Columbus' sweet tooth is getting some Pittsburgh flavor. MilkShake Factory, the century-old Steel City dessert chain, is planning a new shop at The Commons at Hamilton Quarter in northeast Columbus, within striking distance of New Albany and Gahanna along the Hamilton Road corridor. Operators have not yet announced an opening date or the specific unit.
Where It Will Land
According to Columbus Business First, the planned MilkShake Factory location is slated for The Commons at Hamilton Quarter and is listed at 775 N Hamilton Rd in Columbus.
In a separate report, WhatNow noted that the move is part of MilkShake Factory's steady Midwest expansion and that no opening date has been set.
About The Brand And Menu
MilkShake Factory traces its roots to Pittsburgh and builds its menu around housemade ice cream, hand-spun shakes and small-batch chocolates. The company highlights signature shakes such as Chocolate Dipped Strawberry and Cookies & Cream, along with rotating seasonal flavors and non-dairy options, per the MilkShake Factory menu.
The Commons At Hamilton Quarter
The Commons at Hamilton Quarter is a newly built neighborhood center aimed at serving shoppers and nearby employees from the New Albany and Gahanna area. Commercial materials list the property at 5775 N Hamilton Rd and describe multiple restaurant-ready spaces that have attracted both national and regional tenants, according to a LoopNet listing.
WhatNow reported that it reached out to the operators for comment and had not received a response at the time of publication. Details on the firm opening date and the exact unit at Hamilton Quarter have not yet been released.
