Best milkshakes among the fast food chains?

Discussion in 'Food & Travel' started by Goodsport, Feb 10, 2005.

  1. Motterman

    Motterman Member

    Jul 8, 2002
    Orlando, FL
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Tried one of those today GoodSport... and you really ought to try the Chick-Fil-A Chocolate shake instead.
     
  2. Goodsport

    Goodsport Moderator
    Staff Member

    May 18, 1999
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Why not both? ;) What did you think of the new Wendy's Frosty Shake?

    As for Chick-Fil-A, it seems that the nearest one to me is in Fairfield, which is about halfway between the Bay Area and Sacramento. Next time I'm there, I'll definitely give it a try. :)


    -G
     
  3. kcscsupporter

    kcscsupporter Member+

    Apr 17, 2002
    D17
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    sonic makes a pretty decent shake, and with them being only 99 cents right now, it's hard to argue going anywhere else.
     
  4. tcmahoney

    tcmahoney New Member

    Feb 14, 1999
    Metronatural
    I've had the opportunity to do some research on this topic in the past week, and I've carefully weighed the following factors:
    • The continuing inability of McDonald's to what Burger King (and, seemingly everyone else) figured out long, long ago: The ability not to mix shake flavors from shake to shake. There's nothing more annoying than ordering a shake in one flavor and having a shake in another flavor.

    • Value -- or more precisely, being able to order a large shake at Burger King for less than I can order a medium shake at McDonald's.

    • And last, but most certainly not least, the wholesome dairy goodness of the shakes involved.

    With all that in mind, I've come up with a formula that best expresses the relationship between the quality and value of Burger King shakes versus McDonald's milkshakes. That formula is expressed as follows:

    Burger King shakes : McDonald's shakes :: United States : Barbados

    Thank you and have a good night. Don't forget tomorrow morning's seminar and panel discussion on "Other Fun Things You Can Do While On A Road Trip To Find A Shake That's Not In Your Area." Please join us now for the open ice cream bar and french fry social in the main ballroom. Thank you!
     
  5. FiveToOne

    FiveToOne New Member

    Jan 5, 2007
    Rome
    This is a tough one. I recall having a great milkshake at a Steak-n-Shake in Indianapolis a few years ago. Can't think of any more memorable ones.
     
  6. Goodsport

    Goodsport Moderator
    Staff Member

    May 18, 1999
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Bad news: Jack In The Box recently stopped selling its great Kona Coffee shake. :(

    Good news: Jack In The Box is now selling its seasonal Egg Nog and Pumpkin Pie shakes. :)


    -G
     
  7. Motterman

    Motterman Member

    Jul 8, 2002
    Orlando, FL
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  8. malby

    malby Member+

    Liverpool FC
    Republic of Ireland
    May 11, 2004
    Rep of Ireland
    Club:
    Drogheda United
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    I got two yesterday. Even though milkshakes are €1 on the Eurosaver, shamrock shakes are €2.20. Bastards!!
     
  9. Goodsport

    Goodsport Moderator
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    May 18, 1999
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The McDonald's Shamrock Shake has made its way back (at least in my area) for the first time since 2008! Needless to say, I just had one. :D

    Incidentally, Jack in the Box currently has a Mint Oreo Cookie Milkshake, so don't forget to have at least one of those as well by St. Patrick's Day. :)


    -G
     
  10. malby

    malby Member+

    Liverpool FC
    Republic of Ireland
    May 11, 2004
    Rep of Ireland
    Club:
    Drogheda United
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    You'd think if they'd wanted an authentic taste of Ireland they'd make a cabbage shake! :D
     
  11. billyireland

    billyireland Member+

    May 4, 2003
    Sydney, Australia
    Or just shlap some stew in a cup. :p
     
  12. malby

    malby Member+

    Liverpool FC
    Republic of Ireland
    May 11, 2004
    Rep of Ireland
    Club:
    Drogheda United
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    What meat do you prefer in your stew Billy?
     
  13. Norsk Troll

    Norsk Troll Member+

    Sep 7, 2000
    Central NJ
    I thought an authentic Irish shake was just when you were so drunk you fumbled your porter glass around a bit before reaching your mouth.
     
  14. billyireland

    billyireland Member+

    May 4, 2003
    Sydney, Australia
    Any! :D It's just decomposing mush (tasty, tasty decomposing mush) by the time it's finished anyway. :)
     
  15. Barbara

    Barbara BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 29, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I had one of these today:


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    It's a Burgerville Timbers Joey shake. Mint with crumbled oreos. So yummy.
     
  16. CHICO13

    CHICO13 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Oct 4, 2001
    SECTION 135
    Club:
    The Strongest La Paz
    Nat'l Team:
    Bolivia
    Mmmmm, that looks good....
     
  17. Barbara

    Barbara BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 29, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The Timbers shake was definitely better than the Timbers game.
     
  18. TBR

    TBR Member

    Mar 15, 2007
    DMV
    Club:
    CD Aguila
    Nat'l Team:
    El Salvador
    Any cookie and cream milkshake and this fella is happy. :)
     
  19. Goodsport

    Goodsport Moderator
    Staff Member

    May 18, 1999
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Just had my annual Pumpkin Pie milkshake at Jack in the Box yesterday. :D

    I'll have my annual Egg Nog milkshake at Jack in the Box sometime soon as the Holiday Season approaches. :)


    -G
     
  20. airamb

    airamb New Member

    Nov 8, 2011
    Rushville, Illinois
    Club:
    AC Chievo Verona
    McDonald's and Wendy's that is...!!!!
     
  21. Goodsport

    Goodsport Moderator
    Staff Member

    May 18, 1999
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Definitely good shakes! :cool:


    -G
     
  22. Goodsport

    Goodsport Moderator
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    May 18, 1999
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  23. BocaFan

    BocaFan Member+

    Aug 18, 2003
    Queens, NY
    Why drink a milkshake without alcohol when you can have one with alcohol? So my answer to thread question is, I have no friggin' clue. :D
     
  24. Goodsport

    Goodsport Moderator
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    May 18, 1999
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    As long as you don't drive immediately afterward, it's all good. :D


    -G
     
  25. Goodsport

    Goodsport Moderator
    Staff Member

    May 18, 1999
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Just had my annual McDonald's Shamrock Shake earlier today. :D


    -G
     

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