I have mixed feelings about this place. I got the dirty n worms milkshake and I enjoyed it for what it was. The edible cookie dough was standard as well as the milkshake. I think the price is a little ridiculous considering they're not making the ice cream in house. I also looked up blacktap prices in nyc (the original crazy shake) and it was less expensive than here. If you get a milkshake, you get to keep the glass jar it comes in. They make that process convenient by having a washing station and takeout bags. I was also shocked at the service. There was only one girl working in the front and she looked like she wanted to be anywhere but there. Really brought the excitement of trying this place down. I think this place is pretty average but there's room for improvement. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Dirt n worms milkshake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The ice cream was good, but I'd say this place is more about the experience and creativity than coming for the best ice cream. That said, it was really fun to see the over-the-top towers of ice cream and cake--definitely a cool visual and something different. For me, one visit was enough, but I'd absolutely bring my nieces, nephews, or anyone with a serious sweet tooth. It's a sugar-filled experience that's sure to wow kids (and dessert lovers in general). A fun spot to check out at least once! read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Milk and Cookies Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great staff, with wonderful vibes! Employee friendly and welcoming. Really recommend this if you want to satisfy your ice cream cravings! read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Fresh and clean store - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

First off, finding parking was a little tricky, but hey, we lucked out across the street! No complaints here, though, because the area is gorgeous--those nearby apartments? Totally Instagram-worthy. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted right away and told we'd need to wait a bit while the family ahead of us had their massive milkshakes crafted to perfection. It took about 10 to 15 minutes, but honestly, that gave us time to marvel at the menu--it's loaded with so many tempting options that it's almost impossible to choose! When the family ahead of us got their shakes, we were shook--these things are huge! My kids ordered their shakes, and the staff worked like pros, whipping them up while multitasking like champs, taking other orders at the same time. I went for the Cheerwine milkshake, and I loved that they gave me the extra Cheerwine left over from making the shake. It's the little things, right? The milkshakes were as delicious as they were decadent. Heads up: these aren't for the faint of heart--TONS of sugar and sweet toppings! If you're watching your sugar intake, you might want to pass, but if you've got a sweet tooth like us, this place is a must-visit. We spent about $50 on 2 regular shakes and 1 kids' shake, so it's not exactly a bargain, but it's more of a fun treat experience than just a dessert stop. Overall, The Yard was worth every minute--and calorie! We'll definitely be back when our sugar cravings strike again. read more

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Paid for 2 specialty milkshakes including printed souvenir jars. The price of the milkshake was elevated to include the cost of the souvenir jars ($6 value - see attached menu screen capture). After paying and receiving our order in plain (not souvenir) jars, we consumed the shake (stale cake/brownie, fake whipped cream, good ice cream). We then asked for our souvenir jars since the ones we were given were plain glass. We were told that they were out of stock, but that we could keep the plain glass jar instead. We asked for a refund for the jars. They refused telling us to email the general manager, After emailing the general manager, she refused to refund any amount for the bait & switch fraud. Response to owner's reply: Despite requesting a refund for the two souvenir jars that I paid for 5 times, once in person at the time of purchase (I was not given a refund, but was told to email the GM), three times in email with the GM. and once on the phone with the GM; 1. I was never asked for a receipt that I would happily have provided (not even at the store when I had just paid) 2. I was never offered a refund. In fact, I was told multiple times that a refund was not possible with the explanation that we had 1) eaten the ice cream and 2) had chosen not to take the plain glass (not souvenir) jar that we were offered. 3. I was offered a $10 store credit that would have required that I drive 2.5 hours round trip and still not received the two jars that I had paid for. I refused since I have do not wish to return to your establishment (see 1 star review), I have both the receipt (attached) and the emails. Please get your facts straight! I am still waiting for a refund. I have also sent an email with the receipt attached, UPDATE; After an email exchange with the business owner, a refund was issued. I have changed the rating to 2 stars based on both the product value, product quality, customer service, and how difficult it was to resolve what should have been a simple in-store refund. I have not left the review at 1 star as the ice cream (Blue Bell) served at this shop is very good. read more

