Probably the best ambience for an ice cream shop, old fashioned vibes with little booths on the other side of the store for you to sit and enjoy your food/ice cream. The staff are all super friendly! When I was there, they were making fresh waffle cones and the whole store smelled wonderful. They have a variety of flavors to choose from. I had the butter pecan which was creamy and delicious. The scooping size is also very generous which is nice since you really get what you're paying for. Hits the spot if you're craving something sweet! Must visit if you're in the area read more

Pop's Malt Shoppe - Sandwiches Near Me - Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Passing through, we detoured to Kutztown and found this gem. Street parking was easy. There are two parts, an ice cream bar and a restaurant. We sat down for lunch: I ordered a BLT (quite good) and a cappuccino chunk milkshake (superb). Catie was very friendly and efficient and a delight. The walls are covered with memorabilia of the 1950s and 1960s, and music from those years is streamed to add to the great ambience. Made me wish I lived in Kutztown so I could have lunch here once a week. Good value, great food, excellent milkshake. Highly recommended. read more

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Like stepping in the 50's. Amazing little ice cream shop. Decor is old school. They even sell old time candy. All the young girls working there were so nice. All and all just a great little shop to get desert. Wish there were more just like it out there. read more

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Delicious food at ok but somewhat higher prices. (Higher average vs lower average price range.) The waffle cone was massive though my daughter managed to eat the whole thing. (Ice cream had air pocket/hole in the center which made it appear fuller than it actually was. There is an extra charge ($1.05 with tax) to add sprinkles as a topping, though the toppings were sparsely added. The mozzarella sticks were honestly some of the best I've had with it tasting like fresh mozzarella. My chocolate malt milkshake was good- average. Again, the whipped cream topping was somewhat sparse for an additional charge. My daughter stated her chicken club sandwich was good and very satisfying. Street parking available so it may not be easy access when college is in session. Bathrooms are attached to dining areas- table seating right next to them which leaves little room for privacy. The interior was clean and has a fun theme/feel to it, but can use some touch ups and fixing. It's not terrible but the peeled paint and flooring could be improved to make more a more immersive and perfect experience. In conclusion, it was a good initial experience, worth the half hour drive. I'd love to return in the future to experience a full meal and see how it improves. The food was very good, and we would like to experience additional menu items. Watch for updates. read more

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Great Mom & Pop Ice cream shoppe. The place has this old fashioned look and feel and the ice cream did not disappoint. Went with the Mint Chocolate Chip in a waffle bowl. It was so freaking good! I got a small and it was more then enough. I couldn't finish it all. Perfect ending to our date night while I was on a work trip. read more

Pop's Malt Shoppe - Mint Chocolate Chip in a waffle bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Kutztown, Pennsylvania

great ice selection. top notch choices for cups, cones, shakes, more. quick, friendly counter staff. cool, quirky place but no seating.

We were looking for a new ice cream place to try out and we stumbled upon this gem via Yelp. After seeing the reviews, we decided to make the drive down to Kutztown to give it a whirl. We went on a Friday night and surprisingly we were the only people there when we first arrived. It's not like we came at a weird time, it was dinner time. Eventually some more people filtered in. The theme of this restaurant is very 50's/60's Malt shop (hence the name) The decor follows suit in the theme and is tastefully done. They also have cloth checkerboards on each table in case you want to play a game while you wait.The restaurant kind of has 2 parts. When you walk in the front door you can either go left or right. Left is for just ice cream and candy or right is for sit down service. We decided to eat dinner here first before indulging in the ice cream. The menu is very heavily focused on burgers and fries and those kinds of foods. My family is always alright with that. I have 2 small kids (3 & 5) so we got 2 kids meals for them. They delivered them to our table in some really cool blue cardboard old cars. I've never seen anything like it and it was super cool. My husband and I just got burgers and they came out on these cool plates that were made from old vinyls. Dinner was very good. We would definitely come back. The ice cream was also good. I'm not sure if they make their own, but it's good regardless. There are many flavors to choose from at reasonable prices. Nice atmosphere and good food for the win. read more

