Hand-Spun Milkshakes
Thick, creamy, and made the old-fashioned way — right at the counter, the way they used to in the good old days.
Family Owned & Operated
Three generations of Heislers have kept this dairy bar running with the same warmth and dedication you remember.
Classic Dairy Bar
From waffle cones to banana splits, sundae bars to frozen custard — we've got every treat your heart desires.
Community Heart
We're not just a stop on Catawissa Road — we're a gathering place for families, friends, and anyone who believes ice cream makes everything better.
Our Menu
From classic vanilla bean to seasonal specials, every flavor is made with love and served with a smile.
Milkshakes & Frozen Drinks
Our signature hand-spun shakes are the reason people drive from all over. Thick, rich, and loaded with real ice cream.
Sundaes & Cones
Whether you want a simple scoop in a crispy waffle cone or a loaded sundae with all the fixings, we've got you covered.
Dairy Bar Classics
Popcorn chicken, hot fudge, and all the sides that make a dairy bar visit a complete experience.
More Than Just Ice Cream — It's Heisler's
If you grew up in Tamaqua, you probably have a memory tied to Heisler's Dairy Bar. Maybe it's your first milkshake, a summer treat after football practice, or a Friday night stop with the whole family. Whatever your story, we're honored to be part of it.
For over 70 years, the Heisler family has been serving this community with the same recipes, the same friendly faces, and the same belief that a great dairy bar is the heart of a great town. We don't chase trends — we chase perfection in every scoop.
Every shake, every scoop, every smile — it all comes from the heart.
We're your neighbors. This town is our home, and we treat every customer like family.
Seven decades of the same great taste proves we're doing something right.
Seasonal Specials
Limited-time flavors and treats that show up when the weather's right and the mood is sweet.
Spring Revival Shake
Strawberry cream with a hint of vanilla — the taste of warmer days arriving.
Triple Chocolate Dream
Dark, milk, and white chocolate swirled into one unstoppable shake. Warning: addictive.
Peanut Butter Cup Shake
Chunky peanut butter, chocolate, and ice cream — it's like dessert inside a candy bar.
Berry Bliss Swirl
Blueberry and raspberry swirled into vanilla — a refreshing twist on a classic.
Loved by the Community
"Best ice cream in the area, hands down. My kids beg to come here every time we're in town. The milkshakes are unreal — so thick and creamy!"
"Came here for the first time and was blown away. It feels like stepping back in time — the kind of place that reminds you what summer is supposed to feel like."
"The banana split here is legendary. My whole family comes here every weekend in the summer. Can't recommend it enough — it's a Tamaqua treasure!"
Visit Heisler's
We're right here on Catawissa Road, ready to serve you the sweetest treats in town.
743 Catawissa Rd
Tamaqua, PA 18252-5126
Mon–Fri: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sat–Sun: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
