I found a real gem, Bonanzahit that sweet spot--casual, affordable, and actually fun for kids, which isn't easy to find right now. i love the little extras like adding gummy bears sundaes are exactly the kind of thing that turns a simple meal into something your kids get excited about. And steak + fries that everyone enjoys without blowing the budget? The Italian ices are so good, you can't beat from any flavor from rainbow to banana cream pie! The staff works really hard to make the customers happy!! This business has been there for 129 years owned by the original Bonanza family- it's the oldest running family business in the beautiful hamlet of Oyster Bay!! read more

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Unfortunately as much as ive loved bonanzas for years, today i was shocked at how much my usual order ended up costing after further price increases. About a year and a half ago i was paying ~12.50 for 2 hot dogs and a small fry (which was already an increase), now its 17.50 plus 2.5 tip got me to 20$... that is ridiculous considering that equals a 40% increase over barely 2 years!!! The total Inflation in the past 2 years was only around 5.5%... like come on guys, super disappointed. I can get 13 (THIRTEEN) hot dogs with drinks at costco for the same price. i might aswell go to tabys down the street and get a half pound burger with fries and a salad for 21$. As much as it saddens me I just cant come here anymore guys, sorry! P.S. the quality has worsened, so its not even worth it read more

I must've passed this place a million times and never noticed it. On a corner of a block parallel to Main Street in oyster Bay is this little Italian ice spot that has some quick lunch food and Italian ices and cream ices. I had the coconut cream ice. It was absolutely delicious and hit the spot and had real chunks of coconut in it, can't wait to come back and try their flavors. read more

Bonanza's - Large coconut cream ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oyster Bay, New York

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Built in 1897, this may be one of the oldest spots I've visited. Cute corner spot with outdoor patio bench seating. The staff consist of two very helpful teenagers. With a pretty straightforward menu, hot dogs, fries, ice cream. Ordered a few hot dogs with toppings and ate them immediately, so no photos. The steak fries were perfectly crispy. I got a scoop of the banana cream pie ice which was nice and creamy. If you're ever in the area, it's worth the try. read more

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This is such a fun cute place with great food and ices! I can't believe this place has been here since 1897 and the same Bonanza family ownership! Check it out, my favorite ice is cream sickle! Fantastic and affordable in these crazy inflation times! read more

What a super cool little Oyster Bay gem! This fourth generation ice cream and hot dog shop just radiates charm. With very reasonable prices, tons of quaint personality and a whole lot of history, Bananza's is a destination in and of itself. I came in the other day for the first time and ordered me a large ices, consisting of half cappuccino crunch and half Oreo. It was absolutely delicious. It was perfect for the hot summer day, although I could still picture myself enjoying it even on a cool spring or fall night. While it was my inaugural visit, I will certainly be back again soon! read more

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This place was great. A YEAR OR TWO AGO!!! New owners, they doesn't care about anything but the money their making, prices for everything went up $2 or so. They are rude obnoxious people who won't give you the time of day unless others are looking. The food isn't cared for like it used to be, has actually got me and my friends sick a few times since things have changed. Can't believe this place is just throwing itself in the toilet. Constant neglect for basic things like the soda machine leave the poor teenager employees to deal with the dissatisfied customers. Really upset about what happened here. Am I the only one that noticed these things?? read more

A cute stand in Oyster Bay near the Oyster Bay High School football field and LIRR parking lot as well as the popular restaurants on the main block. They not only offer a huge selection of ice/Ice-Cream flavors, they even serve food such as hot dogs! The ice/Ice-Cream comes in a small and a large size. Fortunately, you may choose up to two flavors for the small size. I got the orange cream and the piña colada. Both were delicious! They even have a seating area in the back if you prefer to sit and eat. Very cute place and service was great! Would definitely come back. read more

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Frozen in time....in the best way! Amazing deserts ( don't skip the crazy coconut) Rustic seating, cool string lights at night and open late in summer for the perfect vibe. Plus the hotdogs and homemade chilli are seriously fantastic!!!! We will be back! read more

cute, small shack stand in oyster bay serving up a HUGE menu of inexpensive italian ice and quick bites! note, that they are cash only! service is fast and friendly. We tried a small peach italian ice and chili dog. The peach flavor was super nice and fruity, tart and sweet! It did taste a bit like an artificial peach candy, but I still enjoyed it. I also sampled their pistachio italian ice and think that is a very popular flavor. My boyfriend got the chili dog, and I thought it was good when i tried a bite. The italian ice and the history of this stand are probably my favorite parts! it's been in the family for four generations and is the oldest continuous family business in the area -- how cool! read more

