When you’re in search of that extra-special dessert (that doubles as a beverage), we point you in the direction of the very best milkshakes in Champaign-Urbana
Finding the perfect milkshake is a quest unto its own — we are here to help
We know where to go for ice cream and we know where to go for a long list of other Champaign-Urbana favorite foods, like pizza, barbecue, donuts, and the list goes on. But when you are in search of the very best milkshake, your options narrow as to where to go — but not what to order, as milkshake menus will reveal.
We’ve brought you the list of the very best milkshakes you can find in Champaign-Urbana. For the purposes of this list, we are talking about frozen dairy beverages you can sip with a straw. Be sure to let us know if we missed one somewhere.
Courier Cafe
When we think of the best authentic milkshake in Champaign-Urbana, Courier Cafe leaps to the top of the list. There are so many different flavor options including vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, banana, mint, hot fudge, peanut butter, coffee and mocha. You can combine flavors for an additional charge. Our favorite is peanut butter chocolate.
Courier Cafe milkshakes are an overwhelming favorite of our readers every time this question comes up on social media.
Jarling’s Custard Cup
When we think of Jarling’s, we think of snowstorms. But our readers tell us that shakes are in fact available, and that the banana split milkshake can’t be beat.
Sidney Dairy Barn
Everything at the Sidney Dairy Barn is delicious, but its milkshakes are truly something special. We love Sidney Dairy Barn for about a hundred reasons, but we can’t recommend the milkshakes enough.
Guido’s
We first heard a rumor of good milkshakes at Guido’s when we learned it had boozy milkshakes available. Well, turns out Guido’s makes delicious shakes that appeal to a much broader audience. Flavors available include vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, caramel and root beer float.
Merry Ann’s
A long-time Chambana staple, Merry Ann’s Diner is a breakfast go-to. But there’s a lot more than breakfast food available at this round-the-clock option. Basic flavors are available, in addition to things like Chai Latte, Cookies and Cream, and seasonal flavors.
A list of chain restaurants where you can find some milkshakes that are quite good
- Epic Burger (formerly Meatheads)
- Oberweis
- Portillo’s
- Potbelly
- Steak ‘n Shake
- Culver’s
- Sonic
- Five Guys
- Ginger Ale’s
Are you willing to take a drive beyond Champaign County for a great milkshake?
Flesor’s Kitchen
This old-time soda fountain in Tuscola serves up reliably delicious milkshakes, among lots of other sweet treats. Sit at the counter to watch your shake being made right in front of you.
Kurly Q
Simply looking at the picture we took when we visited Kurly Q in Paris should be enough of a reason to go try it for yourself. These extravagant and delicious concoctions take milkshakes to a whole new level. Food and other frozen treats available here too.
Did we miss your favorite milkshake? Email us to let us know.