We had a great time here. The setting in the trees is beautiful. We went for an ice cream cone and didn't realize they have a large food menu and a huge ice cream menu. The service is great for how busy they were. Almost every table was full. read more

Jigger Shop - Hot fudge sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania

It gives me no pleasure to write this review, but the Jigger Shop was very poor this afternoon. On the plus side, all the teenage help was friendly and smiling. The place seemed reasonably clean and it was fairly busy. The ice cream line was long and the food line was short. The cheesesteak was...... okay. Barely. You would go broke selling cheesesteaks like that in Philadelphia, but it was kinda sorta half decent. Maybe. The cheeseburger was the worst ever. I told my girlfriend the onion slice was the best part of it. The patty was small and tasteless. Was it microwaved? Seemed like it. Bun was lousy and not toasted. Lettuce and tomato - trash. The cheese was okay. McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King aren't any good, but this burger wasn't even close to those low standards. Again, it gives me no pleasure to give a one star review to the Jigger Shop or anyplace else. But they fully deserve it. read more

The Jigger Shop has existed in Mt Gretna for probably 100 years at this point. My grandpa, who was born in 1911 came here, my mom, now 88 came here, and I brought my boys here. It is named for its large sundae concoction that contains a jigger of this and a jigger of that. It is french vanilla icecream, butterscotch or chocolate syrup, creamy marshmallow and malt. It is sickeningly sweet! My grandpa always got their peach icecream. My mom likes the sandblast. But for me, I gotta get the butterscotch jigger! They have an extensive icecream and sundae menu. In a separate line you can order food including hotdogs, fries and other summer fare. The jigger shop now has expanded with a large outdoor patio and a covered patio section, tables under the canopy of trees and decent indoor seating as well. We were there when the rain was just holding off, so we sat outside in the covered patio area. Up there on the mountain it tends to be cooler much of the time. Mt Gretna has been a summer cottage vacation spot for many decades with a lake and beach area, mini golf, roller skating and the playhouse with all sorts of performances. My mom remembered seeing Charlton Heston sitting on one of the cottage porches back in the 1940s. So in reality, the Jigger Shop is a multi generation family tradition and for that reason alone it is always a special treat to come here. And the consistency of icecream offerings means I can enjoy an old fashioned sundae that my great grandparents once enjoyed, made just the same way. The Jigger Shop is a summertime legacy and one you will want to experience if you are in the area. read more

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The experience is really cool but the prices, food and ice cream are expensive and mediocre. The baked Alaska was very disappointing and not made correctly. The "beignets" were not beignets. More like funnel cake donuts. 5 onion rings for $9 and no sauce or taste. $12 for a spicy chicken smaller than what you would get at Wendy's. $5 for a diet coke. None of it was particularly good. Everything is ala carte too. It just isn't worth it and very disappointed. Not sure how people can defend it. read more

We went mid-afternoon on Mother's Day and thankfully, it wasn't too crowded. It was also more organized because they had specific lines for ice cream and hot food. It's still the cute shaded space that hasn't changed much in years, but I love it. This was my first visit this season and I don't remember the pricing being as high as it currently is. Sundaes were over $10. My SIL got a peanut butter milkshake that was over $8. Because it was Mother's Day I chose the S'mores sundae complete with a fire. So cute, but for $24 I won't order it again. Yes, you get to keep the mug, but it isn't worth $24. I still love this place even with the high prices. My husband and daughter shared fries, and he got a cheeseburger and a drink - he told me he thought that cost $24. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because I thought the pricing was high. read more

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Went here since the mid 60"s, as a teenager, father and grandfather, until 2 years ago when the prices skyrocketed and portions & service plummeted. The final straw was the owner forcing the ice cream gals to WEIGH each ice cream dish and sundae (check ALL of their website & online reviews, many folks are pissed to see the weighing of ice cream). It's bad enough that they still use cheap Jack & Jill ice cream but weighing each serving?! I have never seen anything so petty in food service, especially in front of the paying customers! There are other choices. Try Patches, a couple miles towards Lebanon for super great ice cream, right on their farm or Colebrook Crossings, a couple miles towards E-Town, for good food & cold treats and they are reasonably priced! read more

Food was good the place was packed they serve food and ice cream and there are too different lines I didn't know the ice cream is homemade read more