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Honestly, just... don't. It's too much. Some of their milkshakes are whopping 1,800 calories and I don't even want to think about how much sugar. Shakes are between $18-21 which is crazy. Service is trash too, more on that below. We went for some ice cream and a specialty bowl, these hover at comparably modest ~1,000 calories. Specialty bowl is $12-15, it's basically a 2-scoop ice cream (which is $6) with a bunch of instagrammable toppings. I'll give them that, the bowls look very cool. I got the unicorn for $12 and it definitely turned some eyes. That said, the toppings are poor value -- for double the price compared to just ice cream, the toppings I got was colored whipped cream, one dipped cone, one gummy and a small cotton candy cloud. All that sugary stuff looks cool but just clashes so badly together flavor wise, and is just very messy to eat. I also did not enjoy service and this is the main reason why I won't be coming back. We got here on a Saturday evening and it was moderately busy, the wait was around 15 minutes which is not terrible. The guy who was helping us, however, clearly did not want to be there. No hi, no how are you, no thanks, no nothing. When placing an order, I noticed they have specialty cakes for $65 and I asked him how big the cakes are. He responded -- "uuhh I've never seen anyone order it, we don't have it, and you have to call for it like 2 weeks in advance." Um, ok??? That's one way of hyping up and selling the product, my dude did not even answer my question. Same guy brought my unicorn bowl to our table and he almost knocked it over as he sat it on the table -- had I not caught it, it would've ended up knocked all over the table. He then walked away without saying anything like it was normal. I thought it was me but the couple with a kid sitting next to us observed this whole interaction and looked just as perplexed as I did. Bottom line, as much as these bowls and shakes are cool looking, the taste is absolutely nothing crazy and the place just isn't worth it. If you must go, I recommend sharing one bowl between two or maybe even three people. read more

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First time going to this place. The pictures on line looked amazing, and that's where it ended. I ordered the birthday cake in a cup size. Which cost $13.44 after taxes. The ice cream was Blue Bell vanilla which came with sprinkles, whip cream and a cupcake on top. It had one scoop in the cup. The cupcake was stale and very dry and lacked flavor. I will not be going back again. My friend got the milkshake version which cost around $20 after tax's. He experienced the same thing, lack of flavor and very expensive for ordinary ingredients. The milkshake came in a glass mason jar. When we were leaving, he asked for a lid for his milkshake and they said it would be an extra dollar. What a joke. This place will be closed down soon enough. Charging a premium and not delivering a premium product or experience will not pay off in the long run. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Stale birthday cake in a cup. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

After suffering through a dessert disaster at a nearby Indian café (my taste buds are still in therapy), we needed something-anything-to redeem the night. Five minutes before closing, we stumbled into this spot like dessert refugees, and although they politely told us it was "takeout only," I was already mentally committed. I grabbed a cookies & cream milkshake, and let me tell you, it hit like a miracle. Sure, it's made with Blue Bell, the same stuff you can fish out of a Walmart freezer, but who cares? For $10, I basically paid for someone to blend junk food and hand it to me guilt-free. And honestly? Worth it. It was thick, sweet, unapologetically trashy, and exactly what I needed to erase the trauma of the last place. Calories? Don't know her. Sometimes you just lean in, sip the cheap cream, and call it a victory. 3 stars for saving my night and proving that not all heroes wear aprons; some just operate blenders! read more

Milkshake was good but waited for over an hour to get it. In a nice spot but just took way too long and was expensive for what it was. Staff was very nice though read more

