On the way home to Syracuse, I stopped for dinner at Spiedie Rib Pit (a banger of a place) and decided to grab some ice cream after and found this place just up the street. This place screams summer: fun illuminated ice cream sign, little leaguers eating at the picnic tables up front, and the fluorescent lights buzzing above as you ordered. I got a blizzard/flurry/whatever they called it and the ice cream was excellent. The order came out fast and they kept the line moving. Happy to say I'd stop back here anytime! read more

Jones Humdinger - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Binghamton, New York

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This local joint has so many ice cream options! They have standard and unique hard ice cream flavors, like boston cream pie, strawberry shortcake, frosted animal crackers...and soft serve flavors I have never seen like blueberry, black raspberry, and twist combinations I have never seen either, like chocolate and mint, because most places only do a vanilla and chocolate twist. You can also get milkshakes and other things like ice cream sandwiches. The soft serve toppings options were different, in a very good way. I wish other places had these topping options! The whole time we were there the line never stopped. It is a counter where you order outside and there are some benches to sit and eat. There is a parking lot and it is cash only. Now that I know about this place, I will be coming back. read more

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Love love love Humdinger. Lots of flavours of delicious homemade ice cream, they have all the standard ice cream flavours plus some unique ones. My favourite is the Grape Nut (as in the cereal) - where else am I going to get Grape Nut ice cream? Prices are crazy low. Staff (mostly high school kids) is always very nice! read more

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Options options and more options! Our family visited here last month this was my husband's ice cream shop growing up as a kid and I quickly realized how delicious it was! So many topping options so many self-serve and specialty flavors I was blown away by the options. Coming from Oklahoma we definitely don't have an ice cream shop that offers even half of the selection is this place does. Helpful tip bring cash as cash only is accepted! Their ice cream is so thick and melts right in your mouth. I got the bubble gum flavor which has chunks of bubble gum throughout it was delicious! read more

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Binghamton dessert staple since the 1950's that now boast lots of conventional homemade offerings: soft serve, hard serve, milkshakes, and sundaes. Feeling unconventional? Check out the "something different" menu: banana bar, big-witch, cyclone, ice cream sandwich, mini-witch, Rice Krispie bar, slush, nuttie buddie. Did I mention you can dip/top your treats with peanut butter, fudge, sprinkles and more? SWEET!!! HEAD'S UP!!! They only accept cash (minus 1 Star) but...service is attentive, polite, quick and accurate; that's a tall order with our group of 10 today. Extra points for offering samples without grief! After tasting the hard serve bubble gum and Boston cream, I settled on baby sized soft serve twist of blackberry and vanilla in a dish. DELICIOUS! Others opted for blackberry/raspberry twists on a cone, coffee with chocolate sprinkles on a cone, pistachio on a cone, vanilla soft serve with rainbow sprinkles on a cone, bubble gum in a dish (*sing the song*), chocolate vanilla twist soft serve on a cone, and more. Our battalion had their sweet tooth's satisfied for $35. The outdoor seating area was a great option for enjoying our treats on a beautiful NY afternoon. Though sufficient for our visit, parking is limited which is probably why they don't run a drive-thru. read more

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Ok so this is not your typical ice cream place. This is next level ice cream. You can tell from your first bite that the ice cream is homemade, it just hits different. Make sure that you bring cash as they are cash only. The prices are super low for what you're getting. I ordered a small which has two scoops of ice cream and I added rainbow sprinkles because I'm a millennial and it's what we do. But I also had to order my dog a Sunday since I'm a millennial and, again, that's what we do. He waited in the car with the windows down since the asphalt was too hot for him to get out. When he saw me coming back to the car with his Sunday he was so excited. As you can see in the pictures he thoroughly enjoyed his Sunday and gave it to paws up. He saved his milk bones for last. My ice cream was absolutely delicious. Homemade ice cream hits different. It's just superior to all other ice cream. If you haven't been here I suggest that you do. They also have some cute picnic style seating that's shaded in the back by the parking lot. There are so many flavor choices everyone can find some thing that they will love. I can see why this is a stop on the Taste NY ice cream map (see Taste NY website for the full list). I haven't had ice cream like this since I was a kid. I am so glad that I live a couple miles away because I will be going back. read more

