Jigger Shop

Not worth it. Jack and Jill Ice cream and over priced sundays. We live in Gretna and go to lancaster for ice cream at penny’s Ice cream truck for a real treat and real ice cream. The food is even worse than the ice cream.

Well, we were out this way last few weekends ago and stopped by to grab lunch. I ordered a wrap and Mac and cheese my husband ordered a wrap and fries and both got tea– WOW almost 30 dollars!!! Come on! For lunch and no alcohol!!! Any way the wraps were very good. The main reason I am writing this is about my 3.25 cent side dish!!! Of Mac and cheese! It came in a tea cup AND IT WAS CLEARLY from a box of Kraft Mac and cheese. Not what I had hoped for… The price was bad enough but then to see what it was and the Amount was just highway robbery! Check out the picture of the teacup!

Unfortunately I feel that most of the reviews here are from regulars and people that have a sentimental attachment to the area. The Jigger Shop, although a staple to Mt Gretna is lacking in quite a few aspects.
The food is ok, but not much better than «diner» style food, it’s a quick easy meal that comes at near a sit down restaraunt price. For my wife, a 2 year old and myself to stop in it’s easy $ 30 with no service for just a simple cheeseburger, sandwich, kids meal, fries and drinks. Add in 7 – 8 dollar ice cream sundaes a quick stop here for lunch is easily $ 50. Now mind you, don’t forget on a weekend unless your waiting for them to open a 10 – 15 min stand in line for food, and just last weekend I waited 25 minutes for icecream and eventually gave up as for the last 10 minutes they didn’t even process the person 3 people in front us’ order. We drove down to Twin Kiss in Colebrook for icecream (at more than half the price i’m sure). It was a reminder on why I haven’t stopped here in a few years.
My TLDR; It’s an ok place to go but it is over rated, over priced, and often has long waits standing in line. It’s worth stopping for the atmosphere/​location (walking distances to what Mt Gretna has to offer), but not for the food/​prices.

We stopped by as we were in the area for the Pa Flavor Fest (which was great!!). A nice little throwback. The ice cream and shakes are good. Overall, a bit pricey though. Somewhere we would visit again.

Had a real hankering for a jigger shop Sunday today, however when we arrived we were dismayed to see that they are closed for the season. No ice cream for you in the winter!

Stopped by here on our way to the Indian Echo caverns. The food is simple and served quickly, but nothing that you couldn’t get at another spot. However, the ambiance and being able to enjoy the breeze and nature of Mt. Gretna make this place worth a visit. We ended up trying the cheeseburger, chicken burger, fishwich and fries, all intentional choices to save room for the selection of ice cream treats. Jigger shop is named after the jigger sundae — vanilla icecream, chocolate or butterscotch, and whipped marshmallows toppings and true to the descriptions, they do not mess around with dessert portions. Since it’s a seasonal store, there was definitely the added pleasure of getting in before the last day for the season.

This review is just based on the ice cream! It was solid. The place is old school and has a nice family friendly vibe, with options to bring your dog and take the kids to the play ground.

Decent stop. The kids really liked it. Food was average, ice cream was good. Long lines but they moved fast. A little overpriced. Family of 4 spent $ 70 on burgers, fries, and ice cream.

Ice cream is great but the food and the prices are just so-​so. But, it is a quaint little spot and the people are friendly. Not a bad treat especially when your on vacation.

As a 19 year customer, I have a warm place in my heart for the Jigger Shop. The ice cream seems to get better and better every year. The prices seem to be rising, also. However, it is a small price to pay for such a unique experience. We never miss a nighttime trip to the Jigger during our visits to Mt. Gretna. Highly recommend the vanilla soft serve with hot fudge (not on menu), bananas foster, black raspberry ice cream, peach ice cream… you really can’t go wrong.

Classic, old school ice cream shop amongst beautiful surroundings. Great place to visit, but far from the best ice cream in the area. Good place to take guest to show off the area.

What’s a jigger? Well, the truth is that I know exactly what it is, but it is a highly guarded secret. I can’t tell you; the only reason I know is that my brother worked here when he was a teenager and he swore me to secrecy. But I challenge you to go and order a jigger, and see if you can guess what the secret is. What will become quickly apparent is that this is the best ice cream shop for many miles, and the treetop location is divine. Enjoy the treats and bring your family!

Great place, super location. Nice to sit on the porch in Mt. Gretna on a nice day. A local institution. Yum! Can get busy on occasion but it’s because they are good. Very friendly employees any time I’ve visited.

