NEW JERSEY - Nothing captures the quintessential Jersey Shore summer quite like wrapping up a long day on the beach or shopping in town with a thick, ice-cold milkshake. In historic Cape May, crafting the perfect shake is an art form. From massive, hand-spun parlor classics to unique creations featuring locally sourced peanut butter, the town is packed with spots pouring the absolute best frozen treats on the coast.
Whether you are finishing up dinner or taking an evening stroll along the promenade, here is where you will find the best milkshakes in Cape May this summer.
Fine Fellows Creamery
Located on Beach Avenue, this vibrant and welcoming gem is famous for serving up premium Bassetts Ice Cream. They are known for their incredibly creamy, inventive milkshake combinations like the "Grasshopper" and the "Pretty in Pink." With excellent vegan and dairy-free options available, it is a fantastic, inclusive spot to grab a rich shake before walking the seaside promenade.
Dry Dock Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor
A beloved, family-owned staple on Texas Avenue since 2000, Dry Dock offers an authentic, old-fashioned ice cream parlor experience. While they serve a full menu of great food, visitors flock to their extensive dessert bar for their famous, hand-spun milkshakes. Made thick and served with a classic seaside charm, these shakes deliver pure, nostalgic comfort.
Sliderz Take Out & Catering
For a truly local Cape May twist on the classic dessert, Sliderz is a must-visit. They partner with the famous Cape May Peanut Butter Co. to craft their signature Vanilla Peanut Butter and Chocolate Peanut Butter milkshakes. These dreamy, thick creations blend local, nutty perfection with rich ice cream for a uniquely indulgent Jersey Shore treat.
Uncle Charley's Ice Cream
Nestled right near the heart of town, Uncle Charley's is an old-school parlor that has served as a summer tradition for generations of vacationers. They serve towering, hand-dipped milkshakes made from a massive selection of premium, homemade ice cream flavors. It is the perfect sweet reward after a long afternoon of shopping on the Washington Street Mall.
Kohr Bros Frozen Custard
No list of Jersey Shore treats is complete without Kohr Bros. With convenient locations in Cape May, including on the Washington Street Mall and Beach Avenue, they bring a slightly different take to the milkshake game. By blending their legendary, silky-smooth frozen custard instead of traditional ice cream, they create an impossibly creamy, lighter shake that is a true boardwalk staple.
Conclusion
From colorful, modern creameries to historic parlors and unique, locally-sourced collaborations, Cape May offers a milkshake for every palate. Each of these spots brings its own unique flavor to the island, but they all share a commitment to delivering that perfect, sweet taste of summer. No matter where you are staying in town, you are never more than a short walk away from a world-class shake.
