The Yard Milkshake Bar

Set inside Seaboard Station, The Yard Milkshake Bar delivers Raleigh FoodTrap creators Briana and Roger Kornegay’s over-the-top dessert bar to downtown Raleigh. Opening weekend drew lines snaking out the door, and by March 2025 the shop had clinched WRAL’s Voters’ Choice Award for Best New Restaurant, underscoring how quickly locals embraced the experience.

Signature builds headline the menu, led by the Raleigh FoodTrap shake that swirls red velvet and chocolate ice creams in a jar coated with red cream cheese icing, dark chocolate shavings, and a Favor Desserts cake slice. Guests can mix and match from up to 34 ice cream flavors, 60 toppings, and eight edible cookie dough varieties, turning scoops, sundaes, pint shakes, and limited-time collaborations into custom treats.

Guests line up at the counter to watch the team layer each mason-jar shake before grabbing a seat or strolling the Seaboard promenade. The dessert bar opens daily at noon and stays open until 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, and clearly marked vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free choices keep diverse dietary groups covered. With a phone number for easy coordination and an official website for current specials, the spot makes indulgent sweets a reliable stop before or after downtown adventures.