Guptill's Roller Skating Rink in Cohoes holds the title as the world's largest indoor rink of its kind. It recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. I still haven't set foot in the rink. But I did finally stop by for some of the famous desserts/ ice cream. Service was great. The young man at the service window made a number of very helpful suggestions, especially after I mentioned that I've begun to show a bit of dairy sensitivity if I have ice cream late at night. So I tried the nondairy Dole pineapple whip in a cup. It was delicious. My friend had a double scoop of chocolate ice cream in a waffle cone. That was delicious, too. I tried some. There were many customers. Since Guptill's is widely considered a Capital Region institution, I'm slightly embarrassed that I haven't visited before. The ice cream stand is large and clean. The staff is young and courteous. I can't explain why I haven't been to the rink yet since I skate pretty well. Perhaps I've just been busy. Still, this was a good start. Hopefully, I will get around to doing some roller skating in the coming weeks. It might be a good way to beat the heat since Guptill's is air conditioned during the summer. read more

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Amazing place I can't wait to come back to New York and go here again. They have a huge variety of ice cream and shakes and anything you can think of. The only hard part about this place was trying to figure out what I wanted to get because there's so many things that it was kind of overwhelming because I wanted all of it lol but if you're around the area, definitely come here and enjoy Sunday or somewhat homemade ice cream or even a shake because we surely did read more

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BEWARE! CASH ONLY! Not the best thing to find out when you walk up to the window to order. I did not do my Yelp due diligence before I went as I usually do. It is posted but in really small print. So $8.75 for a regular sized chocolate milkshake later...yikes! The shake was no better than Stewarts gas station shakes and twice the price. Now here I wouldn't come back to. This kind of price gauging is crazy. But at the very least, again, accept credit cards! Who just carries cash around anymore? read more

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One of my favorite spots for ice cream in the Capital Region! Portion sizes are very generous so be aware before you order . It is cash only so that is also important to know ahead of time, but an ATM is onsite. Prices are a bit expensive, but our ice cream stand season is so short, it is worth it! So many flavors of both hard and soft ice cream, and I haven't had a bad one yet. read more

Guptill's Ice Cream - Small cake batter soft serve with rainbow sprinkles - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cohoes, New York

I don't care what you say, but Guptill's has the best, creamiest,tasting soft, vanilla ice ice cream. I mostly get it in a waffle cone with colored sprinkles. That is my favorite ice cream there. my next favor would be the hard coffee ice cream. It is amazing. what I also like about it is you never have to wait in line because they have many windows open and their servers are very quick and friendly. The owners have been there forever and ever. I'm so sorry to hear that Skip passed away. It was the best rollerskating place too. The best ice cream in the fall is their apple pie icecream with apple cider doughnut on top and apple compote on top of the ice cream rich and delicious. read more

Guptill's is not the closest ice cream parlor to me, but I'd certainly go out of my way to stop in for some. It's a reason to drive on US 9 instead of I-87, for example. I'm really impressed by the large number of flavors of both hard and soft ice cream. Members of my family prefer Guptill's because gluten-free cones are available. The quality and texture of their hard ice creams are always consistently good. They are one of my favorite places to get strawberry cheesecake ice cream. It's cash only here, but tax is conveniently included, barring the need for small change, and there's a convenient ATM if necessary. read more

Always a great shake with some soft serve to top it off! Girl was sweet and on me like sprinkles on a cone! Clean and well maintained property. Thank for a March 18th treat, had to drive 30 miles for this. read more

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This place is still serving up delicious ice cream! There are so many options to choose from, you'll be overwhelmed. If you're like me, you have to try them all! I went with one of my all-time favorites, black raspberry with vanilla. Their ice cream is rich and creamy, and the service is super fast and friendly. It's a great place to hang out with the family and friends. read more

Guptill's Ice Cream - Black raspberry vanilla twist with chocolate sprinkles. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cohoes, New York

The best time of year! My family loves this place in the summer. Be prepared for large portions and a great experience! read more

Guptill's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cohoes, New York

Guptill's is an Albany staple and I am woefully late to the party. Hubs took me to Guptill's to celebrate National Wife Appreciation Day. I was admittedly overwhelmed by the several flavors to choose from and skeptical that a place with that many flavors could deliver on quality. My fears were quickly quelled with some birthday cake ice cream in a large cone. Hubs went with black cherry. We loved our ice creams - well worth the 14 dollars total. Unfortunately I didn't make it back before they closed for the season but I will be back to explore the menu (or maybe just to get some birthday cake ice cream again) in the spring. read more

