No matter how refreshing an ice cream cone can be in the summer, the bolstering heat can easily turn that sweet treat into a sticky mess, but a milkshake is a different story.
Southern California milkshakes come in many flavors and sizes and can be topped with an endless array of toppings, from nuts, candies and chocolate sauces to anything else your heart desires, but without the mess. If you just aren’t willing to give up on ice cream entirely, you’re in luck, because some shops mix in real scoops of the creamy frozen dessert that will strike a refreshing balance. Can you throw back more than a few shakes? Maybe you’ve got what it takes to master the shake challenge.
Our restaurant reporters worked together on regional guides to showcase some of the best milkshakes across Orange County, Los Angeles County, and the Inland Empire. They’ve highlighted 19 must-visit spots to try across Southern California before the end of the summer, along with some of their delicious recommendations.
7 very, very good milkshakes in Orange County
6 places to try creamy milkshakes in the Inland Empire
6 hot places for cool milkshakes in Los Angeles County
If you like this guide and are interested in more dining suggestions, check out our Southern California Dot Cake guide. Additionally, our reporters put together a monthly guide sharing the best things they ate across Southern California.
What’s a Dot Cake and where to find it in Southern California
The best things we ate at Southern California restaurants in July
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