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The Jigger Shop is not a Mt. Greta hidden gem-- it's a well-known destination in the area. Offering a food menu, hand dipped ice cream, soft serve, and other treats like beignets, there is something for everyone. Mt. Gretna is a summer resort/vacation town, so prices are a little steep (especially when it comes to specialty sundaes) but portions are large and definitely sharable. Avoid peak times, like super hot days and afternoons and evenings, when the shop is absolutely filled to capacity with long lines. Service is still fast, with a lot of workers behind the counter, and there is quite a bit of indoor and outdoor seating. If all of the seating is occupied, there are also benches available nearby. Free guest wifi is also available. read more

Jigger Shop - Hand dipped ice cream ("Monster Cookie") - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania

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The Jigger Shop is reliably good, it never changes. I am happy they use reusable tableware and staff to clear your table. (Please tip!) I'm less happy that the Peach Melba sundae had a canned peach, not a fresh one when we are in peach season. Still yummy! read more

Stumbled upon "The Jigger Shop" while visiting Mt. Gretna and was pleasantly surprised. Open only a few months out of the year, this retro Icecream joint serves quality sundaes, pastries, and American fare. The classic "Jigger" sundae was loaded with homemade marshmallow, toasted nuts, vanilla Icecream, and your choice of butterscotch or chocolate sauce (I went with butterscotch). Overall, the sundae was extremely sweet but a bit overpriced (there is definitely a touristy aspect to the place). The beignets were good, and the service was friendly and speedy. Overall, a fun place to go while visiting --but I wouldn't say it's the best Icecream I've had in central PA. 4/5 stars read more

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The Jigger Shop. This place was POPPIN' when we walked by so my buddy and I knew we had to give it a try. There was a line wrapped around and almost through the door when we got there, but it went faster than my decision on what to get off the menu. With a bunch of teenagers working their butts off behind the counter, they were servicing the customers like a well oiled, friendly, smiling machine. The shop looks like it was pulled straight of the 1930s - cute, quaint, well lit, welcoming. Tons of seating inside and benches outside to enjoy your dessert on a nice warm day. I saw someone carrying out something on fire, so I attempted to get that. I ordered the flambé apple dessert, which she proceeded to light on fire behind the counter. Her work, nothing short of Picasso-level artistry. I'm t tasted phenomenal. That perfect mix of hot and cold. Such a great shop in the middle of Mt. Gretna. I recommend this place even if you're not in the area. It's worth a visit. read more

Jigger Shop - "I only order vanilla and sprinkles" - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania

Jigger Shop is nestled in the town of Mt. Gretna. It's been there for a very long time. They have a inside-outside Eating arrangements. You order your Own food whether on QRC or standing at counter. They have food or ice cream. They are known for "Jigger Sundae" They make specialty sundaes! Most Sundaes average $9-10 The place is clean & friendly. Mt. Gretna is known for the open air theater, Lake, art show, and cottages. read more

I don't usually write reviews but feel compelled to In this instance. It's been a couple years since my wife and I went to the Jigger shop so we took the grandkids. We used to go there all the time but today I was shocked at the prices and disappointed in the product. My wife ordered the peanut butter cup special sundae that was over $15 (that ended up having a couple scoops of ice cream and a huge pile of whipped cream) and the kiddies ordered milk shakes at over $8 ea. I then ordered a flambé sundae that was made before the other Items so by the time the rest of the order was filled and I paid, all I was left with was puddle of melted ice cream soup. I'm giving one star for the ambience since that hasn't changed and is nice. Given the ridiculous prices ($15 for a sundae, over $50 for the four of us), the meager serving of ice cream in my wife's sundae, and the fact that I couldn't tell how much ice cream was in my flambé since it was completely melted by the time I paid, I'm going elsewhere with my hard-earned money and will NEVER go back there again. read more

Ahhh the classic standby for ice cream or a quick meal in Mount Gretna. Only one big problem. The food and the ice cream are basically ok and average, but it is the only game in town so it's pretty popular at all times. The problem seems easy to solve with just a little bit of creative effort. In this beautiful natural setting, and among the members of this environmentally, friendly community, it seems absurd that the servers behind the counter each separately handle each order and the payment transaction, there's very little opportunity for efficiency and, they have to change gloves after every order! The plastic waste is far far more than it needs to be, and I would hope that the owners or the community would wake up a bit I love Mount Gretna read more

