When you stop for ice cream you want 4 things in order of importance:…read more 4. Friendly service 3. Fast lines 2. Fair prices 1. Good ice cream! Good ice cream may be in the eye of the enjoyer, but everyone knows when you have sub par soft serve. The North Pole is owned by the owners of Serendipity Cafe next door (also awesome) and they check all 4 boxes for me. They almost always have 2 windows open to serve patrons and a decent amount of seating. We are fans! Go check them out!

Great ice cream stand, my 3 year old loves it. Great selections and great taste. Staff is always…read morepolite. We go often, probably too often :p lol

Love this place, always a great time with mini golf, car shows and tons of fun. Support this local…read morebusiness, you wont be disappointed

A nice little family Gem where you can get ice cream, candy, fudge, milkshakes etc, play miniature…read moregolf, pool, AirHockey, and other games both indoor and outdoor seating, the indoor seating/game room was well air-conditioned, very comfortable Friendly helpful staff Ice cream was absolutely delicious, much better than Friendly's Only complaint is they don't take credit cards, I had to use an ATM that charged me an extra three dollars Also there was a sign that said no stealing which caused me great disappointment because I was planning on taking home the pool table

It's alright. Nickey Doodles is much better. They have a decent peanut butter sundae but they do…read morenot use consistent scoop sizes in cones. We ordered five cones with two scoops the other day and three of the five were served with maybe a scoop and a half

Feels like spring but tastes like summer! We tried out this family-owned creamery in Cazenovia…read moreduring their grand opening weekend. We already can't wait to go back! Pros: delicious milkshakes, plenty of hard ice cream, sundae and milkshake options, large sizes for great prices, friendly staff that offered suggestions and free samples, easy parking (street or in the plaza right in front), fun location that allows for a treat and a walk down to the lake! Cons: easy to miss! Tip-- It's attached to Dave's Diner! Limited outdoor seating, potential for longer wait times if the line gets long and hard to read the menu with the sun glare We love taking trips out to Caz and now this is another reason to make one!

My family and I arrived at Slyvan Beach today. We were full from lunch still but wanted a sweet…read moretreat. We first stopped at a candy store thinking they had ice cream there. They didn't sell any ice cream but they told us about What's the Scoop. We walked down a little ways and ran right into it. It was busy! So many people out enjoying the night and their sweet treats. There were a good amount of tables to sit at. I appreciate the big umbrellas! You can enjoy your cold treat without the hot sun beating down on you. There were big menu boards and lists of ice cream available. There are so many options! There's ice cream, Dole Whip, milk shakes, sundaes. So many goodies to pick from. There was also a non dairy cookies and cream available. The cherry Italian ice listed so that was my pick. My daughter got a small scoop of brownie batter. I ordered a kid's scoop of the cherry Italian ice. Holy cow! I thought my daughter ordered a double scoop but it was their small portion. My kid's scoop would blow competitors out of the water. My scoop was huge for a kid's scoop. In most ice cream joints, my scoop would be considered a small. The brownie batter was very chocolatey! It was very creamy was well. The cherry Italian ice was very vibrant in color. It was also very flavorful. We sat at a cute table on the sidewalk next to the street and enjoyed our goodies. This town is something you see in Hallmark movies and this ice cream joint fits right in it. It's cute, local and they serve some yummy goodies. The staff is really sweet. It's hard not to fall in love with this place. I look forward having goodies here all week.

I went here with my aunt, two cousins, and my sister. My sister ordered a small Kahlua Almond…read moreAmaretto on a cone, my aunt ordered a Caramel Praline Turtle, one of my cousins got a kid's size Vanilla, the other cousin got a kid's Dairy-Free Blueberry Pancake, and I ordered a small Dairy-Free Blueberry Pancake. The staff was friendly, attentive, and great. This place tends to get busy, although the line moves fast. There is no indoor seating at this location, the seating is outside. The area does get packed. It is a pet-friendly area, which is good. Overall, a nice ambiance. My aunt did feel it was more on the pricier side which is why I deducted a star. The great thing is everyone enjoyed the ice cream, we just wish the ice cream was homemade.

