After doctor appt in Sherburne needed a place to eat. Very glad we found Gilligan's Island! Definitely not glamorous (60's vibe) but what a great burger, fries and ice cream! Burger cooked to order (rare), excellent fries, and delicious ice cream, both hard and soft serve available. Service prompt and food came quickly. My sister and I thought this place was a real "gem" for great burgers in particular - tons of different types of burgers offered. Check it out when in Sherburne! read more

Tried to get here a few weeks ago, but the line was out the door and the weight was like at least 30 minutes for a cheeseburger. I tried again yesterday. Wait time was about 15 minutes. I ordered a special which was basically a bacon cheeseburger deluxe I upgraded to onion rings. Overall, food was very good. The onion rings were the best I ever had would definitely be back. The only bad thing was I think the place needed a very thorough cleaning. The menus were actually disgusting. read more

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Worth the drive! Blt is great full of bacon and delicious. Ice cream is great! Lots of variety.

Ice cream here is some of the best soft serve around Their flavors actually taste as advertised. Pumpkin is excellent. Hot Cocoa was great. Chocolate peanut butter was even better. The talented and friendly staff is amazing. They do their best. The inside has a counter to order plus some tables. Parking is a private lot and outside seating. read more

Finally tried the famous Gilligan's. Had a burger and curly fries which were tasty. I love that ice cream that normally has chocolate chips uses chocolate flakes!! Ice cream was definitely the best thing but food was fine. Parking lot and drive thru were packed. They have good hours during the summer and are one of the places open past 7pm. read more

Stopped here on my way home from a weekend at Colgate University - wasn't bad but its definitely truck stop vibes. The shop itself isnt the cleanest and the bathrooms reeked. The food itself wasn't bad but also wasn't the best. Service was also just okay. Not bad but also not great. Everything about our stop here was just...meh. I wouldn't recommend this spot but i also wouldn't judge anyone for going there either. Its the most average spot I've ever been to. read more

Food sooooo tasty!!!! Ladies working were awesome as well!!!!!!! If passing by make sure you stop by! read more

I've been going to Gilligan's for MANY years. We moved away 18 years ago and always love eating at Gilligan's when I return to the area. The food, service and ice cream are always spot on. Make sure you try their special ice cream flavors. It's always busy which is a great sign of a great place to go!" read more

If you do not care at all about your food or your service, this place is great! How ever, if you care about how your food/ice cream is prepared, then you should go somewhere else! We had two orders, & they were specifically told that they were two separate orders. One order was a burger. The second order was for an order of fries. So what do they do? They put the order of fries with the burger. We tried it 3 separate times & tried to word it 3 different ways. No change. Then you have to have a shake, but how could they screw that up you ask? Easy, they just partially blend it! Of course you want the hard ice cream in your shake, but you want it blended into your shake to make it uniform. I hope you don't get it malted, because since they don't blend the shakes, you just get a clump of malt powder. They need to take their time while preparing the food, & pay more attention to the actual orders. We have gone at least 10 times, & each time they have NOT gotten the orders correct. read more

Love the food. Very quick with delivery. Ample amount of parking. Drive up a little inconvenient

Best homemade ice cream in an amazing assortment of flavors! The best in central New York read more

Central NY seems to have an ice-cream (and sometimes burger) joint every 10 miles or so. They're tasty, and a fun stop -- you owe it to yourself to try 'em out. And if you try one out, you should probably make that one Gilligans. Most of these places close for the winter, but Gilligan's is open all year round (I think that they took a two week break for the holidays), with 10 or so tables inside. The burgers are tasty and juicy, wood-grilled, on buns that are step above the average fast-food bun. They offer a bazillion options, including a garbage burger with macaroni salad on it, so check out the menu. This isn't a poseur gastro-burger (as much as I love a poser gastro-burger) -- but it's a thoughtfully done burger-joint burger, definitely above average for the price. Fries are crisp, with plenty of potato flavor, but they aren't as exceptional as the burgers. Onion rings are pretty damn solid. The ice-cream, when I've had it, has been tasty, and they have something like 30-ish flavors that seem to change with regularity. That said, they sell their ice cream all over the area -- I've seen their stuff two hours away -- so you might say, "Gee, I've had similar." Although, why wouldn't you wanna get it where it's made? I personally love the soft-serve (which may cement my status as a short-fingered vulgarian here). They have new flavors all the time, like the red and green peppermint swirl I had just before the holidays, or pumpkin, or sometimes weirder stuff. And I appreciate the $2 'baby' cone, which is actually a pretty generous serving. I've yet to try out the alcohol-flavored ice-cream, but it sounds like fun. read more

When I was going to Colgate, this would be a consistent stop with my family when they were in town. Now if my family drives through Colgate (with or without me) they stop here too! The burgers are the best burgers I've had. Everything is so fresh and made perfectly! While I'm now allergic to dairy, their ice cream is delicious. My dad continues to get their ice cream shakes every time he stops! read more

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They make the best ice cakes ever, alway get them for birthdays. they are very polite and helpful also.