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This place was delicious for ice cream. I love going on vacation just because we can try all the cute places like this lol. Hs kids were nice I made sure to leave a nice tip. They are also cash only but you should know that if using yelp :P I knew that beforehand and made sure to have cash. read more

Good ice cream . A staple in the area . Just hate how expensive it is . Does going out for ice cream need to really cost 20 plus dollars for a family of 3?a nice treat once in awhile . read more

Some of the reviews here are so whiny! Boohoo they are cash only. It's $4 for a two scoops people . If you don't have $5 cash on you or if you are coming with kids, grab a $20 bill. It's really not complicated. Ok now that I have that out of the way... - Good (not excellent) taste for hard ice cream. - Dirt cheap prices. - HUGE selection and portions (a small dish is two large scoops!) - Friendly staff - Slower service - Yes, cash only. All of this adds up to a 5-star review because I want ice cream that is tasty and affordable. They provide exactly that. And I don't mind waiting for a bit because I'm not running a race to see who serves it fastest. Bring $5 and enjoy a small cone that is 2 large scoops. It's really that simple. read more

Hands down my favorite ice cream place in Binghamton! With over 50 hard ice cream flavors and a variety of other options like chocolate dipped frozen bananas and sizes in which you can get a great bang for your buck, Jones Humdinger is a must-visit when in Bing on a hot day! Although I haven't tried a lot of the flavors (I want to), I must say that Oreo Joe is SO amazing. It is coffee ice cream with chunks of Oreos! The coffee is definitely not overpowering and the ice cream is so creamy that I dream about it. The ambiance is like a local, old-fashioned, outdoor ice cream stand in which you can take a seat on the wooden benches and enjoy the cars passing by + sun blazing on your face & ice cream. The price is very unbeatable. Baby is 1 scoop, small is 2 scoops, medium 3, large is 4 scoops! Can't say anything negative about this place-- definitely check it out! read more

When I am in town it's one of my first stops. Always great softserve. The varieties of SS flavors is impressive. My fav is black raspberry. Family owned since forever. Impressive list of in store made hard ice-cream as well. There is definitely a reason why you most of the time you'll wait in a line. read more

THE MOST Wonderful homemade ice cream in Binghamton! These guys have been a staple in the community for years and I know why! The ice cream is always soooo good! Homemade hard or velvety creamy soft serve! You can't go wrong with anything you get here. I had(this time ) the vanilla chocolate twist soft serve with peanut butter hard dip topping! A peanut buttery hard shell that crunches when you bite into the smooth soft serve underneath, all atop a buttery crunchy GF cone! You know I love my GF items! They are super conscientious of allergies of all types which I appreciate! Eat fast on hot days it melts fast LOL! My friend, who is vegan, couldn't stop singing praises of the almond milk soft serve in chocolate also on a wonderful cone! Ok if it's so good...why only 4 stars! Well with all aside convenience matters and Sadly these guys only take cash. I can understand the reasons but convenience is King! Hope you will consider it in the future! If not, no worries I fully intend to keep making it rain dollar bills Update!!!! The soft serve has been really icy lately and I am not sure if they water down the hard shell dip...it has been super runny making it difficult to eat with the ice cream melting through the shell. Do you guys water down the dip toppings? read more

Jones Humdinger - Chocolate Almond milk soft serve on cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Binghamton, New York

