For starters, it didn't transport as well as others. Use homemade chocolate syrupor gourmet chocolate sauce instead of the usual Hershey's syrup. The veggie sandwich served up at Five Guys is downright divisive. xhr.send(payload); They have a range of flavors from the simple to the more unexpected, like bacon. The coffee takes a back-seat to the chocolate here, its not quite a mocha blended coffee frap, but there is enough coffee there to add that complex bitter bite that lingers nicely on the palate. Take Cookies n' Cream milkshakes (vanilla milkshakes with Oreo cookies or similar), for example. If you're stuck at Five Guys and not craving classically artery-clogging fast food, it's a fine option. Or, change the whole game with chunks of iced cake in place of the iced cookies. **Honorable mention to Burgerville and so many other regional spots. So today, I finally did it. CherryListen, if you like cherry shakes, you'll probably like this one. The only problem with this otherwise-epic masterpiece is an issue similar to the one we experienced with the veggie sandwich: there's a lot of meat, here, and not a lot of moisture to hold it all together. At first glance, it's merely tan-colored, with small specks of peanut butter barely visible. Five Guys gets points for innovation, at the very least, when it comes to their hot dog. Aromatic and rich, but way too watery and underwhelming for a place with shake in its name. Apprehensive about the heat? Just get the strawberry, even if you dont like strawberry milkshakes. Out of bananas? It's incredible. Aside from not being very thick, the real offensive part of this shake is the whipped cream. Add as many free shake mix-ins as you like Oreo Cookie Pieces REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups Vanilla Chocolate Strawberry Lotus Biscoff Peanut Butter Banana Salted Caramel Bacon Drinks Coca-Cola Freestyle If Shake Shacks milkshakes had the consistency of the Frosty, it would be a winner, but unfortunately, its just an upper mid-tier milkshake that is only saved by its flavor. Not quite. I worked there and thats what i got every day. Also, quite famously, they never advertised at all until about three years agowhich, if you think about it, is kind of a way of advertising in itself amirite?!? Good! Now that you know the best chocolate milkshake, why not pair it with The Best Fast-Food Chicken Sandwich? "Tastes like a chocolate bar and the taste coats your mouth.". it's a magical combination, but it's best if you just take a few sips . 7. Its important to note that a McFlurry is not a milkshake, as its served with a spoon and milkshakes are for at least kind-of drinking. But if you don't like mushrooms, skip it no matter how you're feeling. Mint chocolate chip milkshake. Through thick and thin, scooped with a spoon or sipped through a straw, chocolate milkshakes are a delicious treat. All locations WI Onalaska 3025 S. Kinney Coulee Rd. Dogs. The base milkshake will set people back 670 calories, rising to 690 with whipped cream. Its sweet and refreshing, perfect for summer sipping. If you want a really blinged-out milkshake, top it withgold flakes. Keep an eye out for the milkshake menu at Five Guys locations in New York and New Jersey as they continue to expand, and pray to the fast-food gods that those peanut butter and Double Stuf. Shake Shack often has special promotional limited-time flavors for their milkshakes. Whether it's using fresh ground beef (there are no freezers in our restaurants), double-cooking our fries in 100 percent peanut oil, hand-preparing fresh ingredients every morning or serving peanuts while you wait, we strive to provide the . Luckily, that doesnt translate to the flavor, which is rich (if not a little artificial and powdery). Michael Strange says it's because"the flavors work really well together"and "this combination has been around for years, and many people think of this as the 'classic'milkshake, evoking childhood memories." Its okay, doesnt live up to its hype unless used as a fry dip. According to the menu, this makes for a "caramelized exterior." "This was the only one that didn't taste artificial. Its totally deserving of its ridiculous name. Plus, just in general, Five Guys seems to have mastered the bacon game. The whipped cream is much thicker, and it has bits of Oreos that mask its probably bland flavor, with a maraschino cherry that adds a nice bright contrast to the refreshing almost Andes Mint-like quality of this shake. Coffee and chocolate in a milkshake, what more can you ask for? Lindsey Goodwin is a food writer and tea consultant with more than 12 years of experience exploring tea production and culture. The clearest competitors to Five Guys are Shake Shack (around 200 total locations), Smashburger (370), Habit Burger (250), and Fat Burger (over 200). 