Mullen's Dairy Bar

We've been here several times since the last review. Last night may be our last visit as we're leaving Watertown after 28 years. But we'll try to go "one more time".The food is a good as it's ever been. The milkshakes are fantastic. Addressing service - well it depends. It's all about staffing. We've had our slow service visits as well. But last night there was an event at the Town Square across the street, and they were prepared. They kept things moving very well. Old time soda fountains are an endangered species. Watertown has a treasure. Never let go of it. We almost lost Mullen's not too long ago. It would be really sad if it happened again.

We stopped here after a supper club trip for our dessert! We are from an hour away and this surely was a treat!The ambiance here is out of a time capsule! I am such a history buff that I was taking photos like mad.Gorgeous murals on the building with a seating side-yard, old set up with the dairy bar inside, historical photos and articles all around. They have food AND ice cream. You can sit at the counter or at the booths and someone will serve you or you can do a quick check out at the register.They have quick to-go options like pints, ice cream cookie sandwiches and ice cream cakes!We had some avalanches that we could mix our own toppings into, like a blizzard. They were $8 each, which I didn't think was bad considering it is a small business. However, they are HUGE. They are the size of a LARGE at Dairy Queen.If in the area, stop here, meet friends here, take your kiddos for a treat!

We made a trip out to Watertown on a rainy June Friday evening, just to check this place out. Walking in the door at about 6:15pm, the place was packed. All of the tables were occupied and there were folks standing in front waiting on carryout orders. After a short wait, we found some seats at the bar.My wife and I each ordered the "Big Mullen," a 1/4 lb burger with American cheese, pickles, onions, lettuce, and 1000 island dressing. We ordered fries and onion rings to share. One of my kids ordered mac & cheese and the other a grilled cheese sandwich.The food came out pretty quick! Upon the first bite, my wife commented on the super "salty" taste of the burger. Mine was also really salty. Aside from the extra salt, it was not a bad burger! We were sitting within view of the kitchen window, and at one point after my wife's "salty" comment, one of my kids caught the cook in the act of salting someone elses food. They pointed it out, and soon after, I witnessed it too! Using a pretty decent size salt container, he would upend the container and shower whatever he was salting for several seconds at a time. I ended up seeing this several times before we left. I suppose, if you love salt, this may be your thing. I don't mind it, but I really don't need a 1/4 lb of salt to match my burger. I really cannot believe that this is the Mullen's recipe! Our fries were good (and super salty also). The onion rings were very tasty, probably the star of the meal for us. Our kids enjoyed their mac & cheese and grilled cheese.The ice cream is really good here! They have a pretty big variety of scooped ice cream. I tried a cherry chip malt for dessert and was not disappointed. Everyone else in the family enjoyed their ice cream as well.A little modesty on the salt shaker and I think this would probably have been a 5-star spot for me. I love the small town burger and ice cream shop feel. Maybe we were victim to a rogue, salt-loving cook or maybe thats the way its meant to be here?! Either way, cool place to stop by!

Stopped here after a basketball game at Maranatha. Classic dinner feel. We ordered theee big Mullen's, a 1/4# cheeseburger, large fry and cheese curds. Cheese curds were long and salty- delicious. Burgers were awesome. Buns were toasted. Fries were amazing. Crispy on the outside and potatoey in the middle. Would definitely recommend. Order an espresso Oreo waffle cone as we went out the door. Stop here.

The employees are so kind, and the food is spectacular, but whenever you go there if you leave before trying some ice cream there is something seriously wrong with you!! The building decorations are so amazing and it makes you feel back in time.

I love everything about this place: the food, the vibes, the super nice/friendly staff, the dessertsThe decor & staff is very inviting right from the start. I'm a sucker for a vintage diner feel so this is a new favorite for me - except I live in Chicago so not sure when I'll get to be back Food:The burger buns were toasted so perfectly, I don't think I've ever had a more perfect burger bun. The flavor was there. It was pure bliss 6/5 The fries were so crispy on the outside yet so soft on the inside. Perfect combination 5/5 Even if you don't want food - this is the perfect place to swing by for a dessert. There's plenty options from seasonal flavors to their classics. The outdoor patio is a nice option. Bathroom is very big & accessible which is a huge plus in my book! Parking on site behind the patio area as well as street parking.

This place is a real throwback. RC Cola in the soda fountain. Old fashioned ice cream bar. Everything on the menu is good and greasy. This is the perfect restaurant for a town like Watertown, and it's worth a drive if you're even near there. The burgers won't knock your socks off, but they're good enough. The cheese curds are fantastic. The vanilla malt I had was delightful. And given how busy the place was, you know it's popular.The poor kids behind the counter were running their tails off the entire time I was in there. All in all-- a solid little reminder of how places like this used to be. It makes me wish I lived a little closer to Watertown, but I know if I'm in the vicinity at lunch or dinnertime, I will be back.

Good ice cream great portions.A little noisy being by the freeway but the food over came that.

We have been going to Mullin's since 1979 when we moved to Watertown. We have since moved away but stop in anytime we are in the area. They serve the best Chocolate Malts we have had anywhere. Today though we went in, seated ourselves, as is the protocol, and were ignored by the two young ladies working there. They were not overwhelmed as there were two other tables occupied. Neither acknowledged our presence there in any way. After five minutes we left without ordering. Now this is unusual there but the situation needs to addressed by management. We hope this was a one off and will return to check it out.

Worst service I've ever received. Everyone is as upset at the wait to get food or just purchase ice cream. Food wasn't that great and service was so slow we never even tried the ice cream.