The Dairy Hut — Restaurant in Pataskala

So this place is genius. The premise isn't that different than any other small town ice cream place. They have some soft-serve ice cream machines and they offer are variety of treats like milkshakes and ice cream cones. (+1 for having crunch coating for cones!)

What makes them stand out is how they combine the soft-serve ice cream with other ingredients to make a bunch of generously sized sundaes. Strawberry Shortcake sundae with real strawberries, cake, and whipped cream. Bananas Foster sundae with carmel, bananas, candied pecans, and whipped cream. Those are just two of the highlights from well over a dozen signature sundae combinations from which I have yet to find one I don't like. The biggest problem is if I can get through all of it without needing help or getting type II diabetes.

The also have mixed treats (think Blizzard) with different add-ins, baby cones for the kiddies, and doggy ice cream with a treat for your four-legged friend.

Parking can be a problem. They are a victim of their own success. But the line usually keeps moving and if the weather is nice, who cares.

Seating is outdoor only. There is a small shelter with two tables and seating around the edge if you want to get out of the sun or the rain.

Open from around Memorial day to Labor day, they signal the start and the end of summer. Stop by while you can and enjoy the best...

This place is one of a kind! My kids told me that this is the best ice cream they've ever tasted - and being kids, they're ice cream connoisseurs, so you KNOW the ice cream must be good.

This operation has taken some genius steps to adapt to the current (pandemic) situation, which is both impressive and appreciated.

There's a roped-off queue for cars to enter through. You pull up to view the menu. Then pull up further for a server to take your order from your car.

Once you've ordered, the server will tell you to pull up into one of three marked lanes: red, white, or blue. There's a red, white, and blue traffic light in front of the lanes. You then wait in your car until your colored light lights up. That's your signal that your order is ready.

You then go pay at the window (mask required for customers, and everyone inside is masked and gloved) and you pick up your ice cream. Easy, safe, clean, and efficient.

The owners and teenagers working here are friendly and know what they're doing. It's a local business, so you feel good about supporting your community. The small cones are cheap (around $2.50) but they are huge servings and served in a waffle cone. And the ice cream (cotton candy and mint chocolate chip at least) is "the best in the entire world". What more could you ask for in an ice...

Great local town ice cream and food shop! Reminds me of a hometown high football game snack shop, but much better. For the delicious quality of food, everything was priced very fair.

The ice cream was delicious! The Blitzer is a better version of a DQ Blizzard. There were so many options. I was also quite impressed with how great the burger was, perfect 1/4 with melty cheese. The Mac and cheese was incredible with a white cheddar flavor to it.

The girls working tonight were not only quick at making everything but I was really impressed at their friendliness! They were all very kind and saw one of the girls, who was manning the register, spend several minutes in a conversation with a little boy and Spider-Man and Paw Patrol as I f he was the only customer. Simply wow!

The area offers a lot of gravel parking and places to sit and eat. There is also a large green area were you could do a picnic or throw a football.

Overall this place was not only delicious, but made me feel delighted at all the memories we will build with my...