Sweet news coming out of East Liberty! A new store has opened that’s choc-ful of delicious treats.
In August we announced that the popular Pittsburgh confectionery shop, The Milk Shake Factory, would be opening its third location in Pittsburgh.
After months of anticipation, the shop is officially open, located at the corner of Penn Avenue and Highland Avenue in East Liberty.
The Milk Shake Factory began in 1914 as a small soda fountain and chocolate shop in Lawrenceville. Today, the brand has two additional shops in Pittsburgh (South Side & Downtown), and is currently in the midst of a nationwide expansion.
“The Milk Shake Factory® and Tull Investment Group announce a partnership that will expand the two-store chain to 25 locations over the next three years,” says The Milk Shake Factory on their website.
When The Milk Shake Factory opened their Downtown location in 2016, guests were immediately taken with the retro design of the shop. The East Liberty location has a similar look, but there is one addition that is very 2018 – touchscreen computers! At the new shop, customers order via touch screens, similar to those at Honeygrow, a fast-casual restaurant located next door.
The Milk Shake Factory celebrated the opening of the East Liberty location with a Grand Opening celebration on Sunday, November 11th.
As part of the celebration, Pittsburgh sport superstars Jake Guentzel and Ryan Shazier were at the new store, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans.
“I’m a big chocolate fan,” says Guentzel, whose namesake “Jake Shake” features three types of chocolate (hot fudge, cookies & cream, and brownies). The shake is available for half-price on the day after he scores in a game.
The Milk Shake Factory East Liberty is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 A.M. through 10:00 P.M., and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 A.M. through 11:00 P.M.
More information can be found online.
The Milk Shake Factory (6000 Penn Ave)
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