Fentons Creamery & Restaurant

Fentons Creamery & Restaurant is a ice cream parlor Oakland Alameda County located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (510) 658-7000

  • Website

    fentonscreamery.com

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  • Type

    Ice Cream Parlor

Address

4226 Piedmont Ave (at Entrada Ave) Oakland , CA 94611 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Dessert

Comments / 227


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ice cream black and tan lively cookies family-friendly milkshakes casual coffee sandwiches fudge good for groups waffle cones trendy mochas brownies cheesecake sorbet good for dates great value crowded
Adrian Phillips

Probably the creamiest ice cream I've had in the bay area yet. The mocha almond fudge and raspberry swirl was a solid combo. Single is huge with two flavors, so get the petite if you're not hungry.

Shaina Prasad

Customer service is great and the ice cream even better! Try combining flavors for a unique experience!! My personal favorite: coffee cookie dream & rocky road

Buford Douglas

Opened in 1894. Claims to have invented Rocky Road , Toasted Almond , and Swiss Milk Chocolate flavors in the first decades of the 20th Century. Moved to current location in 1961.

Chris Lee

Good food and better ice cream ! I requested a brownie sundae with chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla w/lots of chocolate syrup...DROOL! I've had their Western Bacon Burger which was very good!

Heather Flett

Hot tip: save money with kids by ordering a deconstructed kids’ banana split . Up to 3 flavors, up to 3 toppings, banana can be on the side, whipped cream + cherry 🍒 for $8.50.

Ariadna Badalamenti

If you go before a game get there early to have dinner/lunch. The crab sandwich , crab salad & onion rings are great. Make sure you save room for ice cream , the selection is FANTASTIC!

J John

Solid sandwiches , clean place, A+ customer service. Only tried the regular vanilla ice cream (there's also vanilla bean ) but it was really good. Bring $$$. Almost $5 for a single-scoop cone . Ouch!

Thomas Vincent

The line was insane but moved quick. The location is legendary. We go for the dessert and the milk shakes are not to be missed.

ᴡ Jordan

I got the cookie connection and it was bomb. I suggest splitting sundaes unless you're a beast and really fiending some ice cream

Scott

Classic traditional historical neighborhood establishment. Going for the ice cream . May be a line . Be patient. It’s worth it. Get ice cream .

Sarah Shehan

I visit this restaurant from time to time and the level of their service improves a lot. The staff are corteous and kind. I also love that the serving time is fast.

SFist

The massive Black & Tan Sundae is what Fentons is known for, which combines toasted almond and vanilla ice cream with chocolate and caramel sauces . Read more

Milli Parkus

One of the best creamery in The Bay Area! A must place to go especially during summer!

Harry Walls IV

Absolutely delicious! You can't really sit out in front like they do on Up, but still REALLY good. Get anything with caramel . It's life changing.

Milli Parkus

This place is always packed but it's a really good place to cool off when it's 100 degrees in Walnut Creek!

Food Network

Consider sampling the endless array of additional ice cream flavors , which includes choices like black walnut , blueberry cheesecake , butter brickle. Read more

Claude Harrison

If you're driving and nearby parking is scarce, park in the parking lot at 41st & Piedmont. The walk will do you good and you'll save time.

Adam Klopfenstein

Their Peppermint Bark at Christmas time is fabulous!!

Gwen Cummings

Black and Tan sundae is the best! Swap out one of the flavors for Swiss milk chocolate ice cream to make it even better than the original

Laurie Dalzell

The petite cup serving is more than enough for an adult. The single is way too much ice cream--even though you'll definitely eat it all because it is do delicious.

Marta Tappero

Fantastic. The real deal. Is not my favorite style, but I have to say Fentons is really old school ice cream , banana split creamery.

Brian Strauss

The BEST place to get an ice cream stomach ache! They serve a mean French Dip au jus as well .

RLR Masterhandyman on Piedmont Ave. Masterhandyman

Long line but hey.. As a youngster from this area it was all about hanging and still is .... Right.. I would sit at the counter to get fast service and have the sliders any day. no wait....

Nat Harward

Eggnog . A 119-year old creamery. More than 30 "fabulous flavors" like banana nut and mocha almond fudge and occasional seasonal flavors like apple pie and eggnog . Read more

Andrew Cassin

The Banana Jr. is a perfect (giant) banana split . No need to go with the full-size.

Lika J

Have your ice cream sundae served in a "boat" instead of a sundae dish so all flavors may be accessed without digging to the bottom of their generous helpings .

Dave

Coffee cookie dream is a good flavor. I'm sure the other sixty are also good.

Justina k

Black and Tan !!! All the way! Get it in a bowl instead of the tall ice cream glass. Easier to eat and you get to enjoy both flavors before they melt.

Jeff Score

Turkey Bacon Melt, followed by the Black & White sundae . Get the sundae with cookie dough and Swiss milk chocolate ice cream . You won't regret it.

Ellen McGrody

Fucking incredible. An absolute must for the sweet tooth. The burgers and fries aren't bad but the ice cream is legendary.

Andrew Godfrey

Good diner food , but make sure you make some room for dessert . They're best known for their HUGE sundaes

USA TODAY

This creamery has been around from over 100 years! Try the Eggnog milkshake - it's a classic. Read more

Marc

Food Network's Top 5 Desserts : #1 Bananas Special (this place is also birthplace of rocky road ice cream )

rik panganiban

The best deal is to get a "single" with 2 flavors split it with a friend or bring it home and eat it over a couple of days. It's a lot of ice cream !

lindsey anne

all single scoops are actually double; highly recommended to split CCAC and chocolate marble . the combination is vanilla ice cream with caramel + chocolate sauce, with a little almond crunch. heaven!

Jennifer Orr

The regular sundae is big enough for two and the petit sundae is perfect for one.

Laurence B

If you'd like your sundae horizontal instead of vertical, the technical term here is to ask for it in a "banana boat". Then you can get to both flavors of ice cream , simultaneously.

Shina

The lines are long but the waiting is worth it. Lots of favors from Strawberry cheesecake to Rocky road . Enjoy!

Serious Eats

Try the Coffee Cookie Dream Milkshake - delicious coffee ice cream and a pile of cookies waiting for you at the base of the glass. Read more

Frank Kim

The coffee cookie dream has the best coffee ice cream ever.

Jonathan Fleming

You can't go wrong with the black and tan sundae lol

Rebecca Wang

Get the flight for ice cream to try three different flavors. Best deal of the menu, enough to serve two.

LJ Young

Fenton's not only a place for ice cream , but they have wonderful selection of breakfasts for reasonable prices. :-)

Chris T

Best ice cream spot in the Bay Area. It's been around for over 100 years and never gets old.

Laurence B

The cold fudge is a great way to help keep your sundae from turning into a puddle before you eat it. It's not listed on the menu, just ask nicely.

Anderson

Superb ice cream . Everything is good ! Lots of seating indoors

Nikki Beauchamp

Amazing. Must remember the size of one scoop might need to do petite scoop next time !

Jon Y.

their caramel sauce is so good! And not so sweet! Pairs great with vanilla ice cream or cookies and cream

Eileen Samuelu

Back room is great for some quiet and great for families and large groups. Weekdays are less crowded but not by much.

Laurence B

Get the chicken strips , not the chicken tenders . The strips cost $2 less and don't come with fries , but they have 5 strips vs 4 in the tenders...

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