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    MilkShake Factory Ann Arbor

    4.7 (47 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
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    A non dairy sticker to confirm it's safe to drink for lactose sensitive!
    Jessica C.

    Came here for a Yelp event and returned another time because the employees were so friendly and the milkshakes were amazing (and the chocolate bark)!! It's true that their chocolate is of high quality! There is just something different about the taste. I ordered a small non-dairy chocolate milkshake and it tasted sooo good! It is similar to a Wendy's frosty but better because it had tiny chocolate chunks within. I also appreciate that they have non dairy options so my stomach doesn't punish me for enjoying a milkshake :0p There is lots of seating inside and had a great time catching up with my friend!

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    Kaylyn N.

    I recommend!! The goodies here are delicious. The milk chocolate bark melts in your mouth and I miss it already. The milkshakes are thick and creamy. There were actual strawberries in my strawberry milkshake which was a pleasant surprise! Every Thursday there's a happy hour from 4-6pm where you can get a $5 classic shake! I also learned that they have a party room in the back where you can reserve it and make chocolate bark with a group! The staff are so friendly and helpful! The bathrooms are well kept and so is the seating area. For a handicapped person, there are certain areas that may be difficult to navigate (the line for service and the bathroom).

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    Starla F.

    What a wonderful experience we had tonight thank you to the Milkshake Factory in Ann Arbor. They hosted the Yelp event this evening. We had a small tour, make our own chocolate barks, and tasted milkshakes. They even had dairy free. Now keep in mind that the sore was open the entire time we were there. The service was beyond excellent. The ambiance inside reminded me of an old time ice cream shop. The decor on the walls was great. If you are tired of the birthday parties at the pizza shop etc, consider having your party at the milkshake party there is a private party room. I will definitely be back. Can't wait to eat the chocolate covered strawberries. Thank you @yelpdetroit for the invite.

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    Lisa L.

    I love this place!! It's my first visit and I am in ! I had the pleasure of making my own chocolate bar and tasting a milkshake flight. We made our bars and had a fantastic time! The options available to personalize our bars were plentiful! This was so much fun! While our bars were setting we had a vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate shake "tasting". The vanilla and strawberry were my favorites! I can't wait to return when I'm in the area! The owners shared the history of their business and their presence in the states. They were very welcoming and made our visit extra special! The manager was also very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The space is open, spacious, and well lit!

    Raspberry truffle shake
    Adrienne A.

    I love the idea of Milk Shake Factory. It's a fun concept. I would love to hold a birthday party here for my candy-loving nephew. I visited recently for the first time to take advantage of their fabulous deal for a free shake for your birthday (if you're signed up with their rewards program). Being a lover of both raspberries and dark chocolate, I selected the raspberry truffle shake. It's a very deluxe shake topped with a chocolate bar. I enjoyed the shake, but it was loaded with mini chocolate chips and I didn't enjoy the texture of the chips after a while so I would probably omit the chips or select a different flavor next time. I'd also be interested in trying one of the chocolate barks on a future occasion.

    Cookie Jar Shake
    Abigail J.

    We were really excited to try Milkshake Factory but overall we were disappointed in the flavor. The customer service was great! Friendly and fast and the store was clean and inviting. There really wasn't much flavor at all to the peanut butter brownie shake and the bits of brownie that were in it were just flavorless and crunchy. I didn't even know what it was at first because it lacked so much flavor and I couldn't really sense any peanut butter either. The cookie jar Shake was better than the peanut butter brownie for sure but still wasn't great. Very minimal flavor in that one as well. Overall the texture of the shakes were fantastic but the flavor was HEAVILY lacking. The presentation was also beautiful. Overall just disappointed and we wouldn't come back for shakes. I'd come back to try out some of their chocolate selection that they have, though. That looked good but we didn't get any on this trip.

    Caramel Toffee Cappuccino and dubai chocolate bars
    Heather M.

    The staff was so friendly here and even let me sample chocolate (I didn't even ask to) I tried the dubai chocolate bars and the toffee milkshake. It was very good. I will be back to try something new . Only negative feedback is the music is to loud and you can barely hear the person standing next to you let alone the person calling the name of the order

    Cookies & cream milkshake
    Kimberly G.

    Milkshake Factory is the perfect place to go for milkshakes and chocolate bark. While passing by, the name alone made me want to come in, but knowing that the classic milkshakes were $5 from 4-8pm was a true selling point. I had the cookies and cream milkshake and it was fantastic! It was creamy, not too thick and had an incredible flavor. The bark looked so delicious that I had to order some. The staff was very friendly and I was able to have a free sample. That bark melted in my mouth! I bought the cookies and cream/brownie bark and it was some of the best that I had ever had. I also purchased three more since they were 3 for $10. I hope to visit again when I am in the area.

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    Brent B.

    Wow, this place is a welcome addition to A2! I really appreciate the location as it's directly on my commute. Parking is easy and the vibe is casual. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. I had a awesome caramel pretzel shake that was really sweet and delicious. I will be back!

    Chocolate cake shake
    Michelle F.

    Came here on a Tuesday evening and it was pretty busy. I think there was some sort of fundraiser going on so not sure if this is usual. It was worth the wait. Shakes were delicious. I had the chocolate cake shake. It is pretty sweet but that is expected when you order this flavor. It even came with a cake pop. My husband had strawberry. My daughter had the chocolate dipped strawberry. It is pretty pricey. $33 with tip for 3 shakes. This is a place we will come back to as a once in a while treat. You can have your shake inside as they have tables available but we took ours to go. There were some tables outside too. The staff was very friendly.

    Great array of barks
    Radhika R.

    This place was an afterthought after eating spicy Korean food next door. Perfect pairing! I actually came here 2 days in a row because the shakes are so great! It's a Very clean, modern and spacious spot with excellent service and even a rewards program. I got the dairy free chocolate and peanut butter shakes. Fab! I'll definitely return to try the other flavors.

    Oreo cookie classic shake
    Christopher F.

    My first time coming to the MilkShake Factory. Given that milkshakes are the primary item sold, one would think they would be pretty good. Yes, they do deliver on there milkshakes, these milkshakes are a touch above your standard milkshakes. The strawberry pretzel milkshake was advertised as their special so they may not have this one all the time. The strawberry had the perfect amount of tart and the salt from the pretzel enhances the strawberries. The confetti cupcake milkshake was pretty good as well taste lots sprinkled and frosting in the milkshake. The classic Oreo shake was solid for $6.75. Each shake is 16oz and the rest of the space is filled with whip cream or other toppings depending on the shake you choose. The strawberry shake was steep at $9.95 and the cupcake confetti was $8.75, so not the cheapest option, can't say I would come here regularly, but when I want to treat myself and the kids would definitely consider coming here. They do have a special happy hour on Thursday from 4-6pm all classic shakes are $5 so this would include the oreo, but not the other two shakes, I ordered.

    Krista M.

    Stopped by this cute milkshake shop in Ann Arbor. For me, milkshakes are hit or miss. But this place was pleasantly surprising. It's in the west age shopping plaza so there is plenty of parking. It was very clean inside with lots of tables to sit at. I got the chocolate dipped Strawberry shake and it was absolutely delicious. There wasn't too much syrup, it was great ratio of everything. It even had little chocolate chips in it. I will definitely be back for another one. Sooooo good!!!!! The

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    Really great milkshakes with awesome variety. We love that they have dairy free. Their chocolate is good too!

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    Great atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious shakes! My favorite is the cookies and cream dairy free shake!

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    Very fast, very good milkshake, very nice employees, maybe the volume is a little low for the price, but everything is overall great.

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