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Retro Ice Cream
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Nostalgia on a Plate and in a Cone

Ice Cream Sundaes Burgers Fish & Chips Shrimp Baskets Salads & Soups Sandwiches Onion Rings Beverages

Retro Ice Cream & Diner in Mount Vernon

A scoop of nostalgia. A plate of comfort.

About Big Scoop Sundae Palace & Restaurant

Big Scoop Sundae Palace & Restaurant is a locally‑owned retro ice cream parlor and diner in Mount Vernon, WA. For years, we’ve offered 39 classic and creative ice cream flavors, 28 decadent sundaes, and a full menu of diner favorites. Operated by Clara Kyle, we pride ourselves on generous portions, vintage décor, and authentic customer service for families and community members.

Bringing community warmth with every scoop and sandwich.

Our mission and values center on delivering high‑quality treats and meals with friendly service in a nostalgic red-and-white décor atmosphere. Our dedicated team, led by Clara Kyle, prioritizes community involvement and hometown pride—ensuring every visit feels like catching up with old friends in a timeless setting.

Come join us for a sweet treat or a hearty meal today!

ICE CREAM

We Are Skagit Valley's Favorite Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor And Restaurant!

Cones and Dishes
By the Dish: Junior – One or Two Scoops
Cake or Sugar Cone: Junior – One or Two Scoops

  • Chocolate
  • Chocolate Chip Mint
  • Cookies and Cream
  • Cotton Candy
  • French Vanilla
  • Black Licorice
  • Maple Nut
  • Peppermint Candy
  • Praline Pecan
  • Rocky Road
  • Strawberry
  • Strawberry
  • Cheesecake
  • Lemon Meringue Pie
  • Caramel Pretzel
  • Wild Mountain
  • Blackberry
  • Butter Pecan
  • Chocolate Chip
  • Cookie Dough
  • Coconut Pineapple
  • Death by Chocolate
  • Espresso Almond
  • Fudge
  • Espresso Explosion
  • Caramel Caribou
  • Moose Tracks
  • Birthday Cake
  • Pistachio Almond
  • Chocolate Peanut
  • Butter
  • Huckleberry Heaven

No Sugar Added Flavors
Black Cherry | Vanilla

Sherbet
Lime | Orange | Rainbow | Maui Waui | Mango

Topping Choices
Hot Fudge | Chocolate | Strawberry | Pineapple | Raspberry | Blackberry | Marshmallow | Caramel | Peanut Butter | Butterscotch

Summer's Day

This One’s Real Cool
A beautiful creation with “Big Scoops” of Sherbet and vanilla ice cream, all covered with pineapple topping, crowned with Whip cream, nuts and a cute little cherry

Big Scoop Supreme

Really Smooth
One “Big Scoop” of vanilla ice cream with your choice of peanut butter, strawberry, pineapple, blackberry, raspberry, caramel or Marshmallow topping; heaping with whipped cream, chopped nuts and a cute little cherry

Black & White

A Classic Sunday
“Big Scoops” of chocolate and vanilla ice cream topped with yummy marshmallow and hot fudge, covered with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, chocolate sprinkles and two red cherries

Big Bertha's Salute

A Real Flag Waver
“Big Scoops” of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream topped with pineapple, chocolate and strawberry, lavished with whipped cream, chopped nuts and a ruby cherry

Sherbet Bowl

Pretty As A Rainbow
Three “Big Scoops” of cool refreshing sherbet. Topped with nothing. Kids love one

Old Fashion Banana Split

Created Originally in 1907
This is worth waiting for. Split banana, topped with “Big Scoops” of creamy chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice cream. Topped with whipped cream, nuts and a cherry

The Fruit Packer

Reap the Harvest
Pineapple slices nestled among three “Big Scoops” of vanilla ice cream covered with crushed strawberry topping, whipped cream and a cherry

Choc Suey

A Taste of the Orient
Oranges topped with two “Big Scoops” of vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream and chopped nuts

