Finally! I've been waiting for something really cool to open up in the new building on Main Street, Washougal. And it doesn't get much cooler than this - an ice cream parlor!
Ivan Gering is Papa of Papa's Ice Cream and he is all things in this business - ice cream scooper, coffee maker, janitor and owner.
Papa's serves only the best - Umpqua Ice Cream from from Oregon, all-beef hotdogs, homemade granola and a secret-recipe, extra-special, chocolate chip cookie for the creation of the ultimate cookie sundae. Wash all this down with a cup of coffee made from beans roasted locally in Vancouver.
Folks with an extra-demanding sweet tooth can satisfy their cravings for candy at the candy counter stocked with a wide assortment from the Candy Basket in Portland. Kids will have fun with the penny candy shelf which stocks everything from root beer gummi bottles to old-fashioned rock candy on a stick.
My kids fell in love with Ivan who is a friendly, jolly sort of person. My son was particularly impressed with Ivan's plans for a Wii setup in the restaurant. Ivan really wants his place to be one where kids can hang out and enjoy themselves - a nice safe place to have fun. Kids and their parents will enjoy Ivan's birthday party plan which comes with a signature Papa's BIG Dish ice cream sundae which includes 10 generous scoops.
Papa's Ice Cream is located at:
1700 Main, Suite 130
Washougal, WA 98671
360-835-8555
Hours:
8:00am - 9pm: Monday - Saturday
1:00pm - 9pm: Sunday
I encourage everyone to check out this place. It's new. It's different. And it's fun. If you go, tell Papa Ivan, Stephanie Hatton from Goof Proof Services sent you.
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4 comments:
i would have to agree that this is a really awesome place that FINALLY opened. The only thing bad about the place is that i didn't have a great time when i first went in. the manager was very disrespectful and i didn't care for his attitude. i got my ice cream and left right away. it was a very big disappointment.
Harry,
I'm very sorry you had a disappointing first visit to Papa's Ice Cream. My first visit was such a success, that I felt compelled to write about it.
One thing I try to remember when I check out a new business is that there are going to be some growing pains until the owner and the staff can get into the groove of things. I think this may be especially true in the food business. It's a very stressful time for new business owners and Ivan was probably just having a bad day.
Papa's Ice Cream is a fun idea for Washougal and I noticed they've added hot soup and chili to the menu. Harry, why don't you give Ivan another chance? Now that he's been open for awhile, I'm sure he's worked out a lot of kinks - like hiding that bad mood which we all have from time to time.
I took my family there a few weeks ago and had a great time! Its a place we will go often for late night treats. I am also planning a few field trips for my childcare and know that its a safe enjoyable place that the children will enjoy getting treats. I would recommend this to EVERYONE!
My three girls love going to Papas and trying the new ice creams but always end up getting their favorites- cookie dough, licorice and mint chocolate chip. I will admit I always get the same coffee but we still love going and love seeing Ivan.
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