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Jones Humdinger is about as good as it gets when it comes to ice cream. Growing up in the area, getting to go here on a hot summer day was the best thing ever! I love their soft serve ice cream. My favorite is the black raspberry and vanilla twist in a waffle cone. My second favorite is a chocolate and vanilla twist with a peanut butter dip. YUM! This place is awesome! If they ever converted to an indoor store I would be there even in the dead of winter for the stuff! My one and only complaint is that the fluorescent yellow lights attract bugs and especially SPIDERS. I am talking about the biggest, fattest, nastiest looking spiders that nightmares are made of. I understand that this place serves food so there are the obvious health concerns of spraying the building with bug spray but come on - there has to be something that you can do that is approved and can help with the problem. Even just knocking down the webs daily would probably help. read more

Jones Humdinger - Small black raspberry and vanilla twist soft serve in a waffle cone! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Binghamton, New York

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Soft serve ice cream is an East Coast summer staple. There are numerous stands in the area but Humdinger has been around since I was a kid back in the 60's. Our Little League baseball team used to stop by here after our games. How can you not love an iconic ice cream stand? I got the small vanilla/black raspberry twist. It was a good sized ice cream cone that was very creamy. The flavors complimented each other and for $3 the price was right. I now live in California and this would probably be around $5 out there. Several picnic tables and benches out front for people to sit and enjoy their ice cream. read more

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Heat food great service great seating plan early they are always packed as they should be!

Service was good but to be honest I was not pleased with the quality of the homemade hard ice cream. It was really not strong in flavor whatsoever. My friend got chocolate and hazelnut in a cup and he said they tasted exactly the same...huh??! I also thought that my flavors (hard coffee and chocolate peanut butter) were extremely underwhelming. read more

I had to stop at Jones' Humdinger. Facing a long drive south on Interstate 81 and then for the length of the PA Turnpike, this was my last chance for authentic fare in many a mile. I stocked up with a double twist fat free yogurt in a large cup and incredible chocolate "Monster" shake, thick, for the road. The shake lasted all the way to Clark's Summit/Scranton. What a treat. The Humdinger is not a secret based on my drive by. It was mobbed with gentle friendly people waiting their turn in line. This was worth cashing in on accumulated Weight Watcher points. read more

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If you want the perfect ice cream place, worth the wait.. this is it... they make their own ice cream and create fun flavors all the time. They always have dairy free options. It is CASH ONLY. Which can make it difficult because who carries cash anymore but it's worth an ATM stop. Y family love love loves the brownie sundae and any soft serve and most of the homemade hard ice cream!!! Try it, worth the wait read more

Good value in scoop size! GreT staff and close to Chenango Valley State Park. Worth the drive.

It's right on a busy road, so ambiance it doesn't have. But, flavors and options... galore! Four stars for having a VEGAN soft serve. I never knew that existed. read more

Jones Humdinger - Dairy-free vegan almond milk soft serve! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Binghamton, New York

I love love this place! By far my favorite ice cream place in Binghamton. Their sizes are unbeatable and even their baby size is perfect for one serving and it's only $2!!!! That's almost unheard of for ice cream these days. I love their raspberry soft serve and Oreo Joe's! read more

Humdinger has been an ice cream staple throughout my childhood. I haven't been that often since moving away for college, but I enjoy coming back and eating Humdinger ice cream on a sunny summer day :) I'm a super fan of the dip tops, my younger self going with chocolate soft serve dipped in peanut butter, my older self enjoying soft serve raspberry, which might even be frozen yogurt, with chocolate dip top. I've had a sundae on occasion, and it was just as delicious as the soft serve. Contemplated having Humdinger for dinner once. It's the only time when the lines aren't super long. read more

Very good ice cream, very good value. It's about the first place around here to open up in the spring, and the last to close in the fall. Drive thru is available as well as walk-up counters. You can get soft-serves with dips, hard ice cream in over two dozen flavors, frozen yogurt, shakes, malts, freezes, splits, sundaes, and a kickin' version of a blizzard. If you come through Binghamton, you've got to go to Humdinger's! My one and only complaint is that there's not enough seating in the shade. I detest the heat! read more

The service is fast and amazing. Great workers and even better ice cream. I love their berry twist.