Banana Delectable

Paul Bunyan’s Favorite Recipe – This Is For The Hearty Eater
Start with banana wheels, add “Big Scoops” of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream, topped with marshmallow and strawberry, then to all this we add whipped cream, sprinkles, chopped nuts and cherries

The Teeny Bopper

For The Young Or Young At Heart
“Big Scoops” of vanilla and strawberry ice cream, crushed strawberry topping, two whipped cream rosettes, sprinkles, nuts and topped with cherries

Mt. Everest

Hillary Conquered It, Can You?
This is the peak of enjoyment…five mountainous “Big Scoops” of ice cream with hot fudge, marshmallow and strawberry topping, glaciers of whipped cream and nuts, all atop a split banana.

Gourmet's Extravaganza

Feeds 8 People or 4 Pigs
Four sliced bananas – 16 count them! 16 “Big Scoops” of assorted ice cream flavors. Heaped with your favorite toppings and mini marshmallows, piled with whipped cream. Plenty of nuts and stars and stripes at the very top. Our biggest and best

Sweet Superstitions

Your Lucky Number
Two “Big Scoops” of vanilla ice cream covered with our tempting hot fudge, topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, nuts and capped by two cherries

Butterscotch Pecan Delight

It’s Delightful, It’s Delicious
Three “Big Scoops” of our creamy vanilla ice cream, studded with pecans, drenched with our butterscotch topping and of course whipped cream nuts and a cherry

Cement Mixer

Every Spoonful A Thrill
Strawberry topping, crushed pineapple and chopped nuts. Swirled together under “Big Scoops” of strawberry and vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream and two cherries

Butterscotch Special

Extra Smooth
One “Big Scoop” of vanilla ice cream smooth butterscotch topping, covered by whipped cream, chopped nuts and a cherry

Big Dipper

Wish Upon A Star
Three “Big Scoops” of vanilla ice cream, all covered with our luscious hot fudge topping. Heaped with whipped cream, sprinkles, nuts and a cherry

Hawaiian Aloha

Pretty At Sunset
Two slices of golden pineapple nestled around two “Big Scoops” of vanilla ice cream, crushed pineapple topping, with whipped cream and two cherries

Banana Royale

Everybody’s Favorite
Slices of banana sitting atop a “Big Scoop” of French vanilla ice cream covered with your choice of hot fudge or crushed strawberries plus whipped cream, nuts and a cherry

Chattanooga Choo-Choo

You’re On The Right Track
Three “Big Scoops” of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream rolling on wheels of bananas and mini marshmallow topping, whipped cream, chopped nuts and a bright cherry

Banana Bonanza

Strike It Rich
The Extravaganza’s “little” brother. Two sliced bananas and eight “Big Scoops” of assorted ice cream covered with mixed toppings, interlaces with mini marshmallows, heaped with whipped cream, sprinkled with chopped nuts and crowned by a cherry

The Little Dipper

Our Own Best Seller
One “Big Scoop” of vanilla ice cream covered with your choice of our creamy hot fudge or chocolate topping, heaped with whipped cream, nuts and a cherry

The Sampler

The Best Of Everything
Three “Big Scoops” of vanilla ice cream, topped by three old favorites, hot fudge, butterscotch and creamy marshmallow. Now add pecans, whipped cream, chopped nuts and a cherry. Ta-da!

Banana Ultimate

For The Monkey In You
Take two “Big Scoops” of vanilla ice cream, nestle them between a golden split banana, covered with pineapple and strawberry toppings. To this add whipped cream, chopped nuts and top it all off with two ruby red cherries

Clown Cone

Are You Silly For This One
A junior scoop of your favorite ice cream decorated for fun

Hot Fudge Brownie

Can you say Yum-Yum
A delicious chocolate brownie topped with hot fudge, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry

Turtle

Come Out of Your Shell
Our vanilla ice cream and pecans, with hot fudge and caramel topping, heaped with whipped cream and shiny red cherry

