It's a must stop by location! The big ole chicken is delicious and big enough to split for two. Even their mini sizes for I cream are very filling and the price is great. I love the chocolate midnight shake, but the IWU2 and Trojan sundae are pretty good as well. No free refills and water is self serve. The place does have a distinct old smell when you come in but the ice cream comes out quick and you have it with your meal or just pick it up after you are done eating which is awesome. I loved to grab ice cream and walk around town or Taylor but there's plenty of seating inside. read more

Ivanhoe's Drive In - Big ole chicken - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Upland, Indiana

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I don't understand the hype? We stopped by Ivanhoe's for lunch during a work trip. I've been told the place is supposed to be an "Indiana destination location"... I don't get it. Ivanhoe's was ok, but nothing special. It's like a rundown and dilapidated Culver's, but with a smaller menu and the food isn't nearly as good. We got there at 11:40 and it was busier than a one-legged man in a butt kicking contest... It was literally like an AARP Club in there (we were the young whipper snappers). The service was friendly, but it took 40 minutes for us to order and get our food... Their operations were super slow and inefficient. The food itself was alright (decent pork tenderloin) and they have an ice cream menu the size of Texas, but overall it just wasn't anything to write home about. Ivanhoe's is your quintessential podunk small town Indiana restaurant, which is cool but not worth all the hype... Good? Yes. Great? No. read more

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Ivanhoe's (Upland, IN) - it's shortcake season at Ivanhoe's!! That time has arrived! Ivanhoe's is now serving one of their most popular and delectable dishes. Beware...the crowds are big and the lines are long. But...it's worth the wait!! At the bottom is a medium sized cube of slightly warm shortcake. It is moist, sweet and slightly firm. The top of the cake has a thin layer of almost crispy granulated sugar - more sweetness! The bowl is piled high with fresh, lush, red strawberries. Some sweet, most firm and a little juicy. A good sized dollop of vanilla soft serve and whipped creme lay on top. The combination is delicious! It easily feeds more than one dessert lover for about $9.50. Strawberry Shortcake marks the start of spring season. Make a special trip to Upland to visit Ivanhoe's if you have never been there! read more

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I have very good memories of going to Ivanhoes through my youth. I have not been in a long while, and it was unfortunately not very good this time. I'm not sure when I'll be around Upland & available to come again. My Texan burger & all of our shakes were subpar. I don't recall ever having a bad shake there before, and this one was bad. I ate a few bites & started to feel nauseous. I ordered a strawberry milkshake with strawberries & light brownie bites. They put a large slice of chocolate cake in it, which is way too sweet for me, & it instantly melted the shake. It was not good, and I still don't feel well a few hours later. I'm not sure if something was off with their milk, strawberries, or the cake brownie thing they put in this. The wait was also very long, which I know is usual for them, nevertheless, the ice cream has not ever missed for me before today. read more

Ivanhoe's Drive In - Strawberry Milkshake with Chocolate Brownie Bites - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Upland, Indiana

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The food was good but once again the service was even worse than before. Not only was my order completely screwed up but the 2 people behind me picking up their orders were as well. They had to remake our entire meals again. They brought it to our table and walked away. Guess what ! This time they forgot one on our drinks. Another trip to the pick up area to get our drink. At least they didn't ask for a tip. Too bad the do have good food when they great the orders correct. And these are our future leaders. Oh dear lord protect us. read more

Ivanhoe's of Upland, Indiana, truly delivers an iconic, high-quality treat experience, making it a beloved local favorite. With an astounding selection of over 100 sundae flavors, the sheer variety is mind-blowing, guaranteeing a perfect flavor profile for every palate. Each visit, often enjoyed for a delightful lunch, proves that their commitment to excellence in their sweets is unwavering, consistently earning a perfect 10/10 for food quality. Situated near both Taylor University and Indiana Wesleyan University, it's clear why this establishment is a perpetual hub of deliciousness. Despite the fact that the parking lot often fills 15 minutes before opening and a 30-minute wait is typical, the excellent service (9/10) remains efficient and friendly, ensuring a pleasant visit. Parking itself is surprisingly easy to navigate. The atmosphere is very kid-friendly, drawing families from far and wide, though it's important for parents to note the lack of highchairs. Ivanhoe's has been a cornerstone of the Upland community, a cherished institution that perfectly embodies the spirit of a classic American ice cream parlor. Must-order: Any ice cream sundaes. I will be back! read more

