Fentons Creamery and Restaurant

This hundred-year-old ice cream parlor is a cornerstone of Oakland culture—one of those places that East Bay folks point to as making the region special. The parlor is mentioned in the 2009 Pixar film Up. Huge bowls of ice cream and sundaes of various sorts are served in this always-crowded eatery. Sugar-amped kids roam the aisles all day and into the evening, and although the place attracts a cannabis-enhanced college crowd towards the end of the night, it always has a sweet and wholesome atmosphere. An expensive treat, but the servings are huge. Online reservations. Private parties and full catering available.

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Address

4226 Piedmont Ave

Hours

Mon-Thu 11AM-11PM, Fri Sat 11AM-midnight

Price

$5-15 large sundae or entree

Website

fentonscreamery.com (opens in a new tab)