N Jefferson St · Burgers and ice cream
3 Nelsons
A counter-service burger and ice cream shop on N Jefferson St, known for shakes, fresh burgers and Philly cheesesteaks, open every day until 10 pm.
Opens 3 Nelsons’ menu as posted on Yelp. Yelp notes the menu may not be up to date.
Details checked November 2026
Featured photo
A milkshake (not taken at 3 Nelsons) · Photo: Jeremy Keith on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
Type
Burger and ice cream shop
Counter service; burgers, sandwiches, wraps, shakes
Price range
$6.56–$10.76 burgers
Per the menu posted on Yelp
Hours
Daily until 10 pm
Opens 10 am weekdays, 11 am Sat, noon Sun
Time needed
About 45 minutes
Our estimate for a casual meal
Parking
Parking listed
Per Tripadvisor; size not posted
Top pick
Shakes
Mentioned in 81 Google reviews
On the menu
Shakes, burgers and Philly cheesesteaks
A counter-service menu of fresh burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, wraps, hot dogs and chicken tenders, plus Blue Bell ice cream and shakes. Visit Natural North Florida says the burgers are never frozen.
Photo: jeffreyw on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
Start here
Philly cheesesteak
The most-mentioned sandwich in Google’s review topics (11 reviews); only shakes come up more (81).
RV tip: The Oaks RV Park is about 4 minutes away, and Perry KOA Holiday about 10. No lot size is posted, so bring the tow vehicle.
Also worth ordering
- ShakesMentioned in 81 Google reviews, far more than anything else.
- Bacon cheeseburger$9.81 on the menu posted to Yelp, with 6 Google mentions.
- Chili cheese friesMentioned in 8 Google reviews.
- Chicken wrapMentioned in 7 Google reviews.
Why go
A Perry stop for burgers and a shake
3 Nelsons is a counter-service burger and ice cream shop on N Jefferson St, north of downtown Perry. Visit Natural North Florida says the burgers are fresh, never frozen, and Tripadvisor notes it serves Blue Bell ice cream.
It has 4.4 stars from 850 Google reviews, 4.5 from 50 on Tripadvisor and 4.0 on Yelp. Shakes come up in 81 Google reviews, far ahead of any other topic.
It’s open every day until 10 pm, per Google and Yelp, and it’s about 4 minutes from The Oaks RV Park.
Photo: Javier Molina on Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
Why it made our list
- Open daily until 10 pm
- Shakes in 81 Google reviews
- Burgers from $6.56 on Yelp’s menu
- Blue Bell ice cream
- About 4 min from The Oaks RV Park
For RVers
Taking the rig to 3 Nelsons
The practical stuff we wished someone had told us before we pulled in.
Leave the rig parked
Tripadvisor lists parking, but no lot size or RV parking is posted. From The Oaks RV Park it’s 2.3 miles, so the tow vehicle is easiest.
Come late if you like
It’s open until 10 pm every night, per Google and Yelp, handy after a long drive.
Save room for dessert
Shakes, banana splits and hand-dipped ice cream all show up in Google’s review topics.
Call ahead for a big order
Some reviewers mention waits at busy times, so call (850) 584-3434 ahead for a large order.
What visitors say about 3 Nelsons
The visitor report card
We don’t copy other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together. Scores checked November 2, 2026.
What visitors often mention
Recurring themes in Google’s review topics
ShakesPhilly cheeseCole slaw
Google’s review topics put shakes on top (81 reviews), then the Philly cheese (11), cole slaw (10), chili cheese fries (8) and the chicken wrap (7). Checked November 2, 2026.
What reviewers mention most
Number of Google reviews that mention each item, from Google’s review topics, checked November 2, 2026.
Good to know
Burgers$6.56–$10.76
OpenDaily
Ice cream$4.20
Good forShakesFamiliesLate bites
Prices from the menu posted on Yelp, which may not be up to date. Checked November 2, 2026.
Know before you go
Plan your visit
3 Nelsons
- Address1300 N Jefferson St, Perry, FL 32347
- HoursDaily until 10 pm
Opens 10 am weekdays, 11 am Sat, noon Sun - Phone(850) 584-3434
- OrderingCall (850) 584-3434 or order at the counter
- Getting there3 Nelsons is on N Jefferson St north of downtown Perry, about 2.3 miles from The Oaks RV Park and 4.3 miles from Perry KOA Holiday.
- ParkingParking is listed on Tripadvisor. No size or RV parking is posted.
Google and Yelp list the same hours. Google shows a different phone number, (850) 843-7072; most listings use (850) 584-3434.
Where to stay nearby
RV parks near 3 Nelsons
These are the Perry-area RV parks we have written up, closest first. Drive times are from Google Maps.
The Oaks RV Park
A small, quiet, owner-run park with 18 full-hookup sites on 5 acres just north of Perry.
Perry KOA Holiday
A KOA Holiday under big live oaks on US-19 south of town, with long pull-thrus, private dog-yard sites and a heated pool.
Rocky’s Campground
A simple full-hookup campground behind a store and gas station on US-98 west of Perry, with pull-thrus and a dump station.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
The questions RVers ask most before pulling in.
Daily until 10 pm
Ready for a shake on Jefferson Street?
Order a burger, add chili cheese fries, and don’t skip the shake.
Thank you to the people behind these photos. Please support them by giving their work a look. Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Jeremy Keith (a milkshake; CC BY 2.0), jeffreyw (a Philly cheesesteak; CC BY 2.0) and Javier Molina (a burger and fries; CC0); the images were resized. Food photos marked “not taken at” show the dish, not this restaurant’s plate. Area photos show the neighborhood, not the restaurant. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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