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I've been here several times before, so my wife & I decided to drive up from Indy for a bite & a couple of shakes. We arrived in the afternoon to a full parking lot & dining area. Found parking & a booth right away. My wife got the grilled tenderloin with a coffee/heath bar shake. I went with the double cheddar bacon burger with a black raspberry shake w/ broken up sugar cone added. The tenderloin lacked flavor. It needed some seasoning. Salt, pepper, anything. Her shake was great, too. My burger was really good! As was my shake. It's funny, I managed to get pics of the menu, but when we got our food & shakes we were starving & forgot pics. Guess we'll just have to go again! read more

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The place is well taken care of, you get service with a smile, but the food is not what I expected. The serving were small for the price you pay and forgive me, the strawberry short cake wasn't what I thought it would be. read more

Be patient. The food comes out fresh and delicious. Never disappointed in the food.

they never answer the phone and terrible service. needs better management and hire more employees!!

Nice local vibe. Great sandwiches and Nachos Large portions AMAZING ice cream choices. Very cool read more

I remember this being a must-have when visiting friends at Ball State, so stopped back in with a buddy for his first time a few weeks ago. On the plus side it was a weekday afternoon and during a college break, so there was no line - a far cry from my memories of standing in line for 25 minutes for a bowl of ice cream in college. I had a chicken sandwich and then later a bowl of ice cream. The sandwich was good - not spectacular, but good. The ice cream was more topping than ice cream, and felt a little underwhelming. There are over 100 options so maybe not all of them are a winner and I made a bad choice. All in all, it was a find experience. I probably over-hyped my college memories (or had lower expectations at the time.) If you're in town, it's absolutely worth the visit. Hands down. But I'm not sure I'd make a special trip of it again. read more

Great quality food & ice cream. I've gone there for over 50 years. I grew up in Upland and attended Taylor, the sandwiches, milk shakes, fries, & union rings are my favorite read more

We drove an hour to come here and had a good time! The grilled tenderloin was delicious, although could use a little more seasoning. The chicken salad and fruit were also delicious. We got the strawberry shortcake and added hot fudge and cookie dough and we got the clown sundae. We had a good time. Can't wait to try a chocolate sundae next time! So crazy how they have 100 sundaes on their menu!! We love ice cream! read more

Ivanhoe's Drive In - Crazy clown sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Upland, Indiana

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With this being our son's final semester at BSU, my wife and I took him up to Ivanhoe's. It has been over 25 years since we've been. The menu is as overwhelming as I remember, 100 sundaes and 100 shakes to choice from. Where do you start? Go for something you won't find at the Dairy Queen or other ice cream shops. There are sandwiches and burgers on the menu too. My son and I split the lemon bar shake, and he also got chicken tenders. My wife got a strawberry shortcake sundae. The prices were affordable for the regular sized shake and the tenders at $5.85 each. The regular sized strawberry shortcake sundae was pretty steep comparatively at $10. Everything was good. Nothing stood out or made me want to come back again. The service ensured my lack of returning. The person taking our order was not friendly at all. Could not get her to crack a smile. It took 25 minutes to get our order! The strawberry short cake sundaes are prepped in advance, and there was plenty of staff. When it was finally time, they called my name. I stood where the sign read get drinks here. No one came. No one said anything. They then called my name again, so I moved to the back of the store where the kid give me my food and then muttered something to his co-worker about having to call my name twice. I do apologize for your inconvenience. I thought I was in the right place where the sign was. It's been so long since I've been here, and it will be a long time before I return. read more

Ivanhoe's Drive In - Lemon Bar shake and strawberry shortcake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Upland, Indiana

I love going to this place! The ice cream is an amazing treat to get over the weekend and the portions are HUGE. Amazing place to visit.

