Page Dairy Mart In Pittsburgh Has Been Scooping Up Ice Cream Treats For 70 Years
By Beth Price-Williams|Published March 29, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Beloved Pittsburgh traditions make the start of spring even more special – from the Pirates’ home opener at PNC Park to the return of Kennywood Park in early May. Another warm-weather tradition that generations of Pittsburghers embrace is frequent visits to Page Dairy Mart in Pittsburgh, a staple of the community for seven decades.
Ice cream’s the perfect treat any time of the year, but it’s never quite as sweet as when the warm weather rolls around, and Page Dairy Mart, tucked along East Carson Street on the South Side, opens for the season.
Whether you visit on the chilliest days of spring or the hottest evenings of summer, prepare for a full parking lot and a line that snakes down the street. That’s how popular this Pittsburgh institution has been since it opened in 1951.
An old-fashioned ice cream stand, Page Dairy Mart boasts a generous menu of sandwiches, snacks, and sides as well as ice cream treats. You can even order a homemade ice cream cake.
The roadside ice cream stand is perfect for a delicious meal that’s sure to garner memories of yesteryear. Take a peek at the menu that boasts such favorites as…
The highlight of your trip to Page Dairy Mart, however, is likely to be the ice cream. You have a ton of choices – from classic and specialty sundaes to ice cream sandwiches.
When it comes to ice cream, you have the three favorites – chocolate, vanilla, and twist. If you opt for a cone, you might want to pair your treat with a refreshing drink.
Have you been to Page Dairy Mart in Pittsburgh? What’s your favorite goody on the menu? Let us know in the comments! Speaking of goodies, are you a fan of pie? If you are, you’ll definitely want to plan a visit to Dean’s Diner in Blairsville, where you’ll always find a delicious slice of homemade pie waiting.
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