Love ice cream? Grab a scoop from one of these 58 shops across the Southern Tier
Warmer weather is on its way and ice cream shops across the Southern Tier are gearing up the season.
Here we've gathered dozens of spots to get your favorite ice cream this year, including those debuting new flavors and opening at new locations. While the season has just begun, ice cream shops are already experiencing a high volume of traffic.
“We’ve been super busy so far,” said Fritz Vail, who owns Sugar Lips Ice Cream Shop. “We had a day where it was miserable out and we had a line to the back of the building. I feel like we’re probably busier at this time than we were last year at this time.”
Ice cream shops are listed in alphabetical order. Have one you'd like to add? Email tpassmore@gannett.com.
Antonio's Bar and Trattoria
Where: 100 Oak Hill Ave., Endicott.
Hours: Closed Monday, open 5 p.m. to midnight Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
What to order: While Antonio's is a traditional restaurant that serves up dinner as well as brunch on weekends, it also has a wide selection of homemade gelato and sorbet.
More info: opentable.com/r/antonios-bar-and-trattoria-endicott
Baskin Robbins
Where: 125 Victory Highway, Painted Post; 3317 Chambers Road, Horseheads.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day at both locations.
What to order: The chain has a plethora of different flavors to choose from. Its website boasts over 1,400 different flavors to try.
More info: Baskinrobbins.com/en
Beartown Peaches and Cream
Where: 5 Beartown Road, Painted Post.
Hours: Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
What to order: The Farmers Market and Ice Cream Stand serves frozen yogurt (with low-fat and sugar free options), non-dairy Dole Whip, hard ice cream and other treats. New on the menu for 2023 are a flurry and cheesecake bites.
More info: Facebook.com/Beartown-Peaches-n-Cream-68183027742/
32° Below
Where: 129 NY 224, Van Etten / 5 Railroad St. in Van Etten
Hours and when it opens: The shop is opening April 19. Check their Facebook page for updates.
What to order: The shop specializes in small batch home made ice cream, gelato, sherbet and Italian ice.
More info: 32belowicecream.com
Ben & Jerry's
Where: 418 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen.
Hours: Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Sunday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
What to order: Grab a scoop, pint, pint slice, ice cream cake or smoothie from the famous brand known for its playful flavors.
More info: Benjerry.com/watkinsglen
Big Dipper Ice Cream
Where: 6935 state Route 434, Apalachin.
Hours: Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
What to order: The ice cream stand sells Perry's ice cream, soft serve and more.
More info: simmonssocialmedia.wixsite.com/bigdipperbarbeque
Big Dipper Barbecue 2
Where: 1167 Conklin Road, Conklin.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday.
What to order: The ice cream stand serves Perry's hard and soft served ice cream, along with barbecue made with family recipes. Be sure to try the chicken, pulled pork and ribs. Some specials include the big kahana pork sub topped with slaw and pineapple, or the low cone with pork slaw and pineapple layered in a waffle cone.
More info: Bigdipperbbq2.com
Big Top Ice Cream
Where: 2354 Corning Road, Elmira.
Hours: Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday.
What to order: Big Top Ice Cream features 29 flavors of Perry's Premium hard ice cream as well as soft serve flavors. Food is served as well.
More info: Facebook.com/BigTopbernas
Boudreau's Bistro & Ice Cream
Where: 3 Water St., Greene; 1148 Upper Front St., Binghamton
Hours: Hours are noon to 8 p.m.
What to order: The Bistro sells breakfast, lunch and dinner in addition to carrying a huge assortment of Gifford's Ice Cream from the state of Maine in both hard and soft ice cream.
More info: Facebook.com/boudreaubistro
Cayuga Lake Creamery
Where: 8421 State Route 89, Interlaken; 215 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca
Hours: Thursday and Sunday noon –5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday noon–6 p.m. Hours may vary.
What to order: Cayuga Lake Creamery offers homemade small-batch ice cream made onsite.
More info: cayugalakecreamery.com/
CK'sters Vestal
Where: 1915 Vestal Parkway West, Vestal.
Hours: Open 4-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 4-9 p.m. Friday; 12-9 p.m. Saturday and 1-8 p.m. Sunday.
