Best Milkshakes in Penang

Speaking of thirst quenchers during a sunny day, you can never deny that coconut stalls are the king of the day, constantly swamped with patrons like moths to flames. Among the best in the business is Joez Coconut Jelly where one can savour coconut juice, jellies and the real deal - Coconut Milk Shake! Scoops of ice creams, evaporated milk and splashes of coconut juice are blended till a frothy texture. Then crowned with another scoop of ice cream and chewy pearls are dropped to the bottom of the cup. It offers a melty mouthful and the little pearls give a hint of chewiness that would leave us wanting more.

China House embraces diners to indulge their milkshakes with mind-boggling choices of cakes in a voguish and vibrant atmosphere. The showstopper here is their Gula Melaka Milkshake which tastes and looks as good as it sounds. Prepared with homemade ice cream and benefitting from the natural sweetness of gula Melaka, it's downright delicious. If you're a chocolate enthusiast, their latest addition, Nutella doughnut milkshake is a must-have! Think rich chocolate milkshake infused with lashings of Nutella spread and crowned with a bouncy doughnut. Are you slavering already?

Juicy burgers, golden fries and icy milkshakes - this tempting trio is just a marriage made in heaven. And to savour the finest, make your way to Johnny Rockets, a renowned American restaurant chain that has touched down in Gurney Paragon. Milkshakes are filled in a huge glass and a wad of whipped cream sits on top of the creamy concoction. You can never run out of options, from a fruity punch to common delights or jaw-dropping combinations such as Durian Oreo Milkshake - everything is vying for attention.

Judging by the name, if you're expecting a realm of milkshakes that are impeccably good, you'll never be disappointed. Having said that, be prepared for a conundrum, in a good way, with mouthwatering selections like Toblerone, Ferrero Rocher, Snickers, Tim Tams, Famous Amos Chocolate Chips which just sounds too good to be true. For those who are on a diet or low carbohydrates intake, fruits and cereals milkshakes are up for grabs. Besides the colourful creamy concoctions, the striking pink backdrop looks good on Instagram too. 

Back to more straight-forward and common types of milkshakes - vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, fruity and espresso. Every homemade flavour profiles here are fabulous but it’s hard to resist the best seller - the vanilla version which is smooth, foamy and mildly sweet. Opt to add malt for only RM1, which makes it a little thicker and offers a rugged layer of texture.

Among the latest addition to the Penang cafe scene and indeed, they are delivering on all accounts - charming interior with upholsteries and elegant furniture, widespread of aromatic coffee beans and hearty portions of meals. Peanut Butter and Caramel for a milkshake? That’s rhythm to ears, as both elements mellow out each other into a pleasingly sweet experience. Located in the heart of Georgetown, it's a refined getaway from the blistering sun to slurp to your heart's content! 

Planning for a respite after a hot day out? Opt for Plan B and pamper yourself with their brimming cup of frothy milkshake with options of Oreo, Caramel, Butterscotch and others. It’s perfectly whipped till a foamy and feathery consistency while the sweetness isn’t overpowering. The Oreo version is shrouded with bits of cookies, somewhat reminds you of McFlurry!