Never had a bad experience. Food, staff and old style building. I've been going more than 20 years and have ordered the same burger several times a year and have been consistently amazing since the first time I've had it! All high marks! read more

Omg...the best homemade ice cream! Raider passion is my favorite, it has chunks of red velvet cake...yummy! I still haven't had lunch there but everything looks great! It's always busy. That says it all! read more

Felt bad when staff looked at their watch 20min before close but happy they took our order for takeout sandwiches - they were delicious- tuna melt and a turkey with slaw (the Rachel) The.smoothie and desserts looked fresh and tempting! read more

My family lives in the general area so I get back to Sherburne once or twice a year. Everyone is a big fan of Gilligan's, and we tend to congregate there for a dinner while I'm in town. The menu is surprisingly extensive...more like a Coney Island than a fast food place. I typically go for one of the chicken sandwiches and splurge on their fantastic onion rings along with a real milkshake (not the superthick ones, which are more like a DQ Blizzard in consistency), which serves as my dessert also. I know that Gilligan's employs a lot of the young folk in the area at one time or another as they grow up. They have become a Sherburne and NY-12 institution! read more

Gilligan's Island is a great spot. Delicious ice cream and yummy burgers! Love coming here with a big group!

the food and staff are amazing! i love their special ice creams they come out throughout the year. pumpkin is definitely hands down my favorite! read more

Ever buy a book because you liked the cover image? How about an album because of the artwork on it? Here's one even better: eat at a place because if its name? I'm very proud to be guilty of all of the above. I am especially happy that I chose to eat at Gilligan's Island--simply because of the name! Life is short! Buy albums and books because of the cool artwork; eat at places with strange names, you will find many pleasant surprises! Gilligan's Island's ice creams are to die for! Always adding new flavors to keep things interesting. Their burgers are classic-style burgers. Gilligan's has a nice selection of salads. Their ice creams are to die for! I could go on and on about their to die for ice creams but I won't. I especially like the sundaes with extra everything no cherry (I did not say the "I" word). read more

I've been to Gilligan's twice now - once for ice cream, and then recently for dinner. This is the perfect place for some comfort food and a nice summer stop for ice cream. The menu is fairly standard "fast" food, but the quality is much higher than you will find at your local fast food joint. Does that make sense? The highlights here are clearly the burgers, as they feature one each week, as well as dedicating a page in their menu for them. If you are a burger and fries aficionado, then you will love this place. For onion ring lovers, they are hand breaded and a service size is generous...don't miss these. Prices are reasonable, as expected. Dinner for the two of us was around $17-18 with drinks included. Once you are done taking down your man sized burger, you will be sorely tempted to top it off with their homemade ice cream. And why wouldn't you when they have dozens of unique flavors...some with a local flare (Raider Passion for you Colgaters). I have had both the peanut butter cup and the cookie monster and was very pleased with both. If you are in a hurry, they also have a drive through, which was a nice touch. read more

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Drove by this place one time and stopped for ice cream. Next time we were around the area, I made sure to find it so we could enjoy some treats after hiking all day. Probably the best ice cream I've ever had. And I love that they allow you to mix frozen yogurt, ice cream, and soft serve all on one cone! Comes in handy for those of us who can't make up our minds. Plus the prices are so cheap and you get so much even with a kids cone! read more

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Great ice cream and weekly flavor specials . Very popular amongst the locals Has a drive thru if your still in your pjs. Ha

It gave me hot food that burnt my taste buds and didn't tell me about it I felt very unwelcomed.

The perfect little drive in whether you're in the mood for a delicious burger or shake. Prices are super reasonable as well. Nothing I have ordered in my 30 years of living in the area has ever been short of perfect ! Love it here read more

Excellent ice cream, and quick service even on busy days! The outdoor seating is great--this place is perfect for families, couples, solo soft serve lovers... everyone really read more

This place is a local favorite. They have a pretty big menu that includes stuff like soups, sandwiches, burgers, soft serve and hard ice cream. I was surprised by how many ice cream flavors they had. I came because I heard raving reviews about the seasonal pumpkin soft serve ice cream. A size small was ginormous (like a size large). The soft service is extremely creamy and delicious. The texture is rich and smooth. The flavor tastes like real pumpkin puree. I thought the flavor was surprisingly accurate. I felt like I was eating a pumpkin pie. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and a pretty big parking lot. Indoor seating are booths that fit around 4 people. You can order from outside as well as from inside. They have a rewards program where you can earn points & receive freebies. They have weekly specials that are featured on their Facebook page. I'm looking forward to returning to try their burgers & hard ice cream flavors. The exterior of the shop is Googie-esque with the glass windows, the triangle pillar, and the slanted rooftop. It has a great vintage feel to it. I tried 2 burgers (one with bell peppers and another with bourbon sauce). I liked that you could decide how well done or rare you wanted the patty. Overall, I thought the burgers were just okay and not something I'd rave/crave. The soft serve ice cream is the highlight of this spot for me. read more

