September 12th is National Chocolate Milkshake Day, and just that sentence alone kind of makes me want one. 

However, there are so many options when it comes to choosing where to go for this blended deliciousness. In Western New York, there are more superb milkshake places than you can count on your two hands. 

For the last week, we have been counting your votes to figure out where the best milkshakes are in Western New York, and the results are in!

Whether you want a chocolate, vanilla, cookies and cream, or a cheesecake shake, these are the best 15 places in Western New York to go for one. 

  1. Cold Stone Creamery

3464 Amelia Dr, Orchard Park, NY 14127

There is another location near the Walden Galleria. You can design your own shake here.

  1. Antoinette’s Sweets Inc.

5981 Transit Rd, Depew, NY 14043

They use homemade ice cream for their shakes!

  1. Nick Charlap's Ice Cream

7264 Boston State Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075

Family owned and operated for over 50 years.

12.Hertel Avenue Poutine and Cream

1488 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Many people have said you can get “boozy, over the top” milkshakes at Poutine and Cream.

  1. Hibbard's Custard

105 Portage Rd, Lewiston, NY 14092

The place is a vibe itself, but you have to try a shake with Hibbard’s original custard.

  1. Pete-n-Paul’s Pockets

2124 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220

They sell Loganberry shakes – and good ones too.

  1. Strong Hearts Buffalo

295 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14201

Everything sold at Strong Hearts Buffalo is vegan – including their milkshakes! 

  1. The Cereal Spot

547 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222

The Cereal Spot only recently moved to Elmwood Avenue, but it has been a hit when it comes to milkshakes.

  1. Sprinkles Creamery

9114 Alleghany Rd, Corfu, NY 14036

You can get a shake or a spinner from Sprinkles Creamery. 

  1. De Dee’s Dairy

8715 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304

The old school ice cream parlor design really adds to the experience. 

  1. Reids

150 Lake Ave, Lockport, NY 14094

Sure, it’s a hot dog stand, but have you tried their milkshakes? Soo good!

4.Lake Effect Ice Cream

1900 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214

“They have unique flavors that you really can’t find anywhere else.”

  1. Platter’s Chocolate Factory

908 Niagara Falls Blvd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Known for their orange chocolate, they have some pretty good milkshakes, too.

  1. King Condrell’s

2805 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217

King Condrell’s has over 25 flavors of milkshake, and they sell vegan friendly ones too!

1. Taffy’s

3261 Orchard Park Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127

Since 1949, Taffy’s has been the biggest shake icon in Western New York with a nice selection of outdoor seating to enjoy in the summer.

Wherever you go for your milkshake, just keep an eye on your yard. I heard it can bring the boys to it…haha!

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