The Yard Milkshake Bar Atlanta - Centennial Park

The Yard Milkshake Bar – Where Your Wallet Melts Faster Than the Ice Cream Walked into The Yard in downtown Atlanta and was immediately greeted by friendly employees and a display case of ice cream that looked like it was styled by food magazine editors on a sugar high. Seriously, these milkshakes are so good-looking, I felt like I needed to show it off before eating it. The taste? Delicious. Facebook worthy? Absolutely. Worth taking out a small loan? Debatable. Now, the milkshake I ordered looked like it had been sculpted by a dessert architect who moonlights as a magician. It was delicious. It was beautiful. It was $19. I kind of expected a back massage and a handwritten thank-you note from the cow. In short: great decor, lovely people, tasty treats… but unless I win the lottery or develop a medical need for Ice cream that costs as much as a small car, I probably won’t be back. One-and-done for the wallet’s sake.

Nice place. Great ice cream and shakes. The cookie and brownie was soft and chewy. Not stale like other. Service was fast and employees were helpful with understanding the menu. 10 out of 10. Will visit again

We got to the Yard and they were slammed with lots of customers, the wait was about 15-20 minutes until we could order, but it was well worth the wait! We got a milkshake from their secret menu - the bananas foster, and it was heavenly and much larger than anticipated! We also got a butter pecan milkshake that was so creamy and delicious. I might have to go again before we leave our vacation ❤️ In regards to allergens, I have an allergy to one fruit and they requested we sign a waiver instead of just informing them to request a new/cleaned scooper. We opted out of that waiver, and they still got a new clean scooper for my milkshake so I appreciate the precaution.

The atmosphere was nice and quiet not many people there. The customer service was ok they weren’t too enthusiastic to service but weren’t terrible. The milkshakes were awesome just as the pictures show and they tasted great. We got the peanut butter brownie, Birthday cake, and unicorn as well as a waffle cone with vanilla ice cream and Carmel sauce.

This place was a ton of fun. I would describe it as ridiculous in a good way. It is a bit pricey but worth the wait. The bottle is glass and I brought it home as a souvenir from the time we had. We had a meet up after work and this place was, fun, close to the convention center and had some good food. They have a scoop for like $5 as of October 2025 and a huge ice cream in a take home bottle for about $20. It was worth the fun, and we had 11 people in our group and the ice cream was moving out quickly and efficiently. We sat out side and enjoyed the evening but there was sitting inside as well. Oh and there is a bottle washing sink, that has a plastic bag. I wrapped the milk bottle up and brought it home to Los Angeles. Fun, crazy times, thank you for an experience and not just ice cream.

We spent a long day over at the aquarium. We were exhausted and in dire need of a snack. We saw the pics in other reviews and had to give this place a try. The place is clean with plenty of seating. The service was a bit lackluster, with one employee completely ignoring us even though he was standing right in front of us. The ice cream was phenomenal and did not disappoint in presentation. Everyone was super happy with their choices. The mermaid tail was supposed to be white chocolate, but it was really waxy and was even spit out. The Yard is certainly an experience. I’m glad we gave it a try!

The shop was clean, the staff very friendly and welcoming and the milkshakes were deliciously decadent! If you're in the area and you want some ice cream or a milkshake would highly recommend.

This spot has been on my list for so long, and I’m glad I finally got to check them out! All of the menu options were so tempting, and we were really happy with our choices of brookie batter and peanut butter banana bliss. The pictures always make these look so much bigger, we were happy to see that the glasses were pretty manageable and we could each handle one on our own. Though it was $40 for the two of these, we appreciated that they let you keep your glass and had a station to wash it out. It was a nice treat!

Yum! But I'll elaborate a little more. We stopped in on Sunday night and they were busy! Staff greeted un immediately and let us know they would be with us in a minute. We were still debating so he gave us his opinion ( we did ask!). We took his advice and tried the Parent Trap is it was a limited time only. It was delicious!!! So many flavors but they all blend perfectly without being to sweet. They have a bunch of seating inside but do have pre-made options as well to-go options. We sat inside and just enjoyed our treat

Tons of variety and combinations you won't find anywhere else. If you're looking for a unique frozen treat, this is your spot. The menu board (including the not so secret secret menu) is chock full of, not just ice cream, but almost art projects. That said, my wife did not enjoy the Mermaid because she panicked and ordered something intended for a 9 year old girl, but it looked great! I'm a boring old man and got the happy tracks in a waffle cone and it was more than enough for me with a great, fresh taste.

