I don't know if this has always been the Purple Parrot, but I have been coming to this ice cream…read morestand for probably 30 years. This is an old-fashioned side of the road ice cream stand that has whatever you could dream of - hard ice cream and soft serve and so many food items from hotdogs to walking tacos to shredded chicken sandwiches to fried mushrooms and so much more. I personally am a soft serve girl and there are very few flavor combinations in this world that I love more than peanut butter and chocolate. On this my most recent trip this summer, I had the Nutter Butter sundae. The Nutter Butter sundae is Chocolate ice cream topped with peanut butter fluff, peanuts, whipped cream, a cherry and a Nutter Butter cookie. I'm sure you can tell by the description that this was a sugar overload, but delicious. I also got a pup cup for my pup, which is a small bit of vanilla ice cream with a dog treat on top. The ice cream was delicious and we had really good service my only gripe is the prices are a bit high. I paid $2.50 for a dog cup of ice cream - I just remember when that used to be like $.50 but I guess that's inflation for you. Overall, this is a great place with good ice cream and a nostalgic feel.

The food here is really good. I got their veggie wrap, fries, and dreamsicle shake. Best fries I…read morethink I've ever had. Only thing i didn't like was the clouds of mosquitoes outside but they do have a screened porch where you can wait for your order. Really friendly people, too. I'd go back.

Great soft serve and strawberry sundae ice cream. Quick service even though they were busy.read more

Great prices and great ice-cream! I've never had a bad experience here. The employees misunderstood…read moremy order once and fixed it without any hassle.

Great ice cream and great staff! Cute place, clean and friendly. The ice cream was delicious!read more

My whole family wanted ice cream after diner, my oldest said there was a place on the way back to…read moreour condo, well this is the place, it was great, everyone got ice cream they enjoyed, I actually had a strawberry malt, it was good, could have extra malt, anywho lots of flavors, and fries and hot dogs, like I said I ate before but a great place for that ice cream dessert. The place is put together nice with lots of seating, and it's all wood, with pictures of ice shanty's on the wall... and when you place your order and get your snacks quick. Oh and I saw the banana split, man, it was massive!!

5/5 Stars -- Ohio's Ice Cream Legend…read more By far the best place in Ohio to get fresh, amazing ice cream. I mean, Toft's Dairy has like 50 flavors--seriously, there's something for everyone. You can grab a cone, a cup, or even buy ice cream to take home for the family. And it's not just ice cream--they have milk, specialty drinks, and even fun merch like t-shirts. My personal favorite? Peanut Butter Cup + Peanut Butter Pretzel--absolute perfection. Creamy, nutty, salty, sweet... all the things you want in a summer treat. Sizes? They've got three, but honestly, the small is perfect: enough to satisfy that ice cream craving without going overboard. Medium is basically a full meal, so pace yourself. What makes it extra special for me: we know someone who works there (we met her at Kalahari), and she loves giving suggestions on flavor combos. Her tips always take a cone from great to legendary. And of course, there's the Cedar Point connection--stopping at Toft's after a day on the rides or after a big sporting event is pure nostalgia. Sticky fingers, huge smiles, and ice cream that tastes like summer memories. Bottom line: Toft's Dairy isn't just ice cream--it's a tradition, a memory, and hands-down the best sweet spot in Sandusky. You go once, and you'll be back again and again.

mmm... ice cream on a hot, humid day. is there anything better?…read more yes. if there's 30+ flavors to choose from. the portions are huge! thank you to the employee that warned me a medium waffle cone was 5 scoops of ice cream. my son and I opted to split a small waffle cone (still 3 scoops). he picked the Feeling Dangerous: chocolate ice cream with peanut butter swirls, brownies, and broken peanut butter cups. it was great! the dangerous part came an hour later when the sugar crash happened. definitely check them out when you're in Sandusky. (they have some other locations as well)

We took a day trip over to Port Clinton to walk the shores of Lake Erie and enjoy the sun set…read more Along the way I searched for an ice cream shop and Scooter's Dairy Bar came up on Waze. We decided to give it a shot and were pleased with our choice. Scooter's offers a wide variety of ice cream in both dairy and non-dairy varieties (contrary to the dairy bar name) for incredibly reasonable prices. The serving sizes were generous and the staff was super friendly. The parking situation isn't the greatest; however, there is a large lot just across the street that you can stop in to run over and get your treats. Check it out if you're in the area and craving the nostalgia of a small town ice cream shop

It's not the best ice cream nearby, but it's good. This is your nostalgic dairy shack of quick…read morefried hot food, drink treats, and ice cream desserts. They do carry the non-dairy Dole whip in orange flavor. The young staff were friendly and quite quick. Judging by the location, they cater to mostly the local neighborhood and nearby school functions foot traffic. They support the military with a discount. Parking lot is small, but plenty of street parking. The patio has about 6 tables with umbrellas. Area was clean and free of trash. A nice stop if you don't want to go stand in the other tourist lines with prices. #UpCloseSavor XP

Wow!!! Super cute and charming! My friends and I visited this adorable lake side ice cream shack…read morewhen at Catawba Island this summer! The staff were sweet and the ice cream was delicious! Since I love everything fruity, I got the lemon blueberry cheesecake flavor in the kids size, which was the perfect treat! They also offer sundaes, shakes, and malts if you're in the mood for something more decadent. The only thing I disliked was the wait, but the retro vibes and yummy ice cream made it well worth it! I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a fun dairy shed on a hot summer day!

I grew up coming to this ice cream stand. Three generations of my family has!…read more This year is no exception. Love the brightly painted seating, outdoor games, music playing, and super friendly service! The prices aren't super cheap, but I love supporting small businesses so it's worth it. They always have a Dole Whip which is the absolute BEST! This time was raspberry and it slaps.

The best chili dogs around, hands down. Love that the sauce is thick and mostly meat, and not that…read moresweet, runny tomato sauce other places use. Fries are always hot and fresh, and the Netty's Freeze is the BEST! Been coming here every season for 15 years and it's amazing every time.

Food is good. But the three tiny, paper-thin napkins they give you to tackle a fully loaded chili…read moredog with a soggy bun? Absolutely perfect. Nothing enhances the dining experience quite like trying to clean up a chili-covered crime scene with three squares of tissue paper. And if you're thinking, "No problem, I'll just wash my hands," you're in for another treat. The availability of a bathroom--or even a sink--is truly unsurpassed. Mainly because there isn't one. Good food, though. Just come prepared: bring your own napkins, wet wipes, and possibly a jug of water

When I came by, they were closing down for the season, and lots of the candy was half price, so I…read moreloaded up. That said, the regular prices weren't bad. Like, they were better than what you'd pay at an airport shop, which is amazing because they're on a friggin' island. Airports need to stop ripping people off. Anyway. The selection here is great. Not just a bunch of fudge and ice cream. They've got the hard stuff, like nerds and air heads and life savers. Stuff that GETS YOU THAT SUGAR. You know what I'm talking about.

Always looking for ice cream shops. They carry Tofts ice cream. They stay pretty busy but the…read moreservice was very quick. There is some seating outside and very little shade unless you walk across to the park.