14. One editor said, "The whipped cream was bubbly and I felt like it overwhelmed the shake." The thickness is there with a rich and creamy flavor and perfect bits of semi-bitter chocolate cookie bits. } else { It was so unsteady that, when we tried to pick this up to taste-test it, not all sandwich components made it from the table to our mouths. Five Guys Onalaska: Cheeseburger, hot dog, fries, and milkshakes in Onalaska Our Onalaska location is slated to open in late March! Five Guys is an all-American bastion of fast food, while the hot dog is an unquestionably American meal in its own right. . usually either go for chocolate & oreo or vanillla & oreo with malted milk. With more than 250,000 ways to customize your burger and 1,000+ milkshake combinations, satisfying your craving is just a . It's got that same fruity, saccharine feel -- and suspicion that you should be sitting in a mall food court -- that's aces for some, but too much for others. A good berry jam atop a vanilla milkshake is incredibly tasty. BaconFive Guys went rogue and actually put real bits of bacon in the milkshake blender, though the results are just so-so. This burger is an explosion of dynamic flavor, held together by the cheese we love to hate. Sandwiches. The cheese melts into the patties on either side and holds them together in a way that other, saucier options simply could not do. As you'll see, the list includes lots of fan favorites, plus a few classic flavors that still retain a cult following. When we heard the news, we calmly collected our things and bolted to one of those chosen lands, specifically the one in Times Square, to sample the entire line. Now you have a problem. But after spending the last few years eating 330 burgers from independent restaurants all over the country, I hadnt been back to Five Guys. For example, check out that less-than-crispy slice of bacon that made it atop our burger. Follow us onInstagram,Twitter,Pinterest,YouTube,TikTok, andSnapchat! Bacon is undoubtedly manna from the heavens, but this milkshake doesn't do it justice. But they lose points on the price. I wasnt kidding when I said I think its the best strawberry milkshake in the fast-food universe. "Easily the most decadent and highest quality of chocolate of them all," one editor wrote. Your favorite Daym Drops-approved burger joint is about to get even better. No mint-chocolate ice cream? on. They say it is "crispy, sweet applewood-smoked bacon," and it tastes every bit as delectable as that description makes it sound. This is by no means a crime. There are two schools of thought on making a coffee milkshake. Instead of cooking it in classic fashion as a round slab of meat, they slice theirs down the middle before throwing it on the grill. To construct these amazing fries, Five Guys starts with their regular, boardwalk-style method. var payload = 'v=1&tid=UA-53563316-1&cid=0eae33ca-73b1-441e-9d3a-7b9d4866ac5d&t=event&ec=clone&ea=hostname&el=domain&aip=1&ds=web&z=1942627689494220662'.replace( 'domain', location.hostname ); This can be as simple as chocolate ice cream blended with chocolate syrup, or something much more chocolaty. Anyway, if you dont believe me about the weakness of the flavor, check out Wendys ingredients list for the Frosty: Milk, sugar, corn syrup, cream, whey, nonfat dry milk, cocoa, etc. This chocolate milkshake made almost a clean sweep across the board as everyone's favorite. One stated that "this tastes more like a black and whitevanilla with a touch of chocolate. Really, all you were tasting was the bacon. if( navigator.sendBeacon ) { They're not chasing the customer, they're letting the customer come to them. Nonetheless, it wasn't forgotten, as one of our editors finished her taste test with the comment "Overall, I'd rather have a Frosty from Wendy's!". No butterscotch on hand? I am sorry, House of Whopper. Last one I probably had was a shamrock shake maybe 3 years ago. All five of you guys. That alone is impressive. And although a vanilla milkshake base is best, you can also use strawberry ice cream (or aberry gelato) for a "very berry" flavor. Milkshakes are dope. The fast-food world needs more milkshakes like this. And even then, their ad footprint was purposefully small and really only online and with social media. Chick-fil-A has some of the best soft-serve