Finally tried The "Illustrious" Stand after listening to my my coworker blab about it over the last year... Overall, pretty good... Respectable coney dogs (nowhere near as good as Coney Island, but good dogs), friendly service, good prices, and nice lil' outdoor picnic area. While I don't necessarily think The Stand lives up to all the hype, it was good and worth the $20 for lunch. I got the coney dog, a Chicago dog, small chili, medium drink, and small frozen yogurt cone, which was more than enough food. The Stand is a cool lil' place to get your occasional good ole American "eat like an unhealthy fat%ss" meal on a nice day -- Dave Portnoy 7.7 read more

The Stand - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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I had the best coney dog I've ever had in my life here. No exaggeration! Don't let that other popular place keep you in a chokehold- this PLACE is the real deal. The bun was soft but but wet- that's a winner! The hot dog was typical - the coney sauce was the true winner here! It was excellent. The fries were good - they almost seemed air fried, but they had good flavor. I don't know what took me so long to try this place - it's a gem! The service was quick and efficient. They have a drive up window and a walk up window. There is also patio seating. What it may lack in ambiance, it makes up for in taste and service. read more

The Stand - Fries - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

As a former Fort Wayne native who lived on the northside (#Northrop), the Stand was never part of our go-to places. It wasn't until I was an adult that I was able to appreciate the nugget of joy The Stand must have been to the southsiders back then and today. I went on a lark after running some errands in town around lunchtime. As an ice cream fanatic, it seemed appropriate that my lunch would consist of a Reese's wipeout. It was evenly mixed and solid, a la the DQ upside down maneuver. I was also impressed by their array of specials and food options, which include vegetarian and vegan selections. There were lots of people who came in and out of The Stand, from first responders to elderly folks. It is probably a reflection of the great presence they have on the southside. read more

The Stand - Reeses - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

I honestly don't know how this place got such a high rating. The coney dogs were salty, hardly any coney sauce or onions, and no mustard. Some people say the coney sauce was great, I wish I could have tasted it but it was so scarce, I could hardly see it let alone taste it, onions? What onions? The dogs themselves were small and tasteless. I gave one star because the fries were decent. This was my first time there and it will be the last!! read more

Love the walking tacos, different hot dog types and so many ice cream options! Even have vegan ice cream options. My favorite is the par 4 (peanut butter and hot fudge sundae. Something for everyone. read more

The ice cream was very good but WAY Overpriced. The price on the menu board and the price charged were two different amounts!You can go to many other ice cream stores and save money. read more

This review is about our experience with the desserts at The Stand. The Stand has a drive thru and a place you can go up to the counter and order. There is outdoor seating as well. I wanted to add that there is a separate entrance to go into/out of the parking lot. The entrance is in front of the golf place. I ordered the Brownie Bomb and the portion size was big. There is brownie on the bottom, and on top of the ice cream. The brownie bomb also comes with whip cream, chocolate chips, and chocolate syrup. This dessert is super sweet. My other half ordered the Banana Bogie. This dessert comes with vanilla ice cream, pineapple and strawberries chucks, and chocolate syrup. It also has whip cream and pecans on top. We both thought the desserts were great and the price point isn't bad either. We are both looking forward to coming here again and try even more desserts, or regular menu items. read more

The Stand - Brownie Bomb - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Cheese dogs and taco in a bag were great. Taco in a bag is my favorite thing I've had so far! Went back for the pumpkin pie wipeout and it wasn't bad but could use some more spice. read more

The Stand - Pumpkin Pie Wipeout - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

The stand is absolutely a staple. If it's open and you're nearby, you need to go. The options are unlike any other ice cream place. They have so many different types of ice cream and so many different accommodations for all types of eaters. It's really stable of the community and is a fan favorite. There's not a time in summer that there will not be a line but it's definitely worth the wait to support them. The food is always phenomenal and the service is quick and efficient as much as it can be for the service that they're providing. Sometimes there are delays, but it is a very busy place that has a lot of staff in a very small space so I'd highly encourage you to wait and be patient with them because the food and the Coney dogs are just, something that is needed during the summer heat. Not to mention if you're traveling through from the airport or just not a long-term visitor in Waynedale I highly recommend the stand because there is merch so that could be a fun souvenir for people out of town. Plus, if you have kids there is a playground like maybe two steps away from the stand so that's an awesome option for families. read more

