Fairport Harbor Creamery — Restaurant in Fairport Harbor

We stumbled upon the Fairport Harbor Creamery after a day in the sun at the Headlands Beach State Park. The giant ice cream cone protruding into the air on the front of the store already had me vibing. I just like the extravagance of giant icons on the exterior of any place of business.

We didn't know until we were inside that we had arrived in a kind of fantasy-land where well appointed branding in a nostalgia-tinged creamery ALSO included boozy milkshakes and boozy sundaes.

We both chose boozy milkshakes and they were delicious. I chose the Life Preserver but next time I'll probably follow my companion's lead and try the Lake Eerie Monster -- a boozy mint blended confection. We took our milkshakes out to explore Fairport and the Reggae festival that was going on, but if you decide to sit and eat, there are views of the historic lighthouse both from on inside the little shop and from the picnic table seating out on the patio. Strings of lights overhead weren't turned on yet when we visited, but I could imagine this place to be a pretty spectacular setting for a key scene in a romantic...

Would have been a 4 at minimum for the ice-cream and treats. Unfortunately its lower after running into who I believe is the owner(more on that soon) and the last brownie i got seemed gritty and like it was vegan, maybe it was and i missed it in the description..

I have been here a few time and mostly enjoyed everything including the experience. The brownie affect my score very little. The owners personality / energy / attitude is what brings it down. Its is hard to explain but if felt like they are too confident and forget how to treat customers due to this.

Summary why, When asking about a flavor no long being avalible i was told they know best and i need to come back more than once a every few month. I then chose another flavor and was told that will be off the list soon and to come back more than once every few months again. I ask about the availability of treat and received another answer reminding me to get what i like when its avaliable more often.

I feel this lady does not want to hear anything other than yes please and...

First time coming here, never knew about this place until my brother told me about it. But I live far west so makes sense.

I purchased a chocolate milkshake which tasted amazing. They make actual real milkshakes vs other places: with the actual ice-cream and actual milk.

The one who took my order was super nice and very helpful. I was told that the shop makes everything there. They make the ice-cream and all of the other desserts in house. I talked to a couple other customers who said that they won't go anywhere else because everything is made there.

I like that it's a small privately owned business which I'm a huge support on. They have not only a to-go window but also areas to sit inside and outside. It's also just up the hill from the beach.

I would love to come again if I'm ever in the area. I'd go all the time if there was a 2nd location in Cleveland.

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