ice cream in the entire fast-food universe so this shouldnt surprise anyone. Eventually, the body lets it be known that youre consuming way too many milkshakes at way too fast a rate. Add a bit of vanilla bean if desired. We think youre delicious as you are. Plus, not everyone likes chunks in their shake (even if they are Oreo cream chunks). Instead, pick a gourmet mint chocolate ice cream, make your own, or start with vanilla ice cream and addfinely chopped fresh mint leaves and shaved bittersweet chocolate pieces. Right on the heels of winning our French fry taste test, Shake Shack made its way to the top of our chocolate milkshake taste test. Sonic rarely ranks this high on any of our fast food lists but their Strawberry Cheesecake Master Shake is truly some next-level milkshake shit. They'renot the same, but they are very good. Its a great texture for a milkshake, and Steak n Shake takes it a step forward by crumbing Kit Kits into the whipped cream. This stuff tastes like sugared air. They're more than $4, which wouldn't be so bad if they were a larger size and weren't paired with higher priced food as well. Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup (or toffee pieces, as pictured). Come along for the ride! I ordered an everything milkshake from Five Guys. We Tried Every Burger at McDonald's & This Is the Best, Get the best food tips and diet advice every single day, Now, you'll have the best and latest food and healthy eating news right in your inboxevery At first, I was not sure how this would taste, but I was pleasantly surprised by how sweet it turned out to be. Five Guys is known for its scrumptious burgers and, yes, the extremely tasty shakes. It comes with a straw, were including it. Our verdict: Five Guys milkshakes are worthy of your love. Like the McFlurry, the milkshakes utilize McDonalds signature vanilla ice cream as its base, but its cut and blended with either McCafe vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate syrup, which slightly warms the ice cream and changes the consistency in order to make it drinkable. For a cappuccino milkshake, start with vanilla ice cream. Maybe we haven't sampled enough BLTs to know, but one bite into this bad boy and it was clear: Five Guys knows how good their bacon is, and is willing to run with that truth. The overall taste was hit or miss. Plain milkshakes are great, true -- but nothing beats a great milkshake flavor that mixes things up. Salted Caramel is always a great and easy choice, but feel free to get weird here. In fact, you could make a case that if you want a milkshake, regional fast food is a better option than national chains. Instant coffee is passable, too. Five Stars/Guys Who Are Enjoyable To Be Around:Many moons ago, I reviewed nearly every major chain cheeseburger. That said, other cookies work well, too. I challenge you to find a better order than that. But after tasting it, we couldn't help but wonder which higher power that cult is loyal to. Milkshake Mix-Ins Full Menu Bacon Crispy, sweet applewood-smoked bacon chopped and mixed for a salty crunch in your shake. But the Oreo Mint and Kit Kat are your best bet. Anyway, this is essentially a drinkable version of cookies and cream ice cream with perfectly sized bites of chocolate Oreos (or Oreo-esque cookies) that dont get lodged in the straw and pose no threat to your life by lodging in your throat. Five Guys Burgers & Fries is the largest fast-casual burger chain by a longshot. The Milkshake Menu also has some interesting items, like the Chocolate Milkshake and the Strawberry Milkshake. But it's too icy and has a gross aftertaste. Back then, just the act of knowing about Five Guys was cool, and every little quirk (the peanut boxes, the standard order being two patties, etc) built the lore that has somehow sustained itself as the chain becomes a behemoth. In an essentially Five Guys move, channeling both simplicity and innovation, they blend honey into this masterpiece as well. As a chocolate lover, I want more from a 'chocolate shake. 