Walk-up / Drive-in Ice Cream: Southern Indiana Style

[@runswithwolf7498]

Makes me home sick for Indiana

[@briansherman659]

Roger you are quickly becoming an Indiana legend! Your Hoosier style of narrating and travel thru out our beloved state makes ever viewer want to move here. Thank you for bringing Indiana to the world.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Lots of things to love here, in Indiana!

[@gennanickle]

The Little Twirl in Livonia, IN needs a spot on the list. ❤ Been around a least since the ‘80s. It’s “blink and you’re through it” town but the Twirl puts it on the map.

[@chasebriscoefan14]

Yes, I could not believe how big there soft serve was

[@jasonrugh849]

Don't forget to push the thumbs up button people this guy puts a lot of time and effort and does an awesome job make me want to go out and see the state I live in never realized there was so much to do until now good job man keep up the good work I love the videos

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Thank-you for your thoughtful kindness and encouragement, Jason! I chase stories I think are interesting, and hope other people will get a kick out of them. Much more to come! 🙂

[@remnant1978]

Been enjoying his videos for years now one-of-a-kind. Flew into Louisville a couple times from the west coast for a holiday. I find that area to be very unique the cradle of Americanism.

[@kenw6361]

Hi Roger, the Curb-ette in English, Indiana has re-opened. The banana split was out of this world, and under 5 bucks!!!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

No way!!! This is awesome news!

[@mrbr549]

Hey Roger, loved this piece! These places are vanishing around the country. Remarkable job showcasing Southern Indiana's offerings. It's great that you put yourself out there by sampling many of the sweet offerings for the sake of this video, lol. All I can say is, it's a good thing that pants with elastic waistbands were invented.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I took one for the team, and I’d do it again! 😀Lots and lots of good stuff.

[@Hookiedookie123]

Live 10 minutes from the Austin DQ my son loves that place

[@lucasjackson2638]

Another great video I love jiffy treat and bo macs. Dairy bell in Mitchell is also really good!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Thanks, Lucas! I almost did Dairy Bell.

[@staceyn2541]

My mom used to hit the walk up Dairy Queen in Seymour when she was pregnant with me. Hot fudge marshmallow milkshakes were her big craving. Still there 50 years later, and we both still crave hot fudge milkshakes. So much better than plain chocolate!

[@bonniemoerdyk9809]

Sounds wonderful!! If I ever get back over that way...I'm going to order THAT!! My mom (orig. from Bloomington IN) craved Chocolate Ice Cream with Marshmallow Fluff topping, it was a big thing in the late 40's! In fact, even tho it wasn't listed on the menu in the 70s when I worked at Dairy Queen, we would occasionally get someone who would order it. I think it might be called a Jack & Jill. Most times, only the store manager knows those special off the menu items!

[@jasonrodgers9063]

LOVE LOVE LOVE "Polly's Freeze"! My beloved late wife & I used to take our grandkids there several times each summer. I still do, at least once each season. (They are young adults now, but still love the annual trip with ol' grandpa). If you're in Southern Indiana in "season", a stop here is a MUST! Thanks!!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I can’t agree more about Polly’s! Nostalgia and good food!

[@jasonrodgers9063]

@@AdventureswithRoger I should say that I just happened across your channel, and subscribed. Looking forward to more videos!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

@@jasonrodgers9063 Welcome to the channel, Jason!

[@klm00379]

The walk up DQ is right beside my house in Austin!!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

You would not believe how hard it was, for a non local, to find something in plain sight! Would have never found it without my Smartphone. 🙂

[@ms.tep_]

Wow! I gained 25lbs just watching this! Lol...but I watched cuz I enjoyed it!! 😀

[@karent9646]

Love this video. I wish Dairy Queen still had the Dennis the Menace characters on the cups.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I remember Dennis on all the merchandise! It just made it a happy place!

[@twohandsandaradio]

Dairy Point in Greensburg, Indiana. Cabells in Shelbyville.

[@hTfvmGNrIZ]

if the menu was a woman, id be in trouble. haha

[@JillGreathouse-w8q]

Another great place is Kovener's Corner in Seymour Indiana

[@jeffreyreed8714]

Roger, Always enjoy your history lessons and great sense of humour! Your calming narration always always seems to lower my blood pressure. Thanks!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Moving to southern Indiana was the best thing I’ve ever done. Truly. Serenity is just a short drive away, any day of the week. I hope I can bring the slower pace, beautiful places, and interesting stories, to people who’d never otherwise know them. I haven’t covered everywhere in Southern Indiana, but I’m really close.

