CLEVELAND, Ohio – Whether you prefer refreshing and fruity or sweet and decadent, a great milkshake can top off a meal or make for the perfect yummy refreshment on a hot summer’s day.

Milkshakes first came on the scene in the late 1800s and were more of an eggnog-styled drink, which included whiskey. But in 1922, a Walgreens employee named Ivan Coulson took the drink mainstream when he added two scoops of ice cream and flavored syrups to create a more family-friendly treat.

Today, milkshakes are an essential part of American foodie culture, and just about everyone has a preferred go-to spot for their favorite shake.

cleveland.com has partnered with Yelp Cleveland to find the best milkshakes available in restaurants in Northeast Ohio, by county according to their reviewers.

Methodology:

This list contains the best milkshakes in the Greater Cleveland area, according to Yelp Cleveland.

Yelp Cleveland identified businesses in the milkshake category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume, and ratings, of reviews.

This list looked at businesses in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit counties. If a local chain appeared on the list more than once, we only included the highest-rated location.

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Here are the results, broken down by county:

CUYAHOGA

No. 1

Tommy’s

1824 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-7757

Yelp rating: 4 stars

Sample review: “The best milkshakes you will EVER have!!!…” – Chris S.

No. 2

Heck’s Cafe

2927 Bridge Ave., Cleveland, 216-861-5464

Yelp rating: 4 stars

Sample review: “…The caramel sea salt milkshake is the best shake I have had in years. A small hidden gem.” – Sara K.

No. 3

Tabletop

1810 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 216-512-3053

Yelp rating: 4.5 stars

Sample review: “Visited Cleveland and this was one of my favorite places. Good prices for drinks. Would recommend the spiked milkshake.” – Michael A.

No. 4

Cleveland Vegan

17112 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-221-0201

Yelp rating: 4.5 stars

Sample review: “Went here for the first time last week. Happy to say they’ve found a new customer. Food was fantastic!…The milkshake stole the show, by far the best milkshake I’ve ever had! I don’t know what they do so differently but whatever they are doing it’s working!” – Daniel R.

No. 5

Rebol

101 W. Superior Ave., Cleveland, 216-505-5898

Yelp rating: 4.5 stars

Sample review: “YUM! I love this place…I also had the PB Honey Milkshake, which is one of the best milkshakes I have ever had in my life. So yummy! Not too much peanut butter.” – Marisa M.

No. 6

The Jolly Scholar

Thwing Student Ctr., 11111 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-368-0090

Yelp rating: 4 stars

Sample review: “Milkshakes…cookies n creme, peanut butter, caramel brownies…if you need a quick and extreme boost in sugar, go for it.” – Jason K.

No. 7

Good Company

1200 W 76th St., Cleveland, 216-331-0318

Yelp rating: 4 stars

Sample review: “Popped in for drinks and food after 9 p.m. on a Wednesday summer evening with my two friends…the food and drinks, try the celery root appetizer for sure. It’s amazing. Salads and burgers were super fresh and brightly flavored. Me and my friend both agreed that the ‘steve ginwood’ was a fabulous summer cocktail and my other friend had a Fernet milkshake- which was unbelievable. Go here.” – Gina Marie M.

No. 8

Bearden’s

19985 Lake Rd., Rocky River, 440-331-7850

Yelp rating: 3.5 stars

Sample review: “Decided to try somewhere new and wanted to support a local business. Very happy we selected Bearden’s. The milkshake was the BEST. I will be back to Bearden’s just to get another one of those bad boys. I got a strawberry milkshake and will be ordering a bigger size next time.” – Ashlynn H.

No. 9

Loder’s Shake Shoppe

6981 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, 440-237-6020

Yelp rating: 4 stars

Sample review: 2nd and 3rd generation family-owned location. Pride of the city of North Royalton, Ohio. I have had most of the menu items and none disappoint. Great service, warm family atmosphere, and of course fresh fast food. My favorite is the big bear burger with a side of fried breaded mushrooms, followed by what I call the “Joe special,” a large vanilla malted shake mixed with blueberryies, marshmallow fluff, and a drizzle of caramel! – Joey P.

No. 10

Mason’s Creamery

4401 Bridge Ave., Cleveland, 216-762-1095

Yelp rating: 4.5 stars

Sample review: “Absolutely fresh, fun, and delicious!! This was my first time at Mason’s Creamery and it was incredible! The ice cream flavors are unique and tasty – it’s so difficult to pick! In addition to the delicious ice cream offerings they also had fresh Korean corndogs that were very yummy and cheesy! The service was efficient and friendly, and the ambiance was really fun (the outdoor seating area was great!)…” – Diala A.

GEAUGA

No. 1

FlipSide – Chagrin Falls

44 N Main St., Chagrin Falls, 440-600-7274

Yelp rating: 4 stars

Sample review: “…Their fries were delicious and their Apple Pie Milkshake is out of this world!!!!!! I sometimes just call and order one to pick up!! They are thattttt good!!!!!…” – Danielle G.

