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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."