Kristy's Whistle Stop is a time machine with sprinkles on top. The last time I was here? Well...let's just say it was before AOL, dial-up modems, and ICQ chat rooms. Before "the internet" was even a thing for regular folks. Basically, I hadn't been back since dinosaurs roamed the earth (aka 30-ish years ago). And honestly? Not much has changed--and that's exactly what makes it perfect. Picture this: 50's-style décor, a pavilion full of those old-school round concrete tables, and a line of ice cream lovers spilling out the door and halfway into the parking lot. I showed up on the Friday of Labor Day weekend and sure enough--limited parking, crowds everywhere, and people walking around holding ice cream creations so glorious they could've been centerpieces at a wedding. After standing in line (and mentally preparing for glory), I found my holy grail: The Stinson Special. Peanut butter ice cream loaded with Reese's Puffs, Reese's Pieces, peanut butter cups, and a peanut butter swirl. Basically, peanut butter on peanut butter on PEANUT BUTTER. No way was I risking this masterpiece in a cone--two scoops in a bowl, please and thank you. A few minutes later, I heard the call: "STINSON SPECIAL--TWO SCOOPS!" That was my moment. I grabbed my prize, slid into a concrete table under the pavilion, and...oh. my. goodness. It was orgasmic. Every single bite was a peanut butter explosion with different textures and crunches--smooth, swirly, chocolatey, crunchy perfection. Halfway through I had to take an intermission to gather strength before diving back in. Worth every bite. Next time, I'm hunting down the pulled pork sandwich I haven't had since the 90s--if it's even half as good as I remember, I'll be in foodie heaven all over again. Pro tips: - Get there early. - Expect a line (and enjoy the people-watching). - Have a game plan for where you're eating, because the inside is way too crowded for a proper foodgasm. Kristy's Whistle Stop is still doing its thing after all these years...and its thing is absolutely worth the trip. read more

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Was very busy and hard to find parking, first time here and got the pumpkin whirlwind, it was like 50% cheesecake/ graham cracker crumbs and 50% ice cream, it was not blended up well at all so there was a big pocket of dry graham cracker towards the bottom. Personally I would like more ice cream than cheesecake and graham cracker. Also got fried pickles and fries, the fried pickles were good. The fries had no salt on them so they're bland, have to add salt yourself. Service was good, even though it was busy the ice cream and food came out quick. read more

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Service was phenomenal. The menu selection is crazy. This is definitely the spot to come for your ice cream fix. Whether you're looking for a classic soft serve, or a cinnamon roll sundae, you'll surely find it here. I forgot to take pictures of our sundaes because we got lunch first, but they were delicious. Lunch was great. I ordered a chili cheese dog with onions (forgot the name of it on the menu) and I let the cashier know I didn't eat pork. The server that brought it out to me double checked the chili and let me know it did in fact, have pork. So unfortunately I had to choose something else but the second option came so fast and I appreciated them doing the extra work to make sure they didn't serve me something I don't eat. read more

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Kristy's Whistle Stop is a long time favorite place for our family. We starting coming here in the late 1990's. Although I live in NJ, I have family who live nearby. This place has about the best soft serve around. Their vanilla and their raspberry soft serve are a real treat. On father's day weekend we took my dad there for dessert. The three of us all enjoyed medium sized cups/cones. The portions were HUGE compared to other custard stands we've visited. The service was friendly and fast. It's a great place to take your family for a cool summer treat. read more

A fun, retro eatery! Stopped by for burgers and ice cream and they delivered. Fortunately for us, there was sufficient parking. Although I can see where it might be difficult during prime time and in the summer. We stopped by in April when there was a chill in the air. Lots of places to sit outside. But because of the cold, ate inside which is a little cramped. Nevertheless, clearly this is a well loved place with lots of ties to the community. Grabbed the menu from the counter and quickly decided what we wanted. Hubby decided on a hot dog and I had the cheeseburger. Fries are extra unless you order the burger as a 'platter'. Clearly the fries are hand cut and my hubby enjoyed them immensely. Wish the ketchup packets were Heinz, but they were Hunts. Hamburger was Ok, but again I wish I had Heinz. Hubby's hot dog was Huge! And he devoured it with pleasure. We shared a taco ice cream which was yummy. Looked around and people had huge soft ice cream cones in hand. Definitely over generous with the ice cream. Took home some whoopie pies and they were yummy the next day Note that the bathroom is outside and Unisex. Enough said. Overall, a really nice place for a burger and ice cream with friends. Stop on by! read more