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One of my favorite small town drive-ins! Having run a local car club in the past, Gilligan's was always a popular destination. They regularly hosts their own cruise-ins during the summer months too! They have a good selection of homemade ice cream, mouth-watering burgers and thick shakes; sandwiches and salads too if that's your thing. The atmosphere is laid back, with a real throw-back vibe. They've got some booth seating inside and picnic tables outside if you bring along family, or friends. But they've got a drive-thru too if you're on your way. Don't pass this place by! read more

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Gilligan's Island was perfect for our ice cream outing with kids. They are practicing social distancing inside and ice cream was oh so good. They had almond joy people...need I say more? Definitely recommend! read more

Probably the best onion rings I have ever had! Delicious and overall a fun experience. Kind service, clean tables, food that truly hits the spot!!! And never forget their ice creams... some of the best and creamiest you could try with an amazing range of flavors! read more

This is our favorite spot for the best homemade ice cream in the area. They have yummy homemade cookie ice cream sandwiches, which are always a huge hit to bring home. They make specialty ice creams for holidays, or seasons, such as delicious creamy pumpkin for fall. They also feature our personal favorite, our SECSD's Marauder Pride hard ice cream. Designed by a local for our school team! And of course, the sweetest wait staff Can't forget the yummy food specials and the best french fries, ever read more

Gilligan's Island is the paragon of Sherburne. It is an institution like nothing else. The food and atmosphere are emblematic of all that you want from Central New York. The menu is replete with amazing burgers and foods, that are both hearty and filling. The homemade ice cream is singularly an unparalleled experience; the flavors and textures will flabbergast you with their indelibility. The employees are particularly affable. This is place has a resplendent atmosphere and is a must see place, even if only passing through. read more

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When in the mood for a burger and a shake, the first place I go (when I am in Hamilton, which is half the year) is Gilligan's. (Everyone calls it Gilligan's, not Gilligan's Island) I consider the best burger to be the bourbon bacon cheeseburger or the mozzarella stick burger. Most of the hamburgers don't come with lettuce, tomato and onion, instead they stick with their theme. The hot food is good, but the real gem here is the ice cream. The milkshakes are great and can be made from any of their 40-something flavors. They also make sundaes and sell ice cream cakes in the freezer. A favorite of my friends is the "Raider Passion" (For Colgate). It is a blend of red velvet cake and vanilla and some other great things. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

Chili was great. Garlic Parmesan fries had no garlic or Parmesan. Just melted cheddar read more

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My wife, daughter and I really enjoyed both the food and the ice cream here. The burgers were delicious (and they have many options to choose from). The homemade hard ice cream was awesome. I wanted to give this place five stars, but there was one issue to could be easily fixed....cleanliness. Everything needs to be wiped down (shakers, condiments, tables, decorations, etc). The owner/manager needs to "supervise" the many teenage girls working there to insure this is done daily. This is an easy, inexpensive issue that could be fixed in just a few hours. Oh.....and please list what the speciality ice cream flavors are........nobody knows what "Happy wife" flavored ice cream is?! There are several flavors with unique names, if there was a description customers wouldn't have to ask and could make a decision before holding up the line. read more

Gilligans is the perfect small town ice cream shop and more!! Not only can you choose from dozens of flavors of ice cream, they have breakfast and lunch as well! There is not a lot of seating, but it's in a pretty small town so I would not expect to wait too long for a seat. They even have a drive up window! I recommend going with a craving for good old fashioned ice cream, it won't disappoint! read more

I was there on 10/11/19 at 130pm...... first time. Girls working were nice, food was quick and the ice cream was above average. The burger was excellent!!! Really, really good. Thank you for having fresh rolls!! The only thing that fell short, the curly fries came out luke warm to cold. They need to be the last thing and hot when the food is ready read more

This afternoon I purchased the BLT WRAP and if there was one slice of BACON in it; that would be too much! This wrap is a total rip off No tomato, full of lettuce and that was it read more

So so ice cream...soft is too chiffon-like, not dense; their home made hard had ice chunks in it; there must be the cheeks-almost-showing-shorts requirement for their employees? NOT GOOD...please bring em down a couple of inches...they'd still be short-shorts, wouldn't they? read more