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“Comfort in Splits!”

Fentons Creamery and Restaurant
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Ranked #2 of 18 Dessert in Oakland
Price range: $1 - $20
Cuisines: American, Diner
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Good for: Families with children
Dining options: Breakfast, Late Night, Reservations
Reviewed July 13, 2016 via mobile

We just love this place! From the food to the ice cream to the service. The line can be daunting at times but it's really worth it and very reminiscent of old malt shops. The ice cream portions are huge so make sure you bring a very big appetite.

Date of visit: March 2016
Thank Charmagne72
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Reviewed July 13, 2016

Fentons is often crowded with groups celebrating children's events...birthdays, graduations etc. there are many better places to have ice cream. Infact, the chemical smell of fake ice cream and sweets at the door is enough to deter me. But, one time I got invited for lunch at Fentons for my 16 year old niece's birthday. I couldn't find anything on the menu I could bear to eat yet I enjoyed watching the girls laugh and eat mountains of weird smelling "ice cream"
Better ice cream can be found a block away but not in decorative mountains.

Date of visit: July 2016
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Thank pamera
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Reviewed July 10, 2016

I came here for dessert ordering only two flavors of the hard ice cream. Flavors were very conservative and they stuck to flavors with lots of nuts or lots of chocolate. The seating inside was filled with dining patrons so we sat outdoors. Definitely a must-do for those with kids!

Date of visit: May 2016
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Thank JY_Globetrotter
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Reviewed July 5, 2016 via mobile

Lunch with 4 generations. Fenton is the go to spot when the family gets together. The lunch items are very good. I had the crab sandwich, very good. The family goes crazy for the ice cream. Yes, this is the ice cream place featured in the movie Up.

Date of visit: July 2016
Thank Steve W
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Reviewed July 4, 2016

I went for lunch at Fentons with the family. My granddaughter had fries and a chocolate milkshake which though the childrens' version was huge and very tasty. I had a crab meat sandwich which was good and a plate of onion rings which I really enjoyed. The rest of the family had a selection of sandwitches and salads which they pronounced good. But their ice cream sundae selection is fabulous and well worth going to try. Be brave skip lunch and try them it will bring back memories of childhood and the discovery of ice cream. A must visit if in the area.

Date of visit: June 2016
Thank 13out
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