September 10, 2019

Charleston, West Virginia: Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream+Taylor Books; restaurant review+things to do

Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream  

225 Capitol St., (304) 343-6488.  M-Thur 11am-8pm; F-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-5pm.

exterior of Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream in Charleston, West Virginia
exterior of Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream in Charleston, West Virginia


Counter-service in this crisp ice cream parlor-cafe keeps things moving quickly.  Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream is a great stop for a salad or sandwich, but don’t miss the soup of the day with a side of local Charleston bread.  From an array of housemade ice cream flavors, I picked Butter Pecan and wasn’t sorry.  Flavors change regularly, but folks say it is worth the wait for Espresso Oreo and Guinness.  Gluten-free and dairy-free options are also available.  All this and really nice servers, too!

interior of Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream in Charleston, West Virginia
interior of Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream in Charleston, West Virginia


soup and bread at Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream in Charleston, West Virginia
soup and bread at Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream in Charleston, West Virginia




And just across the street is:
226 Capitol Street, (304) 342 1461.  M-Thur 7am-8pm, F 7am-10pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 9am-5pm.

exterior of Taylor Books in Charleston, West Virginia
exterior of Taylor Books in Charleston, West Virginia


This Charleston institution opened in 1995.  More than just a bookstore, in addition to selling books Taylor Books schedules readings and live music.  Also, local artists are exhibited in a gallery space, and a small cafe serves coffee, pastries, and locally brewed beer.

interior of Taylor Books in Charleston, West Virginia
interior of Taylor Books in Charleston, West Virginia


art gallery at Taylor Books in Charleston, West Virginia
art gallery at Taylor Books in Charleston, West Virginia


cafe at Taylor Books in Charleston, West Virginia
cafe at Taylor Books in Charleston, West Virginia



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images ©2019 Carole Terwilliger Meyers


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