A very cute, vibrant ice cream and milkshake shop. Friendly and patient staff. The have a wide range of flavors in ice creams and cookie doughs! I had never been to a dessert place that had different flavors of cookie dough before. Ended up ordering a single scoop of the Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream, which was really good and moderately priced - $4.75

Omg!!!!! This place is a gem. Like wow!!!!!!! Sooooooo good. So amazing!!! If you need dessert this is the place !!!!!! We did come here when they were about to close so the girls seemed a little upset, I mean I get it. They were trying to finish up and go home and when we walked in, more people walked in after us. But my goodness! Can you blame us??? We don't want to miss out on this!!! And I'm glad we didn't. Came from out of town and just happened to pass by. The ice cream is just sooooooo good. Can't wait to come back here !!!

Awesome service! Amazing and comfortable atmosphere! Love it! Atl baby! If you are traveling or on staycation! Hit this place up!

Took some shakes Togo while in Town they were insane. Great flavors and so many options not some where if probably go again but it was good service fun shakes and cute place.

Super fun place for a once in a lifetime milkshake. I ordered the old school banana split in the souvenir jar. DELICIOUS! Did you know? They have a special sink in the store so that you can rinse your glass to take home. Pretty genius!

Stopped by after the aquarium for ice cream treat. Boy was this a treat. Big portions you can share with someone else even with the small cups. There was only one person working so things took a bit longer to come out but service was good. The person working came back after our milkshakes were served and told us they didn't prepare correctly and brought us some additional treats to add to our shake. We hadn't even noticed but appreciated the honesty. We will be back with additional guests for another treat.

I'm gonna tell you all just once. Stop by this place to get the Breakfast Blend. If you're a fan of Nutella and Chocolate and coffee, and a milkshake, with a waffle and some whip cream, this is your treat. But be wary, it's only available for a limited time. "They're your tastebuds. Satisfy them!" -Allan Delacruz

The milkshakes and ice cream are delicious. Great customer service. They are a little pricey for a milkshake but well worth the price for a sweet treat

I stopped today to get myself an ice cream snack and upon entering the yard milkshake bar in downtown Atlanta, I was the only person at the counter. There were five patrons inside the restaurant that were seated. I stood there for approximately 3 to 5 minutes without being acknowledged by the worker, Janae. I was on the phone so I said loudly " It's really sad not to be acknowledged when you come into an establishment!" Janae heard this and then said I'm the only person here. Grant it I completely understand that but one can work but also acknowledge a customer. I continue to stand there an additional five minutes as she's making orders and delivering them to the people that are seated. She then lets me know that I can pay at the register so I meet her there. Pay for one small scoop of ice cream and then expect for her to make my order. But instead, she pulls another glass to make another order. At this point I'm frustrated and ask why would you take my payment if you are not ready to make my order. Janae then states you can have a refund and proceeds to issue me a refund. I let her know, that I don't want a refund. I want the ice cream that I paid for. I asked to speak with a manager. She stated she was the manager. I asked to speak with the owner and she said OK I'll call her. She takes the phone to the back and makes the call and refuses to let me speak with the owner. She comes back and says I gave you a refund you can go and I stated again I don't want a refund. I want the ice cream that I paid for. She states I can refuse service to anyone And I understand that but she took my payment. And decided to refuse service once I spoke up about her lack of customer service not because I was causing a scene or being disrespectful in anyway this is not my first time in this establishment, and I am appalled by the behavior.

If you're a Ferrero Rocher fan definitely make your way over to The Yard before the end of February to try their Ferrero inspired milkshake. What's nice is they have pint and half pint sizes available in case you're like me and can't possibly finish a whole pint in one sitting. There's indoor and outdoor seating but who is going to eat ice cream outside this time of year? Not I. While my boyfriend ordered our desserts I was able to snag an indoor table and waited for our tasty treats.

