Dairy queen

[delima2000]

Does anyone know if the Dairy Queen in Leesburg is up and running? Getting tired of driving to MtDora and Silver springs for my soft serve ice cream fix.

[jebartle]

Does anyone know if the Dairy Queen in Leesburg is up and running? Getting tired of driving to MtDora and Silver springs for my soft serve ice cream fix.

What about Culvers? Added bonus, the building WAS a DQ.

[delima2000]

I like Culver’s too. But I also like the different sundaes that are offered at Dairy Queen. I patronize both places.

[CWGUY]

Does anyone know if the Dairy Queen in Leesburg is up and running? Getting tired of driving to MtDora and Silver springs for my soft serve ice cream fix.

:) I think I heard there was one at 484 and I75. Google will tell you. I haven't been to one since the 2 in The Villages closed some time ago. :sad:

[billethkid]

:) I think I heard there was one at 484 and I75. Google will tell you. I haven't been to one since the 2 in The Villages closed some time ago. :sad:

Yes there is one in the Pilot station at that intersection. That is where we go.
There were a couple here in TV many years ago. For some reason they did not survive/thrive.

[justjim]

Yes there is one in the Pilot station at that intersection. That is where we go.
There were a couple here in TV many years ago. For some reason they did not survive/thrive.

A well managed Dairy Queen should have done a good business here in The villages. Obviously, poorly managed.

[CWGUY]

Yes there is one in the Pilot station at that intersection. That is where we go.
There were a couple here in TV many years ago. For some reason they did not survive/thrive.

:icon_wink: I tried to keep them open...... nobody can say I didn't do my part! :icon_hungry:

[dijohnson3]

Waa!!

[l2ridehd]

There are so many folks that are all about jumping on others. I have heard the term bucko many times and never knew it meant anything bad. Who knew? Get a life folks.

[TomPerry]

Ambrosia on The Square at Lake Sumter Landing Town Square sells soft serve ice cream.

[TooColdNJ]

[QUOTE=delima2000;1752769]Does anyone know if the Dairy Queen in Leesburg is up and running? Getting tired of driving to MtDora and Silver springs for my soft serve ice cream

Yes, it is. Found it in Leesburg some time in March-when COVID was “nothing to worry about” :shocked: and restaurants were closing their indoor seating for TWO weeks. The indoor area was closed, but the drive--through was open. It was like an oasis in a desert!

[mjkspear]

There's one at the truck stop at exit 341 on 75, the first exit above Wildwood.

[bonrich]

Where is the DQ in Leesburg?

[RRman77 retired]

It is kind of old school, but why not give them a call?

[1948JDG]

Why not give them a call?

[toeser]

Does anyone know if the Dairy Queen in Leesburg is up and running? Getting tired of driving to MtDora and Silver springs for my soft serve ice cream fix.

No, they are not open yet.

Dairy Queen Leesburg - Home - Leesburg, Florida - Menu, Prices, Restaurant Reviews | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/dqleesburg/)

[Gmaf6]

Peach Wave on 466A is open for take out only...they have many soft serve flavors

[greenflash245]

get a half gallon at Culver's and save the gas

[Mimi0808]

There is a great ice cream place on US 27 going north from TV, it is called Sunset Delight, awesome soft serve and BBQ. 14651 S US Highway 441, Summerfield, Florida 34491....Enjoy !!!

[Jbbest]

Twistee Treat is open in Tavares. They open at 11 am.

[LowOnCash]

Are you guys actually eating ice cream from vendors like DQ - someone has to prepare it by hand put it in a bag Helloo. . .

I'm not ready for that yet !

Mike

[CWGUY]

Where is the DQ in Leesburg?

:1rotfl: After reading your question and the next 2 posts I copied and pasted your question in Google. Entire operation took 30 seconds and I had an answer. :coolsmiley:


609 N 14th street
Leesburg, Florida 34748

[Skunky1]

There might be one open in North Carolina

[Linnberg]

[QUOTE=delima2000;1752769]Does anyone know if the Dairy Queen in Leesburg is up and running? Getting tired of driving to MtDora and Silver springs for my soft serve ice cream

Yes, it is. Found it in Leesburg some time in March-when COVID was “nothing to worry about” :shocked: and restaurants were closing their indoor seating for TWO weeks. The indoor area was closed, but the drive--through was open. It was like an oasis in a desert!