Classic American drive in restaurant! My wife and I stopped in Ivanhoe's as part of the Garfield statue tour and decided to have dinner. I had the classic pork tenderloin sandwich with onion rings and my wife had the nachos. The staff was super friendly and we got our food in a fair amount of time. The sandwich was perfect. The tenderloin was crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. This is an old school drive in and THAT is awesome! Lots of woodwork and a lot of local charm. We opted for ice cream after dinner and that did not disappoint. I ordered the Moosetracks shake and it was very good. How can peanut butter, peanut butter cups and chocolate chips be wrong? Great experience all the way around. read more

The tenderloin & taters tots were good. The service was also good. But, the only problem was the ambiance because it was kinda busy and where we were sitting was loud. read more

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Glad I stumbled upon this place, heading home to Indy from Ft Wayne. I was just going to get some fast food off I69, but did a quick Yelp search and this sounded interesting! So, it's not a drive in, just a restaurant. Lots of parking. Inside was packed. It wasn't clear for a newbie, but you order food on one side then the crowd was people waiting for their orders. Separate line for just ice cream orders. Also lots of tables to eat in. I saw some strawberry shortcake on tables so I knew that was a go. She asked ice cream or whipped cream? I said how much do they cost and she said 8.75 regardless, so I got both. Also onion rings. I asked the girl at the register what her favorite sandwich was and she didn't hesitate to say southwestern chicken, so that's what I ordered. She said breaded or fried and I said you tell me, and she said fried, so that's what I ordered too, ha. Waited a bit for food (it was crowded) the the youmg guy who filled my order was very nice. Strawberry shortcake is packaged well to travel. I ate out in the parking lot cuz I had my dog in the car. It was a total #yum. The dessert is enough for a few people. My hubs was happy when I got home with leftovers! Chicken sandwich had 2 good size filets in it and a nice sauce. Btw, menu lists literally 100 different milkshakes in print too small for me to read without glasses. Safe to say you can get whatever you can think of! #yum #ReviewsByRL read more

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Great snacks and shakes. Probably the best pasta salad I ever had. Portions are very generous. They outdoor picnic tables. Big parking lot.

I expected more. It was okay. The burger was okay. The loaded baked potato had no vegetables just a lot of sour cream & butter.

This place is a local gem. It's no wonder that every time I go (which isn't often enough), the place is packed. We went today for our splurge day and had the Texas Burger. It was a hot, cheesy, and BBQ-saucy smash burger. Then, rather than fries or onion rings, we went with the Nachos Supreme and were pleasantly surprised at the tasty taco meat, nacho cheese, and sour cream. While I recognized the salsa from a jar I've previously had, it was still very good! We followed up with a banana split. It was huge! Ivanhoes was more than willing to sub strawberry ice cream for vanilla and caramel for pineapple. We walked out feeling stuffed and very impressed! read more

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So unlike me to not get photos. I got the turtle sundae with caramel. It was absolutely the best sundae I've ever had! The hot fudge and caramel where so warm and gooey! The pecans were delicious, too! This is a huge Sunday. It is served in a pint plastic container for to the rim. My friend got a Banana split that was the size of a plate! I seriously cannot get over the sizes and taste of these heavenly treats! Who says you can't have ice cream for lunch? We did! This hidden gem is down the street from Taylor University. It's definitely worth the trip! I typically get the chicken salad with fruit. There is enough fruit to eat on for three days! They are serving sizes are huge! I am not complaining. I hope they do not change their sizes. With over 100 different ice cream flavors, there is something for everyone. Look for the statue of Garfield holding an ice cream cone right before you turn into their driveway. It's a great photo op. read more

Ivanhoe's is a staple near my home town. The food is average and the ice cream is good because they have 100's of choices. The ordering system and space within the building is an absolute nightmare when they are busy. It is such a problem that going here during actual meal times is horrible. Based on that alone, I would give it a one star. However, the food is good and the strawberry shortcake is the best I've ever had. read more

25 minute wait for 2 milk shakes to go?? I've heard good things - I wanted to wait... But we were taking a detour and didn't expect to be here! I'll have to plan this out next time! read more