A HIGHLIGHT of the Atlanta Food Scene, the Yard is a showstopper. Creamy, delectable shakes topped with outrageous goodies? What more can you ask for? Setting: Aesthetically pleasing indoor and outdoor seating once you order from the ice cream counter. The large sink is a nice touch after those messy shakes. Service: Can get pretty busy during the summer, so do expect a wait, but the staff is patient and always ready to answer your questions. Shakes: Unbelievable. I've been here many times with friends and family, and the extravagant shakes always impress. $17.25 each including the jar. Parking: I recommend parking at a nearby garage and walking around to get your money's worth!

We jumped over to this spot when the craving for ice cream hit... While the concept was charming and the ice cream was delicious, the service was lacking. We spend almost 5 minutes to be greeted in the empty store & then another 10 minutes waiting for our paid orders. This vould very well be due to the fact that it was only 1 employee for 15 patrons. Hope they can staff accordingly so that service can improve - the employee wasn't just sitting around because they were in the back washing (we could hear the commotion) but they weren't happy to serve when it seems they had so many other tasks to accomplish.

Um maybe we didn't order the right things? I have been wanting try these crazy milkshakes but we decided to just get the sundae bowl instead since the price of the shake obviously includes the souvenir glass that we wouldn't be able to travel with. The item we got was overloaded with whipped cream and it didn't taste right. Was it actually cool whip? I like cool whip but not too much at once if it's defrosted. It's at its best when frozen in my opinion. The ice creams were also kinda boring. I get that the point is to have mix ins with the shakes and toppings but I like mix ins IN my ice creams so nothing really appealing there to get a scoop. The place was clean and spacious but prices were pretty high for something I don't think really hit the mark

I wasn't aware that The Yard was a franchise, and there are several locations across the U.S. We stopped by after a meeting, and we shared the Sea Turtle - this came with butter pecan and praline ice cream in a chocolate-iced mason jar that's also rolled in crushed waffle cone; this is also topped with whipped cream, caramel and chocolate drizzles, and 2 Turtles. This was definitely a decadent dessert, and very easily shared between 2-3 people. The menu also offers shakes, sundaes, floats, edible cookie dough, and even GF and vegan options. You go through the line and get up to 2 samples of the ice cream; you place your order and pay, and your number will be called out when it's ready. Note that there's a password to use the restroom on the receipt. Plenty of seating inside. There's also a rinse station to clean out your souvenir mason jar, which I thought was pretty convenient. I do wish they properly stock napkins and paper towels, though, as they were non-existent. +shareable ice cream creations +friendly service +rinse station available for souvenir mason jars +lack of napkins

Great ice cream and milkshakes. So many calories. Prices are on the higher side. Service was fast, you order and pay at the counter and then they bring out your order once it's prepared, maybe 5-7 minutes depending on size and complexity. The bathrooms are locked and you need a code on your receipt to open them. The restaurant has a modern appeal with several tables to enjoy your treat. Staff seemed a little flippant, but being that they have to deal with Atlanta traffic day in and day out, it's understandable.

If you want massive milkshakes that look great on Instagram, the Yard Milkshake Bar is the place for you. But if you want quality ice cream, go elsewhere. Their milkshakes are huge and look positively delectable, but quality-wise they're iffy. They are made with Blue Bell Ice Cream so it's "store-bought" quality. Easy to be replicated at home with accessible store-bought ingredients. In other words, nothing special. I was expecting a memorable experience and was sorely disappointed.

You can find Yard Milkshake Bar at 341 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 - it's basically across the street from the Biergarten. There's some very limited street parking nearby but expect to pay at a lot somewhere. We walked down from Dragon Con - took about 12 minutes. We also hit it for dessert after a big meal at the Biergarten and left via Uber. This is similar to other dedicated ice-cream places only a bit more expensive and with very showy portions and options. I had the ice cream rather than a shake - they tend to be big concoctions with multiple toppings, some very unusual, like something a kid would design at home, using candies and gummies. I had the Praline's and Dream made with butter pecan. I thought the quality of my ice cream very good. The staff was friendly and the place very busy. It did take a while for the dish to be ready. We sat outside and the tables were a bit sticky.

