Having grown up in Jefferson Hills, I have been to Al's Cone Zone more times than I can remember…read more It is a classic, reasonably priced establishment that is beloved by locals and visitors alike. Al's is located on State Route 885 in Jefferson Hills, just to the right of the entrance to 885 Park and Baseball Fields. The building is a bright blue, and covered with fun paintings of ice cream and other items they sell. So, you definitely will not miss it. It is a seasonal operation that usually runs from sometime in March to sometime in October. There is a ton of parking here. You will find some spots in front of the windows. Due to no fault of Al's, I personally find these a little difficult to get in and out of, just with the nature of 885 as a road. To the right of the building, there is a large parking lot, with spaces much easier to get in and out of. Al's purchased this parcel a few years ago, and made it into an expanded lot. There is a walkway leading to the building right from this lot. This visit in particular was this past September. I was in the area eating dinner, so I decided to stop by Al's for dessert on the way back. I arrived around 8:50 PM, and they closed at 9:00, so naturally there was not much of a wait at this time. The store is a classic outdoor ice cream stand. Meaning that you walk up and order at the windows, and there is no indoor seating. However, there are plenty of benches and picnic tables on either side of the building. Depending on the time of day that you visit, these might be full, so next best thing would be to tailgate at your car! I have tried a large amount of the menu here over the years, and there are a lot of great items. The Tornadoes are huge, and there are so many toppings available to mix in. Cones and dishes are gigantic, regardless of the size. I like the Ice Cream Sandwiches, particularly the ones with either the Chocolate Chip Cookie or the Peanut Butter Cookie. Milkshakes are tasty as well. In the fall, they will have Pumpkin Ice Cream, and tend to have other specials throughout the spring and summer. I have personally never tried the food items, but I imagine they are good! On this visit, I kept it rather simple with a Small Vanilla Cake Cone with Cherry Dip. As I said, the cones are very generous, so I normally stick to a small size. This one was a little porous and uniquely shaped, but that does not matter so long as it tastes good. It definitely did! The person who waited on me was friendly and quick. I understand it can be annoying to have customers so close to closing time, but I appreciated their demeanor and service on this day. The value here is pretty great. Most of the items are soft-serve, so naturally it will be less than hand-scooped ice cream. My cone was under $5, and that included getting the add-on of dip. Al's has always been a crazy good value, and I believe they still are. In the past few years, they also started to take cards. So, no reason not to stop by! Some bonus aspects of Al's are that they will give you a free Pup Cup with your purchase. My dog loves ice cream, so I take advantage of this often. Also, they offer a Punch Card if you ask for one when placing your order. So, if you buy 10 items, you will get one free once you present the card. I have always been a fan of Al's, and now try to stop by whenever I can. I do not live as close anymore, but it is still worth it to come by every once in a while for some delicious treats. The owner is very kind, as well as all of the staff. The product is good, and there really is something for everyone here. Plus, the atmosphere and overall value really bring it over the top. If you find yourself in the Jefferson Hills/Clairton/West Mifflin area anytime soon, make sure to stop by Al's!

We had a great experience! The ice cream was delicious, and the brownie sundae with added peanut…read morebutter was absolutely amazing--it was the perfect combination and definitely something we'd order again. We also appreciated the outdoor seating, which made it a nice spot to enjoy our treats on a beautiful day. The only things we would love to see are a few more Dole Whip flavor options. Overall, the service was great, the ice cream was tasty, and we'll definitely be back for another sweet treat!

Fantastic soft serve! I got the mud slide sundae or something like that, and it was delicious. I…read morewas super bummed they closed for the winter, but I get it.

The last time I reviewed the Dari Delight was back in 2017, and some things have changed in the…read morepast nine years. For one, I don't think they offer any hot foods anymore. I am fairly certain they only offer ice cream treats. Secondly, starting this year, Dari Delight's social media has drastically changed as they have adopted the use of generative A.I. for most of their advertising. Also, the cute little retro look of the stand has changed for the worse. Instead of cute little signs showing the varieties of items they offer, all the signs now are A.I. slop, and I think it looks horrible. The ice cream itself is still good, but to me, businesses that just casually use A.I. for their marketing is a big turn-off to me, and I will deliberately avoid them. Yesterday they were offering free ice cream cones for Bridgeville's 125th Anniversary, and we did stop and get a free cone, so I thank them for that, but I really hope they re-consider their use of A.I. and go back to the cute, retro looking signs that they used to have . . . hopefully.

Excellent soft-serve custard style ice cream…read more The servers were polite and my ice cream came quickly. Plenty of parking. They have a clean, well maintained building.

7/5/2026 M&M Arctic…read moreFreeze - 9.4 The best kind of throwback. Seeing this spot, I was hopeful but weary. Exceeded expectations. Might be my new favorite custard spot in the city. Grateful it's so affordable. Will definitely be back.

