"A beloved East Bay institution since 1894, this old-fashioned parlor churns housemade ice cream on-site in 10-gallon batches with high butterfat for a dense, creamy texture; it’s credited with inventing signature flavors (toasted almond, Swiss milk chocolate, rocky road) and is famous for towering sundaes and heaping banana splits. Families flock here for celebrations, kids can watch production through large glass windows, and its pop-culture presence (featured in Pixar’s Up) adds to the nostalgic draw." - Veronica Stoddart