What can possibly be better than a cold milkshake? The answer is OVER THE TOP, crazy milkshakes. No matter what the season is, these incredible milkshakes will bring a smile to any kid (or adults) face. Loaded milkshakes have popped up all over Chicagoland at restaurants and ice cream shops.
As if the decadence of a regular milkshake isn’t enough, these extravagant delights pile cookies, donuts, cakes, brownies, candy, and more right on top. Whoa, talk about a sugar rush! Definitely bring a friend or two to share and suddenly, you’ll be named the coolest parent on the block.
Check out our list to find crazy milkshakes near you. And if your favorite over-the-top milkshake place did not make our list, email annie@mykidlist.com or leave it in the comments below.
Crazy Milkshakes in Chicagoland
Churros and Chocolate
2533 W. Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL 60102
(224) 650-0440
How does freshly made churros in your shake sound? This little place has all kinds of tasty offerings, including seasonal and holiday specialties. They have sundaes and hot chocolate, too.
Tizzy’s Ice Cream Treats
737 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-7486
Family-owned business serving over 30 flavors of ice cream, chocolate-covered frozen bananas, and epic milkshakes piled high with all kinds of treats. Open seasonally and closed in the winter.
Hey Sugar
507 S. 3rd Street, Suite E
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 262-8200
Hot chocolate, soft serve, cookies, cupcakes and more. Their cake shakes come in vanilla, chocolate and red velvet varieties, plus seasonal treats!
Creamery
Locations in Homer Glen, New Lenox, Manhattan, Lemont, Lombard, and Elgin
This longtime south Chicagoland favorite serves a wide variety of ice cream treats, including specialty shakes piled high with fun extras.
Jamos Live
10160 191st Street
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 981-1400
In addition to a full-service menu including pizzas, pastas, salads, wraps and burgers, their specialty shakes are not to be missed.
Sugar Dose
841 E Roosevelt Road
Lombard, IL 60148
(331) 307-7193
Milkshakes made with cookies and Nutella along with bubble waffle cones and crepes filled fruit, chocolate and more! They even offer “Bubble Waffle Salads” which is anything but a salad!
JoJo’s Shake Bar
5 W. Jackson Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(331) 204-6665
Diner meals, crazy milkshakes, and over-the-top treats are on the menu at JoJo’s Shake Bar. You can also find a Chicago location in the River North neighborhood and in Water Tower Place.
The Original Rainbow Cone
498 E Roosevelt Rd
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 792-1143
Endless ice cream options along with milkshakes topped with your favorite toppings, including mini donuts. Check out their other local locations in Darien, Orland Park, Mount Prospect, Boilingbrook, and select locations in Chicago.
Sugar Milk Cafe
1250 W Ogden Avenue
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 857-3194
2219 W Lake Street
Melrose Park, IL 60160
Sugar Milk shakes are truly over-the-top, piled high with creative add-ons. In addition to these confectionery creations, they also serve tasty breakfast and lunch dishes.
Amerikas Restaurant
734 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 613-4254
American cuisine with Latin roots, this place serves up one incredible churro and chocolate milkshake. They serve hot chocolate versions if you’re in the mood for a warm drink.
Fulla Beans Cafe
102 Irving Park Road
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 712-3122
This cafe is filled with loads of coffee options, sandwiches and of course, milkshakes. Enjoy your shake with cookies, cotton candy, chocolate pretzels and even min donuts!
Crepas Culichi
1101 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 637-4998
This newer location is loaded with crepes, toasts, and a variety of over-the-top milkshakes stacked with everything from churros, Oreos, cotton candy and more.
Sugar Factory
5445 Park Place
Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 233-9010
An extensive list of crazy-cool milkshakes, alongside old-fashioned sundaes, hot chocolate, crepes and a dessert fondue. Their whole menu is monster-size and great for sharing.
Crusade’s Burger Bar
209 S Bridge Street
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 708-3170
This restaurant always has a “shake of the month” in addition to their regular offerings, including burgers. They even offer adult milkshakes for those over 21!
Twisted Cookie
7401 Madison St
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 689-8029
Twisted Cookie is known for their oversized enormous cookies and cupcakes, but they also are serving delicious shakes. They also come in kid sizes which is perfect for small hands.
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