Old Fashion Ice Cream Soda
Minnesoda Fountain

Minnesoda Fountain

205 Main Ave SMN 56470, Park Rapids, United States

Pizza • Cheese • American • Ice Cream


"We have been coming here every summer on our family vacation for the past many years…with upwards of 20+ of our family members. We have always loved this place and the ice cream and friendly staff. This year the place got a lovely facelift and it appears a change in ownership with that we were incredibly disappointed to find out that this year we were not allowed to sit down at any of the booths with our large group (10 of us) unless we purchased a food item (the $100 of ice cream and malts we purchased dont qualify apparently) we all stood there awkwardly with glass dishes of ice cream and some with two malt cups how are we supposed to enjoy this STANDING (they told us this after we got our ice cream)?? Not to mention this was difficult for our young ones and grandparents in our group. The other incredibly limited seating was full aside from 4 large empty booths that we weren’t allowed to sit in. I went over and ordered a dish so we would be allowed to sit at a open booth but this is not good hospitality for your guests. My fil even talked to the staff and they said that was just the rules. There is not enough counter seating for most groups who came (only 8 at the counter altogether) in and several were standing around with their ice cream like us feeling a bit put out. Please reconsider your seating rules or consider increasing the seats at the counter and overall like the previous owners. BTW the pickle fries are amazing. My rating would be a 5 star if it were not for the seating issues."

Eckels Ice Cream Fountain

Eckels Ice Cream Fountain

36 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, United States

Pizza • American • Desserts • Ice Cream


"I may be slightly biased because this is my niece Deb McCreary's place. However, this Ice Cream Fountain is truly unique! I very much love the Pretzel ice cream and I'm normally a chocolate or mint chocolate ice cream. Eckels Ice Cream Fountain also does lunch . You have the pick of candy there as well. Eckels also does wonderful window displays, according to times of year or event. There is entertainment, you will have to find out what is happening when you are in Mechanicsburg, Pa. I'm not sure but I believe you can book place for private parties. Also will have to talk to Deb McCreary for info on that as well. Last but not least a movie was shot there with Angelina Jolie, Winona Ryder and Whoopie Goldberg. There are pictures encased in thick glass on tables and booths. Finally there is a Vintage Pharmacy there that has original prescriptions and instruments and medicines from another era. When you visit be sure to look up at the original ceilings, punched tin, absolutely beautiful. There are Cola Cola soda machine from back in the sixties and things to buy in the big glass counters (that's where you will find the candy as well). There is something for everyone at Eckels Ice Cream Fountain. Come by and ask the Soda Jerk for a dish of hand scooped ice cream for dessert after you have lunch. Every time I come up from Mississippi I have to go to Eckels Ice Cream Fountain for the best ice cream around. Sure hope to see you next time I come and visit. Don't forget to sign her book, showing that you and your family stopped by! (I sign it every trip...hee hee)"