I'm not sure I understand the positive reviews on this place. The service was really slow. The food was not great at all. Portions were small and lacked flavor. Got the ranch burger and it was mostly bun with a very overcooked small burger in it. Wouldn't suggest eating here. Gave off concession stand vibes. read more

Shell's Food & Mini Golf - Ranch burger - Sandwiches Near Me - Temple, Pennsylvania

Good food chill dogs are tops notch fries are banging shakes are thick sloppy joe are amazing the only bad thing is the seats won't fit bigger people and the only place too sit for bigger people is next too the toilet that stinks bad so I had to eat in my car read more

I LOVED the Cho-Cho's at schell's ice cream BUT, recently they taste horrible! Don't know what they did to the recipe but, I won't be buying them anymore! Stop messing with what works! read more

I'm very disappointed in the service lately. I've lived in temple for 15 years now and loved shells always but the elderly lady with purple hair is the rudest lady I've ever met. Rolled her eyes when I asked for my food well done. I'm sorry you're old and make just as much as me. Very unfortunate. And for the middle aged lady with the outrageous bob in the front maybe ur kids are little demons but you should change ur mood when dealing with customers. Ur grumpy and should put a smile on ur face and lose the attitude. And don't get me started on the raw dough in the cheese cubes. The last like 8 times they have not Been fully cooked through. Maybe worry about the quality of the food and not the times it takes you. Hopefully you don't delete this and see how true you are. read more

Shell's Food & Mini Golf - Old old lady - Sandwiches Near Me - Temple, Pennsylvania

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Love the concept of Shell's. The menu is simple but very affordable and we've never had anything we didn't love. I'M OBSESSED WITH THE CHEESE CUBES! I will stop just for them. While I love the the concept and the vintage feel of the ordering area, the dining area could use a little brightening up. It's a little dark and dingy, some paint would go a long way. But honestly, over all we love shell's! read more

The costume service could have been better. Felt that the woman had an attitude while I was ordering.

Always a great place to play 27 holes of mini golf. We got there when they opened and they were still blowing off the course. Would have been nice if they were all done by the time they opened. Their ice cream is good. The food is okay. The food lowers the rating because portions are smaller and prices are growing. My BBQ sandwich was cold. I've been coming here for over 40 years. Still a good time and decent value. read more

My family ordered Schell's for dinner and was very happy with the food. We tried the spicy chicken sandwich, onion rings, fried chicken with fries and a ranch burger. I like how the French fries come in the cute little paper instead of a carton. The service was very quick and it was not crowded on a Wednesday night. There is indoor seating and outdoor seating as well as a golf course. The food tastes better than your average fast food restaurant, maybe it's because I don't think the recipes don't change from much. Sometimes when we've come here it's as busy as having a line out the door (that just goes to show how much people like Schells)! Even though it's not pictured and we didn't order it, we've gotten the Barbecue sandwich which is ground beef marinated in their unique Barbecue sauce between two burger buns and it's really good! They are on the small side compared to a ranch burger so if you get a Barbecue sandwich get more than one Also the Schells Dairy Swirl next door is really great and has been around for many years. I love going there to get ice cream! read more

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This place is pretty great. The mini golf is the classic style, but also challenging. The course is 27 holes with water features, a lighthouse and lots of bridges. Service was very friendly. I wish we had gone a little earlier in the day as they were busy, so we needed to wait at each hole for a little while. It wasn't bad, but it was a hot day so my son pooped out after 21 holes. He did enjoy it though and wants to go back when it is cooler out. There is also a restaurant with classic things like chicken and burgers, although we haven't tried that yet. There is plenty of parking. Even though it was hot and there was a wait, people were great and enjoying themselves. They are open during COVID. Masks are required in the restaurant and suggested during mini golf. Most golfers were not wearing masks, but were social distancing. read more

Shell's Food & Mini Golf - Nice layout with water features throughout - Sandwiches Near Me - Temple, Pennsylvania

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Having German by this location the number of times, I've always wanted to have the opportunity to stop and check out the ice cream shop. The shop could be so much more than it is, it's uninspired decor is only matched with the uninspired ice cream offerings The three youth full employees that were working when I was there, we're as disinterested in creating a sundae of excellence as they were at appearing to be in teenage misery. The sundae was served in a rectangular styrofoam container befitting a banana split not my two scoop, hot fudge sundae The current number of reviewers have been most generous, applying three stars for a truely one star establishment It was better in my imagination, than in reality, I wish I had not stopped. read more