No. 2

Yours Truly Restaurants

30 N Main St., Chagrin Falls, 440-247-3232

Yelp rating: 3.5 stars

Sample review: “…I consider the food to be diner food, which I enjoy. The food is usually cooked to a high standard and the drinks are tasty. They have a great milkshake selection and full bar, with knowledgeable bar staff. I personally recommend their not-so-fries and burger selection…” – John P.

LAKE

No. 1

Scooter’s World Famous Dawg House

9600 Blackbrook Rd., Mentor, 440-354-8480

Yelp rating: 4.5 stars

Sample review: “The hot dawgs at Scooters World Famous Dawg House make me want to scream “Hot diggity dawg!”…We shared a peanut butter and marshmallow milkshake. Definitely would get again and recommend others try…” – Anthony T.

No. 2

Fairport Harbor Creamery

202 High St., Fairport Harbor, 440-898-0030

Yelp rating: 4.5 stars

Sample review: “We got a salted caramel milkshake and a chocolate fudge sundae. They were delicious. The price was pretty equal to everyone else in town so that wasn’t any big deal…” – Janet S.

LORAIN

No. 1

Midway Oh-Boy Restaurant

6620 Lake Ave., Elyria, 440-324-3711

Yelp rating: 4.5 stars

Sample review: “Hello Everyone! Looking for an interesting place to eat? You may have just found it! You’ve gotta get a milkshake! And if you order a ole’ boy burger, get the sauce on the side…” – Bob D.

No. 2

Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream – Avon

35520 Detroit Rd., Avon, 440-937-8816

Yelp rating: 4.5 stars

Sample review: “…I ordered a milkshake with caramelized chocolate ice cream. It was perfect. Delicious flavor and great consistency for a shake. It was topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings and was overall just divine.” – Ashley O.

No. 3

Hecks – Avon

35514 Detroit Rd., Avon, 440-937-3200

Yelp rating: 3.5 stars

Sample review: “This was a great lunch stop! We shared a chocolate milkshake (yum) and rounded out the meal with pretzel bread pudding. The bread pudding was incredible! Overall a really solid, tasty meal and I know we will be back!!!” – MaryKate M.

MEDINA

No. 1

P J Marley’s

119 Public Sq., Medina, 330-722-6328

Yelp rating: 4 stars

Sample review: “Always great! Every time I go with family or friends the food and service are spot on…Give them a try if you are walking around the Square and looking for a great value and experience.” – Tommy G.

PORTAGE

No. 1

Over Easy At The Depot

152 Franklin Ave., Kent, 330-678-8800

Yelp rating: 4.5 stars

Sample review: “Over Easy” is the perfect name to describe this place! They keep it simple and easy and don’t try too hard. They want to serve good food and let people enjoy themselves. Shannon- one of the owners- made our strawberry milkshake and it was delicious. Such a cute breakfast place right in downtown Kent!” – Cat T.

No. 2

Wild Goats: Fresh & Funky Fine Diner

319 W Main St., Kent, 330-677-2326

Yelp rating: 3.5 stars

Sample review: “Milkshake, omelette, biscuit, hash browns w/ cheese and onion were all AMAZING. I would totally recommend any of those, and will be coming back to try more.” – Mark S.

SUMMIT

No. 1

Swensons Drive-In

40 S Hawkins Ave., Akron, 330-864-8416

Yelp rating: 4 stars

Sample review: “…I love to add some potato teezers with Cajun spice and wash it all down with a milkshake! (I normally choose between grape and banana) If you are here, you have to stop.” – Jordan B.

No. 2

The Rail – Akron

3265 W Market St., Fairlawn, 330-864-7245

Yelp rating: 4 stars

Sample review: “I’ve never had bad service or a bad burger from here. & the marshmallow milkshake is so delicious. I’d recommend dining in because it’s better fresh” – Shana T.

No. 3

Bob’s Hamburg

1351 East Ave., Akron, 330-253-2627

Yelp rating: 4 stars

Sample review: “This little divey diner is one of Akron’s hidden gems. I’m not sure if it’s the best burger I have ever eaten, but it’s up there. It’s the epitome of no-frills dining, so you have to be OK with a little grease and grime. The inside appears to have never been updated, but it adds to the charm. I had a burger and fries and a milkshake and was really happy with everything…” – Carly G.

No. 4

Skyway Drive-In Restaurant

2781 W. Market St., Fairlawn, 330-836-2806

Yelp rating: 4 stars

Sample review: “This place doesn’t look like much from the outside but the food was actually pretty good. I got the nuggets, fries, and a chocolate milkshake and wow…” – Abigail E.

No. 5

Johnnys Diner

180 W Streetsboro St., Hudson, 234-380-1258

Yelp rating: 4 stars

Sample review: “Very good restaurant extremely tasty hamburgers the white staff was perfect the hamburger was cooked to perfection and the milkshake was out of this world I will be returning.” – Mark H.

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