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One of the smallest cities in Northern Kentucky is home to some of the tastiest treats in the area.
Silver Grove may be best known for their ice cream, but the city has added other noteworthy places to their resume. This week, join us for burgers, pizza and ice cream on Mary Ingles Highway.
Silver Grove Dari-Bar
One of the main reasons non-locals find themselves on Mary Ingles Highway is because of the decadent soft serve from Silver Grove Dari-Bar.
The eatery has so much more to offer outside of their sweet treats, but they’re most famous to ice cream fanatics near and far.
Silver Grove-Dari Bar serves ice cream in every form imaginable: sundaes, shakes and blitz, their version of blizzard. Their famous soft serve is creamy and comes in a variety of flavors guests may not see at other ice cream parlors. Blueberry, Pineapple and Strawberry soft serve are both refreshing and sweet to send a summer evening.
To balance out the sweet, they serve burgers, hot dogs and coneys for those wanting a more substantial meal before indulging in their ice cream. Cheese fries, chicken strips and onion rings are small snacks for those who need a little savory/sweet mix. (French fries dipped in their soft serve may seem wrong, but foodies know it’s the perfect combo.)
Dari-Bar has a walk-up window to order and plenty of benches to sit outside. They are open seasonally, so check them out before the summer ends.
Pelle’s Café
Those looking for more of a dive bar, but with a lively atmosphere, great bites and loads of local history, should look no further than Pelle’s.
This family owned and operated restaurant is the gathering place for locals, but anyone who ventures there is always welcomed with a smile. They may appear to serve typical bar fare, but Pelle’s has some unique items that make them enticing to travelers. They’re most famous for their deep-fried burgers and hoagies.
All burgers come with house-made French fries and cost under $10. Their interior and exterior are decorated in typical sports-bar style posters and road signs – it’s a collage of chaos that’s fun to look at. Their patio has large picnic-like tables for sunny days.
Expect a fun, cheap place with a welcoming community and some good grub.
Pepperoncini’s Pizza
If there’s one thing missing in this list it’s pizza, and Pepperoncini’s has certainly stepped up to the plate.
Pizza and wings are the main attractions at Pepperoncini’s: With seven wing flavor options and 10 specialty pizza options, they almost don’t need anything else.
But of course they do.
They also serve burgers, pasta, salads and appetizers. Coming here and not ordering a pizza would just be wrong so they have options for gluten free eaters, so everyone can taste their pizzas. They have traditional pizzas like veggie, supreme and Hawaiian for those wanting classic pizzas. For those more adventurous they have “The Dank,” a ranch dressing-based pizza with pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, mushrooms, onions, pineapple and jalapeno. This is not a pizza for everyone but certainly a unique one.
Their atmosphere is sports bar vibes while still being family friendly. It’s a great spot to convene after Friday night football or to watch some college basketball. Nothing pair’s better with pizza than an ice cold beer, they have a full service bar to meet all of guests drink needs.
Pepperoncini’s Pizza is currently closed for the summer but slated to reopen in October, just in time for fall football.
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