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Great Lakes Station

3.5 (26 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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Denise H.

With fast and friendly service I received my Turtle Sundae, it was delicious. They are unique in that you place your order in a train car caboose. They have sundaes, milk shakes, artic swirls and cones for your enjoyment. You can even do drive up to places your order.Few sitting areas but plenty of parking on site.

Great Lakes Station Turtle Sundae
Diane H.

You place your order in a train caboose, they have cones, milk shakes, artic swirls and sundaes. With speedy service and a smile I received my very yummy Turtle sundae.They have a drive thru area to order in your car, plenty of parking in their lot, but few picnic tables to sit.

Connie P.

Such a cute place for the kids to hang out while eating their ice cream. And they have plenty of places to sit and eat it. The variety of flavors and items is good and lots to choose from. And if you have a taste for ice cream and you have trouble walking they have a drive through. Employees are very friendly and patient while you decide what you want for dessert!

Vicky B.

Very cute ice cream station in a kaboose! Plenty of seating in the shade, and also on old rail wagons. There's even a drive thru! Selection was good, they had about 15 or so Perrys ice cream flavors, a handful of custard flavors, some sundaes, and a few more specialty treats. Service was good, our ice creams came out quickly! Ice cream cones start at $3 for a kids size, but if you post a photo on social media and tag them, you can get a free kids size cone! See the prop with the face cutouts for details.

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Margie P.

Their soft serve custard, available in 9 flavors the day we came, is thick and creamy. I don't know how soft serve is made, but I'be read that soft serve ice cream that has *more* air whipped into it is creamier. But this ice cream is lovely and dense. The place itself is absolutely charming and clean. The only downside to this place is something that Great Lakes Station can not control: the traffic is loud and horrific. The Station is located at a corner, and it's in an industrial side of town. Wish there could be a barrier of trees to buffer the sound and diesel stink.

It was in a train car, much like my first time
Fox E.

I like that Trump is giving out cheese and graters to all of his fans. He's just trying to make America grate again. Speaking of grate, Great Lakes Station has good soft serve ice cream (not great or grate), and really lovely (and super cuuute) servers. I wonder if they discriminate against not-as-cute employment applications because all of the girls here are cute. Even cuter is the lovely little "train car" decor. It's quite unique and original, and this place definitely deserves the glowing 4 star rec I am giving it, even though it's not as good as some of the local ice cream (Antoinette's) and soft serve (Hibbard's) places. Anyway, I have a friend who lakes this place so I'll stop giving it a mediocre appraisal now.

Hannah K.

When I was little, this place was promptly titled, "The Ice Cream Train." The reason should be pretty obvious. They took a train caboose and converted it into a nice little ice cream stand, which offers the usual soft serve cones, Perry's, and a couple of specialty items as well. Great Lakes Station is a nice place to stop at if you're in the area, or just happen to be driving by. It's definitely a fun place for kids, who can gape at the cool little train car and enjoy some ice cream in the meantime! There's plenty of seating areas; a bench on the deck, plus the mini rocking caboose that recently became an addition to the stand. There's also some locomotive memorabilia scattered around the area outside of the train. On the side nearest the main road they've recently added a drive-thru, which is ok if you're just in the mood to grab and go, but I say it's worth parking your car and having a seat while you appreciate what a cool little hidden gem this place is.

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Nicole D.

If I could give the Great Lakes station 10 stars I would! I stars for friendly staff when you... Wait for it... Drive up to the window! And they offer nine flavors of my very favorite Summer treat, custard! I had the cappuccino flavor and I could not believe how delicious it was. They take cash or card you drive right up get your treat and go! What could be better in life? :-) They also offer milkshakes, floats, hard ice cream and sundaes... It has lots of fun rides for the Littles and places to sit for the grown-ups. You will love this place! Right on Union Road just north of the 400 exit

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My kids love it here! Good flavors and decent prices. My kids love the sliding caboose bench! We stop here every time we are in town.