We searched the web for somewhere to get an over-the-top dessert for my birthday, and decided on The Yard Milkshake Bar. The woman who helped us was wonderful! The Blue Bell ice cream flavors are amazing and the creations are incredible! There are so many options to choose from. My husband got the Salted Caramel Cheesecake (two desserts in one), and I got The Mermaid. It was a fun and delicious experience. We definitely will go back to try other creations. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - The Mermaid - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Parking - park on the street or in the parking garage Staff - friendly and helpful Atmosphere - relax The Yard is an ice cream meets pastry and they had an explosive baby. The sweet treats are like nothing I have ever experienced before and I can not wait to go back. I tried the cookie dough cup ( yes I got in there and I was so excited I chose safe no judgment). I truly enjoyed the cookie dough pieces swirled in the ice cream with the tiny chocolate nuggets that had the most delicious whipped cream and chocolate drizzle on top! I am happy to say that the cookie dough (basic Betty) I knew it was going to be amazing but I can not wait to try the donut touch my coffee and the brookie and the Oreo or The Food Trap ‍‍ . So many amazing choices to choose from there is honestly something for everyone here but I am happy to say I will be going back to try some more amazing flavors. Now that the weather is getting warm make sure you go to The Yard and try these amazing sweet treats! read more

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I went back to The Yard Milkshake Bar at the invitation of Norman, and the second experience was much better. It helped, somewhat, that we went mid afternoon when there was no crowd. The employees were more friendly and the manager was apologetic about our previous experience, which I appreciated but didn't expect. On this visit, like the previous one, we ordered two milkshakes. Both visits the milkshakes were impressive in appearance, but this time they tasted much better. As I mentioned in my previous review, the milkshake on our first visit was chunky tasted milky with ice chunks, not like blended ice cream. This time the ice cream in the milkshake was blended much better. We still waited 20 minutes to receive our order, but I was expecting a wait based on last time's experience. I now know that there are multiple steps in the process to get the milkshakes to look the way that they do. Overall, I am more willing to return in the future if it is a special occasion (two milkshakes cost about $40) at a less busy time if I'm not in a hurry. The milkshakes really are quite something to look at, and they have a wide variety of flavors. This visit we got the Brookie milkshake and the Unicorn milkshake. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Brookie milkshake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This spot is a HIT! With a product unlike any other in the Triangle, its makes for the perfect date night, celebratory spot or family getaway. Anytime you are in the Raleigh area, stop by! There are over 32 flavors of BlueBell ice cream and dozens of over the top milkshakes that you can grab. They come in pint glass mason jars, that you get to keep! Some of these shakes are over a foot tall. This spot is a must try! read more

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Stopped by on a rainy Sunday and this place was slammed! That should tell you enough about the quality of this spot! You can really tell they put a lot of time and thought into bringing this experience to Raleigh. We've seen this concept in other cities and wondered if it would live up to the hype of others! Well by the time we finished our milkshakes we were sold as customers that would definitely return! They might need another location soon! Service was smooth even with the lines but it's to be expected with such a following and being a new business. The Yard Milkshake was my favorite and they Red Velvet Cake on top was a signature move! Great job to the owners! The triangle needed this! read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The Yard Milkshake Bar was absolutely AMAZING! I was blown away by the variety of options - it took me a solid 10 minutes to decide what to try because everything looked so tempting. I finally settled on the Salted Caramel Cheesecake milkshake, and it did not disappoint! The perfect balance of sweet and salty, with rich caramel and creamy cheesecake blended together, topped with all sorts of deliciousness. It was decadent, indulgent, and worth every calorie. The staff was super friendly, and the atmosphere was fun and laid-back. Can't wait to come back and try every last item on the menu! This is a wonderful addition to Raleigh. Very accessible, parking is not a problem. read more

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DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME. GO TO PALMBERRIES INSTEAD OR HOME Management should be ashamed! I work next door at Seaboard Station, my coworkers and I occasionally pop in for a desert. Tonight we all had an experience that gave us something to talk about all night. How the employees do not care at all, they do not smile, they do not greet people, and they took over 30 minutes for 2 scoops of ice cream. People are now getting refunds and telling the new customers to new around. The new customers are literally standing around for 10 minutes and then leaving in dismay. The business owner should either be disgusted with the culture, fire everyone or both. Now I'm back at my work telling the story, and our customers are interrupting saying "oh they're a joke, go to the açaí place instead" UPDATE: The cashier actually cares about her job slightly. After we demanded refunds she immediately scooped my 2 scoops. read more