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Great soft serve! Super friendly service, too. Lines moved quickly since many windows were open. My dole whip/vanilla cone mix covered in chocolate crunch shell got some attention from the folks behind me. Delish! I'll be back next time I'm in the area. read more

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It's a good thing I don't live closer to Guptill's because I would be here all the time! They have a long list of homemade ice cream flavors and I believe the list changes slightly year to year. I have tried a few flavors, and have been impressed by them all. I usually get a pint to bring home and it was around $7 a pint as of summer 2024. Not cheap but it's good quality freshly made ice cream and worth the price. There is a huge parking lot and good number of benches. Staff is friendly and efficient. They are cash only but do have an atm. read more

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Still delicious ice cream, but the serving size has become borderline ridicules!! With tip, for the kids working very hard behind the counter $20 for 2 small soft cones and 1small dish. The dish was fine, but the 2 cones were very small and very different in size. Hope this was just a one time thing. Still the best Ice cream in town!!!!!!! read more

Guptil's ice cream has a wide variety of flavors as well as other shakes, dole cream etc. It has a large grassy area for kids to run. Great for a date night or a family outing. read more

Their soft serve is amazing, and prices are fair. I've never had to wait in a line for more than 2-3 minutes which is a bonus

In town visiting family from the Seattle area. Believe it or not but there is no soft serve ice cream ANYWHERE in the Pacific Northwest!! So when I come home in the summer time soft serve is a must have. Guptill's did not disappoint, absolutely smooth and creamy deliciousness. read more

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This is the best place for ice cream!!! Guptills has every flavor, every combination you can dream up. The service is always friendly!!! We come here several times during the season. Highly recommend read more

Anything less than a 5 star review is a fib. From traditional "hard" ice cream to soft serve that resembles gelato... there is a reason this place claims "Worlds Best Ice Cream". I don't believe they are far from the truth. Servings are massive and if you are an ice cream aficionado, expect a lactose coma!!! read more

Guptill's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cohoes, New York

Really enjoyed the quick trip to Guptill's this weekend. When in a new town the first thing I do is local for a local ice cream spot, and luckily Guptill's was still open and wasn't closed for the season. The amount of flavors that were offered of both soft serve and hard ice creams seemed endless, so while although I really enjoyed the Chocolate Cake Twist soft serve, I really want to go back and try out their different options. I really liked how you could drive up, place your order at one of the several counters, and be served almost immediately. There was no wait time, the menus were displayed prominently, and the service was friendly. Definitely recommend! read more

Guptill's Ice Cream - Chocolate Cake Twist soft serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cohoes, New York

One last trip for this season to ice cream land!! My friend drove out from Boston Massachusetts to Western Massachusetts to join me for a day trip over to this land of delicious flavors and goodies! We brought a cooler for all the pints and quarts we brought home after perusing their vast menu of fun flavors on our journey there!! While they were hand packing our orders of pints and quarts of delicious hand scooped and packed ice cream... we enjoyed to very generous sized regular sundaes: Coffee Peanut butter Mocha Fudge sundae with hot fudge and peanut butter sauce and brownie sundae with lots of whipped cream equal happy campers!!! read more

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Crazy large ice cream portion so you should be all set with a kiddie size - the regular looks like a large from anywhere else. read more

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If I have an ice cream craving, I have a lot of options around me but my go to would be Guptills. They have a lot options for flavors. I believe they carry close to 70 flavors. This place could get busy but they do have a lot of kiosks open that makes the service a little faster. My go to just switched from the banana split to their award winning brownie fudge sundae. They have a large parking lot and most of them would be hanging out there eating their ice cream. Only thing they are missing would be a large screen with a movie streaming to make it a drive in ice cream theater. A family owned business for over 50 years and a regular finalist in the Times Union's Best of the Capital Region contest. Do I need to continue further? Yes I do....as the first time I was there, I had no cash on me and had to go back home. All I carried is a credit card and a license.....and now...just my phone. It's time for the current generation of the family business owners to step into the 21st century and start accepting credit cards. read more

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Guptill's Ice Cream is one of the most popular ice cream spots in the entire Capital Region, but I have to say it's a bit overrated. With that being said, Guptill's has tons of flavors and different options, but it is overpriced and nothing special. To amplify, I ordered a medium soft serve vanilla ice cream cone and it cost $5. Now, the biggest problem was that I could barely eat it. The ice cream was huge and they put way too much ice cream on the cone. It was pouring over the cone and it was an absolute mess. Also, they didn't give me a dish to put the cone in so most of the ice cream fell on me and the ground. Be that as it may, the taste of the ice cream was pretty good. The ice cream was creamy, rich, and didn't have too much of an artificial taste. In addition, the cone was crunchy, but definitely pre packaged. In the long run, Guptill's has enjoyable ice cream, but it's expensive and nothing spectacular. read more

