649877 Thu Sep 03 16:15:37 -0700 2009 31 2 Los Angeles Area 0 5003381 Where can I go for a fantastic milkshake? Particularly in the Valley, but open to anywhere. Thu Sep 03 16:15:37 -0700 2009 23189 October 1 5003527 there have been mentions here about various specialty shakes at The Counter that sound *outrageously* delicious. every time i read one i start craving a milkshake! take a look at these threads to see if any other places appeal to you (just beware that some are a few years old): other http://search.chow.com/search?query=best+milkshake&advanced=1&from_date=&type=Topic&sort_mode=relevance&from_date_select=&search_boardgroup_id=1&search_board_id=2&user_name=&post_title= Thu Sep 03 17:16:25 -0700 2009 5003381 103920 goodhealthgourmet 2 5003564 second the Counter. Thu Sep 03 17:31:12 -0700 2009 5003527 11935 westsidegal 1 5004080 The Counter is not bad, but they use vanilla ice cream for the chocolate shakes. Whenever I have an Oinkster shake I can't imagine one better, whether it be chocolate, strawberry, or the Ube. Thu Sep 03 22:36:42 -0700 2009 5003381 245712 desidetergent 2 5004448 on a related note: the vanilla ice cream that they use is actually a good quality ice cream, unlike so many other places in town. . Fri Sep 04 06:55:55 -0700 2009 5004080 11935 westsidegal 1 5005924 I have always really enjoyed Fatburger milkshakes Fri Sep 04 15:36:04 -0700 2009 5003381 273467 toonoble 1 5006078 Fosselman's, Fosselman's, or perhaps Fosselman's. Or if that is too far from The Valley (assuming you mean SFV and not SGV), you could stop at Oinkster and get an Ubu shake, made with... Fosselman's. Fri Sep 04 16:50:42 -0700 2009 5003381 11478 Will Owen 2 5012542 Gonna ... have ... to ... agree ... Mon Sep 07 22:50:44 -0700 2009 5006078 11583 ipsedixit 2 5024040 At Fosselman's I usually get two scoops cookies 'n cream, one scoop espresso to achieve the Platonic Ideal of a Dairy Queen oreo blizzard. And the old man said my philosophy degree would be worthless! Sat Sep 12 03:45:54 -0700 2009 5006078 281830 Harry Nile 3 5045232 There is a place that sells fosselman's, Korean owners I think, on Vermont, north of 10 freeway Mon Sep 21 00:35:29 -0700 2009 5024040 179163 apple7blue 4 5045242 Gus's BBQ also uses Fosselman's. The shakes and malts look good, but I always get the Old School Sundae -- Fosselman's French vanilla bean ice cream, honey maple pecans, and hot fudge with whipped cream, etc. It's such a complex combination of rich flavors as is that I recommend resisting the temptation to get any ice-cream flavor other than vanilla. (They also have Fosselman's mint chip, which I love but didn't even like in this dish, and their dulce de leche.) Order your BBQ carefully -- in other words, get a hamburger -- and the shake, the sundae, or just plain Fosselman's ice cream is a perfect finish to an excellent meal. Mon Sep 21 00:51:34 -0700 2009 5045232 281830 Harry Nile 1 5006649 When I was nursing my son, I used to get a daily coffee malted shake at Papoos in Toluca Lake--admittedly said infant is now a high school senior, and my appetite isn't what it used to be--but they are a fond memory of the upside to nursing. Fri Sep 04 22:19:41 -0700 2009 5003381 200803 coffeebrownies 1 5012405 coffee shake from the counter Mon Sep 07 21:00:00 -0700 2009 5003381 196706 FatTooth 1 5012467 I'd like to put in a nod for good ol' In and Out. Mon Sep 07 21:45:45 -0700 2009 5003381 89472 DrBruin 2 5015491 I second that! The neopolitcan is great since I have trouble deciding on which flavor I want. Wed Sep 09 00:17:58 -0700 2009 5012467 66937 crystaw 3 5023934 Cool deal, I didn't know you could get it that