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Went here for the first time tonight with my partner who has been there many times. The peanut butter sundae we had was awesome. Service was fast and friendly. Will definitely go back to try their sandwiches and platters after seeing some of them being them delivered to customers. If you are in the mood for ice cream I would stop here if you are in the area. Keep up the good work!! read more

Kristy's Whistle Stop is the best ice cream location in Cumberland County. I had a burger and fries before the ice cream, and that was also really good. The fresh cut fries are great. read more

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I love the ice cream!!! We have been going here for years, and have NEVER been let down!!! Everything is huge!!!!! The service is absolutely INCREDIBLE, and they have indoor and outdoor seating!!! Big parking lot, too! It looks old timey inside. Definite 5 Star place!!!! read more

Love the soft serve and the fresh cut frys. Everything we try is great. Would highly recommend best ice cream in Harrisburg area.

Fun family place. Food and ice cream are available. Some indoor seating is available but mainly outside under a patio. Service was good as well. read more

I was turned on to the thought of this place by a coworker who took her children. She was talking about a baklava sundae... sounds good right. Well I tried to get my employees to join me but they were all busy. And with me I don't need a crowd so today after church and a BJ'S run I ran to Kristy's Whistle Stop. HHHHHHH I don't know how in the world I am going to keep the 40 lbs that I lost the heck off... So I got the s'mores sundae and the young man asked what size? My mind said you didn't hear that... What size is he kidding... They actually have small medium and large.... OMG that is CRA CRAY! So the small is all I could muster and that was a lot!!! The good thing for me is that I don't like peanut butter so I will not have to eat about half of the menu. read more

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My family really enjoyed the ice cream at this place. The cost was reasonable and the portion was a nice size. My family said it's the best ice cream they had in a while. The service was okay. The ambiance is congested. The parking situation was quite confusing. Additionally, Yelp said they have frozen yogurt and they didn't sell frozen yogurt. Major let down for some who can't have regular ice cream. What I can say is the butter pecan was amazing from what I was told. read more

Visited with my wife and saw a friend there, all first timers. Won't be back. Ice cream not good. Service not good. Friend had a horribe hot dog, looked like it had been rotating at a gas station for a week. Restroom not clean. How do you mess up hot dogs and ice cream? read more

Great selection of ice cream and items of the flattop. Burgers, bbq, fries, rings, it's all good. Numerous flavors of soft and hand-dipped ice cream and sundaes. read more

We have driven by Kristy's Whistle stop for many, many years and are always glad to see it open for the season. We stop every chance we get and enjoy a some good homemade food and fresh cut fries. We have always had very good food and great ice cream and this stop was the same as always. The staff is always nice and friendly and the food is always good. Stop and enjoy a great meal. read more

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Enjoyed the experience and ambiance. This was size medium. Advise to get a smaller size. Bought a cute children's book written by a woman local to central PA read more

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Great soft serve! Better quick lunch or dinner. Suggest the BIG PORK BAR-B-Q and FRIES. The Best!!!!

We love Kristy's Whistle Stop. We celebrate spring and summer holidays by treating ourselves to her sundaes. My husband loves the Fat Mamas and I love the baklava sundae. Sometimes we split a petunia pig or porky pig. The ambiance is a friendly and fun summer drive in kind of vibe. The service is always great. I joke with my husband and Kristy that she's the only other woman I worry about because he loves her sundaes so much. Would highly recommend for a summer treat. Beware the large sizes though--request a lid if you go big! read more

This is a cute little roadside shop. The interior has a 1950's soda shop feel, but it is small. There are maybe 5 tables inside, a few benches and picnic tables along the outside, and a covered pavilion in the back. We sat in the pavilion and my toddler loved the multi-colored twinkling star lights draped around the roofline. There is also very cute landscaping in the back with ice cream cone lights and tiny mushroom lights. This visit, I got a mushroom swiss burger and a small order of fries. The burger was very good. It was cooked well-done, which I never normally get when offered a choice, but it was still pretty juicy. The fries were very nicely crispy but needed a good bit of salting. The small was more than enough fries for my mom, my toddler, and I to share. My son got an Oreo sundae and loved it. I got a sundae called Fat Mama that was vanilla soft serve, peanut butter sauce, hot fudge, peanut butter cups, whipped cream and a cherry----fantastic! We both got a small and the portions were super generous. Neither my son nor I could finish our serving. They have so many varieties of ice cream and many sundaes to choose from. You can also make your own creation. We are always happy with the service here. After ordering, we walked out with our sundaes and they brought our other food out to our table when it was ready. Highly recommend! read more

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I stopped in here to support the East Penns boro fire police fundraiser and it was also National Hot Dog Day so I ordered the Donna dog with chili cheese and onion the dog was very delicious but I also couldn't just leave with out ice cream so I got the soft serve twist yummy. This place gets packed but the employees do a great job! read more

