The best ice cream spot in Mechanicsburg! It's a little hidden but absolutely worth the drive over…read more Rakestraw's will take you back to the good ole days. The inside still has that original, old school esthetic. It's so nostalgic. They have tons of flavors to pick from as well as soft serve, slushies, and more. You can try samples as well. Their chocolate soft serve with sprinkles is undefeated though! They run a lot of different and fun specials throughout the week so definitely check their website depending what day you're planning on stopping in. Can't wait to come back again!

Service was friendly. They had a bunch of different flavors. They also have ice cream cakes and…read moreice cream sandwiches. Prices seemed fine. We also went to the pizza food truck in the parking lot and that was really good. (Not part of Rakestraws).

What a fun experience, The owner was very pleasant to talk I loved hearing the history about the…read morestore. I ordered two scoops of chocolate and I loved how it was served in a glass ice cream bowl.

Definitely one of the best ice cream places in the area. Prices are a bit steep but I think worth…read moreit. The quality of the ice cream is so so good and the flavors are so interesting! Only knocked down a star because the restaurant is really small and there's not a great waiting area. It was quite crowded when we went and the line area can really only fit like 5 people so we were kind of bumping up against people sitting at tables. But omggg dark soul is on of my fav flavors(I really wish I would've gotten the dark soul stacker!) Service was a bit slow but like I said it was really busy and everyone was really nice so it didn't bother me. Really want to come back for the stacker!

This place had a line to the door and full seating, and there was a clear reason why. On a warm…read moresummer day, the flavors offered here were both really interesting and super tasty. It's a pretty simple but effective menu of scoops, shakes, floats, and sundaes. We were each going to get a flavor and share but saw the flight option: 4 kids sized flavors in their own little cubbies in one container. Highly recommend this if you're torn on flavors. Many of the flavors were monthly, so even if I loved them, I understand they might not be around next time. The brown butter sugar cookie was sweet and creamy, the watermelon was refreshing and light, the espresso martini was rich and complex, and the more regular flavor Dutch chocolate was perfection. They give out samples which was great because one of the seasonal flavors wasn't to our liking, so we were able to pivot. Don't abuse sampling privileges and don't be afraid to try some of the more unique flavors. You never know! They have their operations down pat, so the line moved quickly. The employees seemed nice, and the cost was very reasonable for specialty flavors. You can't go wrong trying this place.

Some people wake up early to go to the gym. Some people wake up early to be productive members of…read moresociety. I set an alarm for National Ice Cream For Breakfast Day. When Candy Mountain Creamery announced they'd be opening at 7am for build-your-own waffle ice cream sundaes, I felt personally called to action. Because if you're not celebrating extremely niche food holidays with reckless enthusiasm, what are you even doing? Also working in my favor: I had recently signed up for the Cumberland Valley Coffee & Chocolate Trail, and realized Candy Mountain Creamery was a participating stop. Two birds. One waffle-shaped destiny. Alarm set for 5:45am on a Saturday. Commitment level: alarming. At 7:52am, with temperatures hovering around 15° and wind chills that felt emotionally aggressive, I walked into the shop smiling like a person who makes excellent life decisions. Parking was easy thanks to their strip mall location -- always a win when you're battling winter just to eat dessert for breakfast. I fully expected chaos. Lines. Fellow sugar enthusiasts wrapped in blankets waiting for their moment. Instead? I was the only one there. The universe clearly said, "This is your main character moment." The staff were warm, friendly, and somehow just as excited about ice cream as I was. They told me to pick three flavors and they'd take it from there. My pre-caffeine brain selected: Cherry Cordial, Banana Nut Bread, and Maple -- which in hindsight sounds like the ice cream equivalent of chaotic good energy. While they prepared my masterpiece, I completed my Coffee & Chocolate Trail check-in and used a coupon for a free medium latte, because nothing pairs with ice cream breakfast like financial efficiency. Moments later, they handed me a golden waffle piled high with three enormous scoops and pointed me toward the toppings bar AND a roaring gas fireplace. I nearly ascended. The toppings bar had everything -- Reese's Pieces, whipped cream, strawberry topping, caramel, peanuts -- and I exercised exactly zero restraint. Reese's Pieces? Yes. Peanut butter drizzle? Obviously. Whipped cream? Don't insult me. Then I settled into a cozy chair by the fireplace and proceeded to absolutely demolish this breakfast like a person with no regrets and excellent priorities. The ice cream itself was fantastic -- creamy, flavorful, and distinct enough that each scoop held its own despite my slightly unhinged flavor combo. The latte was piping hot and perfect for balancing out the sugar-fueled chaos. Honestly, aside from the waffle sundae itself, the fireplace deserves its own Yelp listing. I expected to be freezing while eating ice cream before sunrise -- instead I was warm, cozy, and deeply at peace with my life choices. A few other brave souls eventually wandered in, which reassured me that I am not the only person willing to eat ice cream at breakfast in sub-freezing temperatures. Huge thanks to Candy Mountain Creamery for being one of the only local spots open early enough to support my commitment to food-based holidays, for having incredibly friendly staff, a fantastic latte, and a warm space that turned a cold winter morning into something genuinely memorable!

