The not-so-humble freak shake or loaded shake as they’re also known, has become increasingly popular across Newcastle over recent years.

To make it easier to find the best of the best when it comes to these insanely indulgent mega-milkshakes, we’ve pulled together a list of venues across Newcastle that offer the over-the-top beverage and we’ve even gone that extra mile to share with you what flavours are available.

Milky Lane  

It’s certainly no surprise to see that Milky Lane offers these over-the-top drinks because truly, is anything on the menu NOT over the top? Since its arrival here on Darby Street in 2019, Milky Lane has been a go-to for visitors looking to devour a flavour-filled burger, creative cocktails, and of course, their loaded signature thick shakes!

The crew at Milky Lane have carefully crafted six different flavours each with their own unique toppings and personality to match. What’s on the menu? Choose from Crunchie, Snickers, Bueno, Mint Aero, Caramilk, or Biscoff.

Where: 13 Darby St, Newcastle
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Onyx Espresso Bar

This absolute favourite of a venue in Mayfield has been building up its reputation as a foodie haven since its inception in 2017, but earlier this year, just prior to the new owners taking over, Onyx Espresso Bar launched their newest offering – the mighty freak shake!

Let us introduce to you their insane flavour combos…

First up is the Golden Gaytime complete with dulce de leche, caramel fudge, golden Gaytime popcorn, and Gaytime ice cream; the Ferrero Rocher with Nutella, Bueno, crushed hazelnuts, chocolate, and Ferrero; the Biscoff Caramilk with Biscoff spread, Caramilk ganache, Caramilk breakaway, and Biscoff crumbs; and lucky last, the Choc Fudge Brownie Sundae with choc fudge, pretzels, twirl, wafer, chocolate, cherry, and choc brownie.

Where: 191 Maitland Rd, Mayfield
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The Hood Milkbar 

The Junction-based foodie joint has become a favourite for gelato lovers, coffee drinkers, foodie finders, and everyone in between for years. Dropping into this sweet tooth haven, diners can expect the unexpected with triple scoop waffle cones, a Nutella fountain, an abundance of toppings, and of course, gelato thick shakes!

Where: 188 Union St, The Junction
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XS Espresso Kotara / XS Espresso Jesmond / XS Espresso Bennetts Green

The Sydney original café originally came to Newcastle with their Jesmond store in 2020 before launching at Kotara and most recently, Bennetts Green. Offering some of the most tantalising food and drink options, their Signature Shakes are a crowd-pleaser!

With five different flavours to choose from, there’s a little something for every tastebud! So, what’s on the menu?

The Original Cronut comes complete with salted caramel, Oreo, Tim Tam, and a Belgian chocolate shake topped with a cronut full of Kit Kats, M&M’s. wafer sticks, Maltesers, and Caramello Koalas.

The Volcano features a Nutella, coconut, and Oreo shake topped with a warm chocolate souffle. Next is the Monster; Oreo, Tim Tam, and Belgian chocolate shake topped with pieces of waffle, whipped cream, Oreos, and Tim Tam

The XS Surprise is filled with a Nutella & Crunchie shake topped with fairy floss, 100s & 1000s, a waffle cone, and a Kinder Surprise. Lucky last is the Golden Gaytime; caramel, vanilla crumble, and coffee shake topped with Golden Gaytime Doughnuts.

Where: 1 Kullaiba Rd, Kotara | 41/28 Blue Gum Rd, Jesmond | 20 Pacific Hwy, Bennetts Green
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Indulge your inner sweet tooth, visit these venues in Newcastle, and get around the seriously delectable on trend drink; the freak shake!

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