Just nothing to
Compare to a Turtle blizzard for me! I love it even more
With chocolate soft serve.
Drive all the way to Ocala
For one last week

[barral]

Try the “cone shaped” place on 441 in Tavares. Way creamier than many others in area. Also WaWa has great ice cream

[davem4616]

There are so many folks that are all about jumping on others. I have heard the term bucko many times and never knew it meant anything bad. Who knew? Get a life folks.



I think that the term 'buckaroo' is still okay to use....but then again, I'm not really certain

[ficoguy]

We need more fat inducing opportunities. Dairy Queen ice cream is made from a skim milk based dried mix and then reconstituted with water. It does not come in a pre-mixed form. Hence it’s profit Is huge. But once you dip or load with toppings most people can’t tell it’s not the real deal

[Bogie Shooter]

There might be one open in North Carolina

For sure.....in Georgia.

[Fred2016]

You are joking aren’t you? If you have to have it why ask here. How about calling them.

[RaggTopp17]

The Big Cone in Tavares is open

[LowOnCash]

Let me ask the question again - Are you guys actually eating ice cream from vendors like DQ - someone has to prepare it by "HAND"

Mike

[PamfromNY]

There’s a DQ in the travel stop near a I-75 exit off of 484 in Belleview. Since it’s a truck stop place, it may be open.

[John_W]

This is the Twistee, it's only 4 miles past the old Lake Square Mall on the same side.

https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/RvUwt5hgci3XGTNtPGgfAg/o.jpg

The Dairy Queen would of probably been open under normal times. Here's from their Facebook page. This is the building in January.

https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/82301603_184478762927883_1756228130382544896_o.jpg ?_nc_cat=106&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=7PAzI2RJRwAAX_SSmqg&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=017c1bdb2f11f249dbb9894342fb833e&oe=5ECA3273

This is from February

https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/85151075_190142582361501_5626805859574087680_n.jpg ?_nc_cat=101&_nc_sid=110474&_nc_ohc=j6QSjNmhGRQAX9Gumr5&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=e2aee56930f39754e379d13b78795999&oe=5ECA4D17

It's on 27 a little ways past Pizza Hut, right after Popeye's Chicken. It's just north of where Krystal Hamburgers went in three years, and they failed after two years. That stretch of road is not the best, they really should of gone on the 441 side. We'll see.

Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/place/609+N+14th+St,+Leesburg,+FL+34748/@28.817438,-81.8896164,979m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x88e7c01624607ee9:0x604cf 4c2a2a33af8!8m2!3d28.8175265!4d-81.8878994)

[Prpcmom]

Does anyone know if the Dairy Queen in Leesburg is up and running? Getting tired of driving to MtDora and Silver springs for my soft serve ice cream fix.
Yes, I drove by yesterday. Drive through only. I don’t know what their hours are. It is south of 441, on 27.

[Paporter]

Does anyone know if the Dairy Queen in Leesburg is up and running? Getting tired of driving to MtDora and Silver springs for my soft serve ice cream fix.

I get my soft serve at McDonalds and Chic Fil La (sp?). Dairy Queen and Twisty Treat do have the best!

[bohlentj@gmail.com]

mcDonalds soft serve is great and cheap.

[OhioBuckeye]

Does anyone know if the Dairy Queen in Leesburg is up and running? Getting tired of driving to MtDora and Silver springs for my soft serve ice cream fix.

Why don’t you just go to Russell Stover in Wildwood, it’s better than Dairy Queen or just as good!

[John_W]

Why don’t you just go to Russell Stover in Wildwood, it’s better than Dairy Queen or just as good!

Then, you sir have never had soft ice cream. I'd rather have a frosty from Wendys then scooped hard ice cream, it's just not the same. McDonalds is OK if you like only vanilla, but their chocolate dip is lacking. You can't beat DQ. Don't try Chick Filet soft ice cream, it's not even white, it's kind of yellowish and doesn't taste good.

[Holpat39]

Try the Dairy Queen on 484 just west of I75 in Bellevue. Closer than Mt. Dora

[Rosebud1949]

Thought we were to stay at home unless travel was ESSENTIAL. Did someone miss announcing a change in State policy

[MJY10101]

Ollie’s in Spanish Plains shopping center has soft serve

[NavyVet]

Soft serve, frozen yogurt, frozen custard, and ice cream are all different things. Fat content, ingredients, etc. vary widely. All are yummy, though.

