Stewart's is a fairly big convenience store chain mainly serving the Upstate New York area. The…read morething I like most about Stewart's is their commitment to the communities they serve. This local Stewart's shop always has specials depending on events taking place in town. The clerks are all very nice and friendly, The stores carry a large array of grocery items, plus their own brand of milk products and ice cream (New York State's biggest industry - for those who may not be aware of it - is not tourism, but actually dairy farming, producing 73% of the nations yogurt, among other items). Getting back to Stewart's, though, they are a very community-oriented company and they really try to please their customers. This location is right off the main highway, and offers gasoline, too, so it gets pretty busy here on the weekends with folks stopping in for a quick bite with their fill-ups. They serve grab-n-go breakfast items, sandwiches, hard-packed ice cream in many flavors, coffees, snacks, candy, smokes and lottery tickets. Considering their proximity to the road, they very thoughtfully also offer a small section of emergency automotive supplies for motorists. Although they do not stay open all night, they are a good, reliable staple, and a welcome sight for travelers and locals alike in these vacation regions of New York who need gas and food along their way.

From the owner: Come visit the Cairo Stewart's Shops for a quick, one stop shop! Stewart's Shops is an employee and…read morefamily-owned convenience store chain located throughout Upstate New York and Vermont. The company is best known for their conveniently located gas stations, freshly brewed coffee, fast food options, and locally sourced milk & ice cream as well as ATMs and free air at most locations. Stop by today!

Best ice cream selection & best service in the region. Great for kids & adults. Can't wait to go…read moreback!

Perfectly sized for an ice cream stop or snack refill. My 8 year old liked the selection of candy.read more

My wife actually introduced me to Holy Cow when we lived nearby, and from that very first visit I…read morewas hooked. It's easily one of the best places to grab ice cream on a warm summer evening. There's something special about enjoying your favorite flavor while watching the sunset. Fast forward a few years, and now we're bringing our own kids here to make those same memories. The ice cream has always been consistently delicious, no matter how many times we've visited, and the staff has been friendly and welcoming every single time. It's one of those places that never disappoints, and we're always happy to make the trip back whenever we're in the area. Highly recommend if you're looking for great ice cream and a relaxed atmosphere with family or friends!

Holy Cow indeed! The best soft serve ice cream. Simple done right. Light and creamy…read more My go to is a chocolate dipped vanilla cone in store, and usually get a pint or two to bring home. There is no indoor seating. There are plenty of picnic benches outside, but minimal shade. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Note: This is a CASH ONLY establishment.

Legendary spot in North Troy…read more Hard and soft ice creams, lots of different flavors. Big parking lot. A few tables to sit. Friendly staff. The prices are very reasonable, and the portion sizes are gigantic. A bit of a drive for me, but definitely worth the trip

Are you in the mood for a delectable tasty treat!? Well let me tell you. Snowman has it. The ice…read morecream they are creating is delicious. Had the 3 scoop sundae with hot fudge. I couldn't finish it but it was delicious! Service and Ambiance were great. Highly recommend!

Obsessed with Boice Bros. Dairy I stop every time I'm in Kingston for work--cold or hot, it hits…read moreevery time. The $1 "oopsie cups" are elite (literally can't beat that), and my go-to is a vanilla Reese's milkshake Always busy, always good vibes. A must.

I went here on a hot day for a cool treat and it did not disappoint. It gives exactly what it is a…read moresmall town ice cream parlor. They have serverl options that it can be very overwhelming. But you can literally get any kind of ice cream you want. Honestly being here reminded me when life was simple. When in this area again I would with out a doubt go back.

They always have a great selection of candy, chocolates, baked items and ice cream. They seem to…read morealways have live music too. There's tables, couch, chairs and board games. Parking is on the street.

Delicious unique flavors. Happened to come on a night with live music and it was great to hang…read morearound and enjoy that with others. Friendly staff that were very knowledgeable about all their offerings. Will be back soon!

Guptill's Roller Skating Rink in Cohoes holds the title as the world's largest indoor rink of its…read morekind. It recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. I still haven't set foot in the rink. But I did finally stop by for some of the famous desserts/ ice cream. Service was great. The young man at the service window made a number of very helpful suggestions, especially after I mentioned that I've begun to show a bit of dairy sensitivity if I have ice cream late at night. So I tried the nondairy Dole pineapple whip in a cup. It was delicious. My friend had a double scoop of chocolate ice cream in a waffle cone. That was delicious, too. I tried some. There were many customers. Since Guptill's is widely considered a Capital Region institution, I'm slightly embarrassed that I haven't visited before. The ice cream stand is large and clean. The staff is young and courteous. I can't explain why I haven't been to the rink yet since I skate pretty well. Perhaps I've just been busy. Still, this was a good start. Hopefully, I will get around to doing some roller skating in the coming weeks. It might be a good way to beat the heat since Guptill's is air conditioned during the summer.

Always a great shake with some soft serve to top it off!…read moreGirl was sweet and on me like sprinkles on a cone! Clean and well maintained property. Thank for a March 18th treat, had to drive 30 miles for this.

We have been going there for the past 2 years. NEVER experienced this. 3 weeks ago my husband went…read morethere...no soft serve. Last Sunday we go there for soft serve. Sign in window says No soft serve chocolate. That was ok....since we were wanting Hot Fudge sundaes with vanilla. Oh...we don't have hot fudge. Hmm...ok. Then the girl proceeded to say, the vanilla has to be in a cup because it is not hardening like it's supposed to. But it's ok. We get the cup with flavor burst. I literally could drink it....so soupy... should just have said, no vanilla either. I could understand if it's a one time issue but going on 3 weeks. Best part....being charged $14 just to throw away. Will not go back again.

Ive been coming to this place for like 15 years. This place is legendary. It shines in terms of…read morecustomization. The most important feature is all the flavors of soft serve. They mix flavors into a vanilla base using a syrup. The biggest issue is that they've changed management twice. They used to be Tom's ice cream. The new management hasnt quite figured out how to generate all the flavors. The new management is still pretty good though. The vanilla base is still some of the best soft serve I've had. My favorite flavors are peanut butter, cappuccino. To be fair, Tom was a dairy jedi. He set the bar really high. In terms of toppings, their sauce game is also strong. They have hardening, chocolate dips, etc. The peanut butter sauce is homemade and my personal favorite. They also have crush ins for the soft serve like reeses pieces and oreos and hard ice cream. These are good, but definitely not the star of the show.