Doumar’s Cone and BBQ is home to the world’s first ice cream cone machine and it’s still in operation! This drive-in dining establishment still has curb service too. If you happen to miss the cone making, I’ve filmed it below!
Inside you’ll find bar-stool dining where you can eat ice cream in a freshly made cone, enjoy an old fashioned shake, or dive into a float. You can even purchase cones to go and use them at home.
BBQ is also on the menu and one of my travel companions gave a thumbs up to the fries.
I was there to watch the cone making. Seeing the machine in action was a big highlight during my time in Norfolk!
We got to meet Albert Doumar!
I had a great time capturing this iconic Americana experience on black and white film. I used a <a href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YYDTVE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000YYDTVE&linkCode=as2&tag=traveltracks-20″>Lomography LC-A+</a><img src=”http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=traveltracks-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000YYDTVE” width=”1″ height=”1″ border=”0″ alt=”” style=”border:none !important; margin:0px !important;” /> camera with <a href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CVKRRS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005CVKRRS&linkCode=as2&tag=traveltracks-20″>Lomography Lady Grey 400 35mm Black & White Film</a><img src=”http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=traveltracks-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B005CVKRRS” width=”1″ height=”1″ border=”0″ alt=”” style=”border:none !important; margin:0px !important;” />.
It’s really fun in color too!
I’m allergic to dairy, so, sadly I did not get to taste any of the goodies at Doumar’s, but I saw plenty of people enjoying their treats. If you can eat dairy, stop by and have one for me!
May your journey be your muse,
Rachel
Related links: Two Days in Norfolk, Virginia: Day One
Two Days in Norfolk, Virginia: Day Two
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Some or all of this trip was sponsored which may include travel and other costs. All opinions are my own.