We showed up at Honey Bear Ice Cream inside Broad Street Market a risky 8 minutes before closing on…read morea summer Friday night, but the staff didn't bat an eye -- they happily scooped me up a cure for my ice cream craving (and earned major points for friendliness). The flavor lineup was stacked, but I finally committed to a baseball-sized scoop of Monday Morning ($6) -- brown sugar ice cream swirled with cinnamon and studded with coffee cake chunks. And it was phenomenal. Sweet but balanced, creamy as a dream, with those coffee cake bites adding just the right texture. Imagine drinking the leftover milk from a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch -- but better. Whoever invented this deserves a medal. And here's the twist: I later realized I had just inhaled a treat that was dairy free, gluten free, peanut free, soy free, and vegan. My mind was blown. I don't know what kind of ice cream sorcery Honey Bear is working with, but I do know this: it works. And they should never stop.

Sometimes you don't know you need something in your life until you accidentally stumble across it…read more That was Honeybear Ice Cream. I wasn't looking for ice cream when my wife and I attended a concert at Riverfront Park in Harrisburg. But as we were walking towards the stage I saw the Honeybear Ice Cream food truck and was intrigued. Ho hum let's take a gander at that menu.... IT'S ALL VEGAN?! Ok, you got me, let's do this! Honeybear has an entirely vegan ice cream menu. These aren't your basic flavors. They've got fruit flavors, traditional ones and coffee. They've got mix ins. They've got root beer and coffee floats. They've got brownies and cookies. You getting my drift? This is inspired ice cream here. Honeybear has a menu of different ice cream combos. They also had a list of favorites from the people working. I went with the recommendation posted by Macy. It was coffee ice cream (which uses Harrisburg's own, Little Amps as the coffee), graham cracker mix in and chocolate shell on top. It is then topped with a cherry (a real one with a seed, no maraschino ones here). Incredible combo, incredible ice cream. Price wise Honeybear is consistent with other local vegan ice cream shops I've visited in Baltimore, Tampa and Denver.

Son's is where dieters go to jump off the wagon and set it on fire. This place is dangerously good…read more-- a full-blown temptation zone where even the strongest wills crumble at the sight of their overflowing cones and decadent sundaes. The menu feels endless, with tons of flavors, creative specials, and even some lactose-free options for those with an intolerance who want to indulge without consequences. Beyond the ice cream, there's a convenient hose/water station on the side of the building-- perfect for rinsing off sticky hands after you've inevitably gone all-in. Parking is plentiful, and the drive-thru actually moves, which is a minor miracle for an ice cream spot this popular. If you're anywhere near Lancaster, do yourself a favor and give this place a try. Son's is worth every delicious, dangerous calorie!

Great place for ice cream in the summer! Large menu with so many flavors of soft serve and hand…read moredipped ice cream. They have a lot of toppings to pick from and a menu of sundaes and, shakes and blizzards. The scoops are large for the hand dipped. Also great for Italian ice! Not a lot of seating and only outside.

If you're in the Lebanon area and need a quick, easy outing with kids, this spot is such a gem…read moreespecially on a beautiful day. We found it just a 7-minute drive from the Lebanon Expo Center, and it ended up being the perfect last-minute plan. There's no cost to see the animals, which is a huge win, and my kids could've stayed there forever just interacting and watching them. There's also a playground on-site, which made it easy to extend our visit. A little market inside with local goods.The ice cream is so good definitely worth getting. We ended up staying about 2 hours, but I'd say most families stay closer to 30 minutes to an hour. There's a nice flow of people coming and going, so it never felt overcrowded. Things to Know Before You Go... *Parking can get a little busy, especially with park traffic *You can park on the grass if needed *There's a drive-through, so just be mindful of cars moving through while walking around This is such a great free to low-cost option if you want something simple, fun, and kid-friendly without overplanning. It's one of those places you can pop into and still feel like you made a full outing out of your day. I also want to include that this is a family owned farm.

We love patches! If you have kids this place is a dream as a parent. Feed the animals, enjoy the…read moreopen space for kids to run around, they have a nice size playground. The service is fantastic. Every single employee wished us a Happy Easter, was smiling and very helpful with suggestions! The ice cream here is incredible! Homemade for sure. We got a white chocolate raspberry cheesecake cone and a chocolate marshmallow milkshake. Now get this! You can use their homemade chocolate milk in their milkshakes! This really does take the milkshakes over the top. Check out patches! Definitely a hidden gem in Lebanon!

Urban churn is a very good ice cream with very unique flavors. You can't stop eating it once you…read morestart.

I think the fact you are able to sample flavors is a very uncommon thing and a thing that makes…read morethis business stand out, along with their unique flavors and very good marketing, this is a good place to get ice cream. Even if you get a standard flavor it is very good and is superior to big chains.

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!

Poor service, watched them make fun of a customer. Soft serve was watery and flavorless. Will not…read morebe coming back.

Amazing place I just happened to find by chance. I ended up having the best ice cream! They make…read moretheir own ice cream! The strawberry cheesecake ice cream was excellent! Service was good, too. There's a cute farm and swings and games for children. There's a supermarket and restaurant next door.

Wonderful ice cream shop & children's farm inspired play ground adjacent. Tons of different flavors…read moreof ice and ice cream. Tons of fun for the kids and a nice break for the adults while they run around. $3 for a scoop with a topping! Are you kidding me? Milkhouse in! 5 stars & scoops!

My go-to for apple dumplings. I've made a goal of sampling them in as many places as I can and…read moreSycamore's are the best--not even close! They are hefty, they are buttery, they will make you need a nap. Perfection.

After a long day of travel and work, we drove around looking for a farmer's market to indulge our…read moresweet tooth for summer fruits. We followed a couple signs and a hunch to take us to Sycamoe Spring Orchard, but it had been closed for almost an hour by 6PM-- but alas! The kind business owner cracked the door and asked if we could come back the next day (we couldn't, had to travel on), so he opened the doors for us and turned on the lights. While we were visiting in mid-July, the store featured locally grown fruit (peaches, apricots, plums, blueberries, cherries) and vegetables (green beans, corn). There were also jams, apple butter, marinades and salsas that the store owner told us him, his sister-in-law, and his sister made and sold. There were also homemade pies that his sister-in-law had baked from the fresh fruit. In fact, he gave us a small (individual serving) peach pie from the first peaches of the season as a thank-you for stopping in and taking so much interest in his store. Would highly recommend and visit again!!

We stopped here because they were on the South Central PA Ice Cream Trail. We tried Raspberry,…read moreBlueberry & Teaberry, and Pretzel Caramel & Kit-Kat. The exterior and interior is super cute and homey. The ice cream tasted creamy and so flavorful. If we lived closer we would be here everyday.

Came for the Southcentral PA icecream trail! Super cute place! Very friendly service!! Loved our…read moreicecream-we had teaberry, York peppermint, pretzel caramel and chocolate peanut butter. They've got a great little business here.