The Milkshake Factory is fun to visit and the decor is that of an old time soda shop. A classic shake costs $5 plus tax, slightly more than Ritter's Diner, which charges $4.25. The shakes are made the old fashioned way with the retro blenders.
The milkshakes taste great, they are made from quality ingredients. This is a family owned business, originally in Lawrenceville in 1914, but now there's 2 locations, this Downtown location and the other on the South Side.
When you walk in, you stand in line to order your shakes, then they call your name when it's ready.