GW  Nebraska

I have always LOVED Shamrock shakes, since they first came out over 20 years ago....NOT ANYMORE! I like the other "McCafe" takes on shakes and coffee, but the NEW Shamrock Shake is AWFUL. It was WAY TOO GREEN, looked totally artificial, and the OVERLOADED FAKE MINT TASTE was HORRIBLE!!! It tasted worse than the worst mint toothpaste ever, and had extra green stuff in the bottom of the cup. I didn't mind the whipped cream and cherry, I ate the cherry first and actually the whipped cream helped dilute the overly sweet, fake mintiness of the shake. I WILL NOT be getting the Shamrock Shakes anymore, until they bring back the old formula, they can still add the whipped cream and cherry (but getting it without it should be an option for people who don't want it.) I miss the long ago flavor of the REAL Shamrock Shakes.

Sharon  Michigan

I love the Shamrock Shakes! And all the other special flavors McDonald's offers.

Jaden Sanchez  Washington

So good! I think my taste buds were hallucinating.

  Wisconsin

It didn't taste right, a homemade one would have tasted better that's for sure,

  New York

Have not tried one since I was a kid. My daughter got one today and it is definitely NOT the flavor I remember back in the old days. It tasted like mint toothpaste, YUCK, bring back the OLD classic shamrock shakes please

Marilyn  

went into the drive thru on Whitman Lane in Lacey yesterday....to be told they didn't have them..I said "there is a picture of one right here" and he said "oh, then we must be out of them."

Ariannah  

Had a shamrock shake today for the first time in san jose, ca and it tasted horrible! way to much mint! the color was a deep deep green not a light green like in the comercaial!

Chris Timon  

Norwich, CT, Salem turnpike, mcdonalds got shamrock shakes. :) got one today, delicious! :) Happy St. Patrick's day! :)

  

Bought my first one! It taste good. Thought I would try one, since I've been hearing about it.

Jacob C.  Kansas

Very good! My first shake ever was the sunday after the Daytona 500.

cookie  Massachusetts

muy magnifico!

Elizabeth  

I LOVE SS's! I have had around 13 this year! I do not like them with the whop cream and cherry, always order mine without!

  Illinois

bring back the old shamrock shakes!!!! no cherry and whip cream. not a vanilla shake with green coloring added. will never have again unless they change back to old recipe.

P dot  Manitoba

It was my first time having the shake, all I can say is meh. It tasted like medicine. I can do a better job with a quality vanilla ice cream and peppermint oil. Not worth the 1000 calories or the hit on my body.

Tim  

I have been drinking Shamrock Shakes at McDonald's for over 20 years now. Every year I make it a point to get them in March. This is the first year I actually bought one, took one sip, and threw it away. Now that McDonald's thinks they're a gourmet coffee house....they feel the need to ruin everything. The original McDonald's shamrock shake doesn't taste anything like the one they're serving this year. The recipe is completely different, the mint flavor is terrible and tastes cheap, it shouldn't have whip cream or a cherry on it. It's not even blended correctly anymore. McDonald's has completely sold out to the masses and it's appalling. Even this website is different now that everyone thinks they know what a shamrock shake tastes like. I liked this site much more...before Mcdonalds's decided to mass produce this false impersonation of the genuine Shamrock Shake.

  Ohio

the last few years it's just not been the same.. not sure what they changed but for me this will be the last one unless they bring back the shake of the past!

Shaelyn  

I love the Shamrock shake!! My birthday is St.Patricks day..its always been a tradition to get one on my bday with my family!!

Cindy  

I haven't had a shamrock shake in years. I broke down this year and had 2 in one week! Fabulous!! It even came with whip cream and a cherry. YUM

Saint Shamrock Shake  Texas

I had an awesome shake in Southlake, Texas on 3/15/12!

Evan  Nebraska

Shamrock shake I love you. Just enjoyed one at 144th and Center in Omaha.

Bruce  Georgia

I have been having a Shamrock Shake every St. Patrick's Day since 1975. They have changed through the years, but always for the better. I'm Lovin It

Gina  Tennessee

I haven't had a Shamrock Shake since I was about 12 so I was overjoyed to find out my Mc Donald's was getting it in! It tastes just like I remembered and kind of brought a tear to my eye remembering all of the fond memories of my childhood. It was great!

