Posted in Iowa Dining May 02, 2022 by Raymond Goldfield

The Outrageous Milkshake Bar In Iowa That’s Piled High With Goodness

Ah, milkshakes. Is there any comfort food that screams “summer” more? Those malt, chocolate, and strawberry shakes of your childhood were great, but today’s milkshake bars have raised the game. Iowa has no shortage of the creamy, frosty treat, but one casual restaurant in the sleepy town of Marion may have taken their milkshake game to the next level, Step into Frydae and indulge your inner child with Iowa’s craziest milkshakes.

Marion, Iowa may be one of Iowa's most charming small towns, but at Frydae, they're going bigger than ever.

Inside, it looks like a slick, modern cafe that's the perfect place to spend an hour while touring the town.

But when you walk up to the modern digital counter, your jaw will drop - because everything at this restaurant is the definition of over-the-top.

The restaurant's titular specialty is their loaded fries, such as these taco fries topped with slow-cooked pork carnitas.

But you're here for dessert - and no matter how enticing the old-fashioned ice cream counter looks, don't get sidetracked!

The sweet specialty at Frydae is their milkshakes, with dozens of flavors of whipped-cream-topped frosty treats with mix-ins.

But to get the whole Frydae experience, go for the massive loaded shakes in mason jars. Each one is topped with a host of sweet and crunchy add-ons including your favorite cookies.

The restaurant always has seasonal offerings available, and there'll usually be one themed to the nearest holiday - including the always-popular pumpkin spice shake in the fall.

Don't like any of the prepared options? Frydae lets you customize your own shake - and with over fifty toppings, you can go as over-the-top as you want!

If you still have any room left over after your shake, make sure to check out their bakery case - they usually have a specialty like the fruity pebbles-packed Cereal Killer Pie ready to take home.

What’s your favorite milkshake at Frydae? Does the Marion favorite take the cake (or shake), or do you have another Iowa dairy destination as your favorite milkshake? Let us know in the comments section. Frydae is adding new offerings to their extensive fry, shake, and pie menus all the time, so keep an eye on their website and Facebook page for when they announce their next over-the-top treat.

Address: Frydae, 743 10th St, Marion, IA 52302, USA