I have lived within 30 miles of Leo's Homemade Ice Cream for the majority of my life... and somehow…read morenever knew it existed. Which, honestly, feels like a personal failure at this point. When my Friday night post-dinner dessert plans fell apart, Leo's popped up as a backup option -- and what a plot twist that turned out to be. We arrived around 7:15pm on what was easily the nicest Friday evening of the year so far, and the place was PACKED. Line out the door, people everywhere, full-on "this must be good" energy. But here's the impressive part -- the line moved FAST. Before I knew it, I was inside trying to make one of life's hardest decisions: choosing a flavor. Leo's offers a huge variety of homemade ice cream flavors, and you can tell they take pride in having something for everyone. From classic favorites to more creative options -- and even a sugar-free vanilla option -- there's a ton to choose from. I genuinely stood there for a minute just taking it all in. I ultimately went with a kid's dish of S'mores, and WOW...this was easily one of the best S'mores ice creams I've ever had. Super creamy, perfectly balanced, and packed with flavor. The graham cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow all showed up exactly how they should -- no one ingredient overpowering the others. Just smooth, nostalgic, campfire-in-a-bowl perfection. Also, can we talk about value for a second? $3.50 for a kid's dish? In this economy?! Absolutely worth it. One of the biggest surprises, though, was the space itself. There's plenty of on-site parking, and out back is a huge picnic area with tables, chairs, and even a covered patio. It's the kind of setup that makes you want to linger -- not just grab ice cream and go. Total summer evening vibes. And I have to give a quick shoutout to something I deeply appreciate: their hours. Leo keeps it simple -- open every day from 12pm to 9pm. No guessing, no seasonal "are they open today?" confusion, no wonky schedule to keep track of. Just consistent, reliable ice cream access, which I respect immensely. Now that I know Leo's exists, it's officially in my regular rotation. I already have a mental list of flavors I need to go back and try (including that sugar-free vanilla, because now I'm curious), and I can absolutely see myself spending warm evenings out back enjoying more of Leo's frozen goodness. Better late than never, I guess -- but wow, have I been missing out.

The perspective of an out-of-towner: Leo's ice cream shop is clean, well maintained, and big enough…read moreto accommodate a baseball team or church youth group. They offer lots of great Leo's merch for sale, like sweatshirts and t-shirts. The only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is because the ice cream itself didn't strike us as any better than, say, Five Guys or Dairy Cream. It's not bad, and in a pinch can satisfy a craving, but it didn't stand out to us as exceptional.

The heat of the day melted my winter brain, promenaded me by my spring slumber and slipped me…read morestraight into summer mode. The signal of sweat ignited the inner petition for a sweet treat - particularly one of a frozen delight. I surveyed the Carlisle and Harrisburg market for local legends, amidst the mass never-ending chains, and I landed on Masseys which from the outside appeared to have the right to call itself a landmark. Wait... LB... what are you doing in... don't worry about it. Labors. Completing my labors. The old school vibe and the trixie tang of Chanel No.5 cream told me most of what I needed to know. This was gonna slap, snap, snip, snop, stomp, twist and tuck. And if it didn't - I'd fall to my knees right in that parking lot. I'd be forced to bow down onto my knees and beg to the Gods for strength as Heracles once did during his own labors. For my penance, as those before me, I'd continue across a distance on said knees to showcase my humility and my humbleness like nobody else is capable of. Lucky for me - I popped open the door and was welcomed with delightful attitude. Everyone in the vicinity was happy. Not one mildly content face, nobody sad. All happy people eating happy ice cream. GREAT SIGN. And listen. If ya know the playa, ya know the game. Custard is superior. If custard is available... I'm crushing some custard baby. Book it, bake it and shake it baby. Yea shake that thing. I'm gonna take that thing. So yes. I peeped that menu for a split pea of a second and I jumped on the train. Up the coast and through the valleys. I end a top the Arctic Mount. Swiveled, churned and concreted. Atop the mountain I laid out a yell, a yell so grand it shook the shoulders of Atlas who did his best to maintain the weight of the world I run on his shoulders. Now... we ain't talking about ice cream. We talking bout Custard. We are talking about custard. THIS... THIS is custard. This is maybe dictionary custard. This is thicker than Aunt Jemima (RIP). This is thicker than a bowl of oatmeal. Thiccc will triple Cs. Dense... dowry worthy in its declaration of density, dominance and delivery. My hotel was nearby, but because of its stature I had no worry of waiting to eat it until I arrived back. Zero drip and almost no melt. Vanilla custard, M&Ms and brownie bits. The brownies were some of the best mixed-in brownies I've ever had. A weaker man wouldn't have finished this concoction. But I'm 16, 17, 20 something % body fat and I run on the saturated fat of this cream. Eggy, creamy, sweet, filling... really hit the shpotttt. Satisfied and stomichfied - My lackluster excuse for abdominals stiffened and became more defined as happiness is the true path towards washboard abs. Massey's, an underrated Yelp gem. If you don't have access to quality custard this will blow your mind. As a custardy cutie myself this didn't absolutely trample my temple - she ain't the best I ever had, nor in that convo - but she was well worth my time and more than worth the dime. I'll never be back in Pennsylvania as I've now concurred all the communities, courts, towns and cities. Every single area. Seen. Labors Done. Whatever... enough about me and my glory. Cheers to Masseys. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to the Mount of your Arctic. A 5 outta 5.

