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Klavon's Ice Cream Parlor

Pittsburgh • ★ 4.6 (1156 Google reviews)

1923
Inside Klavon's Ice Cream Parlor
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The Story

James Klavon opened his Strip District drugstore in 1923; when the pharmacy closed, the family simply locked the door and left the oak backbar, the marble counter and the Mission-style lamps in place. Reopened, it is one of the most intact fountains in America.

From the Counter

Recent Google reviews

  • Tiffany L (Tifferella)

    ★ 5

    LOVE this place! We always have pineapple malts when we are out of town. This place came up on our Google search and it was close by the incline. So glad we stopped. Sweet piece of nostalgia. The building was a pharmacy and reinvented as an ice cream parlor. Awesome variety and creative menu. They also have candy, popcorn, and coffee.

  • Bryan Mccormick

    ★ 5

    I really love the old-fashioned nostalgic atmosphere at Klavon’s. It’s one of my favorite ice cream parlors in Pittsburgh. I also really enjoy that they have vegan options for people who may be sensitive to dairy. I also really love that they serve coffee as well. I always get a decaf Americano. Another great aspect about Klavon’s is that they have a large assortment of candy and soda to appeal to your sweet tooth. Definitely make a trip to Klavon’s if you’ve never been there or even if you’ve been there many times. I can’t wait to go back.

  • Anthony GM

    ★ 5

    Klavons is one of those ice cream shops that echo to simpler times and when ice cream parlors were the place to be! That's not to say this place isn't because it definitely still is! They haven't changed their atmosphere a bit since when they opened and I love it! Classic, old-timey shop serving up classic sweets and treat from old school candy to root beer floats to sundaes and more! They have a few weekly specials of ice cream flavors and have their main menu of staples. Service was friendly, helpful and attentive. The ice cream we had was freaking delicious as I wish I lived in the area to come back and try all the other flavors they have. My wife and I got the Cookie Doughlicious Sundae which had Cookie Dough Ice Cream, Heath Bar, Caramel Syrup, and Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup! The Wee size is only one scoop but we had the regular which was 2 scoops. The ice cream was rich and dense with tasty bites of cookie dough inside. The cup was filled to the edge with tasty sauces and the heath bar was a nice addition to the dessert. It was topped off with some whipped cream and a cherry on top, of course! I'm just so sad that because of Covid they aren't using their glassware because that would have really made the experience so special. Regardless, I'm not going to let that affect their rating. You HAVE to try this place if you're looking for ice cream in Pittsburgh. Follow me for more reviews across America 😎🍔🍕🦖🔧