Posted on September 4, 2007
Blame it on the summer heat or just the great taste, but it seems as though Harrisonburg is craving ice cream. Just this year a couple of new ice cream parlors opened both on and off-campus, adding to the list of ice cream options. So when the craving hits, where can you go?
It seems that students and locals can’t get enough of Kline’s. Kline’s has been satisfying customers since 1943 with its homemade ice cream. Junior Ross Chillcoat enjoys their ice cream environment.
“Kline’s is the best and most classic,” he said. “I like that it’s an old school establishment. “
Customers also seem to love Kline’s flavor of the week.
“The flavor of the week makes it unique,” junior Laura Garmey said of the weekly tradition, which includes notice of what other flavors to expect in coming weeks.
Customers can also buy pints of their favorite flavors so there is no need to leave their house to enjoy Kline’s ice cream. Kim Dennis just moved to Harrisonburg and already claims Kline’s to be her favorite ice cream spot.
“It’s just basic good ice cream,” Dennis said. “You don’t have to think too hard about it.”
However, if you want to get more creative with your options, maybe Coldstone Creamery is for you. With its interesting combinations like “mint mint chocolate chocolate chip” and “birthday cake remix,” customers may find it difficult to decide on their order. Customers seem to particularly like Coldstone’s signature creations.
Customers aren’t limited to the menu. They can create their own combinations by choosing a flavor and any other treats, such as brownie or Snickers bar, that they choose to mix into their ice cream. People also choose Coldstone for the friendly service.
“It’s worth giving it a try, you’ll be addicted,” sophomore and Coldstone employee Lauren McClintock said.
For those who prefer soft serve ice cream, Dairy Queen, which is known for its smooth and creamy soft serve would be a better fit. Dairy Queen is best known for its Blizzards — soft serve milkshakes that have a variety of treats such as Oreo and cookie dough blended in. Dairy Queen also features a different Blizzard flavor each month.
Freshman Christine Tamberello, was excited to find a Dairy Queen in Harrisonburg. “I love their Blizzard of the month,” she said.
When late night ice cream cravings occur, Dairy Queen, which stays open until 3 a.m. on weekends, is a convenient choice.
Another favorite ice cream spot in Harrisonburg is Bruster’s Ice Cream. Bruster’s keeps customers coming with their homemade ice cream, which is hand blended with chunks of fruit, cookies, and other treats.
Junior Jillian Keck particularly enjoys their specials.
“They always have fun specials like their Banana Thursdays,” she said.
Every Thursday, Bruster’s will give you half off a sundae if you bring in your own banana. Bruster’s also has a special called the “quart club.” If you buy six quarts of ice cream, the seventh one is free. For customers who prefer yogurt over ice cream, Bruster’s has several yogurt options including Dutch Apple Crunch and Red Raspberry.
There are several on-campus locations where students without access to cars can stock up. Chips, C-store and The Festival Center are all on-campus locations that sell ice cream.
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