Carl's Cones
Name: Carl’s Ice Cream
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Meal: Ice cream cone and root beer slush float
Type: Ice Cream
This is the second restaurant here on The Hungry Traveler to appear on the National Register of Historic Places. It really is a shame that I only recent made my first trip to Carl’s a Fredericksburg institution since 1947. The place just oozes charm. The owners clearly know not to tinker with success. My roommate served at as my guide for the night which was good because the line is impressive. With so many people behind you the pressure is on to be quick with your order. I visited on the Sunday of the Labor Day three-day weekend, the weather was quite honestly perfect so needless to say Carl’s was a popular destination. Even under these conditions the line moved very quickly, don’t be discouraged.
The ice cream is the real deal. They only make three flavors (chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry). At the suggestion of my guide I went with a regular size chocolate/strawberry cone. The jumbo size is massive, the cone itself is at least the size of a soda can. Regardless of size or flavor I think what makes Carl’s so great is texture. The ice cream is just the right temperature and oh so smooth and creamy.
You don’t often find restaurants that are historically noted. Carl’s deserves the praise and you should get there as soon as possible.
Carl's at night
