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ACME Ice Cream Parlor

4.5 (24 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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Jacqueline L.

What a wild wonderful wacky world! This is the quirkiest area I have ever been to! They even have a giant antique place next door! Good ice cream and a cool road trip stop.

Outside near their entrance. So cool!
Jose Pedro Carlos R.

Know what it's like to live in the world of Back to the Future. An absolutely adorable treat to experience Acme, an envy of the rest of Northern Neck. Mechanicsville just has a generic Baskin Robbins, but if you take your girl to Acme right here in our very own Tappahannock, she'll never forget it.

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Eric K.

Great little Ice Cream Shop along the main drag - Ice cream was great but the environs are even better! Think old gas station housing a mid 20th Century malt shop. The shop is decorated with a mashup of memorabilia to gaze at if you're eating inside. There is also outdoor seating in back if you are so inclined. They were scooping Hershey's ice cream, but it still hit the spot (we stopped here twice on the way to & back from our vacation). People at the counter were great - this is a great pit stop if you are passing thru the area!

Mara H.

Cookies and Ice Cream? Together at last! And I don't mean as a sandwich. That's right, Acme Ice Cream Parlor offers several ice cream flavors that are partnered with America's favorite baked treat - the cookie. As soon as we arrived at Acme Antiques and Ice Cream Parlor, we knew we had found someplace special. The entire store was adorned, inside and out, with unique and fun antiques. There was an antique lion who greeted us on the way in, and an antique giraffe who bid us goodbye on the way out. And who doesn't want to sit next to Elvis with their ice cream cone!? Even the patio had an antique circus car that looked like a fun ride! We were lucky - we arrived when there was a lull in business. It didn't last long, as the place was packed by the time we got our orders! So, let's talk about cookies and ice cream. Acme offers a variety of flavors featuring cookies! Caramel Cheesecake Cookie Monster. Oatmeal Cookie Craving. And many more. So what did we enjoy? My husband opted for his tried and true Oreo Cookies and Cream in a waffle cone. A coffee fan myself, the Coffeehouse Cookies and Cream Oreo ice cream was the perfect choice! I paired my coffee flavored ice cream with another exquisite flavor - the Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip! Together, the flavors of coffee, Oreos, and biscotti made for a luxurious summertime treat. On the way out, the line was still backed up! Service was fast and friendly from start to finish. Everyone was so patient. They must know how delicious the ice cream is! Parking was plentiful within the parking lot outside the store. We didn't need to use the restroom, so we don't know about those. There was also plenty of seating inside the store, as well as on the patio.

Maria T.

ACME means at the peak or highest point... and this ice cream parlor is the pinnacle of frozen delights!! If you love soft serve like I do, this spot is for you! Not only is the ice cream amazing, Hershey's scoops, sundaes, root beer floats, etc., but the cool, retro decor will certainly keep you entertained bite after bite! Tons of toppings and flavors, you sweet tooth will be more than satisfied! Love the life size statues of Betty Boop, and circus animals! What a fun place for a delicious treat! The service was fast, friendly, and attentive! The prices are as sweet as the ice cream! We went on a breezy summer day and can't to go back! It's right next door to the most awesome antique center in the Northern Neck!

Mimosa H.

This place is the coolest! Delicious ice cream in such a unique setting. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. And check out the antique shop next door too!

Eileen T.

They offer hand dipped Hershey's ice cream and soft serve in cups, cones, waffle cones, sugar cones and waffle bowls. Decor is most likely provided by the Acme Antique shop next door and is a fun mix of vintage carnival ephemera. Ice cream was delicious and reasonably priced.

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Michael S.

This ice cream parlor is next to the ACME Antiques store in Tappahannock. Please do not make the mistake of zooming by, or entering the antique store without coming next door. Featuring Hershey's Ice Cream, there are a few dozen interesting flavors at reasonable prices. And the staff is VERY friendly. The whole place is decorated in old toys, amusements, circus memorabilia, and bright colors. It's just a lot of fun. And the air conditioning was heavenly on a hot day!

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I love ice cream and nice people and clean place and ambiance nice and service good and love love it

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Love the decor & atmosphere. They serve Hershey ice cream which is also great. I would definitely recommend and I will be returning.