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I drive an hour and a half at least twice during the season for this ice cream. Best. Ice cream. ever. (Especially the peanut butter! ) Yummmm! read more

The aesthetics of a building are not that great, and at first, you are scared to enter. The entrance is cluttered and not inviting. However, the ice cream is fantastic. I am a massive fan of their soft-serve black raspberry. The service is excellent. They just need to organize the space a bit. read more

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Their ice cream is phenomenal (hand scooped and soft serve). We also tried a burger and it was really good too. The prices are great and trust me when I say to order a size or two down from what you think you can handle. I can usually eat a large soft serve cone but I'm getting a kid size next time! It is so much ice cream!! read more

Honestly some of the worst ice cream I've ever had in my entire life.... I ordered the raspberry milkshake and it came out with zero flavor, zero smell, and the color was comparable to 30 year old stucco. Save yourself some time and money and just head to Rita's! read more

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This is one of the best ice cream shops in the Harrisburg area! They have some pretty unique sundaes and their version of a blizzard is great as well. Plenty of seating outside at picnic tables but very few inside. Expect a line but they are pretty quick and sometimes the employees will come outside while you are in line to take your order. read more

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Since moving to the area a few yrs back, have passed this nostalgic stop. Finally driving through again, I remembered to try it out. The place is like a step back in time at an old road side food stand. The staff was fast and efficient, and a basic politeness. Our order of a medium hot fudge sundae and medium soft serve cone was by far a mistake for someone who's never visited. They both were more like extra larger! Wow! For me however, I'm a snob when it comes to desserts and sweets. This didn't taste like the rich soft custard ice cream. It seemed to be more of a basic tasting treat. Too much to finish it too. They did get busy while we ate. The place serves various fast food items too ( which we didn't try), like hamburgers, fries, shakes, etc. I'd suggest to anyone to give it a try if in the area. Kudos to this mom n pop business! May they do well for many years to come. read more

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Really great service, served us after they closed, wide flavor variety, large portions, fun environment

This is the place to take your family and friends. They have one of the best selections around town. And the portions are HUGE. Don't be discouraged by the line that is usually out the door and in to the parking lot. The staff keep it moving. read more

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This is seriously the best local ice cream shop around! It's open from about April to September/October. There is a pretty decent size parking lot. However, when it's busy which is a lot of parking can be tough!! It is pet friendly outside, not in! They also give your furry friend a pup cup if you ask :) They have amazing food, which I highly recommend getting as a nice start before your sweet treat. They are known for their pulled pork, and it does not disappoint! Another great contender is the Texas Tommy on a pretzel hotdog bun with hog dog, bacon, and nacho cheese!! They normally have whoopie pies for purchase as well. That was amazing !!! They serve hershey ice cream HOWEVER, the serve is homemade and new this year is hard served homemade ice cream, best flavor I've had so far is chocolate caramel browine. BEWARE, the portions are huge, but the ice cream is so good you won't care. Did I mention the owner is also the sweetest person, and the service is always amazing and everyone is friendly. Recommend order: medium blizzard with peanut butter and raspberry swirl ice cream with peanut butter and jelly in it with snickers trust me. read more

Where I go when I need chick fil a milkshakes but its sunday. Really neat spot to get some good ice cream and shakes with kids or a casual summer date. This place is a small hole in the wall, not glamorous or perfect by any means. Their ice cream offerings are vast and yummy though! read more

This time around, the review is getting more justice. My first two reviews, to me, were too "raw", not giving the full experience that others here have had. Kristy's is a well known mainstay in South Central PA. The location is great, right off U.S. Routes 11 and 15. It is also literally across the street from Enola Yard, which I guess is why it is so vastly railroad themed in it's menu. The fare is similar to Dairy Queen in their offerings, but only open seasonally, usually from April to October. Their ice cream, especially their sundaes, milkshakes, and soft serve, are all excellent. Kristy makes her own soft serve, which is why it probably tastes as good as it does. Plus she gives you a lot of it. No skimping here! The hot food is good, but not wow. The lone exception is the "Trainwreck", a foot long hot dog with chili, cheese, and onions (no onions for me). It is messy, a trainwreck for me to eat, but it tastes great and will keep you full for quite a bit. If you want something with less mess, get the "Fender Bender" (a smaller version of the "Trainwreck") or just eat the "Trainwreck" with a fork and knife. Their burgers are okay, but they are also plump and juicy. Their fries are good too; their small being most place's medium. They are that big. The customer service is really good. She accepts credit cards, the prices are really fair for what you get, and she doesn't close! Okay she does, but only for the kitchen! When it comes to serving the ice cream, usually she waits for when the last customer comes in for the day. Parking is the only issue with this place. It can get really busy here, fast, and spaces can be hard to come by. But don't let that stop you from stopping by. Make your way over here and just let yourself go, literally! read more

