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    Eric's Ice Cream Factory

    4.4 (27 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Storefront for Eric's Northtowne
    Mark K.

    This is quite a nice spot in Defiance to get a good ice cream creation. Located in front of the Northtowne Shopping area just off US 24 on Clinton St., it is easy to find. The facility is clean and relatively spacious and the service is rather good. They offer some interesting ice cream flavors such as Lemondrop Cheesecake and Raspberry Brownie Chip. Unfortunately, they don't have any NSA options. They also offer a few small bite items. We tried the shredded beef sandwich, fried pickles, fried mac and cheese and a chili dog. Of course, ice cream is a must finisher for any visit here. If you are passing through the area and want a treat, this is a very good choice.

    Ice cream 2 scope

    This place was awesome. The service was great and everyone was kind and helpful. The ice cream was inexpensive but loaded with flavor. 2 huge scopes for $5. It had great flavors that made me wanting more samples! What a great place!!

    Fred M.

    Not only is their ice cream AWESOME, but they have good, cheap sandwiches, and great coffee. The lady who makes their ice cream definitely knows what she's about. She told me that she's positive they're the only ones making their ice cream with 15% butterfat around. Unhealthy? Yep. Delicious? Oh yeah.

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    Andy R.

    Excellent! A must stop if you like ice cream, floats, milkshakes, etc... A big selection of custom waffle cones and bowls in the display case. Large portions so we felt it was a good value for the money. Eric's shares a building with a bank, and has an outdoor seating area on the side of the building. The staff was very friendly, and 80s music playing!

    A single scoop of Happy Happy Joy Joy (Almond Joy)!
    Lesley S.

    Eric's is always a favorite stop on the drive from Indiana to Ohio while traveling on US-24. If you're looking for some great ice cream it's right off the highway and worth the stop. Their ice cream is creamy and packed with great flavor. While they always have traditional flavors they also offer a variety of fun flavors like Caramel Brownie, Kit Kat, and Happy Happy Joy Joy (a few of my favorites!) I have yet to find an ice cream at Eric's that I didn't love!

    Victoria K.

    Buck eye is the bomb! 1 scoop $3.20 outside seating, can taste anything you would like. Good customer service. I'll be back for more buckeye!

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    Nice, spacious location with plenty of parking. Staff person was friendly and very helpful. Ice cream was good with lots of choices.

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    Got the cookie monster ice cream and the irresistible cookie dough in a waffle bowl with Reese pieces. Wow was it good!

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    Eric's Ice Cream Factory

    Eric's Ice Cream Factory

    4.0
    (5 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Do NOT drive by this dentist office looking building! The drive through was very convenient coming…read moreback from seeing the total solar eclipse down at Grand Lake St Mary's OH State Park. What a nice reward we got here at Eric's for going far out of the way to avoid the traffic on US23! I got 2 scoops of this homemade goodness in a cup: carrot cake (needs more carrot cake in it but still faithful to its namesake, with the carrot cake bits in a cream cheese flavored scoop) and Samoa, which was outstanding and tasted just like the beloved Girl Scout cookie. Other half got a vanilla/chocolate soft serve twist and he says flavor and texture were just fine. Doggies each a little bit of soft serve vanilla in a cup, which always elicit rave reviews and sleepy eclipse dogs for the ride home!

    I'm giving this two stars because the soft serve was great! Service lacked immensely. The girls…read morewere more interested in their conversation talking about the guy in drive thru than helping us and answering questions. Then acted like we were bothering them when we asked about actual ice cream flavors. Didn't know what was in two of the ones we asked about. Menu is hard to read. No visible list of flavors, it's on the sliding window in very small print and is in code names, supposed to be funny names which would be ok if you could see what it was or five a description. I've been in the car for two days and it has been hot. All we wanted was a cold ice cream cone on the way back to the room after dinner. We were told this was the place to go. After the disinterest in the two girls guessing what was in flavors, then one ran to the back screaming loudly about something...a text maybe....the other one got us our soft serve. Figured we couldn't go wrong there and we were right. It was good. And servings were large. Few more people came and got the same treatment. Poor giant preggo lady got a chili dog while we were eating our cones and waited forever for it. We all felt awful for her. I'd have like to try the ice cream bit we probably won't be back. This may be ok for small town people who know everyone's but for an outsider, go to DQ down the street. You'll at least know what you're getting.

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    $9, 2 scoop sundae
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    Kissner's

    3.6
    (48 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Kissner's is a true Defiance staple--the oldest tavern in Ohio still owned by one family--and it…read moreshows in the warmth, consistency, and quality they've delivered for 95 years. Whether you're stopping in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or late-night munchies, the full-service menu genuinely has something for everyone, from classic omelets to more adventurous options like pork brain. The ambience is part of the charm--it still has that same old flair, giving the space a nostalgic, welcoming feel that reflects its long history without feeling dated. I especially loved the little touches, like the coat and purse holders on the wall--if you blink, you might miss them (they were hidden under garland, lol). I had the Sizzling Boys Steak Hoagie with light onions and mushrooms, plus a side of Cheddar Cheese Curds--all excellent. Halfway through my meal, I couldn't resist stealing my partner's bacon and adding it to my hoagie... OMG, it took the flavor to the next level. Highly recommend that upgrade. Jake went with two French toasts, eggs, bacon, and waffle fries (subbed for home fries) and was just as impressed. The food was delicious across the board, and our waiter--whose name I unfortunately don't remember--was amazing and incredibly attentive. Great service, great food, and a timeless atmosphere--Kissner's absolutely lives up to its reputation.

    Passing through. Absolutely best food decision make. Just go and enjoy. beautiful Main Streetread more

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    Added bacon to my sizzling boys hoagie -- remaining cheddar cheese curds
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