I'm giving this place two thumbs way up for their ice cream. As much as I hate to admit it, this…read moreplace has dethroned my previous favorite for ice cream made inhouse. We stopped by after lunch and some errands. I didn't even know this was here in this little strip of shops. It looks very bland on the outside but inside there are two sections. The first is a modern and clean area where you order your items. The second is a charming farm-vibe area that is warm and inviting. We tried several flavors of the ice cream and ended up with Bunny Eggs (has Cadbury egg pieces inside), Lemon Cookie (has lemon Oreo pieces), Blueberry with lemon cake (blueberry with chunks of lemon cake mixed in), and Heath bar (lots of small pieces of Heath bar candy). Every one of them was excellent. Smooth, creamy, not too sweet, lots of flavor, and the unique flavor was highlighted. I may forever eat lemon Oreos with my vanilla ice cream after that experience. They had lots of great flavors including unique options. I can't speak for the coffee or other items, but the ice cream is a major win. Under $6 for two scoops. Under $5 for one scoop. We had our ice cream in cups, but they have cones including a GF option. I will 100% come here again and again and again. Definitely worth the trip to Dillsburg for this ice cream. Place was spotless. Bathrooms were clean. The person serving was very helpful and answered all of our newbie questions while allowing us to sample a few before making our selections. I can see this being incredibly busy in the warm weather months.

Every once in a while, social media serves you something so ridiculous that there's only one…read morereasonable response. "Yep. I'm doing that." So when Destiny Dairy Bar showed up on my feed talking about "come snuggle piglets for $25!" there was no internal debate. No hesitation. No weighing the pros and cons. I immediately booked a Piglet Snuggle Session. Honestly...I don't think I've ever typed my credit card number faster. Booking online was incredibly easy, and from the moment I reserved my spot, Destiny Dairy Bar knocked the customer service out of the park. They sent multiple emails leading up to my appointment explaining exactly what to expect, reminding me about my reservation and providing the required waiver ahead of time so there weren't any surprises when I arrived. Five stars before I even touched a pig! I arrived about 15 minutes early and checked in at the farm store. The staff couldn't have been friendlier. They encouraged me to wander around the property until my session started, which turned out to be a great suggestion. There were goats. Cows. Adult pigs. A donkey named Pamela. And plenty of opportunities to wander around smiling at animals living their best lives. When it was time for my session, everything started right on schedule. My farm guide explained how to safely hold the piglets and then basically said..."Have fun!" Don't mind if I do! The best part? I wasn't rushed at all! I had the opportunity to hold any of the piglets I wanted but settled in with the tiniest little guy of the bunch. Three and a half pounds. Curled up in my arms. Completely asleep. For most of the twenty-minute session. I don't know if he chose me...or if I chose him...but we were best friends by the end. The staff member even offered to take photos for me, which I appreciated so much since I was visiting on my own. Instead of trying to awkwardly balance a piglet while taking selfies, I was able to simply enjoy the experience and leave with wonderful memories! PRO TIP: Arrive a little early so you have time to explore the rest of the property. The piglets may be the headline attraction, but they're definitely not the only adorable residents you'll meet. At $25 per group (up to four people), I honestly think this is one of the best values for a unique experience you'll find anywhere. Whether you're bringing kids, your partner or just embracing your inner animal lover like I did, it's twenty minutes of pure joy! Now...I do have one confession. After I got home...I may or may not have Googled plans for building a piglet house. I'm not saying I'm getting a pet pig. I'm just saying...the research has begun. Until then, I'll happily keep coming back to Destiny Dairy Bar whenever I need a piglet fix!