Sensational Summer Sanctuary to find refuge from the high temperatures and humidity! Friendly staff adds to this memorable experience! read more

Always yummy! Been coming here since I was a kid. I just brought my toddler recently for the first time and we split a cone of soft serve PB. It was perfect. read more

The peanut butter soft serve wasn't very peanut butter-y, had more of a vanilla flavor and color. Also the waffle cone was too thick and a tad undercooked. Service was good, staff was friendly. Cute little shop though! read more

Decent burgers and hand cut fries. But save room for the ice cream because it's really the best thing on the menu. read more

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Getting out of the car locals stopped us asking if this was our first time in Enola. Then going on how Kristy's will be the highlight of our trip here and recommending the caboose burger. Seeing as Enola is one street this was not a tough task but it really was a great dinner. Full of locals happily eating burgers, wings, huge scoops of ice cream I quickly saw the charm of the place. It's a bunch of girls working and they make it fun and light hearted. The menu is your usual american fare, we opted for the caboose (burger with pulled pork), spicy popcorn chicken, veggie burger and kids meal. All the burgers are served on housemade fresh and tasty pretzel rolls, and everything tasted great. I think the popcorn chicken was tyson and with that not worth it but the rest was great, loved the super crunchy fries. The highlight was the ice cream. My son got his free with the kids meal, I got two csoops for $1.50 and they were huge! Where else can you get that?!! I had deep dish apple pie and caramel peanut butter cheesecake and sampled some other flavors, everything was rich, creamy and full of chunks of whatever was supposed to be in there. Fun, family friendly stop for good cheap eats, worth the stop! read more

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I LOVE this place!!! The fact that it's only open seasonally increases the anticipation! Prices are so reasonable, and the portions are HUGE! It may not look like much from the outside, but the "garden furniture" picnic tables make me feel like I'm visiting Family. Kristy herself is so pleasant and laid back, gives the vibe of a "cool aunt"... read more

A family owned an operated local favorite. Perfect spot for lunch or ice cream anytime! Inside is filled with fun vintage collectibles and the pavilion is decorated with string lights to make it magical for kids and adults alike. The menu can be overwhelming since there are so many options but you can't go wrong!! Make sure to pair your ice cream with fresh cut fries read more

We hadn't stopped here in a while because we moved. However, a soccer conditioning in a local park brought us to the general vicinity. After dropping off my daughter, my son said he was hungry and we decided on Kristy's. Standing at the counter, looking at the many options, we immediately realized why we missed this place. We opted for a burger and a "Fenderbender". Now, you might look at the prices and think (based upon experiences with similar dairy stand type of establishments) the prices are high. But you'd be wrong. You get a ton of food for the money. My "Fenderbender" was huge (and it's the small version of the "Trainwreck"). It's a chili dog with a huge hot dog. Seriously, it's over-sized and a challenge to finish. My son's burger was also big. Recommendation: If you get either of the chili dogs, plan on getting a fork and knife as a backup. It's yummy good but tends to fall apart. We also ordered ice cream. My son was begging for something larger than a small. I told him he'd only be able to eat a small. After much whining, he finally acquiesced and ordered a small. He was glad he did. The small was not small at all. He couldn't finish it. Score one for mom. :) The scooped ice cream is Turkey Hill and very good. They have at least 20 different flavors. But if you want something special, get the soft serve. Not as many flavor options, but so good. Lots of fun sundae combinations. Plus there are a bunch of shakes, floats, and hurricanes to pick from if you want something else. Parking is difficult, particularly when it's busy. Not a lot of spaces and cars fly by on the road next to the parking area. Still worth the stop. There are tables outside and tables inside. The outside tables are covered so you can still sit outside on a rainy day. The bathroom is rustic, but if you're expecting polished granite in your bathrooms, this is not your type of place. A definite must stop when you're in the area. It's the best ice cream option on the entire west shore (and I live close to Rakestraw's). Locally owned. The people who work here are incredibly nice and the owner is often there working side by side with her crew. This is a seasonal establishment and if you show up at peak times you can expect a wait. read more

We love going her. We most recently stopped after the Marysville Carnival. An Ice Cream will run you bout $3.00. They have sundaes and some food items, such as hotdogs, etc. They have both indoor and outdoor seating available ken, but very lumited parking. If you are looking to support East Pennsboro School District with a fundraiser, please stop in here. read more

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