Beautiful presentation, great flavor, & great staff! *Dear Yelp, here are a few more sentences for the people who enjoy reading reviews rather than getting outside & experiencing what this world has to offer. Remember what life was like before yelp? We just went places 'cause they looked cool, tried restaurants 'cause they looked nice or someone recommended it... but now, most of us go on Yelp. Why? To read novel length reviews from wannabe journalists? Or are you like me: I just want to look at the menu before hand, check out the prices, & know if I'll get food poisoning or not. Either way, you read this long rant, thanks, I hope I made you laugh

First date meetup 5 months ago. My now boyfriend picked this place. It was fun, bright and simple. I chose some fun colored blue ice cream. He chose a huge dessert. It's pretty small inside & a wave of ppl came in from some local event. We're glad that we arrived early. We had an actual table. On the expensive side for sweets, but it's not different than Cold Stone or Marble Slab. I'd say the parking is hard in the garage. That's it!

Wowsa!! This was on my group's list from earlier in the day. We were sure to save room. We enjoyed every single bite. The atmosphere is great for groups. The structure to get to the ordering was a little weird. One staffer seemed annoyed that we were checking out the flavors vs the menu but we were trying to decide what we were getting along with not sitting at a table until our entire group arrived as per the sign. The gentleman at the counter was cool and helpful. Despite that experience, everyone has a rough day, we would have definitely come back if we had more time in town. I appreciated having vegan options that extended beyond a vanilla laced with way too much coconut. This is a cashless spot, like most of ATL.

Gotta love that dairy free ice cream. Next time I come back I would just for the dairy free ice cream. Beware though. It's pretty sweet. I wouldn't get the milkshake again as of how killer it is to the throat for sweetness. It was a nice break from the summer heat though. Inside is clean and modern. Not too crowded when we went. I would go for a single scoop next time or at least share a pint. Sweetness overload for me ‍

Service was terrible. Took a solid 5-7 minutes before the young lady behind the counter acknowledged I was in the building. I was the only person in line. Then, when I attempted to order a milkshake without a souvenir glass (which was $17+), she advised that was not an option - an odd response considering the plastic cups on the counter with pricing on them for milkshakes without a souvenir cup. Perhaps it had something to do with the specific shake I ordered, but I wouldn't know because she didn't explain. The ice cream was decent. The whipped cream was excellent. The brownie was over-baked or stale The portion size was pretty good, but I paid $13+ for an ice cream sundae (my second choice after the milkshake debacle). I really wanted to place to be great. It was just ok.

Super cool milkshake restaurant, wish it was more like a bar and had smaller options for milkshakes which they are all huge , but they look amazing . They have food options for ice cream , and the service was great and they are supper efficient. The decor it's super rustic and original.

This is a novelty. The premium price is well deserved for the specialty concoctions you receive here. The menu is overwhelming, so I suggest reviewing it ahead of time on their website. The service was pleasant and quick. The portions are large and enjoyable. We each had very different options and each enjoyed them immensely. It was pretty empty when we arrived so we had our pick of seats. It was clean and comfortable for us to enjoy our ice cream. Delicious!

This place was amazing i must say... I had the OCD and it had a lot going on with the cheesecake on top my my my... i wanted to get the glass one but the other one was definitely a lot already but I'm getting it next time tho.... These ice creams are very delicious and definitely should go try it on

Delicious but definitely a belly ache! Service was okay, didn't really help with narrowing down the choices. Ambience was nice- helpful to have those big sinks to wash up!

So so yummy! I got the midnight train and the edible cookie dough hit the spot! I think it was missing the graham cracker crumbles but it was still a fabulous sundae. I will be returning!

We planned to come here for our visit to ATL and it was kind of a disappointment. The signs were up to ask for samples, but the girl behind the cash register made every excuse under the sun why she couldn't do it. The ice cream was good. The bathrooms were dirty.

Came across the Milkshake Bar while walking back to our hotel in downtown Georgia. My teenage boys loved everything about this place. Lots of different options to pick from. You can choose extreme, simple, or just a basic milkshake. My family and I said that Houston really needs a place like this as we really do not have places like this for an ice cream shop outing. Maybe one day Houston will be another location added!!!

Great ice cream shake! Perfect for the Atlanta heat. Carmel chocolate Cheesecake is the way to go!! Got that right in time as the place got really busy, but everyone seemed happy to wait for their delicious treats.