[@Letsgoexplore2468]

Nice video!! A cool adventure would be hitting all the fire towers in Indiana. I've done all 13 of them. Can go up about 9 of them.. pike is closed and so is brown county, Morgan, and Ferdinand you can go up but not inside. Ferdinand is little sketchy but awesome. Best view probably Deam, but O'Bannon has a beautiful one also. What can I say, they all are nice besides McCormick. No view but beautiful inside!! Now that's a great view

[@AdventureswithRoger]

That’s a pretty great idea, Daniel! With autumn colors around the corner, it would be sensational! I was just talking to a friend of mine that had climbed the one at Clark State Forest. She said they had recently locked it up for the season. I heard there used to be one in Perry County, at Buzzard Roost, but that overlook still isn’t bad at all!

[@stevenpine1939]

Jungle Park Speedway!!! Billy Creek Village!!! Covered Bridge Festival!!! West central Indiana rocks too!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

My first documentary was about Parke County’s 32 covered bridges (when the Bridgeton Bridge was original), the festival, Billie Creek Village. In the days before KZbin, you had to sell VHS to make any money. I lost big time, and still have a box of videos in the basement, to this day. At some point, I may do that place again, but it still stings a little. 🙂 I do mostly southern Indiana because I live here. I did film two segments up north last year, will likely do more.

[@bobhumphrey6356]

What a great adventure that must have been. Grew up with the closed New Albany Dairy Queen, then went to Zesto, and several times to Poll'ys Freeze, and some relatives still do. plan to make it there again myself.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Make a plan and go! They are definitely all great! 🙂

[@hoosierboy43]

been to all those you mentioned ...i'm originally from New Albany.

[@piazzadriver]

The Tasty Freeze Montezuma Indiana. Open year round.

[@deborahchapman222]

I live in Bedford. You missed the best thing on the menu. The Oreo Cyclone with white ice cream. It is spectacular!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

That settles it: next trip! 😀

[@deborahchapman222]

@@AdventureswithRoger My daughter-in-law, who had been all over the world, goes to Jiffy Treat every time she is here. She gets the Oreo Cyclone with white ice cream. She said it is best ice cream that she ever had. I think so too! Yum… I go over there and get one myself 😋

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I looked at that menu and was completely in shock and awe! So many good things to choose from. I’m a big fan of CFA’s cookies and cream shake, so I bet I’ll love this one!

[@deborahchapman222]

@@AdventureswithRoger I bet you will. I only live a few blocks from it but on hot summer days there’s a long line. It’s worth it!

[@chasebriscoefan14]

I get one with the twist every time I am there

[@ReginaldPetersen]

Excellent video Roger, be sure to visit Little Twirl Dairy Bar in Livonia, IN and Shireman's Farm Market in Corydon, IN. You also would probably enjoy the General Store in Laconia, IN right along the river, it has the original old wooden shelving inside it still and usually you can have a cold cut sandwich from the deli there! Keep up the great videos Roger and God bless you!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I keep missing that store at Laconia! I’ve seen pictures and have said, “I should check that out!” I think I’ve been saying that three years. 😀

[@user-sw4qd2up2s]

I grew up in NW IN and in the little town we had an old Tastee Freeze (think Jack and Diane). It was SO good! Old-school. Classic. Closed in the 90s, was there for decades. I miss it.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Lots and lots of good ones. Hoping to visit a few more before the season ends.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Dairy dip is my fav especially since they’re open year-round 😊

[@AdventureswithRoger]

When I started the project, people kept asking me if I’d been to the Dairy Dip! Even though it’s close to where I live, I’d never heard of it. Now that I do, I’ve been quite a bit!

[@ancjr]

Also, 62 Twist Ice Cream & More in Charlestown... Berry Twist in Floyds Knobs... Little Twirl Dairy Bar in Livonia... I'm sure I'm forgetting some more...

[@AdventureswithRoger]

There are TONS of them for sure! I started off with the idea of only doing the oldest ones, that provided a retro look, but included newer ones that are also keeping the seasonal dairy bar spirit alive, with something special. I keep finding more of them as I travel the state!

[@johnhillside9105]

Hi Rodger, how are you. We have had this here at Northolm Addition too. I'm talking about the Dari Dip, Longmire's Place here on Michigan State Road and Catalpa Ave.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Hi John! Lots and lots of good ones!

