Milkshakes are a fairly simple recipe, but we all know that not all milkshakes are created equal. Whether you’re a classic vanilla milkshake person or decadent chocolate with all the extras, we’ve got the scoop (pun intended) on where to get the very best milkshakes in Louisiana.

  1. Borden’s (Lafayette)

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Marla Hardesty/Google For an old school parlor experience, head on down to Borden’s, the last remaining Borden’s Ice Cream parlor in the country. Their homemade ice cream is what takes these milkshakes from good to great, and the nostalgic atmosphere is just an added bonus!

  1. Just Chillin (Mandeville)

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Just Chillin Mandeville/Facebook Just Chillin offers roughly 30 flavors of homemade ice cream, so you certainly have options when it comes to building your perfect milkshake. There’s plenty of seating outdoors, too, because we all know the best milkshakes are enjoyed outside in the shade.

  1. Creole Creamery (New Orleans)

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Amy Malm/Google For one of the most unique milkshakes you’ve ever had, pay a visit to Creole Creamery in New Orleans. Their homemade flavors include both traditional and non-traditional flavors that will pique your curiosity. How about a lavender milkshake to cool you down?

  1. Duffy’s Diner (New Iberia)

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Pat S./Trip Advisor You’ll feel like you’ve been blasted to the past when you step inside this retro, ’50s-themed diner in New Iberia. Ice cream floats, malts, and sundaes are just a few of your options, but their milkshakes are the real winner.

  1. Frey’s Smoked Meats (New Orleans)

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Frey Smoked Meat Co./Facebook They may be known for their hearty meat plates, but the hidden gem on the menu here is definitely the massive milkshakes.

  1. Grub Burger Bar (Shreveport)

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Steven L./Trip Advisor When you want to satisfy your sweet tooth, a milkshake from Grub Burger Bar will do the trick. These massive milkshakes are a meal in themselves, but you’ll want to accompany your delicious milkshake with one of their big juicy burgers.

  1. Old Town Slidell Soda Shop (Slidell)

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George Tassin/Google Tucked away in Slidell’s Historic District, this nostalgic soda shop will charm you from the moment you walk in. Chow down on hot dogs and fries and then wash it down with one of their signature old-school milkshakes.

  1. Twisted Root Burger Co. (Shreveport)

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Twisted Root Burger Co./Facebook With over 10 different milkshake flavors to choose from, you’ll be in milkshake heaven when you visit Twisted Root Burger. From Oreo & Amaretto to bananas Foster, these are some of the most unique flavors around.

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Marla Hardesty/Google

For an old school parlor experience, head on down to Borden’s, the last remaining Borden’s Ice Cream parlor in the country. Their homemade ice cream is what takes these milkshakes from good to great, and the nostalgic atmosphere is just an added bonus!

Erik Johansen/Google

Just Chillin Mandeville/Facebook

Just Chillin offers roughly 30 flavors of homemade ice cream, so you certainly have options when it comes to building your perfect milkshake. There’s plenty of seating outdoors, too, because we all know the best milkshakes are enjoyed outside in the shade.

Samantha Potvin/Google

Amy Malm/Google

For one of the most unique milkshakes you’ve ever had, pay a visit to Creole Creamery in New Orleans. Their homemade flavors include both traditional and non-traditional flavors that will pique your curiosity. How about a lavender milkshake to cool you down?

BrendaB1967/Trip Advisor

Pat S./Trip Advisor

You’ll feel like you’ve been blasted to the past when you step inside this retro, ’50s-themed diner in New Iberia. Ice cream floats, malts, and sundaes are just a few of your options, but their milkshakes are the real winner.

Google Maps

Frey Smoked Meat Co./Facebook

They may be known for their hearty meat plates, but the hidden gem on the menu here is definitely the massive milkshakes.

Management/Trip Advisor

Steven L./Trip Advisor

When you want to satisfy your sweet tooth, a milkshake from Grub Burger Bar will do the trick. These massive milkshakes are a meal in themselves, but you’ll want to accompany your delicious milkshake with one of their big juicy burgers.

Jan Selmer/Google

George Tassin/Google

Tucked away in Slidell’s Historic District, this nostalgic soda shop will charm you from the moment you walk in. Chow down on hot dogs and fries and then wash it down with one of their signature old-school milkshakes.

Russell C./Trip Advisor

Twisted Root Burger Co./Facebook

With over 10 different milkshake flavors to choose from, you’ll be in milkshake heaven when you visit Twisted Root Burger. From Oreo & Amaretto to bananas Foster, these are some of the most unique flavors around.

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Address: Creole Creamery, 4924 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USAAddress: Old Town Slidell Soda Shop, 301 Cousin St, Slidell, LA 70458, USAAddress: Borden’s Ice Cream Shoppe, 1103 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501, USAAddress: 3799 LA-22, Mandeville, LA 70471, USAAddress: 1106 Center St, New Iberia, LA 70560, USAAddress: Twisted Root Burger Co., 8690 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106, USAAddress: Grub Burger Bar, 1370 E 70th St #100, Shreveport, LA 71105, USAAddress: Frey Smoked Meat Co., 4141 Bienville St #110, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA