Clear River Ice Cream, Bakery & Deli — Restaurant in Fredericksburg

Visiting from out of state. First time trying and it was yummy! Went back the next day for another treat.

Location: right on main street. Gps will take you there. There is free parking on the street, but depending on when you go, it can fill up. Even so, parking a ways down and walking shouldn't be too far of a walk. There is also a public parking lot nearby, across from Pasta Bellas.

Atmosphere: cute, diner style look with old fashioned decor. Booths inside. It can easily get crowded inside with limited seating. The way the tables and counter is set up feels a bit too close/cluttered to me. I feel like I'm always in someone's way due to the layout. As soon as you walk in, you may be running into someone.

Service: Very friendly and open to samples of the ice cream. I never felt rushed by the staff.

Food: ice cream (many many flavors), floats, nachos, sandwiches, cookies, salads, potatoes, coffee, baked goods, etc. We tried the cotton candy ice cream and it was one of the best cotton candy flavors I've tried. Also got a chocolate chip cookie and they are huge!

Price: depends on what you get. Cookies ran about $3; salads $12; sandwiches $13; potatoes $13; medium ice cream was about $7.

Overall, a cool stop. We enjoyed our sweets and recommend checking it out. They have a little bit of everything...

08-17-2025 review: Ice cream flavors are great but I was a little disheartened because I think one of the workers refused to serve me. I would've understood if he said anything but he just looked at me and kept proceeding on doing something else. I would have appreciated if he asked what I was there for. 💔 So I finished ordering and, with an ice cream in hand, I had to line up again to buy something to drink. But, when he saw me in line he just turned his back and went somewhere. He then served my husband's niece who were down the line. I let other people and her pay first because they had several orders. When that specific worker saw me again, he asked a lady worker to cater to my needs... I hope it wasn't because of my skin and how I looked. I am trying to understand that they're busy but I am hoping that other costumers won't experience the...

Stopped in for a quick lunch and was quite surprised. Figured that in the middle of the tourist rows of shops we would have an "OK" at best experience but service and food was great for this type of place. I wasn't that hungry so I opted for a latte and a sausage kolache. My wife went for a turkey club. You place your order and then they call you to come get it. However, when my latte was done it was promptly brought to my table and then the food just a few minutes later. It's just that extra bit of paying attention that moves the whole experience up a notch. My wife thoroughly enjoyed the sandwich- she is not a huge bread fan but she raged on how wonderful it was. I was told by another shop we visited that they make it fresh daily. I can't verify that but when my wife is happy, that carries the day! Nothing fancy but certainly a good stop for...