[ronnolder]

Does anyone know if the Dairy Queen in Leesburg is up and running? Getting tired of driving to MtDora and Silver springs for my soft serve ice cream fix.

:coolsmiley:

[photo1902]

Thought we were to stay at home unless travel was ESSENTIAL. Did someone miss announcing a change in State policy

Apparently you are the only one doing that.

[Inexes@aol.com]

Apparently you are the only one doing that.

No, he/she is not...... we are staying home also, as are many people in the area. Some of us are really trying to comply and curb this pandemic. If more would try staying home maybe it would slow down.

[PugMom]

Are you guys actually eating ice cream from vendors like DQ - someone has to prepare it by hand put it in a bag Helloo. . .

I'm not ready for that yet !

Mike

helloooooo,...YES, we DO~! and are happy when we can find it:coolsmiley:

[Inexes@aol.com]

A well managed Dairy Queen should have done a good business here in The villages. Obviously, poorly managed.

Not a management problem in this instance. It was very close to Ollie's store and all the Villagers went there instead of Dairy Queen. It was there in 2001 but only lasted a year or two due to it's location. Everyone was intent on supporting a locally owned business apparently. I was very sorry to see it go.

[PugMom]

Thought we were to stay at home unless travel was ESSENTIAL. Did someone miss announcing a change in State policy

i gave up the personal quarantine over a week ago, it sounded nuts to begin with. there's only so much a normal person can take when there's a massive govt takeover. never before i have ever remembered shutting down the world over being sick. yes, i'm a doubter, go ahead & start the flame war!

[ficoguy]

A well managed Dairy Queen should have done a good business here in The villages. Obviously, poorly managed.
If you like ice cream made with reconstituted powdered skim milk then DQ is for you....their product is cheap to make, labor cost low and mark-up high. That's why Warren Buffet bought it.
Dairy Queen legally can't call its product ice cream. They call it "soft serve" - well, that could be Crisco. The FDA says to be considered an "ice cream" the product must contain "not less than 10 percent milkfat, nor less than 10 percent nonfat milk solids."

[John_W]

Not a management problem in this instance. It was very close to Ollie's store and all the Villagers went there instead of Dairy Queen. It was there in 2001 but only lasted a year or two due to it's location. Everyone was intent on supporting a locally owned business apparently. I was very sorry to see it go.

I think the previous poster was referring to the DQ that was at Southern Trace, it's in the exact same building now occupied by Culverts that went out of Business about 2010. It was the one that went out of business due to poor management. I spoke to a waitress at Chilis and she use to work there. Apparently an absentee owner, who had too many young kids working and no one in charge. Same problem with the Krystal Hamburger that went out of business in Leesburg last year. When you ordered, it was like an inconvenience to them to fill your order. BTW, I got a sundae at Ollie's at SS about year ago, and I thought it was terrible.

[RATeasley]

Have you tried Mystic Ice Cream on 466A, East of Colony Shopping Center? I really enjoy their homemade ice cream. It's not the typical soft serve, but it is soft and they have many flavors you don't often find.

[Curtisbwp]

Go to belleview us 301 to the left. Pink building on left

[JoMar]

i gave up the personal quarantine over a week ago, it sounded nuts to begin with. there's only so much a normal person can take when there's a massive govt takeover. never before i have ever remembered shutting down the world over being sick. yes, i'm a doubter, go ahead & start the flame war!

Thanks for letting us know. It's important that all of us understand that there are Villagers who are willing to put others (as well as themselves) at risk to satisfy their own personal needs. Irresponsibility and inconsideration for fellow villagers is alive and well. Yes, in these cases, they do walk among us.

[VillageGuy2019]

Did you get an answer on the location of DQ in Leesburg??

Ed O’Brien

[John_W]

Did you get an answer on the location of DQ in Leesburg??

Ed O’Brien

Posts #33 and #34 explained it all, I'll summarize.

It's on 27 a little ways past Pizza Hut, right after Popeye's Chicken. It's just north of where Krystal Hamburgers went in three years, and they failed after two years. That stretch of road is not the best, they really should of gone on the 441 side. We'll see.

Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/place/609+N+14th+St,+Leesburg,+FL+34748/@28.817438,-81.8896164,979m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x88e7c01624607ee9:0x604cf 4c2a2a33af8!8m2!3d28.8175265!4d-81.8878994)



Yes it's open, I drove by yesterday. Drive through only. I don’t know what their hours are. It is south of 441, on 27.

[RedChariot]

i gave up the personal quarantine over a week ago, it sounded nuts to begin with. there's only so much a normal person can take when there's a massive govt takeover. never before i have ever remembered shutting down the world over being sick. yes, i'm a doubter, go ahead & start the flame war!

How could you be so inconsiderate of the rest of us. It is people like you that will cause the death of we that are high risk. Believe the science. Save a life. Maybe even your own. Social distancing has changed the numbers.

[kathyspear]

Go to belleview us 301 to the left. Pink building on left

???

... for what?

kathy

[billethkid]

i gave up the personal quarantine over a week ago, it sounded nuts to begin with. There's only so much a normal person can take when there's a massive govt takeover. Never before i have ever remembered shutting down the world over being sick. Yes, i'm a doubter, go ahead & start the flame war!

bait!

[delima2000]

I can’t believe all of the negative answers. I just asked a simple question and all go nuts thinking I’m not,staying in. You are probably the ones I see waiting in the parking lot taking to people before you go golfing or hanging around lake Sumter socializing without social distancing. Never again will,I ask anything on this site I’m done.

[bpascani]

If you go to Mt. Dora, check out One Flight Up. Not sure if they are open now, but, it's worth checking out. Tell Roger that Barbara Patterson sent you!

[Linnberg]

Ollie’s in Spanish Plains shopping center has soft serve

I love Ollies but no one makes anything as good as a DQ Blizzard especially the turtle (Carmel, fudge, pecans) with chocolate and completely blended but still have all the tiny bits.

[Topspinmo]

:) I think I heard there was one at 484 and I75. Google will tell you. I haven't been to one since the 2 in The Villages closed some time ago. :sad:

Depending On Which end of the villages you live in leesburg might be closer? The gas station one off 75 at 484 only has ice cream products and hot dogs. IMO new Dairy Queen style would be mighty busy in the villages.

[PugMom]

Depending On Which end of the villages you live in leesburg might be closer? The gas station one off 75 at 484 only has ice cream products and hot dogs. IMO new Dairy Queen style would be mighty busy in the villages.

this thread stuck with me, & had to go out for DQ last nite. we took the ride to mt dora, which was a good time waster. they were out of the choc soft serve & hot dogs, but we made due with some burgers & a box of treats to bring home. they even had pleasant, competent workers on duty. :coolsmiley:

[OhioBuckeye]

Then, you sir have never had soft ice cream. I'd rather have a frosty from Wendys then scooped hard ice cream, it's just not the same. McDonalds is OK if you like only vanilla, but their chocolate dip is lacking. You can't beat DQ. Don't try Chick Filet soft ice cream, it's not even white, it's kind of yellowish and doesn't taste good.

Well it just depends on your taste. If you like DQ go get it, but if you want to drive another 5 or 10 miles for a $0.50 Ice cream cone because you like it, go there. I’m not here to argue just giving my opinion!

[OhioBuckeye]

Then, you sir have never had soft ice cream. I'd rather have a frosty from Wendys then scooped hard ice cream, it's just not the same. McDonalds is OK if you like only vanilla, but their chocolate dip is lacking. You can't beat DQ. Don't try Chick Filet soft ice cream, it's not even white, it's kind of yellowish and doesn't taste good.
I’m not talking about liking it because you like the texture whether it’s soft or hard & DQ is cheap, Russell Stovers is better ice cream. If you like soft dip that’s your opinion but sir it’s not a better ice cream, it’s just that you like soft dip. Just my opinion & you got yours! You have a good week & god bless!

[coffeebean]

Ambrosia on The Square at Lake Sumter Landing Town Square sells soft serve ice cream.
Ambrosia sells a non dairy product. To me, that isn't ice cream.

[coffeebean]

We need more fat inducing opportunities. Dairy Queen ice cream is made from a skim milk based dried mix and then reconstituted with water. It does not come in a pre-mixed form. Hence it’s profit Is huge. But once you dip or load with toppings most people can’t tell it’s not the real deal

I've known all along DQ was not real ice cream. I still loved the Buster Bar Parfait. Haven't had that since moving from NJ.