Mini One Scoop

If You Only Want One
Your choice of ice cream and topping, heaped with whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry

Strawberry Shortcake

Can’t Get Any Better
One scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of slices of pound cake topped with strawberries, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Soda

Handmade with your favorite flavors 

Ice Cream Floats

Your choice of pop and ice cream 

Milkshakes and Malts Made Your Way

Junior- Regular – Large sizes

Big Scoop Specials

Lundquist Special – Chocolate shake with vanilla ice cream – easy chocolate
Brown Cow – Mug of root beer whipped with vanilla ice cream
Boston Cooler – Sierra Mist whipped with vanilla ice cream

MENU

We Are Skagit Valley's Favorite Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor And Restaurant!

Big Scoop Sundae Palace’s menu showcases a classic diner lineup in Skagit Valley, featuring gourmet ¼‑lb burgers (like the signature Bacon Burger, Mushroom Burger, and unique Balu’s Oyster Burger), served with a choice of chips, fries, soups, or salads. In addition to hearty burger baskets and dog baskets, the menu offers a variety of sandwiches—including Philly steak/chicken, grilled cheese, deli-style sandwiches—and generous appetizer options like onion rings, deep‑fried mushrooms, mozzarella sticks, soup, chili, and waffle fries. Families are also well‑catered to with a Junior Menu featuring favorites like hamburger and cheeseburger baskets, corn dogs, chicken nuggets, mac & cheese bites, and kid‑friendly beverages

Soup and Salad

Tossed green salad with bowl of soup and Texas Toast

Chef Salad

Turkey, ham, cheese, tomato and eggs on a bed of salad greens with Texas toast.

Chicken Salad

Your choice of grilled or deep fried chicken served on a bed of salad greens with cheese, tomato and eggs. Served with Texas toast.

  • French Fries
  • Waffle Fries
  • Onion Rings
  • Deep Fried Mushrooms
  • Mozzarella Sticks
  • Soup of the Day
  • Homestyle Chili
  • Chili Cheese Waffle Fries
  • 2 Slices of Toast
  • Add 2 Strips of Bacon
  • Add Grilled Mushroom
  • Add Grilled or Boiled Egg
  • Add 1 Slice of Swiss or American Cheese

Side Salads

Choice of: Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Tossed Green Salad

Extra Sides

Tarter, Ranch, Barbeque, Cocktail Sauce, 1000 Island Dressing, Honey Mustard, Bleu Cheese, Italian

All gourmet burgers are served open faced with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and pickles, unless otherwise noted. Served with your choice of chips, French fries, soup, side salad, smiley fries, waffle fries or onion rings. Onions upon request.

Bacon Burger

The best bacon and cheese burger in all of Skagit County. 1/4 lb. grilled burger topped off with crisp bacon slices and American cheese

Mushroom Burger

Tasty mushrooms, grilled just right, top our big juicy 1/4 lb. burger. This simply elegant creation, enhanced by Dijon mustard, defines the meaning of gourmet burgers. Served with Swiss cheese and your choice of grilled or raw onions.

Swiss Charolais

If you’ve never mastered the yodel, try the Swiss favorite. A 1/4 lb. beef patty topped with Swiss cheese and tender grilled onions. Add crisp bacon slices and “meat” the challenge.

Hawaiian Burger

Take 1/4 lb. burger and garnish it with grilled ham, pineapple, green pepper, and your choice of Swiss or American cheese. Just for the zest of it, we add a touch of barbeque sauce. You’ll think you’re in vacation land.

The Creamery Burger

Sink your teeth into this delight of cream cheese spread on the bottom bun and crisp bacon slices.

The Dipping Burger

A real fun, elbows-on-the-table, “hands on” experience. Served with choice of our piping hot Beef Au Jus or BBQ sauce. This 1/4lb burger is topped with Swiss cheese and your choice of grilled or raw onions.

Balu's Oyster Burger

Local fresh Blau’s oysters are grilled to perfection and served to you on a sesame seed bun. This is bound to become one of Skagit Valley’s favorites. Tarter sauce, and cocktail sauce are available upon request.