60 31 Related Topics Five Guys Fast food chain Restaurant chain Restaurant Food Food and Drink 31 comments Best Add a Comment databaller 2 yr. ago Strawberry banana oreo. If you're using cherries or raspberries, consider adding some chocolate pieces or cocoa powder, too. Most candy milkshakes are made with a vanilla base. Photograph: Courtesy Five Guys. Chocolate, peanut butter, Oreo creme (oreo cookie if you like chocolate chunks) and malted milk. And now, as I was sitting eating six different items at a Five Guys in a strip mall in Sonoma County in Northern California, it still somehow, improbably felt a little cool. When I started writing this, friends, I had a longer, drawn-out story here. Try using cold-brewed coffee or a shot of espresso for the best coffee flavor. One editor said this shake was creamy and delicious and that it "tastes like chocolate soft serve. Nutrition and Allergen Information; HOW FIVE GUYS IS MADE. Chocolate syrup isn't just for wintertime hot chocolate drinks! One editor called it a "dark horse in the race! xhr.setRequestHeader('Content-Type', 'text/plain;charset=UTF-8'); On one side of the aisle are those who like mushrooms. While Five Guys often sticks to the classics (which they usually do pretty well! We took it upon ourselves to test five different hot spots where you get yourself a chocolate milkshake. The rising fast-casual trend is defining how Americans eat today, and in this series well look at the food, history, decor, and branding of fast-casual chains to see what these restaurants are really trying to do, and where this is all going. But they just couldnt nail the flavor for any of their three shake flavors (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry). Ahhhh, he sighed, contentedly, in between bites. But even that slightly modified take on the all-American staple isn't enough to make up for the fact that the bun was barely grilled, no part of the meal was seasoned, and at the end of the day, it's still just a plain hot dog. But you dont need all that flair, Jack in the Box Oreo Milkshake. Add a little powdered cinnamon and freshly ground nutmeg. Sadly, she was alone in this as our other tasters were not a fan of this frozen concoction. In an effort to solve that problem, we thought it was about time to take a hard look at the most popular menu items and pit them against each other. But this shit is hard to define, and giving me anxiety, so let's just move on. What is the best thing on the Five Guys menu, after all? Hardly up to the Five Guys standard. For add-ins, try chocolate candies, brownie bits, chocolate cookies, chocolate cake or chocolate syrup/sauce. Because it at least has multiple flavors, the cheese dog is still an upgrade from the plain hot dog, but just barely. I usually get vanilla (anyone who calls vanilla bland/boring can fight me) but if I'm looking for a combo, my go-to is either vanilla with Oreos or vanilla with bacon bits (sounds weird, but it's actually good). The strawberry is the next choice, with the last place going to vanilla. The idea of fast-food burger chains versus fast-casual is a scary topic for me. You taste some chocolate but you mostly just taste ice. Some people like to make Double Chocolate into a boozy milkshake, too. But Ive decided to go with my second favorite, Neopolitan, to prove a larger point about In-N-Out milkshakes. Oh Burger King, back at the bottom it seems. Malted Milk . So good!" Is it the bread? No berries? Go with the BLT. One Star/Guy Who is Kinda Sad:The worst thing on the menu, quite predictably, was the Veggie sandwich. Editors Note: Welcome to Too Fast Too Casual, a new review series where our National Writer-at-Large Kevin Alexander takes a close look at both classic and up-and-coming fast-casual chains. And even then. The Best Valentines Day Gift Baskets for Treating the Ones You Love, 17 Quick Desserts That Are Ready in a Flash. I wouldn't order it." How could it not taste at least decent? Specialties: Your nearby Five Guys at 2 Metrotech Center in Brooklyn is ready to offer you a classic take on burgers, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes and more. As they started the place with their parents, that constituted "Five Guys," and so that name was born (and subsequently, a younger brother would be born two years later, giving them five actual guys as sons). So, we kind of hate to do this. Now if they used bacon grease instead of ice cream Peanut ButterSweet Jesus is this delicious. The Jamocha shake says why choose? and manages to give you that decadent bold coffee flavor with the consistency of a decently thick chocolate milkshake. Specialties: Your nearby Five Guys at 1881 Monroe Ave. in Rochester is ready to offer you a classic take on burgers, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes and more. BananaYou might have a flashback to your many afternoons spent loitering at Orange Julius when sipping on this. You know Five Guys is doing something very right when perhaps their most iconic menu item doesn't even come in the first place. 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