[@hoosierboy43]

wow !!...so much good food and ice cream treats...used to go to Polly's Freeze in Edwardsville (Georgetown address) a lot.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Fun fact: I gained a little over 10 pounds doing this segment. Worth it! 🙂

[@Christina-ge3xr]

Thank you for your sacrifice (the calories, I mean 😋). Looking forward to sampling some of these places!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Over ten pounds gained, making this documentary. Happy to take one for the team! 🙂

[@darrellborland119]

Used to go to Polly's, years ago...thanks for memories. 😀

[@AdventureswithRoger]

My pleasure, Darrell! So many good places to eat in the summer. The last one to close for the 2022 season did so in October: seems like a long time to March! 🙂

[@susanaskins6462]

Well you have me already planning next Summer's Road trip. However Roger you left out Scoops ice cream Rockport, Indiana the best of the best of the best soft serve ice cream I've ever had anywhere in my life. They use Prairie Farms products originally Holland Dairy. Downfall is strange hours she runs most of it by herself can't find consistent help.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I missed a bunch of good places! The bonus is that my viewers are setting me up for next summers calorie fest! 😀And I am already stoked, as my last local dairy bar closed for the season, on November 13th!

[@sarahschwartz5620]

You forgot Dairy Barn in Birdseye, IN

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Almost went to Dairy Barn, had several people tell me about it.

[@hernberferd6725]

You did say coneys right? Stuck between Cincinnati and Detroit... Thats coney territory. Nice.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Many of the places say coneys, but if you’re expecting the type from say Chicago, they aren’t exactly the same. Hotdog, simple hotdog bun, meat sauce, shredded cheese, sometimes you can get diced onion. I have found a few that do bakery buns, relish and so on.

[@iwasmadetolove9459]

I'm always up for an ice cream road trip, especially across S. Indiana. My first job at 13 YO was at one called 'Milky Way'. I then moved to a new one called 'Ice Cream Paradise'. I love ice cream concoctions. :)

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Me too! I think I put on about 10 pounds, sampling all these Southern Indiana treats. Someone had to take one for the team! 🙂

[@bradcrawford7870]

Both great places. I grew up making noodles with my grandma that she sold to Knotty Pine.

[@iwasmadetolove9459]

@@bradcrawford7870 That was a great place to eat. Is knotty pine still around these days?

[@bradcrawford7870]

No, they closed years ago.

[@drewpackman2929]

Jiffy treat on 50 east of Bedford is a classic.

[@samthomas6901]

Thank you for what you do sir

[@AdventureswithRoger]

My pleasure Sam!

[@KayvonJavid]

Gosh the prices at Zesto have gone up. I am surprised that Berry Twist isn't on this list...

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Berry Twist is shown at the end, and I love their bbq and ice cream, but they don’t have any nostalgia, like the others.

[@marjieryan7936]

Loved this! I'm 66 and our bus driver always stopped at Jiffy Treat the last day of school in Ellettsville. He would hand each of us a dime and we could have 1 scoop on a cone. RIP Bob Ridge! Thanks for the memories.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

My pleasure, Marjie! These were such wholesome places, and started in a more innocent time. Not everyone today understands them, but for those of us that do, they are wonderful! I hope they’ll be around for a long time to come! 🙂

[@sweetpea2839]

JIFFY Treat the best! Banana split made with cherry ice cream , pineapple orange, Vanilla, Chocolate over the cherry ice cream, pineapple over the pineapple orange ice cream,Strawberries over the vanilla. Whip cream and a sprinkle of peanuts with a banana. Can't eat the whole thing take a friend to help devour.

[@rogerlopp987]

Pollys freeze is not in Georgetown it is close to Edwardsville but is really in Maplewood.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Official address is 5242 SR-62, Georgetown, Indiana, 47122

[@JoshuaDyer1981]

Jiffy Treet The pulled pork is great So is the cheese sticks Great video. I am going to have to check out Norma Jeans

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Really liked Norma Jeans, they had all the right variety!

[@indianamichelle7216]

Loved this! Grew up going to “Polly’s” with my Grandma and Grandpa. Great memories!! The 70’s were so much fun ☮️ I’m definitely going to have to give the potpourri pizza a try at Dairy Dip! Going to have to stop by lots of these places this summer with my Grandkids 😁 Gee, I might have to be adventurous and try one of the many chili dogs that you recommended 😂 This video made me hungry!! Thanks! 😊 😮

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I gained 10 pounds doing this video: totally worth it! And as the defiant little kid said, “I’d do it again!” 😀

[@MattKrack]

For more central Indiana check out the dairy bar in Lizton, IN. It's at their main intersection, hard to miss.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Several people have mentioned the Dairy Barn. Must be a good one! 🙂

[@JoshuaDyer1981]

If you have not tried Pork's or Super Burger in Paoli I recommend it.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Have not tried that one! Is that first place on the left, as you leave town, toward West Baden?

