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    Shake Pit

    3.9 (225 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    SHAKE PIT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Bacon cheese burger and fry
    Dwaine C.

    It is July and we got to sit inside at the air conditioned bar. Outside is covered and doable. I got a double cheeseburger. Do big. I should have got a single. Good juicy burger with everything. Crispy fries. My pineapple milkshake was delicious. Needed a spoon. Service is always friendly.

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    Eric C.

    The Shake Pit is located directly on the south side of Cortez Road. There are plenty of seats. Burgers are plump juicy and well seasoned. The shakes have authentic flavor and perfect thickness. I've been eating here during trips to the beach for decades and it's never disappointed.

    Banana Split

    Great ice cream, shakes and the banana split is one of the best! We always go after the beach at Anna Maria!

    Janeth O.

    This is a cash-only establishment, but don't worry they have an ATM on-site if you need it. There are plenty of picnic tables outside, which makes it a nice spot to hang out, especially in good weather. They do offer some food options like cheeseburgers, hotdogs, corn dogs, and chicken sandwiches, but we came specifically for the ice cream and we were not disappointed. They have both soft serve and regular ice cream, including some specialty flavors. We ordered a banana split with rocky road, triple peanut butter, and siesta sea turtle (all specialty flavors). It ended up costing $17, which felt a bit steep--but honestly, it was huge. Two of us shared it and still couldn't finish. Easily enough for 4 people. The place was packed on a Sunday night around 8:45 PM, just before closing time, so it's clearly a popular spot. If you're craving ice cream and don't mind paying a little extra for a giant treat, it's worth a visit!

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    Beth E.

    We have driven by here too many times to count and finally stopped. The menu board is a bit funky and not at all easy to read, but I knew I wanted ice cream with candy, whatever they called it. I think it was called a Spooner. I got a Butterfinger one and they even put a little extra Butterfinger on top. Their ice cream is very good so I think that means the fat content is high. The only thing I didn't like was the styrofoam cup. For me it's a sensory thing and I can't stand the scraping on styrofoam. There are numerous benches where you can sit, and the staff was friendly and efficient.

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    13 years ago

    I've been going to Shake Pit since I was a kid and the milkshakes are the BEST I've ever had. Yum!!!

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    12 years ago

    Always great food, ice cream and service. Family owned and operated business. My go to for ice cream and sandwiches.

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    This is the BEST milkshake place on earth!!!!!! My ultimate favorite is a hot fudge marshmallow. It's sooooooo delicious

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    11 years ago

    Short and simple never got to try the food after ordering was told cash only REALLY it's the year 2016

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    Cash only- but the ice cream and shakes are really good I tried the hot dog once and it wasn't all that

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    10 years ago

    All I ever wanted was some Shake Pit on the way home from the beach. Pulled up ... Closed. It's like Chick Fila on a Sunday

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    13 years ago

    Best Shakes I've ever had!! Really good! Going to go back to try the food.

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    10 years ago

    Delicious milk shakes (try the peanut butter!) and the fries are SO good. Cash only, but there's an ATM in the CVS next door.

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    10 years ago

    Have been going for years back when the Commings owned it. Everything is good!! My favorite is a Rootbeer Frosty!

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    We visited on a Friday at 4pm. It was pretty quiet inside the store, with only one other family and…read moretwo people working. We were warmly greeted and acknowledged when we walked in, and we took a minute to scan over the expansive menu. We both ordered single scoops of the ice cream, and were surprised and happy at the generous portion of ice cream. The ice cream was very creamy, thick, and had great flavor. The cotton candy with the pop rocks was a nice surprise. There are a few tables and a wooden bench along the wall for seating, as well as a long table attached to the wall with chairs. The decor was very Southern, with a Hey Ya'll sign on the wall, and a few quoted pictures around the walls. It was very cute. I will definitely return because of how close this location is to where I recently moved, and because of the variety and length of the menu. I would love to come back and try the bakery or coffee items. When we left, we were given a happy farewell.

    I have been coming to this adorable ice cream shop for many years during the day for coffee and…read moretreats . I decided to try the ice cream in the evening, but I was sorry I did. The staff in the evening are young and very immature. Service is not their main concern. We were helped by a rude young lady, and we had a question about the size of the cups, she was actually annoyed that we asked and she held up the cups with a smirk and turned colleagues and started laughing... we placed our order and she waited on the next customers who got their ice cream 10 minutes before we did as ours sat on the counter and melted. before we were called. When the owner and managers are there during the day, the shop is well run, and the attitude is pleasant. But the evening was a we terrible experience. Bad service and warm ice cream!

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