Grateful to have an ice cream shop in town! I enjoy the rotating, seasonal flavors--I think lemon…read morecookie is my favorite I've tried

Amazing ice cream and amazing service! The ice cream is handmade and the flavors change every now…read moreand then. Came here with an uncle to visit, I live in LA and work in an ice cream shop myself so I appreciate how hard it is to make good handmade ice cream and they definitely are a must! The service here is also top notch!

Big four is so popular that there was an hour wait for a table the first time I visited. Today, we…read morevisited just before closing and got in easily. The cafe is located in the converted historic ROM Webber furniture factory. The Big Four cafe name honors the railroad line that used to pass through town. Courtney, our server, was friendly and attentive. She kept water filled and checked on us frequently. Food came out quickly. I had the Herb and Garlic Chopped salad, which was beautifully plated, fresh and delicious. Romaine, tomatoes, onions were topped with cheese and avocado. The garlicky vinaigrette dressing was tangy. I I also had a cup of the Texas Chili, which was topped with cheese and jalapeño slices. The beef was tender and the soup base slightly spicy. My husband had the Cuban Press (at Courtney's recommendation) and it was tasty and hearty. The sandwich was made using Indiana ham, slowed cooked pork and melted cheese. He said his sandwich was an easy 5 stars. Don't miss the beer battered onion rings which are fresh made and delicious. (I stole a couple of his rings.) There are roomy restrooms with changing tables. Free parking is available in front of the building. Worth a visit.

I was staying in the general area and was looking for a breakfast place. The closest small village…read moredid not have any breakfast restaurants that were open. I noticed the good reviews so we drove an extra 10 minutes which turned out to be a worthwhile decision. Excellent spot for breakfast and the full dining area supports my opinion. I had the breakfast quesadillas which were delicious! My friends had a breakfast combo which she said was excellent. The server was patient and helpful as I vacillated between options. Definitely a two thumbs up experience and worth a drive!

This place is awesome. I enjoy everything there. The cheesecake is to die for. The food is always…read morehot and delicious. The employees are great

This is the first time I have tried Ison's Family Pizza. I ordered their Factory Supreme with extra…read morecheese. I also had a sugar free Big Red. The supreme had pepperoni, beef, mushroom, onion & green peppers. I called ahead and they said it would be ready in 15-20 minutes and they were under 15 when they texted me that it was ready. I picked it up and took it home to share with the hubby. It was a 14 inch so we had plenty to eat and had leftovers for him to take to work. I did not care for the sauce on it, it was slightly sweet and I do not care for that in my pizza. They were friendly in the store and they were quick. The pizza was reasonably priced, I believe I paid $23 for it and my drink. I did not pay attention to see whether they had seating inside since mine was to go. I may get sandwiches to go next time to see if I like them better than I liked the pizza.

Excellent desserts and even offers delivery. I've purchased a number of desserts from Elegant…read moreDelights and have not been disappointed yet. In fact, I'm about to submit a new order for my mother-in-law's birthday.

Perhaps I'm just a little bit partial because she's my mom, but she makes the best cheesecakes I…read morehave ever tasted! You know something is good when your friends request your mom's cheesecakes and Oreo truffles for every single one of their birthdays. I hear time and time again just how amazing all of her baked goods are and although I do not admit it to her very often... I would have to agree 100%! If you have never tried any of her desserts I HIGHLY suggest you try one!

Midweek on a hot July day, this was the only place in town that was open, and boy were we lucky. We…read morewere driving out of town after a fun educational visit to the state museum grist mill, saw this place was open, and we had to stop. And boy was it worth it. Cold waters, cold sodas, and perfect one scoop waffle cones. I had pumpkin ice cream and the wife enjoyed cookies & cream. Friendly service. Incredibly inexpensive. And the cookie jars are as advertised, floor to ceiling, with an entire back room filled too. If you're touristing around in Metamora, this unique place needs to be one of your stops.

