Business Spotlight: Davis Dairy Bar
[April 25, 2026] As
the temperature warms up, so does the busy season for Davis Dairy Bar,
located at 511 E. Chestnut St. in Mt. Pulaski. Here you can grab
sandwiches, horseshoes, corndogs, sides, drinks, and ice cream.
Jean Davis, from Mt. Pulaski, and her husband purchased the business in
the fall of 2021. They bought this business in retirement. They had seen
other couples take on similar businesses in retirement and thought they
would enjoy it. In their fifth season of operation, they now have 15
employees. Jean says she is a people person and enjoys seeing their
customers. They have received strong community support. She said it has
become a safe gathering place for the community. At night, people will
park, grab their ice cream, and spend the evening hanging out in the
parking lot, or they will grab a seat at one of the tables on the patio
to the side of the building.
The workers
serving food said their Frisco melt is a lunch or dinner crowd favorite,
while the Oreo Blaster is their most requested ice cream item. Their
menu offers a variety of sandwiches, including hamburgers, pulled pork,
hot ham & cheese, tenderloin, chicken cordon bleu, hot dogs, and chicken
sandwiches. Their side options include fries, tater tots, mozzarella
sticks, Bosco sticks, cheese fries, onion rings, mac and cheese bites,
and much more. They also offer combo meals. Their ice cream treats
include milkshakes in a variety of flavors, blasters with a huge
selection of mix-ins, sundaes, cones, Dole soft serve, and floats. They
also offer their ice cream in pints or quarts.
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Jean gave several
pieces of helpful advice for those looking to go into a similar
business. Her advice included: putting the customer first, having a good
attitude, smiling, having fun, and working hard. The crew was about to
work hard when a field trip of approximately 20 first graders arrived
for a cool treat. The students gathered on the patio, and their teachers
were helping them decide what to order.
The Davis Dairy
Bar is open Monday through Saturday, 11:00 to 7:00, and Sundays,
2:00-7:00. Look for an announcement of longer hours for the summer.
Their season runs from March to October. For more information, you can
visit their
Facebook page or call them at (217) 792-3782.
[Joli Boerma] |
