This Milkshake Bar Is Sure To Take You Back In Time

The 80s was a simpler time, one where an alien with an appetite for cats could get his own primetime show, where a song like Africa by Toto was considered one of the best things ever written and one when the world had no reason to hate Mel Gibson.

For every criticism that the Reagan-era politics gets hit with, there is still a longing to bask in that nostalgia. For those not fortunate enough to live in those times, there’s this milkshake shop in Coral Gables that can give you a taste of that sweet 80’s goodness.

Located on 3190 Commodore Plaza in Coconut Grove, Vicky’s House is an 80’s themed milkshake shop.

Modeled after the owner, Matt Kuscher’s (founder/owner of popular Florida restaurants Lokal and Kush) childhood home, and named after his mother, Vicky, the restaurant recreates the sights and sounds of the 80s in beautiful, cheesy fashion. Rick Springfield and Cyndi Lauper blast through the speakers as the wait staff is dressed in 80s garb. Props like the phone booth from Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, that acts as a secret entrance into the bar, and a working Galaga arcade machine surrounding tables, giving the authentic feel of stepping back a couple of decades.

Being a milkshake bar, they have all kinds of desserts consisting of malts, milkshakes, root beer floats and even ice cream sandwiches. Of course, all of them are named after different 80s films and TV shows.

There’s “ET goes to the movies to watch The Goonies,” a salted caramel milkshake with chocolate frosting along the rim with caramel popcorn on top of the chocolate frosting, whipped cream, Hershey’s chocolate syrup, Cola gummies Reese’s pieces and a fun size Baby Ruth all piled on top. That entire description alone is so chocked full of references to both movies.

Golden Girls, is a banana milkshake with a cream cheese frosting rim, whipped cream, caramel sauce, loaded with Golden Grahams Cereal, a Twinkie, vanilla wafers, a homemade blondie and topped off with a cherry on top. Singing Thank You For Being a Friend is entirely optional while consuming.

Last but not least, we have The Breakfast Club which is a vanilla milkshake with a peanut butter rimmed, whipped cream, drizzled with maple syrup, and has toppings such as Captain Crunch cereal, Miami Smokers Bacon, a glazed donut from Salty Donut and a shot of colada.

Prices for these shakes are $15 and are perfectly sized to share.

While you’re waiting for your drink or feasting on your scrumptious dessert, there’s a pretty cool den that recreates the one Kuscher hung out in complete with a working Nintendo Entertainment System.

There, you’re able to sit back and completely destroy your friends in Tecmo Bowl (use Bo Jackson and the LA Raiders to run past the defense). Topping off the authentic aesthetics is Kuschner’s original bedroom dresser and the toys he played with when he was a child located in the bathroom.

Nailing not only the 80’s feel, but also serving some great sweets, Vicky’s House is definitely a hotspot and a true blast to the past.