[@JoshuaDyer1981]

@@AdventureswithRoger yes once you leave West Baden, and end up in Paoli, super burger will be on the left and Porky’s will be on the right

[@AdventureswithRoger]

@joshuarobbins5465 I have passed that pork place more times than I can count, and every time I say to myself, “I bet that’s a good place.” 😃

[@staceyn2541]

I live next to the Jiffy Treet in Ellettsville now and it is so crowded, they had to add a second line for the drive thru!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Each time I’m in Bedford, it’s Jiffy Treet for me!

[@hoosiergrandma7640]

I grew up in Ellettsville and Jiffy Treet has always been THE place to go. I remember going there in the 60's and to be honest, the place hasn't changed. My mom knew the owners at that time. I took my son there then my granddaughters. I moved away when I retired and haven't been there for at least 8 years. It's definitely a piece of everyone's history, if you're from Monroe County.

[@staceyn2541]

@@hoosiergrandma7640 Speaking of iconic ice cream places, the Chocolate Moose on Walnut St was torn down a couple of years ago and another apartment building wss built on its lot. It reopened on the first floor but I haven't bothered to go.

[@hoosiergrandma7640]

@@staceyn2541 Thanks, I'm glad to know it reopened. Downtown has changed so much.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

@@hoosiergrandma7640 I love all these little gems! But, have to say I've made MANY trips to the Jiffy Treet at Bedford and one at Ellettsville. =)

[@michaelwebb47274]

Great video showcasing Southern Indiana nostalgic eateries/frozen treats. I think I gained 10# just watching this video. Would love to try them all out, but, I don't think my cardiologist would approve. I've been to Musillami's and Jiffy Treet (Bedford) several times in the years past. Hated to see Musillami close up shop. Thanks for for sharing,,,,, loved the "puns" along the way.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I gained at least 15 pounds as I tried not only what I showed, but a few things that were ok but not notable! ☺️ It was a good time!

[@michaelwebb47274]

@@AdventureswithRoger 😁😆🤣

[@atdickey]

We have Shakeburger drive-in in Paoli.. its been there since at least the 60s i think

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I’ve driven passed that one, many times. Not sure how I missed it!

[@jefferys5187]

Check out golden twist in jeffersonville! You'll love it

[@AdventureswithRoger]

While I got quite a few, I missed quite a few! The bonus is that people have told about other great ones to try: the gift that keeps on giving, if you ask me! 🙂

[@sofiascarlett9373]

You should do one of the carousel in logansport Indiana 46947

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I heard that was a good one!

[@paulesarey5923]

Curbette in English was open 2024

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I absolutely want to go!

[@remnant1978]

Watching in washington state at a drive-through playing oldies

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Nostalgia! 🙂

[@wysteria4J.9512]

This was the funniest, mouth watering video I’ve ever seen 😂❤

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Gained over 10 pounds doing this video. Worth it!

[@tmr3513]

Zestos stills exists in Fort Wayne, Indiana at least four maybe more around the city.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Love Fort Wayne! I read that Zesto was at one time a huge chain, right up there with Dairy Queen. I grew up in central Indiana, where I never saw a Zesto, but we had lots of walk-up DQ’s and a place called Mr Curls. Someone just this morning said they have two Zesto’s at Evansville. All I know is I have another place to eat at Fort Wayne and Evansville!

[@williamrussell3811]

I just moved to rural Nova Scotia Canada and we have so many of theses places . I cant wait to try them all!!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Until I visited Canada a few decades ago, I had this idea that it was always cold, and ice cream would be the last thing on anyone’s mind! Of course that was a silly idea. 🙂

[@williamrussell3811]

@@AdventureswithRoger 😀got a thing for soft serve and chilli dogs.Great chanel ...Its amazing how much history you can find if you just slow down and look around.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Absolutely true! I started the channel thinking I’d be done in six months or less. Still finding things to cover, nearly 6 years later!

