I went a whole new way with today’s post than what I intended. I was visiting Pat at Back Porch Musings today, and she had a post about the old fashioned drug store soda fountains. I’m too young to have lived through those, but just a short walk from home in the next town over, there is a 1920’s ice cream parlor/luncheonette. It’s called Hildebrandt’s and just last week, they were in Newsday as one of the top 10 best french fries on Long Island.
I found all of these photos on line, and the quality isn’t great, but you get to see what it’s like. The picture above is what it looked like back in the day, and what it looks like today. They still have the green truck too, but it only comes out for special occasions. Below are the counter and the rest of the tables. It is tiny but terrific, and the people who work there are all so nice. It is a great place to take the kids. Who am I kidding? My husband loves their egg creams! All of their ice cream and most of their candy are still homemade. In the last photo, you’ll see a large silver cup – you get that whole thing and a glass to pour it into. It is really almost 2 full glasses that you get.
If you’re ever in my neighborhood, definitely stop by. It is worth the calories! (And now I want an ice cream soda!)
Best,
Stephanie
We had a ice cream store called Peerless where I indulged my passion for grape ice cream and their Peanut Toffee Sundae. You brought back some good memories of the days when I could indulge without thinking of my hips (and heart). XO
ReplyDeleteWonderful post, Stephanie and thanks so much for the mention.:-)
ReplyDeleteThere are a couple of places with soda fountains, on our road trip itinerary. We are looking forward to visiting them.
It looks amazing, so sweet like a Norman Rockwell...seems like LI has all the best food, or at least that what my husband (who grew up in Suffolk county) always tells me!
ReplyDeletethe zhush is totally on with the norman rockwell connection!!! love that old-fashioned counter :)
ReplyDeleteWhere I lived in East Texas, there was a drug store that an old fashion soda fountain and counter. Loved that place and the ice cream. I wish they still had some of them around.
ReplyDeletethat looks like a marvelous place. i wish there were more places like that.
ReplyDeleteI would so love to go there. I think that they are so much fun.
ReplyDeleteYou can bet I will! I love french fries and authentic places like that one.
ReplyDeleteOh Stephanie, that place looks amazing, just like the movies!
ReplyDeleteI want to go there and have a big plate of French fries washed down with an ice cream soda.
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