First time going to the place, I went here because It was walking distance from the aquarium and omg, the place on the inside is sooo cute. And the Menu showed soooo many varieties of the shakes and even if you want to try one without getting the giant shake, they have smaller options as well. Service is nice and if you get a shake, there even is a station to wash your glass jar to keep as a souvenir!! I would totally come again if It was in my home city :)

Was adjoining the hotel and convenient. We didn't go with the monstrous shakes and such they are known. However they do single and double scoop ice cream in cup which was really good. It was reasonably priced, all things considered. The staff were friendly and prompt. While weird getting a bathroom code, the place was clean and tidy. We visited a few times while in town. The coffee, cinnamon, cookies cream, cookie dough and rainbow sherbet were all very good.

We stopped here for a milkshake while in Atlanta. The management was quite weird. It felt run very militarily. The weekend we were there it was freezing 20-30s at night. It was particularly cold that evening and the manager made everyone waiting to order stand in a line outside and allowing a couple people in at a time even though there was plenty of room inside for people to stand for a short time to get out of the cold. There were so many signs outside the establishment outlining their crazy rules and really makes you feel like you are in the Seinfeld episode the soup nazi! If you do something wrong you may get banned or not get a milkshake that you waited 20-30 minutes in the cold to get. They also have a sign stating that you cannot get a plastic cup unless you are ordering a to go order. This is supposedly due to a fake plastic shortage as listed on the sign. I have not seen any evidence at any other restaurant of a plastic shortage. I'm sure they are single hand-idly saving the planet by preventing people from having a plastic cup but it's kind of odd and laughable to say that it's due to a plastic shortage. The milkshakes were ok and they use blue bell Ice cream which tastes just like the good ole days. I think the product is good, no better than any other ice cream place I've been. I don't think I would stop here again due to all the odd rules etc, which made me and my family feel quite uncomfortable.

The price is obscene but damn it was such a good milkshake. It looks tiny in the jar but you really don't want or need a lot of it They do have parking around the corner but we walked over after the aquarium. We got the salted caramel cheesecake $17 and on cloud 9 $19 and we should've shared one but I couldn't decide. The whipped cream is dense and homemade and I'm drooling just thinking about it The shakes themselves were soooo good. I definitely won't have them again for awhile at that price but I'm glad I tried it out. There were a ton of people but it didn't take long at all to get our shakes. Table was a bit sticky so definitely grab some napkins but they do have a sink to wash off your jar if you want to take it home They also have ice cream & you can make a shake without all the toppings for slightly cheaper. The cheesecake was creamy & pretty good considering it was a topping. You definitely need a friend to share one of these with. They're a pint but it's a lot once you get into it! Definitely worth a try but not a regular place

My wife and I are visiting from NJ and had The Yard Milkshake Bar on our must try list after hitting up the aquarium. We were sadly very disappointed. Food: This specialty bowl was not good at all unfortunately. The icecream itself was an odd texture. It wasn't very creamy and it was melting EXTREMELY fast. Pictured is the sundae as soon as we got it and it was melting all over the place. The cookie dough didn't taste like cookie dough, it tasted the straight up sugar. We completely took the whipped cream off as it didn't taste like whipped cream. It had more of a cool whip flavor and texture which we hated. There were maybe 5 pieces of Cookie Crisp as well. Value: this specialty bowl was not in any way worth the nearly $14 we payed for it. It's not even a bigger portion size than a large scooop. You're paying an extra $6 for cool whip and a not so great tasting cookie sandwich. We ended up dumping about 1/2 of it. Service: the 2 stars are honestly for the service. A team member greeted us the SECOND we walked through the door and gave us instructions on how to best view the menu. The guy at the counter was so sweet and very friendly. It was nice of them to bring it over to our table too. Overall, this place felt more gimmicky than good quality. I really don't feel great having spent $14 on this and not enjoying it.

Amazing delicious milkshakes Cool friendly staff. Small but cute bar with paid $20 parking directly across the street. Buckhead location validates parking, my only reason for 4 stars instead of 5. Prices are decent. Vegan options available, Just a cool ambiance & experience. Kids will love it! Strawberry cheesecake milkshake jar. Oh & you get to keep the jar as a souvenir.

I support the idea of milkshakes bringing us all to the yard. This spot is decked out in rustic decor and brings us all together. My husband exclaimed "$19 for a milkshake!?!" Yes, worth it. There are layers of craft in the creation of each of these and you get to keep the glass. We were walking, so we were told to throw it away. Seems wasteful. If you were to keep your glass, there is large washbasin near the register that you can use to wash the sweet sticky off your glass. The banana split was delicious, especially the fudge and peanut rim. Overall just worth the 1600 calories. The staff was nice too.