[@jacobhoward5939]

I used to go to the Bedford Jiffy Treat with my grandparents growing up in the 90’s. My grandpa always got the orange pineapple ice cream, anytime I visit Indiana I try to make a trip down to Bedford and grab some ice cream and sit down and remember the memories of going and having a great time in their patio with my grandparents.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Sounds like very good memories of time well spent

[@charlietanner6211]

you forgot to stop at one of my haunts at troy been to walls /frosty many times also

[@AdventureswithRoger]

My aunt and uncle live at Tell City, they told me, “You missed The Barge Inn”. 🙂 Since I published, I’ve found many more great places, thanks to viewer suggestions.

[@conalohairt]

You missed Little Twirl in Livonia.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Several have mentioned Little Twirl and The Dairy Barn.

[@Critter145]

One summer many years ago I worked for the department of education language minority division. One day, I happened to be traveling through a small town and came across a little ice cream shop and boy howdy it was good.

[@bonniemoerdyk9809]

Almost nothing makes my heart more excited than a Walk-up/ Drive-In! One of our walk-up DQ's in Terre Haute, IN was owned by dad's high school buds, and I told him I was going to come work for him as soon as I was old enough, however at 5 or 6, (1960) it would be a little while! 😂😉 I ended up working at the one on south 3rd, so I could work year round. It is now a Thai Restaurant and all but one walk-up in TH is closed. Frost-Stop and Tastee Freeze and Dog n Suds have been long gone. So sad!! Thanks for the video of GREAT MEMORIES! 🥤🍔🍓🍌🍧🍦 New Subscriber too!!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

My pleasure, and welcome, Bonnie! I really love these old places of nostalgia. I’m thinking about doing a video about restaurants that are no longer in Indiana, but open in other states. When I passed an Arthur Treachers in Ohio, I nearly lost my mind! Many other great places like that, that we grew up with.

[@user-sw4qd2up2s]

I remember when all DQs were walk up, and many had a red barn house motif. AND the slushies were called Mr Misty until the name changed in the 90s (I believe) to whatever dumb name it is now. I still order them as Mr Misty, and inevitably I have to explain it to the kid taking my order, lol. I don't care, it's a Mr Misty!

[@bonniemoerdyk9809]

@@user-sw4qd2up2s ~ Oh Yeah, Mr. Misty!! I poured a few thousand of those! I sure could go for one right now ...A/C is broken today, and heat index is near 100.🥵 Nothing cooled you down better than a Mr. Misty!🥶🤗

[@bonniemoerdyk9809]

@@AdventureswithRoger ~ Thank You Roger! Arthur Treachers sounds good too! I think I only ate in one once, when traveling. That's a great idea for a video! I sure miss a lot of restaurants from Terre Haute in the 60s & 70s. Some were Ma & Pa types. The menu were typed up and the daily specials were on the chalkboard. One place on south 25th called Bev's now, you would pick one meat item from a choice of 3-5 (like Fried Chicken or Meatloaf or Pork Chops) then you would pick 2 side dishes from 6-8 choices, then you'd pick a bread and a dessert and drink. Guess how much for late 1960's.... $1.25 per plate! Mom, Dad, Sis & I got fed well for $5.10 w/tax. 😄

[@AdventureswithRoger]

@@bonniemoerdyk9809 Good times and even better prices! Hope your air situation gets resolved soon!

[@michaeltait3783]

I lived in New Albany In and graduated from New Albany High School. Thank you for the wonderful memories of my time living there and my pursuit of ice cream. During that time I had a 67 Mustang GT conv and 78 Suzuki GS750 in early 80s that would be used to find the stands. One of my favorite was the Berry Twist in Floyd Knobs

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Berry Twist still exists, but in a new building. I couldn’t find any pictures of the old one. All I can say is that I gained 10 pounds making this film. Worth it! 🙂

[@DavidBrownKC9DRE]

I have eaten at a few of these places...

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I gained about 10 pounds doing this one. Worth it!

[@markkimmell609]

Makes me want an original barbecue sandwich,with a banana split desert or ice cream cone.

[@shantelwoods9064]

Have you tried Mel's drive in? It's located in mars Hill Indianapolis Indiana on Kentucky avenue by the railroad tracks.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Wow, I might’ve when I worked up there in the 90’s. We did a lot of Mug and Bun for sure

[@shantelwoods9064]

It used to be B & K root beer drive in then Barry died and mel bought it still in the family if you want just ask Terri kinnett the waitress about her family business it been around for ever.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I don’t usually go further north than Nashville, as even that is an hour and a half drive. But I’m thinking about doing a long filming day in the spring, covering Indianapolis. I am ALWAYS in for road trip food. 🙂

[@shantelwoods9064]

Part 2 🌭🍔🍧🍿☕

[@tsf5-productions]

Well...isn't this a "cool treat". "And your scales is gaining more and more numbers." Dairy Queen is among my favorites. I remember my very first DQ to get that unique tasting ice cream way back in 1959 in Indianapolis near Rural Street and East 10th. Man! This episode makes me hungry! I have some strong desire to visit a couple of these "historic unique ice cream stop places". Roger - my wife and I in late September of 2021 stayed over night at Log Ends Farm B & B in Petersburg, Indiana and ate at a place called The Fish Hut Pizza. We enjoyed it! Better than the national chain pizza places. Why I'm saying this is Southern Indiana's small towns have among the most memorable places to get that mid 20th Century feel of what makes American food " Mom & Pop" eating places, and hotel/motels so fond to the heart of most people. Great show...Let's Eat!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Looking on the map, I have passed Fish Hut Pizza numerous times! My obsession, since most of the ice cream places have closed for the season, is The Gastof Amish restaurant, Montgomery, Indiana. Buffet style, all you can eat, what’s not to love? 😀

[@kentonallbright9956]

Curbette is open in 2024!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Will absolutely get over there!

[@JoshuaDyer1981]

I love Polly's Freeze

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Good stuff!

[@CornFedCovers]

I grew up around the Curb-Ette in English, and man it was a classic. In the summer it would always be full of little league baseball teams . I hope they re-open someday....many memories though of Dairy Dip and Pauly's Freeze. I haven't been down along the Ohio in years. We have to make that a priority this summer! Awesome video.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I gained a little over 10 pounds, making the video, but it was a great time! Many people told me about the Curb-ette, but by the time I found it, they’d closed shop for good. Hopefully, someone with a talent for business and a love of nostalgia, will give it a try!

[@lonnymay3997]

Didnt include BIG TOP in Evansville? Been around since like 1950. We have 2 Zestos here also

[@AdventureswithRoger]

A fella only has so much money and notches on a belt! 😂 I gained over 10 pounds doing this episode, and can say it was totally worth it! Before I started filming, I knew quite a few. I found others by accident, missed several good ones, but received excellent directions to more calories! 🙂

[@GONZOFAM7]

Jiffy Treat in Elletsville so good and never seems to close even during winter.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I think both that one and Bedford are open year round

[@GONZOFAM7]

@@AdventureswithRoger we're just a few blocks away. My wife and I sneak out for a quick ice cream date there while running errands.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I’ve ate at that one, it is a good one! 🙂

[@bridgethanchek4324]

Every week we have family dinner with my partner's brother, sister-in-law, and nephew. In the summertime, no evening is complete without a visit to Bruster's! After growing up on the west coast, I feel so grateful to be living in Indiana, nearer to family... and to all these wonderful ice cream stands :)

[@AdventureswithRoger]

And there are a TON of them! 🙂

[@michaelgarrity6090]

Nothing like these mom and pop, old school ice cream places. You have to go to these places on a warm summer evening. A memorable right of passage in a small Midwest town. Great tour of these places. How much did you gain? and I don't want to know what your cholesterol numbers were after this tour.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Gained about 10 pounds and my doctor gave me a speech about cholesterol and death. 😀

[@freedomdove]

These little restaurants are common-place here in Indiana, and I love them once in a while. Igloo Frozen Custard dominates here. I don't eat out much anymore since I went all organic with my diet. I have to cook most of my own food now. Lol.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I feel your pain! 😀 After gaining 60 “on the road” pounds, I’ve been doing a keto diet. But, after I get back to a good weight, I’ll indulge every now and then.

[@user-sw4qd2up2s]

Not being mean, but Gyro is actually pronounced "Yee-row". Sorry, pet peeve, lol.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I’m a native Hoosier: slang is my sport 😂

[@amygeyer1166]

Right across the bridge in Madison is a Dairy Queen in Milton, Ky. that’s been there for decades. We went there for munchies when I was in high school in the 70’s and it’s open to this day.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I will have to swing by, the next time I’m at Madison!

[@bradmccormick358]

Rodger, have you ever been to the ice cream stand in Montezuma In? It has 24 flavors of just soft serve, plus other delicious treats.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I heard Montezuma has a Tasty Freeze, but I haven’t been up that way in ages! I’ve seen pictures: it definitely looks like my kinda place!

