Looking for A Sweet Snack ? Try the Country Cone Cafe

Come Celebrate National Ice Cream Day July 19, 2009

This is a truly delightful place, it has a 50's - 60's charm that has all but disappeared. The Country Cone Cafe, located at 19705-B Waters Rd. in Germantown,MD 20874, is a family owned and run business.

The reason I am writing about this place is that it represents something that is still good and wholesome in America. A local family serving their friends,neighbors and new customers. Raising a family and contributing to the community, as our small shop owners always have.

Linda and Tony Hose are the proprietors, greeters,cooks,servers, and marketing department, with the occasional assist from their sons. They have been serving up the most delicious soft and hand dipped ice creams for 7 years. They even feature the "Guilt Free" "Only8"(sic) frozen yogurt which has only (of course) 8 calories per ounce. I have eaten it and I think the taste and texture is even better than regular ice cream.

The real deal here is the way your treated. Whether Linda or Tony are behind the counter they greet you not as much like a customer, but a returning friend. On a recent Saturday visit, there was a steady stream of moms and dads,their kids in tow, being greeted just like friends coming to your home. I have never felt more welcome at an eatery than at Country Cone Cafe.

Although the shop has the feel of a decades ago "drive-up" ice cream stand, there is no waiting outside in the heat while waiting for your treat. This cafe has a "walk-in" serving area that is kept nice and cool and has several tables and chairs and even a large TV. There's an outdoor play area for the kids to burn off some calories, while you can sit a spell and enjoy your tasty treat.

Linda and Tony have four sons ages 8 through 21. Their nineteen year old is in the U.S. Marine Corps and was recently married. They also have a dog named Honeybun, as his coat is the color of a Honey bun. The sweets just keep on comin'.

Tony has served as a baseball coach for both the Germantown Athletic Club (GAC) and Upper Montgomery County Athletic Club (UMAC).

The shop is open Daily from Noon til 10:00 PM. They serve a wide variety of hand dipped ice creams with names like "Superman" and "Playdough" as well as the aforementioned Frozen Yogurt,Shakes, Sundaes and Splits.

Take a nostalgic trip to your childhood at Country Cone Cafe, you won't be disappointed.