Ranking milkshakes is a dangerous business. Someone always disagrees, usually loudly, usually mid-slurp.
At Legends, our milkshake flavours come in five Legendary Shakes: Peanut Butter & Jelly, Million Dollar, The Messi, The Joker and McGregor the Waffler. After years of watching what gets ordered, photographed and argued over, we have a pretty good idea of the pecking order, so this ranking is for milkshake enthusiasts, Legends customers and anyone hunting for halal dessert options or unusual flavour combinations. So here it is: every Legends shake flavour, ranked from “brilliant” to “genuinely famous in three counties”, with flavour profiles, how we judged them, pairing ideas, delivery and ordering options, and a few extra dessert recommendations if you want to go beyond just the shake.
For the record, every single one is 100% halal, like everything else on our menu. No gelatine surprises, no checking the small print — just shakes, plus enough guidance to help you pick the right one for your taste and order with confidence.
How we judged them
Three tests, applied without mercy.
The first-sip test. Does it make you go quiet for a second? The last-third test. Great shakes stay interesting past the halfway mark; weak ones become homework. The order-again test. When you are back at the counter next week, does your finger drift back to it?
Blended thick, topped properly, served cold. Here are the results.
5. Peanut Butter & Jelly
Peanut butter, strawberry jam and whipped cream. The American classic done halal and done properly.
Fifth place is harsh on it, honestly. The salty-sweet combination is superb, and peanut butter loyalists will not hear a word against it. It only sits here because it is the most grown-up of the five, and shakes are not really a grown-up business.
Pairs dangerously well with The Elvis, which feels right given the King’s famous peanut butter habit. That pairing logic is explained further in our sides and drinks pairing guide. A peanut butter milkshake like this is an indulgent treat when the balance is right: use a high-powered blender for a smooth, creamy blend, topped properly and served cold.
4. The Joker
Bubblegum Millions, Skittles, strawberries, bubblegum sauce, a peanut butter milkshake variation, and whipped cream with a chocolate drizzle. Chaos in a cup, and proud of it.
This is the shake the kids point at through the glass. It is bright, ridiculous and sweeter than a compliment from your nan, with a swirl of colour and sprinkles that make it look as delicious as it tastes. Adults order it “for the table” and then drink most of it themselves.
Marks docked only because bubblegum is a committed relationship. You are either a Joker person or you are not. If you are, nothing else on this list will do, though indulgent milkshake flavours like salted caramel and peanut butter and jelly are the kind of combinations people keep coming back to.
3. The Messi
Maltesers, Milkybar, Maltesers toppings and whipped cream. Small touches, total control, wins everything. The name fits.
The genius here is texture. The base depends on the right balance of ice cream and milk, blended to a smooth mix before the toppings go on. A flavour swirl or sauce drizzle is part of what makes loaded shakes feel so good. Sprinkles also add extra visual appeal. Crushed cookies are another common milkshake add-in. The malt crunch keeps every mouthful interesting, and the Milkybar smooths the whole thing out. It is the shake for people who think they do not have a favourite shake. They do. It is this.
2. Million Dollar
Ferrero Rocher, Cadbury’s Flake, strawberries, chocolate sauce and whipped cream. The name is not modest and neither is the shake.
This is the special-occasion order. Birthday in the family booth? Million Dollar. Results day? Million Dollar. Tuesday that needed rescuing? You get the idea. The Ferrero and Flake combination drinks like a dessert trolley in a cup, and the strawberries let you claim one of your five a day with a straight face. The genius here is texture. The right mix keeps it thick without turning it stodgy. A good starting ratio is two parts ice cream to one part milk. A dusting of cocoa powder deepens the chocolate edge, while a spoon of caramel brings extra richness. For a more indulgent finish, salted caramel works especially well with a dollop of whipped cream and a few chocolate chips on top. A light pinch of cocoa over the cream ties it all together.
1. McGregor the Waffler
Lotus Biscoff, mini waffle, white chocolate and whipped cream. The champion, and it is not particularly close. Indulgent shakes like this get extra lift from caramel or salted caramel notes, and a caramel drizzle can elevate the flavour too.