[@DeltaDawgVR]

Northern Indiana has its gems too. Carols Corner in South Whitley Indiana. St. Rd 5 at the only Stoplight in town.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I haven’t been a ton of places up by Fort Wayne and Kokomo. Small towns often preserve good stuff because they know they’ll never get it again: those are the best

[@ManImJustSomeDude]

I love mom and pop places like these, I always loved exploring Indiana because almost every small town has a Pizza King as well!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

True on the Pizza Kings! I miss the one they had at Whiteland. It was the largest one I’d ever seen, and had a model train that delivered soft drinks to your table. They have a smaller PK with train at New Albany, Charlestown Road.

[@lumberhack2002]

So glad you sacrificed yourself for the common good. You probably had to hit the treadmill after this vlog.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I gained 10 pounds to make this episode: worth it!

[@markkimmell609]

I miss the old Dog and Suds too in the 60,s

[@stevenhigby3512]

I really miss those days. I had so much fun.

[@EaglesChicFan]

My husband & I just moved here & we love this video. We've already visited two lol

[@AdventureswithRoger]

This is absolutely the time! 🙂

[@jonmiller4435]

I grew up in Bedford. Jiffy Treat was called The Red Barrel when I was a kid.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I never heard heard that before.

[@leospring6264]

Amazing video! Americana at its best! Thanks

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Thanks, Leo! Totally worth the pounds I put on. 🙂

[@debbielazzell5721]

Live these places so much fun

[@carlaann7064]

Jiffy Treat #1!!!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Love Jiffy Treat! I’ve heard that Curbette at English opened this year, I plan to check that one out soon soon!

[@carlaann7064]

@@AdventureswithRoger ohhhh good info! Thanks!

[@micheleridenour593]

Very familiar with Zestos in New Albany!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Me too! At least once a week, during the season. In fact, I just had two chili cheese dogs on Saturday! Taking it all in before these places start closing for the year! 🙂

[@ginamaria2579]

That was awesome, our place of choice was the Double R in Evansville and I do think Evansville also had a Dairy Queen 🤗 great video really enjoyed it, think I gained just watching ☺️😂

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I had to go back several times, for many of these. Pretty sure I gained 19 pounds! 🙂

[@ginamaria2579]

@@AdventureswithRoger 😂🤣☺️

[@helenalinger]

😂

[@charlesrichardson4032]

Great job thx so much for your time and effort to put a smile on people face

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Thank-you, Charles! My pleasure

[@adaadjoh]

I cried at the end. 😭

[@WhFunn]

what about Tastee Freeze in Boonville ??

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Didn’t see that one. There are many good ones I learned about, after I published the video: that’s a win for all of us! 🙂 To my knowledge, there is no list of all the older southern Indiana ice cream places. I found many by accident, while going on various filming trips.

[@nestaannjarrett4948]

This reminds of the dairy queen in Danville Indiana. We would walk there from my grandparents house which was 1 block east. There is a speedway there now. I'm 69 and I remember going there when I was 5. Up here in Indianapolis we still have the mug and bun with homemade root beer served in frosty mugs

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I used to work in Indy, and a bunch of us would jump in a van to get Mug and Bun: good times! I also liked Edwards, was sorry to hear that closed.

[@nestaannjarrett4948]

@@AdventureswithRoger that's a shame about Edward 's. I took my grand nephew there when he was 8 and he was more interested in the jukebox than eating.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

They were still playing the music loud the last time I was there! I’ve heard that they’ve since turned the business into a food truck.

[@staceyn2541]

Are you going to do drive in burger places? There used to be a fantastic place in English, near the IGA. Rockport/Seymour has a great drive in, and just up the road on SR 11, Columbus has another place I always dreamed of eating at. I love these series, we are sick of being home and we really welcome the destinations that are just a short day trip.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I’ve heard that the one at English is permanently closed. The one at Columbus closed in 2021. If I could find classic diners from the 50’s, with neon and chrome, that would be interesting! I have found other quirky restaurants with great food, might do some of those. Gasthof at Washington is an awesome Amish buffet. The Log Inn at Evansville is southern style meals in an old stage coach building: Abraham Lincoln ate there! A little further north is the legendary Gray Brothers Cafeteria, up by Martinsville

[@staceyn2541]

@@AdventureswithRoger I am kinda gutted about Musallamis, tbh. That was a dream I had, like you and Jiffy Treet. My whole life, we only drove past to go shopping or to visit grandparents. I think I went once, and it was worth the wait. The place in English had one of the best burgers I think I have ever eaten. My parents lived in Marengo for about 4 years, and those were the saddest food years! Luckily, I only came down to visit during college breaks! I am also devastated that Bloomington couldn't save The Chocolate Moose. It still exists, but in a hideous modern building. Luckily, I live next to an excellent Jiffy Treet. The one in Bloomington by the mall is only eh, the one in Ellettsville is top notch, if you are heading this way. :). Oh, Larrison's in Seymour is a really interesting place, as well as The Fish Place. I don't think they have redecorated since the 70s. If you wanna go crazy retro, like old school supper clubs, The Pines on SR 31 is kinda trippy. Columbus has an old school ice cream shoppe downtown, too. Sorry, I don't know the names of anything...

