When you think of milkshakes, your mind wanders to ice cream parlors with chrome edged seats and tall glasses of vanilla or chocolate frothy goodness. But now there is a new over-the-top kind of milkshake that has come to Connecticut and it is in absolutely no way traditional. These treats are commonly nicknamed freakshakes and they are large, colorful, full of sweetness, and oh — did I say large? These shakes are humongous and you have to check them out.
Known for all different kinds of sweet and cool treats, The Cream & Sugar Cafe is a sleek modernized ice cream parlor of the good old days. Tt has even modernized the traditional milkshake into something you won't believe!
Cream & Sugar Cafe calls these monstrous milkshakes nothing other than a freakshake. It is freaskishly large towering with all kinds of extras. Cotton Candy is a patron favorite topping along with sprinkles, candy, and all sorts of other goodies. Make sure you bring some friends to help you finish this over-the-top milkshake!
This burger joint called Killer B. Burger has more than just famous burgers, it also has some pretty killer milkshakes on the menu, too. The specialty shakes look like colorful art sculptures but you still can't label them too pretty to eat.
You can find milkshakes topped with sprinkles and lollipops and other classic candy that you choose. Served with two straws, this sweet concoction is big enough to share with a friend or even two.
Located in the Foxwoods Casino, the Sugar Factory is a self-proclaimed candy and dining emporium. It has a decadent menu and is also home to some of the largest milkshakes in Connecticut.
The milkshakes are tall and super sweet. You can find shakes covered in chocolate and surrounded by sprinkles and topped with a variety of world-class candy. Make sure you bring your appetite if you are going to try one of these insane milkshakes.
350 Trolley Line Blvd.,
Foxwoods
Mashantucket, CT 06338
Down in Stamford, it is a pleasant surprise that Elm Street Diner has some pretty outrageous milkshakes to offer alongside their standard, yet fabulous, diner food menu.
The milkshakes here have all different kinds of yummy add-ons. Donuts, cookies, chocolate candy, sprinkles and whipped cream are just some of the things used to elevate their milkshakes. Elm Street Diner also uses some more natural ingredients like honey, bananas, and strawberries in some of their shakes.
Found in Norwalk, Johnny Utah's is a restaurant and bar that features southwestern style food. It also has a mechanical bull if you are feeling up to the challenge.
The milkshakes at Johnny Utah's are over-the-top, to say the least. Featuring some unexpected ingredients like cherry tarts, the combination of pastry, ice cream, and candy is off the charts.
80 Washington St.,
Norwalk, CT 06854
Have you ever tried on of these freakshakes? Which one was your favorite? There are even more unique desserts in Connecticut that you may not have tried yet.
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