I think about 85% of my enjoyment of this place is pure nostalgia. From getting ducky bars with my grandpa or being angry that my parents would only let me have a twist cone when I really wanted a blast to when my friends worked here in high school and getting the best concoctions from them because I needed it before heading to my own job that was horrible. And it's that way with most people here-visits after baseball/soccer games or before heading to the drive-in movie that used to be across the street. It's ingrained in the town and it's residents. When it opens, you know that spring is on its way too (eventually. After they open, there always seems to be a snowstorm the week after.)
The food is tasty too and usually the opposite of tiny. The order of fries is giant, easily able to feed two or more. It's a great place to check out on a hot summer day.