Best Shakes & Malts in Evanston, IL
The 16 top-rated shakes & malts in Evanston, IL, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is milkshakes (all varieties) at elephant + vine (719 Church St), with a flavor score of 93 out of 100 from 44 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
- Ranked #1At elephant + vine719 Church St
The milkshakes are super creamy and rich, with standout flavors like double chocolate, strawberries and cream, and salted caramel pretzel.
- Ranked #2At Habibi In Mediterranean Grill-Evanston825 Church St
- Ranked #3At Cold Stone Creamery1611 Sherman Ave
- Ranked #4At Fatzees1608 Emerson St
- Ranked #5At Joy Yee Noodle519 Davis St
- Ranked #6At Hartigan's Ice Cream Shoppe2909 Central St
Creamy milkshakes come in numerous flavors like mint chocolate chip and blueberry waffle cone, praised for their freshness and generous portions.
- Ranked #7At Potbelly630 Davis Street Ste LL3
The milkshakes, especially the Oreo and chocolate banana varieties, are praised for their rich flavors and delightful cookie garnish.
- Ranked #8At elephant + vine719 Church St
- Ranked #9At Cupitol Coffee & Eatery (Evanston)812 Grove St
- Ranked #10At Steak ’n Shake2209 Oakton St
Milkshakes are praised for their thick texture and flavors like Nutella and chocolate peanut butter, but complaints about long waits and inconsistent quality persist.