This place is within walking distance of my home and I finally took the opportunity to stop. I wound up getting an Oreo Avalanche which I thought was very good. The custard was just plain Jane vanilla with Oreo pieces in it and the custard was very tasty. I think they also have a satisfactory amount of Oreo and that's not the case at a lot of other spots. My friend went with a simple milk shake and he said it was thick and pretty tasty. This spot also offers burgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, and looked good. The staff running the place appeared to all be young, which sometimes spells disaster at places, they were all exceptionally friendly and on top of everything going on. We definitely enjoyed the food and folks and plan on going back again. read more

The staff was super quick and friendly, they had wonderful recommendations. The banana split was the best that my husband ever had. My kids loved their cones with sprinkles. They have an area out back that you can sit with turf and tables in the front with umbrellas to shield you from the sun in the hot summer months. read more

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I used to love this ice cream and it was good for a long time. Then it was sold and they changed the ice cream recipe to the cheaper recipe and it is not even close. The food is cold anytime I get it. They also changed the original name of the avalanche a classic to a twister. They also close even earlier than normal before winter. Not a fan. read more

Surprisingly good, especially the fries and milkshake. The sign says, "a Pittsburgh tradition," but I would add "a tradition of good food." The fries had a clean and fresh made taste. I could order anything I liked with my burger. The whole restaurant has a great 1950's vibe. I liked that I could bundle items together and save money. The staff was courteous and helpful. read more

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Ok, I have to be honest. Things for me are a train wreck. I'm so sorry to do this.... I've been coming to this business since 1996. We've had our ups and downs but you were always amazing... that is.... until... I'm sad (glad?) to say the place sold. I'm glad the old owner got what he needed and Natrona Heights / Freeport get to have an ice-cream place, BUT Sorry for the all-caps, but my "Bold" button ain't here. Here's my problem with what's happened -- what's replaced Del's -- what's to be expected instead: while similar to old "Del's" unfortunately the vanilla custard JUST IS NOT THE SAME. Della's 1990s/2000s custard: White. So much sugar you flew to the moon. Amazing vanilla flavor, probably from real beans. What they have now: Yellow. Not as much sugar. Smaller portion. Vanilla extract. Yes, they've turned Del's Custard into Soft Serve. :( The Del's custard I came to love and eat ABOVE ALL OTHERS and WOULD DRIVE AN HOUR TO EAT ON A REGULAR BASIS, the one that I recommend appear in the trendy 2018 'Scratch' Restaurant Celebration of Natrona Heights, the one that I brought all of my friends to, the one I used to gush about with the relatives in New York and Virginia, has been RUINED. It's not the new menu or the clean "marketing", the fresh paint on the bench or the transparent, soulless windows and printed signs, it's that the damn custard ain't the same. Also, WHERE ARE THE PARFAITS? I always ordered one. I liked the Kit Kat. They would give me CHOCOLATE AND CARAMEL. The man would basically fill half the cup with candy then drizzle chocolate on that candy then put custard on the top of that candy until it was as high as the large cone AND THEN DRIZZLE CHOCOLATE AND WHIPPED CREAM AND A CHERRY. (I always said, "No cherry, please", but the rest was smashing.) I GOT A MEDIUM ("regular") IN A CUP. WHY IS THIS MEDIUM SO DAMN SMALL. IT LOOKS LIKE A SMALL. Also, the new slogan "Della's: A Pittsburgh Tradition" is a stretch. Della's is FAR from Downtown Pittsburgh (a good 35 minutes). I lived in the city for 25 years until recently and no one has heard of Della's or Del's Custard. The only reason I knew about it is when I was younger I was introduced to it while working nearby in Sarver. We had to drag them out there. The fact that they were included in "Scratch Restaurant Tour" is precisely because I shared the story of Della's with the owner. And Scratch itself is not all that important (it's a new trendy restaurant in Troy Hill area.) Della's : A Pennsylvania Tradition would be less of a lie. I guess I will just have to lose weight or visit Glen's :( *sniff sniff* No reason to come here now. read more

If you are wanting to be tastebud satisfied, Della's is the place. We had the Strawberry Shortcake, Vanilla, and a Pup Cup (cutest treat ever). We all finished our cones and cup and wished we would have ordered larger sizes. You'll be happily delighted!! read more

Honestly, this has been here so long, it is a mainstay. I remember the exact cone I asked for when I was roughly 10 years old, and when I stopped, the memory was just as amazing. I remember vaguely that there was hard serve ice cream, cinnamon, and that was not more, but the ice cream still tastes as good as you want it, and it is refreshing to see a local ice cream stand still here - very awesome. read more

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I've cream was good but food was horrible! I asked for the cheese to my fries to be separate bc I was traveling, they did not listen! I ordered two double cheeseburgers... on top of it taking forever, one of the burgers was completely raw! I always past this place and wanted to try it bc it has the same name as my mother and I'm completely disappointed!! They had so many employees in the back not doing anything! I didnt feel welcomed and my food was horrible! I tried to call and nobody answered both times I called! read more

They get 4 Stars because it's a family business that has lasted 50 years and there custard is excellent. They still use the same custard making machines as they did when they started. It's an older place and doesn't have all the different items they gave had in the past but it's still worth stopping to get a custard. You can get a large custard cone for under $4.00 no tables to eat it at but there are some benches along the parking lot. read more

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Ice cream was tasty till I found a piece of the glove in it . Did not say much for whoever made the sundae nor the ice cream..

The best!! I've never really like custard but wanted to try it- absolutely loved it!! Food and custard is amazing!!!!

I wish they were that should be open till 9 PM like their sign says I work till slightly after eight and can never get there until like 8:45 I drove past tonight it was 949 the lights are off the girls cleaning up. What's the point of saying open tonight till 9 pm on a Friday if going to close early, Didn't really want to go to Dairy Queen with the dog and I will go there read more

if you haven't been there lately, time to go again!! new owners have done a great job improving every aspect of this place!

Del's used to be the place to go. I stopped last season for a chocolate cone. Not only was it the worst tasting cone I ever had from there, but there was also a sour smell inside that you could smell while you were at the window. Never again. read more