Love their ice cream! Took my children there when they were young. I am now taking their children! Our favorite ice cream place for years. Look forward each year to their opening. Miss them in the winter. read more

Berry twist is my fav with a dip. Convenient location with friendly and speedy service

​Ice cream was decent, nothing mind-blowing though. The variety of ice cream was good, however. The main problem was a combination of VERY slow service and cash only policy. I had to drive to an ATM, pay the exorbitant ATM fee, and drive back just to buy ice cream. Ridiculous. It's 2018, and time to get with the program of accepting cards. Ludicrously inconvenient for customers when you don't accept a form of payment that has been around for decades. On top of that, I shouldn't have to wait in line for 20 minutes with multiple windows open and only a few groups in front of me. It shouldn't take that long to scoop ice cream. They should also really replace their existing seating, as what they have now is old, worn, and dirty-looking. Will probably look for a different ice cream parlor in the future. read more

Love the ice cream. They need to upgrade the gross old picnic tables . Bite the bullet to please your customers and buy a few vinyl picnic tables, and trash the tables that have ice cram stains from the 60's. read more

there is only one jones humdinger! when you are craving soft serve, this is the place...

A long line alwyas tells you something and on this not that warm evening, there was a line at both open windows. My companion had a coffee milkshake she thoughroughly enjoyed and I had soft serve. Both terrific. A long list of lavors and interesting sundae suggestions. Worth a stop. read more

Great ice cream, fast service and a Binghamton favorite!

I was pleasantly surprised by this ice cream this past summer. I drove past it many times, thinking they just served soft serve. Well they don't. They also have good homemdade (hard blueberry). read more

Great price - lots of choices - delicious ice cream. My favorite is soft serve black raspberry-vanilla twist! It's a stand outside in line place, so be aware of rainy days and bring cash! read more

I was forced to go back to Humdinger, my son and another party put me on the spot! This time the wait wasn't as bad, but still long. Maybe the banana splits should be premade ahead of time! I won't complain, because I just went to Sweetfrog, and they are the king criminals of the ice cream business! Just go to Rocco's already! read more

I think this place is great. It's usually busy rain or shine and hot or cold without fail but that is to be expected with the quality of ice cream they serve. At the end of the day it's worth the wait and the selection of flavor is overwhelming...... for my Gf that is. Women smh, give them more than two options might as well have a seat. Funny thing, she gets the same flavor every time. Boy Love that girl. read more

This walk up window ice cream place is fabulous! With more than 30 hard ice creams and at least 8 soft serve flavors everyone can surely find something they like. And they have about a dozen flavors to dip your ice cream in! Beware, the small size for $3 is more like a large! Great value and fun place! read more

Everytime I come to Bing. from Long Island, I stop here for a black raspberry cone. Hard ice cream is what it is all about! They offer plenty of other great flavors and quality toppings. Service has always been friendly. Best part is, 80 cents for a single scoop cone - nowhere I have ever been is able to top their prices! Plenty of parking as well. I wish they added some more outdoor seating. read more

This is, by far, my favorite place to get ice cream in the southern tier! You may have to wait in line a bit on a hot summer evening but it is worth it! I wish they had smaller sizes available for some items, like the cyclones, but they have a lot of other things that the little ones can eat! At the end of the season they don't restock the hard ice cream flavors but it is understandable. On a busy day it can be hard to find a spot to sit, but if you get a dish ice cream you can easily take it home or eat in the car while in the parking lot! Defintiely recommend! read more

Lots of hard ice cream favors to choose from. Big servings. Everyone enjoyed their ice. What a little gem.

My new favorite place! They have vegan soft serve which is amazing. I really can't wait to go back. Good prices and friendly people. please make a black raspberry vegan soft serve. I would die with happiness! read more