Red Cow

217 14TH AVE SW, SUITE 100 | REDCOWMN.COM/ROCHESTER SHAKEE SHAKEE? The owners of Red Cow experimented with a few specialty pop-up kitchens early during the pandemic, one by the name of Shakee Shakee. The idea—and the name—stuck, and Red Cow restaurants added shakes to their menu in 2021.

A NEW TAKE ON THE BURGER AND SHAKE. Though a vanilla shake and cheeseburger is a classic pairing, Red Cow beverage director Ian Lowther recommends trying a strawberry shake with the “Barcelona” burger—the sweet fruity flavor of the shakes pairs well with the salty, nutty flavor of the burger topped with manchego, prosciutto, piquillo pepper and smoked pepper aioli. ON THE MENU. Red Cow whips up their shakes with a high-fat soft serve, which results in an intensely rich, creamy flavor. Beyond the classics (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, caramel), they also offer a “Birthday Cake” shake, mixed with cake batter and rainbow sprinkles, and a “Brownie Batter & Caramel” shake. Each Red Cow location also features a special shake of the day, dreamed up by the local staff.

AND OFF THE MENU. Though not officially on the menu, any shake can be made into a more grown-up version, Lowther says. Try asking for a chocolate shake with Irish cream. For a fun take on an Orange Julius, try a vanilla shake with vodka and orange juice.