musings on milkshakes

While it is widely acknowledged in North Carolina that Cookout shakes are far superior than any others (yes, even better than Steak 'n' Shake), I must give the nod to Coldstone in coffee-flavored milkshake department. For those of you who are unaware, Cookout is a Greensboro-based drive-through place with backyard-style burgers and extraordinarily thick and creamy milkshakes that are served with both a straw and a spoon. During college, the Burlington Cookout would stay open until 3:03 AM for those late-night treats that cost only $2.01. What a bargain! And considering that coffee ice cream is my favorite flavor, I decided to branch out from my usual pineapple shake and try the cappucino variety of Cookout shake, which sadly, does not hold a candle to Coldstone's. I think the inherent difference is that Cookout starts with a vanilla base and adds cappucino to it, while Coldstone simply uses the coffee-flavored ice cream without any further additions.