The best ice cream spot in Mechanicsburg! It's a little hidden but absolutely worth the drive over…read more Rakestraw's will take you back to the good ole days. The inside still has that original, old school esthetic. It's so nostalgic. They have tons of flavors to pick from as well as soft serve, slushies, and more. You can try samples as well. Their chocolate soft serve with sprinkles is undefeated though! They run a lot of different and fun specials throughout the week so definitely check their website depending what day you're planning on stopping in. Can't wait to come back again!

Service was friendly. They had a bunch of different flavors. They also have ice cream cakes and…read moreice cream sandwiches. Prices seemed fine. We also went to the pizza food truck in the parking lot and that was really good. (Not part of Rakestraws).

Every once in a while, social media serves you something so ridiculous that there's only one…read morereasonable response. "Yep. I'm doing that." So when Destiny Dairy Bar showed up on my feed talking about "come snuggle piglets for $25!" there was no internal debate. No hesitation. No weighing the pros and cons. I immediately booked a Piglet Snuggle Session. Honestly...I don't think I've ever typed my credit card number faster. Booking online was incredibly easy, and from the moment I reserved my spot, Destiny Dairy Bar knocked the customer service out of the park. They sent multiple emails leading up to my appointment explaining exactly what to expect, reminding me about my reservation and providing the required waiver ahead of time so there weren't any surprises when I arrived. Five stars before I even touched a pig! I arrived about 15 minutes early and checked in at the farm store. The staff couldn't have been friendlier. They encouraged me to wander around the property until my session started, which turned out to be a great suggestion. There were goats. Cows. Adult pigs. A donkey named Pamela. And plenty of opportunities to wander around smiling at animals living their best lives. When it was time for my session, everything started right on schedule. My farm guide explained how to safely hold the piglets and then basically said..."Have fun!" Don't mind if I do! The best part? I wasn't rushed at all! I had the opportunity to hold any of the piglets I wanted but settled in with the tiniest little guy of the bunch. Three and a half pounds. Curled up in my arms. Completely asleep. For most of the twenty-minute session. I don't know if he chose me...or if I chose him...but we were best friends by the end. The staff member even offered to take photos for me, which I appreciated so much since I was visiting on my own. Instead of trying to awkwardly balance a piglet while taking selfies, I was able to simply enjoy the experience and leave with wonderful memories! PRO TIP: Arrive a little early so you have time to explore the rest of the property. The piglets may be the headline attraction, but they're definitely not the only adorable residents you'll meet. At $25 per group (up to four people), I honestly think this is one of the best values for a unique experience you'll find anywhere. Whether you're bringing kids, your partner or just embracing your inner animal lover like I did, it's twenty minutes of pure joy! Now...I do have one confession. After I got home...I may or may not have Googled plans for building a piglet house. I'm not saying I'm getting a pet pig. I'm just saying...the research has begun. Until then, I'll happily keep coming back to Destiny Dairy Bar whenever I need a piglet fix!

The ice cream is very good, and the experience is fun! You can buy a tray of food to feed the pigs,…read morechickens, goats and cows. Your shoes may get dirty! But it's worth it.

We're back! Bonbon Cafe still makes one of the best Black Bean Sauces in the area! The counter…read moreperson is always helpful when we order because sometimes the ordering system can be a bit wonky when you're trying to figure out what you want! (Blame the machine not the Wonky user ) Any way ordered a favorite Chicken with Black Bean Sauces it's loaded with vegetables and brown rice. My wife ordered the Hunan Vegetable w/ Shrimp it comes with vegetables and a Spicy Black Bean sauce! She loved the kick it offered! Bonbon is a relaxed setting where you can actually sit enjoy your meal and hold a conversation!

The general tao chicken is amazing. The employees are great and the games in the restaurant are a…read morevibe. This is a great place to chill and enjoy a quiet night out.

What a fun experience, The owner was very pleasant to talk I loved hearing the history about the…read morestore. I ordered two scoops of chocolate and I loved how it was served in a glass ice cream bowl.

How do you get excited about vanilla ice cream? If it's from Urban Churn, it's easy!! Amazingly…read moreflavorful, smooth and creamy, other craft ice cream shops I've been to don't even come close! The young grntleman behind the counter really knew his product! He never seemed to stop and always had a smile. You want a REAL tastebuds treat? The banana pudding! It's as close to the real thing as I've had in a while. Smooth & the 'nilla wafer pieces are just small enough! Definitely worth finding Urban Churn.

Definitely one of the best ice cream places in the area. Prices are a bit steep but I think worth…read moreit. The quality of the ice cream is so so good and the flavors are so interesting! Only knocked down a star because the restaurant is really small and there's not a great waiting area. It was quite crowded when we went and the line area can really only fit like 5 people so we were kind of bumping up against people sitting at tables. But omggg dark soul is on of my fav flavors(I really wish I would've gotten the dark soul stacker!) Service was a bit slow but like I said it was really busy and everyone was really nice so it didn't bother me. Really want to come back for the stacker!

Cute place to grab dessert after a meal of just at any time of day! Lol…read moreI love the decor , colors and just overall vibe of this cozy spot. The menu offers a lot of different things from waffles, to crepes to crepe sushi! (Which is what I got!) Everything with chocolate or chocolate covered lol. When I heard of this pace I immediately wanted the banana biscoff sushi crepe. They also have it with strawberries but I love bananas ! It was so gooooood. It's definitely shareable so we shared it along with the Dubai cheesecake. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend this place if you have a sweet tooth.

We previously visited Royal Chocolate during their soft opening in October and it was not a great…read moreexperience. Their manager reached out and invited us back now that they've been open a few months. It was a night and day experience. We had the Oreo mini pancakes, kids mini pancakes, a waffle and two frappes. Everything was made fresh, the perfect temperature and delicious. I definitely recommend checking them out. If you've visited been before, give them another try. And make sure you let them know if you have a problem with anything because they're actively listening and working to improve your experience!

It's like their first day every day ... for the cost, they should be able to pay for some better…read moretraining IMHO.

What's not to love about cold stone? Take your favorite ice cream, pick some mix ins that tickle…read moreyour fancy, and smash them together on a refrigerated block! If that seems too complicated, feel free to pick from one of many pre designed concoctions like I did. You can always modify the recipe and change or add any ingredients you'd like. Have a seat inside, there seems to be more room for that than parking spots outside. Service is what you would expect from a place like this run by teenagers. Would I come back? Well I'm not real big into ice cream but wifey loves it so I'm sure I will be!

My three person crew had burgers, fries, a fish sandwich, and ice cream. Everything was absolutley…read moremagnificent. The burger was a masterpiece, straight up.

This place is awesome and family friendly! The food is great and the staff are very welcoming. The…read moreowner and is extremely warm and personable with all customers. I would choose this local family burger spot over any big chain restaurant, every time!