Chicken Licken Burger

Tender white chicken breast patty deep fried. This simply wonderful burger is served with your choice of American or Swiss cheese.

Garden Burger

Original garden burger grilled and served with your choice of American or Swiss cheese. This vegetarian patty is a combination of grains and vegetables and is a vegetarian delight.

San Juan Burger

Our 1/4lb beef patty is served with 1000 Island dressing, American cheese, and crisp bacon slices. This burger has long been considered the Gourmet Extravaganza by Island horsemen, and is now the feast of the town.

Avocado Burger

Juicy 1/4lb burger enhanced with avocado spread, crispy bacon slices and melted Swiss cheese.

The best in town. Our delicious hamburgers are prepared with fresh lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, pickles, and served on an egg sesame seed bun. Onions upon request.

Big Scoop Burger Basket

With potato chips or fries

Big Scoop Cheeseburger Basket

With potato chips

Scooper Duper Burger Basket

Double burger with double cheese; with potato chips

Wrangler Burger Basket

Double cheeseburger with bacon and barbecue sauce; with potato chips; with fries

Chili Burger

Smothered with cheese and onions

Corn Dog Basket

With potato chips; with fries; with fries and onion rings; with onion rings or waffle fries

Hot Dog Basket

With potato chips; with fries; with fries and onion rings; with onion rings or waffle fries

All sandwiches include your choice of bread; egg, sourdough, rye, or whole wheat. All plates come with French Fries or Chips. Additional charges for smiley fries, onion rings, or waffle fries

Turkey, Ham, or Roast Beef

Half Deli sandwiches with choice of ham, turkey, or roast beef and served with american cheese and lettuce

Ol' Sourdough

Turkey and cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion on sourdough

Super Veggie

Avocado spread, cream cheese, lettuce, and tomato

Grilled Cheese

American or Swiss

Philly Sandwich

This sandwich is served on a French roll with your choice of steak or chicken meat. Your philly will be grilled to perfection along with green peppers and onions. The sandwich is topped off with 2 slices of Swiss cheese.

Hot BBQ Sandwich

Your choice of ham, turkey, or roast beef served on a hoagie roll.

Served with choice of chips or French fries. Substitute onion rings, waffle fries, smiley fries or a side salad for an additional charge.

Shrimp Platter

8 Golden Ale beer battered shrimp served with cocktail sauce or tartar.

Chicken Strips

3 chicken strips, deep fried and served with barbecue or ranch dressing.

Blau's Oysters

6 grilled oysters, served with tarter and cocktail sauce.

Fish and Chips

3 Beer battered golden fried Cod, served with tarter sauce

All meals include drink. Your choice of french fries, Smiley fries, onion rings, waffle fries, or potato chips)

Hamburger Basket

Lettuce, and pickles with potato chips; with onion rings.

Cheeseburger Basket

Lettuce, and pickles, with potato chips; with onion rings.

Hot Dog Basket

Comes with 2 Mini Hotdogs,

Corn Dog Basket

Comes with 4 Mini Corn Dogs

Grilled Cheese

1/2 Sandwich

Fish and Chips

Fish is one piece

Chicken Nuggets

Come with 4 Nuggets

Macaroni & Cheese Bites

Deep fried battered Macaroni and cheese nuggets

Deli Sandwich

Choice of turkey, ham, or roast beef

Desserts

Clown Cone, Junior Milkshake, Junior Sundae, Junior Cone, Junior Dish

Soda

  • Pepsi
  • Diet Pepsi
  • Dr. Pepper
  • Root Beer
  • Mountain Dew
  • Cherry Pepsi
  • Iced Tea
  • Lemonade
  • Sierra Mist
  • Green River
  • Brewed Coffee – Decaf
  • Milk  – Regular or Chocolate
  • Lipton Hot Tea
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Bottled Juice

Featuring 39 classic and creative ice cream flavors and a wide range of diner-style menu items.