We heard rave reviews about this place so we decided to stop in and try it out when we were in the area. I ordered the tenderloin which was decent but didn't live up to the hype. My wife ordered the nachos which were pretty decent but concession stand quality. While there wasn't anything bad about our meal or experience, there wasn't anything about the food that would be worth making the trip unless you're already in the area. The prices were very reasonable and the place was packed. read more

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Ivanhoe's has been a family favorite for decades. It's local, iconic and noteworthy. They sell food but honestly the ice cream, milkshakes and desserts are what bring us back. With 100 milkshake and sundae flavor combinations, the menu can be daunting but I consider that part of the fun. The strawberry shortcake receives my highest recommendation. I recently posted to another social media platform about our visit and that post received crazy amounts of attention with high praise for both Ivanhoe's and the strawberry shortcake. Expect lines. There is typically two lines. One for food and one for Ice cream. If you aren't sure about where to stand, ask. Everyone has always been friendly and responsive when we've visited. read more

Ivanhoe's Drive In - Strawberry Shortcake! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Upland, Indiana

It wouldn't be Indiana if a place that is known for their ice cream sundaes and milkshakes didn't also serve nachos, burgers, and salads. With that being said, I'd take a look at the menu before you get here because there are over 120 flavors of milkshakes and sundaes, so you'll either have to make a decision on the spot or just close your eyes, put your finger on the wall, and go with whatever your finger lands on. It's solid. It's a small spot with a decent amount of seating, but there's chairs, tables, and booths for you to enjoy a quick meal or an abnormally sized sundae. Try all the flavors and join the Hall of Fame. A Garfield statue sits outside for a photo-op. Welcome to Upland. read more

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Ivanhoe's Drive-In is probably what we'd call a Marion/Upland institution. It's primarily known as an ice cream joint and as I found myself wheeling through the Marion area on a Tenderness Tour it was a place that my roadie for the day insisted I needed to visit. As I had been wheeling for the day and had no obligations for the evening, ice cream sounded good and off we went. Ivanhoe's has been owned by the same trio since 1965. It was formerly Wiley's Drive-In. It's actually part of the Garfield Trail, a trail of roadside stops commemorating Garfield creator Jim Davis (who's from nearby Fairmount). There are I think about a dozen stops on the Garfield Trail - each one has a photo op type statue of Garfield. I tend to be a little hit-and-miss with these smaller town iconic spots. Often times, it seems like they're iconic precisely because they're unique enough that they stand out in a smaller town. This is at least partially true with Ivanhoe's, a restaurant for fairly average food with slightly above average ice cream that is most notable because they have about 100 different flavors of shakes, sundaes, and ice cream. They serve up burgers, tenderloin sandwiches, a famous chicken salad (I'm not sure how chicken salad gets famous), meal-size salads, etc. It's the kind of place where there seems to be an assumption that you know how things work - for example, they have a separate line for ice cream but there's not really much present that's telling you that. You have to figure it out. This likely works fine for locals, but if you're drawn in by its reputation as a destination spot then it can be a little frustrating. Fortunately, I was with someone who'd been there multiple times and didn't have much of a hassle. Plus, the line was long enough that I had time to peruse their menu of flavors. The tenderloin sandwich has some notoriety to it - I found it fairly mid-range. It was good, but not great. The ice cream was definitely enjoyable. The employees were enthusiastic and helpful. The line was somewhat narrow for a wheelchair, but it worked. A good majority of the tables worked well for a wheelchair, as well. As a fun fact, they have what's called the "100 Club." If you try all 100 of their flavors, you get a t-shirt and your name on a plaque in the restaurant. I've heard hit-and-miss things about the pandemic experience here, so that's something that might be worth checking out. I'm personally enjoying mostly drive-thru or carry-out meals these days, though occasionally I'll have a meal on a well spaced patio. I honestly don't remember the flavor of ice cream I got - knowing me, it was some variation of chocolate or cookies and cream - my usual go to flavors. I enjoyed my experience at Ivanhoe's - if you're in the Grant County area, it's easily a place to stop for the Garfield experience and for some ice cream. It's not really what I'd consider a destination drive unless you want to do the entire Garfield Trail or visit Fairmount where you can also check out some James Dean spots. 3-stars for me sounds about right - I'd say this is a bit oversold, but still enjoyable. It's mostly staffed by high schoolers. I won't rush back, but I'd definitely visit again when I'm in the area. read more

