Dari Point

Small towns always have the BEST ice cream shops! Delaware is no different. The Dari Point is indeed on a point where two roads meet as you head east out of town. Plenty of picnic benches to sit on, a little grassy area, and you can park about anywhere, if you’re driving.
They do have it all — hot dogs, footlongs, hamburgers, shredded chicken, onion rings, French fries, sundaes, shakes, cones — it’s a junk food paradise. The staff were super-​young, but super-​friendly and patient with the 6– and 7-​year olds who… are 6 and 7 and really, there is no such thing as committing to a treat choice at that age. Anyway, they were awesome and our order came out right quick.
We took our niece, nephew and their cousin for an after-​dinner treat. Banana splits and Papa Smurf ice cream cones will make even the most recalcitrant kid happy. No better reason to go than that!

I grew up in Delaware so Dairy Point was always a treat for me. From the days of walking about 10 miles to running with my cross country team this place has served me well for a great ice cream cone.
I love the soft serve and hand dipped cones. The hand dipped cones can get really creative here as well! You could get anything from a smurf to mickey mouse. So now you know why kids love this place!
There is ample space for sitting with the bench area. Also for putting you bike or car. Although I always tried to avoid driving here since I lived like down the road. So getting the energy to walk or run here felt more worth it, plus I was young with more energy. Not saying I’m not that energetic now, I just don’t have I as much as I did back then.
My dad was always a fan of the sherbert ice cream because it had the right amount of tart flavor. I went for anything on the menu, even the shredded chicken sandwiches. Oh my goodness were those delish back in the day!
The customer service here was always great. They served each ice cream cone with a smile on their face when I was young. They even realized when my dad and I became regulars walking here and back so often.
I can’t wait to bring my husband back here soon! Those memories of coming here so often will never leave me. It’s my childhood favorite spot for sure!

A family owned local legend! Several types of soft serve and hand dip ice creams, floats, shakes, slushies, smoothies, cyclones, sundaes, banana splits, parfaits, and of course too much food to mention The staff is very accommodating with specific requests. I love a coney dog topped with cheese and slaw, and some fried pickles or cauliflower on the side; if I am there for dessert the Nuthouse parfait always hits the spot. Outside there is picnic table seating and ample parking on Winter street or in the parking lot. Open from February or March through September or October! Between Thanksgiving and Christmas stop by the same place and check out The Nuthouse for fresh roasted nuts, fudge, brittle, and gift baskets. I love the pecan brittle the best and the mixed nuts are amazing. They will also ship!

The epitome of a hole in the world place. My husband grew up in the area and knew the place.
Great cheeseburgers and onion rings! Wish I would have been able to try the soft serve but I was full!

The smurf cone is the best. Haven’t found blue raspberry sherbet anywhere else. I especially enjoy the sherbet mixed in a blue raspberry slush. Yum.
We lived in Delaware for eight years and loved family walks to the shop. Whenever we are back to visit family this is a mandatory stop!

I grew up on both Dairy Point’s food and ice cream. One of their well known creations is called «the smurf»; blueberry sherbert in a cone complete with two candy eyes and a marshmallow nose. The «papa smurf» is similar but includes the top of the ice cream covered in cherry dip and a whipped cream beard. It’s these originals and more that make memories in my childhood and beyond. I remember coming here when I was younger with a bag of change and buying all the warheads I could for a nickel a piece. They also have quarter machines for cutesy gadgets and temporary tattoos.
Their food is not the most healthy but my usual choices consist of deep fried mini tacos or deep fried cheese sticks. I would also like to share that during the cold months they turn their ice cream shop into «The Nut Shop». They offer cashews, pecans, peanuts and more in brittle, honey roasted and other varieties. Cashew Brittle offers extreme buttery richness with the perfect crunch. Gift sets are also setup to purchase for holiday needs as well.
A small downfall arethat the usual employees are high school freshman, so bear with them when ordering because often times they think chit-​chatting is more important than customer service. When the owner has taken my order or his wife they’ve been more than attentive however.