The 100 top-rated shakes & malts in Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is oatmeal banana shake at Tiztal Cafe (4631 N Clark St), with a flavor score of 95 out of 100 from 25 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
The oatmeal banana shake impresses with its creamy texture and rich flavor, leaving a lasting impression on many.
The banana chocolate and peanut butter milkshakes are incredibly rich and flavorful, consistently praised for their amazing taste and generous portions.
The baklava milkshake receives rave reviews for its perfect chunks, unique flavor, and rich, decadent texture that keeps customers coming back.
The milkshakes are consistently praised for their delicious flavors, creamy texture, and generous portions that leave a lasting impression.
The oatmeal shake is creamy, delicious, and reminiscent of an oatmeal cookie, making it a favorite among many.
The oatmeal milkshake is consistently praised for its delicious, creamy texture and unique flavor, making it a must-try.
The malted vanilla is praised for its creamy texture and nostalgic flavor reminiscent of a fluffy milkshake.
Milkshakes are described as amazing, huge, and flavorful, with unique options like dark chocolate and strawberry oreo.
Thick and creamy milkshakes in various flavors, like peanut butter and Oreo, consistently impress with their deliciousness and generous portion sizes.
The Thai Iced Tea milkshake and peanut butter shake receive rave reviews for their rich, creamy texture and unique flavors.
The horchata milkshake is creamy, rich, and delicious, often described as addicting with hints of cinnamon and sweetness.
Thick and creamy milkshakes in flavors like banana and cantaloupe receive rave reviews for their deliciousness and freshness.
Thick, creamy milkshakes in amazing flavors like cinnamon apple pie and strawberry banana leave everyone craving more.
The oatmeal milkshake is a standout favorite, praised for its sweet, cinnamony flavor and creamy texture.
The huckleberry shake is praised for its refreshing, sweet, and tart flavors, making it a must-try dessert.
The oat milk shakes are creamy, flavorful, and offer unique varieties like peanut butter, strawberry shortcake, and pineapple upside-down cake.
The milkshakes are thick, creamy, and delicious, with standout flavors like peanut butter chocolate and cookie dough that leave a lasting impression.
Decadent milkshakes made with house-made ice cream, including unique flavors like coconut, coffee, and basil, receive rave reviews.
The oatmeal shake combines creamy horchata-like flavors with cinnamon and a smooth texture, leaving a lasting impression on all who try it.
Milkshakes are rich, creamy, and generously portioned, with flavors like blueberry cheesecake and Ferrero Rocher that keep customers coming back.
The Mexicana milkshake impresses with its rich chocolate flavor and hint of cinnamon, while the fudge banana nut shake delights with pecans.
The Ferrero and Oreo milkshakes are consistently praised for their rich flavors and creamy textures that leave cups empty.
Milkshakes are super fresh, delicious, and come in various flavors like strawberry and chocomilk with cinnamon, making them a favorite.
The milkshakes, especially the strawberry and melon varieties, are praised for their refreshing flavors and perfect sweetness.
The Mamey milkshake is creamy and delicious, praised for its smooth texture and balanced sweetness, making it a favorite.
Thick, creamy milkshakes in unique flavors like butterscotch and salty caramel pretzel consistently impress with their rich taste and texture.
Thick, hand-scooped milkshakes with rich flavors like Nutella-strawberry and banana-nutella consistently impress with their creamy texture and freshness.
Thick, delicious milkshakes in various flavors, especially chocolate and strawberry, consistently impress with their generous portions and creamy texture.
The milkshake features freeze-dried vanilla ice cream with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and crispy potato bits for a nostalgic twist.
Thick and delicious milkshakes with a variety of flavors, including chocolate peanut butter and caramel Oreo, receive high praise.
The Oreo milkshake is thick and loaded with flavor, while the strawberry shake features fresh strawberries that enhance its deliciousness.
Thick, flavorful milkshakes like chocolate and Oreo receive high praise for their deliciousness and generous portions.
The Nutella and Oreo milkshakes receive high praise for their rich flavors, making them a favorite among many patrons.
The vegan shake is outrageously delicious, rich, and satisfying, often topped with whipped cream, nuts, and chocolate chips.
