Where to find magnificent milkshakes in Calgary

Like a drinkable dairy cocktail, minus the hooch, a well-crafted milkshake is a thing to savour. These city establishments serve their own unique shake recipes in a long list of flavours from good old vanilla to exotic fruit concoctions.

Where to find magnificent milkshakes in Calgary
Ian Doig By

Inglewood Drive In

1
802 12 Street Southeast, Calgary, AB T2G 3H8

Go in and sit down, or visit the drive-through window at this tidy and terrific little diner in Inglewood. Its big ol’ burger combos pair exceedingly well with a selection from its milkshake menu. Flavours include hot fudge, bumbleberry, banana and licorice. In summer, walk your shake on down to the riverbank greenbelt and sip your icy drink on a tree-shaded bench.

Galaxie Diner

2
1413 11 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1G7

An all-day eatery just southwest of downtown, petite Galaxy Diner often has line-ups out the door. A beautifully appointed ’50s-style diner, the best spot to enjoy one of its premium milkshakes is seated on one of its lunch-counter stools. Classic flavours available in regular and large include vanilla, strawberry and chocolate, but also consider the slightly more adventurous apple pie, coconut and coffee.

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Dairy Lane Cafe

3
319 19 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2J2

Just north of Kensington Road Northwest on 19th Street, Dairy Lane is a neighbourhood diner that has upscaled the classics, with local sustainable ingredients and a dose of Mexican flavour. Its milkshakes, however, remain old-school cool, in thick and rich strawberry, vanilla and chocolate.

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My Favorite Ice Cream Shoppe Ltd

4
2048 42 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 2M7

Both locations of this outstanding ice cream parlour serve milk shakes to match a lengthy list of cone flavours. My Favourite Ice Cream Shoppe offers a list 72 names long. Excluding its sherbets and sorbets, 64 of these are available as milkshakes. Flavours include peanut butter chocolate swirl, chocolate chip fudge and orange Creamsicle. Two sugar-free flavours are also available — caramel crunch and caramel macchiato.

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Peters' Drive-In

5
219 16 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1J9

A beloved drive-though burger joint that also features walkup windows, Peters’ Drive-In is located just west of the busy intersection of 16th Avenue Northwest and Edmonton Trail. Patrons often pair a burger and a massive order of fries with an ultra-thick Peters’ shake. Served large or small, you’re welcome to mix flavours that include vanilla, butterscotch, pineapple and toasted marshmallow.

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