Reliably very good ice cream with an awesome nostalgic vibe, fun special creations, and a range of alternatives to accommodate most folks. I'd definitely recommend a Boston Shake for those who are unfamiliar; I love come up with my own flavor concoctions (basically pair any three shake/ice cream/topping flavors), and the staff are always happy to whip it up. read more

Tried their pineapple Boston shake which was a vanilla milkshake topped with Dole whip. It was interesting but felt after a few minutes that there was no longer any discernable difference and everything just tasted like a cup of sweet cream. The portion was huge and the service was quick. Even on chilly may day there were people stopping by. Might come back to try something else another time. read more

Jim's Tastee Freez - Pineapple Boston shake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Delmar, New York

Great soft serve. Friendly folks. It's a relic of a bygone age and you get a rush of nostalgia with every lick. Lots of flavors. Lots of options. Lots of sugar. Make mine with chocolate sprinkles please. read more

Tastee Freez has been a fixture in my community that I've been enjoying since before I could say the words 'ice cream. I appreciate that they source their milk from Meadowbrook Farms. They are quite generous with the portions! read more

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This is a great local ice cream shop in the Albany area! I always get their tornados - reminds me of a DQ ice cream. They don't have any indoor seating, but they do have outdoor tables and benches. They also do not have any hard ice cream. I got the chocolate tornado with candy and hot fudge on top! read more

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Jim's Tastee Freez Tornado with Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, Reese's Pieces and Cookie Dough was fantastic. The girl that served me kept suggesting ideas to me. Chocolate and vanilla mixed. Peanut butter syrup. Whip cream. She rocked !!! Also got a pup cup for my Winter. Great place. Good time. Good memory. Cool spot. read more

Great ice cream, chili dogs and milkshakes!! They have so many flavors of soft serve it's hard to choose just one! There is no seating except for a bench so go order and eat in the car. Cash only, I think. read more

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Very good! Finally, it seems their service and ice cream is back to where it used to be. Don't know what happened for that one season but it's good to see things back to normal. read more

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Every time I am in New York I come here! It's what I look forward too every trip our family has been coming here for soo many years now and after my wife and I moved away every single time we go back home the whole family comes here. It's the best. Some great laughs and great ice cream oh and don't forget the hot dog Couldn't tell you whether the staff is friendly every time but for me since coming here they get our orders done fast and that's all we can ask for read more

Jim's Tastee Freez - Coffee Boston shake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Delmar, New York

Tastee Freeze is OPEN, it must be spring! This harbinger of the end of winter is a welcome sign to Delmartians!! Reliably opening on March 1st, it's comforting to us all , like the first crocus pushing up through dirty snow. Even the TU gave it its due this morning : https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Following-death-of-beloved-patriarch-ice-cream-16003695.php#photo-20707766 "I grew up in the back of the store," Sheldon said. "When I walk in there, I'm filled with 40 years of memories and my Dad's sayings. It's both incredibly helpful and difficult, as you can imagine." One of those sayings: "Ice cream is always there for people in the good times and the bad times." Someone should collect the stories...I'm sure they will be told this summer around the picnic tables near Tastee Freeze. read more

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I went stood in line a few minutes, walked around and saw what seemed like they only have 2 flavors of ice cream and a flavor of the week- very weird, and IF they have more flavors then they should make it more noticeable- any way I left and went to Stewart's and got ice cream read more

Owner is rude and doesn't care about customers. There is a crazy amount of bugs around the entire building and nothing is done about it. Completely unsanitary read more

Cash only. Prices aren't cheap, but oh so worth an occasional treat. Good thing I live in NYC, or I'd get obese by frequenting this business way too often. Family run shop. Always a ton of customers enjoying the treats on premises (a few tables for sitting). Young to old, everyone delights in delicious ice cream that unites people from all walks of life. Ice cream fans--look no further--this is your heaven on earth. I wasn't prepared for how amazing a simple vanilla cone can taste. The soft serve was not too soft, which I hate. It didn't melt right away, which was good, so I was able to savor every bit for a long while. The "small" cone portion was enough for sharing amid two people. We also got a special brownie fudge sundae. Also great for sharing--the portion is gigantic! The brownies were warm and soft. The fudge was thick and chocolatey, none of that liquidish supermarket atrocity that mars the name of fudge. Definitely a spot-on treat that was too high in calories but made my day. Can't wait to be back in the area for some more ice creaaaaaam! read more

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$6.25 for an ice cream sundae with apple pie filling, whipped cream, and an apple cider donut?!? Yes please! The ice cream options were vanilla, chocolate, vanilla/chocolate swirl, pumpkin, and vanilla/pumpkin swirl. Plenty of parking spaces available and they had some benches set up so you can enjoy your ice cream outside. Super friendly service and I'm sure I will be back again soon! read more

Jim's Tastee Freez - Ice cream specials - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Delmar, New York