We went to the Jigger Shop hope for a reasonably priced snack. We found the food and ice cream to be far too expensive. I'm surprised they have customers at the prices they charge. If others are like us, after receiving sticker shock, their customer base will surely be shrinking. Bob M read more

Sooo cute. So lovely. Outdoors with a huge deck. But they are also home of a $16 sundae, a burger that was served cold with a side of nasty, but at least the fries were only $6 and made 2 hours ago were limp and gross which took my mind off the awful burger. Talk about running a place into the ground. read more

As a fourth-generation patron of the Jigger Shop it gives me tremendous displeasure to write this review. Since Chuck Allwein left, the quality and service have plummeted while pricing recklessly soars. The current management has the audacity to charge $15 for a sundae. You stand there like a complete idiot as employees WEIGH out your ice cream. I can't recall ever being so insulted by an establishment. I can buy a half gallon of their cheap ice cream for half the price. I ordered an iced cappuccino and watched them charge me $8 to run coffee through a keurig-like machine, then pour it over ice and milk. My $8 went straight in the trash. For years the Jigger Shop would be heaving with patrons day and night, eager to have the opportunity to enjoy fine ice cream and sundaes paired with the nostalgia of Mount Gretna. Visiting over this Memorial Day Weekend the place was quiet. Hopefully the MGMT figures out how they've ruined the Allwein's hard-earned reputation. Until then...I'll be heading straight to Fox Meadows Creamery for amazing food, service, and ice cream. One mans bust is another's opportunity. read more

A place for ice cream, not for food. So I'll just go ahead and get the negative out of the way. The food is overpriced and really bad. The fries are great, but other than that, be warned. This is not a place to go for a good dinner. If the prices were cheaper, the lack of quality might be justified. The food is about the quality of a community college kitchen. That being said, the ice cream and sundaes are fantastic. I've had almost every sundae on the menu, and let me tell you, they are ALL delicious. If you want alterations, the serving girls are attentive and go out of their way to make sure you are happy with your order. They made me a S'mores Milkshake, something they had never made before. WOWZERS IT WAS TASTY!!! The creativity of this place deserves to be commended. This is a relaxing, wonderful place to get a sundae, milkshake, or scoop. Oh, and get the frosted Birch Beer. Just do it. :) read more

Jigger Shop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania

A MUST DINE! Due to COVID there is plentiful outdoor seating and they are taking all precautions when placing orders. Very organized manner to get food. Two separate lines for ice cream vs regular food. Lines moved swiftly even though there were a lot of people. So many options for icecream. Will have to return and try some more! I ordered the strawberry shortcake sundae (I was hoping for more "cake" but icecream flavor and creaminess made up for it). Boyfriend ordered the apple fritter sundae and was amazing (better than mine). So excited to try more flavors! Also service was amazing, the girls at the counter were very sweet and helpful with recommendations. read more

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Great ice cream treats but the prices are crazy expensive. Worth a try but won't be your regular place.

Unfortunately our vanilla and chocolate milkshakes this afternoon tasted as if they were just cups of milk and chocolate milk, respectively. After waiting nearly 10 minutes (other guests appeared to be served much quicker for some reason), we were pretty bummed out. The Jigger Shop is generally a great place for ice cream, but they really missed the mark today. Our milks were thrown in the trash before crossing Pinch Road read more

Ridiculous pricing for Basic food and ice cream. Definitely a place trying to take advantage of tourism.

So, I went in with high expectations. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I found this place to be a pretty run of the mill ice cream shop with a retro vibe. The whole area of Mt. Gretna feels like a wooded hideaway, which is quite nice. We stopped by on a Friday around 1:30 or so thinking it would be an off time for much traffic. There were still a LOT of people around. Everyone was abiding by mask and social distancing guidelines, so that was nice. There were multiple signs reminding guests of both masks and distancing. Getting through the line to order took probably 10 minutes, which isn't bad, but something to keep in mind if you have kiddos along. My initial plan when I was checking out their website was to go for a CMP (chocolate, marshmallow, peanut) sundae. I used to LOVE them as a kid and haven't had one for years (decades?!). When we got closer to ordering, I saw the CMPs were nearly $8! No thanks. Instead, my husband and I both got regular (two scoop) ice creams in dishes. I got toffee bar crunch and he got mint chocolate chip. Both came with two mini pretzels on top. Our total was $7 something - MUCH more reasonable. We ate outside - there are ample benches and tables in the nearby wooded area. Even for being pretty busy, people were still able to find tables a good distance apart. Overall, it was a cute once-in-a-decade stop, but I won't be rushing to go back anytime soon. I enjoyed my food from the nearby Mt. Gretna Hideaway MUCH more. read more