A fun little local place. The mini golf, food and ice cream are cheap. People are happy here too, it seems to be a family business and has been around a long time. The golf course here is 27 holes long and a decent challenge. It's kind of impressive that they fit so much in such a small place. The make good use of water and every hole is different enough that the 27 holes don't get repetitive. Hole 26 was my favorite, it's rare that you get to hit a mini golf ball that hard anywhere. The course features no windmills or clowns but is set up more like a real golf course, there are water, sand, and rock hazards, doglegs, and undulations. The best part is they have a few ball washers on the course, I love mini golf courses with ball washers. They feature specials on hot dogs, hamburgers, and fries. The ice cream is decent and cones are cheap. Don't expect anything too healthy here, when you are playing the mini golf you can smell the fries and burgers in the air. From what I was told the ranch burger is the best thing on the menu, but I did not get a chance to try it. Very well kept and clean. Lots of parking but it does get busy summer evenings. Overall how can you go wrong with Mini golf, Soft serve ice cream, and a small grille. A great place to stop for some fun with family. The family that runs this place is happy and helpful and want you to have a good time. read more

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This place is good for the nostalgia but not the food. Great mini golf and good ice cream shop If you like the poorest quality, too soft, flesh colored, disgusting hot dogs this is your place. The burgers are very mediocre with very limited toppings. An order of tasteless onion rings was very small, so the average was about 70 cents per ring... Fries are just frozen crinkle cut. One horrible hot dog, one mediocre hamburger, and an weak order of tasteless onion rings was 10 bucks. Absolutely no reason to make a special trip for the food. read more

Food is very pleasant they almost never mess up order even if it is extremely busy, I like the old wood feeling of the place makes its feel more different than any other fast food place, not including the very nice mini golf course. I give shells at minimum a 7/10 read more

This place could be so much more! Schell's has been a staple in the Reading area for generations, but it's falling behind the times. Can we start with the basics? Maybe just make sure the grounds are clean and the water is clear. I'm all about water hazards in the mini golf course, but when there are mosquito larvae just chillin' in there? Not so much. Clean that ish. There was that opening scene in the 1995 hit film Outbreak starring Dustin Hoffman where the government literally firebombed a whole village to eradicate a biological threat. I'm not saying go that far, but it needs to be addressed. Just tell intern Bobby to get in there and dump 10 lbs. of chlorine in there. Problem solved. And Bobby gets his moment of glory. The food is on par with what you'd find at 7-11. So if you like hot dogs that turn 'round and 'round on those metal rollers for days at at time, this place is a "must visit". The toilet will also be a "must visit" a few hours after consuming said food. In a nutshell, come for minigolf. The course is solid .Just apply liberal amounts of mosquito repellent. Then if you're hungry, head down the road to a legit dining establishment. read more

Shell's Food & Mini Golf - No golf course is complete without a windmill, and if you're really lucky, a light house. It's a beacon of hope. - Sandwiches Near Me - Temple, Pennsylvania

Best miniature golf course in the area 27 holes and well kept there Barbicue and hot dogs are great and the fries and burgers all old style nice Employees well run always a good time. read more

Fast meal on our Kutztown journey. Decent hot dogs, cheese bites were a disappointment. Prices were reasonable. They seemed to handle the post mini golf crowd with ease. Place was clean. One wish was for a greater variety of hot dog toppings. Seriously? No sauerkraut??? read more

Shell's Food & Mini Golf - Schells hot dogs - Sandwiches Near Me - Temple, Pennsylvania

Everything online says they close at 9. I drove 30 minutes, arrived at the window Friday night at 8:03, and the mini golf was closed. Hour round trip for nothing. Thank you! Update - while sitting outside eating mediocre ice cream trying to get some return out of our hour drive and saw MULTIPLE other groups come up to the window for golf. read more

Great little place with average picnic style food. Delicious milkshakes are so refreshing after a round of mini golf. (My daughter LOVES the raspberry shake.) The golf course is clean and you get a decent length of game for the cost. Fun and laid back atmosphere that has an old fashioned ambiance that makes it such a refreshing and family friendly place to visit. Food menu consists of burgers, fries, hot dogs and other average fare at a reasonable cost. It is definitely a great place to visit with the family and a community staple. You'll want to visit at least once, but you're bound to return again. read more

Great place to take kids!! Food is great. Where else can you eat, golf, and have ice cream. Great place for families. Love the barbecue .