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This restaurant could use a DEEP CLEAN. Wiping the tables is not sufficient. There was garbage stuffed into the crevices of our booth and the floors under the tables were littered with trash. The front door is filthy... this could be easily wiped down with 5 minutes and some elbow grease. The food was ok, but nothing to write home about. The fries were cold. read more

Another Yelpper said that you should skip the meal and just get dessert, and I couldn't agree more. The food at Pop's is tasty, but it isn't particularly stand-out. Most of it is deep-fried items like mac and cheese bites, mozzarella sticks, and french fries. I am confident those came out of a freezer from a big box store or restaurant supplier. It's not fresh, and I honestly do not feel good after eating at Pop's. However, their ice cream is incredible. I love all of their shakes, sundaes, concretes, and treats. They're affordable, fun, and tasty. Pop's is a wonderful ice cream treat on a summer evening. I don't know if it's the best place for dinner. read more

trash service was there for 20 mins and the server never came up to us. Have gotten food from there before it takes forever. read more

Excellent milk shakes. We ordered pretty standard food. Nuggets for the kids and burgers and paninis for the adults. Everyone was very happy. Excellent deserts of course. Extra thick malted milk shakes are excellent! Try combining flavors! read more

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My husband and I ate here for the first time and we enjoyed everything! We got chili cheese fries, a cowboy burger, and the Mac n chz burger and everything was delicious! Will definitely go again! read more

Three of us ate here. Fir the two of us who had sandwiches, they weren't great. I should have skipped the Mac and cheese bites. My husband liked the Superman burger. We paid $60 for two sodas, two sandwiches with Mac and cheese bites, a burger with fries, and desserts. The desserts were the best! Husband had a giant chocolate chip cookie. I had a "small" shake that wasn't small at all. Skip the meal and just eat dessert! read more

Pop's Malt Shoppe - Turkey sandwich with Mac and cheese bites. - Sandwiches Near Me - Kutztown, Pennsylvania

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I would recommend going in to get to go but not to sit in and eat. The food was okay. misleading pictures on the menu. The problem was the service. Our waitress was rude and not helpful, she could of fixed the attitude. It was a cute shop but honestly the service made it a weird experience. The prices were also weird, charged 0.75 for honey mustard?? If our waitress is reading this, I hope you fall up the stairs every time you walk up them and stub your toe on every corner. read more

Awesome malts! Decent burger, quick service but the fries were bland and kind of soggy.

If ice cream is what you're in the mood for, Pop's is your place, both for quality and ambiance. There is a fun 50's feeling at Pop's, and a good selection of ice creams. The prices are fair, and there's always a good seat to be had the times I've gone. The only other food I've had there is French Fries, which I was not too thrilled about, but they were edible. The music is always fun to listen to (oldies), and you can play checkers if you sit at a booth! Good old fashioned fun at Pop's! read more

They mess up our order every single time we come and nobody knows how to swirl a soft serve cone without it being half off the cone. We asked for a small dish of soft serve swirl with peanuts chocolate syrup and whipped cream, and small soft serve vanilla in a dish with peanut butter syrup and marshmallow, and a large vanilla soft serve in a cone with rainbow sprinkles. they brought us a dish of vanilla soft serve with peanuts and whipped cream, and small dish of soft serve twist with peanut butter syrup and marshmallow, and a large vanilla soft serve in a dish. not a single thing was right. the girl next to us ordered a chocolate milkshake and they brought her a glass of chocolate milk. read more

If You like funny, then yeah, this is the place. We stopped in on Sunday and I ordered a waffle bowl sundae, with caramel and malt on top, large. The girl was clearly not listening and as about 8 people sitting watching and laughing watched, She made my sundae in A CONE! HUH!?!?!?! I kept thinking that cant be mine as She piled in the ice cream way over the top THEN PUT ON THE CARAMEL AND MALT!!! I paid for malt I guess She thought I was going to lick off the floor! Then She hands it to me, and I ask for at least a cup. She gives me a small cup!!!! I even had to ask for a spoon! Who taught this girl? If anyone wants any of it, the toppings are on the floor and much of the ice cream melted onto the sidewalk out front. Who would go here and pay that much for ice cream and get half of what they ordered?!! Worth the money I guess if You like watching the entertainment behind the counter of at least this girl. Holy Cow, what a show! read more

Pop's is my favorite place to go in Kutztown the food selection is great and the ice cream is even better!