Guptill's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cohoes, New York

A happy,summer place to be! Classic,home-town ice cream stand in a beautiful setting.They even have dairy free options for lactose-free and vegan customers. We love it,and I think you will too! read more

We wait all winter for Guptill's to reopen in March and we always go the first week they are open! We love ice cream- especially from a local ice cream shop. Gupill's provides the most tasty hard and soft ice cream. Their customer service is always terrific as well. If you're ever in the Albany area, make your way over to Guptill's Ice Cream! Our favorite dishes: Mine- Soft Black raspberry ice cream with chocolate sprinkles. BF- Coffee ice cream, with hot fudge and Oreos. read more

The ice cream was solid, but it was cash only and the prices were pretty expensive (for what you got).

Guptill's Ice Cream is a great spot to have soft-serve ice cream. I always have the small sugar cone vanilla soft serve, which might sound boring considering all the options they have, but it's perfect. Even when you order a small cone, the amount, in my opinion, is more than enough. I what to go back to try their cider donut sundae. They have social distance labels, so you wait at a correct distance; once you get to the counter, someone will take and prepare your order, a different person charges you. Even when you order a cone, they will hand you a cup with your order, so there is no direct contact while giving you your order. They have ample space for parking and have a lot of service windows. read more

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I love the review here that said anything other than a 5 star review is a fib. It is 100% correct as well, not only is the service always great, but there is a sense of community as well that is so rare. How many establishments does the owner walk around and mingle with the customers and parents? Or have the same experienced staff every year to help the kids feel safe and able to skate without judgement? To top it all off the ice cream is awesome and even when it's absolutely packed the lines always move fast since there are like 6 windows to order from. When you have a pack of hot and hungry kids this is very helpful. I don't know; seems like a no-brainer for me. All I know is my daughter loves this place and we will continue to skate here and have an absolute blast doing so...Anyone that was around from the 80s to early 2000s remembers how big skating was a part of our lives and it beats sitting at home on a device any day!! Thanks for letting us continue to make memories guys. read more

I'm a big softie. I came here to chill out for some birthday ice cream last week after wingin' it at the Rusty Nail for the birthday wing promo. Surprisingly, it was my first visit to Guptill's for ice cream this summer, but don't worry, I got my soft serve on at plenty of other joints. The birthday boy opted for a coupla scoops of hard ice cream (scoop, there it is), but since soft serve season is quickly winding down for us here in Upstate NY, I just had to go for a waffle cone of swirl. FWIW, the best soft serve ice cream combo I've ever had has been a banana/chocolate twist; I might say I scream for it ;) I've only found that perfect flavor pair at CDI in Clifton Park, and my beloved Jumpin' Jacks. If I could dunk that bad boy in a peanut butter dip, I might die and go to heaven. I mention this fantasy flavor, because it's now a combo I look to create every. time. I'm out for ice cream. Following my craving, I chose a FlavorBurst soft serve banana, paired it with a chocolate dip in a waffle cone, and whew! I nailed it. I think the banana might have been a tad too sweet for me, but the chocolate dip brought that cone back to reality so fast, it was a perfect blend of nanas and choco. Very a-peel-ing ;) The waffle cones here are on point, and they have so many order windows, even if the crowd loitering around said order windows seems overwhelming, the Guptill's crew knows how to keep things moving. So unless you think getting ice cream on your birthday in lieu of cake is bananas, be a softie and head over to Guptill's, even if it's not your birthday. read more

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Maybe I did it wrong. There are people who I know who love this place. And without a doubt, it's one of the more popular ice cream stands in the Capital Region. As far as I can tell, soft serve is the order of the day, so that's what I got. I've been to lots of different soft serve places over the years, so I am keenly aware of the subtle differences. I am also pretty sensitive to imitation vanilla flavoring. Of course, I'm also a prisoner of hope, and try vanilla soft serve wherever I go. This one didn't do it for me. And personally, I'm not into elaborate sundaes. Plus, when I want hard ice cream, what I'm really looking for is something made by the establishment. The service is quick and friendly. The seating area was clean. And frankly, I like this soft serve better than some of the other places I've been around the area. One of the most beloved institutions for soft serve is one of my least favorites. Fortunately, this area is rich in ice cream parlors, seasonal stands, and restaurants where you can get your cold creamy fix. Everyone will have their favorites. But I'm also willing to believe I did something wrong. So, if you think there's something I missed, please let me know. The menu can be a bit overwhelming. But I'm happy to keep an open mind and revisit later this season. read more