Grannies Cookie Jar & Ice Cream Parlor is a Metamora, Indiana icon, though it may be weird to call…read moreanything in this historic Franklin County town an actual "icon." There's quite a bit you know about me if you've followed my reviews for any length of time. This likely includes my long friendship with fellow Yelp Elites Rick G. and Holly G. - in fact, I performed their wedding ceremony! The three of us have actually collaborated on quite a few projects over the years, either due to Rick's music and comedy or because of my long history of activism and charity work. Frequently, our collaborations combine Rick and Holly's creativity with my activist spirit. For a couple years, Rick and Holly owned a shop in Metamora called Mosaic Learn & Play - I, in turn, owned a small charity bookstore within the walls of Mosaic. While I never spent nearly as much time in Metamora as did Rick and Holly, I spent my fair share of time there and grew to appreciate the picturesque, friendly town. Rick and Holly's wedding was even in Metamora! As is true of most historic towns, accessibility can definitely be an issue in Metamora. Truthfully, I'd say there's more that's not accessible than there actually is accessible in the town. Grannies is most certainly not perfect, a step greeting you at the front door and a crowded shop making even the most experienced wheelchair user more than a little paranoid. It's possible, I've been to Grannies more than once, but it's definitely a shop where I take my time wheeling and I am super careful everywhere I turn. Grannies, first of all, is an official world record holder. Granny owns over 2600 cookie jars - and I believe they're all actually here in this shop. She's held the record since 2012, as I recall. Grannies is, of course, an ice cream shop. Granny even makes all of her waffle cones by hand. Each one has a Hershey kiss at the bottom. She puts a whole lot of love in her waffle cones. The ice cream is pretty incredible, too. She has quite a few flavors and they're at reasonable prices for pretty darn amazing servings. Grannies is open 7 days a week throughout the year. While I can't say I'd drive all the way to Metamora for her ice cream, if I am in the Metamora there's no way I'm leaving without stopping at Grannies. Metamora is a beautiful little canal town. It has definitely been impacted by the pandemic, but the people are also hanging in there. I'm not quite going to say that time stands still here, but it's sure not a place you go to speed up. Metamora is a surprisingly easy drive from Indy and the entire Franklin County area could easily be a relaxing, fairly isolated day trip with Brookville also nearby as the seat of the county. There are even a couple places you can stay in Metamora, though they aren't particularly strong with access and you'd probably want to go to Brookville if that's needed. If you get a chance, head south to Metamora and be sure to stop in at Grannies for some ice cream and definitely check out those cookie jars!

The food was excellent as were the vibes. The staff member was super nice and helped us with our…read moreYelp event. I'll definitely come again!

The shop is soooo cute! The gluten free honey spice cake is VERY good. I shared the chocolate…read moremousse tart with my coworker and she loved it. I tasted some of The mini apple pie in the car but I'm going to heat it up at home! So far, so good!

This is one of those classic places you've been going to since childhood, and now you find yourself…read morebringing your own child. It's always busy, which says a lot and they're constantly rotating flavors. We ordered the BLT sandwich, pickle fries, a Blue Moo ice cream cone, and the ice cream nachos. I mostly want to spotlight the nachos because they deserve it. I went with the classic chocolate ice cream and marshmallow sauce, and it was a 10/10. This combination deserves a permanent spot on the menu! It was absolutely delicious, and the waffle chips were literally perfect. They were fresh, had the perfect crunch, and were bite-sized, which made them so easy to eat. I was also impressed by how many waffle chips came with the order. Is it worth the drive? Absolutely.

Great little ice cream stop in a very convenient location right off SR 101. There's plenty of…read moreparking, outdoor tables with umbrellas, and a cute atmosphere that makes it easy to sit and enjoy your treat. The food is decent, but I do think it's priced on the high side for what you get. The ice cream, however, is excellent and worth the stop. They are usually happy to make just about any flavor combination you can think of, and the quality is consistently good. The service has always been good, and it's nice to see local teenagers getting summer employment and learning customer service skills. The staff is friendly and keeps things moving even when they're busy. If you're looking for a fun local spot to grab ice cream and enjoy some outdoor seating, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try.

I tried the Soufle Cheese cake and it's a little dry, but the taste is really good and some parts…read moreand creamy and with a lemon taste. I want to try more pastry's from here they definitely look amazing!

