5 over-the-top milkshake spots in the US ice cream lovers need to try

Nypost · May 04, 2026 · 601 words · By Fox News

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5 over-the-top milkshake spots in the US ice cream lovers need to try From classic diners to award-winning ice cream shops, a handful of spots serving up milkshakes across the United States are drawing national attention for their standout flavors and devoted…

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A recent Tasting Table roundup highlighted top milkshake destinations in every U.S.

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state, based on strong customer reviews and local acclaim.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Moo Moo Cows — Baltimore, Maryland... has earned a spot among Yelp’s top-rated ice cream destinations in the U.S.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm or deny the claim.

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Claim 2: “Lucky Wishbone... earned a James Beard America’s Classics Award... in 2025”

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Multiple independent sources, including Wikipedia, Eater, and a news report, confirm that Lucky Wishbone received the James Beard America's Classics Award in 2025.

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web search NEUTRAL — Lucky Wishbone is a restaurant in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It was named one of "America's Classics" by the James Beard Foundation in 2025.[1]."These 6 Restaurants Just Won the 2025 James Bear…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucky_Wishbone

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web search NEUTRAL — This Boston landmark, a 2025 James Beard America's Classic, embodies the spirit of community and lasting impact shared by all six honorees, including Dooky Chase's and Lucky Wishbone, two others featu…
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephaniegravalese/2025/06/22/w…

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web search NEUTRAL — Lucky Wishbone co-owners Carolina Stacey and Heidi Heinrich-Lervaag said "it was complete surprise" when they won a James Beard Foundation's 2025 Restaurant and Chef America's Classics award. Photogra…
https://www.adn.com/alaska-life/food-drink/2025/02/26/a-fami…

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Claim 3: “Lucky Wishbone — Anchorage, Alaska... first opened in 1955”

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The provided search results for this claim are completely irrelevant, discussing clothing brands, supermarkets, and dictionary definitions of 'lucky', with no mention of the restaurant Lucky Wishbone's opening date.

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web search NEUTRAL — Shop Lucky Brand for a relaxed but put-together style that is uniquely American. Shop quality shirts, jackets, denim jeans, and accessories for both men and women.
https://www.luckybrand.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Affordable groceries with everyday low prices on California’s diverse flavors. Shop fresh produce and quality ingredients at your local Lucky Supermarket.
https://luckysupermarkets.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — lucky, fortunate, happy, providential mean meeting with unforeseen success. lucky stresses the role of chance in bringing about a favorable result.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lucky

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Claim 4: “Slater’s 50/50... Las Vegas location landing on Yelp’s Top 100 restaurants list in 2025”

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The search results provided for this claim are entirely irrelevant, discussing Swedish employment law (LAS) rather than Slater's 50/50 or Yelp lists.

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web search NEUTRAL — Lag (1982:80) om anställningsskydd (Anställningsskyddslagen, LAS) Departement Näringsdepartementet Utfärdad 1982-02-24 Ändring införd SFS 1982 i lydelse enligt SFS 2005:1193
https://lagen.nu/1982:80/konsolidering/2005:1193

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web search NEUTRAL — Huvudförfattare: Daniel Berger och Tizian Tang Lagen om anställningsskydd (anställningsskyddslagen eller LAS) reglerar förhållandet mellan arbetstagare och arbetsgivare och är inte tillämplig på uppdr…
https://lagen.nu/1982:80

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web search NEUTRAL — Lag (1982:80) om anställningsskydd (Anställningsskyddslagen, LAS) Departement Arbetsmarknadsdepartementet ARM Utfärdad 1982-02-24 Ändring införd SFS 1982:80 i lydelse enligt SFS 2019:529
https://lagen.nu/1982:80/konsolidering/2019:529

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Claim 5: “A recent Tasting Table roundup highlighted top milkshake destinations in every U.S. state”

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Only one web search result (AOL) explicitly mentions the Tasting Table roundup of milkshake destinations in every U.S. state. Other results discuss burgers or specific shakes but do not corroborate the existence of the full state-by-state list.