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Living The Cream - New Mom - salted vanilla base with gobs of pb, brownie chunks, and chocolate covered espresso beans. A MUST!

Living The Cream

4.9(8 reviews)
5.3 mi•Eastside

$10 a pint? At first you might hesitate... but that feeling disappears real fast after the first…read morebite. This homemade ice cream is next-level. The quality is incredible and the mix-ins are so generous, no skimping here. This round we tried the Orangey Eggnog Stracciatella and the Oreo Brownie Cake. Christian absolutely nailed the cozy, Christmasy vibes with the eggnog flavor. I already know I'll be craving this one every winter. And the Oreo Brownie Cake? Come on... the name alone is tempting, but it delivers. Think fudgy brownie swirls, big chunks of Oreos, and pure chocolatey goodness in every scoop. Basically heaven in a pint. Worth every single penny. And even better when you share it with someone who also has a sweet tooth.

At a Yelp Elite event at Brazen Brewing a couple years ago, I sampled a few of Living the Cream's…read moreflavors and took his card. I'll be honest, I've been putting off ordering a few pints because I didn't want to make the effort/time for picking it up. Thanks to a dear friend, a fellow Yelp Elite, I've FINALLY had the opportunity to try some pints, and holy smokes, Living the Cream is phenomenal! Note that in to order flavors, you'll want to follow "livingthecream_" on Instagram, "living_the_cream_" on Facebook, which showcases any new flavors being crafted and hosts the link to place your order. I tried two flavors: Oreo Brownie Smash and Orangey Eggnog Stracciatella. Oreo Brownie Smash is Oreo cookie ice cream with brownie batter swirls, Oreo cookies & cream cookie dough, and half-baked brownies and Orangey Eggnog Stracciatella is spiced eggnog ice cream infused with Jim Beam and Platter's dark orange chocolate stracciatella. Just. WOW! Absolutely no complaints, each was bursting with flavor and packed with so many mix-ins. I loved finding huge Oreo cookies & cream cookie dough chunks and just how chocolatey Oreo Brownie Smash was thanks to all the brownie bits swirled in. The Orangey Eggnog Stracciatella had the creamy, comforting flavor of eggnog with a nice nip of Jim Beam that let you know it was there but never overpowering. The crunchy bits of the dark orange chocolate stracciatella cut through all the creaminess, only elevating the ice cream overall. Opening both pints, I was super impressed how jam-packed they were - It took a bit of effort to get the lids off, the pint was on the cusp of overflowing! So I didn't order these pints so I can't give you the most accurate pricing info, but after trying a couple flavors, I'm happy to order a few pints myself without thinking too much about the cost. I'm really glad Living the Cream is out here, churning up amazing ice cream flavors for Buffalo! As a few other Yelp reviews mention, make a little room in your freezer and treat yo'self to a couple pints of some of the creamiest, mix-in full ice cream you'll ever have!

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Lake Effect Artisan Ice Cream

4.6(361 reviews)
8.1 mi•North Buffalo, Hertel Avenue
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Heard so much about this place and decided to try. They have a vast menu but got 2 of like 20…read moresignature flavors. I got the London fog which was so good. It was earl grey with bits of toffee. Also got the salted caramel which was also amazing. I would definitely come back to try their other flavors as well as other menus since they have a huge array of icecream sandwich, floats, sundaes, etc. they have a decent size parking lot with a lot of people coming and going. They have decent seating area making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy the weather. Service was fast and great but only gave us 2 samples. Overall, a great experience and met some really people.

