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Ellen's Snowballs & Old Fashioned Malts is a delightful homage to classic American dining, nestled in Covington, Louisiana. This charming eatery captures the nostalgia of vintage malt shops, offering a cozy and family-friendly atmosphere. With a varied menu featuring scrumptious burgers, po'boys, and a tempting selection of snowballs, each bite transports you back in time. The soft-serve ice cream is a standout, complemented by friendly service that emphasizes community spirit. Whether you're enjoying a quick bite or dining outdoors, Ellen's invites you to relish the simple joys of comfort food and sweet treats, creating cherished memories for all.Photos
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Drive-through
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Ellen's Snowballs & Old Fashioned Malts
Review highlights
Based on 210 reviewsReviews of Ellen's Snowballs & Old Fashioned Malts consistently highlight its nostalgic charm and friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. Patrons frequently praise the quality and flavor of their signature snowballs, noting the authentic soft ice texture and well-balanced sweetness. The menu variety, especially the malts and classic American fare like burgers, is well received, with many appreciating the year-round availability of snowballs. Service is generally described as fast and courteous, even during busy times, though occasional order mix-ups have been mentioned. Overall, the brand is celebrated for delivering a charming, traditional experience with flavorful offerings that keep customers coming back.
My husband and I used to live really close, and I'd go and grab a burger, and a pink lemonade snowball was my favorite. Always what I craved when pregnant! They have the best! They are so sweet! They can be busy and always apologetic for the wait, but they are fast, and it's always worth the wait. I dont care how long, and i get why they're busy because its good! I craved their burger the other day and went out of my way to get one. It was worth it. They have really good chicken strips and fries, too :) !
Update: 2025 Camping at LOP and I had to come here for a snowball but my husband gota / shake and that tempted me to get a chocolate shake. That was the best chocolate shake I've tasted in forever. I look forward to Ellen's every time we come here.*****Camping at Land o Pines and got snowballs yesterday. Best snow ball I've had in a while. No extra juice needed and they have that good soft ice. This will be a must for future camping trips.
Best little town place! Their food is always great and they are very friendly. And they have snoballs year round!!! And they have malts and other great items to try.
Normaly everything is great from here but I called and ordered a Chief salad today. I wish I was just told yall did not have that cus instead I received a spinach salad with grilled chicken, which the grilled chicken was extra....
This place is actually pretty cool. It was like taking a step into the past. Very family friendly, plenty of space, fast and friendly service. There are two little tables and chairs out in front, so you can enjoy your food or drink outside if you wanted. I would eat here again.
Love this place, great food, great service, I even like the music lol! it's the only place my coworkers and I go to eat when we're working in the area!
Stopped here for lunch while on a job, this place is absolutely amazing, great burger, and Milkshakes. Ganna. Stop again Thursday this week :)Well it's Thursday now and we just had lunch there again. Yep still amazing in 2023.Here I am a year later , it's still great in 2024.
Every time my family and I visit here the service is always wonderful! We do not wait very long at all in the drive thru. I love their swirled ice cream in a waffle cone. Their snowballs are absolutely delicious! They have just about every flavor you could possibly want. They also serve other food as well. So if you're wanting a refreshing treat please stop by! I promise you won't regret it!
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Opening hours
- Monday 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tuesday (Today) 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Friday 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
- Saturday 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
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