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    Jon's Ice Cream Store and Restaurant

    4.0 (28 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Drive thru menu
    Jenni H.

    I have driven past this adorable little yellow ice cream shop more times than I can count but after a hot hike at the newly re-opened Kent Park-- I had to drive thru and get some cold sustenance. Due to the pandemic, the indoor seating area is closed. HOWEVER, you can drive through or order/eat outside. Pricing was on point. Menu was standard. But I think the chocolate shake may have been one of the best I've had? Come get a scoop of deliciousness and stay socially distanced this summer! Jon's is a forty-year Tiffin tradition worth trying.

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    7 months ago

    Great place for ice cream and hamburgers are awesome staff is friendly and kind It's very welcoming when you walk up to window

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    2 years ago

    The whippers are super good, and the service has always been excellent. The cooked food is hit or miss

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    2 years ago

    Shannon not only blends a mean malt but is also capable of reattaching loose car bumpers. Employee of the month! You rock!

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    8 years ago

    Great food! Fast and yummy! Kids love the garbage can sundaes! Never had any bad service!

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    9 years ago

    Very good food& ice cream is amazing Eskimos kisses is tasty. Employee's are friendly and helpful...

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    8 years ago

    Great food and ice cream. If you're in the area it's worth checking out Kent park while eating your ice cream.

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