Worked out in the sun all day- it was hot - I was exhausted and a co worker suggested to go get…read moresome ice cream - I was excited- I've never been here before... Luckily it wasn't busy... couldn't/wouldn't stand in line under the hot sun.. We ordered, go to sit down and relax, opened the umbrella for shade because EVERY table was soaking in bright hot sun in the asphalt area only to be told by the workers to put the umbrella down because it was "too windy ". I checked the weather on my phone and it was 14mph. They expected us to sit baking in the sun eating their ice cream??? Eff that. Changed our order "to go" drove down the street, pulled over under a tree and ate it in the car. That really put a smush on the whole new experience... The ice cream you ask, yeah it was good, but not good enough to go back again. Guess you can only go there when there's no breeze and bake in the sun. No thanks.

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Papas Halal Gyro

Papas Halal Gyro

4.9(27 reviews)
5.8 mi

I drive by this reataurant on my way home from work and I finally decided to give it a try because…read moreI was not in the mood to cook! I ordered a 2 meat combo with kofta and gyro meat. It came with rice and salad with your choice of toppings and a ton of small sauces. All the sauces are delicious, especially the Tzatziki.The meats were tender with some crispy edges that gave a nice texture to each bite. I also ordered a tikka chicken sandwich with lemon pepper fries, a 4 pk of falafel with hummus, a mango Lassi and extra pita. I enjoyed it all. The chicken was literally pieces of thigh meat marinated and grilled with your choice of toppings and a special sauce. The chicken was extremely tender and flacorful. I've never had lemon pepper seasoning on my fries but i certainly will now. Yum. The falafel wasnt overly dry and had good flavor along with the hummus. The mango Lassi was tart yet sweet and helps you to digest everything! I will 100% order from here again!

I was surprised. I even liked the beef gyro! It was very tasty. Both meats, beef and chicken, were…read moremoist and nicely spiced. My partner ordered for us saying it's going to be a great lunch, and it was. He tried this place before. The large option was a perfect size for two. It's one of those restaurants where the best way to order is through their website. Or, just look at what they offer and which combo fits your taste buds the best. It would speed up the order process as well (at least for me;). I am not someone who can evaluate Middle Eastern cuisine from extensive experience or frequent consumption, but you should definitely visit Papa's Halal Gyro. It's truly worth it. Then judge for yourself. Yes, the garlic sauce is very intense but delicious. Just don't have it before a business meeting or if you are planning to have a rendezvous soon after your meal. The best, find a partner who loves garlic as much as you do ;). Next time, I'll try White Home/Dill Sauce with just a splash of Mint Sauce, and maybe a little Garlic Sauce on the side.

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Green Acres Ice Cream - Green Acres Ice Cream Bourbon Caramel Pecan

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4.7(76 reviews)
4.4 mi
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This is the only place I will buy ice cream from in the area because the ice cream is great, they…read morehave a HUGE variety of flavors and you can bring a blanket and sit on the lawn if there's isn't a place to sit (there are umbrellas at the outdoor tables and a sheltered place to sit off to the side). This place is always so busy in the summer time and rightly so, who doesn't love ice cream on a hot day! The wait is never really that long even when it looks long, the staff keep things moving quite well. They're always so patient, friendly and polite, thank you guys for continuously doing a great job, you are appreciated!!! Sometimes I want butter pecan or a maple walnut sugar cone. Sometimes I need vanilla soft serve with chocolate sprinkles in a cup and sometimes I want lemon ice. My family enjoys their chocolate parfaits, banana splits and milkshakes but I'm telling you, you cannot go wrong. Also located in the immediate area are a putt-putt and golf range. In the fall, they sell pumpkins near the range. But listen, go get some ice cream! This is a nice little spot for a date/family night ride for a treat, enjoy!

I ordered two milkshakes; one chocolate and one Oreo chocolate. Both were delicious. The only…read moresuggestion I have is to give out sturdier straws that can handle the thick ice cream. The service was professional and friendly. I can appreciate this level of service. It was raining the day I went so the ambiance was a bit off but totally the weathers fault. Definitely going back for more delicious ice cream!

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Green Acres Ice Cream, Medium dish of Praline Carmel Turtle

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