Treat Yourself To A Foot-Tall Ice Cream Cone At Macey’s In Utah

In the mood for a frosty treat? Utahns are well-known for their love of ice cream, and you'll find plenty of parlors around the state. There's one ice cream cone here that can't be found at an ice cream shop, though. Head to Macey's grocery store for a foot-tall soft-serve cone.

Macey's got its start way back in 1947, when Walt Macey and Dale A. Jones opened a little store called "Save-A-Nickel-Market." Today, the local chain includes 15 stores, from Ogden to Spanish Fork.

Associated Foods took over the stores in 1999, but they still have the same features as always - tons of fresh produce, a wonderful bakery, great case lot sales, and Kong Kones.

In fact, the Kong Kone is one of the most popular features of this grocery chain.

Take a little break from your shopping, and head over to the cafe for a tall, towering, frozen treat.

The Kong Kone comes in four different sizes. The smallest is the normal size you'll find at the most fast-food restaurants...

...and the largest size measures about one foot long!

This thing is definitely a King Kong-sized cone!

Macey's mascot, Kong, is a presence all throughout the store. Kids love to see how they measure up - are they as big as a gorilla?

It's almost impossible to eat one of the larger Kong Kones without having it topple onto the ground, so most people prefer to have their treat turned upside down into a cup for easier eating.

Introduced in 1991, the Kong Kone comes in vanilla, chocolate, and swirl. What's your favorite flavor?

Have you had a Kong Kone at Macey's? Do you prefer vanilla, chocolate, or swirl?

Learn more about Macey's on its website, and visit its Facebook page to see what's new at its stores. If you're looking for a more traditional ice cream parlor experience, visit this family-owned ice cream shop that's worth waiting in line for.