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I am an ice cream fanatic. I love visiting new places and the vibe of the Jigger Shop is pretty darn amazing. I am very fond of the whole vibe of the Mt Gretna/Campmeeting area. The Jigger Shop has so much history in the area (over 100 years!) and lends itself well to the small town feel. I love it's inside/outside set up. The sundaes are serious business. These kids will flambé, make brown butter, or fresh donuts TO ORDER. The item pictured is an off the menu creation. Fresh donut on the bottom topped with mocha-something ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream. Yum. No issues with doing a custom order. I am reserving 5 stars until I've tried the kitchen side of this joint and can make an overall assessment. The Jigger Shop will definitely become a summer staple for me from here on out! read more

Jigger Shop - Made to order sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania

My review is for their ice cream and the tranquil atmosphere. This place is an old fashioned ice cream and sandwich shop. The ice cream can be expensive but a great way to treat yourself on a hot day. If in the area for the art show or just on vacation I can recommend the ice cream- yummy! read more

Jigger Shop - Yummy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania

They let us buy a lighter from them ! 20 bucks but at least they helped us when no one else would

I'm a little annoyed by the other reviews on here. I've been coming to the Jigger shop since I was a kid. Great sundaes and I love the format. If you're here for food, don't expect any gourmet options. I really do love some well prepared food but that's not what this place is about. Get some ice cream. And if your burger is bad, don't say I didn't tell you what to order. read more

Awesome food and ice cream follow up to the beautiful hiking trails! I got the key lime smoothie, which was phenomenal. It wasn't too icy, which I often find with smoothies. They fresh squeezed the key limes in front of us and tasted delicious. I also got the summer salad with chicken which was fresh and flavorful. My friend got the mango smoothie and said it was also delicious and agreed was the perfect amount of ice. My sister got the chocolate milkshake and said it was smooth, the perfect consistency, and tasted great to dip her fries in. The fries were also amazing, not too greasy or soft, and perfectly salted. My dad got the death by chocolate sundae and said that it filled his chocolate obsession needs. My parents shared the pulled pork cheesesteak with hot sauce and said it was so good they wanted another. It was the perfect combo of meat, cheese, sauce, and was a good mix of flavors bringing everything together. I recommend checking out the jigger shop! read more

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just saw the new line-up for the best ice cream shops around and i was so disappointed to see that the special jigger shop was missing from the list!!!!! i love this shop and all their concoctions of sundaes and flavors and if u want something different they will make it for you! and their menu for food this year is outstanding . so if u want to have a great time go visit the jigger shop you wont be disappointed !!! read more

The yelp reviews had me wanting to try this place but it was definitely a miss. The sundaes and pictures of food all look much better than they are. We got 2 sundaes, a salad, and a wrap. The food was fine, we got what we expected. The sundaes looked great but were poorly put together with cheap ingredients. The whipped cream was awful and there was way too much of it. The marshmallow scarred us from ever getting a sundae with marshmallow again. It was just gross and way too much. We got a s'mores sundae too. Thought it would be pieces of graham cracker and some chocolate. No... it was a half sheet of graham cracker stuck at the bottom and a full size chocolate bar broke in half. I'm sorry but explain how you eat that? Wish the experience was better. Wouldn't recommend. FYI expect long lines. They move relatively quickly but it's a tourist attraction so set your expectations accordingly. read more

Jigger Shop - S'mores sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania

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For ice cream only. Got a Jigger with chocolate sauce and butterscotch sauce. Ice cream was good but not at 3B level ice cream. Sauces were good but the pour was too heavy. Marshmallow sauce was a nice treat but way too much and crumbles on top were not my taste. Craig got peach ice cream and really enjoyed it - good strong peachy flavor. read more

