I don't know if this has always been the Purple Parrot, but I have been coming to this ice cream…read morestand for probably 30 years. This is an old-fashioned side of the road ice cream stand that has whatever you could dream of - hard ice cream and soft serve and so many food items from hotdogs to walking tacos to shredded chicken sandwiches to fried mushrooms and so much more. I personally am a soft serve girl and there are very few flavor combinations in this world that I love more than peanut butter and chocolate. On this my most recent trip this summer, I had the Nutter Butter sundae. The Nutter Butter sundae is Chocolate ice cream topped with peanut butter fluff, peanuts, whipped cream, a cherry and a Nutter Butter cookie. I'm sure you can tell by the description that this was a sugar overload, but delicious. I also got a pup cup for my pup, which is a small bit of vanilla ice cream with a dog treat on top. The ice cream was delicious and we had really good service my only gripe is the prices are a bit high. I paid $2.50 for a dog cup of ice cream - I just remember when that used to be like $.50 but I guess that's inflation for you. Overall, this is a great place with good ice cream and a nostalgic feel.

The food here is really good. I got their veggie wrap, fries, and dreamsicle shake. Best fries I…read morethink I've ever had. Only thing i didn't like was the clouds of mosquitoes outside but they do have a screened porch where you can wait for your order. Really friendly people, too. I'd go back.

We took a day trip over to Port Clinton to walk the shores of Lake Erie and enjoy the sun set…read more Along the way I searched for an ice cream shop and Scooter's Dairy Bar came up on Waze. We decided to give it a shot and were pleased with our choice. Scooter's offers a wide variety of ice cream in both dairy and non-dairy varieties (contrary to the dairy bar name) for incredibly reasonable prices. The serving sizes were generous and the staff was super friendly. The parking situation isn't the greatest; however, there is a large lot just across the street that you can stop in to run over and get your treats. Check it out if you're in the area and craving the nostalgia of a small town ice cream shop

It's not the best ice cream nearby, but it's good. This is your nostalgic dairy shack of quick…read morefried hot food, drink treats, and ice cream desserts. They do carry the non-dairy Dole whip in orange flavor. The young staff were friendly and quite quick. Judging by the location, they cater to mostly the local neighborhood and nearby school functions foot traffic. They support the military with a discount. Parking lot is small, but plenty of street parking. The patio has about 6 tables with umbrellas. Area was clean and free of trash. A nice stop if you don't want to go stand in the other tourist lines with prices. #UpCloseSavor XP

Great ice cream and great staff! Cute place, clean and friendly. The ice cream was delicious!read more

My whole family wanted ice cream after diner, my oldest said there was a place on the way back to…read moreour condo, well this is the place, it was great, everyone got ice cream they enjoyed, I actually had a strawberry malt, it was good, could have extra malt, anywho lots of flavors, and fries and hot dogs, like I said I ate before but a great place for that ice cream dessert. The place is put together nice with lots of seating, and it's all wood, with pictures of ice shanty's on the wall... and when you place your order and get your snacks quick. Oh and I saw the banana split, man, it was massive!!

Great prices and great ice-cream! I've never had a bad experience here. The employees misunderstood…read moremy order once and fixed it without any hassle.

Cheap prices, no hassle ordering at the walk up window, & yummy ice cream. Hard to go wrong by…read morechoosing to grab a snack here during the heat of the day. I had the seasonal special with fresh strawberries & it really hit the spot.

When I came by, they were closing down for the season, and lots of the candy was half price, so I…read moreloaded up. That said, the regular prices weren't bad. Like, they were better than what you'd pay at an airport shop, which is amazing because they're on a friggin' island. Airports need to stop ripping people off. Anyway. The selection here is great. Not just a bunch of fudge and ice cream. They've got the hard stuff, like nerds and air heads and life savers. Stuff that GETS YOU THAT SUGAR. You know what I'm talking about.

Always looking for ice cream shops. They carry Tofts ice cream. They stay pretty busy but the…read moreservice was very quick. There is some seating outside and very little shade unless you walk across to the park.

5/5 Stars -- Ohio's Ice Cream Legend…read more By far the best place in Ohio to get fresh, amazing ice cream. I mean, Toft's Dairy has like 50 flavors--seriously, there's something for everyone. You can grab a cone, a cup, or even buy ice cream to take home for the family. And it's not just ice cream--they have milk, specialty drinks, and even fun merch like t-shirts. My personal favorite? Peanut Butter Cup + Peanut Butter Pretzel--absolute perfection. Creamy, nutty, salty, sweet... all the things you want in a summer treat. Sizes? They've got three, but honestly, the small is perfect: enough to satisfy that ice cream craving without going overboard. Medium is basically a full meal, so pace yourself. What makes it extra special for me: we know someone who works there (we met her at Kalahari), and she loves giving suggestions on flavor combos. Her tips always take a cone from great to legendary. And of course, there's the Cedar Point connection--stopping at Toft's after a day on the rides or after a big sporting event is pure nostalgia. Sticky fingers, huge smiles, and ice cream that tastes like summer memories. Bottom line: Toft's Dairy isn't just ice cream--it's a tradition, a memory, and hands-down the best sweet spot in Sandusky. You go once, and you'll be back again and again.

After a great lunch at Jolly Roger I was headed back towards Cleveland and wanted to grab some ice…read morecream; Toft Dairy had popped up in my online feed recently so I figured I would give them a try. I have had Toft's ice cream a couple of times before, but the scoop shop experience can always be different. This location is actually there headquarters, factory and the scoop shop. The building has a covered patio out front, there are some cow statues and an original dairy cart out front. Inside they have a large service area with a huge amount of flavors, plus coolers with packed ice cream and ice cream pies. I ordered a medium sized cup with Banana Foster and Caveman Chocolate ice creams. The cup was $7.50 which seemed a bit expensive until I saw the portion size, this was really about 4 scoops of ice cream. The ice cream is nice and smooth with a nice texture and mouthfeel. The banana foster ice cream was slightly sweet and had a mild banana flavor I did not taste the advertised burnt sugar swirl. The Caveman Chocolate was very good with a rich dark chocolate ice cream and a nice amount of chocolate truffles, although again I did not taste the thick fudge swirls. Toft's has some very good ice cream, the scoop shop lacks some of the charm of other ice cream places, not too surprising since it is part of the factory. The ice cream is a bit expensive, but the portions are big. Probably the most flavor choices I have seen at an ice cream place.

Best coffee/lattes in the area! Super friendly staff and great tasting coffee. They have pastries…read moreand ice cream as well. You must try this place. We will be back!

Coffee and Cream is the perfect place to get some excellent coffee or ice cream (or a mix of…read moreboth...Trust me!). The staff is super friendly and personable. The space is super cozy and has the perfect vacation/relaxation feel you'll love to come back to. There is also a gorgeous outdoor seating area! Elaina was especially helpful and friendly in picking new things she thought we'd like to try! We have loved being in Lakeside each summer for years and are reminded each summer how much we love Coffee and Cream. Take it from some Lakeside regulars, you won't want to miss visiting Coffee and Cream!!

Service was good and friendly but food needs Jesus to save it. The place was a cool lil spot for…read morewhat it is but maybe skip the chicken options.

Terrible service and terrible ice cream. The prices here are crazy and the ice cream and toppings…read moreare low quality cheap. I would not go here in the future.