Summertime is ice cream time, and milkshakes are the perfect way to get your ice cream fix on the run, because you can get ’em to go and drink ’em while you’re on your way to your summer destination. Here are the 10 best milkshakes you can find in Oregon – it might be time to make a Milkshake Bucket List!
- Fat City Cafe, Portland
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Shaheed Abdulhaqq/Google It’s hard to say what you’ll like most about Fat City Cafe - its decor or its shakes. Dig into this creamy confection and you’ll think you’ve gone to heaven. They definitely don’t skimp on the whipped cream! Address: 7820 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 97219
- Hal’s Hamburgers, Pendleton
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Anon Omus/Google Hal’s hamburgers is a cute little drive-in with the tastiest, thickest shakes ever. You’ll get to choose from 30 different flavors here! Check out our recent feature article about Hal’s Hamburgers here for more delicious details! Address: 2001 SE Court Ave., Pendleton, OR 97801
- Hillsboro Pharmacy and Fountain, Hillsboro
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Hillsboro Pharmacy and Fountain/Facebook The shakes at this quaint little pharmacy are made in old-school shake machines. The pharmacy was founded in 1873, and they’ve had plenty of time to perfect these confections. Address: 243 E. Main St., Hillsboro, OR 97123
- Field Station Cafe, Fields
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Oregon Overlanding/Google Field Station Cafe is pretty remote, but it’s well worth the drive for these shakes. They’re made the old-fashioned way, one at a time, and served right in the metal cup they’re made in. Click here to read our feature article about Field Station Cafe. Address: 22276 Fields Dr., Fields, Oregon 97710
- Mike’s Drive-In, Oregon City and Milwaukie
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Zachary Clarke/Google The shakes at Mike’s Drive-In are thick, tasty, and come in classic, specialty, and ultimate flavors. Get yours made with soft-serve or Umpqua hard ice cream. Mix things up a bit with the banana split sundae, shown here. It’s like a soft-serve shake with fresh bananas, strawberry, and chocolate sauce! Oregon City location: 905 7th St., Oregon City, OR 97045 Milwaukie location: 3045 SE Harrison St., Milwaukie, OR 97222
- Sno Cap Drive In, Sisters
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Sno Cap Drive In/Facebook The quaint little town of Sisters is so pretty, and Sno Cap is a go-to this summer during your visit. Try the marionberry shake - it’s thick, creamy, and delicious! We recently wrote a whole feature article about the town of Sisters! Click here to learn about all the fun things to do in this charming town. Address: 380 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters, OR 97759
- The Original Dinerant, Portland
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The Original Dinerant/Google When you want classic diner with a modern vibe, The Original Dinerant is your spot. Pair your donut burger sliders with a thick, creamy, homemade shake that will take you right back to the 1950s. Address: 300 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR 97204
- Prince Puckler’s Gourmet Ice Cream, Eugene
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Prince Puckler’s Gourmet Ice Cream/Google Prince Puckler’s has long been a favorite in Eugene, and you’ll love the gourmet, small-batch ice cream here. Get yours in a cone, a cup, or swirled into a tasty milkshake. Check out our recent feature article about Prince Puckler’s Gourmet Ice Cream here. Address: 1605 E. 19th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403
- Cannon Beach Chocolate Cafe, Cannon Beach
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misopiso88/Tripadvisor When you visit an entire store devoted solely to chocolate, you know the shakes and malts are going to be to die for. These shakes are made by hand, not by high-speed machinery, and you can taste the love swirled into each one. Address: 232 N. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, OR 97110
- Jasper’s Cafe, Medford
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Tera K/Tripadvisor There’s nothing like hanging out and enjoying a burger and shake at Jasper’s Cafe. These shakes are so smooth, packed with flavor, and pair perfectly with the incredible burgers. The next time you’re in the southern part of the state, it’s well worth a stop! Address: 2739 N. Pacific Hwy., Medford, OR 97501
This list just scratches the surface! Which milkshakes do you think deserve to be on this list? List them in the comments so our readers can add them to their own milkshake bucket lists.
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Shaheed Abdulhaqq/Google
It’s hard to say what you’ll like most about Fat City Cafe - its decor or its shakes. Dig into this creamy confection and you’ll think you’ve gone to heaven. They definitely don’t skimp on the whipped cream! Address: 7820 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 97219
Brad Chamberlain/Google
Anon Omus/Google
Hal’s hamburgers is a cute little drive-in with the tastiest, thickest shakes ever. You’ll get to choose from 30 different flavors here! Check out our recent feature article about Hal’s Hamburgers here for more delicious details! Address: 2001 SE Court Ave., Pendleton, OR 97801
Hillsboro Pharmacy and Fountain/Google
Hillsboro Pharmacy and Fountain/Facebook
The shakes at this quaint little pharmacy are made in old-school shake machines. The pharmacy was founded in 1873, and they’ve had plenty of time to perfect these confections. Address: 243 E. Main St., Hillsboro, OR 97123
Dave Grail/Google
Oregon Overlanding/Google
Field Station Cafe is pretty remote, but it’s well worth the drive for these shakes. They’re made the old-fashioned way, one at a time, and served right in the metal cup they’re made in. Click here to read our feature article about Field Station Cafe. Address: 22276 Fields Dr., Fields, Oregon 97710
Mike’s Drive In/Facebook
Zachary Clarke/Google
The shakes at Mike’s Drive-In are thick, tasty, and come in classic, specialty, and ultimate flavors. Get yours made with soft-serve or Umpqua hard ice cream. Mix things up a bit with the banana split sundae, shown here. It’s like a soft-serve shake with fresh bananas, strawberry, and chocolate sauce! Oregon City location: 905 7th St., Oregon City, OR 97045 Milwaukie location: 3045 SE Harrison St., Milwaukie, OR 97222
Sno Cap Drive In/Facebook
The quaint little town of Sisters is so pretty, and Sno Cap is a go-to this summer during your visit. Try the marionberry shake - it’s thick, creamy, and delicious! We recently wrote a whole feature article about the town of Sisters! Click here to learn about all the fun things to do in this charming town. Address: 380 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters, OR 97759
The Original Dinerant/Google
When you want classic diner with a modern vibe, The Original Dinerant is your spot. Pair your donut burger sliders with a thick, creamy, homemade shake that will take you right back to the 1950s. Address: 300 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR 97204
Prince Pucklers Gourmet Ice Cream/Facebook
Prince Puckler’s Gourmet Ice Cream/Google
Prince Puckler’s has long been a favorite in Eugene, and you’ll love the gourmet, small-batch ice cream here. Get yours in a cone, a cup, or swirled into a tasty milkshake. Check out our recent feature article about Prince Puckler’s Gourmet Ice Cream here. Address: 1605 E. 19th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403
Gloria L/Tripadvisor
misopiso88/Tripadvisor
When you visit an entire store devoted solely to chocolate, you know the shakes and malts are going to be to die for. These shakes are made by hand, not by high-speed machinery, and you can taste the love swirled into each one. Address: 232 N. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, OR 97110
Vernon Marce/Google
Tera K/Tripadvisor
There’s nothing like hanging out and enjoying a burger and shake at Jasper’s Cafe. These shakes are so smooth, packed with flavor, and pair perfectly with the incredible burgers. The next time you’re in the southern part of the state, it’s well worth a stop! Address: 2739 N. Pacific Hwy., Medford, OR 97501
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