  

I haven't had one yet. Still searching in Chesapeake, VA

Josh  Minnesota

It seemed a bit weak on all accounts....turn up the green on the machine! I will try another store.

Chelsea  

I have had 2 .. pure disappointment. But im wanting one today.. we shall see if its better !

Thomas  

It tasted like key lime pie. Not the minty goodness I remember as a child in Boston, MA...sorry

Thomas  

It tasted like key lime pie. Not the minty goodness I remember as a child in Boston, MA...sorry

Mark  Ontario

Not very good! Barely green at all, tasted artificially flavoured. Was not offered Whipped Cream or a Cherry!

  New Jersey

my first Shamrock shake ever. it did not dissapoint

wendy  New York

very yummy!!

Michelle  Virginia

Get it as a McFlurry & have oreo topping added to it. OMG. Completely addicting. Wow.

Shelly  Illinois

This is one of the best shakes I've ever had the pleasure to drink. Highly recommended.

Baron  Florida

Not as good as the pre-McCafe ones, but I guess it wasn't too bad as far as fast food ice cream goes. There is WAY too much vanilla, not enough mint!

Sandra  

Very odd to have a McDonald's shake with whipped "cream" and a cherry. The shake texture had poor mouth feel. The mint flavor tasted like crushed pepper mint candy and the maracino cherry was just awful. Why did you change the recipie McDonalds?

Katie  Florida

Wonderful!!!

JL  --- Canada ---

I was so happy to have a childhood favourite again! It was the colour, the taste and the texture I remember, although not quite as minty.

TJ  Georgia

I sure do love those Shamrock shakes. I made another trip down to the McDonalds restaurant on Veterans Pkwy for ANOTHER Shamrock shake!! Please keep up the good work, McDonalds Corp!!

TJ  Georgia

Had another delicious Shamrock shake from a different McDonald's but still in Columbus. MUCH Thanks to the McDonald's Corp for bringing the shamrock shake out nationwide this year!!

TJ  Georgia

After supper at a local Stevi B's Pizza Buffet, I went through the drive up at the McDonald's on Manchester Expy in Columbus, GA and got a medium Shamrock Shake with cherry and whipped cream. Much thanks to whoever reported on 2/6 I really appreciate it!

Cindy  Florida

Excellent Minty Shamrock Shake at the Oakleaf Plantation McDonald's in Jacksonville, FL. This location rocks every year!

  

SHAMROCK SHAMROCK SHAMROCK!!!!!!!!!!

carla  Louisiana

it's been years and without fail the taste was the same. the whipped cream is a nice addition. i wish they were in the same type and size cups.

  Kansas

I was so excited to have my first Sham Shake this year but it did not live up to my expectations. The first sip was heaven but I soon found the mintyness was lacking. Mind you, I finished it and licked the lid but it did not bring back those childhood memories especially with the whipped cream and cherry (that's just wrong!)

Cathy  Ohio

Great! A little too much on the minty side but it was probaly becasue of the stoners that work at Mcdonalds

Ruby Sue  

Found one & tried it. I don't get it... Didn't care for the texture or taste. I doubt there's a molecule of any natural substance in there, except maybe salt. Cherry on top was good tho.

SSLover  Virginia

Too much syrup, not mixed up.

The Enabler  Massachusetts

Cool, minty, and just green enough. I'm all for the "green" movement, but the old paperboard cups are missed.

Joe  Pennsylvania

It was a glass full of minty goodness which hit the spot with the week of hell I have been having. Although I feel bac because I was in PA and I called my wife at home in VA, which we don't have the culinary treasure yet and made loud slurping sounds and boasting how good it was.

  Virginia

I thought it tasted bad...not the ones I remember!

C Peters  South Carolina

Haven't had one since I was a kid. brought back memories. Wish it were a little mintier but was still good. 'I'm lovin it!

susan  

IT WAS GREAT

  North Carolina

I would like to thank the creators of this site. When I moved away from Western PA 7 years ago, I had no idea I would be giving up the green delight. After you try your first one, try having them make it half mint half chocolate.

vit  California

The cherry tasted Like hand dirt Ya I remember when I was a kid (still am) Shake was Awesome though. I didn't care for the whip cream

Lynda  Delaware

My Shake Sucked.. Thinking they changed the recipe, because I found a fingernail in mine.

