man, they're a meal in themselves!

AB · 02-18-2008, 06:17 PM

There's a place called Super Giant in our town that has great milkshakes.

Mikado · 02-18-2008, 06:24 PM

The best ones in our town are at the city's most popular restaurant, The Blue Star......they still do it on a 1950s vintage mixer in those tall metal tumblers

(Although, i'm more likely to get one at McDs, cause they are about 1/2 the price)

Augustus McCrae · 02-18-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

Dairy Queen is still the place for me. There's one in town near me and I ask for "extra chocolate" and they do it at no extra charge. They rock!!!

Definately DQ!

Augustus McCrae · 02-18-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

(Or my own kitchen where I use 4 huge scoops of french vanilla ice cream and two massive spoonfuls of Hersey's Syrup [you guys have better syrup in the States too - I always stock up when I'm down there] and only about an ounce of milk). I'd hate to see what the calorie and fat count is in one of those but man, they're a meal in themselves!

Try your homemade shake with some Ovaltine instead of Herseys. To me it has a bit smoother taste.

Jo_Luvs_Ketchup · 02-18-2008, 06:55 PM

The only place around here I can get a GREAT shake is a place called Blue Ribbon. Omg their chocolate milkshakes are to die for!!!!!

TripperFan · 02-18-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

The best ones in our town are at the city's most popular restaurant, The Blue Star......they still do it on a 1950s vintage mixer in those tall metal tumblers

(Although, i'm more likely to get one at McDs, cause they are about 1/2 the price)

OMG! The Blue Star is still there and still doing it! Good for them! Reminds me of my late aunt's restaurant she used to own in Tilbury - The Blue Bonnet. I got all the free shakes and banana splits I wanted when we visited and felt like royalty!

TripperFan · 02-18-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Augustus McCrae

Try your homemade shake with some Ovaltine instead of Herseys. To me it has a bit smoother taste.

But Ovaltine is a powder right? This is Hershey's syrup in the can I use and found it smoother than Nestle's Quick (which is like Ovaltine).

I wish we could get the Hershey's Hot Fudge Sundae sauce up here but I can't find it and others (like Smucker's) just doesn't do it for me. When we go to New York, I hit Tops (Friendly!) Markets and go nuts on that stuff and Oyster crackers (which in someone's infinite wisdom, decided Canadians must not like cuz they stopped them up here sometime back in the 70s).

Dean Winchester · 02-18-2008, 07:13 PM

I don't think I'll ever have another shake from McDonalds again, that's just vile

InspectorExstead · 02-18-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

I don't think I'll ever have another shake from McDonalds again, that's just vile

ditto!
the best milkshakes for me are from in n out though. de-li-cious!

phoebe7165 · 02-18-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kazza

Another place that comes to mind is Orange Julius!

Their stuff was delicious.

Oh wow, Orange Julius. One of our malls in the area has an OJ stand. The guy who owns it has been working there forever. I like Peach Julius, too.

In keeping with the thread, I happen to like the shakes at Hardee's(or Carl Jrs., pretty much the same thing). They're hand scooped and pretty thick. I also like the shakes at Steak & Shake. They specialize in shakes, hence the title!!

Number 9 Dream · 02-18-2008, 08:48 PM

Mmmm, I love the banana milk shakes from Checkers

They also make vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry (and once in a while they'll throw in a new flavor to try out for a limited time, like orange creamsicle

)

I also love Carvel's shakes

02-18-2008, 03:00 PM	#1
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	Favorite place to get a good milkshake I've figured out that in this town, the only place you can get a decent milkshake is from Jack in the Box and Arby's. Have tried the ones from Braum's and other places but they don't compare. I used to love Baskin Robbins when I was little but the closest one is quite a distance away. Another place that comes to mind is Orange Julius! Their stuff was delicious.
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02-18-2008, 03:16 PM	#2
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	Dairy Queen is still the place for me. There's one in town near me and I ask for "extra chocolate" and they do it at no extra charge. They rock!!! I used to like McDonald's, but when two girlfriends got botulism from sharing a skake that did it for me. Don't know if anyone remembers, but there was a time in the late 70s they used to just call them "shakes" on the menu. Turned out they didn't even use milk or cream in them - that's why they couldn't call them "milkshakes". Turned out my girlfriends were told at the hospital that they thickened them with bacteria. Under the law they could do this - a certain level that wouldn't hurt you, but this location went overboard that day and they added enough that it made them sick from it. I'm sure I've seen them called "milkshakes" on the menu again so I guess they had to stop that but I've never forgotten it. It ain't a good shake to me unless you can stand the straw up in the centre of it! And it HAS to be really chocolately! (I've only eaten at Jack In The Box once since we don't have them here and yeah - I loved their cheeseburger, onion rings and shakes - yum! Just their mascot freaks me out! )
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02-18-2008, 08:48 PM	#15
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02-18-2008, 06:17 PM	#5
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	There's a place called Super Giant in our town that has great milkshakes.

02-18-2008, 06:24 PM	#6
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	The best ones in our town are at the city's most popular restaurant, The Blue Star......they still do it on a 1950s vintage mixer in those tall metal tumblers (Although, i'm more likely to get one at McDs, cause they are about 1/2 the price)

02-18-2008, 06:55 PM	#9
Jo_Luvs_Ketchup Member Eternal Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 09, 2003 Posts: 4,195	The only place around here I can get a GREAT shake is a place called Blue Ribbon. Omg their chocolate milkshakes are to die for!!!!!

02-18-2008, 07:13 PM	#12
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I don't think I'll ever have another shake from McDonalds again, that's just vile