It's a tradition to go to Massey's Frozen Custard every time we visit Carlisle. It seems like…read morethere's always someone new working in there, but we had a great person helping us out. The shop is really needing a good paint job and cleaning at the order window, but it's still looks frozen in time like the 40's. We always order the Raspberry Custard, but the other custard flavors aren't as flavorful as they use to be.

Every once in a while, social media serves you something so ridiculous that there's only one…read morereasonable response. "Yep. I'm doing that." So when Destiny Dairy Bar showed up on my feed talking about "come snuggle piglets for $25!" there was no internal debate. No hesitation. No weighing the pros and cons. I immediately booked a Piglet Snuggle Session. Honestly...I don't think I've ever typed my credit card number faster. Booking online was incredibly easy, and from the moment I reserved my spot, Destiny Dairy Bar knocked the customer service out of the park. They sent multiple emails leading up to my appointment explaining exactly what to expect, reminding me about my reservation and providing the required waiver ahead of time so there weren't any surprises when I arrived. Five stars before I even touched a pig! I arrived about 15 minutes early and checked in at the farm store. The staff couldn't have been friendlier. They encouraged me to wander around the property until my session started, which turned out to be a great suggestion. There were goats. Cows. Adult pigs. A donkey named Pamela. And plenty of opportunities to wander around smiling at animals living their best lives. When it was time for my session, everything started right on schedule. My farm guide explained how to safely hold the piglets and then basically said..."Have fun!" Don't mind if I do! The best part? I wasn't rushed at all! I had the opportunity to hold any of the piglets I wanted but settled in with the tiniest little guy of the bunch. Three and a half pounds. Curled up in my arms. Completely asleep. For most of the twenty-minute session. I don't know if he chose me...or if I chose him...but we were best friends by the end. The staff member even offered to take photos for me, which I appreciated so much since I was visiting on my own. Instead of trying to awkwardly balance a piglet while taking selfies, I was able to simply enjoy the experience and leave with wonderful memories! PRO TIP: Arrive a little early so you have time to explore the rest of the property. The piglets may be the headline attraction, but they're definitely not the only adorable residents you'll meet. At $25 per group (up to four people), I honestly think this is one of the best values for a unique experience you'll find anywhere. Whether you're bringing kids, your partner or just embracing your inner animal lover like I did, it's twenty minutes of pure joy! Now...I do have one confession. After I got home...I may or may not have Googled plans for building a piglet house. I'm not saying I'm getting a pet pig. I'm just saying...the research has begun. Until then, I'll happily keep coming back to Destiny Dairy Bar whenever I need a piglet fix!

Destiny Dairy Bar may be Heaven on earth. On a working farm, there a tiny dairy shop that sells ice…read morecream made from the milk of the farm's cows. They also sell chocolate milk and other snacks. It's here you can buy a plate of veggies to feed the baby pigs, goats, and cows in the greenhouse behind the dairy hut. It's such a fun experience!

Came here for the first time with some family. Hubby and I ordered two scoops- lemon meringue pie…read moreand mango sticky rice. Total came out to approximately $6, which included a military discount of 15%. What's Hot - Menu. Pretty great variety! This is the first time I've come across mango sticky rice. They had the standard flavors of chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, etc... but they also had unique flavors, like lemon meringue pie and lychee martini. I also saw pints of jalapeño margarita in their cold freezer with pre-prepared. - Quality. Delish! Their mango sticky rice actually has little bits of sweet sticky rice, which added a nice subtle texture. Their lemon meringue pie had a nice lemon flavor that was slightly tart, but still sweet, and Graham cracker crust swirled in. - Service. You can ask for free samples. - Cost. You pay per scoop and whether you order a cone. I don't remember the cost per scoop, but based on what we ordered, to include the quality and portions of the scoops, I would say it's good value for money. What's Not - Location. It's at the end of a fairly large plaza, so it's easy to miss, depending on where you are in the plaza. - Seating. There are a few tables and chairs. There's also a short counter with a few high chairs. I'm sure there are days that are crowded that make it difficult to find seating, so be prepared for the day and time you go. Final answer Would like to return again.