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The food is just bad, there's no other way I can explain it and the workers don't understand what the word chili means in chili fries. I would say it can be useful to just stop by for an ice cream once in a while but carvel is right up the road and a lot better. Plus, I bet if carvel starts to add hot dogs to the menu, it would be a lot better than whatever that thing was that I had at bonanzas. read more

i have been going to this place for decades, always has been one of my favorite weekend missions to take a nice drive and stop for a bite to eat.... all i can say is the last two times i stopped by i was let down, these new owners are driving it into the ground... from the chili dog that was topped with a few small crumbles of ground beef and a few traces of onion, the onion sauce i was literally able to line the pieces of onion up to match the length of the dog, to having black cherry soda to offer only coke from the tap which apparently had completely run out of carbonation....... such a simple business that was consistent for decades is getting butchered, quite a shame read more

A little pricey ... taste good but cant tell if it is obviously much better than costco's (but still can try)

Maybe my fault for hitting the place up on a national holiday (as its probably the staff that gives the least amount of fs since there was really no line) but - this place was a no from me. The shack and location itself was super cute and inviting. But the dogs were only just decent - nothing particularly special than what you can get at any hot dog cart in the city. Got a side of mozzarella sticks which were only cooked to be warm - definitely not as throughly cooked/fried through a they should've been - no cheese pull at all since they were only room temp. 19$ - all together (3 dogs, mozz, and 2 drinks) which i think is a fair - maybe a little pricier than prefered - but since the food wasn't particularly great it felt like a waste. So disappointed read more

DO NOT COME HERE!!!!! I got food poisoning from this place after they served me raw chicken and the woman wasn't wearing gloves; plus I was sick for over 2 weeks after I was diagnosed with E. coli in my stools. Yet the ambiance wasn't bad. read more

GREAT Ices in Oyster Bay! Bonanza is consistently amazing. I have been coming here with my students for years after we sail on the Christine at the WFC. The homemade ices are made with great quality ingredients and have excellent flavor. This year, the students' favorite choices were Blue Raspberry and Chocolate Oreo. Bonzana's staff is also fantastic. They are always kind, patient, and helpful. Great location and so quaint, can't wait to go back! read more

Bonanza's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oyster Bay, New York

The food is amazing and Bonanzas has the best ices around! Great staff as well. Fun for your family!

There are 50 icy flavors you can try! I did enjoy my Reese flavor and orange cream. The Reese flavor was sweet as I thought. There were nutty peanut butter pieces inside. I did not prefer the Reese's because I think it could've been more Reese pieces like. It was an orange and white color icy. The orange creamsicle was refreshing! I did like the flavor. It is perfect for the hot weather. read more

Bonanza's - Orange creamsicle & Reese. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oyster Bay, New York

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I grew up going to the bonanza stand. 40 years later it looks the same! Still serving hotdogs and Italian ices. I had to order the lemon ice. Others ordered the watermelon and a chocolate. I have to admit I was very disappointed that the lemon ice was VERY icy. The watermelon and chocolate were smooth and amazing. I just thought I would have the old staple and fan favorite the lemon Italian ice. At the end of the day I didn't care. I was just so happy to have the opportunity to go back after so many years. read more

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Solid spot. It's a food stand similar to that you would find in Lake George or other summer vacation destinations. It's all Italian Ices, but they are creamy and delicious. The hot dogs are decent as well. Fries are ok. Cash only as well Given it's location in downtown Oyster Bay, you can make visiting Bonanza part of a fun half day trip visit to the area. read more

Discovered this place on Trip Advisor and perused on Yelp to confirm, great local shack that serves hot dogs, drinks, and lots of Italian Ices. This place is located on a corner spot, steps from the Oyster Bay LIRR station and Post office. There's no tables or chairs so you need to grab and go. The ices come in two sizes, small or large. That just means more scoops. The Pina colada was my first choice given the reviews but alas, sold out! I opted for coconut instead - excellent choice. It was refreshing, had coconut bits and it's texture was a tad creamy so it was not just ice. My family and friends got the pink lemonade - a favorite in this group of kids, lemon and orange. The lemon is classic, as it sounds. The orange had a good concentrated flavor so it was not watery as I expected. It reminded me of drinking a frozen Tropicana juice. Very good. The menu of flavors are too many to detail here but next time, if I am not aiming for summer time flavors, I'll get the mint chocolate or the Reese's. Drooling just thinking of it. read more

