ShakeAway

I just moved back to Ireland and I don’t remember seeing this place before, but there is a review from September 2010, have I been away that long, surely not. Either way, this is my first time here.
3 stars sums it up, all very average. The milkshake was nice, the service quick. The place didn’t feel warm, it has a very fast-​food feel to it, as if not much effort has been put in to the look and feel of the place.
Not that I won’t ever come again, but I prefer the milkshake place beside the Central Bank, assuming its still there.

Went here today with a friend, and got two «Daves». «Daves» consist of Ferrero Roche, Kinder Bueno and a Dairy Flake. I was a bit sceptical as to how much chocolate would actually make it into the milkshake, afterall, it’s not like Ferrero Roche is cheap people! Surprisingly, before blending, I saw a large helping of chocolate just below the ice cream. Unfortunately it was over blended, and a little too thin when presented and tasted, but I was happy with the quantity of chocolate mixed in. Not too much canned cream either, which always bodes well — too much cream is nearly as bad as throwing ice cubes into coke, and still expecting you to pay for a large!
As for the store, it was extremely clean, bright and bubbly. The staff are fairly young, but I didn’t see any problem with this, as they were efficient and friendly. Does seem to attract quite a few teenagers, and while we were in there, we had to listen to three boys shouting continuously about what they would and would not do, to the ladies in their lives. Still wouldn’t prevent me from coming back. Best milkshakes in Dublin to date

Came back here because of a GrabOne Deal and it was pretty good the only other time I went… I don’t think I’ll be going back unless the deal is a large shake for 1 euro (the deal was for 2 euro, instead of just under 5).
There were three employees, their jobs seemed to be:
1) Taking orders but only after wrapping up a chat with a friend who is hanging over the counter
2) Clean the counters that were already clean
3) Take out the trash and make shakes
The shake made me kind-​of sick, which I thought was from drinking it too fast, but then i realized more than half of it was left so it could not have been that…

Don’t get the peach milkshake. It tasted so much of nothingness I requested some more peach to be put in mine. And it was still bland. It tasted of sour milk. Threw the 3.25 euro concoction into the bin after two sips.
My friend had the lemon and lime which was interesting considering the mix of citrus and dairy, the décor is cute but the location that it’s in, means it’s usually filled by kids.

I can’t believe anybody has random hankerings for milkshakes, so this store will go out of business all on its own but here is my attempt at helping it along.
The high school-​aged kids running the shop have no concept of customer service nor how to keep their workspace clean. The counters were covered in sprinkles, cookie crumbs, dirty ice cream scoops, knives covered with peanut butter, etc. Well anyway, I ordered my milkshake and waited and waited and waited. An entire line of people order and leave with their drinks before they notice I am still waiting. After 20 minutes I finally go up to the counter and ask where my milkshake is and I see the cup sitting on the counter marked with my order. «It looks like we forgot to make it,» says the counter boy who was apparently the shift manager – dear God help them. They simply forgot. You think?
Best of all, he allows the other employees to completely finish cleaning the counters and only then does he realize nobody has begun the milkshake. He decides to take on the task himself and gets completely flabbergasted when a new person lines up. He actually takes a new order and makes THAT milkshake before finally making mine. Jaw-​dropping.
Another employee realizes how ridiculous it is that I have waited 30 minutes for a milkshake and give me a card worth one free milkshake. When I go in to redeem my free milkshake, they have run out of the ingredients for the one I want – even though it’s one of the popular combos listed on the menu. Needless to say, I will not be going there ever again.

Forget the discount bookstores. Burritos are so yesterday. Dublin’s latest trend is officially milkshakes! Seriously, this is the third shake place I’ve seen opening up in the last couple months, all bursting with retina-​popping colours and retro-​hip attitudes.
Shakes come in two sizes and are categorized into types of fillings: fruity, chocolatey, biscuity… you get the drift. You get one filling free and can add more fillings, boosts, and toppings if you pony up (all under a euro each). Switching from cow juice to organic soya milk and ice cream will cost you 99c/1.49.
I like that the menu’s clearly marked as to what IS vegan, what’s NOT veggie and what’s NOT gluten-​free. Another plus is the 10% discount for students and members of the emergency services.
I got a passionfruit soya smoothie. They cut up the fruits right before my eyes and used a non-​dairy blender. I did have to wait a few minutes as it was busy, but I think it was worth it. The flavours weren’t what I was looking for, but I think it’s because I didn’t anticipate the different taste of the soya. I’m more than willing to give it another try!
AND there’s a foosball table in the shop, decorated in the logo colours, for a double win.
3.8 hopeful stars from me, rounded up to 4.