The Yard Milkshake Bar opens Texas location at The Domain Summer 2019

Published on September 18, 2019 at 12:00 am BY SAACHI SUBRAMANIAM on dailytexanonline.com

Known for its Instagrammable decadent desserts, The Yard Milkshake Bar recently opened its first Texas location right here in Austin.

Located at The Domain, The Yard offers a build-your-own approach to creating shakes, floats and ice cream treats with numerous options to satiate cravings. The Alabama-based sweet shop serves their treats in cones and souvenir mason jars, offering many toppings such as the brand-favorite cookie dough and cinnamon toast crunch.

“The atmosphere and high energy of the place is just upbeat, and our Texas customers are awesome people as well,” said Adam Lacier, general manager of the new location.

On weekends, customers are met with lines coming out of the dessert bar as they devour and take pictures of their unique ice cream inside.  Lacier (B.A. ‘17) chalks up The Yard’s popularity to the overall vibe and fun-loving people that crowd the location.

Customers from all over Texas travel to Austin to experience The  Yard and all it has to offer. Hayden Caster, a Texas State University junior, came from San Marcos to indulge in The Yard’s specialities.

“Believe me, I’m not even a milkshake type of person,” Caster said. “As soon as I put a picture of my milkshake on my Instagram story, I had someone asking where I was and if there was a location in San Marcos.”

With the ongoing trend of eateries that showcase their food on social media, The Yard’s popularity is also gained through the use of their Instagram @theyardmilkshakebar. The Instagram famous dessert bar posts their milkshakes and ice cream cones and tags their customers from their two locations in Alabama as well as their expansions in Texas, Mississippi and Florida.

The Yard’s location is situated in a newly manicured area, with greenery and quaint chairs scattering the premise. Inside is cow-themed decor, with cow printed signs and a giant lit up  sign brandishing, “The Yard.”

“The aesthetic of this place is everything,” said Eduardo Gonzalez, UT sophomore and customer. “I love to post about my day on social media, and The Yard is very phone-friendly, as the milkshakes are definitely Insta-worthy. ”

He said The Yard is a fun outing in general, and the amazing milkshakes and other desserts are a huge plus.

“I’m honestly really excited for this milkshake I ordered,” Gonzalez said. “I’m definitely having dessert for dinner tonight.”

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Trick or Treat Your Self this October

The Yard Milkshake Bar’s October Specials are OUT NOW, and we are so excited about them!

We are always excited to put our new monthly shakes out into the world and this month is no different. Inspired by Hocus Pocus, Scooby Doo, Toy Story and even a Lizzo song; these shakes will bring you to “The Yard”. Check out the full list and details below!

I put a spell on you & now you’re mine

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Heavenly hazelnut ice cream in a lime green marshmallow dipped jar dipped in Halloween sprinkles. Topped with whipped cream, brownie pieces, a spell book brownie and sprinkles.

The Mystery Machine

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Graham central station ice cream in orange marshmallow dipped jar. Neon green and blue marshmallow drizzle inside. Topped with a chocolate dipped banana and Scooby snack treats.

100% That Witch

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Pumpkin Spice ice cream with orange marshmallow cream around the rim. Topped with whipped cream, crushed oreos, a glazed doughnut and a chocolate cone witch hat!

To Infinity & Beyond

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Birthday batter Ice Cream in a vanilla iced jar with gum balls around rim and purple and green marshmallow cream drizzle. Topped with whipped cream, LIGHT sprinkles and a UFO ice cream and cotton candy scoop.

The Yard Milkshake Bar Now is Austin, Texas!

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Alabama-based dessert chain the Yard Milkshake Bar opened its first Texas location at the Domain. It’s scooping out of 3400 Esperanza Crossing, across from H&M.

Yard serves those over-the-top milkshake creations made popular in 2015 by restaurants like Black Tap Burgers & Beers in New York. The shop offers 33 flavors of ice cream like oatmeal cookie and birthday batter. These can then be served in milkshakes (available in pint and quart sizes), cones, floats, or bowls with many options for toppings.

Yard also serves scoops of edible cookie dough, available in nine flavors, and has a menu of specialty sundaes (including a Keep Austin Weird version which has graham cracker ice cream, marshmallow cream, cinnamon toast cereal, and churros). Browse the full menu below.

Yard first opened in Gulf Shores, Alabama in 2017. An Austin expansion was announced in December last year.

The Austin store is open daily from noon to 10 p.m. It’s hosting a grand opening party on Saturday, June 22 from noon to 11 p.m.

Only In Your State feature!

Alabama’s New Milkshake Bar Is What Dreams Are Made Of

Who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned milkshake? Not only can this ice cream drink be enjoyed year round, but it comes in a variety of flavors. If you’re a fan of milkshakes, you’ll want to visit Alabama’s newest milkshake destination, The Yard Milkshake Bar. This milkshake bar has only been open for a few weeks, but it’s already receiving rave reviews. Read on to learn all about The Yard Milkshake Bar and why locals and tourists can’t get enough of it.

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