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3.2(488 reviews)
0.3 mi
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2025 It's been a while since my wife and I ate here, and I…read moreforgot to write a review -- so here it goes. My wife and I were traveling home from Williamsburg and decided to take Route 17 instead of I-95. By the time we reached Saluda, we were getting hungry, so we checked Yelp to see what was nearby. There weren't many options until we got closer to Tappahannock, and that's when we decided on NN Burger. We sat outside on the patio, where they also have a TV. We ordered our drinks, which came in small pitchers -- a different approach, though I imagine it might lead to some waste. We ordered a bacon cheeseburger with fries to share, and when it came out, the server had already cut the burger in half and split the fries between two plates, which was a nice touch. The burger was really good, and the fries were just as good. After finishing, we ordered a chocolate shake, and it was excellent. Overall, NN Burger was a great find along our drive. If you're in the area, stop in and give it a try.

I don't often go to pure burger joints anymore, but this one definitely made me miss my youth! It…read morewas a pure deal "burger joint". And since the star of the show is a burger, they did NOT disappoint. I had a classic bacon cheeseburger and enjoyed every last bite of it. In fact, it dork slapped me that I don't go to burger joints enough! If this spot was closer to me, I would definitely return more often. With them I had their fries. They were CLASSIC fries. Very good and perfectly prepared. If it had any downsides it would be that they ration your ketchup portion. With the prices these days I didn't appreciate that. The atmosphere was wide open and clean. Plenty of covered seating outside. And, best - they had plenty of good staff. Always the sign of a great management team. Pro-tip: They have their own parking lot and plenty of street parking around. However, there is a VERY busy intersection right next door which makes is stupendously difficult to leave in some directions. Take that into consideration on your planning: how to get away from the place.

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4.7(44 reviews)
43.1 mi

Yesterday around 3:30 p.m., my family and I stopped by one of our favorite ice cream shops, The Big…read moreScoop, and we were truly impressed by Courtney. From the moment we walked in, she greeted us with a warm smile and outstanding customer service. Although she was the only employee working, she handled everything with professionalism, efficiency, and grace. There were already three families enjoying their ice cream when we arrived, and while we were there, she served our family along with three additional families--all while scooping ice cream, operating the cash register, and keeping things running smoothly. I asked if she was always scheduled to work alone, and she mentioned that another employee was supposed to arrive at 3:00 p.m. By the time we left around 4:20 p.m., she was still managing the entire shop by herself without ever losing her positive attitude or composure. Courtney deserves recognition for her incredible work ethic, professionalism, and dedication. In a time when great customer service can be hard to find, she set an outstanding example. Thank you, Courtney, for making our visit such a wonderful experience. The Big Scoop is fortunate to have someone like you representing their business!

Came here on a whim while we were out here at Anvil. I randomly decided: let's get some ice cream!!…read moreFired up Yelp, and bam... less than a 5 minute drive. What an AMAZING find... Yelp was spot on! The employees were SOOOO friendly and inviting. They were all smiles, let my daughter ask all the questions, and just pleasant to work with. They made the experience (and the ice cream) one that made us immediately want to come back. With all the competition in the area for ice cream, this place is definitely a top contender! If you're in the area, make sure you come and visit! Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 5 Value of service to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Imagine an ice cream shop... then modernize it and some fun colors and recipes... there ya go! Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: outside seating maybe - can't remember

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4.6(30 reviews)
45.8 mi

We saw this place from our Hotel, the Hilton across the street located in the corner of a strip…read moremall. They have plenty out door and indoor seating. The place is very warm and welcoming with vibrant colors. With Pop music playing you feel at ease. They have many choices of flavors. There are sundaes, shakes, floats and cones, something for everyone. We went with the traditional Bannana Split Boat. One scoop each of Vanilla, Strawberry & Chocolate topped with whip cream, pineapple, cherries & hot fudge. We decided to share as it was enough for the two of us. The soft serve ice cream came perfectly together with all the other ingredients. It was definitely a refreshing treat and I'm sure my diabetes will pay for it later. It all brought me back to my youth. Employees were friendly and courteous. If ever in Richmond stop by, you won't be disappointed!

My husband and I stopped in for a treat after our anniversary dinner. Both of us got medium cups of…read moreice cream. Each had two really large scoops. Portion size 10/10. However the ice cream tasted terrible. Ice cream is my favorite dessert and I threw 3/4 out. The ice cream wasn't creamy, had a super artificial taste, had water crystals in it, and wasn't worth eating. The pistachio tasted flavorless other than the nuts that were in it. The mud ice cream flavor as okay. The only tasty part being the incursions as well. Overall we were super disappointed and won't be back. The servers were kind and the place was clean. Plenty of parking in the shopping center. Many other better options nearby.

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ACME Ice Cream Parlor - icecream - Updated October 2026

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