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Zaharakos in Columbus is a great place, I nearly forgot about it!

[@marshayoder7627]

Goshen....the cheif....a legend in this area.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I was just up there on Sunday, totally missed it!

[@edwardh1591]

This video makes me hungry. You have to visit the birdseye dairy barn. It’s in birdseye Indiana.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Have heard of it, have not been there. Yet. 😀

[@edwardh1591]

@@AdventureswithRoger monster ice cream cones. I sent you a email this morning. Not sure if it went through

[@nickaltvater5592]

When the new owners of Polly's Freeze took over 2 years ago, the prices went up and the quality went down. I go to Berry Tiwst and Lazy Sundaes ever since

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I didn’t notice any difference at Polly’s, the tenderloins and banana boats still seem great. The fact that Berry Twist and Zesto have drive thru lanes, is why I hit them the most.

[@nickaltvater5592]

@@AdventureswithRoger I can normally park, order, and be back in my car by the time the last car in line places the order. I try this many times at various drive thrus.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

@@nickaltvater5592 No doubt! It’s more of a “I’m hungry but didn’t feel like dressing up” kinda thing for me. 🙂

[@hosehead3179]

Bo-macs is not the greatest food, but why can they not put the trays on your window anymore

[@TheBlestmomof2]

Mason's in Washington, IN

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Had not heard of that one

[@ASFMitchelProductions]

now I see why you haven't posted for a while

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Getting fat in the Hoosier heartland 😃

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Also posted the epic segment about the Silver Mine: that one was a monster. 8 weeks of editing, of what was many years of filming.

[@curtissclark7805]

Loved this! Great presentation! I have been living in Costa Rica the last few years but I grew up in Southern Indiana. I lived in New Salisbury for 16 years. My favorite over all the years always was the Curbette. Sadly they closed for good during the pandemic. I can remember when a Harley ride from New Salisbury to French Lick with the mandatory stop in English at the Curbette was damn near a perfect day for me. I always ordered my favorite, the fully dressed Bacon Slawburger with two orders of sweet corn nuggets. The thought of that now is making my mouth water but alas, the Curbette is no more.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I was really hoping the Curbette was re-opening this year. But, there are other good ones. I have what’s left of The Curbette, near the end of the film.

[@curtissclark7805]

@@AdventureswithRoger Yes absolutely! Over the years I have been to the majority of the ones you featured and really they’re all unique and have good food. I was a Dairy Dip regular for many years and always loved the pizza, the management, the old and the new, good peoples. Fingers crossed that the Curbette will make a full reopening in the near future! I’d fly back for another Bacon Slawburger, corn nuggets, and a cold Pibb Extra, for real 😂

[@AdventureswithRoger]

@@curtissclark7805 You are my kinda people, down to the Pibb Extra! 🙂

[@curtissclark7805]

@@AdventureswithRogerFountain Pibb was the icing on the cake. It completed it and made it the perfect lunch OR dinner

[@AdventureswithRoger]

@@curtissclark7805 Ralleys started serving Pibb Extra a few years ago, or at least that’s when I first noticed, and I was ecstatic. My favorite soft drink in the world! For some time, you could only find it in southern Indiana, in vending machines. Once I got my Illinois cousin hooked, he found where he could buy it by the case. He ended up drinking so much of it, that he built a castle in his basement, with the cans! 😀

[@rmiller334]

Do you actually know the difference between a coney dog and a chili dog?

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Yes. We don’t have coney dogs at southern Indiana summer places, at least not the ones I visited.

[@rmiller334]

Well the narrator kept saying this place or that place had coney dogs, then would go on to say how good the chili was. They are different.

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Some of the menus offer “coney dogs” but what they really mean are optional onions, atop the typical chili, shredded cheese and standard hot dog. They aren’t coneys in the Chicago or east coast sense.

[@rmiller334]

@@AdventureswithRoger ah. Here in northern indiana if it says coney it’s like a sweet bbq sauce. Chili is chili.