This is a must stop for cyclists on the Paul Bunyan Trail! They have fantastic ice cream and wonderful service. The trick is to find it. It's behind Main Street. read more

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Ice cream. Ice cream. Ice cream!!!!!!! There is nothing like being on vacation and finding a local ice cream shop in a small town. Love the small town feel. It is right on the main road through town, you cant miss it. We parked out front and there is outdoor seating under the overhang of the building. You step inside and there is tables and seating but the service counter is set in an "L" shape. Malt shoppe vibes as you start at the one end of the counter and start to drool over all the options. Multiple people behind the ice cream counter. We asked opions and were even able to try a couple flavors. Our group of 6 adults and 2 kids was quickly and happily addressed. Everyone got everything they wanted. Most got the waffle cones. They even split a single scoops worth of ice cream into 2 flavors for me. You round the counter and pay. There are hot meal options on the menu. There is take out or order in. There is a lot going on in this little place. We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Worth the stop, worth the money, worth the smiles. read more

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We came to the Big Dipper for a last weekend of summer hooray with family while visiting up north. Nice little slice of family-owned Americana serving ice cream, pie, and a small menu serving sandwiches, burgers, salads, and soup. There was a lot of ice cream to choose from as well as the pie menu. You definitely eat dessert first here because the choices vastly outnumber their lunch/dinner menu. If you are the mood though for a burger or chicken sandwich you will find something to eat. The wait time was very long for what we ordered (2 burgers, 2 chicken salad sandwiches, and a side of fries). It was their last day of business before wrapping it up for the season and they were packed with people so that was probably what affected it, but I honestly didn't feel it necessary to wait almost 40 minutes for lunch. Oh well, food was OK once we got it. read more

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Cute little place. I asked for one scoop but they filled up the plastic. Very good ice cream at a great price.

A sweet small town/lake town ice cream shop. 35 flavors, They also actually counseled my kids that the large might be too large, but my 13-year-old son thought it was just perfect! It was clean, not terribly fast, but otherwise very good. read more

Big Dipper - Happy teenagers - Hot Dogs Near Me - Hackensack, Minnesota

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Ice cream selection is good, but the facility is dirty, especially the floor. Doesn't look like it's been cleaned this year! Staff has a long way to go to live up the previous owners. read more

So many flavor and size options! Perfect for every member of the family! Toddlers got a baby size cup of strawberry and kids vanilla cone, husband got a dairy free cup of mango sorbet, and this mama got a two scoop chocolate dipped waffle cone with Java chip and moose tracks (treat your self!) yum! Definitely a great place to stop before heading out on the lake! read more

Big Dipper - Chocolate dipped waffle cone with moose tracks and Java chip. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Hackensack, Minnesota

Great service, excellent people, awesome location. Only weird thing is, they don't accept credit or debit cards. Only cash

Favorite little ice cream shop up north. You know it's summer when they open their doors and start piling large scoops of ice cream to enjoy on how summer days. With a great variety of flavors there should be a flavor for everyone. They also have pies for those who don't like frozen cream (who the heck doesn't like ice cream?). Also if you are looking for lunch they do also have classic American favorites. Burgers, well seasoned fries and crispy chicken tenders. A fun place to stop if you are headed up 371 especially if you have little ones or if you want to cool off on the upcoming summer days! And who knows you may make stopping by this little shop a tradition like my family and I have! read more

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The only place I can find Superman ice cream. Young staff are always so pleasant and we are never disappointed. Such a great treat in the tiny town of Hack!! Better enjoy it while they are open as they are seasonal!! For the little humans they offer tiny cones! read more

I used to come to this place a lot when I was a kid, when it was called scoops! I haven't been back in forever but recently returned! They have great ice cream, and a bunch of super unique flavors. My favorite ice cream flavor is Cotton Candy, which I cannot find anywhere in Europe :( . But they had it!! It was delicious and a small was $2.75 and the small was a pretty good sized serving. I think this place is extremely reasonable for their prices, granted I live in Paris and used to live in NYC, so I find this place super cheap. I have never actually ate their food besides ice cream, but I would highly recommend stopping here for ice cream! read more

Big Dipper - cotton candy ice cream. small cone $2.75 - Hot Dogs Near Me - Hackensack, Minnesota

Great pie!!! Friendly service and very convenient! Can't wait to go back. Highly recommended.

