Black Beary's Cafe Call (828) 668-6242

Lunch first. Then ice cream.

Southern diner plates and hand-dipped ice cream, right on Main Street in Old Fort. Sit down and we'll bring it to you, or take it to go.

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Mon–Fri 10:30–6 · Sat 11–4 · Closed Sunday

Start with something fried

Ask around Old Fort and somebody's going to bring up the fried pickles.

Fried pickles

The most-talked-about thing on the menu.

$5.49

Cheese curds

Another one guests keep bringing up.

$6.49

The sampler

Can't decide? Get a little of everything.

$8.79

The ice cream counter

Hand-dipped, the old-fashioned way. Flavors change, so come see what's in the case.

Cones & cups

Single, double or triple scoop. Kiddie cone for the little ones, $1.25.

Sundaes & splits

Banana split $6.99. Brownie sundae $6.49. Plain sundaes too.

Shakes, malts & floats

16 oz shakes, malts the way they used to make them, floats, smoothies.

Ice cream sandwiches

For the walk down Main Street.

Something sweet

Brownie $3.49, butter toffee cake, cookies.

Bring the crew

Room for groups, booster-seat age to grandparents.

Why folks keep coming back

  • The people. Friendly, welcoming staff is what reviewers mention most.
  • It's clean, cozy and quiet. A cute little shop where you can actually talk.
  • Old-fashioned diner food and ice cream, no fuss.
  • Kids welcome. Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, seating and restroom.

4.6 ★ on Google · 155 reviews

Hours

Monday – Friday10:30am – 6pm
Saturday11am – 4pm
SundayClosed

Come see us

14 W Main St
Old Fort, NC 28762
Open in Google Maps (828) 668-6242

Dine in with table service, or take out. Cards and tap-to-pay accepted. No delivery.