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    The Monster Sundae, so good!
    Bonnie G.

    Charming little ice cream parlor that's been around for decades, packed with nostalgia. Make sure to get/request a glass sundae cup to eat your ice cream in and not just a red solo takeout cup, which so many people were eating out. Really ruins the allure! Other than that, the Monster sundae, full of Oreo cookies and cookies and cream ice cream and hot fudge, was delicious. Was I like omg I have to come back?! No, but it was still a great evening treat.

    Chocolate chip cookie dough milkshake
    Dana P.

    The atmosphere is top notch. They are celebrating their one hundred year anniversary and have plenty of items throughout the shop that are a walk in time. Everything is handmade and delicious. They even have a kid center to keep the kiddos entertained while you wait for your order. We love it here!

    Scoop of coffee ice cream at the counter
    Marissa W.

    Kalvon's is your classic ice cream parlor with the bar stools, booths, tile floors, and glass sundae bowls. They have a few spots out back but you will likely need to park on the street. The staff are attentive and make great recommendations. The flavor menu is sufficient to find something you like but is not as extensive as some ice cream chains. There are limited dairy free options. I tried the coffee ice cream and thought it was perfectly creamy and flavorful. The menu has a wide variety of sundaes so I may have to try one next time!

    Alan W.

    Klavon's is definitely one of my favorite ice cream parlors. The place has a good selection of ice cream to choose from. There is also plenty of seating. I had a ice cream sunday with coffee and chocolate ice cream and fudge and of coarse whip cream. The woman behind the counter was super friendly and very helpful. The customer service was outstanding. The ice cream is definitely one of my top two favorites in all of Pittsburgh. I highly recommend Klavon's for all your ice cream needs. It is definitely worth a trip don't miss out on a iconic Pittsburgh eatery.

    Ice cream!
    Krista Z.

    What is not to love about this place. It's preserved history alone makes this a must stop place that you want to bring your family too when you want an old fashion ice cream parlor experience. The do have a side lot that can hold about six cars if you don't want to park on the main drag of the strip. There was a nice crowd in there tonight when we got here .. college kids and families in from out of town. Walk up to the counter - or sit at the counter on stools and order up your treat Tonight we had sundaes! Tin roof - peanut butter and jelly and banana splits for everyone! All made in front of us by the nicest ice cream ladies in the biz! In the past we have also had the ice cream cakes ($30) ...a must for your next party - they are always a hit with my family and not many folks know they do them! Enjoy!

    Mallo Cup Sundae
    Doug C.

    Love this place! It's like stepping back in time! Excellent ice cream. I had the Mallow cup Sundae and it was the best chocolate ice cream I ever had. Excellent service as well!

    Banana split
    Neli R.

    This place is amazing! I had the banana split and it was sooo good! It is also cozy. The people who work there are also friendly.

    Katelynn G.

    Walking into Klavon's is like walking into a nostalgic dream. From the ice cream dishes to the candy-lined walls, Klavon's embraces the "vintage" ice cream parlor look. The ice cream sundaes and banana splits are to die for. My favorite sundae is the Cookie Doughlicious sundae; their cookie dough ice cream is filled with delicious cookie dough pieces that I feel most ice cream parlors lack. Don't let the "wee" size fool you... it's still huge! My only complaint is the steep prices. For two sundaes, my boyfriend and I ended up paying $14. It was worth every penny, but I personally feel that $7 for a sundae is a bit much.

    Klavon's Ice Cream! Cookies N' Cream, Cookie Dough, Double Chocolate and a Sundae!
    Rachel T.

    Klavon's has great ice cream and arguably the best pecan ball I've ever had! The cookies n' cream is my favorite. It is loaded with oreo pieces and has huge chunks all throughout the ice cream. Just a wee scoop is enough for me, since it is really 2 full scoops of ice cream! The "Large Pecan Balls" are made of: Vanilla Ice Cream rolled in buttery pecans, served with your choice of hot fudge, chocolate, or caramel topping and whipped cream. Get the hot fudge!They are buttery, toasty, and crunchy! Then add in hot fudge over the frozen ice cream! The best combination and textures! The reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is that the service is hit or miss. Often times the employees seem bothered when a customer comes in or they have to make their order. The service can also be very slow. We will keep coming back because the ice cream is amazing and the prices are right! They also have a few parking spots on the side of the building. Free street parking is available on that section of Penn Ave too! Stop by next time you are heading down to the Strip District!