Guptill's is the definition of a cash cow. They have 8 windows open for the hurd of happy customers they serve every summer night. They deserve an A plus for service. They have lots of servers aimed to please and you rarely wait for your ice cream. There is no doubt that this is a favorite of people in the area. Here is the thing. Their soft serve is average at best. They have lots of flavors you would never expect. Like peanut butter or chocolate mint. They can add a swirl to your soft serve too. The problem is that the ice cream is weak. It is cold and creamy but the flavor is lacking. Not chocolate enough. Not vanilla enough. I ordered the chocolate peanut butter recently and was underwhelmed. In terms of the soft serve battle in this area, Guptill's is inviting but for me there are several better options. read more

Guptill's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cohoes, New York

There are lots of options at Guptill's. I've only had the soft serve here and it's good. It's creamy and not too artificial tasting. The portions are massive but it does come with a price. We paid almost 15 dollars for three ice creams. Cash only. read more

Guptill's Ice Cream - Kiddie twist with rainbow sprinkles. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cohoes, New York

Great place for ice cream on a hot summer day. The Coney Express (open during the warmer months) serves up hard ice cream, hard yogurt, sugar free/fat free ice cream, low carb ice cream, soft serve, soft yogurt, shakes, malts, floats, sundaes, flurries, banana splits, dips, and waffle cones. Plenty of flavors (hard and soft) to choose from! Prices start at $2.50 (small ice cream cone) up to $6.75 (banana split). Dips, sprinkles, candies, & additional sundae toppings are extra ($0.50-$0.75 each). They even have fat-free hot fudge!! You order and pay at the outside takeout windows and there's picnic table seating in front and along the side of the building. There's also a strategically place water fountain near the takeout windows to wash down the sweetness or rinse the sticky mess off your hands. I stopped here on a hot and sunny day and ordered a Large Cherry Dip Twist Cone ($3.50). The cone was very HUGE and the rich & creamy ice cream was dripping fast through the hard cherry shell onto my hands. I ended up asking for a cup, which was gladly provided to me with extra napkins. The service here was friendly and good. LOCATION: 2.5 miles north of the Latham Circle on US Route 9, attached to the Guptill Arena. Also only 4 minutes south of the Crescent Bridge, a popular ice cream spot for Shen students, a Clifton Park favorite. They won't settle for anything less! read more

Guptill's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cohoes, New York

I understand inflation....however Guptills Ice cream is good but $7.75 for a small w rainbow sprinkles is a little crazy....

Usually, when soft serve ice cream is an option there are only a few flavors to choose from--but not here! Holy Cow! My nephew chose soft served peanut butter and I chose a soft served vanilla and black raspberry swirl. There were many, many other flavors to choose from too. We both ordered small sized cones and they were bigger than I anticipated. Great friendly service. Good product. Clap! Clap! Clap! read more

Guptill's Ice Cream - Black raspberry and vanilla twist. Nice! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cohoes, New York

WAY overpriced and they only accept cash....which means you have to use their ATM and pay another fee! Not worth it!!!

I don't eat a lot of ice cream, but Guptils, is worth the drive (20 minutes). I had the warm cider donut sundae with the pumpkin icecream. The Serving size was generous for the price, the pumpkin ice cream had a nice pumpkin flavor, not an artificial over spiced flavor. The creaminess of the ice cream was tops. The customer service of our server was prompt and informative about the flavors and dishes served. read more

Guptill's Ice Cream - Cider donut sundae w pumpkin ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cohoes, New York

Delicious ice cream at an amazing price. 10/10 would go back again. Got the swirl ice cream with the rainbow sprinkles. Staff was friendly and plenty of outdoor seating. read more

Guptill's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cohoes, New York

Always look forward to a visit to this place with my family or friends! So many options that it's overwhelming, and the ice cream is good quality. The staff are very attentive and welcoming too read more

Perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect. I don't know what else to say. 1) it's close to my residence 2) so many options 3) prices are fair 4) best damn ice cream EVER!!!! read more

Guptill's Ice Cream - Chocolate peanut butter twist w rainbow sprinkles in a chocolate dipped waffle cone w chocolate sprinkles. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cohoes, New York