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web search NEUTRAL — A recent Tasting Table roundup highlighted top milkshake destinations in every U.S. state, based on strong customer reviews and local acclaim.
https://www.aol.com/articles/alaska-texas-5-over-top-1400277…

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web search NEUTRAL — The chocolate shake is intensely chocolatey, rich and creamy and deeply satisfying in ways that other chocolate shakes can only dream about. That mint green shake topped with whipped cream and a cherr…
https://familydestinationsguide.com/drive-in-california-milk…

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web search NEUTRAL — That's why we've created a guide to the best burger in every state — no matter where you are in the country, you'll be able to find a top-tier burger to satisfy your next craving. Keep reading to lear…
https://www.chowhound.com/1860140/best-burger-in-every-state…

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Claim 6: “Morelli’s Ice Cream — Atlanta, Georgia... opening in 2008”

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Two independent sources (a business profile and DoorDash) explicitly state that Morelli's Gourmet Ice Cream was established/opened in 2008.

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web search NEUTRAL — Morelli's Ice Cream, Atlanta: See 72 unbiased reviews of Morelli's Ice Cream, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #281 of 2,341 restaurants in Atlanta.Morelli's has consistently great ice cream. …
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60898-d209664…

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web search NEUTRAL — Morelli’s Gourmet Ice Cream was established in the year 2008.The consensus is clear- everybody loves Morelli’s. Morelli’s rapid expansion to two new locations in Atlanta is a testament to its growing …
https://regalbuzz.com/atlanta/morellis-ice-cream-atlantas/

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web search NEUTRAL — Get delivery or takeout from Morelli's Gourmet Ice Cream at 749 Moreland Avenue Southeast in Atlanta.$•Ice Cream Store. In 2008, after working in pharmaceutical sales for over 10 years, owner Donald S…
https://www.doordash.com/store/morelli's-ice-cream-atlanta-5…

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Claim 7: “Amy’s Ice Creams... Founded in 1984”

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Wikipedia and other business profiles explicitly confirm that Amy's Ice Creams was started/founded in 1984.

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web search NEUTRAL — Interior of Amy's Ice Creams at its Austin Arboretum location.Known colloquially as Amy's, Amy's Ice Creams was started by Amy Simmons in 1984. While in Boston, as a premedical major at Tufts Universi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy's_Ice_Creams

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web search NEUTRAL — Amy’s Ice Cream Journey. As a college student navigating the complex world of premed, Amy found herself missing connections with people in her research-focused environment.In 1984, the first Amy’s Ice…
https://www.museumoficecream.com/es/blog/local-scoop-spotlig…

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web search NEUTRAL — Amy's Ice Creams is an unfunded company based in Austin (United States), founded in 1984. It operates as a Chain of ice cream parlour. Amy's Ice Creams has not raised any funding yet.
https://tracxn.com/d/companies/amys-ice-creams/__VlBDFK0L0zW…

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Claim 8: “The restaurant [Slater’s 50/50] was also featured on Netflix’s “Fresh, Fried & Crispy””

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm or deny the claim.

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Claim 9: “Just a year after opening in 2008, Morelli’s was named one of the best ice cream shops in the country by Bon Appétit”

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Three independent sources (the official website, 'The Works', and 'Go Atlanta Local') confirm that Bon Appétit named Morelli's one of the best ice cream shops in America (specifically 4th best) in 2009.

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web search NEUTRAL — In 2009, Bon Appétit Magazine recognized Morelli's as the 4th Best Ice Cream Shop in America, a moment of pride for both the shop and the community that supported it from the start.
https://www.morellisicecream.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — The cream dream team features rotating flavors, pints, and cakes. In 2009, Morelli's Ice Cream was named the 4th best ice cream shop in America by Bon Appétit Magazine and has become an Atlanta staple…
https://theworksatl.com/directory/morellis/

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web search NEUTRAL — Food critic after food critic visited the small walk-up ice cream parlor in East Atlanta to try Morelli's Ice Cream, and in 2009, it was named the 4th best ice cream shop in America by Bon Appétit Mag…
https://goatlantalocal.com/businesses/atlanta/dining/morelli…

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Claim 10: “Amy’s Ice Creams... has racked up dozens of local awards, particularly from the Austin Chronicle”

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Only one source (Tripomatic) mentions that the Austin Chronicle described Amy's as a 'quintessentially Austin institution' and that readers voted it the best. Other sources discuss the company's history but not the specific awards from the Chronicle.

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web search NEUTRAL — On Day 22, I paid a visit to Austin's famous Amy's Ice Creams asking for "Thai Torture" flavor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1TOOManBF4

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web search NEUTRAL — The Austin Chronicle described Amy's as a "quintessentially Austin institution" which "dominates the local ice cream scene." Amy's ice cream is owned by Amy Simmons. The readers of the Austin Chronicl…
https://tripomatic.com/en/poi/amy-s-ice-creams-poi:49046

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