Leatherby’s Family Creamery, Lincoln — Restaurant in Lincoln

My wife and I came in with both our kids today. When we first walked in we were greeted, not by the front end, but by the kitchen yelling welcome. I liked the enthusiasm coming from there, the front end could of been happier, but could be because of day lights savings. The place was pretty clean as they just opened and we were seated at a requested booth. This was our first time being at this Leatherby's and it's been many years since we last went to one in Sacramento.

Their menu is quite basic and only has a couple items on it. I ended up ordering the Daddy Dave's Burger and my wife ordered the California Burger. When they first arrived I couldn't believe that what I got warranted the price of it (around $20 for a Burger and fries). Comparing my burger to my wife's it was about the same height so the only assumption I could come up with is what's inside that makes it cost so much.

I will have to say, this was probably the best Burger I have had in a long while. It was two hamburger patties with lots of cheese, bacon and red onions sandwiched in-between essentially 2 grilled cheese. The hamburger patties were seasoned perfectly, the cheese amazing. I cannot express how well they made this Burger. My wife said hers was really good as well. She really enjoyed thw fries as well (I thought they were alright, but I'm not much of a potato person).

My kids had a scoop of ice cream each. One had strawberry and the other chocolate. The strawberry was pretty good, but not spectacular. The chocolate ice cream was grainy and didn't seem like the best quality. Their ice cream came iwrh 2 cookies each, but they were like those small Amos chocolate cookies, so a bit disappointing there. My wife and I shared a Christina's caramel craze. The ice cream was decent, but the caramel was possibly the worst I've ever had. It was fluffy, grainy and the flavor was off. I'm used to thick rich and hot caramel on my sundaes so this was just off-putting.

Overall 4 out of 5. The burgers were amazing, but what they're known for, ice cream, was lackluster and disappointing. I will definitely go back every now and then for their Burger, but won't go a lot because that price...

Our waitress, which we didn't know at the time, was actually a manager. She sat us down and brought us our drinks rather quickly. She stopped by a few times to check if we knew what we wanted. She was patient with us despite not knowing it was my and my husbands first time eating there.

I ordered the house fries but asked if there was anyway to make them spicy and she's like well how spicy do you like them? I told her how much I loved spicy food and she was like oh...Ive got you don't worry. You'll like these. They were delicious!!! I will be back for just these fries alone even though the ice cream sundae we got was also really good. Before giving us our ticket at the end of the meal she brought out the quest ticket to show me how to order the fries next time I come so I could get them exactly like that... I want to say that was going above and beyond expectations but it got better then that.

It took my husband and I maybe 20 min to figure out how we wanted our sundae (we were doing this while our food was being cooked so we weren't dragging out the ordering process when it came to desserts). When it came time to order we said it was our first time there and I think we have picked out exactly what we want, she smiled and got excited about that and said wait don't order yet. I want you try some of our seasonal flavors and toppings and out she came with several different samples of ice cream and topping flavors.

This was by far the best experience Ive ever had at what would usually be considered a "chain" restaurant. The care and attentiveness of Jala and the staff was beyond expectations. She is an employee worth having be part of a team and I hope whatever future she has in the company she'll continue to shine and do great things. Good people are hard to come by. Thank you for making our evening and our meal great...

Leatherby’s Review

🌟 Welcome Experience From the moment we walked into Leatherby’s Ice Cream, we were greeted with a warm and cheerful vibe! 🏡 The classic ice cream parlor charm set the tone for a fun and delicious lunch with friends. We knew right away we were in for a treat!

🍽️ Delicious Food The food hit all the right notes! 🍔 I went with the juicy California Burger—so satisfying! My wife loved her fresh and hearty Cali Club Sandwich 🥪, while our friends enjoyed another burger and a creamy Egg Salad Sandwich. And of course, we all shared a basket of those golden, crispy Parlor Fries—pure perfection! 🍟

🙌 Outstanding Service Big mahalo to Bela, our fabulous server! 💁‍♀️ She was friendly, upbeat, and made sure our table of four felt totally taken care of. From helpful menu suggestions to keeping everything moving smoothly, Bela’s service made the whole experience even better.

🍨 Sweet Treats & Vibe Now for the grand finale—the ice cream! We were in dessert heaven with our selections. The Black & Tan Sundae stole the show with its rich layers and nostalgic flair, but every scoop was dreamy. 🍨✨ The place had that joyful, family-friendly energy that made our lunch feel like a celebration.

💬 Final Thoughts & Recommendation Leatherby’s Ice Cream is a must-visit for delicious food, incredible desserts, and heartfelt service. Whether you’re coming with friends, family, or just craving a sweet treat, you’ll leave with a big smile and a full belly. Huge shoutout to Bela for making our visit so special! We’ll definitely be back for more scoops and...