The Historic Ice Cream Parlor In Indiana Where You Can Still Experience The Early 20th Century
If there’s anything about Indiana that’s particularly interesting – well, other than everything – it’s the sheer number of fascinating old and historic places that pepper the entire state. Seriously, the National Register of Historic Places currently lists Indiana as having more than 1,900 registered historic locations, and today we’re going to look at a particularly delicious one: Zaharako’s Ice Cream Parlor, which also doubles as a museum! Of all the wonderful historic restaurants in Indiana, this one might just be the sweetest – and most educational!
Zaharakos has been a staple of life in Columbus since 1900!
This makes it well over a century old now, and honestly, it's just as wonderful as it's always been. There has been no loss of quality here over the decades; it is beautifully maintained, menu and vibe-wise, and it's truly an experience.
Even the interior is almost exactly as it was way back in the day, and you'll find that the old-school charm Zaharakos boasts is part of what makes it so unique.
It's more than just an ice cream parlor: it's also a museum, featuring all sorts of gadgets and gizmos from decades long, long past. You'll want to stay for a while and take it all in.
But speaking of the ice cream, it's also its own wonderful adventure.
Creamy and deliciously sweet, Zaharakos prides itself on using only the best ingredients. Sure, sometimes you can get a more formal meal here - all-American diner fare like burgers, fries, and wings - but it's the ice cream that really shines.
Even the décor is vintage (to say the least); it remains as it was, long ago, despite the thousands - if not more - of folks who have passed through here over the years.
Come on in, have an amazing lunch and an even more spectacular dessert - and then immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this iconic Indiana establishment.
Learn about the history of not only this establishment, but about all the fascinating instruments and items you'll find yourself surrounded by - most of which are still in working condition!
A trip to Zaharakos is a trip into the past, and we cannot get enough of the time travel thing - or, of course, the ice cream.
To see the full menu (and read the long history of the place), be sure to check out the official Zaharakos website. What are some of your favorite places for getting ice cream in Indiana? Let us know!
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Address: Zaharakos, 329 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201, USA
Tori Jane is a storm chaser, writer, photographer, and the village idiot - in that order. When she's not out and about dancing with the meanest storms on planet Earth for funsies she can be found wandering, shooting landscapes, writing, editing photos, and otherwise up to no good. Legend has it that she can also be occasionally spotted typing up short bios in the third person, but those rumors are unsubstantiated.