Pop's has AMAZING ice cream, but expect to wait if you come for food. I went in last week during July 2020. They had appropriate social distancing and everything, but four of us went for lunch/dinner at 4 PM. It took TWO HOURS. It was meant to just be a quick meal before a six-hour drive. There was only one other table there. The waitress said only three people were working, but two full hours just doesn't make any sense for some fried food and a waffle. read more

Love their ice cream, great treat. It has an old-time feel inside, and it's always delicious. Treat yourself!

Their food is overall meh, but their ice cream sundaes, shakes, and flurries are excellent!! We really enjoy going here for our ice cream, but never for the food that much. read more

The atmosphere and food here never fail to impress. Pop's has a classic feel and the ice cream is BY FAR the best in the area.

Slow service, and fries were mushy. It was ok over all just didn't stay for ice cream.

Great service and ice cream. Loved my banana split. Will definitely return when we are in the area. read more

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I've been to Pop's a couple times, once to sit down and eat and multiple other times for ice cream. I've never had a complaint until tonight when my roommate and I went to get ice cream. I saw the girl making my roommates Sundae use her hands ( WITHOUT GLOVES!)to break up candy and then place them on her sundae (again without gloves!), and to top it off candy fell on the counter and then she proceeded to pick the pieces up and place them on the sundae. To top it off my roommate asked for vanilla ice cream and there was chocolate mixed in. On the other hand mine was just lacking the topping ( and I paid extra for 2 toppings). Worst experience I've had anywhere in Kutztown so far. read more

Love Pop's. Never had a bad meal...the Paninis are fantastic. The ice cream is delicious. They have pup cups for our furry friends. Service is as you'd expect. read more

This small place is cute. Average food. Good service. The restaurant is attached to an ice cream shop that is usually busy.

How has this gone un-yelped? Its a old fashion malt shop, with yummy flavors and homemade ice cream...and if you love ice cream as I do... its the place to be. this week as I drove up to campus I nearly swerved and crashed my car when I saw "Pumpkin Ice cream" - I had some and it was magical. Their portions are more than generous, and you can taste anything... Thank goodness they are not open all year round or I would be a million pounds!. read more

The food is good it's overpriced and never open also theme the 60s pretty ass tho............

the typical "Old Fashioned" ice cream parlor I had a small sundae IMO good... the reason for 4 stars (two actually) 1- Butterscotch sauce !!!!!! nobody has that anymore My favorite... 2- Pineapple topping !!!!!!!! nobody has that anymore My other favorite... we got there at 7pm Friday night...and just after we order a huge bunch of people came in ( wow just in time) read more

A great little shop with the most wonderful treats. The staff has wonderful smiles and will fix that sweet tooth! read more

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A forty minutes wait for a bad, greasy, and overpriced food at the time when there were only four outside tables occupied. All that with asking for a tip in advance. A lousy place best to avoid. read more

This place was dirty and their ice cream was mediocre. Mediocre ice cream is still better than no ice cream though.

Best hand-dipped chocolate malted milkshakes, and a regular stop on the way home from hockey practice in the Lehigh Valley. None other compares. Anywhere. read more

Super cute 50's malt shoppe. Excellent ice cream, great candy counter, fun staff, beach boys and Elvis music, loved it!

Pop's icecream cookie sandwiches are killer. I could eat those all day everyday. But I don't.

My favorite place ever. Pop's has some of the best paninis ever. Highly recommend the chicken parm panini with a side of mac and cheese bites. The staff is so sweet and you can play giant checkers while you wait! I think everyone should experience Pop's. read more

Love the monkey bones best ice cream I've ever had!!!! Staff are awesome and I like the set up they have like a retro look

Great stuff! Stop in if you want to feel like a fatty.. in a good way. The shop is adorable! My son and I sat in the window seat and ate a brownie sundae. It was huge. read more