Sometimes all you need to turn a long week around is a really good ice cream sundae. That's exactly…read morewhere I found myself on a Friday evening in late July. I was in Hummelstown with no real plans, a loudly growling stomach and one very specific craving...ice cream. I'd probably driven past King Kone a hundred times over the years without ever stopping. For whatever reason, this was finally the night. I pulled into the parking lot around 7:30 p.m. and was pleasantly surprised to find plenty of parking, even on a beautiful summer evening. There were lots of people enjoying ice cream, but almost no line inside, which my stomach appreciated immensely. I quickly realized a cone or a bowl wasn't going to cut it. This needed to be a sundae. One of the things I love about King Kone is that many of their sundaes have fun jungle-themed names. After spending a few minutes studying the menu, I settled on the Elephant's Delight, which came to about $10.50. When I placed my order, I looked at the gentleman behind the counter and said, "It's been a long week. Can you take a couple extra minutes and put some good vibes into that sundae for me?" Without missing a beat, he smiled and said..."Absolutely." A few minutes later, he made eye contact across the room and handed me what can only be described as a bowl of ice cream the size of my head. I completely lost my composure. Right there, in the middle of a busy ice cream shop, I audibly squealed and told him, "You are making my dreams come true right now!" I wasn't exaggerating! And I think every person inside King Kone Creamery that night was aware of my excitement. Absolutely no regrets! The sundae was absolutely enormous, piled high with whipped cream, crowned with a perfect cherry and loaded with enough peanut buttery goodness to make my approximately 63.8% peanut butter personality feel completely understood. I carried my masterpiece outside and found a picnic table overlooking the beautiful property behind the shop. It was the perfect place to slow down, enjoy the evening and devote the next half hour of my life entirely to that sundae. The ice cream was fantastic. The toppings were incredibly generous, and I especially appreciated that everything was served in a large bowl instead of a tiny cup that would've had me wearing half of it before I finished. Every bite felt like the reward for surviving a very long week. King Kone turned out to be one of those places that's been hiding in plain sight all these years. Great ice cream, friendly people, generous portions and exactly the kind of place you hope an old-school neighborhood ice cream stand will be. Needless to say, it won't take me another hundred drive-bys before I stop again!

So many choices of ice cream! Soft serve and Hershey's Ice Cream. The service is great. A fun place…read morefor the kids because they have a playground for them. Eat inside or outside. The servings are huge and the sundaes are even bigger.

Hershey ice cream is delish! Omg! I found CHILL in the fresh market located behind the brewery…read more My gps said I was there. It took me a second to figure out it was in the fresh market. Side note - fresh market has a great selection of food, drinks, and treats. Very informal, great place to grab a snack before or after Hershey Park. There was a good selection of flavors. Love that most of the ice cream was Hershey brand. I got a cake cone with a split small scoop. This allowed me to get two flavors!! Score! For you coffee lovers, the cappuccino crunch was so good. So creamy. The crunch was great! I love coffee everything!! Perfect treat on a very hot and humid summer night.

Located inside the Fresh Hershey Market, this ice cream shop has some unique (and delicious! takes…read moreon ice cream. I tried the ice cream stuffed donut with black cherry ice cream and powdered sugar on top (they offer a bunch of fun toppings you can choose from). Omg it was soooo good! A nice warm donut stuffed with ice cream with whipped cream on the side...yes! Service was super friendly, this place is worth checking out!

When you're a theme park junkie traveling with a foodie, there are a few things you just do, and…read moreone is check out the signature eats, so The Chocolatier was high on our list, and it did pretty well for itself, thank you very much. The atmosphere was fun, utilizing retired ride vehicles as booths and playing into the park setting. As expected in Hershey, the menu explored how chocolate can be integrated into a very American menu. I enjoyed the pulled pork grilled cheese: the chocolate barbecue sauce reminded me of a lighter molasses-based sauce so it worked with the barbecue. We had the Ferris Wheel appetizer which was mostly a win, but the items could have shown up on a TGI Friday's menu. The next day, to escape the millions of middle schoolers in the park (I have a whole travelogue brewing for that) we came back because I wanted one of their gigantic milkshakes. The Reese's peanut butter shake was peanut butter to the Nth degree, and it was topped by an entire slice of peanut butter pie. My friend got a stomachache but I love anything peanut butter so this was a win for me. Both times the service was really good. Our servers were friendly and attentive so we never felt we were being ignored or passed over. A+ in the service department.