It’s an experience. There is sort of a nostalgic vibe to this place. First of all it’s basically in a pavilion decorated with hanging glass lamps (reminds me of the old Tavern on the Green in NYC). The night we happened to be there we waited in a very long line but the girls running around behind the counter were doing a great job turning out amazing looking sundaes in very little time so we waited maybe 10 minutes to order. Here’s your opportunity to people watch or talk with the folks around you. See, it’s an experience.
Anyway, we ordered a sherbet cone, a chocolate cone, and a banana split for my daughter and me to share. It was sooo good. I haven’t had one in years and we wound up dueling with our spoons for the last bite… she won :)
Anyway, they have a great variety of sundaes and I wouldn’t waste my time on a cone — come on, you can get plain old ice cream anywhere. It’s what they DO with that ice cream that’s the special part — the experience. They had a strawberry shortcake sundae that looked and smelled worthy of a return visit. Don’t even get me started on the Death By Chocolate sundae. They had beignets, people! Freshly made beignets. C’mon, go there and try something special.

Am I seriously the lowest rating so far? I wish someone would explain this to me.
I’ve came here twice. To me this place is a disappointment, the hype people create is completely unnecessary.
The first time I had come was a few years ago, my order was ice cream — because that’s what it’s known for. The ice cream included mini donuts and a flag if I remember correctly. It didn’t taste all that.
It’s a tiny shop that doesn’t seem organized or put together, you have separate lines for different things on the menu. It’s dark inside. And the chairs and tables aren’t anything pleasant, with their red, cheap table cloths. From the outside it’s not eye catching either, it looks run down to me.
So, the second time trying it out, the person whom I was with wanted to see what this place showed for itself as well. We attended the art show, hungry — we stopped here. Got an overpriced, $ 5.00 burger. Which doens’t include fries. Fries were a separate order, over $ 2.00. It wasn’t that great of a burger, the only time I’m ever paying $ 5.00 for a burger again will be at Five Guys — A taste worth paying the money, and that includes toppings.
My company thought the same thing I did — nothing special about this place.
Oh, and other thing. This restaurant has random jars laying around asking for a tip? Um, tell the owner to lower the prices and we’ll consider that.

So much whipped cream! OH MY GOD!
Anyways, I haven’t actually been here in what? 6 years? I’m glad my friends after rehearsal suggested it. I got lost though which is fine though since I don’t know the area, but the ice cream is how I remembered it. I got a hot fudge sundae tonight, though it had a mountain of whipped cream on it, I still loved it! I like the retro atmosphere of the place as well, plus indoor/​outdoor seating makes it a great place. I hope I can get back here again soon.

Decent food, great Ice Cream!

I haven’t reviewed this sooner?!
This is the best ice cream shop ever. Really. No contest. The flaming Baked Alaska Sunday in my photographs is just one of the reasons. They have so many creative and delicious looking sundays here. There was a Saw Dust Sunday which was pretty amazing too.
I first came here two years ago after a trip to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire at the recommendation of a waiter at a different restaurant where we went for dinner. The Jigger Shop is seasonal. They close end of the summer, which is a bit unfortunate since I am from NY and only ever really come to the area for the Renaissance Faire which is in the fall.
It’s a local place, the history of which can be read about on their website. They are very popular from what I have seen. There is food as well but I never tried it and just known them for their ice cream. The place is big with lotsa tables and outdoor benches. There is a nice back area with benches and paths that I had a good time running around with my friends.
Definitely recommend it if you’re in the area!

On a recent trip to Mt Gretna, PA for the outdoor art festical we stopped at the Jigger Shop. It was established in 1895 as an ice cream parlor and is legendary among locals for its delicious treats. Really a fun place to visit with your family. We tried some food (fish sandwich, hamburger, fries) along with some ice cream (birch beer float, marshmellow & butterscotch ice cream, etc) Prices were fair, I wouldnt describe them as cheap. as must-​see if you’re ever in the area.

I first visited this place when I was two years old. This was back in 1986. I believe the last time I visited the place was back in 1996. The place is still there (it’s been there since 1895, along with the Mt. Gretna cottages dating back to the Civil War) and is a local favorite, especially during the summer time. Whenever we stayed at our cottage, we would walk there in the early evening along the small paths, as I would hop around on the curbs and bumps in the paths caused by giant, ancient trees.
If you ever visit this small, obscure little community, you MUST visit this local favorite. it’s quaint (at least it was when I was last there) and a great treat on a summer night.