2024 Best of Lake Erie: Specialty Shakes

Cool off with a scrumptious, legendary sweet treat from Big Ed's Soda Grill in Vermilion, Ohio.




Stop off Route 6 for a retro-dining experience at Big Ed’s Soda Grill in Vermilion, Ohio. Originally a drugstore, pharmacy and soda fountain, this vintage 1930’s restaurant serves grilled burgers, fried pickle spears, ice cream and phosphate sodas. But don’t miss Ed’s legendary milkshakes. Choose from 30 different flavors. A youthful crew of soda jerks create concoctions seasonally — like the Beach Bum that blends vanilla ice cream with pina colada slushy and strawberry topping. Or keep it classic with chocolate or vanilla.