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    Short Lane Ice Cream

    4.6 (122 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Chocolate covered strawberry ice cream
    Michele R.

    When I drove by they weren't open yet but I made a note to stop back and so glad I did. Very friendly and quick service and oh my goodness why have I never tried or seen chocolate covered strawberry ice cream before now, not sure how long it'll be available since they change up their flavors but hope to get it again Ordered: Chocolate covered strawberry ice cream

    Myan L.

    I love this place, it's super family friendly and the service is always nice. I usually get the Honey Lavender flavour everytime I go here. This time they only were selling the quart size of it, but I just had to buy it anyways because it's so good! They have nice outside seating as well as a pretty cool inside.

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    Lillian F.

    Came here because they were hosting the WHRO Classical Open Mic event, and am so glad we did! Wonderful old-timey feel, complete with friendly and helpful staff. There's also a nice patio and yard with cornhole outside. The ice cream is smooth and creamy with perfect mouthfeel, with some classics and some adventurous flavors.

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    Andrea O.

    Did someone say homemade ice cream? Why, yes, please! How about unique flavors, savory & sweet? Avocado, old bay, Fruity Pebbles, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, milk & honey, Hidden Valley Ranch w/bacon, pancake infused with maple syrup are just a few of their non traditional ice cream offerings. They serve traditional ice cream shop fare, milkshakes, sundaes, soda floats, banana boats, pints and quarts to go. They also offer tea, coffee, and limeades. The former historic store and post office now has outside seating with umbrella covered tables. Inside there's seating at antique booths, tables with old parlor chairs on both the main level and second story. It's a cheerful old fashioned feel! The wait staff was very friendly and quick to service. There was a large party ahead of me that they made quick polite work of. When it was my turn they thanked me for my patience. They are the 2022 Readers Choice Best Ice Cream Shop in Eastern Virginia. I concur!

    Nacho ice cream
    Valerie G.

    We've been here one time before and trust me, we'd go so much more if we lived closer. The staff is always friendly. Tons of seating inside and outside. Great decor. They always have a ton of ice cream flavors. The honey lavender is amazing!!! So delicious.

    Heather B.

    Totally worth it! I stopped in with a friend one raining Sunday after brunch a few miles away. It was totally worth the stop. There was a cool sign when we walked in and it said, "it's always ice cream weather." Truth! We were able to sample a few flavors. I opted for the green mint chip with a scoop of chocolate. It was the perfect chocolate flavor and the perfect peppermint taste. I love that it was green mint chip. The interior was beautiful. So many vintage ice cream flare throughout. There is ample room for seating upstairs, downstairs, and outside. So much room! A wonderful place for ice cream anytime of the year!

    Michael M.

    Very old fashioned ambiance when you walk in, but it ends up feeling a little forced. The menu is a scattered and hard to read. The kids aren't very friendly or helpful. The ice cream... was okay. Not very rich, not very flavorful. It was all just a pretty mediocre experience. I don't know who is giving this place five stars; it's not that it's bad, it's just really underwhelming.

    P D.

    The ice was absolutely delicious. We'll be eating lots of ice cream. We plan on trying every flavor. Excellent customer service

    Dark chocolate, black raspberry brownie batter
    Anjelic B.

    Really good ice cream, good amount, fast service, decent prices, and the employees were really friendly. Will be coming here again.

    Janice M.

    Living here 18 years now, today was the first visit to Short Lane Ice Cream. Located at cross streets George Washington Memorial Hwy & Short Lane. Gloucester VA. Directly across the street from Lowe's. I was told they have the best homemade ice cream. Beautiful, creative decor outside and inside. Spacious area to enjoy your sweet treat. I never had homemade ice cream til today. Omg! amazing. If your in the area, stop in and grab a delicious treat

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    Abby R.

    We came over here and it was better than I expected. Clean!!! SO CLEAN. Staff was SO nice. One lady running the counter, she said hello to everyone who came in. My daughter has a nut allergy and I asked if they had anything that was nut free... she said they can go get a new scooper and a fresh tub of ice cream. It really meant a lot. Again, place has home made ice cream, so many flavors, and toppings. $3.29 for a kids sundae which was a scoop of ice cream, gummy bears, sprinkles, and chocolate syurp. It made them feel special and was a good deal in my opinion. The environment is a throw back ice cream store and decor.

    Stopped in after school and had honey lavender scoop and it was delicious wish the flavors were easier to read

    Banana Walnut! A very nice alternative to butter pecan.

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    Ice cream is very good. A little expensive but they give you a decent amount. Cute atmosphere.

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    Service and quality of the ice cream was top notch. Extensive variety of ice cream flavors, Sundaes and shakes.

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    2 years ago

    Great place good ice cream friendly atmosphere totally recommend going here for a date night

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    3 years ago

    This place is great. The ice cream is delicious, and the prices are reasonable. We stopped here every day we were in town visiting.

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    3 years ago

    Amazing ice cream and always friendly service, the building is awesome really cool inside and out.

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    4 years ago

    Good homemade ice cream. Smooth and creamy with an ever changing menu. Open all year. Building is retro and enjoyable atmosphere

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    2 years ago

    Have the best time taking grands here for a special treat and all the ppl that work there are so nice and helpful when choosing mt flavor

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    3 years ago

    Delicious! I got the gingerbread ice cream and it was wonderful!!! I highly recommend!!!

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