They have lots of ice cream flavors and milk shakes. They also offer a few hot drinks like Cocoa…read moreand Chai latte. The service was friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is so cute and very well kept. Not a single table too was dirty. I would suggest this to people looking for good, hand dipped ice cream.

I have to say - the first reaction I had to Bruster's was "wow this is pricey" BUT. The quality is…read moretruly on par with the price. The ice cream is made on site daily and it really shows - it's delicious and you actually get a large amount of ice cream in each sundae, shake, and scoop. You can also get custom ice cream cakes made here! I'd be remiss if I didn't mention this Bruster's also has a Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs built in, and they are absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the chili cheese dog. The prices are very reasonable (where else can you get a large lemonade for $2.00 these days?) The staff was friendly and the location was clean and well maintained. There is plenty of outdoor seating and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Highly recommend!

I love going to brusters for their New York cheesecake, it is my all time favorite. They are always…read morefriendly.

Tasty, fresh, and consistently prepared with care. I've never had any issues with my orders, and…read morethe employees are always friendly, professional, and appropriately dressed. Great service every time!

I used to come here frequently but their açaí is inconsistent. Lately it's been so icy and just not…read moregood. The açaí bowl competitor in the area is much smoother and never chunks of ice.

Glorious, unassuming, refreshing frozen custard off the highway. I'm so glad we stopped here while…read moreour car was charging nearby. Really nice service too! Beware the small is really large!

Service was good but I got ripped off. I got a medium sundae and half the cup is whipped cream…read more Barely any actual frozen custard. Flavor is good but I didn't get what I paid for. I got the amount of custard a small size would get but I paid for a medium!

7/9/26 Great downtown location, but gelati was not good. I decided to get peach flavor for Italian…read moreice w/vanilla custard. Peach was watered down & practically flavorless. It was also had icy chunks instead of a smooth consistency. Maybe their mixer wasn't working properly, but staff should be familiar with it. I should've gone back to the counter & asked for another flavor, but it was raining & I didn't feel like getting back out of the car. Frozen vanilla custard was okay. Disappointing.

The yummiest, sweetest treats in Carlisle! Friendly people, always something tasty. This location…read moreseems to have chocolate and strawberry ice more frequently than other locations - yay!

I've got to hand it to Double Vision Acres -- they know how to make farm life fun. Their Facebook…read morepage says, "I'm Megan! I am a young farmer in Carlisle, PA. We specialize in providing local meat, eggs, and agritourism." And honestly, Megan's doing a phenomenal job bringing the community together around agriculture. I first stopped by Double Vision Acres over the summer just to check it out and was impressed with their farm store and selection of butchered meats. But when I saw they were hosting an event called Flannel Fest, I knew I had to make a return trip. I mean... free parking, free admission, free live music, and free petting zoo access if you wore flannel? Challenge accepted. I got there around 1:30 p.m. and found plenty of parking in the field just a short walk from all the action. The parking attendant was super helpful and friendly -- always a good sign. The place was hopping, with families, couples, and plenty of folks in flannel soaking up a perfect sunshiney fall day. Cody Ross Smith was performing live, the music was great, and the overall vibe was exactly what you want from a fall festival -- laid-back, cheerful, and full of small-town charm. Fire pits were burning, hay bales had been turned into makeshift couches, and kids were running around between the petting zoo and the play areas, having a fantastic day! The farm store was open too, selling baked goods, meats, and handmade soaps and lotions. It was the kind of afternoon that makes you wish fall could stick around forever. Huge kudos to Double Vision Acres for not just running a farm, but building a sense of community around it. Well-organized, family-friendly, and totally worth the drive. If you're looking for a place that serves up wholesome small-town fun with a side of s'mores and livestock -- this is it. I came for the flannel, stayed for the vibes, and left smelling faintly of hay and happiness.

What a great small local business I really enjoyed talking to the owners they are very friendly, I…read morealso love the farm so many different animals to see. They have a wide range of local meats, milk, paintings, crafts, breads , and honey just a small list of things to mention, a place you just have to check out!!