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I don't know much about Oyster Bay but I DO know that I am a fan of the Bonanza Stand. There are A TON of Italian Ice flavors to choose from and I am sure they are all delightful. Sadly I did not try one on this visit but now it gives me more reason to come back. I admit I omitted from the Italian Ice bc I had a huge craving for the bonanza fries (aka with chili + cheese) and it was very worth it! So worth it in fact that I ate it twice on this day trip. I said what I said. Aside from fries, your other savory options will be: nachos, hot dogs, and pretzels. While there is a consistent stream of customers, most are to-go orders so the dining out back never really gets crowded (a win during these COVID times). Solid spot. Just remember to bring your ca$h monies!!! read more

Bonanza's - Bonanza fries - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oyster Bay, New York

I love this nostalgic Italian Ice stand. The ices are bursting with delicious flavor. From the lemon ice dating back to 1897 to the banana cream pie these are the best ices. Always one of our first stops when we return to New York. read more

Young girls working there at Bonanza stand in Oysterbay NY on the corner of the street.. Waze listed this as a different place though gps took me here. They Do Not have ice cream only ices. Lemon being the popular flavor per the server. When asked for ice cream place she briefly noted a Carvel down the block. Neither of the places did I order anything. read more

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A landmark in Oyster Bay. Four generations and 128 years of serving the community the best, handmade italian ices. Not to mention the hot dogs and the classic steak fries, this place is not to be missed when coming to Oyster Bay! read more

Have been coming to this place since I was a child! Food is always excellent, (I always recommend a hot dog and lemon ice on a summer day) service is always friendly, and has a great "local" vibe to it! read more

Not only do they have good Italian ice but the fries were excellent too. I usually get the chocolate ice. It's not too sweet. Just the way I like it. Check out their fries. It's cooked to order and comes loaded with toppings. Very friendly service. read more

Bonanza's - Large Bonanza Fries - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oyster Bay, New York

An Oyster Bay institution, the Bonanza Stand has been here for decades and it has changed almost not at all. I remember stopping in for Italian ices and hot dogs back in the 1980's, so when was here in OB for a visit I made it a point to stop and check in on this hangout. The lemon ice hasn't changed a whit. It's still tart and yummy. A small is plenty. The hot dogs also haven't changed. Mustard and sauerkraut are still the way to go. A small seating area is behind the stand, or you can take your ice with you to the beach, not far away. read more

Bonanza's - Hot dog and lemon ice. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oyster Bay, New York

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A not so hidden gem and amazing part of the community. Perfect hot dogs and even better ices Great place to visit alone or in groups. Beautiful location in Oyster Bay (outdoor seating only). read more

Bonanza's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oyster Bay, New York

This little shack serves ices, hot dogs, onion rings and fries and its all really good friendly people serve up the tasty snacks creamy coconut was so good chocolate so rich and cold and icy and so good and crispy tasty not greasy onion rings were so good so good! what a snack! read more

Bonanza's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oyster Bay, New York

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"Light" wings n onion rings. Fresh n clean, that satisfy a fake "healthy diet" Can't believe it s been here over 100 yrs. read more

Bonanza's - "Light" n clean fresh real onion rings n wings. Good the wings are not salty n oily. About $12 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oyster Bay, New York

3.5 stars, but i'll round up. I've been here a number of times throughout the years. I came after dinner here for an ice after eating at The Homestead. Workers were quick to ask us if we needed help, but were not that friendly beyond that. Could be cause it was at the end of their shift which I can understand. Not much difference in the sizes. A large ice was $4 and was served in a small, soft paper cup. Was more comparable to a small in other places. I went with the reeses peanut butter ice and cake batter ice. Both were good, not amazing, but good. Reeses had a nice amount of peanut butter throughout and the cake batter had it's typical cake batter flair with sprinkles and decent flavoring. Within minutes the ices were completely melting everywhere and the cup they put them in was falling apart. (it was warm out obviously this would happen!) I had to toss it in the garbage with 1/3 still left in the cup because it was a mess and I couldn't hold it anymore. Wish they had sturdier cups, but if you do go ask for a spoon. Overall, I thought it was pricey for what you got, but still a good ice. It's a local business which I love to support however I think I actually prefer the Ralph's chain which hurts to say. read more

Bonanza's - Cake batter and Reese's ice (large $4) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oyster Bay, New York

As we were in town for a couple days we enjoyed a stroll at Theodore park then went into the town and on our walk back to the bar happened upon this little stand! Perfect stop for Italian ices to keep us cool on a hot day. Plenty of delicious flavors to choose from. Beware of blue raspberry since will change the color of your mouth, teeth, and lips! All in good fun read more

Bonanza's - Cute little stand! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oyster Bay, New York

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Bonanza stand is a landmark. Forget the rest. This is the best ices on the island. Hotdogs are crack!

