Just stopped in the other day, Never got a chance to DQ much since moving away from NJ as a kid- now with renewed appreciation of soft-serve and odd, intense cravings for milkshakes & orange Julius (did not see Julius here, but was in a rush- will update if certain later.); I finally set out to the place that's been just down the road from me for years.
*hint: try the receipts @the Hilldale Copps & also metcalfe's(I think, mine's torn up too much to tell) as They'll likely have many coupons on the back for $1 off any blizzard,etc. I have more than I can actually use, and a cheaper milkshake?! well worth the reduced price, creamy savings on a hot day.
The actual DQ is just a walkin/out order at-couter type store in a strip-mall that's behind some trees on Univ. Ave. so it might be hard to see if you speed by. Inside feels a bit cramped, not crowded with another family in there getting their order. What decor there was... eh could use updating but who cares.
Service was good, or better. I couldn't quite read the flavours on the far menu from the counter, and as my glasses are messed up & I haven't really been in a DQ since 1996, I asked if the guy would read me the flavours, he did, no problems or odd stares; no more than anywhere else anyway. Impressive variety, I mentioned needing a caffeine boost and he said he could put coffee flavoring into whatever I ordered, so that's definitely a plus. when I did order, don't ask me what its called, I just remember being good and then gone; concoction made fast and again no attitude or hassle or anything over a picky customer with lots of questions & a $1 coupon found in grocery bag.
Only thing that would make it better: BubbleTea/fruitsodas like in japan, & limited areas in US(not wi, no not anymore); but until DQ buys up a franchise specializing in that, I dont hold it against them.
Bottomline:great service; hits the spot on a hot day, though you will have to get out of your car. Its worth it, go see for yourself.