As a self-proclaimed hot dog aficionado, this dog stand caught my eye while on the South side of the Fort on business. The Stand carried a 4.5 Yelp rating at the time of my visit which further added to my interest in sampling one of the top dogs in the Hoosier State. I love the shade trees and picnic tables available for dining al fresco in front of the Stand giving it the feeling of a "grove" in the city. From the menu with 23 varieties of different hot dogs, I sampled a simple Coney as well as a Texas Dog dressed up with bacon, tangy BBQ sauce and finely chopped white onions. I found the Coney sauce, BBQ sauce, sweet raw white onions and steamed buns to be outstanding validating the 4.5 stars. However, the wiener itself was only meh...a thin, plain-Jane beef and pork sausage probably boiled in bulk. Nevertheless, the flavor and texture of the fixins made up for the meager meat making the Stand a tasty casual lunch under the maples on a warm summer day...4 stars. read more

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Have always heard of this place so on a nice sunny day we took a drive to get a treat. Plenty of outside seating nice parking g and a clear in and out driveways with signs o. Where to enter and exit. They also have a playground for the kiddos to play on. The menu is pretty big for a small local ice cream stand. If you'd rather have food they have that too Cones shakes blizzard type things etc etc all can be found at this cute little place. Employees all wore gloves and mask and the tables were marked off so ppl could sit the appropriate distance from each other. Umbrellas are on the tables but they also have benches if you prefer that. If you don't want to walk up to the order window don't worry they have a drive up also. It' wasn't as busy as the walk up either on this day. We got hand Scooped cones and the cones were fresh and the ice cream was very very creamy and rich. We also got a swirl soft serve and it was also Henry creamy and delicious. They offer a flavor of the day and vanilla or chocolate for their soft serve. Both were smalls and more than enough to satisfy our sweet tooth. We also purchased fries, they only have one size, and a small soda. They usually come with refills but not at this time which I didn't know. She said it did then when I went up to get a refill they said no. Kind of upsetting since a small soda was over $2. It's also very pricey. For two cones fries and soda it was $14. Eek. I'd go again. For a treat but it's pretty far from my house. Took me about 22'. Glad we went and def recommend. Enjoy. read more

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This ice cream stand is delightful! Great ice cream and hot dogs. There is a pavilion with tables and even a play ground for the kids. Really fun! (They even have dairy free ice cream if needed) read more

A great spot for a dog and a treat. You have a choice of over 20 different dogs, plus you can customize each of the menus choices. Drive up or walk-up windows, ample parking, and even a playground. Lots of ice cream treats with home made brownie. read more

Great coneys! We haven't tried one that we don't like yet. Drive~thru service is always great. Great place!

Can't believe I just now discovered this gem! The staff was super friendly, whether you are in the drive thru or at the walk up window. They have a stellar menu with a variety of coney dog options and, of course, sweet treats. I have only tried the ice cream thus far, but I will definitely be returning to try some food! Most recently I ordered the Reese's bomb sundae. Holy cow, it was amazing! A Reese's cup on the bottom topped with ice cream covered in hot fudge and peanut butter, more Reese's chunks on top and then whipped cream. Need I say more? I am looking forward to returning to keep trying things on the menu! read more

This is literally one of my favorite places to go and get ice cream besides zestos . The stand is just a little better just because of the variety of desserts and regular food they have. It's easy to get in and out of the entrance and it's not in a super busy area. I recently came here with my mom . We ordered a lemonade shake up, a taco in a bag, and cheese fries. Everything was good as always ! The staff is always nice and patient. I am sad that they no longer have the strawberry creme drink which I loved so much. Above all I would recommend this place to people. I have never had an issue and I've been coming here for years. read more

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The Stand is a pretty neat place with a wide variety of coney dog combinations. I tried the original coney and the Texas dog. Both were really tasty and those with a bag of chips and a lemonade to drink was a perfect light lunch. Since I am adventurous and am willing to try almost everything at least once I will be going back to this place on nice sunny days and try more of the random combinations of dogs and some ice cream too. read more

The Stand - Didn't skimp on the toppings and this one has bacon. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

