Jessee’s Place

Last week, I was driving back from Syracuse, New York and encountered severe traffic when a five mile stretch of Route 81 was shut down. Everyone was forced to exit and drive along a one lane road for what seemed like eternity. At this point a two hour trip had turned into three and a half hours in snowy conditions. I decided that I NEEDED to stop for lunch and stretch my legs before driving another three hours home.
I try to eat at local restaurants rather than chains. I like to support small businesses but also try local cuisine which is impossible at large chain restaurants. I stopped at Jessee’s Place in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is a small ice cream shop that is off the beaten track, or it seems like it anyway to an out of towner. One that would appear in a travel book as a place one must stop while traveling through. They do not only serve ice cream but a variety of lunch items, many of which are homemade and change on a regular basis. I started with a bowl of freshly made chili. It was served nice and hot, just the way I like it with a warm roll. Delicious and hit the spot on the cold, snowy afternoon. Aside from sandwiches and a menu full of regular items, there was also freshly made mac and cheese ready to be served that afternoon. This was very tempting as well but I was stuffed after the bowl of chili.
I am completely addicted to ice cream, so despite my full stomach, I had to try out a flurry like dessert. I selected a hard ice cream and a topping and let Tara, the shop owner, mix me up a treat. It was tremendously large and so good.
Anyone in the area should try out Jessee’s Place. The prices are extremely reasonable, the service is terrific, and the food is good.
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