I was on a motorcycle ride with a friend and he introduced me to Ivanhoe's. This is a destination for many motorcycle riders in the area. I can see that it's also a destination for everyone else in the area, as there was a massive line! They serve regular food, as well as ice cream (which is the highlight of the show). We all ordered sundaes and it took us 30 min. to get ours because of the long line, but we were happy to wait. The wait was definitely worth it. I had the Black Forest sundae and it was the perfect blend of sauce and ice cream. To be honest, they have ruined regular store bought ice cream for me, and I will definitely go back when I'm in the area. The staff was super friendly, and with how busy they were they handled the commotion with ease. I highly recommend stopping here if you're in the area. read more

Ivanhoe's Drive In - Black Forest Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Upland, Indiana

Food was great and lots of it! We received our food quickly! Saw this restaurant on a Visit Indiana site! Felt like a down home restaurant or a local favorite place! Not many people there when we got there (about 10 minutes after they opened) but was packed when we left! read more

If you want ice cream and are in the area this is the place to go! It is a simple dining room with a order counter and a pick up counter. No frills just fast food and ice cream, ice cream, and ice cream. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MANY SHAKE AND SUNDAES on a menu! They also have burgers, chicken, sandwiches, and nachos! To go with it they have fries, onion rings, and tater tots! I ordered a breaded tenderloin and onion rings. The sandwich was a bit overcooked (as you can see in the picture) but the onion rings were oh so very yummy as well as my friends tater tots! When we arrived it was super busy and we waited in a long line that wrapped around the dining room to place our order at the counter and pay. They could really use a second cashier up front to speed up the process. But all in all it was yummy and well worth the visit. read more

Ivanhoe's Drive In - Breaded Tenderlion and Onion Rings - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Upland, Indiana

I had been told that I had to go here if I was in Upland. We ordered pick up for lunch. I ordered the chicken salad. It was a chunky sweeter chicken salad that really hit the spot. I got a large container of mixed fruit with it that was fresh and perfect. I was told you can order two different sizes. I got the 3/4 size and it was plenty. My husband had the turkey club and enjoyed it also. The next day we were at a luncheon that was serving soft serve ice cream. It was incredibly rich and decadent. I was told that the mix had come from Ivanhoes. DELICIOUS. It was funny because I was teased because I made a big bowl of it. The reality was that it was so good that I could have eaten twice the amount I had. I look forward to trying one of their milkshakes when I am in town next. read more

If you want ice cream then it's a good place, if you want food it's a no go. Idk what has happened the last couple years but it just doesn't taste good. Especially for the price. read more

Best food in UpLand! My favorite is the Texan bbq burger its delicious i get it every time my girlfriend loves there potatoes there HUGE and ice cream and milkshakes are really good great service i read more

There isn't any way that Ivanhoe's is a 5 star business, their food is great, their ice cream is fantastic, their service is tremendous. I would highly recommend everyone come check it out for yourself! read more

Great Food ad Wonderful Service!!! Always glad to go there. Great place for meeting friends!

What can you say I don't think I have ever had anything bad here. Homemade chicken salad and fruit amazing Winter they have soup that you can get in a bread bowl and homemade chili is won Pasta salad is wonderful read more

We got several sundaes and milkshakes and we all thought they were delicious! I had a burger as well and it was pretty good but definitely got overshadowed by dessert. Try to look at the menu ahead of time to decide what you want. read more

One of the best burgers I've had. I'm always on the hunt for the "best burger" and I've never been disappointed with theirs. Not a fan of crinkle cut fries, but theirs are crispy and good. Staff is always friendly and helpful even tho the place is most always inundated with customers. Finding a seat is always a challenge. Not because they don't have much seating but because it's always that busy. Let's talk about the ice cream. The line to order from their two full pages (in very small print) of assorted ice cream offerings is most usually just as long if not longer than the line to order sandwiches, etc. The servings are plenteous so I most usually opt for the mini. It's not mini. They just call it that. More than enough for me and I absolutely love ice cream. Highly recommend this place to everyone. You won't be disappointed. read more