Best hot dogs in Berks county! (Coney dog style) Mini golf is great and so is the ice cream parlor ..forever love this place read more

Shell's Food & Mini Golf - Hot dog with homemade BBQ , mustard and raw onion - Sandwiches Near Me - Temple, Pennsylvania

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A local landmark and easily one of the best places to visit for some cheap eats and fun. The menu is simple, mostly serving burgers, hot dogs, BBQ, fries and soda. The prices are low too, cheaper than most diner food in the area. Be sure to fry the fried cheese balls. They have a mini golf course out in back, so be sure to take the kids mini-golfing before or after eating. Lots of typical fun and exciting holes, complete with water hazards and a chance to win a free game on the last hole. Staff is always friendly and helpful. plenty of parking surrounding the restaurant and gold course. Make sure to stop next door for some ice cream. read more

Awesome mini golf and ice cream place, you can tell they've been around awhile. The place is clean and the prices are good. We had a great time here read more

This is a review for the restaurant only. Pros: Quick, cheap, family owned. Family friendly with a casual atmosphere, cheap eats, and burgers, fries, hot dogs, and bbq. Always like supporting family establishments over the chain Mc"foods". Food is decent...hot dog with bbq was better than the bbq beef alone. Beef bbq was 1.85, dog with bbq was 2.65, fries are 159 for small, and flat clburger was 1.65. Cons: Cheap prices equate to smaller serving sizes. The bbq could use 2 scoops instead of one, and the regular hamburger looked like it had been flattened by a steamroller. Go for the 1/4 pound burger! Glad these places still exist...bbq, mini golf , and ice cream on one property is a recipe for success! read more

Shell's Food & Mini Golf - Order up some bbq, partner! - Sandwiches Near Me - Temple, Pennsylvania

I ordered for 4 people...the only thing that was edible was the French fries. The hotdogs are not beef dogs, they are the cheapest most processed dogs ever. They have no taste and were not cooked, just warmed. The fried chicken is the worst fried chicken ever! Wal-Mart has better fried Chicken! I have no idea how this place has customers. By the way, service was great, and friendly. Go to Chic fil a or Bojangles. read more

Part 1: The Food I can't speak about the food at Schell's because I've never had it. I've been coming to play mini-golf there for over thirty years and my family has told me horror stories about long waits, disenchanted servers, and bad diner style slop being passed off as edibles so I have never tempted fate and I feel OK with that choice because I rarely see anyone inside eating when I've been there. Part 2: The Ice Cream Now the Dairy Swirl is a whole different animal in that they do decent business year round. A lot of times in the summer between people playing golf and people trying to get into have ice cream you might run into a serious lack of parking. There are not a whole lot of flavors and nothing that they serve is gourmet or very different but it's usually always solid. Part 3: The Mini-Golf Yes there is actually a place in Berks County that has more holes than Schell's but this course is still the best. The holes are unchanged in forever but the carpets are still well maintained and other than the occasional issue with yellow jackets and bees over by #6 & #7 the course is challenging but still very doable for people of all ages. While I doubt that I'll ever eat at Schell's, their mini golf is good enough to make a trip out to Berks County once a summer to have a great time and to play a great course that is still as fun today as it was when I was a kid. read more

Great value, consistent service and good food. I love the bbq sandwiches and they have the best coleslaw. My honey always gets the fried chicken. We have probably tried everything on the menu and it is all very tasty. read more

Great bbq ! Best minature golf around ! Waterfalls are great. Wonderful family place to go to ! Conviently located on 5th st highway ! The summer place to be. read more

I love the cheese cubes!! All the food is served fresh and hot. No day-old burgers and dogs here. The fried chicken is crispy and juicy. Prices are very reasonable. Don't forget to save room for ice cream from Dairy Swirl next store. read more

What a refreshing throwback to simpler times. Sometimes, all you need is a crappy hamburger (or hamburger BBQ, for that matter), and this place hits the spot. Prices are insanely reasonable - my wife and I ate dinner for under $20, including ice cream. Schell's Mini Golf also has 27 holes, a rarity. It's simple. It's cheap. It's pretty awesome. read more

