Doc's Soda Fountain — Restaurant in New Buffalo

What a perfect way to end a day on the trains. We ordered milkshakes and an ice cream flight. I had never heard of an ice cream flight before. Beer and wine flights yes but never an ice cream flight. It should be more common. It gave us the opportunity to sample a few flavors without committing to one flavor. The spot is cute and fits well with the aesthetic of the place. Old wrought iron chairs with the loop on the back. It is small but orders are brought to your table which really keeps it from feeling...

All the furniture and equipment in Doc's was rescued and preserved from the old Schlipp's Pharmacy soda fountain. Authentic art deco design. The ice cream and soda phosphates are to die for! The food is also delicious--Not the stereotypical cheap "hot dogs and chicken nuggets" selection. During the holidays, additional seasonal themed treats...

The pros: charm, character, and the ice cream! The cons: prices are a bit expensive (but there's no other places around), if you want a lot of healthy choices for food-it's very limited (they just added pb&j's for kids though).

It's the only choice for food at Hesston Steam Museum and it is decent food and portions. Lunch doesn't start...