We went here per recommendations from a website. I was not aware it was only dogs and sausages. My hubby had a hot dog and thought it was very good. So if hot dogs are your wheelhouse, you will likely love it. I had also been told they have good fries, and the pic on their ad looks really good. I got an order of cheese fries. MOST of the fries were dried out, burned bits and were SO salty you could not taste anything else. {Thinking it was the bottom of the basket.} Perhaps if we go back we will stick to ice cream. But since it is a long drive from where we live, we will likely get ice cream closer to home. read more

First time visiting The Stand. Went after the grandkids evening soccer games. It was within an hour of closing and the employees were still cheerful, patient while we decided and very helpful. Only got ice cream this time, was by no means disappointed. Lots of things in the menu wanting to try, for sure will be back! read more

Place use to be a hit. Last coney dog I got here? oh about 2 weeks ago. The meat was really processed reminded me of Spam. Terrible hot dog meat they are using these days. I use to love the bratwurst, taste cheapened down as well. Really overly processed meats it seems The Stand is standing for now a days. Milkshake was good the last time I had one about a summer ago? they using processed meats in it now too? Don't give em any ideas! LOL But yeah they use to be really good. Now it's overly processed stuff I don't like shoving down my throat. Ahhhhhhh Heck Naws read more

Everything on their menu is good! I haven't had one thing I didn't like, and their menu has lots of fun things to try. I love their chili dogs and frankly I think they're better than Fort Wayne's famous coney island. The employees always provide great service, we have never had an issue. They are beyond affordable with their prices, this place is truly a little local gem! We are always sad when they close for the season and count down the days until they're open again. read more

I ordered Nacho Supreme for the second time this year and Chips once again we're old and chewy. Coney Dogs were good but nothing special however the butter pecan flavor ice cream cone was delicious! I would recommend this place for their ice cream but not for their food. read more

Upbeat music, clean and appealing outdoor seating, friendly staff, and excellent menu options!

Came back for another try. This time started with some coney dogs. They were very good and the establishment offers quite a variety. After dogs came ice cream... This time I opted for a chocolate shake, which was fairly decent. During our first visit, we ended up tossing our cones because they tasted terribly salty. This last visit everything was A OK. Perhaps the first visit was a fluke? If in the area, I'd stop back and try again. read more

The food is pretty good and the ice cream is great. A couple things that bother me are that the sizes are never really the same on different days. They should probably figure out a better way to be consistent. Also, that makes it kinda hard to justify their prices. I feel like they're just a little bit high. All in all still a good place to go. read more

My husband and I go here about twice a week for a sweet treat! You get a ton and the price is cheap and the ice cream is delicious. Get a brownie bomb with peanut butter sauce added. Heavenly! read more

Best Strawberry Cheesecake Sundae I ever had. The Italian Sausage sandwich with kraut is wonderful. I can't wait to explore and try other menu items. Every type and flavor of yogurt you can think of. Pleasant outdoor seating and the staff is so very friendly. Worth heading to Bluffton Road for! read more

The Stand is a fantastic place to grab a bite to eat. They offer a huge menu and everything I have tried is wonderful. Awesome takes on the classic hot dog, from the typical coney to the buffalo dog and kung fu dog. Great ice cream and a nice atmosphere overlooking the driving range. read more

In regards to food, The Stand gives Coney Island a run for its money. The Stand's weiner dogs are my favorite and their selection is endless. While I have questioned ordering a specific type before (didn't know if it'd be good), I've never been disappointed. This is a great place to go with family and friends and get some great American food for a low price. read more

What a fun little place. Outdoor seating means fresh air and sunshine, paired with an array of cold desserts, hot dogs, and fried sides. Very inexpensive, and the staff inside were very cheerful and quick the two times we visited this summer. Also, they're pet-friendly! We had our tiny, well-behaved little dog in the car the second time and they said pets are welcome as long as they don't make messes... so we got to enjoy coneys and ice cream, sitting under a picnic umbrella with our little guy on a beautiful summer day, which felt like taking a vacation right here at home. (Also, FYI, for a quarter or so you can buy a "pup cup"... a little pet-sized plastic condiment cup of soft serve ice cream. Our dog gave the pup cup, and service, the full 5 stars!) read more

I've only ever ordered dessert here, but stopping by the Stand was a frequent occurrence when I was going to school on the south side of town. Everything from the ice cream to the floats, the shakes, and the malts was always delicious. Great in hot weather for casual fun! read more