Great local shop for desserts, plus a lot of really interesting things on the menu if you're…read morelooking to mix things up from regular fast food desserts. One thing I will note is that their macarons are very chewy and almost seem like they had been refrigerated. Will for sure go back again though.

Before I begin my review, I would be remiss to mention those skeptical souls who think of Lil'…read moreCharlie's, not as a beacon of culinary excellence or a palace of palatial pleasures, but a den where dwell the foulest demons of ignorance of cooking. Charles Baudelaire, before whom I bow as a servant to a master, once said "On peut juger de la vertu d'un homme à ses goûts en matière de nourriture". Well, he technically said no such thing, but I wish he would have. Baudelaire would have smited upon the tongue those fanatic cretins who maintain and uphold the absurd opinion that Lil' Charlie's (Heaven banish the thought!) is a bad restaurant. I have heard many of my fellows complain of stomachaches and nausea accompanying a trip to this paradise of cookery. Alas! they exaggerate their sufferings, seeking to blame Lil' Charlie's for their own puerile digestive system. For those who criticize the food itself, I have no words. Indeed, I must restrain my tongue; for no fire burns too hot for them, no poison good enough to scorch their iniquitous throats, no--but I must hinder my rash flow of words: justice makes me speak thus. Now I shall presume to speak of the menu. Presume, because who can hope to accomplish the feat of expounding, in mere human words, the transcendence that is the cooking of Lil' Charlie's? I feel as Dante felt when, looking into the eyes of his lady-love Beatrice (oh! those luminous eyes 'lucent-weeping from the dayspring'!), he laments his inability to capture the beauty of it in words. To use Browning's phrase: "Poor the speech; be how I speak for all things". If Browning stumbles in his speech, what can I hope to say? Nevertheless, I set sail in uncertain waters, trusting that my words may carry me through. The food itself is the platonic ideal of perfection. The pork sandwich, Homeric in its proportions, leaves no hungry waif unsatisfied. The chicken wings come in divers seasonings. Jamaican Jerk? Parmesan and garlic? Classic Buffalo? Lil' Charlie's has you covered. The salads are a pleasant meal in themselves; one cannot eat them without conjuring up images of sunny pastorals or the Ecologues written by Theocritus, where joy-drunk shepherds recite their bucolic verses to one another. I shall go so far as to compare the summer salad to a painting by Watteau. Such is the magical power wielded by the chefs of Lil' Charlie's. The one stain upon the pure tapestry woven by the Muses themselves may be said to be the Father Franz Chili. It was rather too oily and contained NO beans! Absurd! Maddening! All in all, it was still a somewhat palatable meal. I must end my paean to Lil' Charlie's without praising the many other attractive features that lend it lustre. The atmosphere is homey and attractive; the tables are as clean and polished as a verse by Virgil. I blush with shame that I cannot hymn the staff, angels of culinary perfection, as is fit. All I can add is that Heaven shall reward them the highest sphere among its many mansions. And, to you one young man who laments the time it takes to receive your food (you know your name, oh unfortunate one!), all I can wish is for your tongue to cleave to your jaws and your liver to pour forth upon the earth. Let your voice be silenced ever and anon. FINIS

Food - well I'm pretty sure my burger was frozen patty that they warmed up. Bun was stale. Chili…read morewas so so for not having a single bean in it. My wife had corn beef she said it was pretty good; however, she did not like the no bean chili. We also tried a variety for apps. Chicken fingers, pretzel and potato skins. Chicken and pretzel was pretty good as well but again I think came from a frozen bag. Potato skin was burnt Service- the girl was new but very nice and pleasant Ambiance - lights flickering the entire time annoying! Place was old and seemed a bit dirty. It was a bit from the interstate but we like trying new places. This one definitely not worth the extra travel. Maybe if I lived next door I would try again but doubt it. They market as having craft beers but turns out that is a no. Guess the brew master left.

Sarena was a joy! She helped us pick out flavors, and answered all our questions, I appreciate her…read moretime and we will be back!

Great place to stop by. Very close to conference area…read more Ice cream was filling. The espresso cookie did not have an overwhelming coffee taste. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Area was clean and cafe-looking.