The recent strange bout of heat and humidity has made it easy for us to continue our trek through Los Angeles’ milkshake mavens. No. 2 on our list: Hollywood’s Lucky Devils.
I’d been hearing a lot of good things about this place as of late. And not just from Diet Coke fans who fondly remember Lucky Vanous’ shirtless ad. Several people have raved to me about their good food – but that’s for a future Rate-A-Restaurant visit. On Saturday, it was all about the shakes.
We met up with Third and Fairfax blogger Santos, in town from Guam, to shake things up. It was nice to finally meet her, especially since she permanently endeared herself to us several months ago with a Kit-Kat care package.
Santos graced us with some lemon bread, as well as molten chocolate cupcakes and a strawberry compote. Then, it was time to check out the menu.
Toasted Pecan milkshake
I already knew what I wanted: Lucky’s famous Toasted Pecan milkshake. Santos ordered the root beer float. Maria, in an odd move, opted for the Black and Tan Shake (over my suggestion: The Chocolate Cake shake). I say odd, because Maria’s not a beer fan – and that’s what the Black and Tan is partly made of.
Black and Tan shake
It sounds questionable, I know – but it was actually pretty good. Maria said it took on a caramel flavor after awhile.
But let’s take a moment out for the Toasted Pecan shake. Quite possibly the Greatest. Milkshake. Ever. Creamy, with a nice pecan crunch, it’s amazing.
A word of caution: Lucky Devils’ milkshakes are too thick (at least, my Toasted Pecan was) for straws – as a matter of fact, they don’t even offer you one. (Is it really a milkshake then? Discuss.) And there’s a good chance the waitress will throw out a little attitude when she realizes you’re not ordering food. Whatever – the Toasted Pecan milkshake is worth whatever stink eye comes your way.
Root Beer Float
Previously:
Summer of Shakes, Vol. 1: Scoops
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