You just don't find places like this anymore. A family-run fast food joint. I got a cheeseburger and my fiancee got the barbecue sandwich. We split an order of (crinkle cut!) fries. My burger was thin (which I love) with a decent amount of cheese; made fresh when I ordered it. The barbecue sandwich was sloppy joe-esque but I know it was very much enjoyed. The fries are right out of the frozen food aisle but add a little salt and they were more than okay. Fries have to be REALLY bad to get a negative review from me ... After dinner we made our way to the ice cream shop side of the parking lot. They do a very brisk business. Nothing out of the ordinary but it's ice cream, it's always good. Like fries, ice cream would have to be dropped on the floor and then presented to me with dirt stuck to it to get a negative review. The atmosphere is rustic and there are no frills but it's a great little spot. If we go back I'd love to check out the miniature golf course after dinner. Loser pays for the ice cream afterwards! :) read more

Schell's was the scene of many of my high school first dates. I still go here for lunch when I'm home. I always get a hot dog with ketchup, mustard, and onions with cheese cubes. The ranch burger is also pretty great. It's amazing to me that Schell's cheddar cheese cubes have never been copied by major fast food chains. They are delicious, especially when super hot and gooey. Great prices, efficient and never rude service. If you're going to get one thing from Schell's, let it be cheese cubes. Okay, and maybe a raspberry shake. This place is charming, cheap, and fun. I hope it never ever leaves us! read more

I have been eating here my entire life. It remains as it has always been; fast, tasty and a great value. If you are not a local or just passing through I can see why you might give a poor review or not understand their "BBQ". The simple explanation is this PA DUTCH fast food; plain and simple. Their mini golf is also the best course around. If you are looking for a Berks hotdog; roller cooked this is only place to go. Their fried chicken is also worth the extra wait time. read more

Shell's Food & Mini Golf - Best rainy day meal - Sandwiches Near Me - Temple, Pennsylvania

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I love shells but I hate going there because it's always a big problem when I ask for a side of their ranch sauce for the cheese cubes they are not suppose to give it out? Okay so why have it ? It's like saying no you can't have ketchup or salt makes no sense to me ????? It's whatever the customer wants I thought i need an explanation read more

Fried. Cheddar. Cheese. Cubes. Super yum for sure!! We also had their 'fiesta dog' which is a hot dog filled with jalapeño cheese. Good to ya food!! read more

Shell's Food & Mini Golf - Fried. Cheese. Cubes. Enough said. - Sandwiches Near Me - Temple, Pennsylvania

totally dig this place as a longstanding alternative to the chain burger. Partner that with miniature golf and ice cream and I'm totally sold! http://retroroadmap.com/2010/04/28/its-swell-at-schells-ice-cream-burgers-amp-mini-golf-temple-pa/ read more

Schell's has always been an excellent place to pick up a quick meal. This is the only "fast food" that really tastes delicious. Excellent service, cleanliness, and food. Extremely cautious in regard to COVID-19 precautions. Schell's really cares about their customers and employees. Every experience I've ever had at Schell's (50 years and counting) has been a positive one. I highly recommend this spot fir lunch or a quick bite to eat anytime. Their Chili is absolutely delicious and available every Wednesday and Saturday. read more

Amazing mini-golf course (watch the mosquitos on the middle 9 holes though!) and really tasty food after. I recently tried the hot dog that's stuffed with jalapeno cheese and omg it's amazing! It's called something like "hot dog special" and is listed under the "hot dog with bbq" on the menu. The hot dog with bbq (note: bbq=sloppy joe mix) is also good, but I'm still craving another one of the jalapeno cheese dogs. The cheese cubes are basically little fried balls of cheddar and don't have much flavor. Good prices, and they do accept credit cards. Then, go next door for ice cream! read more

I would never call this place a fast food restaurant because you will wait a while for your food - especially at lunch time. Things seem to move in slow motion at Schell's. The food is good and appears to have some home made touches. With that said, I think the prices are expensive. Today, we had lunch and ordered 4 hot dogs, two medium drinks and two large orders of fries. The bill was a little over $12.00. This place is certainly a throw back to a much simpler time. Good alternative to the fast food joints riddled around 5th Street. read more

Oh man, memories of highschool. Awesome minigolf. read more

Quality of food and service has greatly decreased. Phone system is so antiquated that person who takes food orders cannot hear. Order was wrong. Overcharged me and refused to refund my card. Told me I had to come back to Schell's for cash or free hot dogs. read more