My husband & I were in Bouckville and passed by this creamery and decided to stop in. It was busy…read moreon a Saturday evening. I love homemade hard ice cream and this was from Gillian's in Oneida. I've had their ice cream before and know it's top notch. I chose a maple walnut on a waffle cone and my husband 1 scoop of strawberry and a scoop of coconut almond. Mine was delicious and the cone was crispy and fresh and actually one of the best I've ever had. My only minor complaint is that I had zero walnuts in my ice cream! That could have just been because it was the bottom of the tub??? The flavor of the maple was excellent. My husband loved his flavors but said he liked the strawberry best. They had seating outside.

This is the best ice cream spot in CNY in my opinion. Situated just outside of Cazenovia on Route…read more20, the Nelson Creamery is an unassuming ice cream spot that opened a few years ago and has quickly become a go-to when I'm in the area. Their prices are reasonable and the serving sizes generous. The "Creamery" part of their name is exemplified in their soft serve. It is creamy, thick, and doesn't melt right away like other ice creams might. I've tried the soft serve, hard flavors, and their version of a flurry/blizzard/etc. and can recommend all. A cool fact about the Creamery: it was opened by the local Masonic Lodge and their goal is to use profits to give back to the community. Very cool. Not much else to say here. Head to Cazenovia to check out the lake, have dinner at one of the great local restaurants, and finish up with dessert at the Nelson Creamery.

Decent Ice cream selection. Usually has one dairy-free option...would be great if there were two…read more Good service, well-maintained and clean building. Nice covered area with tables. But, unfortunately, right on a really busy road and next to the town much site. It is sort of a standard I use to compare other places against. Only a few are better, but many are not quite as good.

My girlfriend had been here before with her family and really wanted to come back and I totally get…read morewhy. It's a charming little roadside ice cream spot with that classic small-town feel and a solid variety of flavors. We got Lemon Chillo and Toasted Coconut, both creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a summer treat. The kiddo scoop was just $4, which felt like a steal for the quality. Heads up: it's cash only, so come prepared! Simple, affordable, and sweet in every way - this place is 100% worth a stop if you're nearby.

Me and Wife stopped by on the way home…read more Were in the mood for ice cream. She had a soft serve Chocolate cone and me a Hershey's Cookies & Cream. The Ice Cream was delicious. Ice Cream is tricky, especially The Hershey's Cookies & Cream, since it has to be stored at the right temperature. If too cold ice crystals will develop and make it more icy rather than creamy. Too warm and well you know lol. The Cookies & Cream was Amazing quality :) Both hers and mine (3 scoops) was about 6-7 bucks. GREAT PRICE. Since in NYC something like that would cost 12-14 bucks. A definite must visit.

I had the Black Walnut Soft Serve, size small. It was plenty for me, and the flavor was very yummy…read more There is a nice pavilion to sit under, as well as other benches in the grass, plenty of parking as well. I come here every season and I will continue to as long as they stay open.

Such a cute and beautiful spot for ice cream . Plenty of picnic tables some with games on table…read moretop. Such a beautiful spot for ice cream. Ice Cream and service was not the best that night but sometimes what makes a place great is how issues or when problems arise how it is handled. Management came over to make it right. Top notch service and am looking forward to coming back with friends for an evening of treats and games.

As the name suggests, this little shop is right off of US RT 11 and easily missable if you're not…read morepaying attention. But I urge you to pay attention because within the walls of this shop is the sweetest staff serving us great frozen desserts to help you fend off the summer heat. With their reasonable prices you'll be tempted to get more than what you originally came for -- and I say, do it!

We've hit pretty much every ice cream stand in Cortland and Tompkins Counties, and several in…read moreBroome and Chenango. This shop stands with the best of them and is the best in Cortland County. It compares favorably with the Big Dipper in Apalachin, and in fact now gives you more for your money. Service is great, as is the shaded dining area.