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The Milkshakes From This Marvelous South Dakota Hamburger Stand Are Almost Too Wonderful To Be Real

Nick's Hamburger Shop in Brookings, South Dakota, is renowned for its iconic milkshakes, burgers, and homemade pies.

Published Mar 16, 2019

Written by 

Annie Sandmeier

We have officially survived yet another South Dakota winter, which calls for some sort of a survival treat. Do you want to know what that ultimate sweet treat is? Milkshakes. Do you know where to get the best? From this marvelous South Dakota hamburger stand, of course:

You know Brookings for South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Art Museum, but did you know that it is also home to...

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...the BEST shake in the state?

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Since 1929, Nick's Hamburger Shop has been SoDak's go-to for not only comfort food, but affordable meals, beginning with nickel burgers in 1929 and their present-day $2 Nickburgers!

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In addition to their iconic burgers, Nick's is also home to homemade pie as good as grandma used to make...

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...and, you guessed it: milkshakes.

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Have you ever seen a more iconic trio? Go ahead; I'll wait.

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Nick's Hamburger Shop is located at 427 Main Ave in Brookings and is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Check out the restaurant's website or Facebook page for more information on this classic spot.

For even more to do in Brookings, check out This Enchanting Tulip Festival In South Dakota Is All You Need For Spring.

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