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Best Places For Chocolate Milkshakes In Orange County

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We're not entirely too sure who and or how these National celebratory days are assigned, but when it comes to devoting an entire day to the gloriously cool concoction of adding chocolate ice cream to milk in a blender – it's hard to be cynical. The milkshake, arguably, is the quintessential comfort food. Generally speaking, it works as a treat after winning the class spelling bee, it works as a vessel of romance on a first date (with two straws of course), and it pairs well with tasty burger on a Summer day. Both young and old, it's impossible to indulge in a chocolate milkshake and not crack a smile. So, we felt that there was no better reason to celebrate than that – here are a few places in Orange County where the chocolate milkshake celebration is taken especially serious.

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Burger Parlor
204 N Harbor Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 441-2003
www.burgerparlor.com

Gourmet chef turned local hero, Joseph Mahon, went from 4-star dining in the South of France to banging out gourmet burgers with his renowned less is more approach at Burger Parlor. When it comes to the frosty accoutrements however, classic flavors come to life with just a spin of the blender. The chocolate milkshake here tackles the graham cracker and marshmallow goodness of the S'more. The timeless campfire treat served cold and flowing through a straw is pretty much near heavenly.

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Bruxie
292 N Glassell St
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 633-3900
www.bruxie.com

This waffle sandwich authority actually does the milkshake with the same consistency and perfection. In fact, Bruxie earned national acclaim as the restaurant's shake selection was named one of America's best milkshakes by USA Today. Next time you stop by Bruxie to eat one of their delicious sweet or savory waffles, make your meal complete with one of their shakes. Offered in several traditional flavors such as Vanilla, Chocolate, Dulce De Leche and more, they take it one step further by making their premium shakes, including offerings like their "Belgium Chocolate" milkshake which is one of the best around. With a smooth and ultra chocolatey flavor, it keeps customers coming back time and time again. Other favorites include their premium blend Bruxie's Chocolate covered banana shake which comes complete with the sides coated in chocolate syrup. It's everything a frozen banana would be in shake form and it's simply delicious. Bruxie doesn't stop there though. They offer other flavors such as Mocha, Mint Chocolate and Chocolate Peanut Butter.

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Ruby's Shake Shack
7703 East Coast Hwy
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(949) 464-0100
www.rubys.com

It's the harmonious combination of surroundings and simplicity that makes Ruby's Shake Shack an ace for this list. Chocolate ice cream, milk and blend are poured into a large cup making it pure perfection for either yourself or sharing with your special someone while strolling the sandy shores of Crystal Cove. In truth, the experience is backed by the fact that Ruby's does nail their shakes, all while never having to over think what goes into the mix. Make it better by pairing this delicious treat with a tasty burger and fries!

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Hans' Homemade Ice Cream
3640 S Bristol St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 979-8815
www.hanshomemade.com

With locations in Anaheim and Santa Ana, Hans Homemade Ice Cream offers a terrific set of chocolatey options. Of course, they'll make you a chocolate milk shake churned fresh daily, but you can also take part in dreamy chocolate sundae's like the "chocolate chip cookie sundae' with two scoops of chocolate chip ice cream topped with hot fudge, chocolate chip cookie chunks, whipped cream and a chocolate cherry. Or, the chocolate malt sundae is a great option. With chocolate ice cream dripping with hot fudge and marshmallows, it is topped with malted milk balls, whipped cream, a chocolate cherry, and a wafer to finalize the deliciousness. Other chocolatey sundae and milkshake options are available too.

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25 Degrees
412 Walnut Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 960-2525
www.25degreesrestaurant.com

Sorry kids, this entry here is for grown folks. Known for their imaginative spin on conventional bar food, 25 Degrees takes the standard chocolate shake and boozes it up for the
Guinness Milkshake". House made chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream, and rich, frothy Guinness marry in a blended concoction that functions in curbing the sweet tooth and taking the edge off. A boozy milkshake might just be the world's best nightcap.

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Slater's 50/50
6362 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 685-1103
www.slaters5050.com

With a few locations around Orange County, Slater's 50/50 knows how to keep customers coming back for their food and desserts. Featuring tasty burgers, salads, wings and more, they also offer signature milkshakes as well as the good old regular flavors. For all you chocolate lovers, you're in luck too. Most signature milkshakes here come with one main ingredient to it: rich and tasty chocolate. So, whether you try the Graceland with chocolate, banana, and peanut butter, the S'more with chocolate, toasted marshmallow syrup, and graham cracker or the Mint Chocolate Guinness, you're going to be satisfied. Other great ones include the Nutella shake as well as the Oreo ones, each with rich, creamy chocolate. If you're more of the traditional type, Slater's 50/50 offers you the ability to make just a chocolate shake. We've them too and we can definitely vouch! Tip: for all you adults, you can add vodka or other alcoholic additives to your milkshake!

What are your favorite chocolate milkshakes in OC? Share in the comments below!

Article by Ramon Gonzales.

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