Have your kiddos been begging for over-the-top crazy milkshakes? These next-level treats 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 the Western Suburbs
Churros and Chocolate
2533 W. Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL 60102
How does freshly made churros in your shake sound? This little place has all kinds of tasty offerings, including their shamrock churros shakes (on special in March)! They have sundaes and hot chocolate, too.
BomboBar
832 W Randolph Street
Chicago IL, 60607
(312) 967-7000
Does a milkshake made with gelato tickle your fancy? If you venture down to the city, BomboBar is a great stop for these. You’ll also find fancy hot chocolates, bomboloni (donuts without holes), and sandwiches at this spot.
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. They have ice cream cakes as well.
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 (like a mint chocolate shake being served now, in the spring).
Monk’s Burgers and More
88 S La Grange Road
La Grange, IL 60525
Gourmet burgers and mac-and-cheese aren’t the only delicious offerings at this spot in downtown La Grange. They have a variety of hand spun milkshakes ranging from Nutella to salted caramel to Reese’s peanut butter cup.
Creamery
15112 S Bell Road
Homer Glen, IL 60491
This longtime south Chicagoland favorite serves a wide variety of ice cream treats, including specialty shakes piled high with fun extras. They also have locations in Homer Glen, New Lenox, and Manhattan, as well as one opening soon in Lombard.
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.
JoJo’s Shake Bar
5 W. Jackson Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(331) 204-6665
The delicious meals, crazy milkshakes, and treats from their Chicago location are finally available in the western suburbs. Their first two locations are at Chicago’s River North neighborhood and in Water Tower Place.
Sugar Milk Cafe
1250 W Ogden Avenue
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 857-3194
Sugar Milk shakes are truly over-the-top, with the tallest and most creative add-ons. In addition to these amazing confectionary 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 as well if you’re more in the mood for a warm drink.
Crepas Culichi
1101 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 637-4998
This new 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 place always has a “shake of the month” in addition to their regular tantalizing offerings, including burgers. They have a location in Crest Hill, too.
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