way..... Fri Sep 11 22:39:01 -0700 2009 5015491 89472 DrBruin 4 5045233 In n' Out, I will second Mon Sep 21 00:36:01 -0700 2009 5023934 179163 apple7blue 1 5012590 Milk on Beverly Tue Sep 08 00:05:36 -0700 2009 5003381 14348 tissue 2 5045263 Have to agree, it's worth a trip over the bump for Milk. I love their "Coffee Toffee Crunch" shake and "MILKIE Way Malt" shake. Mon Sep 21 01:41:06 -0700 2009 5012590 170696 Peripatetic 1 5015482 Sorry, no idea what might kick ass in the valley but here are some thoughts... There was a honey nut shake at Cafe 101 on Franklin that was amazing. Haven't been in years but that was a fave back in the day. Recently I have become a hard-core proselytizer for the shakes (and the burgers) at Farmer Boys on Alameda. Despite being in a fast food joint you actually can watch the employees scoop the ice cream out and make the shake in an old fashioned blender. Best of all, the shake is only around $3. Tue Sep 08 23:49:53 -0700 2009 5003381 205984 mrgreenbeenz 1 5015506 Oinkster is great, Cafe 101 is good too, but the shake I consider the best is the toasted pecan shake, made with frozen custard, at Lucky Devil's. In the Valley, I like the 50's-themed dive, Beep's--they have a full range of flavors. Wed Sep 09 00:52:52 -0700 2009 5003381 10808 BearCity 2 5047384 Lucky Devils! OH YEAH !!! The strawberry shake at Johnny Rocket's is a fave of ours, too. And the peanut-butter-and-fresh-banana at Connal's Mon Sep 21 16:40:24 -0700 2009 5015506 13137 jackattack 1 5015549 Agree with Bear City and Will Owen re. Oinkster in Eagle Rock-- made with Fosselman's ice cream. They make it from scratch every time that you order it. Also Connal's in Pasadena makes great milkshakes, with high quality ice cream and made-to-order. For mass chains, Ben and Jerry's. Wed Sep 09 02:34:17 -0700 2009 5003381 19488 apfb 1 5045136 Had a craving for a shake tonight, and went to The Counter and got their "Shake of the Month": Chocolate Brownie Coffee Malt. It was delicious, albeit a bit rich. Sun Sep 20 22:24:23 -0700 2009 5003381 67980 mdpilam 1 5045234 This might not be so Gourmet, but Jack in the Box is pretty good as is Baskin Robbins. Mon Sep 21 00:36:34 -0700 2009 5003381 179163 apple7blue 2 5047149 my high school memories definitely include JITB's Oreo Cookie Shake with massive chunks of oreos... Mon Sep 21 15:05:13 -0700 2009 5045234 15572 Emme 1 5048186 MILK, 7290 Beverly Blvd., L. A. So far I've only had the Coffee Toffee Crunch Shake, Triple chocolate Shake and The MILKIE Way Malt and they're all to die for... also, the Cafe Mocha. They go great with the Pressed Sandwiches. Tue Sep 22 00:17:56 -0700 2009 5003381 71206 Barbara Ladden 1 5141863 It's not in the Valley, but Ground Zero's specialty shakes blew me away! Try their swashbuckler Chai milkshake :) Ground Zero Coffee House 615 Child's Way Los Angeles, CA 90089. (213) 821-1484 Thu Oct 29 19:17:35 -0700 2009 5003381 81806 ms.sunshine 1 5142075 South Pasadena: Buster's Coffee (on Mission) makes an incredible green tea ice cream milkshake (using Fosselman's ice cream). Try it. Thu Oct 29 22:06:41 -0700 2009 5003381 11933 J.L. 1 5144485 If you are willing to take a drive, the improbably-named Land of Fruit and Nuts on the Queen Mary in Long Beach is the place to go for milkshakes. http://www.lofan.com/ Fri Oct 30 20:55:54 -0700 2009 5003381 150779 Ringo Gato 1 5144891 Pie N Burger in Pasadena Sat Oct 31 07:58:47 -0700 2009 5003381 41278 MahiMahiFish 1 5147851 How about good old fashioned Bob's Big Boy. I just had a thick chocolate shake, and it comes with extra in steel shaker. Sun Nov 01 17:41:06 -0800 2009 5003381 62097 paprkutr