If you know me, you know how much I love my malted milkshakes. One of my favorites is in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. It’s a family-owned operation: Comet Frozen Custard at 3001 Kirchoff Rd.

Not only does it have a huge flavor palette to work with—anything that tastes like orange creamsicle is a good bet in my book—frozen custard tastes even better when served by the friendliest crew you’ll ever encounter!

The perfect time to go is sunset when the summer heat begins to dial down and the faintest whisper of cool can be barely felt.