Chelsea  Illinois

IT WAS THE BEST SHAKE OF MY LIFEE!!!!

Sarah  Wyoming

Delicious! Unfortunatly had whip cream and a cherry I'll remember to have them hold it next time.....super minty!

Julie  Pennsylvania

Very good! Missed them so much!

  Wisconsin

I got the first one in cedarburg and it was gooooood.

  Michigan

The syrup wasn't mixed as well as before but I did like the whipped topping and cherry..tastes like spring!

mick  

The whipped topping needs to go.

Ana  New Hampshire

Amazing shake!! Woo!

ken  Michigan

all in jackson mi

BIGBADBOB  Tennessee

NO SHAKE SHOULD HAVE WHIPCREAM AND A CHERRY ON IT.... RUINS IT... WHO STARTED THAT ? BAD NEWS. I DONT LIKE WHIP CREAM ON MY NOSE.

Erica  Ohio

It tasted mostly like vanilla, then mint, and a tad of lime. Did I imagine the lime?

Briana  

I just heard about this "shamrock shake" about a couple of days ago. Right now, I'm currently drinking it and I have to say, that these are refreshing, minty, and has an amazing taste. You should keep them out longer because where I'm from, they are in high demand. They are really good.

shakelover  Texas

Needs a little more flavor but the cherry was a nice touch.

Paul  

Very green, same great minty taste! One star deduction for serving without a cherry.

cheese  Massachusetts

awesome as usual

  

Guiness like- without the happy chats

  

I remember having my first shamrock shake with my dad, about 40 years ago. Now the past several years, I am also sharing with my two daughters the joys of a Shamrock Shake! :) M3, Holmdel, NJ

Ramona  New York

It was not minty enough. It tasted like a vanilla milkshake. Which is fine if that was what you ordered. I was looking forward to the mint though.

  

They should have kept the autumn shake all year round.

  Mississippi

No I have never had one, but I would like to if anyone in Corporate would gt off their lazy butts and put it out at more McDonald's. This is wrong that it's not only a limited time only it's a limited STATE only shake. This is SO wrong. Thanks for never letting me have one. Mississippi needs one. Here in Oxford and in Gulfport. I bet that never happens though.

Suzanne  

Love the shake:) Look forward to it every year.

Heather  New York

I loved the whole experience. The best shake ever..

Dave  Ohio

Rediculous!! I haven't had one! Why do In have tro drive to the other side of town to get one??

  New Jersey

It was really good - but the whipped cream melted into it and diluted the flavor a little bit. If I decide to calorie splurge on another one, I'll get it the traditional way - NO whipped cream :)

brenda  Florida

i love them please come to port st. lucie fl. 34952

Lauren  Arkansas

First shake ever. Not bad. Mint was kinda light. Calorie count horrific for a small.

Chris  New York

Went through the drivethru last night (2/4/12) for a taste of their new Chicken McBites. I was stunned to see an ad placard for the Shamrock Shake, now under the auspice of McCafe! Fortunately I had a coupon for that too, and picked up a medium to go . . . It was great - very thick, with just the right amount of mint flavor! If they changed the recipe, they did it for the better - I drank half of it on the way home! I froze the last bit of it, and you know it tastes great as a frozen confection as well! I expect that it will last for another 6 weeks - I may have to get one a week, as a treat, til they're gone for another year . . .

Carey  Tennessee

It was the first shamrock shake I've ever had "fresh" in TN! So glad I drove 5 hours last year and emailed corporate to bring them to TN!

Kelly  

Just picked up 2 large Shamrock Shakes from the 26th and Morgan location in Milwaukee, WI. I got rid of the cherry and whipped cream. They are mixed well & have the right amount of mint in them. I'm in Heaven!

  Connecticut

AMAZING. Pure minty deliciousness!!

Konni Polo  

Excellent as always

Konni Polo  

Excellent as always

raj  British Columbia

ultimate experience THE GOOD OL DAYS!!!