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    Kia D.

    I love ice cream. Absolutely love it. Klavon's is a must especially for a sundae. No one makes a banana split anymore. And they used real ice cream, not soft serve. The whip cream is fresh!!! Not redi-whip. Perfect for dates Perfect for people age 2-200. Perfect alone

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Sundae & Super Sundae
    Spencer S.

    Apologies for the long post, but the backstory helps...I think... Came here on Thursday Jan 4th when Klavon's was celebrating 2020 with throwback pricing to 1920! My wife and I walked up at 7pm and the line about a block long. We were a little nervous about getting served before 8pm when the doors were supposedly closing, but decided to stick around anyway. It turns out our fears were justified as we were at the doorstep when 8pm rolled around but not able to get inside due to the crowds within. Gratefully the security guard stationed out front let about 10 more of us stay while turning away all the others. There were roughly 40-50 people sardined into the building ahead of us, but the line moved relatively quickly and by about 8:30 our orders were taken. We got the Super Sundae (with brownie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate fudge and candied pecans) and the Peanut Butter Sundae (with Reese's, chocolate ice cream and peanut butter sauce). Both tasted great, but the price of $0.10 for two sundaes was the best part of all! Would love to come back even with the 2020 prices.

    Brownie sundae
    meron R.

    Awesome turn back in time ice cream parlor. Complimentary popcorn while you wait for your ice cream. Totally nostalgic and if you are in the area get a sundae and enjoy that old time feeling in here.

    Turtle Sundae with peach ice cream (two scoops)
    Kristen E.

    Klavon's has been on my bucket list since we moved to Pittsburgh, and when they raised their minimum wage, I knew we finally had to go. We went on a Friday evening to have ice cream for dinner to celebrate a minor accomplishment. I tried using the wait in line feature on Yelp while we drove to the Strip, but I don't think it went through, which didn't turn out to be a problem. Although we snagged the last spot in the small parking lot, and there was nobody at the restaurant who appeared to be a hostess, it wasn't hard to get a booth or a table. The line was hopping though! Lots of folks coming in for ice cream in cheery red to-go containers. They no longer hand out laminated menus so that they don't have to clean them between customers, so we stood away from the counter and looked at the menu mounted on the wall. They have rigged up a large plexiglass screen between customers and workers to give a little safety from the virus, and the workers all wore masks. But most of the customers did not. We ordered sundaes to eat in. They came in adorable fluted glass containers. I got the turtle sundae with peach ice cream, while hubby got the strawberry cookie, both of which were delicious. Unfortunately, two scoops of ice cream in a container with such a narrow base meant that the ice cream on the bottom very quickly melted down the outside of the glass, but the ice cream on top was so hard that when I tried to use my spoon to take a bite, it just pushed out the caramel and chocolate sauce and then melted ice cream underneath. This made for a sticky volcanic mess on the table. Cannot recommend. Better to order your two-scoop (regular) sundae in a disposable to-go cup so that you can avoid the mess. Next time I'll just get a single scoop (wee size) if I want the vintage atmosphere of a reusable glass container. Plus, I checked in to get the wee sundae coupon to use in the fall/winter. Single use, one-gender-fits-all bathroom located outside the store on the sidewalk between the parking lot and the front. It has steps to get in and is not wheelchair accessible. Prices are reasonable and, surprisingly for an American establishment, the portions are not ridiculous. Will definitely come back to try other flavors and combinations. Last detail: we had a little laugh over the colorful mural on the wall by the little parking lot, in which an ice cream shop man blows sprinkles over cold sweet treats, because the little oblong shapes reminded us of bacilli. It's either a great or terrible illustration in the middle of a pandemic.

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    Service is excellent and all are very friendly. They are the best!! I would strongly recommend them. My grand kids love going there too.

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    Great ice cream poor service... no smiles, not communicative. Not really busy. This a common experience...

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