Doumars Cones & Barbecue

Love the history of this place. The setting is very retro, and I like that it's authentic, not one of those places that is actually fairly new but trying to be vintage. My ice cream was very reasonably priced - coming from Phoenix, AZ, it actually felt quite cheap. It was also very tasty. Service was decent - not great, not horrible.One of the staff saw me snapping photos and approached me to share a bit of history and showi the waffle cone machine. I really appreciated that, and it made a big difference in my experience with the establishment. They also have binders with old photographs and facts about this and other old diners in the area.You have to go outside to get to the restrooms, which isn't ideal but maybe that's in line with the authentic old-school experience!

Our server was very nice. I wish they had menus already up or even QR codes so you can pull it up, as the first thing asked was if we were ready, but didn't know the menu. Then it took a bit for her to return. There were three of us and we ordered: banana milkshake, butter pecan single dip cone, and a strawberry single dip cone. The banana milkshake tasted a little bit like a fake flavor and only had some banana slices. The butter pecan ice cream was good and the cone was very good. The strawberry ice cream I didn't get to try but looked nice, with fresh strawberry inside. Came here mostly for the nostalgia, but wouldn't return otherwise just because there really aren't enough ice cream flavors and even choosing the one I got was difficult because it's not my usual choice.

So much fun going to get an ice cream cone! Got to watch cones being made on the first ice cream cone machine dating back to 1904. Had the chocolate ice cream and it was soooo good! Very chocolaty and not sickening sweet.

Doumar's has reasonably priced fast food. It's diner style with a drive-in, so you can order from your car and eat outside. The staff was nice and the food came out fast. There's a lunch rush so it's best to go outside of that timeframe.I ordered fries, a bbq sandwich, a cheeseburger, and a vanilla shake. It was less than $20. The burger was ok, I wish it was seasoned, it would have been better. The fries were crispy and hot, but had no salt. They are only about $2.70 so it's not a large order. But still filling. I wasn't a fan of the bbq sandwich. It was just too porky and it didn't have any sauce. Besides the pork taste, it had no flavor. If it had sauce maybe I'd like it more. Also if you're on lunch it's a messy sandwich. It's chopped so it falls out of the bun. In the blink of an eye I lost 1/3 of the sandwich. It was pork and coleslaw all over my shirt and floor. Lol. It was no way around it. I did enjoy the vanilla shake. It was creamy and good!!! Also it was a good size for what I paid. I probably wouldn't go out of the way to eat here often, but if they make a few adjustments it could make the food more enjoyable. Even if it's just salt and pepper it would help the burger. The bbq sandwich should be changed altogether. It wasn't what I expected. I will say their homemade hot sauce is delicious. It had a tangy kick!! It was good to dip my fries in and it helped the bbq sandwich some. All in all I do like to stop here when I'm in the area. The food is cheap and I'm in and out pretty quickly !! Check them out!!!

What a great place! Love the history behind the place and that this current location has been in operation since 1924 and still hand-.rolling the ice cream cones! Food: yummy! We tried the following: Cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato and mayo-.perfect size and great flavor. Chopped pork with coleslaw on the side. This was also good and tasty. Side of fries-nice and crispy Cherry coke-strong cherry flavor but tastyLimeade with cherry-also strong cherry flavor too! But delicious! Butter pecan. Ice cream cone-great cone and great ice cream Chocolate shake-great flavor and nice and thick Service: First time here and our server was super helpful in letting us know how to order (turn your headlights on) and gave us a menu too! Food came out quickly. We ate in our car and did the whole drive-in thing. They bring all the condiments out and it all just works. We never went inside the little building but glad we did the outside drive-in experience and can't wait to go back to try some of their yummy food!

I decided to try Doumars for lunch today & it was disappointing I ordered a double with cheese and french fries. The burger was dry & the meat looked like it was sitting on the grill for a long time. In addition, the fries were disgusting; cold & not a pinch of salt. Overall lacking flavor I definitely don't recommend b/c you can find better burger spots throughout VA that care about the flavor of the food they provide. The service was mediocre

Historic Norfolk landmark ice cream and bbq establishment. Too cool to be a dive as it maintains that 50's vibe. This Saturday afternoon most customers sat in their cars and ordered. We went inside. It was quiet. We had limeades, fries and a pork bbq for me and a hamburger for my wife. We each had ice creams in their patent waffle Cones. Food was good but not special. Price was very reasonable. Friendly and attentive staff. Parking was easy. Restroom is outside the main building.

Love Doumar's. It's not amazing food by any means, but it is a local staple. I remember coming here as a child and I still continue to come here. They had the first ever waffle cone machine so that's neat. The servers still come out in rollerskates so the vibe is really cool. They're always crazy fast and friendly. It's just a cool experience and a definite must if you're in the area.

Doumars serves up bbq and delicious cones with a splash of nostalgia! I love coming to Doumars whenever I'm in the area because it transports me back to a time when life was simpler. The food is brought to your car by a car hop and is served incredibly quickly. Our car hop was really bubbly and LOVED her job which really enhanced our experience. We ordered a round of burgers and fries. The burgers are simple and melted in your mouth. We finished our meal with cones and a root bear float. The cones are perfectly made and the ice cream complements them well. Overall I always enjoy my visits to Doumars and look forward to many more in the future.

Come here for the experience! The food is just okay, but it is cheap. It's cool cause it's a true drive in experience where the server comes to your window and takes your order then they put something on your window so you can eat right at your car. I didn't go into the building but it looked cute. The ice cream also looked good. Part of history that I hope doesn't go away!