Summer means more than sunshine and outdoor adventures here in Montana — it also happens to be milkshake season. And while you’ll never have to look far to find a restaurant or ice cream shop that makes them right, it never hurts to try and find the best of the best.
Montana is a huge state full of delicious eateries, so your experience may vary. However, according to popular opinion, these spots know how to make a shake that’s out-of-this-world good.
- The Huckleberry Patch, 8868 U.S. Hwy 2, Hungry Horse
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Makelifefun / TripAdvisor The Huckleberry Patch has been a favorite stop for Montanans on their way to Glacier National Park for decades, and it’s no secret that they make an amazing shake here – especially if you go for the huckleberry flavor.
- Norm’s Soda Fountain, 34 Main St., Kalispell
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Norm’s Soda Fountain Facebook The Flathead Valley’s only soda fountain is known for their tasty burgers, but you should definitely wash yours down with a rich, flavorful shake – they come topped with whipped cream, the way nature intended.
- The Candy Jar, 1805 W. Oak St., Suite 2 Bozeman
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The Candy Jar Facebook At Bozeman’s newest candy and treat shop, the milkshakes are a true work of art. And don’t worry, they definitely taste as good as they look.
- Bernie’s Diner, 19 N. 28th St., Billings
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Bernie’s Diner Facebook Located in the Northern Hotel in Billings, Bernie’s delivers an authentic vintage diner experience. Luckily, that includes exceptional shakes.
- Big Dipper, 631 S Higgins Ave., Missoula
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Big Dipper Facebook Big Dipper now has several locations, but there’s something special about ordering a delicious shake from their original Missoula location on a warm summer evening.
- Wolfer’s Diner, 126 3rd Ave., Havre
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Wolfer’s Diner Facebook Looking around this old school eatery in the charming little city of Havre, you’ll realize it just looks like the kind of place that serves a scrumptious shake. And you’d be right.
- Burger Bob’s, 39 W. Main St., Bozeman
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RuthAnn W. / TripAdvisor It’s no secret that Bob’s knows how to cook a great burger. But if you save room for a shake here, you won’t regret it.
- Espresso West, 10 Canyon St., West Yellowstone
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Geoffrey R. / TripAdvisor The blended coffee drinks here are amazing and milkshake-like themselves… but this little espresso stand also serves real ice cream shakes to die for.
- MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, 2695 King Ave W, Suite D, Billings
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MOOYAH Facebook With a name like MOOYAH, the food must be tasty, right? It is, and their shakes are downright addictive as well.
- Boardwalk Outdoor Cafe, 30 Country Club Dr., Polson
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Boardwalk Outdoor Cafe Facebook As if the picturesque setting of this seasonal spot wasn’t awesome enough, they added Insane Shakes to the menu, which really are crazy-good.
These are just a few of the amazing milkshake stops in the Treasure State. And if you love ice cream as much as most Montanans, you should check out our epic ice cream trail.
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The Huckleberry Patch has been a favorite stop for Montanans on their way to Glacier National Park for decades, and it’s no secret that they make an amazing shake here – especially if you go for the huckleberry flavor.
Norm’s Soda Fountain Facebook
The Flathead Valley’s only soda fountain is known for their tasty burgers, but you should definitely wash yours down with a rich, flavorful shake – they come topped with whipped cream, the way nature intended.
The Candy Jar Facebook
At Bozeman’s newest candy and treat shop, the milkshakes are a true work of art. And don’t worry, they definitely taste as good as they look.
John P / TripAdvisor
Bernie’s Diner Facebook
Located in the Northern Hotel in Billings, Bernie’s delivers an authentic vintage diner experience. Luckily, that includes exceptional shakes.
Big Dipper Facebook
Big Dipper now has several locations, but there’s something special about ordering a delicious shake from their original Missoula location on a warm summer evening.
Wolfer’s Diner Facebook
Looking around this old school eatery in the charming little city of Havre, you’ll realize it just looks like the kind of place that serves a scrumptious shake. And you’d be right.
Skeney57 / TripAdvisor
RuthAnn W. / TripAdvisor
It’s no secret that Bob’s knows how to cook a great burger. But if you save room for a shake here, you won’t regret it.
beatriznt / TripAdvisor
Geoffrey R. / TripAdvisor
The blended coffee drinks here are amazing and milkshake-like themselves… but this little espresso stand also serves real ice cream shakes to die for.
oatografia / TripAdvisor
MOOYAH Facebook
With a name like MOOYAH, the food must be tasty, right? It is, and their shakes are downright addictive as well.
management / TripAdvisor
Boardwalk Outdoor Cafe Facebook
As if the picturesque setting of this seasonal spot wasn’t awesome enough, they added Insane Shakes to the menu, which really are crazy-good.
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