Sign up for our newsletter to get daily recipes and food news in your inbox! Anyone got any other suggestions? Another stated, "Loved this one surprisingly, couldn't believe this was Burger King. Perhaps that's because, when sandwiched between a nicely-grilled hot dog and absolutely incredible Five Guys bacon, the sweetness of Kraft American Cheese actually becomes a nice complimentary note. Other than the classic diner shake, fast-food places tend to have at least one version of the chocolate milkshake on their menu for people to indulge in. 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. Because I doubt anyone is going to Burger King for milkshakes. Ahhhh, he sighed, contentedly, in between bites. Almond butter milkshake =better. You dont really have options here, chocolate is better than vanilla, but if you love vanilla, go for it. And although a vanilla milkshake base is best, you can also use strawberry ice cream (or aberry gelato) for a "very berry" flavor. Now if they used bacon grease instead of ice cream Peanut ButterSweet Jesus is this delicious. Five Guys is the refined grown-up version of dipping your fries in a Frosty. Just as the plain hot dog ranked last among its kind, the plain hamburger simply could not compete with its more dressed-up brethren. Don't get us wrong, the hamburger meat alone pulls it ahead in the ranking by a good bit. Toppings. Best Milkshake Combo? Or, change the whole game with chunks of iced cake in place of the iced cookies. Unexpectedly great! With a McDonalds shake, thats all you can really hope for. I ordered an everything milkshake from Five Guys. Although this hot spot is known for its burgers and fries, the chocolate shake from Five Guys was surprisingly authentic tasting. In execution, however, because of the unfortunate aforementioned cheese choice, the flavor combination is simply not worth treating yourself to. They have a range of flavors from the simple to the more unexpected, like bacon. every day. Banana . 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 . We ordered this milkshake topped with whipped cream and would advise against you doing the same. Malted MilkThis one isn't bad, but it's clearly meant to be mixed with its peers rather than stand on its own. It may sound odd, but it tastes great. navigator.sendBeacon('https://www.google-analytics.com/collect', payload); Good! Each time, I saw char on the meat, hand-formed patties that broke apart easily, a well-griddled bun that didnt get soggy, and the exclusive use of American cheese, which is THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE CHEESE on burgers. Salted caramel, chocolate, oreo cookies, and malted milk. Experiment with blending different combinations of popular candies and candy bars into your milkshake. For starters, it didn't transport as well as others. If you love cheesecake but arent too crazy about strawberry, Sonic also makes a regular cheesecake and an Oreo cheesecake shake. No problem. So well have to rely on the old memory for this one. Add in chocolate pieces or chocolate chips. Plant-based burgers, blind taste testing ketchup, knocking back shots of olive oil there comes a time when a food writer must ask his editor: Do I ever get to eat anything fun?, But Dane, he replies. When his own five sons began considering careers, he presented them with two possible paths: start a business or go to college. Don't have the beans for cold-brewed coffee or espresso? Of course, it could just be the simple yet profound combination of cheese and bread that gets fans so excited for Five Guys grilled cheese. It's a BLT, after all, with a strong emphasis on the "B." It comes with a straw, were including it. Others thought the lighter chocolate taste was great. While the mushroom taste was barely noticeable while actually eating, they are frighteningly apparent when just looking at the sandwich. Five Guys Burgers & Fries is the largest fast-casual burger chain by a longshot. If anything, this milkshake is a little bit too thick, sometimes causing your straw to bend with the pressure it takes to drink it. Courtesy of Five Guys . Sadly, she was alone in this as our other tasters were not a fan of this frozen concoction. They arent perfect (they tend to undercook the griddled onions, which doesnt allow them to properly caramelize), but they are definitely in the In-N-Out,/Shake Shack pantheon of quality fast-casual burger chains that sit above all the other major players. (Sorry not the best visual to lead into a food article with.). This stuff tastes like sugared air. Sometimes Jack in the Box has a Mint Oreo Cookie Shake. It boasts 16 milkshake flavorsfrom classics like chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, to more elaborate options like cotton candy, peppermint chocolate chip, and Reese's . We think the peanut oil plays a larger role here than the restaurant gives it credit for, too. Consider raspberries, blueberries, cherries, blackberries, currants