What to order: Come for the miniature golf course, batting cages and laser tag, and stay for the homemade ice cream, gelato and sorbet. Custom flavors like sea salt caramel and putter nutter.
More info: Facebook.com/434vestalny
Coldstone Creamery
Where: 4700 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal.
Hours: Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
What to order: The international ice cream chain folds toppings into ice cream on a special stone. Yogurt, sorbet, milkshakes, and ice cream cakes, cookies, pies and sandwiches are also on the menu.
More info: coldstonecreamery.com
The Colonial Pottery and Creamery
Where: 701 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen.
Hours and when it opens: Opening in April. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
What to order: The shop makes its own pottery, ice cream and waffle cones. The shop features homemade gourmet ice cream with 32 different flavors. As for food, they are working on new menu which will include our wood fired pizza along with homemade ice cream and coffee.
More info: facebook.com/ColonialPotteryCreamery/
Cornell Dairy Bar
Where: 410 Tower Rd, Ithaca
Hours: Hours vary
What to order: Cornell Dairy offers 25 different flavors from a chocolate lovers dream, to a fruity mango non-dairy option, with a few seasonal favorites sprinkled in throughout the year. Food is also available.
More info: cals.cornell.edu/cornell-dairy/cornell-dairy-bar
The Dairy Barn
Where: 107 Hibbard Road, Horseheads.
Hours: Pre-season hours (mid-April till Memorial Day weekend) open Tuesday-Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 1-8 p.m.; Prime in season hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day) open Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 1-9 p.m. Post season hours (after Memorial Day) Tuesday-Sunday 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 1-8 p.m..
What to order: The Dairy Barn serves hard and soft ice cream along with Armen's Texas Hots and a café menu. Purchase locally grown produce and other items, too.
More info: facebook.com/The-Dairy-Barn-149523585074593
The Big Dipper
Where: 21 S. Main St., Almond.
Hours and when it opens: April, exact date to be announced. Check Facebook page for updates.
What to order: The shop offers 36 flavors of Perry's ice cream, its own blend of upstate soft serve and barbecue on the weekends.
More info: Facebook.com/DickandCherylsBigDipper
Dippity Do Dahs
Where: 46 E. Market St., Corning.
Hours: Dippity Do Dahs is open 3-8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and noon-8:30 p.m. Friday. Hours may vary.
What to order: Dippity Do Dahs serves homemade ice cream, with 25 different flavors to choose from.
More info: facebook.com/dippitydodahs
DJ's Golf Center / Bethie's Place
Where: 273 county Road 60, Chemung.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday
What to order: Bethie's Place is an ice cream parlor located at DJ's Golf Center. Play golf or mini golf, take a class and then have a sweet treat at Bethie's Place. The shop features Turkey Hill, Upstate Farms, Byrne Dairy, Hershey's Creamery, Perry's and Gifford's, Hershey's chocolate and Turkey Hill vanilla.
More info: djsgolfcenter.com
Fair Shake
Where: 1509 Pennsylvania Ave., Pine City.
Hours and when it opens: The Fair Shake will open in April, check its Facebook page for more details.
What to order: The Fair Shake features over 70 flavors of hard ice cream.
More info: Facebook.com/fairshake1509/?ref=page_internal
Frosty Joe's
Where: 1 Track Drive, Binghamton.
Hours and when it opens: Open now from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day
What to order: The ice cream stand features 53 flavors of soft ice cream and 37 flavors of Perry's hard ice cream. Other favorites are milk shakes, flurries, sundaes, slushes, floats and Frosty Joe's original "Brainfreeze," banana splits and even pup sundaes are available. Frozen yogurt is back for the season.
More info: Facebook.com/frostyjoes/
The Glen Dairy Bar
Where: 433 S. Franklin St., Watkins Glen.
Hours: Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
What to order: The Glen Dairy Bar has over 50 flavors of hard ice cream and 16 flavors of soft serve. Sundaes, banana splits, cones and other novelties are also on the menu. The Glen Dairy Bar is celebrating its 75th year.
More info: Facebook.com/glendairybar
Grand Central Creamery
Where: 1687 Grand Central Ave., Elmira.
Hours: Open daily from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
What to order: Grand Central Creamery carries 40 Perry's Premium hard ice cream flavors and nine different Perry's soft serve custard flavors, as well as sundaes, shakes and floats. Don't want to stand outside? Try the drive-thru.
