Want the best shake or smoothie in Summit County? Check out Flip Side in Breckenridge, readers say.

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Whether it’s after a long day on the slopes, an intense hike to summit Quandary Peak or just an afternoon spent window shopping, sometimes there is nothing better to fill a growling stomach than a burger and a shake. That’s where Flip Side Burgers & Shakes has got Summit County covered.
Flip Side’s grass-fed burgers and chef-driven sandwiches, appetizers and entrees are cooked fresh and are delicious enough to fill up even the hungriest adventurers. But it’s the shakes at Flip Side that are the talk of the town.
Readers love them so much that they voted Flip Side as the winner of Best Shake in the 2024 Best of Summit contest while giving them finalist honors for Best Burger.
“We’ve got a big variety,” Flip Side general manager John Culbert said. “Our main thing is to use quality ingredients — locally sourced ice cream that’s creamy and rich. It just makes an awesome shake.”
With creamy creations including a Strawberry Shake, a Brownie Shake, an Apple Pie Shake and Blueberry Shake, Flip Side also does boozy shakes like its White Russian Shake. Mouth watering? Try the Chef’s Shake. With peanut butter, pretzel, chocolate and vanilla ice cream, Culbert said it is a local favorite that is both sweet and salty.
Located on Breckenridge Main Street, Flip Side has a warm, rustic interior that makes the thought of a milkshake alluring even during the cold winter months, especially when paired with a juicy, delicious burger.
Flip Side is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
“We’re a burger restaurant,” Flip Side general manager John Culbert said. “So milkshakes, you can’t go wrong when you match that with a burger.”

This story previously published in the Best of Summit guide. See complete results at SummitDaily.com/best.

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