Biscoff shakes are everywhere these days. Most of them are a squirt of spread and a prayer. Ours commits: proper Biscoff flavour through the whole shake, white chocolate to round it off, and an actual mini waffle on top, because a garnish should be worth eating. It’s built with premium ingredients for a richer taste, and decorating the glass with chocolate or caramel sauce helps serve it with more impact. On a milkshake menu, this is the kind of build that feels like the perfect milkshake.
It has the swagger of its namesake and, unlike him, an unblemished record. The people’s champion and the rightful number one.
The right way to order a perfect milkshake
A Legendary Shake after a smash burger is the classic move, and our burger and dessert combos guide maps the best pairings in detail. The short version: rich burger, lighter shake; spicy burger, sweeter shake. The Nashville followed by a Joker is a rollercoaster we fully endorse, and that indulgent combo stands out even on a broader menu where popular milkshake flavors include classic staples and richer combinations. Getting the right one comes down to premium ingredients and how it is served.
Shakes also travel. Every one of them is available for delivery and collection through our order online page, with 20% off your first website order. Movie night sorted. If you are making milkshakes at home, that is fun too, but a properly made one here can be a full meal when you want something easy.
And if the shake is merely your opening move, the Sweet Tooth section runs deep: Loaded Brownies, Camden Cheesecakes, chocolate fudge cake and premium mocktails. Dessert is not an afterthought here. It is half the name above the door. A chocolate shake is also the perfect partner for wings and burgers.
Honourable mentions from the Sweet Tooth counter
The shakes get the headlines, but they share a counter with serious company, and a proper ranking should admit it: next to burgers, a shake is the perfect partner to a smash burger and can round out a meal.
The Loaded Brownies run the shakes close for the title of most argued-over dessert: a fresh double chocolate brownie, your choice of topping from Ferrero Rocher to strawberries, your choice of sauce from Nutella to toffee. They land firmly as indulgent treats, and if you like trying new combinations, the topping-and-sauce mix gives you plenty to play with. The Camden Cheesecakes bring the calm after the storm, with Let’s Go Nuts and its pistachio cream quietly building a cult following.
And if you want something cold and sweet without the cream, the premium mocktails carry the day: Sunrise, Blue Lagoon, Strawberry Dream and a virgin mojito. The lineup adds a fruity option to the wider menu, whether you are scanning recipes at home or ordering one professionally. A Joker for the kids and a mojito for you is a respectable compromise, and nobody needs to know the Joker was secretly yours.
Come and argue with us
That is our ranking, and we are only about 80% sure of it ourselves. The beauty of the argument is that settling it requires ordering all five, which we thoroughly recommend doing across a few visits.
Find your nearest store on our stores page. Ten locations across Bradford, Leeds, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Keighley, Batley, Manchester and Liverpool, every one serving all five contenders. Come and crown your own champion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What milkshake flavours does Legends do?
Five Legendary Shakes: Peanut Butter & Jelly, Million Dollar (Ferrero Rocher and Flake), The Messi (Maltesers and Milkybar), The Joker (bubblegum and Skittles) and McGregor the Waffler (Biscoff, mini waffle and white chocolate). Popular milkshake flavors usually range from classic staples to indulgent combinations.
A vanilla milkshake has been a timeless favourite since 1885, and a classic version uses vanilla ice cream and milk. For a richer take, some recipes start with creamy vanilla ice cream, while a peanut butter option pairs it with vanilla for a smooth, indulgent finish.
A cookies-and-cream favourite is the oreo milkshake, made with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for extra crunch. Banana is a versatile choice that also shows up in banoffee, while a Tropical Paradise blend uses tropical fruits such as mango and pineapple.
Are Legends milkshakes halal?
Yes. Everything at Legends is 100% halal, including every shake, topping and sauce, in every store.
What is the most popular milkshake flavour at Legends?
McGregor the Waffler takes the crown. Biscoff, white chocolate and a mini waffle on top make it our most ordered and most photographed shake.
Can I get Legends shakes delivered?
Yes. All five shakes are available for delivery and collection through our order online service.
