The Flagpole
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The Flagpole, Rochester. 4518 likes · 122 talking about this · 387 were here. Old Fashioned Homemade Ice Cream and Hot Dog Stand.
The Flagpole ice cream shop in Rochester has been a community staple since it first opened in 1949. Helen and Tim Durkes took over last …
The Flagpole is a charming eatery located in the heart of Rochester, IN. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and diverse menu, it offers a delightful …
Todd Howman
Wife and I stopped here for an evening ice cream while on a motorcycle trip. I had a scoop of the plain cheesecake and manitou munch. Wife had chocolate fudge brownie and cookies and cream. The ice cream was good with a distinct texture. Very smooth and “creamy”. The service was fantastic and the vibe great. 10/10 recommend.
… moreCarmen Hoskins
Delicious little treat! We stopped on our way through traveling back home, and were delighted to find such a great ice cream place with history and great flavors. Perfect treat for a hot day.
… moreJoey Catanzaro
Friendly staff, good service. Blueberry cheesecake ice cream tasted like artificial blueberry with no real blueberries and peanut butter dip shake just tasted like milk with a splash of peanut butter. Menu was difficult with no descriptions of the items. Pictures could benefit the ordering process. Left something to be desired. Will try again with some other options.
… moreRaymond
My wife love their upside downs. I like all of their ice cream. A few favourites red indian shake, upside down, and lime and grape sherbet!! Spanish hot dogs are delicious also!!
… moreMeem H
Not many mom & pop places left like this one! Worth the trip because they make their own ice cream. Sure, you can get twisty cones there but it’s not the same. I love their upside down… banana split in a cup and nutty professor. Kids like Superman and hubby loves their Carmel sundaes. My sister loves the malts.. they aren’t “cheap” but how often do you get one this good? Stop in during season, I doubt you’ll regret it. (Not paid for advertising)
… morenathan tucker
Can you say “Amazing”!!!! By far the best ice cream I have ever had. I have become a regular. I walk all around Rochester, so I can stop and say hello and have my upside down. With their customizing smiles. You will leave with a smile for sure. Great staff and the owners are very nice people..
… moreMichelle Ervin
Great ice cream and even gave us pup cups for our chihuahuas
… moreJeslynn
Omg this is so underrated THIS IS THE BEST PLACE EVER THEY HAVE SO MANY ICE CREAM AND FOOD IT’S SOOO GOOD VERY RECOMMENDED
… moreAvery Jacks
My favorite ice cream place! We always stop by when we’re in town. I’ve been going there for 15 years. We always get a couple quarts to bring back home when we go!
… moreMichael Krieg
My wife and I have been loyal customers of the Flagpole for most of our adult lives. The quality of their menu items and the unique selection of ice cream treats can’t be found anywhere else in Indiana. However, what rises above all of this is the friendly, personalized customer service that Tim and Helen show to every hungry patron who comes there. (They will even go out of their way to customize a menu item to accommodate a strawberry allergy) I only wish that other businesses around the country would adopt the same personal, caring philosophy. Plain and simple, they make you feel like family! Thank you!
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