Tom's Ice Cream Bowl - Zanesville

Tom's Ice Cream Bowl is tucked away in a residential neighborhood just off I-70. A sign out front reminds patrons not to block neighbor's driveways. The staff is decked out in white hats, white aprons and black bow ties. The interior looks untouched since it opened at the current location in 1950. There is a timeless quality to the place. Bill Sullivan bought the business from original owner Tom Mirgon in 1984, after a dozen years of working for him. A portrait of Tom still watches out on the business from a spot just above the soda counter.

During the summer of 1998, there were many more new faces than usual when Tom's was listed as one of ten great ice cream places in the country in USA Today . The twenty or so ice cream flavors include the standards as well as Maple Nut, a few no sugar added flavors and a couple yogurts. Seasonal flavors include pumpkin and egg nog. You can also get a good sandwich, Ben Heggy's chocolates and Tom's famous roasted redskin peanuts to go with your ice cream (which is often served in a big soup bowl).

532 McIntire Ave.
Zanesville, OH
740/452-5267
Closed Monday
Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday
11 a.m. to 11.p.m., Friday and Saturday

Last Updated 12/06

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last updated August 2006