[Two Bills]

A Dairy Queen restaurant is planned in Wildwood on the southwest corner of County Road 216 and U.S. 301, diagonally across from the Circle K gas station.
From the other place.

[champion6]

A Dairy Queen restaurant is planned in Wildwood on the southwest corner of County Road 216 and U.S. 301, diagonally across from the Circle K gas station.
From the other place.Thanks, already being discussed here: https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/restaurant-discussions-90/dairy-queen-coming-305819/

[Chi-Town]

Hope they have Dilly Bars.

[Two Bills]

Thanks, already being discussed here: https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/restaurant-discussions-90/dairy-queen-coming-305819/

Sorry.
Didn't see that post.
Not a DQ fan!

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I think the previous poster was referring to the DQ that was at Southern Trace, it's in the exact same building now occupied by Culverts that went out of Business about 2010. It was the one that went out of business due to poor management. I spoke to a waitress at Chilis and she use to work there. Apparently an absentee owner, who had too many young kids working and no one in charge. Same problem with the Krystal Hamburger that went out of business in Leesburg last year. When you ordered, it was like an inconvenience to them to fill your order. BTW, I got a sundae at Ollie's at SS about year ago, and I thought it was terrible.
No the person was right about DQ in 2001 t was out on the highway there is or was a Thai restaurant in there now

[Michael Charles]

My $.02
There are 2 types of possibilities, one is that a franchisee is going to open it up and the other would be a corporate run store. If it's a franchisee (that knows what they're doing) then they should stand a good chance. They most likely will do whatever is necessary to ensure its success. With a manager from a corporation in charge with no vested interest, it might not be managed so well.

Perhaps this location for this type of business will bear the needed traffic in order for it's success/survival.

Perhaps the location on 466 didn't have the demographics for that particular business, yes many vehicles passed by but how many potential customers were not going down 466? Now Culvers is a unique business and has a huge following. Where DQ isn't anything special. Just my opinion.

US 301 has a much different traffic demographic and potentially could grab more passerby customers to ensure its opportunity for success.

Not every business wants/needs to be a golf cart accessible business.

If a franchisee is attempting to open up during this difficult time, I wish them well and hope for their success.

[billethkid]

Unless they include a traffic light in that intersection North bound customers will have to travel to the next left turn cut out and do a flip........and when leaving head South to do a flip to get back.

We use CR 472...and will have to do the flips to get there and back.

[bonrich]

Yes, DQ is open and thriving in Leesburg. Next to Popeyes, was there on Sunday afternoon. No lobby, but line moves quickly.

[bilcon]

Ambrosia on The Square at Lake Sumter Landing Town Square sells soft serve ice cream.
Same owner and family for years. Why go to Leesburg when you can get soft serve ice-cream right here?

[jblum315]

Peach Wave too expensive

[Topspinmo]

If you like ice cream made with reconstituted powdered skim milk then DQ is for you....their product is cheap to make, labor cost low and mark-up high. That's why Warren Buffet bought it.
Dairy Queen legally can't call its product ice cream. They call it "soft serve" - well, that could be Crisco. The FDA says to be considered an "ice cream" the product must contain "not less than 10 percent milkfat, nor less than 10 percent nonfat milk solids."

I could care less, it tastes good to me. Maybe ice cream not ice and cream?

[jet10s]

Same owner and family for years. Why go to Leesburg when you can get soft serve ice-cream right here?
ambrosia does NOT SELL ICE CREAM -- IT IS NOT MADE WITH ANY CREAM AND IT IS TERRIBLE

[JoMar]

We went to Leesburg fr DQ last week, the line was out to 27....by the time we weaved around the parking lot and got to the window (20 minutes), as we left the line was still out to 27. Seems DQ has a following :)

[coffeebean]

I could care less, it tastes good to me. Maybe ice cream not ice and cream?

DQ tastes good to me too. I know it isn't ice cream and I would imagine it contains less fat and calories than a really good quality ice cream.

My favorite treat from DQ is their Peanut Buster Parfait with vanilla soft serve, Spanish peanuts and the most delicious decadent hot chocolate fudge layered in the parfait.

[600th Photo Sq]

For me the best soft serve Ice Cream is " Carvel " it is far superior than " DQ " especially the chocolate.

The DQ chocolate is like milk chocolate ugh.

Sadly the Carvel in the Target Plaza closed due to the arrest of the owner.