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Graley's Creamery & Confections

Papillion, NE • ★ 4.7 (1205 Google reviews)

Inside Graley's Creamery & Confections
Graley's Creamery & Confections photo from Google
Graley's Creamery & Confections photo from Google

The Story

This historic fountain boasts a charming late 1800s to early 1900s atmosphere, with black and white photos on the walls reflecting its earliest days. Everything is made from scratch, ensuring delicious treats that will transport you to a simpler time. Don't miss their utterly fantastic ice cream, with great options to satisfy any craving.

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Recent Google reviews

  • lamar johnson

    ★ 5 • 5 months ago

    Upon walking in this establishment one fine day with my African American girlfriend, we realized that this place has been here for centuries, The black and white still photos of times past on the walls show how the place started and is still the same from its earliest days in this old cattle town nestled on the plains of the Missouri river valley. 'Tis an olde time establishment dating back to the days of the Wild West. Its easy to imagine people like Buffalo Bill Cody, Wild Bill, Wyatt Erp, Jesse James and others surely passed thru this establishment. The turn of the century piano at the entrance is an ode to the frontier times and settlers who dared settled this territory...As a soda fountain it also served as the local pharmacy treating illness and ailments to the early settlers that needed a cure. Meat Pies made by the European settler way and homemade fruit pies made the same way as the Pioneers and Sooners. Dare I say that the Ice Cream is reminiscent of the earliest times of ice cream flavors! The flavor combinations change daily and are endless. Homemade hand churned ice cream that tickles your taste buds. During the happy days of the 1950's it was the hangout for all the local teens. The Graleys has been a staple in the territory since the day of the trolley and horse n buggy. The staff still adorns the original uniforms from the turn of the century parlor staff. It is sure to please and take you back to a simpler time in life.

  • Michelle Marks

    ★ 2 • a month ago

    It's such a pleasure to come to Graleys as I live 5 hours away, the small mishaps I have ever encountered were taken care of and I was always treated with respect. Yet here today July 31st I invited two people who have never been and as I'm answering their questions the first individual turns walks away as says something smart to his co worker. I blankety asked, did I do something wrong. The next clerk says no and turns red. As my party of 5 is being helped the entire time I have never felt so unwelcomed. As I sit here I'm listening to the 5 talk crap about patrons that just left. I hope the owner can fix this. If I get treated like this a second time, I will never be back.

  • Alexander K

    ★ 5 • 5 months ago

    This place is really really good. The late 1800s to early 1900s atmosphere is very charming and a nice reflection of the old America. All treats are made from scratch and taste nothing short of delicious. Been here on multiple occasions and yet to be disappointed. Whether you are coming here for a sweet cold ice cream, an amazing confectionery banana split, a cookie, or a cup of Joe I don’t think you will leave disappointed.

  • KALE

    ★ 5 • 2 months ago

    First off, Mr. and Mrs. C are amazing! They do a great job making the place feel "right." The employees are awesome as well -- probably thanks to the training of the Comptons, but also because they're just super friendly and helpful! The ice cream is utterly fantastic, and the options are great: my go-to is a waffle cone (which they make in-house) with three kid's scoops, mixed and matched depending on that day's selection and my mood! I also love doing a brownie sundae, or even a malted milkshake every once in a while. The music they've got playing is super catchy and fun, too. Everything is always clean, and of course it smell amazing since they make everything there! The biggest downside to the experience is that the Absolute Best Ice Cream Flavor of All Time isn't there year-round (It's Summer Peach, by the way. In case you didn't know, The Absolute Best Ice Cream Flavor is All Time is, objectively, Summer Peach. I swear I have no bias.)! I would absolutely recommend that swing by!