Zaharako's Ice Cream Parlor

I take great pride in reccomending this restaurant to anyone who has never been. I have been going to Zaharakos at Christmas since I was a little girl and have now made it a tradition with my family. Today we went as a party of 10. One new comer. While waiting to be seated we we watched a girl at the soda fountain dippin ice cream her hair was down and every time she dipped her hair went in. We were attended to quickly after we were seated. We had a long wait on food but we were not complaining. When the food arrived, everything was cold. Sandwiches, fries and chicken tenders. There was a hair in a small cup of ranch dressing. No big deal, things happen. Then when we ordered the traditional ice cream sundaes, they came with the sauce in the bottom of the dish (maybe a spoonful) and not the traditional gravy boats we are accustomed too. The dip of strawberry my daughter received had a big long hair in it. I do want to mention that it was 2pm and they were not busy. All of this for 189.00 with the a 29.00 gratuity. They only thing we really got out of this tradition was pictures. Minus the Santa and Snowman by the kids table. I have never left a review for anything ever. But I look forward to a family trip there every Christmas and we have all agreed we may need to pick a different place.

Such a gem of a store, you need to visit if you’re close by! It’s decked out with Christmas decorations already and the staff is super friendly, plus the whole second half is a museum with old music machines in full working order and candy displays. Genuine soda streams built-in to the back of the counter. Plus the ice cream is delicious! The hot fudge is known near and far ✨

Went for lunch which was outstanding. There breaded tenderloin was one of the best I’ve ever eaten. There french fries which are hand cut potatoes and were fried perfectly. The service wasn’t the greatest I’ve ever had but wasn’t bad. The atmosphere was great and nostalgic. The price was not bad. After lunch we took a walk around the downtown which was nice. We returned and I had a banana split which was the best I can remember having. It is on our list as a place we want to return to.

Wow this place is really cool and everybody should come here at least once! It's set back in the 1900s but fancy 1900s ice cream parlor. They have the original pieces of equipment used in the parlor from when it began. And they also have a self playing orchestra which not only looks Awesome but sounds Amazing. Oh yeah and they have good ice cream as well 😜