Vernon  Kansas

Disappointing! The shake wasn't really mixed as the syrup seemed to be more on the outside of the glass than mixed throughout. Once the completely unnecessary whipped cream and cherry you could see how the center of the cup was nearly white. Also, the flavor seems to have changed. The mint isn't as strong and the consistency is different. Is this truly ice cream or some sort of substitute that is supposed to taste like it?

nyankh  New York

Not bad but tastes a little like chewing gum. Not as I remember from the 80's

  New York

Had one on the upper east side in manhattan - 84th and third. Greatest Shake Ever.

  

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

Jeremy  British Columbia

The signage is up and the staff are aware of availability, so no troubles ordering. Good shake, though both more green and less minty than my last one 25 years ago. Less like toothpaste, though, which is a plus. :)

Ames  Virginia

Newport News: J. Clyde Blvd. near Jefferson Ave.

Ames  Virginia

Newport News: J. Clyde Blvd. near Jefferson Ave.

  

Disapointing! Macdonalds go back to the old Shamrock Shakes

Harry  Arizona

These shakes that I have picked up around town are just suck. They are not what they used to be. It is like someone gave me a vanilla shake with a drop of green. No mint flavor. I mean I know we all want to save money but darn how cheap.

Vanessa  Georgia

DELICIOUS!! When we orders ours, it inspired the employees to each grab one.

  Connecticut

Awesome staff at location.

  Connecticut

Awesome staff at location.

SPACEFUZZZ  

Not that bad. They are better this year. This one had just enough mint. I asked if they can add extra mint but they said no. They put whip cream and the cherry. I told them to ditch it.

  

Loved it!

Susie  Connecticut

The shake was great, thanks to the young lady who made it with T.L.C and a little extra whip cream for my older irish mom...

jm  New Jersey

amazing.... made me horny when my girl drank it.

  

Well mixed but not the same this year. Did NOT like the whipped cream at all. Not sure what they are using, but it was not good either time I had one. Not the same recipe as in the past...

irish girl  Arizona

Phoenix: Deer Valley & 19th Ave. are ALL OUT ;( Humpf!!!!

Liz  New York

Heaven on earth for this pregnant lady

Sarah  

Way better than I expected. I'm a huge mint ice cream fan but usually favor peppermint. (Love chocolate, too, but KEEP THEM SEPERATE. No mint choc chip in my world.) This shake was green but good and tasted like real ice cream! Not like non-dairy creamer like their soft serve. My kids loved it, too. We all shared one and I'm a fan. Not minty enough to make me crave it, but very tasty!

CJ  Vermont

Awesome!!

dc  Connecticut

got my second today (st.pats) and i waitd in 15 minutes of traffic off 95 just for my awesome shamrock shake!!!

  Oregon

Wilsonville

DJ Stinky  Florida

Employees were all happily perplexed that so many people were asking for the shakes. I explained and they were even more excited! Shake was pretty dang good, if not exactly what I remembered.

  Ontario

A yummy minty treat! Cheers to St. Patrick's Day!

  Florida

Great start to the season, but this shake was not well blended, leaving it swirls of green and white.

Jason  Arkansas

Watson Chapel has it

  

VA Powhatan doesn't have it either :(

Franz  California

Heard a lot about it over the years but this is actually my first time to try. I wasn't disappointed! Although my shake was kinda too thick as I had a hard time sipping it through the straw. But nonetheless, t'was a great experience to try this once a year beverage!

PAUL  California

IT WAS GOOD, BUT I DIDN' T LIKE THE WHIPCREAM AND CHERRY ON TOP

  

can't find them anywhere! i live in antioch CA. does anyone know some place local to get them??

Nirmal  New York

It wasn't mixed like they used to be, and came in the plastic cup instead of the paper ones, but frankly, didn't bother me. I've been enjoying these babies a lonnggg time now, and this one was just as gud. (either that or im just not terribly critical). i had the whipped cream n cherry which i think is a great addition. so any1 who doesnt want theirs, give me lol. it's my tradition to get one every year!

Laurie  Colorado

Excellent shake! Very minty! Love that they put the whip cream and cherry on top!

Laurie  Colorado

Excellent shake! Very minty! Love that they put the whip cream and cherry on top!

