In a nutshell- overpriced.
To be honest, I don't get why there are such long lines wrapped around this joint all the time. The ice cream (while fairly plentiful in flavors) tastes no better than anyone else's. There's nothing particularly unique about it. It tastes like run of the mill ice cream to me.
True, they do sell good-sized portions, but it's still expensive considering that it tastes like what I can buy at Kroger's for a fraction of the price. If you're going to order something, go with the shakes. That's the safest bet, plus you get more bang for your buck that way.
To me, it's a little pricey for being just ice cream, plus I have to stand outside in the heat and sun just to get it. I'm not really a big fan of that. Then it usually melts or topples over well before getting a chance to dig into it, meaning you have to get back in line and demand they remake it or give you a refund. There are none too nice about remaking orders, either, and getting a refund isn't worth it. I will say this- the shakes and smoothies are pretty good and they have several terrific flavors. I usually try to stick to the shakes and forgo the ice cream cones altogether nowadays. Go to McDonald's and get a $1 soft serve cone...
Although I'm not a huge fan of their ice cream cones, I do like the fact that the owners of this place really pay attention to the Weather Channel. Seriously, they don't have a specific open/close date for the season. They run this ice cream stand based on the weather forecast. If we happen to have a 70 degree day in late February (and as a matter of fact, we have), they will open that place up! I've seen it happen, even if it's just for a few days of unusually warm weather or whatnot. I love that. If the warm weather hits early, they will open early. If cold weather beckons earlier, they will operate accordingly. I appreciate their willingness to bend to the will of the weather instead of an arbitrary open/close date every season, like pretty much every other ice cream stand around. I like the way they hustle to open for business if the weather is unseasonably warm, capitalizing on the fact that the competition isn't. read more