Amazing ice cream. Love it…read more However it's a shame they put up political signs ... Not a good idea and an easy way to lose half of your clientele.

Such cute ambiance! The prices are very reasonable. There's a lot of fun activities to do on site…read moretoo: a truck side, sand box, corn box, cod hole.

Ice cream was very good. Root beer ice cream tastes like a root beer float. Can't say much about…read morethe coffee flavor ice cream . Friendly help at the ice cream stand

Cute place to grab dessert after a meal of just at any time of day! Lol…read moreI love the decor , colors and just overall vibe of this cozy spot. The menu offers a lot of different things from waffles, to crepes to crepe sushi! (Which is what I got!) Everything with chocolate or chocolate covered lol. When I heard of this pace I immediately wanted the banana biscoff sushi crepe. They also have it with strawberries but I love bananas ! It was so gooooood. It's definitely shareable so we shared it along with the Dubai cheesecake. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend this place if you have a sweet tooth.

I found Royal Chocolate while doom-scrolling Facebook, where a local foodie was raving about it,…read moreand I very strategically worked it into a Friday night date night to see if it lived up to my hopes and dreams. Spoiler alert: it mostly did...and then some. The moment the door opened, the smell of straight-up sugary sweetness hit me in the face in the best possible way. The menu is absolutely ridiculous -- in the most delightful sense. If you can dream of a sweet treat, it's probably on that menu. I was overwhelmed, overjoyed, and fully committed to poor decision-making. After what felt like an eternity of deliberation, I landed on a Reese's Cheesecake ($8.23 for a ridiculously huge slice) and an absolutely unhinged Peanut Butter Pie Milkshake ($9.30). My Adventure Buddy went with two waffle sticks drizzled with milk chocolate and pistachio drizzle, plus a Spanish latte. Total, including tip? $38...for dessert. And honestly? Sometimes being an adult with adult money really is the best. The combination of the cheesecake and milkshake was mind-blowing. I shouldn't have done it. I definitely flew too close to the sun. I may someday answer for this with a sugar-related medical condition -- but I regret NOTHING. The cheesecake was insanely rich, loaded with peanut butter accents, and there was absolutely no skimping on portion size. The milkshake? Straight out of heaven. Thick, creamy, and PACKED with peanut butter. It was food-coma good. I tuned out the outside world and existed solely in a peanut butter fever dream for a while. Adventure Buddy thoroughly enjoyed his waffle sticks and latte and gave the whole experience a solid thumbs up. Logistics-wise: plenty of free parking since it's in a strip mall, and the staff were friendly. That said, things felt a bit chaotic the night we were there. Despite having around seven staff members working, it took quite a while to get our order, and there was some snarky back-and-forth between staff that was very audible -- which felt awkward since we were the only customers in the shop at the time. Bottom line: the sweets are fantastic and absolutely worth experiencing. With just a little more customer-service awareness (or at least saving staff disagreements for out of earshot), this place could be pure dessert perfection. I'd still go back -- but next time, I'll pace myself...or at least pretend I will.

Needs to be open as advertised. After driving 10 + miles to try something new . Arrived Monday at…read more2:15 PM and it was closed.

Awesome ice cream! I'm from Colorado, and stopping by this quaint shop was a great way to end my…read moresmall trip to Pennsylvania! The owner was really kind and the ice cream was AMAZING! I'll definitely come here again :)

6/18/26 I had the Icecream here after my son raved about it. I think he overly hyped it. While it…read morewas good I wasn't blown away by it. The service was friendly and the icecream was good. I got a boring vanilla sundae with chocolate sauce whipped cream and a cherry and a bottle of water. It was over 8$. The place is very cute with soldier statues and a large ring game in the exterior. There are tables and picnic tables outside. It's very relaxing and a beautiful place to enjoy homemade ice-cream. S'coupe de Ville is the best ice-cream I've had, and Leibys is a close second.

This is a really fun place to grab ice cream while we were visiting. It's in a very walkable area…read moreof the downtown. Parking is a little bit of an issue, but didn't take us over long to be able to find a place to park and within a walkable distance. My family had a great experience.