June 20 marks National Vanilla Milkshake Day—a perfect excuse to celebrate and beat the heat with a cool, creamy treat. Why not take this opportunity to explore the rich variety of milkshakes that Western Queens has to offer? Whether you prefer the sweet decadence of salted caramel, the timeless appeal of handspun classics, or the innovative twist of vegan options, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Dive into these delicious ice-cold delights, ideal for cooling off on these hot summer days.
Matcha milkshake
If you’re looking to try something tasty and unique, T Swirl Crepe offers several delicious shake flavors, including a matcha milkshake made with their sweet and creamy matcha gelato. Other noteworthy shakes to try are their dark chocolate or berry milkshakes.
T swirl crepe | 36-16 30th Ave., Astoria
Additional Queens locations in Flushing, Forest Hills, Bayside, Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights
Pistachio baklava milkshake
SLDR pays perfect homage to the Greek community with its pistachio baklava milkshake. This hand-spun delight is one of their many decadent shakes, made with freshly chopped baklava, pistachio ice cream, chocolate sauce, and caramel.
SLDR Burger Bar | 32-21 Broadway, Astoria
Vegan strawberry shortcake milkshake
Van Leeuwen is a neighborhood favorite for its wide array of vegan choices, including its strawberry shortcake vegan ice cream, perfect for making a sweet and refreshing milkshake. Check out some of their special seasonal flavors.
Van Leeuwen ice cream | 33-01 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria
Organic gluten-free milkshakes
If you’re looking for something simple and classic, Bareburger is the perfect stop for its organic and gluten-free milkshakes. They have flavors like vanilla, chocolate, or coconut, as well as gluten-free salted caramel, banana, and peanut butter with add-on options like strawberry and banana.
Bareburger | 48-19 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City
Additional Queens locations in Astoria, Bayside, and Forest Hills
Hand-spun vanilla shake
Sometimes, you just want something simple, cold, and tasty to enjoy during the summer. Paper Plate, located inside Jax and CO. Food Hall, has the perfect classic hand-spun vanilla shake to satisfy your craving. You can also try their chocolate or cookies and cream shake, hand-spun with Oreo crumbles.
Paper Plate | 28-17 Jackson Ave., Long Island City
Strawberry cheesecake milkshake
Elio’s Ice Cream offers a wide variety of sweet and delicious treats, including a strawberry cheesecake milkshake made with fresh strawberries.