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Ok folks let's talk ice cream. So I was on vacation in Pennsylvania. The family wanted to take me here and so we went. I can't compare this place to what it was before. This was my first time here. I got to say I LOVED IT! It's like walking into the ice cream shop from your childhood that you visited everytime you were camping. It's set by a lake and hiking trails. It's ABSOLUTELY Beautiful. Super relaxing atmosphere. I ordered the chocolate malt shake. It was AWESOME! thick, chocolatey and malty. I have pictures of some of my family's other deserts. I did try my father in laws purple drink. It was like a grape soda slushie. So good. I highly recommend you come here. Come early and then hike or vice versa. read more

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Despite the very long line, this place didn't disappoint. We tried the Whoopi's pie sundae, death by chocolate, pineapple upside down, and baked Alaska. These sundaes are huge and we couldn't finish them but wanted too! read more

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This use to be the best experience you could have at ice cream parlor. It felt old, unorganized and fun. The new owners have ruined the experience and the staff can't keep up even with a small crowd. STAY AWAY! read more

JUST KEEP WAITING. The Line is worth the wait. I ordered a simple Chocolate Malted Milkshake and it was delicious! Plenty of other choices for you and your family. I've only been coming here for 3 years so I'm not biased. This is a solid shop and I think you should go check it out. I'm going to stop now so that you can go get moving to the shop to enjoy what they have to offer! read more

Jigger Shop - Chocolate Malted Milkshake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania

This place gets CRAZY busy. If you are looking for a quick trip for ice cream, the Jigger Shop is not it! Be prepared to wait! Their ice cream is good, but the price just isn't adequate for the quality. The atmosphere is beautiful and staff is normally pleasant. read more

The Jigger Shop is a staple of the Lancaster-Lebanon area summer experience. The atmosphere is fantastic, nestled in Mt. Gretna near the theatre and adorable craft shop. Highlights include bottomless, frosted birch beer or root beer, the s'mores sundae, and DEATH BY CHOCOLATE!!! read more

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My mom and dad took my husband and I to the Jigger Shop one evening when we were visiting them in Lancaster. I grew up going to this little joint: we would have dinner, dessert, play on the playground next door, and walk the neighborhood. Such fond memories! My experience this time was fairly different. I always expect the long lines of people. It's summertime, everyone wants ice cream, and it's a local hot spot in a quaint town. However, when I checked out the prices, they seem to go up every year! Maybe it's my childhood lurking, but I don't recall most of the sundaes being $6+ five years ago. At any rate, I decided to try something different for a change. I chose The Nutz, vanilla ice cream with various types of nuts, chocolate syrup, with whipped cream and a cherry on top. First of all, the ice cream was french vanilla (which I do not like) and half of the nuts were stale. I did like that some of them were candied, making it a little less noticable. My husband wasn't too pleased with his sundae either and my parents always opt to share due to price and portion. Bottom line: I should of stuck with my usual - A scoop of Mint Chocolate Chip with a pretzel on top. Because of the long-lasting memories and its location, The Jigger Shop will get my business once a year if we are in town over the summer. However, I am sad to see the continued raising of prices and decline in quality. read more

Jigger Shop - Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut and The Nutz sundaes. Price was more than they were worth. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania

My wife and I drove up to Mt. Greta with our two dogs with the idea that we would take a short walk and then treat ourselves and the puppies to ice cream. The experience at the Jigger Shop was amazing. The young women working behind the counter were unfailingly polite and poised and the ice cream was terrific. The boys had their "ice cream" treat as well along with small dog biscuit. In these challenging times it was a so nicto find a place where the smiles were plentiful and the service was top-notch read more

I first visited this place when I was two years old. This was back in 1986. I believe the last time I visited the place was back in 1996. The place is still there (it's been there since 1895, along with the Mt. Gretna cottages dating back to the Civil War) and is a local favorite, especially during the summer time. Whenever we stayed at our cottage, we would walk there in the early evening along the small paths, as I would hop around on the curbs and bumps in the paths caused by giant, ancient trees. If you ever visit this small, obscure little community, you MUST visit this local favorite. it's quaint (at least it was when I was last there) and a great treat on a summer night. read more

Jigger Shop - Since 1985... a local favorite! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania