Maybe it's a backlash to all the hype I've heard about this place, but I was seriously disappointed.
Yes, Sugar Bowl has old-fashioned charm. Yes, it has history. Yes, it has many Family Circus prints on its walls.
But the ice cream just isn't that good. It's not homemade; it's just Dryer's. When we went, we also got to try the caramel and the chocolate sauces. They were almost the same thing: overwhelmingly sweet, but lacking in real flavor.
If you're in the mood for a nostalgic experience, Sugar Bowl might be for you. If you're looking for good ice cream ... keep looking.