Wednesday, February 23, 2011

ABC Wednesday: F is for Fenton's

Fenton's Creamery is an Oakland institution.  It opened as a dairy on Howe Street in 1894 and later opened a restaurant and ice cream parlor in 1922.  It claims to have invented Toasted Almond and Rocky Road ice cream flavors.  In 1961 it moved one block away to Piedmont Avenue.  There is always a line waiting to enter, regardless of the weather.  The restaurant is well known for its crab sandwiches and all manner of ice cream sundaes.  In the summer they open a special window for ice cream cones to go.  Make mine a Mocha Almond Fudge.  For more "F" photos, visit ABC Wednesday.
Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 12:01 AM
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11 comments:

  1. Lulu PostFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Wow that place has a lot of history.
    Please visit my entry: F is for Fishing

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  2. AndyFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Distinguished building with a great history. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Roger Owen GreenFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    I LOVE old businesses that have a story

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  4. FranciscaFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Make mine Belgian Chocolate. And this looks like a charming place to get it.

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  5. Louis la VacheFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    YES! Their Mocha Almond Fudge is GOOD!
    «Louis» thanks you for your support of his bovine sisters in the dairy industry, working to make Fenton's such a local favorite...

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  6. cieldequimperFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Very nice architecture. You've got me craving ice-cream!

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  7. BarbFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Yum! If it wasn't so far away I'd drive there for ice cream. Nice photo!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    mocha???

    yuck!

    :-)

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  9. JackFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    That looks just perfect. I like these old local businesses, whether ice cream, food or something else. Your picture is great.

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  10. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Yum about all of it. Whether they invented it or not to have that kind of patronage it must be good.

    Darryl and Ruth : )

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  11. Leslie:February 23, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    My all-time favourite place to go on a hot summer day - an ice-creamery!

    Leslie
    ABCW Team

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