Mr G's Barn — Restaurant in Ohio

This was a case of High Expectations and maybe poor timing?? I drive by Mr G's Barn at least 3X a week and often see long lines stretching for over a block. That is a sign of a good place to get some Ice Cream. I decided to to stop in with my Sister and give it a try one evening right around 5pm. We beat the lines there and there were only a few cars in Drive Thru and no one waiting inline at the counter. This is where thinks started to disappoint... 1st disappointment: Waited 10 minutes for anyone to open the counter Order Window to take our order. Priority was being given to the Drive Thru customers. (Not uncommon) By now the lobby area had gone from no waiting to about a dozen folks waiting. It did not take long for us to get our orders, which were one small Chocolate soft serve in a regular cone and a Chocolate Malt. As soon as I saw the Chocolate Soft Serve Cone, I was the 2nd disappointment because the Ice Cream was "Darker" than it normally is and that was due to it "Re-Crystalizing". This is when the Normally Smooth, Creamy Soft Serve Ice Cream becomes "Icy" and not smooth or creamy along with a bland, Icy taste. (Not uncommon) The 3nd disappointment was noticing that the Ice Cream had not been "Rooted" into the Cone, but merely started at the top of the cone, leaving the cone very "Top" heavy with no foundation to hold it into the cone itself. (Not uncommon) None of these disappointments were unusual, but... "Disappointing" for a first time visit for sure. The Chocolate Malt was good and would order again, but I will be trying out other Ice Cream shops in the area before returning to Mr G's Barn because of this first...

Our go-to ice cream place for years. We live in Colorado now, but every time we come home to Ohio it's one of our first stops. The menu is large and varied with rotating flavors of the week (though the orange and vanilla swirl will always be my favorite!). The portions are generous, and I am never disappointed with the amount of mix-ins/toppings. My go-to is either a swirl cone or a cookie dough and peanut butter cup cyclone with chocolate ice cream. You can't beat Mr. G's price for the quality and quantity of ice cream.

Beyond the amazing ice cream, there is a shaded, grassy area with benches to hang out and enjoy your treat. It's a great place to let your kids run around and get out some energy. For those who don't want to eat in, Mr. G's offers a drive thru in addition to the walk-up window. The line can be long, but it often moves quickly. I'd just avoid prime times, or park and get out if the wait is too much.

Service is always friendly. Employees often go out of their way to chat or joke with my kids. Even when they've been slammed, we've never experienced a stressed or disgruntled employee.

If Mr. G's ever wants to expand, please come out to the Westminster CO area!!! We are in desperate need of that midwest walk-up ice cream stand...

This was the best place. This year has been nothing but a disaster. Went today to get ice cream. The drive thru read it back correctly but then handed over the completely wrong items. My item was the wrong ice cream, wrong mixed in toppings and what was mixed in was minuscule barely there at all. We drove away out of the line and then realized what happened. At that time it was not even an option to go back around as it would have taken forever to get it corrected. Disappointed in this year so far and it just started. Don’t know what has happened but two visits and both were messed up and disappointing.

UPDATE** I talked to Jay and he was extremely nice person to deal with. Apologized for the mixup and offered us a replacement to make it right. He takes great pride in the business and the products they turn out. I have given them 5 stars because Mr. G’s is awesome and I shouldn’t have let a few mistakes on orders be such a huge deal. Jay and the team will make it right he assured us....