Arby’s Jamocha Shake
Sweet, creamy and satisfying — no matter what time of year.
If you’re like me and living on the East Coast, you may wonder why I’m reviewing a milkshake when it’s currently 31 degrees outside. Easy answer… while it’s indeed the perfect treat on a warm summer’s day, Arby’s Jamocha Shake is pure satisfaction on most ANY day, regardless of season or temperature. And though the company recently introduced new varieties like Mint Chocolate Swirl, Orange Creme and (the atrocious) Strawberry Banana Shakes, the Jamocha still reigns as the shake supreme.
Arby’s first started serving the Jamocha Shake back in 1964, and it’s been selling well ever since. It’s a chocolate and coffee shake with a mix of ingredients and blend of flavors that’s both refreshing and satisfying. It’s far better than one of those frozen or iced coffee drinks that you’d find in a place like Starbucks, Dairy Queen or Dunkin’ Donuts. That being said, don’t be afraid if you aren’t a big coffee drinker. This is still a milkshake through-and-through, and it won’t overwhelm you with a strong coffee flavor. It’s a delicious balance of chocolate, coffee, sugar, vanilla and cream.
It has a nice smooth consistency, not too thick, not thin or watery… just right. This creamy sweet frozen treat is excellent alone, and also great with your favorite Arby’s food. (seasoned curly fries and popcorn chicken perhaps?) The Jamocha shake will even provide you a little kick of caffeine if you need it, as it contains a small amount of instant coffee. Come to think of it, after a big fast food meal your body may go into a carb-coma, so don’t expect the Jamocha Shake to help you much if you’ve just eaten a bag full. A small shake will run you $1.99, regular $2.29 and a large $2.99.
While most fast food establishments feature the standard chocolate, vanilla and strawberry frozen treats, Arby’s hits a homerun with the unique flavor of the Jamocha Shake. With America’s addiction to coffee, I’m surprised there aren’t more copy cats of this product. Last year, Chick-fil-A came out with a Coffee Caramel shake that was stellar, but sadly it’s gone now and was only available for a very limited time. (Bring it back CFA!!!) It’s good to know the Jamocha Shake from Arby’s has been around for decades, and there’s no sign it’s going anywhere soon, except into the happy stomachs of Arby’s customers nationwide. You owe it to yourself to break free of the same old Choco-Nilla-Berry shake prison, and grab an Arby’s Jamocha Shake. It’s one of my personal fast-food favorites, and was long overdue for a FFC review.
Price: $1.99 - $2.99 / Website: Arbys.com
Fast Food Critic Score: A
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Nutrition Facts - Arby’s, Jamocha Shake (regular size).
Calories - 498
Calories from Fat - 121
Total Fat - 13 grams
Carbs - 81 grams
Saturated Fat - 8 grams
Trans Fat - 0 grams
Cholesterol - 34 milligrams
Sodium - 393 milligrams
Protein - 13 grams
Glad you folks are back!, I’ve had quite a few of these shakes over the years , and your review is spot on!.
YAY!!!!! love these! I have been enjoying these for quite a while!
I love Jamocha shakes as much as the next person, but I just want to clarify something. These shakes are simply a thick vanilla milkshake mix blended with a few squirts of jamocha syrup. I don’t think there is anything real in them.
Damn i love Arbys
Just had it the other day for lunch after class; Pecan Chicken Salad Sandwich and Mozzerella Sticks w/ Ranch dressing.
So goooooooooooooood.
Didn’t Arby’s use to have a Black Cow shake? My boss used to love those!
I agree Ryan, the jamocha milkshake is awesome.
So is FFC. Welcome back.
I agree with Cali. The Jamocha shake is perfect with the Pecan Chicken Salad Sandwich. Definitely my go to at Arbys.
Oh, you are so right about the jamocha milkshake from Arby’s! Never in my life have I ever tasted anything so agonizingly delicious in all my six decades! Every chance I get to go to Arby’s I order a cheddar melt and a jamocha shake. YUMMY!!!!