Bites Nearby: Shopping for Shakes
This week's Bite's Nearby column examines the best places in the county for good milkshakes. Around Odenton and Severn, the top spot may surprise you.
A few weeks ago, I named Expressway Pit Beef on Piney Orchard Parkway as the best place to grab a sandwich. It certainly is know for its top-notch barbecue, as well as great sides.
Well, it also happens to be the best place in Odenton for a good milkshake. They're thick, they're handmade and priced right at $3.
Here's what other Patch editors said about milkshake spots in their communities.
Crofton—Head to Bruster's, located at 1125 Route 3 North in Gambrills, where you can get a thick shake made from your favorite ice cream or hit the Nautilus Diner where the extensive menu includes milkshakes along with egg creams (that don't have eggs or cream in them).
Annapolis—Normally I find it difficult to sit down and pinpoint something as my favorite. That is, until I was asked about milkshakes. This is an easy one—Annapolis Ice Cream Co. on Main Street in downtown Annapolis. This is the best milkshake around and my wife will attest to the fact that I routinely declare it the "best" I've ever had.
Pasadena—If you are looking to treat yourself to a good milkshake in the Pasadena area, look no further than Chick-fil-A. They have delicious milkshakes that are hand-spun the old fashioned way. My personal favorite is the strawberry milkshake, but they also have chocolate, vanilla, and cookies and cream. Topped with whipped cream and a cherry, a Chick-fil-A milkshake is the perfect treat.
Bowie—Cold Stone Creamery offers traditional shake flavors made with chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice cream but they also have one that features cheesecake ice cream mixed with cherry pie filling! Try one of the signature blends or get creative with the mix-ins to create your own concoction.
Glen Burnie—With a few locally-owned ice cream shops to choose from in Glen Burnie, Ann's Dari-Creme has stood the test of time—including having customer support stop them from being bought out by Marley Station mall. Stop by the lunch counter that's known just as well for its shakes as its footlongs. Choose from flavors including vanilla, chocolate, orange and banana. They don't take credit cards, but they recently added an ATM in case you forget some cash.
John
12:41 pm on Sunday, February 5, 2012
Expressway is odd to me. It's simply fantastic - so much great food there yet I've driven by it a zillion times in the past 5 years can can't find a single customer at the joint. I'd think a place with food this good - especially pit beef - would have a line 15 people deep at any given time.
Tim Lemke
3:55 pm on Sunday, February 5, 2012
It's always pretty busy when I go there.