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Tastee Freez has no doubt the best soft server ice cream. Their service is quick, and the workers are very nice and helpful. Our family loves to come here every few weekends for ice cream. SUGGESTION: Do not go in the morning, because their ice cream hasn't been running for long it is more icy and not very creamy. read more

Slightly overcrowded, but it's a decent place to get ice cream. They should have a bigger sign that says only cash and that they have an ATM in the back of their store. They do offer a wide selection of flavors, and if you have vegan or gluten allergy, they have options. read more

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Love Jims! Drove out of our way so I could get a seasonal flavor: Maple soft serve. Even though there was a line, you know that means it is good! I had the Maple twisted with regular vanilla but could have had it 100%maple. so good! Jim's soft serve is creamier and smoother than the competition which makes it worth rhe $5 for a cone. Such a treat on one of the last hot days of the summer. read more

It's cash only. In 2024. Anyone can get a credit card reader. There's really no excuse for being so behind the times

This place is sweet... in a couple of ways. There is no indoor seating, but the service is pretty quick (and everyone was so nice). They were cash only, so prepare accordingly. Ice cream flavors were very standard with candy toppings, and there were many fun things to try. The ice cream was a tad on the sweet side, but it is ice cream. Overall, a very cute place! read more

Love Jim's! Always great service and food! Little tip- bring cash, but they do have an atm if needed. Wonderful Delmar establishment! read more

Jim's Tastee Freez - Chocolate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Delmar, New York

Convenient location and a lot of Ice Cream choices. Can be a little crowded sometimes and parking may be limited. They also need to add more staff for quick ordering. There was a time when there is only one girl working which caused longer wait times. read more

This is the best soft serve fat free frozen yogurt anywhere. The ice cream is great as well, but for those of us who have to cut out the saturated fat, the yogurt is every bit as good. It is firm yet creamy and sweet and reminds me of the days when I could eat frozen custard. You'll love the soft ice cream but if you need the option, the fat free yogurt is every bit as good and it's good for you! And for s special treat, get a Butterscotch Sundae with frozen yogurt, but you'll need a large one because they're just that good. read more

Jim's Tastee Freez - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Delmar, New York

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I can't believe I'm the first person to document the Boston shake. I've heard about this for years, but this is my first. I almost don't want to post the pic because there goes the surprise and anticipation for other first timers. I'm not really sure why this is so great except that it is. Is it just the obvious that it's a milkshake plus soft ice cream and hot fudge? Seems reasonable. Is there a best practice to eating this? Seems like there should be. I have to give 4 stats based solely on the fact that I've missed out on a quick ice cream stop too many times in my life only because I never carry cash. Charge me more and take my credit card please. I didn't really pay attention to any other prices but I could see some feeling like $5 for a glorified milkshake being considered a little pricey. Would I gladly pay it again? Absolutely. Even more with my cc charge. read more

Jim's Tastee Freez - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Delmar, New York

I have really come to enjoy Jim's Tastee Freez. The vanilla and chocolate are always a win. However, this season (2021) the ice cream flavor of the week has been grainy on several occasions. It doesn't impact the flavor, but the grainy (almost sticky on the teeth if you chew it) mouthfeel isn't ideal for soft serve. This is not a problem with the standard vanilla or chocolate, just the flavor of the week. I know there have been some visits when their main soft serve machine was down, so maybe it's a mechanical issue, and hopefully it'll be resolved soon! read more

Tastee Freez is one of the places I visit regularly but for some reason have never reviewed. Perhaps it's because I feel I should only write a review after a fresh visit, or maybe it's because I hardly consider myself objective any longer. I started going to Tastee Freez when I worked out in Delmar when I was relying on a rusted old car to get back and forth. We had one really bad day where the gas tank literally rusted off the frame of the car and was being dragged along the pavement. We knew we did not have the money for a new vehicle, and didn't have the money to get this one repaired, and really had not thought about how to get home. We just pulled off to the side of the road and decided to spend our last cash in hand on some cones. It was the best decision I made that day. Some 15 years later, we're still going back when the mood strikes. This evening I had one of my old standby favorites, medium chocolate sugar cone with sprinkles. We even brought our dog Samson and let him enjoy a kid size of his own. It is hard to separate the quality ice cream of this visit from the nostalgia of years of visits, but its hard to ignore the effect it can have on my mood. I do not get out as often, which is probably a good thing for my waistline, so we make it a point to go when we're craving. It's a small building with limited outside seating. Depending on the time of day you might want to eat in your car. Personally, I love getting to the benches if there's one available because interacting with other ice cream fans can really add to the fun. If you're looking for a quick treat that's a bit unique, ask for a Boston Shake. A shot of vanilla soft serve inside a chocolate shake that can fill an ice cream craving with the convenience of a drink. One note for those watching their gluten intake, be mindful when ordering. They do have malt and sometimes add it to shakes. While they generally only add it if you ask for it, they do employ some younger staff at certain times and they can make mistakes. Just mention it and save your insides some turmoil. read more

The Hot dog was weird color and microwaved horrible. The milk shake was good but went for the hot dog. Never again

