What a cool place to stop at! We were in the area and one of the antique shop owners pointed us to the Village Parlor, and I'm so glad we went. It's obviously an old soda fountain, which adds to the coolness of the venue! Burgers were great (three of us loved them), and my bestie said the grilled cheese was good too! No food left on our plate. Ice cream sundae was worth the calories too! Great staff, clean bathrooms, this place is a gem!! read more

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My last post was taken down by Yelp for telling the truth. I can't say what my review was for because it will get taken down again. I will say, I would avoid this place if possible. The owner was very rude and gave me the nastiest look because of a hat I was wearing. I will continue to let people know not to go here. I had been hundreds of times before this incident but I'll never go back. read more

Stopped today for ice cream while in the area and had a wonderful experience! Indoor seating available or to-go options at the counter. Staff was helpful in explaining the options including scooped ice cream, shakes, sundaes and floats. The waffle cones are made fresh onsite and were delicious!! I enjoyed the cookie dough and seasonal pumpkin ice cream in a waffle bowl. Restaurant was clean, relaxed and family friendly. We found street parking, and I will definitely stop next time I'm in the area! read more

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Excellent banana split. Very nostalgic atmosphere. Took me back to the good ol days!!! read more

The Village Parlor - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lebanon, Ohio

Iconic old style diner. Super nice employees. Cute interior. Hasn't changed in 30+ years. I say that because I am so disappointed in places that change from good to bad after time or management changes. Lebanon Village Parlor does not disappoint each time we go. This time for lunch we ordered the two chili dog meal and the egg salad sandwich. The egg salad spent too much time in the food processor and had mashed potatoes consistency. See photo. Tasted bland too. Dogs were nothing special. But I still love this place for the nostalgia. read more

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Village Parlor is a magnet calling us to ice cream. is a longstanding Lebanon tradition. We like that Village Parlor is in the center of Lebanon; we like that there is adequate parking. This shop is busy year round. We enjoy a visit to Lebanon; neat shops, restaurants, and parking. Products Five Star Service Four Star Ambience Four Star My favorite ice cream always begins with C. My wife is aft to adventure through the menu. The ambience is dairy fresh and diary clean. We like the service. The tariff is appropriate for the fare. read more

A great lunch location with friends. We each tried various foods & were all satisfied. Ham & swiss on pretzel bun with the attached side of fries was my choice along with a sweet tea. We beat the Saturday lunch rush which happened after 12:30. Our waitress was kind and food service was swift until the place got busy. Sound does reverberate on tile and marble, so the restaurant did get noisy. Finished off the meal with a lava cake with raspberry garnish. Picking a dessert option was a big decision with so many ice cream and other options. read more

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Stopped for lunch and ice cream. The atmosphere speaks of days gone by ice cream parlors. Had the egg salad and cottage cheese plate which was good. Tried the blueberry crumble ice cream (seasonal flavor) which was good. Service was a little slow -however the restaurant was packed. read more

The Village Parlor - Blueberry Crumble - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lebanon, Ohio

The service, in spite of it being a busy lunch hour, was very good, and the staff were nice. The problem was the food... I ordered the Chicken Salad Sandwich on rye, asked for no potato chips and said I'd rather have the French Fries than the chips until she asked if I would prefer the "substitute" and offered cottage cheese... which I said yes to and found out later there was an addition charge for this "substitute". Wasn't really a "substitute" then. When my lunch came it wasn't on actual rye bread, but on pumpernickel (which is a type of rye - dark, dense), but I think it should have been called what it was. I don't care for pumpernickel and would have opted for the croissant instead. The bread had either been toasted and gone cold, or was very stale... I really couldn't tell. There wasn't more than one tablespoon of chicken salad on the skimpy $10 sandwich, and the chicken salad wasn't all that good either. My plate had a huge pile of potato chips on it - which I had asked not to have, and the cottage cheese. The cottage cheese was very plain and a bit warm. Then I had a waffle cone Mint Chip Ice Cream that was even worse than the lunch. The ice cream had crystallized and was so grainy it was uneatable - the result of freezing & refreezing and improper storage for ice cream. It should not have been served at all. I would not go here again. read more

Well to be honest the food was just of ok. Today i got a cup of soup and a turtle sundae. The soup was ok but the sundae was excellent. Their shakes are great as well. read more

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I haven't had any of their food, but love their ice cream counter and how kind the staff always is! read more

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The location and ambiance is reminiscent of an old timey ice cream parlor. The service was quick and efficient with delicious food out quickly. They have a lot of ice cream options and all look delicious. Highly recommend the root beer float and a burger. Will definitely be returning! read more