Twisters isn't out here trying to reinvent ice cream, and honestly, thank goodness. It scratches…read morethe ice cream itch without making you choose between 47 artisanal flavors named after emotions. The vanilla/chocolate twist is exactly what it's supposed to be: creamy, classic, and reliable. You order through the walk-up window like it's still the good old days, and somehow they're still faster than half the places with touchscreens and apps. They've also got plenty of hard ice cream flavors, slushies, and ice cream novelties if you're feeling adventurous. If you're in Bloomfield and just want ice cream.....not an "ice cream experience".....Twisters gets the job done.

Cute little ice cream shop with a convenient location and reasonable prices. The ice cream was…read moregood, and the overall experience was pleasant. My only concern was that when I paid, the cashier automatically kept the change rather than offering it back. I was planning to leave a tip anyway, and I did, but I don't think tips should be assumed. I understand there may be a coin shortage, but the amount wasn't just a penny or two. Other than that, it was a nice visit.

Great local ice cream spot! Homemade flavors every day that are unique and flavorful! I ordered the…read moreStrawberry Pretzel ice cream and really enjoyed it. The flavor was natural, with actual strawberries mixed throughout the ice cream and small pretzel pieces for a salty crunch. A wonderful mix of sweet and salty! Just wish there would have been a few more pretzels so I had one with each bite.

Antney's is less than 10 minutes away from my apartment, and yet I almost never get ice cream here…read more Why? Because they're popular - TOO popular. And to be fair, they deserve to be popular. Still, waiting in a long line outside in the summer heat...it's no fun. BUT if I'm driving by and the line is short for a change, I'll take a detour and get myself a sweet treat. So, why's Antney's so popular? Because we all love a family-run ice cream shop. They serve homemade cones and a nice mix of (also homemade) ice cream scoops, milkshakes, sundaes, and even frozen yogurts and sorbets. Parts of the menu rotate regularly too (specifically, I've read that some flavors change daily). So while you can always expect to find the classics here, you never know what else awaits you. Case in point: I stopped by last week and to my delight, Nutella Cookie ice cream was on the menu! I ordered a milkshake version and let me tell you, it was the best milkshake I've had in quite a while. Absolutely delicious flavor, and full of cookie pieces to boot - it hit the spot on a hot summer afternoon. It's probably for the best that I don't want to regularly wait in a long line in a hot parking lot to get ice cream from Antney's. Well, it's good for my wallet and waistline at least - it's disappointing for my tastebuds. Hopefully though, I'll get lucky again before they close for the winter, and will once again drive by while the line is on the shorter side!

Such a cute place located in South Park. Its right next to the nursery if you can't find it! Inside…read moreit's completely redone, very clean and esthetically pleasing. Tons of options for the whole family. I highly recommend the Alumni Swirl! It was soooo good. Big single scoops for a reasonable price. All made relatively local (Penn State) and brought in that same morning! Plenty of seating and very friendly staff. I will definitely be back!

Our entire family loved Flora Park Creamery! There were so many flavors to choose from, and they…read morewere all delicious. There was a flavor for everyone, including dairy-free options. The flight was the perfection option to try a little bit of everything, and the waffle cone pieces were the perfect addition. The girls working were so sweet and patient (as our kids took some time to choose their favorite flavor), and the space was very clean with ample indoor and outdoor seating. We can't wait to come back and try more flavors!

Is Betsy's closed? I stopped by today for an ice cream cone, after I ate a jade grill, and there…read morewere no signs the door was closed. It was dark inside so I don't know. Are they just closed on Mondays or has Betsy's closed for good? Please let me know.

Last week a group of us went for ice cream after the 4th/5th grade Band concert at Mellon. The ice…read morecream was delicious (as usual) and the workers were polite, fast and efficient. The boy who helped us was so patient with my younger son who kept adding toppings to his order. lol. I also noticed the shop was newly repainted and added some really nice new electronic signs. We love Betsy's!

They take credit card now!!! Their ice cream servings are huge!!!!!!!!…read more Def must try even when theres an impending storm

Read about this place on a Yelp post on Instagram and knew I had to try it when I came to visit…read morePittsburgh. This is my first visit and they close for the season tomorrow! Oh well, I can't wait to come back next Spring when they open for the new season. This place serves the best soft serve ice cream. It's very creamy and delicious. They also serve pineapple Dole Whip that's equally creamy and flavorful. Walk up to the window and place your order. They serve you so quickly. Sit down on a clean picnic bench and linger while you enjoy your frozen treat. There are two different areas of picnic benches. You choose either on the side under the roof or out front as you watch the cars go by. The sign out front lets customers know the flavor of the day.