The brownie milkshake and classic vanilla shake receive high praise for their rich flavors and creamy textures, making them must-tries.
Handmade milkshakes are a highlight, with flavors like chocolate and strawberry cheesecake, praised for their rich, thick texture.
The milkshakes are rich and thick, with flavors like strawberry and chocolate marshmallow, earning high praise for their deliciousness.
The strawberry milkshake is praised for its creamy texture and fruity flavor, making it a must-try treat.
Indulgent milkshakes with creative toppings like cookie chunks, s'mores, and fruity flavors delight customers with their rich texture and generous portions.
The horchata milkshake is praised for its perfect balance of sweetness, creamy texture, and delightful hints of cinnamon and banana.
The strawberry milkshake is praised for its perfect consistency and balanced sweetness, making it a standout favorite.
Creamy milkshakes made with scoops of vanilla ice cream and heavy whipped cream receive rave reviews for their deliciousness.
The thick pistachio milkshake, garnished with candied pistachios and caramel, is praised for its outstanding flavor and texture.
Thick and creamy milkshakes, especially the chocolate and strawberry flavors, received high praise for their deliciousness and texture.
The baklava milkshake, featuring actual baklava crumbles, and the peanut butter date shake receive high praise for their delicious flavors.
The rich, thick vegan milkshakes, especially the Oreo and Sea Salt Caramel flavors, receive high praise for their deliciousness.
Creamy and flavorful milkshakes in various varieties, especially chocolate and vanilla, receive high praise for their generous portions.
Best milkshake ever with a delicious mix of coconut and chocolate, plus smooth and creamy textures that everyone loves.
Thick and flavorful milkshakes, especially chocolate and strawberry, receive high praise for their deliciousness and satisfying texture.
The chocolate shake is praised for being extremely thick and creamy, with a classic Hershey syrup flavor.
Thick, creamy milkshakes with just the right amount of sweetness consistently impress and are often the highlight of meals.
Thick, creamy milkshakes in various flavors, like caramel and chocolate peanut butter, receive high praise for their rich taste.
The Chocolate Malt is praised for its rich flavor, while the Cinnamon Toast Crunch milkshake delights with its sweet, crunchy texture.
Creamy, thick milkshakes with rich flavors, including strawberry and chocolate, are consistently praised as a delightful dessert option.
Thick, rich milkshakes made with quality ice cream, featuring flavors like chocolate and cookies and cream, receive high praise.
The churro milkshake, featuring soft churros and rich flavors, receives high praise for its deliciousness and creative combinations.
The malts are praised for being thick, creamy, and delicious, often described as nostalgic and better than competitors.
Creamy milkshakes like Nutella and Mazapan, paired with fresh churros, create a delightful treat that many enjoyed.
Thick milkshakes, reminiscent of homemade ice cream, receive high praise for their rich flavor and satisfying texture.
The salted caramel and cookies and cream milkshakes are praised for their rich flavors and thick, satisfying texture.
The chocolate shake impresses with its rich, thick consistency and deliciously intense chocolaty flavor, making it a must-try.
Thick milkshakes come in unique flavors like Nutella and cookie, often topped with a cute mini donut.
The chocolate cake shake impresses with its thick, fudgy texture and generous chunks of cake, making it a must-try treat.
Thick milkshakes, praised for their rich and creamy texture, are a must-try, especially with an optional alcohol shot.
Milkshakes are consistently praised for their deliciousness, with flavors like chocolate malts and Oreo delighting both kids and adults.
Rich, hand-dipped milkshakes, especially the chocolate and Oreo varieties, are praised for their creamy texture and delightful taste.
Thick, creamy milkshakes, especially the spotted cow and cookies and cream flavors, receive high praise for their deliciousness.
The Oreo crème brûlée milkshake is praised for its creamy texture, rich Oreo flavor, and delightful brûlée topping.
The Oreo and strawberry milkshakes are creamy and delicious, earning high praise for their rich flavors and satisfying texture.
The Oreo milkshake stands out for its rich flavor and generous whipped cream topping, making it a favorite treat.
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