We love the yard! Prices are expensive, but the actual shakes are super fun- definitely a fun treat for a unique moment. There is parking close by, but the restaurant itself is pretty small so it can get crowded. However the shakes are delicious! read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The Yard Milkshake Bar was definitely worth a visit. We recently stopped by and tried their specialty sundaes and a single scoop, and we were really impressed. The ice cream was delicious, and the sundaes were fun with their creative names and playful presentation. The prices are a bit steep (as some Yelp reviewers noted) , but it's in line with other specialty ice cream spots in the area. It's worth it imo. We didn't try a milkshake this time, but they are served in a souvenir mug that you get to keep and I had been to a similar place that had the same concept but we couldn't keep the mugs because they were way too messy ti try to transport. Here, they have a public washing sink, which is an excellent and considerate feature that I took notice of right away. Overall, a great spot for a fun ice cream experience with a touch of whimsy read more

The workers here are lovely. But this place is busy busy busy. There's not enough seating indoor and outside there are three tables. My husband and I waited over an hour for ice cream and cookie dough. And it was fine but not worth the wait or the lack of tables. read more

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I never been anywhere so unorganized. The owners should be ashamed, first off theirs only one person who was actually working and she looked so dead, the other two practically did nothing, two it took forever for my order to be taken. It really ruined the mood for my date, three it was so dirty, tables weren't wiped, ice cream on the floor, and the bathrooms in disarray. Four, we couldn't even get our ice cream, we waited over 20 minutes and they still had piles of tickets before ours. I feel bad for the girl working in such a terrible environment. This place needs to be burned down and just start all over again to something better. read more

Great presentation of milkshake creations. My advice, share or go small. Too much for one sitting to try and eat it all!

Service was slow, it takes 30 minutes to receive your order. Be prepared this is an expensive milkshake. And it's huge! Be prepared to wait due to the different layers of ice cream, cake or cookies depending on your choice. There is a lot to choose from, 18 choices of sundaes/milkshakes. And 18 specialty bowls. And there's also edible cookie dough. Be ready for a treat, although expensive, you get a good amount of sugar. But I'd suggest waiting and eating inside, you cannot drive or walk with this concoction. Ambiance is perfect for summer with outside and inside seating. You can actually keep your glass from the milkshake which is a plus. Once you strip down the cookies and whip cream ( which was ok) the shake itself was decent. But I've had better. Especially for the price point. read more

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The food is great. The service and owner is amazing. The store is very clean great music and great atmosphere a hottie recommended. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Decided to end 2024 with some extra sweetness, so here I am at The Yard on New Year's Eve! Arrived to a short line (yay!) only to discover just one employee working her heart out! Our order took approximately 20 minutes to come out. While waiting, I visited the restroom, which was clean - but out of hand towels. The sitting area, on the other hand, was not clean: a lot of dust accumulated on the napkin dispensers and window sills, ice cream residue on tables, a little trash near the wash stations. This might explain the hair I found in my strawberry shortcake ice cream (see picture). It would be a lot to ask one employee to make orders AND ensure the restroom is stocked AND clean the sitting area, so there's a pass for today. However, Management needs to get a handle on all of it - because dining in a dirty establishment is UNgood. Overall, it was a good, more than sweet experience; I think the price is reasonable and I'll come again... if only to see if they've upgraded the cleanliness. read more

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We came out to the establishment as a treat for my 5 year old. With all the construction going on in the area I was hesitant at first to go but I'm glad we did. The store front is very cute and quaint nestled on a sidewalk between buildings. As expected it was a little cold in there to keep the ice cream from melting I suppose lol. My daughter wanted The Unicorn and let's just say it was way more than I bargained for. The design is pretty but it is definitely a treat that can be shared by at least 5 people. We also had a cookies and cream milkshake which was very good and very rich in flavor. I wish we could have eaten the whole thing but for the smile on her face from the experience it's definitely a place we will return to with more friends next time! read more

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The size of your desert is worth the price! You get a lot for your money and some of the deserts come with a novelty cup included. Our server was also very attentive to our questions and patient with us ordering since it took some time for us to order. Overall experience was good. read more

