Milkshakes in Manila

Milkshakes are a treat for children and adults alike. This rich creamy thick drink is made with milk, ice cream, sweeteners and flavorings. This non alcoholic beverage beats the a heat and keeps the head cool and the belly full. Fast food chains to dine in restaurants serve this sinful drink in different variations and goodness. Luckily, Metro Manila houses a pretty good number of restaurants, from fast food chains to humble casual dining, that serve this nutritious drink.

Probably everyone’s favorite pizza joint, Shakey’s serves great pizza and super shakes to complement the already rich meal. The super shakes have done justice to the childhoods of many people and are often shared with the next generations. Their milkshake flavors include chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, mango and coffee. They cost around 100 php to 125 php depending on the size. For the sweet tooth, the vanilla flavor is preferable.

Mcdonald’s has a say when it comes to milkshakes. Being a fast food restaurant, milkshakes are not traditionally prepared by manually mixing the ingredients, instead a machine produces this goodness. Available vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, their milkshakes are ideal after school and for those running along looking for a quick drink. Fans of the hot fudge sundae can taste a glimpse of it in the chocolate milkshake. This drink costs around 55 php to 65 php.

Starr’s Famous Shakes is a little snack place along Katipunan, Quezon City that concentrates on it’s greatest strength: milkshakes! Starr’s gives the milkshake fan a whole new world with 4 unique categories: Starr’s famous milkshakes (classic flavors), do your shake a flavor (make your own shake, Starr’s V.I.P. shake (combination flavors) and Starr’s sugar free flavors (for those counting calories). Classic flavors are banana, caramel, cherry, chocolate, cookies n’ cream, latte, strawberry, vanilla and mixberry. Classic shakes go for 80 php. In do your shake a flavor, customers can choose any classic flavor and pick ingredients to make their own unique blend. Toppings such as butterfinger, candy sprinkles, Nestle crunch, wafer sticks and whipped cream can be mixed with almonds, cashew, cheesecake, cookie dough, mint choco, Oreos and more. The V.I.P. milkshakes go for 95 php and some flavors are bubblegum, mixberry and banana, strawberry cheesecake and choco banana split. Probably the ultimate place for milkshakes in terms of diversity and affordability.

Charlie’s Grind and Grills is primarily known as serving some of the best burgers in the Metro. Now they will be known for their milkshake. Charlie’s serves wagyu burgers, black angus burgers, sandwiches, cheesesteaks, wings and truffle fries. To complement all of these, they serve the perfect non alcoholic beverage, their own milkshakes. Their flavors are chocolate, vanilla,black and white, peanut butter, strawberry, caramel and pineapple. This drink goes for around 180 php to 220 php. They are a bit more expensive but totally worth it.