and other berries as well. At Five Guys, the milkshakes are made with just a few simple ingredients: primarily milk, nonfat milk, sugar, whey, and whatever toppings you choose to have mixed in to your creation, so you know exactly what you're getting when you order one of these hand-spun milkshakes. A post shared by (@danalderson31). It's rich, sweet and just a little salty. Their Cajun Style fries are the perfect combo of new and spicy, not to mention classically rendered. I am sorry, House of Whopper. Brew it well. Five Guys is an all-American bastion of fast food, while the hot dog is an unquestionably American meal in its own right. I wouldn't order it." Unfortunately, I wasnt able to refresh my memory on this particular milkshake as there are only four locations in Southern California and the closest Steak n Shake to me is temporarily closed for the foreseeable future. Is it the bread? Five Guys describes their fries as "hot, fresh, boardwalk style fries, made to order each and every time." Use homemade chocolate syrupor gourmet chocolate sauce instead of the usual Hershey's syrup. Sorry, can't help you here. Add a bit of vanilla bean if desired. However, even a drawback like that feels small when you consider how small of a price it is to pay for the benefit of tasting Five Guys greatest meat options together. The smaller form factor is great a mini shake is only about nine ounces and its only 365 calories. Thats an insult to chocolate milkshakes. 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. The first on the Five Guys secret menu is the all-famous Five Guys patty melt. The extra spice in the "Cajun" fries are clearly superior to the regular fries, and I very much appreciated the fact that they wrote on a chalkboard where the potatoes came from that day (last visit it was B&S Farms in Saint Anthony, Idaho). How I did it:Over the course of two weeks, I went to two Northern California Five Guys a total of three times. It had everything: Whipped Cream . I hate to give Chick-fil-A the top spot because theyre so easy to dunk on and are pretty generally overrated, but credit where credit is due, this is the best milkshake in the fast-food universe. Because dammit if that Sam Adams-swilling street poet didnt sum it up perfectly. When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. The consistency is dense, but not so dense that its hard to drink. Be careful not to suck any chocolate chips down your throat without chewing, though. If you're looking for something plain, the bacon meat edges out the burger. One editor said this shake was creamy and delicious and that it "tastes like chocolate soft serve. But they just couldnt nail the flavor for any of their three shake flavors (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry). Cappuccino. Milkshakes Mix-Ins. 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). McDonalds uses vanilla ice cream, Wendys isnt really a milkshake, but Carls Jr uses actual scoops of ice cream, and the depth of flavor that real ice cream has over a generic vanilla soft serve base sets this one notably higher than those ranked below it. The bottom half of the bun was so soggy beneath the stack of vegetables that it could not hold them together. They'renot the same, but they are very good. ", RELATED:We Tried 7 Chocolate Ice Creams & This One Is the Best. Five Guys gets points for using Ghirardelli chocolate syrup in their milkshakes, and more points for having bacon as a milkshake mix-in option. I ate the entire thing AFTER I'd sampled two burgers, two hot dogs, two other sandwiches, two orders of fries, and two milkshakes. But you dont need all that flair, Jack in the Box Oreo Milkshake. The real substance of this shake is so delicious that you won't want to waste time on a fairly generic and sweet tuft of whipped cream before getting to the real good stuff. Any more, and you'd lose that incredible peanut oil under-layer. Otherwise I guess go for chocolate if you must. 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 they lose points on the price. Stop complaining about In-N-Outs fries, just dip them in the shake its a better experience than the Frosty could ever give you. This bad boy is not much to look at, to be sure. 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. Top with freshly whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Five Guys' passion for food is shared with our fans, which is why we never compromise. In a few weeks, I wont have any more excuses and promise that theyll both start showing up in these reviews! With their bacon dog, Five Guys inches ever closer to solving the issues their plain dog and cheese dog encounter. When thats an option grab that, otherwise stick to the OG. The chocolate is easily the best flavor, its subtle and not overpowering, giving you a nice balance between chocolate and the vanilla base. A post shared by Tricia Reed (@rfamilyprism). 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