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    The Udder Choice

    4.0 (109 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    THE UDDER CHOICE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Board of ice cream flavors
    Kailey F.

    Went here for an early dinner with some friends. Had one of their soups. I wish I could remember the name, but it was a broth based soup with crab meat. It was good, but felt like it was missing something. Really enjoyed their ice cream though. The waitress was also very nice.

    A club for the ages
    Mike F.

    Just up the road from the bustling shops of downtown Ephrata sits The Udder Choice, a massive structure home to club sandwiches, cheery servers, high ceilings and a wall of antique ice cream scoops whisking away patrons for a sweet trip down memory lane. It's an upbeat place, full of life and lots of personality. Gives off serious soda shop vibes, like it would make a great set for a modern-day Happy Days The menu is pretty straightforward, with the main categories being soup, sandwiches, and ice cream sundaes. That right there's a strong core, and the primary components of an idyllic lunch. Highly recommended before (or after) heading down Main Street that is the embodiment of the shop small movement.

    Bathroom stall doors have ice cream scoop handles
    Jenn A.

    Absolutely and "udderly" amazing! Our party of 3 all agreed it was worth the 30+ minute drive, and will visit again. Beverages consisted of: Cinnamon Latte (served slightly warm, but still very good, and a generous amount), Coke Float, and a Raspberry Tea. Soups: 1 cup and 1 bowl of Lobster bisque (hot creamy and a sweet buttery flavor), and a cup of Turkey Bowtie Vegetable (delicious and full of turkey and whole vegetables. The turkey chunks were slightly dry but still tasty.) Main dishes: Ruben sandwich (One of the best Rubens I ever had! The bread was delicious and beautifully grilled, ample meat with a perfect balance of cheese, sauerkraut and dressing), Turkey Club, sans tomatoes (again, perfect balance of ingredients with beautifully toasted bread), and a Grilled Ham and Cheese (good and well made). All the sandwiches came with crispy chips and pickles. Everything tasted fresh and delicious! Desserts: Meadow Tea ice cream with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles- a total winner! The favor was impressive and worth another future trip! Guernsey- absolutely incredible with its hot caramel and nutty flavor combination! Wow!! Our waitress was super sweet and attentive, without hovering. She was prompt, polite, and professional. The ambience is laidback and surrounds visitors with a fun and uniquely decorated atmosphere. The noise level is average and space between tables is ample enough for personal and intimate conversations within your private table. The bathrooms were super clean and even carried the theme with wooden stall doors and ice cream scoop handles. The only downside was there were no paper towels to dry your hands. I would recommend stopping by this fun and quirky restaurant/creamery. If you don't stay for some comfort food or desserts, take a pint home. You can even sit outside and enjoy a cone if you would just like to enjoy the rural air on a summer evening. Bonus- if someone you know loves cows, ice cream, or comfort food- this place is a total winner!

    Single scoops of Oreo Smash & Strawberry in a waffle cone!
    Lindsay L.

    Atmosphere: Overall averaged noised, well spaced and lodge-like (comfortable though). Lighting was good and had lots of diverse customers (families, older couples and young couples) Service: Fast and attentive. Waitress was super kind and checked in on us frequently. Took our orders quickly after sitting you pay at the front. Food: Everything was delicious and well portioned (in our opinion). The only reason for a star removal was because we wish they had French fries for a side at the minimum instead of cheap chips but it's the Udder Choice lol I feel like they are more about their ice cream (which we made sure to get). We got two scoops of strawberry ice cream in a dish (which was really a glass mug) and asked for a waffle cone on the side. Super delicious ...their ice cream is never a disappointment! Honestly not a bad place to grab a bite to eat especially for dessert !

    Sign at the road you may drive right by it
    Rae G.

    I love the Udder Choice. The food is good, the menu extensive and inexpensive, the ice cream options decadent and the decor charming. Normally I enjoy one of the many daily soup options but today my mom and I decided to split a corned beef on rye. The bread was fresh and the corned beef generous. It came with standard potato chips and pickles on the side. We saved room to split a traditional sundae, one ice cream flavor one topping plus whipped cream and a cherry. I neglected to get a photo we dug into it so quickly. My only comment is about their Jigger Sundae. It is based on a long ago concoction from Cox Drug store, but a true Jigger comes from the Jigger Shop in nearby Mount Gretna and there is no comparison between the two. But that was a battle to be fought in many years past when Coxs first tried to usurp the Jigger for its own. On general principles I can't order it here, even if it sounds delicious. Our total bill came to $17, including 2 ice teas. I had to over tip my server because the prices are so low how can they make anything? Love going to eat here and you probably will too.

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    Mama T.

    We stopped in before heading over to the Ephrata Cloister (see separate review on this). We ordered their many sandwich options and, of course, we made sure to save room for dessert. We loved the gyro and the udder hoagie was generous! You can't go wrong with their grilled cheese with BLT and their grilled tuna sandwich. For dessert, the kids ordered their own sundaes (one scoop with one topping + whipped cream and cherry), while my husband ordered hot fudge brownie, while I was thoroughly satisfied with my coffee milkshake. The interior is cavernous and the walls plastered with old ice cream ads and Coca Cola signs. We were there from 12 - 1ish and there was a good-sized lunch crowd. That speaks well for this establishment may be a little bit out of the way.

    Homemade baked oatmeal with blueberries on top
    Abby R.

    Can't wait to go back!! I went for breakfast and the selection wasn't huge but enough variety to pick from. Everything was so fresh and high quality. Pricing is great! I need to try their ice cream next time... There is not a lot of tables so you may need to expect a wait. I got there on a Saturday morning at 8:30ish and it was backed but by 9 it was clearing out and slowing down.

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    This is a staple for our community. If you want scrumptious food- exceptional staff and hometown comfort- this is the right place to be!!

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    Had mint chip ice cream. Was good but hours later still burping it up and stomach ache! Hubby too.

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    3 years ago

    Great place to get soup and sandwiches. Love their breakfasts. Clean friendly environment.

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    Cute little lunch spot. The salads and sandwiches are great. Staff is always friendly and the decor is super cute.

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    Great food. Quality ingredients and wonderful service. DELICIOUS a must stop when in ephrata Lancaster

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    The ice cream here is fantastic! Food is simple and quick making it a nice spot for a fast lunch.

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