Tasty cool treat for a hot Atlanta day. The Yard has beautiful and delicious ice cream treats and is a few blocks from the convention center and popular downtown ATL tourist attractions. There are dozens of ice cream flavors and lots of choices for shakes and sundaes. I opted for a single flavor milkshake ($11.50) and added whipped cream (additional charge). It wasn't fancy but it tasted good. I'm giving 3 stars because the service was verrrrry slow (10 min wait - no line) and the price seemed a bit over the top. My friend paid $17 for her dessert. I do think this place is worth a 1 time visit for tourists. The treats are very instagram worthy.

While touring around Atlanta, my friend and I was looking for something sweet to end the day. We saw great reviews on Yelp for The Yard. When we walked in we were greeted by very friendly workers. The menu at The Yard is huge with hundreds of flavors, combos, sundaes , and milkshakes to choose from. After long debate, my friend and I chose the brownie sundae and the cookies snd cream sundae. These sundae's were divine. The ice cream was very smooth packed with brownie pieces and cookie dough. On top of 2 scoops of ice cream, the sundaes were topped with a huge piece of brownie and a big scoop of cookie dough. The sundae is big enough for 2 people to share lol. This place is nice family place, or a nice date spot, and for friends to hang out at. I can't wait to come back to The Yard Atlanta, and try out The Yard back home in Miami.

Oh My! We stopped in to check out their ice cream creations. I will just say this - there's something for everyone, even those who are lactose-intolerant.. So many choices, that I toggled between them for about five minutes before deciding on the Bluer The Berrier. We also tried The Unicorn (cotton candy being the main flavor). The do a great job of adding texture to their concoctions, using cookies, chocolate chips, and the like. But be warned, be hungry and have a high sugar tolerance if you think you can take one of the LARGE / souvenir GLASS sundae's down LOL! Smaller sizes are available as well. The space gets great sun, seating is well spaced and upbeat music plays to add to the experience. Outside seating is also available. Note: Barely any street parking, and they do not validate so be prepared to pay for parking.

It was truly just like how we imaged! Anything there that has the cotton candy ice cream in it, GET IT!!!! It was to die for and the ice cream actually tastes like real cotton candy. The whole thing wasn't too sweet but definitely sweet enough to where the flavor stuck with you every bite! As for The Orange Dream-Sickle it changed my whole outlook on fruity ice cream!!! Definitely worth the price, pretty quick service, they also have a side wash station to quickly rinse your jar out and bags to carry them in. Already planning what to get next!

So many fun options for shakes and sundaes! I had the Midnight Train to Georgia shake and it was wild! A glass dipped in chocolate and graham cracker crumbs, topped with whipped cream and a big chunk of chocolate chip cookie dough. Yummo!! Make sure you arrive with plenty of room in your stomach!

yup. totally worth it. spent $19 on a milkshake and didn't regret a penny. WOWZA. that's all i can say

So good!!! Really enjoyed the service and food! We also had the salted Carmel cheesecake!

Yummy! Any flavor is perfect! Staff working very hard when it's busy. Fun space to enjoy icecream.

Family favorite place to go to!!! Always great to see what new creations they come up with! Everytime we go we try a new creation !!! And the process is great for the size you get!

Had heard about this place for a while so when I saw one was nearby our vacation spot we had to go. Boy am I glad we got there 10 minutes prior to opening! The line was very quick to go out the door by the time we ordered! For our family of 4 including two kids we ordered 3 specialty shakes. My kids were thinking they'd be able to drink an entire done and they didn't want to share so we splurged. But boy are they $$$!! Be prepared if you go to spend some money if you want shakes. $17-$19 each and then if you tip... The shakes were however very delicious! I had a salted caramel cheesecake one and there was a slice of cheesecake on it, and bits of chocolate inside. The blue monster one has Cooke crisp cereal on the rim and a large chocolate chip cookie on top. It's cute the shakes are served in personalized mason jars that you can keep, however we were traveling and didn't want to keep the jars so they told us to toss them! I wonder if they could have charged a lower amount for shakes not in take-out mason jars and saved some $ on recycling them?