So glad to have been tipped off about this place by a local! Hugely popular but tiny ice cream…read moreplace where they only have one machine. As a result, every day is a different flavor. Today's was a peach/vanilla twist. Lemme tell you, this was the most delicious ice cream I have eaten in a long time. Creamy, flavorful and served with a smile. Get there early as the line can get really long, but since the only options seem to be cup, cone, shake or hot fudge sundae, decisions are made quickly and the line moves. No photo, as I dove into it quickly.

Donnelly's Soft Serve is easily one of the most unique ice cream stands I've ever been to -- and…read moretotally worth the detour if you're anywhere near Saranac Lake. We made the short drive up from Ampersand Bay Resort to sweeten up a Sunday night before our big hike to Mt. Marcy, and Donnelly's didn't disappoint. What makes it so unique? Simplicity. This place runs with the "In-N-Out" model -- do a few things and do them well. Your only decision is cup or cone, and what size. The real twist (pun intended) is that they offer one flavor combo per day, served as a twist. That's it. No exceptions. It's kind of got that "Soup Nazi" vibe from Seinfeld -- so be sure to check their Facebook page to see the daily flavor before you go. On our visit, the flavor was Chocolate twisted with Vanilla -- classic and crowd-friendly, which worked well for our small but mighty hiking crew. The night before, though, was Chocolate & Peppermint, which I probably would've vetoed. Honestly, I'd love to see them offer two flavors per night to avoid that scenario -- but hey, the place was busy, even on a cool, overcast evening, so clearly their model works. Another standout feature? The shape. Most soft serve comes with a tall spiral and a little point on top. Donnelly's? Not even close. Their cones are round and a bit flat on top -- totally different. At first I thought, "Why?" but it actually works. It gives the cone a nice texture and may even help slow down melting. Whatever the reason, it adds to the charm. The vibe is classic small-town ice cream stand. Tiny building, nostalgic energy, no frills -- just good ice cream and friendly service. The staff couldn't have been nicer -- welcoming in that warm, small-town way that makes you want to support the place even more. Parking was easy out front, and even though the line was steady, it moved quickly. Bottom line: If you're in the area, Donnelly's is a must-stop. Just don't forget to check that daily flavor before you make the drive!

We went for the edible cookie dough, and it was perfect! Good thing I don't live around here…read moreotherwise I would eat it every day

A nice local spot for dessert! When it's busy it's a bit tight inside so expect a line and there's…read moreno space to eat inside. However, there are a ton of flavors of ice cream, sundaes, snow cones, toppings and candy! Even in a winter day this place was busy! They give a hefty portion too!

Best soft serve ice cream in town. Back open for the season. Make sure you give them a try.read more

Hands down one of the best STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES…read moreSuper friendly staff Lots of outdoor seating, best part of Plattsburgh! U should go

enjoyed the cones, but are overpriced, good selection of flavors and samples to try. busy in the…read moresummer

Arrived at Scoops at 8:47PM to a closed stand while folks were still sitting outside eating their…read moreice cream. Knocked on the window to ask what time they closed, and the young girl working (high school) said "9:00". I looked at her a bit puzzled and said it wasn't 9:00 yet. She responded by saying "a lot of the workers are in high school, and we start closing before 9:00 so we can get out of here." I kindly but with a bit of frustration explained that's not how business hours work, and that I felt it was poor customer service. She looked at me like I had three heads, said "OK thank you" and closed the window. The woman sitting eating her ice cream looked at me and shook her head. I shook my head in agreement and walked to Stewart's where the girl working served me with no attitude and a smile.

Super friendly people and service. We missed lunch and decided on ice cream for a late afternoon…read moresnack. Great deck available for seating and the ice cream was very good.

Large portions. great customer service.. fun flavors. Tried the orangescicle flavor .. perfect…read moreblend .. space to sit outside and enjoy the lak

My second favorite ice cream stand sorry Still a favorite childhood spot Everyone there is so…read morefriendly

Mountain Mist Ice Cream has a charming small town vibe, complete with colorful signage, picnic…read moretables, and a line of happy people debating between way too many tempting flavors. I tried a swirl of blackberry and chocolate soft serve, along with a scoop of classic vanilla topped with rainbow sprinkles because, well, childhood joy! The soft serve was dreamy! Light, creamy, and bursting with flavor. The blackberry tasted fresh and not overly sweet or artificial. Absolute perfection. If you're anywhere near Saranac Lake and don't stop by Mountain Mist, you're seriously missing out. 10 out of 10. I'll be dreaming about that blackberry chocolate combo for a long time.

Petty dirty and disgusting. No one cleans the place, even outdoor tables are gross. Outdoor space…read morehas garbage everywhere. Tables are dirty, full of garbage. Napkins blowing everywhere.

Shop that focuses mainly on chocolate items…read more The place is nice and there is tables and seats available for you to sit down and enjoy your ice cream. My purpose for going was to stop by for ice cream. They serve soft ice cream and have an assortment of dips. I had the cafe creme dip, my wife chose the fleur de sel with dark chocolate, and my son had the s'more dip with mini marshmallow topping. Ice cream was ok but the dip was too thick. I felt like I was going into diabetic shock how sweet and thick the dip was. For the cafe creme, I wish there was more of a coffee flavor and less sweet. The chocolaty sweetness was way too overpowering. The cone that they use was the same no matter what size ice cream we chose. My son had the small and my wife and I had the medium. We all wish we'd chosen one size smaller because the dip made it so much more heavy. There is no way to eat it without having a mess. Not only was it sweet, you also had to eat it quickly to prevent it from melting all over your hands. Luckily they provide plenty of napkins that you can help yourself to and as well as wet wipes. We all ended up not finishing our ice cream because it was just too much. It was fun to try once but I don't think I will be back anytime soon.

Please please, if you are on a roadtrip going towards Canada or vice versa, downwards to the state,…read moreyou have to make a sweet stop at Iceburgh Creamery. This place has a very unique menu of many options to choose from. A lot of their ice cream is vanilla based, but with some drops of flavoring, they can make that into the flavor, sort of like the blizzards at DQ. I got a chocolate/vanilla swirl with cheesecake bites -Large. It was $6.50. The soft serve ice cream was delicious and was smooth. They did not skimp out on the topping. I had a cheesecake bite with each scoop of ice cream. They have a better mixing machine than those mcflurries. The person at the counter was very nice, though she didn't give much recommendations, she did help us through the menu. The place you order is on the outside, but right next to it there's a resting shack that you can lounge in with your family and friends. I will be visiting here whenever I am driving up from NYC.

Great creamy ice cream! Quick service. Worth a visit. We…read morehad the s'mores Sunday and although the toppings were good the ice cream was the star of the show.