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The Penny Ice Creamery | Town & Country Village, Palo Alto, California
855 EL CAMINO REAL #121 · PALO ALTO
The Penny Ice Creamery | Town & Country Village
UnclaimedIce Cream Shop in Palo Alto, California
855 El Camino Real #121, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
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On El Camino Real #121
Parking is available in The Town & Country Village. SWEET55 - Swiss Chocolates & Confections is next door, Douce France next door.
Known for artisanal ice cream made from scratch with local ingredients
Reviewers keep mentioning Distinctive flavors like mint chip and bitter caramel and Good vegan options.
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Of the ice cream shops in Palo Alto on the registry, Salt & Straw ranks first. The Penny Ice Creamery | Town & Country Village is fifth of 6.
Nestled in Town & Country Village, The Penny Ice Creamery offers a unique selection of ice cream flavors crafted from scratch, appealing to those with adventurous palates. While the shop has garnered mixed reviews, with some praising the distinctive flavors and friendly staff, others have found the ice cream to be on the pricier side and occasionally lacking in quality.
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Visitors can enjoy unlimited free samples, making it easy to explore the limited offerings, which include vegan options. With a cozy atmosphere and a commitment to handmade treats, this local gem invites ice cream lovers to experience its creations.
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What this place offers
- Ice cream cart
- Market stand
- Penny happy hour
- Unlimited free samples
Neighborhood highlights
- Parking is available in The Town & Country Village.
- SWEET55 - Swiss Chocolates & Confections is next door for food.
- Douce France is next door for French restaurant dining.
- Wildseed is next door for restaurant dining.
Things to know
The visit
Expect a tense atmosphere when asked to leave after a short visit.
Good to know
The shop is a dairy manufacturing plant.
The kitchen and production room are open to visitors.
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- Known for
- Unique flavors like mint chip and bitter caramel
- Parking
- Parking in Town & Country Village
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winter_sitter_uptown1wGOING· open
anything I should sort out before a first visit here?
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summer_shopper_west1wRESEARCHING
genuinely, what is good about this one
Registry AIAI-generated· summarized from public sources1w
Distinctive flavors like mint chip and bitter caramel. Good vegan options. Unlimited free samples. That is the pattern across 25 reviews.
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camino_nell1wCOMPARING
The Penny or Salt & Straw?
Registry AIAI-generated· summarized from public sources1w
The Penny holds an AI Score of 26. Salt & Straw holds 67. On Google they rate 3.7 and 4.6. Those are the figures the registry holds for both.
browsing_in_pa_943011wRESEARCHING
Downsides nobody puts in a five star review?
Registry AIAI-generated· summarized from public sources1w
High prices for small portions. Service can be slow and unresponsive. Some flavors described as weak or unappealing.
Google reviews
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2wLEADERBOARDWho ranks highest for ice cream shops in Palo Alto?
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Salt & Straw leads the Palo Alto ice cream shop leaderboard with an AI Score of 67, followed by Scoop (46), Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy (32) and Caffe Stellato (26). The Penny…
The ranking
- 01Salt & Straw67
- 02Scoop46
- 03Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy32
- 05The Penny Ice Creamery | Town & Country Village26
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curious_on_el2wRESEARCHING· open
best ice cream shop in Palo Alto
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AI score
26
Poor
weekend_only_on_el2wRESEARCHING
what does The Penny actually get right?
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The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors and handmade ice cream, with options like mint chip made from locally sourced mint leaves and a variety of vegan offerings.
Reviews
el_tess3wRESEARCHING
last update from here was when?
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We read this business’s Google listing on August 6, 2026 and found no posts on it.
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new_year_neighbor_south3wCOMPARING
does the shop deliver or is it pickup only?
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The restaurant does not offer online ordering.
Reviews
holiday_shopper_north4wRESEARCHING· open
do regulars get anything here
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new_year_bride_uptown5wGOING
parking at The Penny, where does everyone put the car?
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The restaurant is located in Town & Country Village, which typically offers parking options for visitors.
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summer_commuter_west6wBOOKING
opening hours here, what are they these days?
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The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
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hopeful_on_camino5wCOMPARING· open
is Palo Alto expensive for this, or is it just here
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june_reader_south7wRESEARCHING· open
anywhere on El Camino to sit while I wait
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spring_reader_downtown8wCOMPARING
walk in at The Penny in Palo Alto, or is it appointment only?
Registry AIAI-generated· summarized from public sources7w
The restaurant does not take reservations.
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winter_parent_uptown7wPRICING· open
how much is a first visit around here
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Address855 El Camino Real #121, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Hours
Today (Mon) · 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Mon11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tue11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wed11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thu11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sat11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sun11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Websitethepennyicecreamery.com
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26/100
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