1705 E. Carson St., South Side (412-488-1808)
314 Fifth Ave., Downtown (412-315-7115)
www.themilkshakefactory.com
With more than a century in the soda-fountain business, these guys know what they’re doing: spoon-it-thick shakes in flavors ranging from your classic vanilla and “signature” flavors (strawberries and waffles) to gourmet varieties like Bananas Foster. They’ve even got dairy-free options.
Other Finalists
2nd: Burgatory, Multiple locations
3rd: Page Dairy Mart, South Side