MilkShake Factory

MilkShake Factory is an ice cream shop in Stamford, CT, located at 1109 High Ridge Rd. The shop serves handspun milkshakes made with housemade ice cream, offering a menu that includes limited time, signature, gourmet, classic, and non-dairy options. Specific offerings include the All-American Apple Pie, which features sweet baked apples blended with warm cinnamon spice, caramel, and buttery pie crust, and the Southern Banana Pudding, combining fresh banana with creamy marshmallow and crunchy vanilla wafers. The signature section includes the Chocolate Cake Shake, swirled with chocolate ganache frosting and topped with a housemade chocolate cake pop, as well as the Campfire S’mores, featuring crunchy honey grahams, crispy marshmallows, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. The gourmet category offers items like the Bananas Foster, with fresh bananas and buttery caramel toffee sauce, and the Chocolatier, rich cocoa, oven-baked brownies, and melted fudge. Classic flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, and cookies and cream are also available, alongside non-dairy versions of chocolate, cookies and cream, peanut butter, and strawberry.

The business is part of a family legacy of chocolatiers dating back to 1914, when Charlie and Orania immigrated from Greece and opened their first chocolate shop and soda fountain in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood. The second generation joined the business in 1950, upholding and expanding the legacy introduced by their parents. In 1973, the third generation opened a chocolate factory just a few blocks from the original soda fountain. The fourth generation of chocolatiers was born in 1980, growing up in the chocolate factory. The family has continued to make premium chocolates, including signature salted caramels, decadent terrapins, and a wide variety of chocolate barks, which are available to enjoy, share, or give as gifts.

The location sits on High Ridge Road, about 0.2 miles from the Merritt Parkway. It is approximately 0.3 miles from the Turn of River Fire Department Station 1 and the Turn-of-River Bridge. Union School is located about 0.4 miles away, and the Rippowam River is also within 0.4 miles of the shop.

MilkShake Factory holds a positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it. In Stamford, CT, the shop stands out for its handspun milkshakes and family-made chocolates, combining a long history of craftsmanship with a diverse menu of sweet treats.