The Chocolatier was recommended by a friend that frequent here often. She says I should come just…read morefor the experience. It definitely was an experience ONLY. I do favor chocolate as far as candy wise but not too excited when it is on food. So I was very skeptical. Me and my family had a wild day at Hershey Park and I figured we should end the day with a dine. So I chose The Chocolatier. Upon entering, we were greeted and seated immediately without any wait. I loved the fun decoration of The Chocolatier. Our Waitress Ella came 10 minutes after we were seated and took our drinks. I ordered Ferris Wheel Sampler, Shrimp Cocktail, Lobster Taco, Park Breeze, and 3 Cookies and Cream Milkshakes. If you think this is a little bit of food then you are wrong lol. Hubby only wanted the milkshake. And my daughter also only wants the milkshake. The other items are all for me:) Ferris Wheel Sampler looks really cute but I found the appetizers to be very mediocre. Shrimp Cocktail's shrimps are overcooked and extremely chewy. Lobster Taco are mediocre as well. And the Cookies and Cream milkshake are not actually cookies and cream ice cream, it tastes like vanilla ice cream mix with cookies. Will I come back? Maybe, but I won't get these again! My bill is around $167 and I left Ella a $40 tip. For a meal that's over $200, I expect to eat better. Even though The Chocolatier accept Apple Pay, you have to walk with your server to their station in order to pay for it. Payment system is outdated. Unlike The Yard House and other restaurant, you can paid at your table.

Toasted Marshmallow one scoop, might be best bang for your buck at Hersheypark/chocolate world…read more We are talking a massive scoop and the very nice employee layered up some toasted fluff on top of the ice cream. The design of this masterpiece looked amazing! Plenty of nostalgic seating and you really feel like you step back in time when you order ice cream from here. It was only 3.50 for this scoop and it was bigger and 5 dollars cheaper then the sundaes in chocolate world!

Peanut butter Cupcake was delish. Cookie was Reese's cookie was delish, bp ice cream was delicious…read more The only rotten things was the woman at rhe ice cream counter was literally rolling her eyes at people bc they ordered milkshakes. Not even hiding it

This place serve's Beck's ice cream which is am rally good homemade ice cream…read more Monsters love cookies was what I chose and I had no regrets. Looks like they had lots of options for sprinkles as well if you are into that.

I love coming to Cubby's! I always get something different than my norm. Today was watermelon…read moresorbet with strawberries and a cherry on top!! I liked it so much I went back for it again a week later! When I got there I checked out their pay-it-forward board (please note I don't actually know what the board is called) and I was able to find a note that applied to me! I love that Cubby's has this option. It's so caring and really makes you feel connected to others and what the business is about. I was particularly grateful for it because my free sundae allowed me to treat a friend to a quart of their favorite ice cream. It's chocolate marshmallow and it was heavenly! The staff here are so friendly! I've never had any issues ordering and I've been here more than a handful of times. The place is really cute. I love the large outdoor deck with oversized games. Too cold, or not for you... there are regular sized games all throughout inside. I just think that's the coolest thing. So if you're bored or need a date idea, this is a great place to get a treat, play some games, lounge, and enjoy each other's company. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES!!

Cute place for ice cream. They only take cash, so be prepared for that…read more A lot of different sundaes , ice cream flavors and offerings. It seems like it is a popular place considering we went around 9pm and there was a line and people sitting around just enjoying the ice cream. I imagine it gets packed on summer nights. This will be my families new ice cream spot for sure!

Terrible customer service. The girl at the window was rude and inconsiderate. I ordered a black and…read morewhite milkshake which tasted like pure chocolate and even when she handed it to me she said "chocolate milkshake". I explained it was not what I wanted or ordered and she said she can't do anything about it and I can throw it away.

Hershey's Chocolate World is an official brand experience and visitor's center that opened in…read moreHershey, Pennsylvania in June 1973. It was founded by the Hershey Company. Beginning in 1910, Hershey began to give tours of its chocolate factory to the public. Visitors walked through real production areas to see processes like bar molding, wrapping, and the depositing of Hershey Kiss chocolates. By the early 1970s, the public tours had become too crowded for the active manufacturing plant. Located next to Hersheypark, Hershey opened Chocolate World as an alternate visitor center for the public to learn about the manufacturing process as well as purchase chocolate products in the large retail shop. My family and I recently visited Hershey while we were visiting our cousins in Pennsylvania. My wife and I had both separately visited Hershey when we were children, but this was the first visit for our own children. After taking a tour around town with Hershey Trolley Works, we headed inside Chocolate World. We went straight for the Hershey Chocolate Tour, where the line moved very quickly. It's not a real tour of the Hershey Factory, but rather a simulated one that is family-friendly. Similar to an attraction at Disney World, visitors sit in omnimover-style cars that move continuously along a track through the simulated factory journey. Our sons loved seeing the anthropomorphic chocolate characters who teach visitors about the chocolate-making process. Afterwards, we headed to the retail shop area to grab some delicious chocolate treats to take with us on the road. And don't worry... there were plenty of free samples too! For any families looking to visit Hershey, we highly recommend making a delicious stop at Hershey's Chocolate World!