Update: We really enjoyed our second trip to The Yard. Roger, the owner, was very diligent and understanding from the issues we faced in our last visit and he went out of his way to contact us and make up for it. That's amazing service right there. These milkshakes were delicious and well prepared. We appreciate all of the staffs efforts during our recent visit! read more

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The shakes were "okay" and not worth a 45+ minute wait. There was a clear sign that said the wait time is to be about 15 minutes which was fine, but not 45 min. The ambiance was a cute setup in a nice area right outside of downtown Raleigh. read more

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Paid $25 for a blah milkshake and less than blah customer service. Got the Raleigh milkshake with red velvet cake. Super disappointed. The girl behind the counter seemed to be put out when taking our order. No smile, no eye contact. The milk shake itself was "ok". Then we got to wash our mason jar with no soap or papertowels to dry. Not worth the money. Won't be back. read more

One of the best milkshakes spots I've ever been too. The creativity is unmatched, the pallet of options is endless. Great place to bring the family or fun a nice date. If you have a sweet tooth this is the place for you! Great service! read more

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Great little find thanks to IG. Quiet area. Plenty of options to choose from. Seating is limited. Music is very loud. Three tables for outside seating. Small mason jars used. Huge brownies on top. $18 per shake. It's not amazing ice cream as much as a fun treat to try once maybe twice. Not sure if I'll go back just because I could make this at home with much tastier ice cream and add-ons. Again, good for a treat day, date day, or to do something nice for yourself. read more

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Black owned business alert! I was so excited to check out this new business at sea board station in downtown raleigh. I've since been twice and each experience was amazing!! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for small and large groups. There was a twenty minute wait each time I visited which moved by fast. I appreciated the signage sharing the estimated wait time. So far I've tried the Oreo shake and had a cinnamon ice cream cone. Yes you can get ice cream and cookie dough by the scoop if you're looking for lighter options! Each visit was amazing--great ice cream which made for sugar rush and overload. Be prepared as you'll want to come hungry lol. Parking is easy as there is a parking garage connected to the shop and there is street parking as well. This is definitely the place to be--support local! read more

The milkshakes were 10/10. Even though there was only one person working behind the counter the service was amazing & she worked pretty fast. Would recommend highly. read more

Bad service.. it was a lot of chaos.. there was too much cross touching with gloves on.. seen some one touch everything then go to the cookies dough station pop some cookie dough on there gloves hand and then place it on an order.. turned out the cookie dough was for my order ‍ I waited for 25 min for my order..and it didn't look appealing ... a little more organization and awareness.. Also I couldn't have a milkshake because I have a nut allergy.. most places usually wipe the machine down .. but ... I can't say I won't go back I'll try again in the am when it less busier read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Not worth the money - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Shake was overpriced and tasteless. Just a instagramable milkshake if that's what you are looking for.

THEY HAVE VEGAN ICE CREAM AND ITS GOOD!!! I was nervous to even ask but the kind girl at the register was happy to tell me they had 3 vegan flavors! We got there after 5pm and the staff was kind and quick!! The vibe was awesome with great music, clean and great seating! As a dairy free family I was happy to have vegan options!! We will be back! read more

They have all favors of ice cream. It's all Blue Bell so you know it's good! They have milkshakes and the ice cream monstrosity in the picture. It's enough for two people. The one that's shown is about $21.00 but we'll worth it because you get to keep the jar and as I said it's big. I got the red velvet and we also got the birthday cake. I think it was around $15.00. The plain ones with two scoops were $6.00. Love the atmosphere of the place. They also have cookie batter for sell by itself. read more

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Overall walked away going "well, that was okay." It was pretty pricey for what we got. The small cookie dough scoop was bland, but our Cookie Monster milkshake was waaaaay too sweet. I'm usually not one to complain about desserts being too sweet, but it was like straight sugar. Probably won't be going back. read more

It was Great! Took my family there we enjoyed it had the Mermaid Milkshake did not disappoint.

First off the milkshake was beautiful to look at. It was a work of art. The owners are super cool and kind! Let's get back to the ice cream . I had the ultimate Oreo sundae. It was delicious. I had the amazing Raleigh Food Trap milkshake last time! I'm excited about my next visit in the near future!! read more

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