More info: Facebook.com/GrandCentralCreamery
The Great Escape Ice Cream Parlor
Where: 221 S. Franklin St., Watkins Glen.
Hours: Hours are noon to 9 p.m. on Friday's and Sunday-Thursday until 8 p.m.
What to order: The Great Escape makes its own hard ice cream, which comes in vegan flavors. It also serves Italian gelato and sorbets. Homemade pies, baked goods (with vegan and gluten free options), ice cream cakes, chocolate and novelties are also available.
More info: Thegreatescapeicecream.com
Hi Way Dairy Bar
Where: 49 Owego Road, Candor
Hours: Open daily 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
What to order: This dairy bar has both hard and soft ice cream options available, as well as ice cream cakes and sandwiches. Maple walnut yogurt and non-dairy Dole whip is also available. Be sure to purchase some New York State Maple Syrup as well.
More info: Facebook.com/Hiwaydairybar
Hokey Pokey's Ice Creamery
Where: 37 W. William St., Corning.
Hours: Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
What to order: Hokey Pokey's is known for its homemade products and makes ice cream, Italian ice, brownies, caramel corn, waffle cones that are regular or gluten free and shortcakes.
More info: Facebook.com/hokeypokeysicecream
Hust Roost
Where: 3730 State Route 26, Whitney Point
Hours: Tue-Fri : 11 a.m.-7 p..m; Saturday : 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
What to order: Hust Roost offers Gifford's ice cream, milkshakes and ice cream flights. In addition, they also have pizzas, hot dogs, soups, chili and baked goods.
More info: hustroostfarm.com/food-menu/
Ice Cream Works!
Where: 14 George St., Owego.
Hours: Open now from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
What to order: Features hard or soft ice cream an extensive menu, handcrafted homemade ice cream, treats and cakes.
More info: Icecreamworks.net
Joey's Pizzeria & Italian Ice
Where: 200 Oak Hill Ave., Endicott.
Hours: Italian Ice is served Monday from 4-9 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday noon to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday; noon to 10 p.m.
What to order: Grab pizza and other Italian goods inside, or order custard and Italian ice from the window outside.
More info: Joeyspizzaendicott.com
Jones Humdinger
Where: 1441 Upper Front St., Binghamton.
Hours: Open now. Noon to 9 p.m. daily. Drive-thru available as well.
What to order: The vintage 1950s style ice cream shop serves homemade hard ice cream, as well as soft serve and novelties like milkshakes, floats, sundaes and ice cream cakes.
More info: Facebook.com/1441UpperFront/
King Kone
Where: 1315 College Ave., Elmira.
Hours: Open now. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
What to order: The walk-up stand serves hard ice cream, Dole whip and other treats. Check Facebook for specials.
More info: Facebook.com/KingKone
Kool Cow Cabin Creamery
Where: 14348 state Route 706, Montrose, Pennsylvania.
Hours: Noon to 9 p.m. daily, open through Labor Day.
What to order: The Creamery sells hamburgers, subs, fries, pierogies, chicken patties and more along with homemade ice cream, Italian ice, and soft serve. Ice cream cakes and pies are also available.
More info: Facebook.com/Kool-Cow-Cabin-Creamery-234531583519/
The Last Stand
Where: 129 Ridge Road, Horseheads; 73 Victory Hwy, Painted Post.
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
What to order: The Last Stand offers soft and hard ice cream served in cones, sundaes, shakes, sandwiches, ice cream cakes and other treats. The Last Stand also features coffee and a full espresso bar.
More info: tlsicecream.com
Lickity Split Ice Cream Shoppe
Where: 152 Vestal Pkwy East, Vestal.
Hours: 3-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 2- 8 p.m. Saturday; 2- 7 p.m. Sunday.
What to order: Lickity Split Ice Cream Shoppe offers select flavors from Perry’s, Hershey’s and Turkey Hill. They also offer custom Ice cream cakes, ice cream sandwiches, Brownie Sandwiches, Sundae’s, shakes along with yummy ice cream cones. Seasonal homemade flavors chocolate mint crunch and chocolate 'n' peanut butter.
More info: Facebook.com/LickitySplitIceCreamShoppe
Lindy's Ice Cream Stop
Where: 5326 state Highway 12, Norwich.
