Peterson's Ice Cream Depot
Clifton, VA • ★ 4.7 (800 Google reviews)
The Story
The cheerful hum of families gathered around Peterson's Ice Cream Depot feels like a timeless summer afternoon, bathed in the glow of a simpler era. The sweet scent of vanilla and grilling hot dogs drifts from the window, promising old-fashioned delight with every bite. Here, the soft-serve swirls high into the Virginia air, a perfect, frosty reward after a leisurely stroll down Main Street.
From the Counter
Recent Google reviews
Franziska Moeckel
★ 5 • 2 months ago
Been coming here for decades and the cookies & cream malt is my go to. Their young staff is incredibly polite and well organized! We take our orders to go and explore the beautiful houses and side streets of historic Clifton. Though, plenty of seating is available (and games.) Dogs are welcome; ask for a pup cup!
kurt schulwitz
★ 5 • 2 months ago
I had the black cherry malt AND a single scoop chocolate drama in a waffle cone. The intensely flavored malt was delicious, rich, quite sweet, with a hint of salt. The chocolate drama also had all the same qualities. I made a chocolate ice cream in the past that was quite similar. I thought they, including my own homemade, were just a bit too sweet. That's the only possible MINOR fault I could think of. Oh, and the portions were huge too!
Kari Raring
★ 4 • 8 months ago
A fun treat always. We like to bring guests out here or celebrate the end of the school year. The flavors options change so there is always something new to try. The milkshakes are great. The portion sizes tend to be on the larger side. It’s a cute little ice cream shop and the kids get a kick out of the little train at the front. Bonus points for a bathroom!
Amber Wright
★ 1 • a year ago
I'm shocked by how bad this place was considering the great google reviews! Everything was grossly overpriced. They charge $1.50 per topping, and 2 scoops of ice cream in a bowl is $10! Also, I don't believe their claim of the ice cream being home-made. I purchased the key lime flavor, and it tasted and looked incredibly artificial. They advertised on their sign that the ice cream contained graham cracker crust chunks. I received about 3 crumbs of crust in the entire 2 scoops (pictures attached). This place definitely seems like a tourist trap.
