The Penny Ice Creamery | Town & Country Village
$ • Ice Cream
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855 El Camino Real #121, Palo Alto
(831) 204-2523
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Hours
Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
Friday | 11AM - 10PM |
Saturday | 11AM - 10PM |
Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
The Penny Ice Creamery offers a variety of interesting ice cream flavors, with friendly service and a cozy outdoor seating area. The toasted marshmallow fluff is a standout, and the ice cream itself is good but not exceptional. The location is prime, situated in the Town and Country Shopping Center near Palo Alto High School and Stanford University. Customers have praised the staff for being extremely friendly and helpful, often offering free samples of the marshmallow topping for first-timers. The ice cream style, such as coffee and dark chocolate, is reminiscent of gelato—less creamy but very tasty. The burnt caramel flavor is especially popular, being rich, deep, and slightly smoky, while the rum ice cream offers a bold, strong alcohol taste for those who enjoy a boozy treat. Chocolate is decadent and smooth, and floral flavors like rose add a refreshing touch. The shop can get crowded in the evenings and on weekends, so visitors should be prepared to wait a bit. Overall, it is a great place for a special ice cream indulgence, especially after a meal or a shopping trip in the plaza.