Hershey's Chocolate World is a great attraction for visitors of all ages and an easy way to spend a…read morecouple of hours while you're in Hershey. The facilities are well-maintained, the staff are friendly, and there's plenty to see and do whether it's your first visit or your tenth. A few highlights from my visit: If you're only visiting Chocolate World, you receive two hours of free parking, which is a nice perk. Clean facilities, including well-maintained restrooms. A large gift shop with just about every Hershey product you can imagine. The free Chocolate Tour is a must-do and a great introduction to how Hershey chocolate is made. The tour ends with a free sweet treat, which is always a nice bonus. Plenty of activities for families, chocolate lovers, and first-time visitors. There are also several paid add-on experiences available, including: The Hershey Trolley Works tour Create Your Own Candy Bar Hershey's Unwrapped live chocolate tasting show Of these, I highly recomme nd the Trolley Tour. The staff dressed in old-time attire really bring the experience to life, and their energy, storytelling, and interaction with guests make it a memorable part of the visit. It's a fun way to learn about Hershey's history while being entertained along the way. One thing to note is that the store can become quite crowded during the summer months, so be prepared for larger crowds if you're visiting during peak season. Overall, Hershey's Chocolate World is a fun, family-friendly attraction that offers a mix of free and paid experiences. Whether you're stopping in for the Chocolate Tour, shopping for treats, or taking the trolley ride, it's a classic Hershey experience that's well worth a visit.

Desserts Etc is awesome, incredible homemade desserts. We got the Chocolate Silk Pie and a Granola…read moreCake Cup with M&Ms. The products were very good. The counter area where you order gets very crowded and can cause other customers to get mad at you... Not too much space to sit and eat outside, but PLENTY of space on the deck and outside. We love Desserts Etc. Their Desserts are top notch!

The sweets are absolutely gorgeous and yummy. The bakery also has sandwiches and salads to go…read more Service was right on. Beautiful place!

I would definitely hit up Rainbow Snow & Ice Cream!! They have so many options: hand-scooped ice…read morecream, a variety of soft serve flavors, snow cones, ice + custard (like Rita's but 100xs better), soft serve with different toppings blended in (like a DQ Blizzard), sundaes, shakes, & malts. The waffle cone was fresh, ice cream was creamy & light. They have tables with umbrellas behind the store so you can eat your sweet treat right there.

This is our go to for ice cream now. A family owned gem that does everything right. Lovely outdoor…read morespace with umbrellas in the back & delightful seasonal offerings. The waffle cones are to die for!

First off, I want to highlight the excellent customer service. The staff greeted me warmly as soon…read moreas I walked in, which was a pleasant surprise. The young man who helped me was knowledgeable and took the time to explain all the available flavors. I decided to try the lemon cookie gelato and also brought home a pint of the caramel sea salt. While the gelatos are undeniably rich and creamy, I found that the flavors didn't quite meet my expectations. For the lemon cookie gelato, the lemon flavor primarily came from the cookies themselves that were sprinkled on top,and I felt there could have been more lemon zest incorporated for added freshness. As for the caramel sea salt, I didn't get the expected caramel taste, and the hint of saltiness that typically enhances salty caramel was also missing. Overall, I appreciate the effort, but I believe there's room for improvement in achieving the flavor profiles they promote.

Cute little shop in Hummelstown with inviting decor. I have been wanting to try Gelato Di Babbo for…read morea very long time. I follow her on facebook and saw her announce a special Easter flavor: peanut butter cremino. I was already drawn in with how rich the pb gelato looked in the photos, but her description sealed the deal. The dark chocolate ganache is imported from Italy. I served the pb cremino and lemon cookie for Easter dinner dessert and everyone enjoyed them both. Half of my guests preferred the lemon and the other half chose the peanut butter. My 2-year-old was obsessed with the pb and had three servings! The pb gelato was incredibly rich and had a strong, delicious peanut flavor. The Italian ganache on top turned into a decadent fudge consistency after we set it out for about an hour before serving. The lemon cookie left no doubt that it was made with fresh REAL lemon juice. It was bright and sweet and perfectly balanced. I cannot wait to come try more flavors when the shop is officially open for the season. Kim was hard at work in the shop, but was gracious and set up times to come pick up orders. She was very friendly and has an obvious passion (and talent) for gelato. My husband agreed the flavor was better and the consistency more pleasing than what we had in Italy.