Popular MilkShake Factory Announces Second New Jersey Spot, More Coming Soon

The milkshake has been around for well over a century, but it didn’t start out as the sweet dessert drink we know today. Back in the late 1800s, a “milkshake” was actually a creamy drink made with milk, eggs, and sometimes even whiskey—more like eggnog than a dessert. In the early 1900s, soda fountains started blending milk with flavored syrups and ice cream, and that’s when the milkshake we recognize today really took shape.

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Once electric mixers came along in the 1910s and 1920s, they became quick and easy to make. By the 1950s, milkshakes were a classic diner treat, usually served with burgers and fries, and they’ve been a favorite ever since.

Speaking of Milkshakes, I found research on the history of the "Milkshake Factory." The MilkShake Factory began as a small family-owned chocolate shop in Pittsburgh in 1914. Over time, the business became known not just for its homemade chocolates but also for thick, hand-spun milkshakes made with ice cream and sweet toppings.

In recent years, the company began expanding and opening more locations outside Pennsylvania. New Jersey is one of the newer places for the brand, with its first shop opening recently and more locations planned as the MilkShake Factory continues to grow.

According to a report from NJ.com, the company opened its first location at 177 Newark Ave. in Jersey City last year. The franchise also plans stores in Florham Park and Somerville.

Now they have leased property in Monmouth County to bring a new location to Middletown. The MilkShake Factory is coming to Middletown Plaza on Route 35 in Middletown.