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Doumar’s Cones & Barbecue - Norfolk, VA

Doumar’s of Norfolk is marked by a sign with two big ice cream cones on either side, a reminder that Abe Doumar, the founder, invented the ice cream cone. You can still get your ice cream served in a freshly-made waffle cone, but before dessert, this is a great place to eat cheeseburgers and hot dogs, as well as peppery pork barbecue sandwiches, served with cole slaw inside the bun.
93% Approval Rating (16 votes)
4 - Overall: Worth planning a day around
Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Limeade (N/A)
Milkshake ($2.00)
Cheeseburger ($2.00)
ice cream cone ($2.00)
barbecue ($5.00)
hot dog ($2.00)

Written Reviews

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Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
"Doumar’s of Norfolk is marked by a sign with two big ice cream cones on either side, a reminder that Abe Doumar, the founder, invented the ice cream cone. You can still get your ice cream served in a freshly-made waffle cone, but before dessert, this is a great place ..."   [Read More].

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1919 Monticello Ave., Norfolk, VA
757-627-4163

http://www.doumars.com

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Breakfast, Lunch
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:Yes
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
Considering the founder of Doumar's is credited with inventing the ice cream cone, enjoying a cone here is a
"Considering the founder of Doumar's is credited with inventing the ice cream cone, enjoying a cone here is a "Roadfood must.""
buffetbuster





Doumar's has a nice selection of not-too-thick but nonetheless delicious  milkshakes to choose from.  On the left is cherry and on the right is root beer.
"Doumar's has a nice selection of not-too-thick but nonetheless delicious milkshakes to choose from. On the left is cherry and on the right is root beer."
buffetbuster


Doumar's has an unusual preparation for their hot dogs.  The wiener is split in half, grilled and presented on a hamburger bun.
"Doumar's has an unusual preparation for their hot dogs. The wiener is split in half, grilled and presented on a hamburger bun."
buffetbuster


On the menu, the minced with slaw pork barbecue sandwich is called,
"On the menu, the minced with slaw pork barbecue sandwich is called, "our best seller.""
buffetbuster


The sliced pork BBQ, also unsauced and with slaw, is especially tender.
"The sliced pork BBQ, also unsauced and with slaw, is especially tender."
buffetbuster


The small but tasty cheeseburgers come with cheese on both sides of the patty.
"The small but tasty cheeseburgers come with cheese on both sides of the patty."
buffetbuster


Counter seats and booths are available inside the very clean Doumar's interior.  Note the car hops on the right preparing to make a delivery.
"Counter seats and booths are available inside the very clean Doumar's interior. Note the car hops on the right preparing to make a delivery."
buffetbuster


Although there is inside seating available, many customers prefer to eat in their car.
"Although there is inside seating available, many customers prefer to eat in their car."
buffetbuster


The world's first cone machine is on display just outside the front door and is apparently still in use.
"The world's first cone machine is on display just outside the front door and is apparently still in use."
buffetbuster


Doumar's is closing in on a full century of good, cheap eats.
"Doumar's is closing in on a full century of good, cheap eats."
Michael Stern


The road sign in front of the parking lot includes two giant cones.
"The road sign in front of the parking lot includes two giant cones."
buffetbuster


Cone Creator ... long before Wendy's (in the background) was a gleam in Dave Thomas's eye.
"Cone Creator ... long before Wendy's (in the background) was a gleam in Dave Thomas's eye."
Michael Stern


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