Can never go wrong with a bonanza glizzy and an Italian ice. I think the quality fell off just a little bit over time but still fantastic.

Brain Freeze! I forget this place is here because it is the kind of place you hit on a summer day or evening. They have, in my opinion the best Italian ices around - way better than the huge Ralph's chain that dominates every burg on Long Island. They have really increased the amount of available flavors - but I tend to stick with either chocolate or lemon. The chocolate will leave you swooning and the lemon will make you pucker - PERFECT! tables scattered around the sidewalk and small backyard so you can enjoy your treat and prices are more reasonable the competition. Parking on the street read more

"Who wants ice?!?!" was the rallying cry for all the neighbor kids to pile into Mom's Plymouth Wagon (which sat about 25, including the "big back") and off we'd go to the Bonanza Stand. Literally a shack on the corner just before approaching the LIRR Oyster Bay stop and Teddy Roosevelt Beach. History geeks like me take note: TR's weekend/summer "White House" Sagamore Hill is nearby as are sites ranging back to the Revolutinary War and Whaling era. Back to the ices: handmade for as long as I can remember (actually since 1900 by Grandpa Bonanza) you could judge spring on Long Island by two markers: the first Robin Red Breast and the Bonanza Stand opening. It was a big deal for all Town of Oyster Bay residents, and LIers for that matter. They used to have just a handful of flavors; I was a purist always going for lemon (pits and all) Mom loved the rich chocolate, piña colada had chunks of pineapple...and it was fluffy. This is very important (fluffy) in the correct preparation of true New York Italan Ice; once hand scooped into a thin paper cup it has a snow quality to it, you squeeze to eat it. Served with a smile by Mr. Phil Bonanza if you were lucky. Now they have dozens of flavors and sugar free offerings, too. Later on, as I grew older, we rode bikes to the beach and grabbed drinks and a hot dog and ice to cool off. Often, they'd hand pack quarts in styrofoam wrapped in tinfoil (don't judge, we were not eco friendly back then) to put in our coolers for the ride home. It is such a landmark, still run by the Bonanza clan and often comes up in conversations with friends about home. Except now, they are taking their kids for ice, dogs and memories which will last a lifetime. A very worthy stop for any trip to the area. Yelp 100 Challenge read more

Bonanza's - The famous Bonanza Stand, picture by my Dad...not sure when. But it still looks like this. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oyster Bay, New York

ordered ice (cappuccino) , about 3 bucks. it is the "ice". I picked cappuccino, because coffee flavor is not an option on the menu. taste good, a balance of the sweetness and "smoothness". wish there is coffee flavor ** lots of flavor choices, see the menu :p read more

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I grew up in Oyster Bay. I was always excited about the summer because I knew the Bonanza Stand was going to open! They have the best Italian Ice on Long Island and the best Hotdogs also. I never met a person that came to Oyster Bay and didn't stop here. They have a huge inventory of Ices to choose from. My favorite was the lemon flavor, they put the ice in there little white pouches that you squeeze together to get all the Italian ice out. The hotdogs are also famous in Oyster Bay. When I go for a hotdog I like red onions and cheese on mine. I use to go there as a kid with my friends and get ices or hotdogs, now I take my nieces and nephews there. Nothing in my mind kicks off summer like a trip to the Bonanza stand, I would never forgive you if you took a trip to the North Shore and didn't grab a Italian Ice! read more

Bonanza's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oyster Bay, New York

Bonanza innocently sits at an unassuming corner all the way up in the town of Oyster Bay. it is really just a walk up window, but it has a pretty extensive menu. I've only had the ices, which are homemade and fantastic. One flavor is more interesting than the next. of course now that everyone is so accustomed to Ralph's, this may not be so exciting. But Bonanza has been around for a million years and continues to serve the next generation a fabulous product from a 12 x 12 shack. read more

Bonanza's - Spring 2015 menu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oyster Bay, New York