Old school ice cream parlor, with regular food too. We just came in for ice cream, but since we planned to eat lunch soon anyway we figured, why not? Ice cream for Baby K first, a scoop with whipped cream and sprinkles. She liked it. I had a phosphate; haven't seen that on a menu in awhile. Raspberry: pretty puckery, pretty good. Baby K got mac and cheese with applesauce, and liked all of that, plus the pickles from my plate. I got the "Village Special": slivered ham, house-made pimento cheese, on sourdough. Essentially a ham and cheese sandwich, a decent one, but nothing special. Kinda gloopy since the melted cheese oozed out, and the ham slid off. I should have gotten my other choice, the bacon pimento burger on rye. Oh, well. I upgraded the side of chips to onion rings, and they were the best part of the meal: perfectly cooked, all small so Baby K could handle them; bite-size for me. Free city parking lot out back. Nice location right downtown. Service was friendly but a little slow. Prices are a bit high. I'm sure we'd be back if we lived nearby, at least for ice cream (and maybe pie.) But I'd probably skip more substantial food. read more

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Don't eat here unless you want to be ignored. They are only interested in serving people who order ice cream. They will give you only excuses and snotty responses why you're being ignored. You'll have to demand your money back after waiting an hour for a salad. They don't bother dealing with to-go orders so forget about that. You'll stand at the front counter for an hour waiting and only receiving glares and stares. You can ask to speak with the manager 3 separate times and they won't go get her. Then when she does address you expect nothing... no apology, no refund, nothing. read more

My family and I stopped in for a quick meal at the Village Parlor. Their food was wonderful and the service was very good. Also, their ice cream is wonderful as well! read more

Cute little place to go and eat a quick ice cream with the family Located in Lebanon I love the city read more

The best little ice cream parlor in town! It feels so nostalgic being in there and it's definitely a staple in our community.

Adorable shop with delicious ice creams and goodies! Stop in after a big dinner at the Golden Lamb to fill your sweet tooth. Ice cream is not made in house but rather sourced from a local creamery nearby Columbus. The sweet concoctions created from the local family owned creamery will leave you satisfied. Anywhere with a double dip soda has my name on it. The classic chocolate soda with vanilla ice cream is great. Kiddo devoured her cake cone in minutes. Cute shop, delicious treats! read more

Have eaten here 3 or 4 times in past year, usually for ice cream and sometimes for sandwiches and soup. Nice small town ambiance and charm and close by to shopping in the heart of Lebanon, Everything we've had here was great--had a banana split today and it was huge. Very friendly service. Skip dessert at the Golden Lamb and come here instead. read more

Super cute little ice cream shop in the heart of Lebanon. My friend and I spent the afternoon up there shopping and walking around and then grabbed some ice cream. Lovely atmosphere and staff was friendly. I'm not even an ice cream lover, but I got a Turtle Sundae and it was delicious. Will definitely go back and I would highly recommend this place to others. read more

Old fashioned fun. Good service. Home made taste. Careful of the furniture not sure everyone will be comfortable read more

This is a cute old timey ice cream parlor. We tried a few different flavors, all of which were good! I had the seasonal pumpkin, and we also had the buckeye blast and the salted caramel pretzel. Everybody loved it! read more

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My family and I dropped in on my business partner and his family earlier today in Lebanon. I told my wife and kid that if they came with me we could stop by the ice cream joint we had heard so much about earlier in the year. We are all glad that we did... Each of us grabbed an appetizer. I had chili cheese fries, my son had plain fries, and my wife had chicken tenders. Every bit of it was hot and delicious!! For a dessert, I had a chocolate malt and my wife and son both decided to have a small cup of the Rasberry chocolate chip!! Village ice cream parlor and restaurant just added three more fans to the mix! Thank you for a wonderful meal and the great service! We will definitely be back the next time we're in town. read more

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We decided to stop in for lunch. First of all, the place is adorable! Very Americana. It definitely gives off retro vibes and I love that! The service was extremely friendly, but a bit slow. I had the tuna melt sandwich and my friend had the BLT. Both were served with chips and pickles and were ok/good. Nothing too exciting, just a decent sandwich. We did not have any ice cream, so I cannot speak to do that, But I think this is a must stop if you are spending an afternoon in downtown Lebanon. If only for the vibe of the place. read more

Decent ice cream, absolutely awful service. Even though we were seated and ordered ice cream before many other customers, the other customers that arrived later were served their ice cream before us. After waiting for a while, we found that our server left our ice cream at the counter, melting up there. We had to go up to grab the ice cream ourselves even though others had theirs served. Insulting service. read more

I'm sooo sad. This used to be our go to place for lunch when we felt like a good, reasonable hamburger and the best chocolate milkshake in town. The Parlor burger used to be served with chips and pickles and was the perfect sized burger. It was around $4.65. A bargain. Then it went up to five something. Understandable. Everything went up everywhere. But recently we ate here and now it's a bigger cheeseburger WITH fries for $10. If you don't want fries you get the usual chips but you still pay $10. And if you don't want anything with your burger, you still pay $10. Say what? So disappointing. Guess we will still come back but it won't be near as often. So sad. read more

This is a family restaurant. They serve the typical American food burgers, fish sandwiches, soups and salads and fries. And they have ice cream. read more

The past couple times we have gone the kitchen speed has been very slow. The servers have been friendly and check on us regularly, but the food took as long as 45 minutes to come out of the kitchen. Eek. The food tasted good but portions were a bit small for the price. read more

Food was good, service was excellent. A nice little ice cream parlor/cafe. We enjoyed our visit!

