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Poky Dot

2.9 (236 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Casual
Touristy
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Lynn L.

Outstanding experiences! I had not been to the Poky Dot in a million years. What a nice surprise to see how beautiful it is inside. So colorful and fun! We had 2 special occasions there. My stepfather's birthday in the dining room and my grandmother's memorial service in the private room. Both times we appreciated the service and the food. I had the hot turkey sandwich. Others had burgers, salads, and soup and everyone enjoyed their meal. We went for the giant banana split. It takes a while to wait for the banana split artists to craft the 9 pounds of ice cream but it was worth the wait. Big thank you to Meg for taking care of us on our special day.

Melissa B.

First of all I've been waiting to go to this restaurant so, I was very excited that we stopped. I had been there several times prior but they'd always been closed! Today Tony and I decided to stop and get a hot dog, something that I love to try when I'm in New areas and was excited about trying here! The building is very colorful on the outside white with polka dots great signage very inviting to go into. Once you open the doors the wallpaper is amazing in the entry area it's like black with fried eggs all over it and then you go through a second doorway and you are in a very bright, vivid, and excitedly decorated room. Actually to the eye is exciting and entices you to want to eat there or be part of it. We were told we could set anywhere so we chose a seat near the counter in the far corner. On each table was very bright banana yellow cloth napkins and the tables were white there was a lot of neon pink everywhere and a funky robot man located near the front door. The waitress was very friendly came over to us immediately to get our drink order and I ordered a Coca-Cola. The whole place gave me the Bob of a 50s sock hop diner something off of Happy Days. The only thing missing was the waitress wearing like a bright pink uniform with a white apron and a little hat on her head, or even a hoop skirt and Bobby socks! Tony and I perused the menu and I could not find a hot dog anywhere on that menu so when she brought over my soda, I asked her if they served hot dogs and she said no I'm sorry we don't.. and this was a big letdown! Tony graciously offered to leave so we could go to another restaurant that would be serving the hot dogs that I was craving. I called the waitress back over to explain why we were leaving and to get a to-go cup and the bill for the soda but she said no there's no charge and said she understood. So she brought me a styrofoam cup for my drink and I left her a dollar tip for her 3 minutes of service. Once we got to the car, Tony voices concerns about the prices. He was very alarmed to see that a simple grilled cheese with fries was like $12. I hadn't really noticed the prices that much since I was mainly looking for the hot dog and couldn't find one. I may go back again to give him a chance with a burger and fries but I'm more of a hot dog gal! So my request to the owner or managers please put a hot dog on your menu, but I truly truly truly enjoyed your decor!!

Kris S.

A friend and I were in town for a sporting event. Our hotel website mentioned this place so we tried it. The atmosphere and decor are phenomenal! Bright, colorful...just makes you feel happy! Our server was pleasant and our food was good. The homemade cheesecake is wonderful!! Would definitely return if ever in the area again.

a wrap, french fries, and a salad
Sally G.

Talk about great food and great service !! We had a great selection of food. Our group shared the Kitchen Sink Wrap , a wrap with fried chicken tenders and everything you can imagine served with Ranch Dressing and a side of fries. Also at our table was the Mac & Cheese Burger with onion rings. Hand made burger cooked to perfection. Almost (but not quite) to big to bite. And a chili hotdog, great flavor and plenty of dog. Dessert was milkshakes all around, strawberry and a chocolate, sharing is suggested ! Served on a platter with cool whip and spinkles. Hand dipped icecream, with fresh milk and so good!! SHARING IS SUGGESTED. And plan to go back when possible, you will not be disappointed! The decor is adorable!! Love the bright colors too!

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Heather H.

This kinda a throwback to the 50s with a modern twist on food. Diner isn't big but several tables and booths are available. Came near closing time and the place has such a cool vibe and I can see why many come here. Ice cream is 3 flavors vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. The dessert menu is big with ALL the sweets. Never tried the food only ice cream and service was very friendly. Now they ain't cheap but the don't skimp either. Orange float, Reese milkshake concoction and peanut butter pie was amazing.

Sonya M.

I was super excited to come here and try out their food/ice cream but I was sorely disappointed. The diner looks so fun and colorful from the outside, definitely an eye-catching aesthetic. Initially, I had planned to try out their ice cream but we came hungry and my friend who lives down the road advised us their food was pretty good too. Man, was she wrong lol. I was surprised at the diversity of items on the menu and my eyes lit up when I saw they had a pot roast. I worked myself up into excitement for that juicy roast. Now, in all my years of eating pot roast, I don't think I've ever had one this bad. The roast arrived lukewarm with the beef dry as a bone, about one dollop of gravy on top, barely any carrots, and the beef was laid on a bed of dry mashed potatoes. It also came with onions on it, which is not normally a part of that dish. I was so disappointed. We came about 2 hours before closing, so maybe that had something to do with the poor quality, however, if you're going to have certain items on the menu, you need to at least make it well or don't make it at all. Our waitress was very nice, which made me feel bad for having to send the food back, but it just was not edible. She kindly offered to take it back and bring me something else so I opted for the nachoes--which weren't much better but at least were more edible than the pot roast. This place is probably known for their ice cream, which, unfortunately, we didn't get to try due to only being in town one day, but maybe I'll have to come by and try the ice cream and hopefully, that will be better I hope, if I ever get the chance to come back.

Ed M.

The 2.9 makes sense now. Even the fast food chains have a higher ratings. My family has seen the posts and the hype over the over the top desserts. So this year my daughter and her twin 7 year old daughters who share a birthdate just one day apart, decided they wanted to go. They spent time looking at pictures and choosing what they NEEDED to have. Some family and friends joined us on Wednesday to celebrate. We checked to be sure we knew the hours and would arrive in plenty of time. The family saw a post on social media that day and almost everyone was excited. We drove an hour and a half to Fairmont. Some friends drove over two hours. We arrived just after 6pm and saw a sign out saying the deck was open. Then we noticed the place was dark and the doors locked. No signs posted, nothing on social media or google to suggest they would not be open. What a huge disappointment! I'm sure there's a 1000 reasons they could be closed but is completely irresponsible and poor business. To market yourself widely on social media and not respect your potential clientele enough to also communicate well the well published hours would different. Was no great loss to me personally as there's a great Italian place just down the road. But the kids that were there for their ice cream treats made it very frustrating. 100% would not recommend waisting the time.

Fairmont vs Everybody. Deal with it.
Toni M.

Poky Dot is a place full of many quirks and features. The entrance suggests that you're walking into an alternate timeline as the diner decor puts a modern twist on the good ole' days. I felt like I died and went to Almost Heaven after eating their ice cream and cheesecake. My Sriracha Burger, priced at $12.99, was a bit underwhelming for what I paid, and the french fries had me thinking they were neglected for at least 15 minutes after departing the fryer. My buddy Pasi wasn't too impressed by his burger either -- not to mention they were out of almost everything. The service wasn't necessarily bad, but it was rather outlandish. I'm not sure what the Poky Dot manager has against people native to the Keystone State, but she gave us some nonverbal sass after she found out. That really poked my dot.

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Food was horrid. They put the coffee in a big cup, small complaint but yea. Service was solid but dam it was gross food. Lol.

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Most fun ice cream place. Very slow service so you must be patient. HUGE desserts. Pies and cakes are delicious! Love this place

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3 years ago

The food was decent. I was disappointed that it smelled strongly of cigarette smoke and it was coming from the kitchen.

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Poky Dot was a hit! Amazing ice cream deserts. Worth the wait! Reservations recommended.

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