Great little ice cream shack with lots of flavors. They regularly have different vegan soft serve too! They have a vegan ice cream sandwich as well. Cash only! read more

Such a treat when it finally opens each spring! A variety of flavors and just really good ice cream. It's a perfect treat at the end of the day. Favorites are chocolate Oreo and m&m tornado and Boston shakes. The sundaes are great also. The staff is friendly and prices are reasonable. read more

Love their tornado! You get the choice of 2 candies and they give you an enormous amount of candy, what seems like an entire candy bar's worth! I got snickers and gummy bears and they actually use full size gummy bears as well. Their ice cream is nice and creamy and their prices are fairly reasonable :) great summer ice cream spot read more

I LOVE TASTEE FREEZE!! I have been coming here with my family for years. Best ice cream ever. (Must try the Boston shakes & special sundae of the week) Friendliest staff ever. THANK YOU for serving us and providing us with something normal and something VERY YUMMY during this CRAZY COVID summer !!! read more

My husband and I stopped here for a quick treat yesterday, and I'm not sure what the hype was about. I ordered an Oreo Freez, which was just mediocre soft serve ice cream blended with mashed Oreos in it. It was not blended well, as the bottom have of the cup was just vanilla ice cream, with no Oreos. The menu is a little weird, it's scattered across multiple signs on the exterior menus, with some signs on the inside. We didn't even realize they had hot dogs or anything until after we already paid. It is cash only, but they do have an ATM in the rear of the building. It was a little pricey for the kind of food they serve. Besides the food, our biggest complaint was that while my husband and I were waiting for our ice cream, we could clearly hear the staff talking about customers. It actually made us extremely uncomfortable. We decided we would give this place one more shot, but we aren't hopeful that the experience will be any different. read more

Lovely staff and I like how late they're open, but Kurver Kreme's ice cream (and their gluten-free cones, says my girlfriend) are way better, in our collective opinion. read more

Pretty much the only place we go for ice cream! My boyfriend went to Tastee Freez growing up and now it's one of our favorite places together. We look forward to the new flavors and sundaes every week. read more

I was surprised that the staff was really friendly! Their ice cream is creamy and delicious. They have every option when it comes to ice cream toppings swirls shakes... great place. read more

Jim's Tastee Freez - Butter pecan swirl - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Delmar, New York

#1 reason to live in Delmar? Tastee Freez. My family used to go here often in the summer, my mother and brothers getting boston cream shakes and my dad and I getting vanilla wafer cones dipped in chocolate. We're all grown up now and my little brother is now a foot taller than me. I still get him to go with me once sometime in June to officially symbolize the beginning of summer :) read more

Jim's is my favorite ice cream shop in the world. I came here all the time growing up and always stop by when I go home. A little expensive, but worth it. I love the tornadoes and you can't pass up on the famous boston shake. There are picnic tables and benches. It's the perfect place to go on a summer night. read more

Jim's Tastee Freez - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Delmar, New York

For me, summer is pretty much synonymous with soft-serve. I can't help it - the eternal kid in me absolutely loves the stuff. This is one of my absolute favorite local places to get soft-serve. It's creamy and sweet, without being cloying like some places, and there's a large selection of different types of frozen desserts, i.e. nonfat, sugar-free, dairy-free, etc. I'm pretty much a chocolate-vanilla twist devotee, but every so often I venture out of that comfort zone. The mainly young staff is friendly and the prices really aren't that bad. I'm not sure if they still do, but I know they used to use milk and cream from local dairy Meadowbrook Farms in Clarksville. There are several picnic tables outside, so sometimes I bring the pooch with me. If it's a real splurge, I buy him a kiddie cup of the sugar-free, nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt. It also happens to be right next to a laundromat. Sometimes when I really don't feel like dealing with laundry, I try to sweeten the deal for myself by going to that location so I can get ice cream while I wait for the dryer cycle. The one downside is that the parking lot is on the small side. Oh, and it's only open seasonally, but really, who wants to eat soft-serve in the middle of February anyway? read more

Not a bad little place for a cone or a sundae. I think they only have soft serve which is fine by me. Thats all I want in the summertime. The vanilla was a good mix of creamy and smooth without being too fluffy and whipped. And they load on the toppings in their sundaes for a fair price. read more

I happened to checkout this place while waiting for oil change in my car right across the road at Jiffy Lube. I tried the Combo Hot Dog, medium Non Fat Vanilla mango yogurt on a cone and I loved both. I paid $6.25 which is not bad. They have other variety ice creams and shakes to choose from the menu for a decent price. read more

Delmar staple soft serve. Seemingly we all go in the spring as soon as it opens. I think we go three days a week all summer for a cone after dinner. Vanilla, Chocolate and Twist. They have a special flavor that rotates too. They also have Glace' which is a substituted for those who can't or don't want to eat something good Hot fudge, peanut butter, jimmies, chocolate crunch..... The hotdogs on the menu are suspicious to me. Never the less, who goes for hot dogs? Clean! Delicious! Fresh! Fun night! read more