Thee go to destination for your evening cruise or a relaxing stop as you pass through town. Great ice cream, pie, sandwiches. Friendly staff and abundant seating inside or outdoors. read more

Good burgers, good ice cream...must stop if you are in the area. Lines were out the door so bring patience. read more

Big Dipper - Burgers and ice cream...what can be better? - Hot Dogs Near Me - Hackensack, Minnesota

They serve Kemps ice cream, and it all looked good. But that isn't what got my interest up. The pies looked picture perfect. I got 2 slices of the last peach pie of the year. Had it for dessert at the hotel. It was one of the best I had. Light, flaky crust like it should be. The filling was fabulous. Can't wait to get it next year. read more

I grew up coming to Hackensack so we still call it "Scoops"-- it's original name. I'd love to see homemade ice cream opposed to just Kemp's. Nonetheless, "Scoops", is a cabin visit staple. read more

Super friendly staff. Nice variety of ice cream. Excellent home made pies. Cool retro 50s diner type decor.

Best ice cream in Hackensack! Favorite summer spot, we boat into town and get ice cream every time we're in town. Always order from outside, way faster than waiting in line inside. read more

First time visit from California to the Big Dipper and we very pleased with the overall service, food and cleanliness. Check it out!! read more

Big Dipper - California Burger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Hackensack, Minnesota

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Great burgers, fries, onion rings, sundaes and cones! What a treat!we found something for everyone. They don't take credit cards. Toasted buns, hard to find ice cream flavors, a hard working staff that smiles through a busy lunch rush on a holiday weekend. We will be back! Maybe even tomorrow :) read more

Americana at its best! True home-town Burger/ice-cream Shoppe. Friendly service, great food, inexpensive. They serve ice cream flights, which gets you seven different flavors! A great idea to sample the variety of great ice cream while you're there. Their pie is outstanding and homemade. Great banana splits! read more

Big Dipper - Hot Dogs Near Me - Hackensack, Minnesota

Super great burgers and black licorice chip ice cream. Can't wait until next summer.

We dropped our Scamp off for repairs in Backus and headed to Hackensack to see what we could find for lunch. Someone suggested the Big Dipper, so we went. Awesome! Fresh salad with very fresh vegetables, fantastic burger with more fresh vegetables. The service is outstanding. We really enjoyed having lunch here and are going to make a point of going back soon. read more

Great place for burgers and ice cream. One of the kids' favorite places in the Hackensack area. The mango cream floats are terrific! Great staff who are always friendly and patient with the kids. Will definitely be coming back frequently. read more

This place is priced for tourists. Everything is extra so u can easily end up with a $10 burger. Chicken salad sandwich was very skimpy. Great ice cream selection. read more

The food is always sooooo good here my favorite is the pork tenderloin.and save room for some delicious ice cream another awesome meal this place is great read more

Great lunch place - Burgers - Soups and of course ice cream. Also the Pie - don't forget the pie!! Duane and Jen go out of there way to make certain every customer is happy if possible. Clean - family orientated - great summer stop. read more

The best! Grab a cone and sit outside in the sunshine! Try the pie!

Love the new owner, fabulous service, and extended hours until 10pm for ice cream! The old ice cream parlor feel with the tin ceiling tiles is fun. My kids loved the tables inside, but begged to sit outside under the tents and the largest Hershey syrup cans they have ever seen. Can't wait to come back! read more

Delicious ice cream choices and even several non dairy options! Hamburgers, fries, onion rings, chicken strips were all perfectly cooked and yummy. read more

Love the sandwiches, the ice cream & especially the people that run the place. So glad the are open for the summer.

My family of 17 came in during 4th of July weekend. We ate dinner and had ice cream after. The burgers were awesome and the seasoning on the fries was the best. The service though was top notch. They had a steady stream of customers and our order of 17 was ready in no time. They definitely run a tight ship and have mastered the busy times. The patio tables outside are perfect for the short summer months. I highly recommend stopping in for lunch/dinner or just ice cream. The worst part was deciding between all their delicious flavors! read more

We stopped in and were very happy we did. The pork tenderloin sandwich was wonderful, as was the soup. The kids loved the big selection of ice cream. And it was nice to find a place open on Sunday as well! read more