The Flagpole — Restaurant in Rochester

Not that I worry when I pull into the Flagpole and can barely find a place to park, but when you take a look around this country, these kinds of places are becoming few and far between. This place is nostalgic for not only me, but for anyone who grew up with that little place that still cares about putting a quality, homemade product in their customers' hands. From homemade ice cream (Red Indian is not the most politically correct for a flavor, but is some of the best ice cream you will taste), soft serve and hot food to the quirky treats and specials, they always manage to impress. I never miss an opportunity to go. Heed my words and help keep places...

My wife and I have been loyal customers of the Flagpole for most of our adult lives. The quality of their menu items and the unique selection of ice cream treats can't be found anywhere else in Indiana. However, what rises above all of this is the friendly, personalized customer service that Tim and Helen show to every hungry patron who comes there. (They will even go out of their way to customize a menu item to accommodate a strawberry allergy) I only wish that other businesses around the country would adopt the same personal, caring philosophy. Plain and simple, they make you feel like...

The Flagpole opened the same year I was born. I've not been disappointed in the quality of the ice cream (frozen custard) in the 64 years I've been going there. We take a cooler packed with weekenders when we go up there and bring a quart of lemon and a quart of chocolate home with us. It is priced comparably to most premium ice creams. I can't vouch for the foot longs as it has been at least 10 years since I've had one. It was the first place I ate a slushy, a foot long dog, and a coney dog. I think I judge all...