Hours and when it opens: The shop is opening soon. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Hours are extended to 9:30 p.m. daily between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day.
What to order: The shop serves a variety of soft and hard ice cream, as well as milkshakes, sundaes and tornadoes. Included on the food menu is chicken spiedies, pulled pork, chicken tenders and hot dogs.
More info: Facebook.com/Lindys-Ice-Cream-Stop-100219356996404
The Maine Scoop
Where: 2666 State Route 26, Maine
Hours: Noon-8 p.m.
What to order: The shop includes Hershey's Ice Cream.
More info: facebook.com/themainescoopny/
Maple Lawn Dairy and Restaurant
Where: 3162 Lower Maple Ave., Elmira.
Hours: The restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
What to order: The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Be sure to stick around for the extensive sundae menu, or eat the restaurant's homemade ice cream on its own. Ice cream soda, shakes and floats are also available.
More info: Maplelawndairyrestaurant.com
Milk + Ice Hand Crafted Ice Cream
Where: 81 Clinton St., Binghamton.
Hours: 4-7 p.m. Thursday; 4-8 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Hours may vary.
What to order: Milk + Ice offers seasonal ice cream creations, one-of-a-kind sundaes, affogatos and more.
More info: Milkandice.com
Purity Ice Cream
Where: 700 Cascadilla St, Ithaca
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
What to order: 33 flavors including five house made vegan purity flavors.
More info: purityicecream.com
Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard
Where: 2614 Corning Road, Horseheads.
Hours: Noon to 9 p.m. daily.
What to order: Rita's Italian Ice serves up traditional Italian ice, along with cream ice, sugar free Italian ice, frozen custard, concretes (custard mixed with toppings), sundaes, gelati, misto (Italian ice blended with custard), Blendini (custard blended with toppings of choice), milkshakes, frozen drinks, frozen custard cakes, custard cookie sandwiches and other treats.
More info: Ritasice.com/location/ritas-of-horseheads-ny
Taste Buddies
Where: 1217 Vestal Ave., Binghamton
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday: 11:30 a.m. -8 p.m.
What to order: Taste Buddies, established in 2022, offers Perry's and Crowley's soft and hard ice cream. Try their signature 99 cone. The 99 is an ice cream cone with a Cadbury Flake inserted in it.
More info: Tastebuddiesicecreamshop.com
The Royal Treat
Where: 4371 Main St., Millport.
Hours and when it opens: Hours vary throughout the season. Check the shop's Facebook page for updates.
What to order: The Royal Treat has 28 flavors of Perry's hard ice cream, soft custard, hard sugar-free & a hard yogurt option, soft dole with changing flavors (dairy free), slush puppies, ice cream cakes, flurries, milkshakes, and some food items like burgers and fries.
More info: Facebook.com/The-Royal-Treat-223676614444583
Sammy's Ice Cream and Italian Ice
Where: 3208 E. Main St., Endwell.
Hours: Hours are from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily with extended summer hours.
What to order: Sammy's features homemade italian ice, ice cream, gelati, sundaes, shakes and more.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/SammysIce/
Serendipity Ice Cream and Coffee Cafe
Where: 2335 state Route 352, Elmira
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 6 a.m.-2 p.m.; Friday: 6 a.m-8 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
What to order: Get coffee, ice cream breakfast sandwiches and more at Serendipity. Serendipity is offering two new flavors this year including fruiti cereal swirl and sugar cookie.
More info: facebook.com/SerendipitysLounge/
Schoolhouse Creamery
Where: 17 Fox Farm Road, Windsor.
Hours: Hours may vary. Check Facebook for updates.
What to order: The creamery has a different flavor each week spotlighted as the favor of the week. Specialty sundaes are also available.
More info: Facebook.com/Schoolhouse-Creamery-418935468465991
The Scoop (Whitney Point)
Where: Route 11, Whitney Point.
Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. daily.
What to order: The Scoop serves up Hershey's Ice Cream, soft serve Dole, Perry's Ice Cream, homemade ice cream cakes and other sweet treats.
More info: Facebook.com/The-Scoop-212378718783005/
Scoopy Dooby's Ice Cream
Where: 45 Lewis St., Binghamton.
Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
What to order: Scoopy Dooby's Ice Cream serves up hard and soft ice cream, as well as sundaes, ice cream sandwiches, milkshakes, cookies, cannolis and other novelties.
More info: instagram.com/scoopydoobyicecream; scoopydooby.com; Facebook.com/pages/Scoopy-Dooby-Ice-Cream/309253206292966
Smarty's
Where: 501 W. Main St., Endicott.
Hours and when it opens: Open, but hours vary. Check its Facebook page for details.
What to order: Smarty's serves both ice cream and barbecue chicken dinners. Ice cream is served seven days a week, while chicken is served every day but Monday. Chicken dinners are available beginning at 11 a.m. until sold out.
More info: Facebook.com/Smartys-130126040388882
Sugar Lips
Where: 103 Riverside Dr., Johnson City.
Hours: noon to 10 p.m. every day
What to order: The walk-up features homemade ice cream, custom soft serve, milkshakes, specialty sundaes other treats. They change flavors often. They carry 60 flavors of ice cream. Large selection of dairy free and vegan ice cream.
More info: Facebook.com/SugarLipsIceCreamShop
Suzy-Q's Ice Cream
Where: 1110 Chenango St., Binghamton.
Hours: Hours are noon to 9:30 p.m. every day.
What to order: The indoor shop features 64 flavors of hard ice cream as well as soft serve and flavor burst. Have a special occasion? Order a custom-made ice cream cake.
More info: Facebook.com/Suzy-Qs-398722553471633/
Sugar Daddy's Ice Cream & Grill
Where: 50 N. Main St., Wellsville.
Hours and when does it open: Opens Monday May 16. The hours will be from 2-9:30 p.m.
What to order: Sugar Daddy's features 16 different Perry's Ice Cream flavors, over 32 soft serve frozen custard flavors, many different sundaes and desserts as well as burgers, chicken, cheese steak, French fries and other traditional American foods.
More info: Facebook.com/Sugardaddys-Ice-Cream-Grill-124672497620513/
Sweet Frog
Where: 46 S. Washington St., Binghamton; 2421 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal; 1625 country Road 64, Horseheads.
Hours: Hours vary with each location.
What to order: Frozen yogurt is served buffet style, and customers pick their own yogurt and toppings.
More info: Sweetfrog.com
Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream
Where: 200 W Seneca St, Ithaca
Hours: 3 p.m.-8 p.m., but hours vary.
What to order: Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream offers 8 soft serve flavors, sundaes, milk shakes, ice cream sandwiches, packed pints and soft serve flurries.
More info: sweetmelissasicecream.com
Tastie Cream Inc.
Where: 2021 Vestal Pkwy West, Vestal.
Hours: 2-9 p.m. daily.
What to order: Ice cream store specializing in frozen custard, Italian ice and soft ice cream with flavor burst.
More info: Facebook.com/Tastie-Cream-Inc-1445969945723643/
The Udder Place
Where: 133 E Avenue Extension, Hornell.
Hours: Open 2-8 p.m.
What to order: The Udder Place offer milkshakes, sundaes, floats, flurries, specialty sundaes, kids sundaes like a baby shark sundae and a dinosaur sundae. It offers Hershey ice cream and a few flavors of Perry’s.
More info: facebook.com/The-Udder-Place-267215160755/
Wolfies Ice Cream
Where: 2305 Country Club Road, Endwell.
Hours: Hours are noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
What to order: The shop specializes in Hershey's ice cream and hot fudge sundaes.
More info: Facebook.com/Wolfies-Ice-Cream-217809538259044/
Wheeler's Candyland and Creamery
Where: 1825B Pennsylvania Ave., Pine City
Hours: Noon-10 p.m. daily
What to order: They carry Perry's hard ice cream and custard as well as homemade candy and a chicken barbeque.
More info: wheelerscatering.com
Yum! Frozen Yogurt
Where: 135 Seneca St. #103, Hornell.
Hours: Noon to 10 p.m. daily
What to order: Self-serve frozen yogurt and ice cream featuring a wide array of flavors and over 49 toppings to choose from. Smoothies and milkshakes are also available
More info: http://www.yumfroyo.com/index.php
This story includes reporting previously published by the USA TODAY Network New York.
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