  British Columbia

Didn't think they'd even know what I was talking about...but they had them ready! Boom. Shamrock shake sir. You kinda have to know it exists, coz they don't advertise. How was the shake? Having it right now. Initially, quite overwhelmingly minty, like god, what have I done...a moment of doubt, washed away by smooth cold blissful yummyness.

jennifer  Virginia

think they were better when I was a kid but I was very happy to have this one today! Happy Shamrock Shaking!

John  New York

Brooklyn Atlantic Terminal Mall - their shake machine IS DOWN WTF !!!!

Mappyman  Georgia

Not the original recipe. Its colour isn't even solid green, its Vanilla with coloring. Also the aftertaste is way too minty, feels like I ate a chocolate mint opposed to original flavor which was a lighter more vanilla taste.

bill  

very good

Meyer  Texas

Can't believe it took so long to get a Shamrock shake in Texas. I only went in to check after reading about it online. There were no advertising signs, and it wasn't even on the menu as a shake selection! McDonalds needs to get a giant inflatable green shake tethered to the rooftop and then hire security to manage the crouds that would inevitably ensue. Shake was very nice...took me back to spring days back up north.

  Maryland

definitely not as good as I remember as a kid... big disappointment for all those calories...

Jennifer  Florida

1st one I've had in years. A little thicker than I remember, but that's a good thing.

  New Jersey

So sad. I went three times, just being optimistic that it was a fluke, but ended up actually returning the last two. Only the top half was green; when I asked for more mint I was told it was premeasured. And whose idea was it to put on the whipped cream and cherry? Yuck.

  

Not blended well. Not enough mint. Disappointed.

Cam  Ontario

Best one in years. Last time I had one was about 2 years ago and it left a burning feeling in my throat, and was a chore to finish. This one didn't look as Kelly green as that one, but the flavour was right on, and finishing it left me wanting more. Long live the Shamrock!

Jason Young  

Have had one so far and am enjoying another as I write this...it's DELISH! Don't mean to make anyone jealous...if your local Mickey D's doesn't make them, drive a while to get one...it'll be worth the trip!

RobinM  California

I need to remember to ask for no Cherry: steals from the mintiness.

buzzgirl  California

It was pretty bad. I hadn't had a Shamrock Shake in probably 10+ years. I wanted the minty shake I remembered as a kid, but this one was completely bland - not well mixed, with only green streaks. FAIL

Monica  Ohio

AMAZING! but could have been better.. they didn't fill the cup all the way.. only about 1/2 to 3/4 to "leave room for the whipped cream" which i would not have gotten given the choice. still it was amazing since it was my first of the season

Andrew  Massachusetts

Its awesome! Never had one before with whip cream and a cherry. Im drinking it now!

denice  Texas

loved it for the first 100 or so sips and then it was gone. lingering memories...

Michael  Wisconsin

2nd one today!!!! My stomach kinda hurts though... :(

marianne  Ohio

I've enjoyed Shamrock Shakes since I was a kid and look forward to them every year. I was HIGHLY disappointed when I got one last week though. To my surprise (horror?), it was topped with whipped cream and a cherry - so NOT was I was anticipating. In my opinion, simple is better. Don't mess with a classic!

  Alaska

major test

Greenie  New York

The Green God of Goodness! 160-11 Willets Point Blvd. at Francis Lewis Blvd., Whitestone, NY

Craig VT  Georgia

This year it came in a clear cup topped with whip and cherry. Nice minty taste and good green color. Definitely the best presentation of the shake to date!

Vicki  Colorado

I didn't think they were as good this year as in past years. Not crazy at all about all the whipped cream and cherry they put on top.

Michelle  Ontario

Brings back memories! Our location said they will have them till the 17th or it runs out, get it while you can!

Barb  New York

Awesome as always, just wish it was a little darker green

Barb  New York

Awesome as always, just wish it was a little darker green

Shelley  

Disgusting!!!!! No other word for it. Why mess with perfection. McDonalds changed their shaked to compete with... what??? places that don't sell shakes. And they taste like melted watery ice cream. Yuk Gross. GO back to the old formula. And why put whipped cream and a cherry. Just disgusting. Bring back the thick shakes. This garbage is NOT a shake