Where To Find Freakshakes In London

If you haven’t heard of Freakshakes you need to get acquainted with these creamy beasts. First created in Canberra, Australia, the shakes spread like wildfire not just across the country, but around the globe. London has a handful of places where you can see for yourself what all the fuss is about.

Maxwell’s Bar & Grill, Covent Garden

Bar, Market, Dessert

One of the first places to start off the London trend was Maxwell’s Bar & Grill. The bar has monthly shakes, so there’s always a new flavour combination to try. Previously seen on Maxwell’s Freakshakes menus: sumptuous salted caramel capped with crunchy pretzels, a towering triple chocolate with moreish pecans and beautiful brownies, and an Oreo-stuffed shake with an Oreo ice cream sandwich on top. If you want to convince yourself you’re being the teensiest bit healthy, you can turn to the banana fudge shake or the strawberry cheesecake shake that is topped with a massive meringue and fresh strawberries. Fruit means healthy no matter what it’s with, right?

Sensations, Holloway Road

Cafe, Dessert

A brand new dessert bar, Sensations also sells the famous Freakshakes. Flavours include Nutella, Caramel, Peanut Butter, Kit Kat and Strawberry, each topped high with cream and sweet treats.

Waffle Paradise, Green Street

Cafe, Dessert

Waffle Paradise, provides a large selection of delicious flavours and delightful toppings for the shakes. This little haven in Upton Park refers to their large milkshakes as ‘The Volcanoes’, showing off their overflowing goodness. Mixed with whipped cream and with over 30 flavours on offer that include Dairy Milk, Fudge Brownie, Kinder Bueno, Malteasers and Strawberry, there’s something for everyone. Waffle Paradise provides you with an abundance of toppings including Coco Pops, Lucky Charms, marshmallows, toffee popcorn and Mini Eggs.

Shake Shack, Covent Garden

Restaurant, Market, British

One of four in the UK, this American fast-food chain has set up shop in London. Choose a basic Shake of vanilla or chocolate, or try out their Concretes, which have a custard and ice cream blend base. The menu has five main Concretes including the Union Shack, made with chocolate custard, chocolate hazelnut brownie, fudge sauce, chocolate chunks and sea salt. If you think you’d rather try your own combination, you’re in luck because they offer you the chance you can design your own.

Heddon Street Kitchen, Heddon Street

Bar, Restaurant, British

Heddon Street Kitchen brings you alcohol-filled cocktail-shakes. Part of the Gordon Ramsay Group, this restaurant has created three boozy shakes; Gentleman’s Breakfast will leave you feeling sophisticated with Gentleman Jack, peanut butter, banana and vanilla ice cream. The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party brings you Earl Grey-infused gin, strawberries and vanilla ice cream. The sassy Papa Don’t Preach consists of Finlandia vodka, peach liquor, raspberry syrup and vanilla ice cream.

The Canvas Cafe, Brick Lane

Cafe, Dessert

The Canvas Cafe‘s delicious menu is simple, free-range and ethically sourced. If you’re after a vegan shake, this is where to go.

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Francesca Hobson

A recent English Literature and Classical Civilisation graduate, Francesca is interested in pursuing a career as an editor or publicist. Having worked previously with Woman & Home magazine and Healthy magazine, she is keen to experience the workings of different publications. Most likely found with her nose in a book, doodling, baking or cuddling her cockapoo puppy.