A cool old school ice cream joint. I love the atmosphere in here. The ice cream sundae I got was pretty good. I got a sandwich which on its own is a 2.5. It looked and tasted like a sandwich I would make at home. Service is good. Plenty of tables. Other than that, this is a nice quaint ice cream joint that beckons to years past. Parking is street parking or parking lots located nearby. I can see parking being real busy during the summer, tourist season, or holiday. read more

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Absolute best burgers in Lebanon! Fries and a shake on the side....Yummo! Cute and historic interior. This place just makes you smile. Since I live locally, I love to order carry out also. This is one of my favorite local places to eat!!! Do yourself a favor and stop in. read more

Under new ownership ~ ! We're driving cross country and decided to pull the RV into Lebanon. Scouted out a place for dinner (see my reviews!) and stepped out the door of that restaurant to find dessert. This quaint ice cream parlor is adorable! Ok, I'm a sucker for old fashioned stores (if you read my reviews you'll find out just how much!) The owner and staff were friendly and helpful in suggesting what to try. I took the owners suggestion and ordered the old fashioned ice cream soda w/chocolate flavor ~ YUMMmm"O"! These must be popular as the pair (mother and older son ~ so sweet!) beside us had a lime ice cream soda which "mom" said she's been enjoying them for years ~ and he had a root beer one. I would totally get this again. The hubster ordered a Malted Milk Shake. His review "spot on!" Score!! read more

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Quaint little ice cream parlor with old fashioned decor and serving style. They offer food on the menu as well. The root beer float was just that, a root beer float but it was presented well and super delicious. Worth the stop for sure. If you like nostalgia, this is the place. read more

The Village Parlor - Root beer float - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lebanon, Ohio

I like the look of the Village Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant. It reminds me of a small ice cream shop where I grew up. But, I hate to eat there. First off, it's not a comfortable place. The chairs are horrible and the tables are small and wobbly. So, if you have any type of back injuries or like to wear pants (any kind of pants) you will not like the chairs either. They are slippery, uneven and do not feel safe. As far as food, they offer sandwiches and soups. The food is nothing special or nothing that can't be found elsewhere. The prices are okay and comparable to other sandwich places. The service is lacking. So, why go? It's a convenient place when shopping around town. It's a good location if other restaurants are too busy. Even the ice cream isn't anything special. Just plain icecream. If you want great icecream, go two doors down to Whits. It's an alternative to other places, but not my cup of tea. read more

This is a very nice little mom an pop diner. When you're here, you fell like you're in an old school milkshake shop. The decor probably hasn't changed much since it opened, and the staff is very welcoming. The shakes are delicious, and the food is good. Very reasonably priced, a good spot to try. Located in a very nice downtown, the old school Lebanon makes it seem like it's straight out of a Hallmark movie. If you're ever up here, this would be a good spot to try. read more

Okay, 4 stars I know might upset some, but I need to go back and try some food. I stopped in for ice cream only which ended up being a Double Soda Float. This place makes old fashion soda floats, probably the same as they did 50 years ago. Oh what a tasty way to add a yummy drink on the drive home. I planned to stop next door and get something but they were closed, so I walked in here and I am very glad I did. I was recommended to get the raspberry cheesecake ice cream from someone outside and planned on getting that until I seen they make the soda floats. I haven't had one in maybe 10 years or so and still have fond memories of sitting by the main street and drinking one in a small town in central Ohio. Well this was worth every penny and then some. I must come back to try there food if it is half as good as the soda float I will so have found my new ice cream shop to come and grab an enjoyable meal and some yummy ice cream. I will update my review when I do come back. read more

What an awesome welcome and friendly visit to the Parlor. We arrived after our train ride (awesome!) at 'almost' closing time but our group of 12 was welcomed with open arms to enjoy a dessert and drink. The brownie sundae is incredible. As was the triple dip dish and strawberry parfait. It's a true soda fountain with memories of Harper Valley PTA and Milk Money - both filmed right here in Lebanon! A must stop! read more

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Service is very slow, waitress was totally rude, didnt follow her own 'rule' by saying that my friend and I couldn't sit a table because it was meant for 5 people, but then a few minutes later, a couple were being seated at the 5 person table. When our waitress took our order and put it in and started helping other customers. Meanwhile, orders are piling up under the heatlamp. No one is taking food out, they're just taking orders. Finally after about 10 more minutes and completely being ignored. I had to leave to go back to work without my food. I left a message for the owner and they never responded. read more

Had the fried fish san which with fries and it was awesome! They're fries are sooo good. The cookie dough chip ice cream was amazing!! It's been a while since i've had ice cream that good. read more

Food is really good. The sizes aren't crazy big but for what it is it's good. I thought they made their own ice cream but they don't. I got a burger and it was good. read more

The Village Parlor - a plate of fries and a sandwich - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lebanon, Ohio