Our kids say this place has the best hotdog and bun in the whole world. We stopped and grabbed a bite before our hotel room was ready. Chicken fingers were ok, grilled cheese and hotdogs were great. We ordered around 12pm and service was fast. Outdoor seating snd a gift shop on the property. Long lines after the waterpark closes. The rest room looks gross but they keep it very clean. It could use a coat of paint on the walls. read more

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Good food overall! Quick and decently priced. We caught them on the last day and were glad we did. If you need something quick for the road give Pied Piper a stop and you won't be disappointed. read more

Great selection of ice cream! Tasted amazing and the prices weren't too bad either. I can't wait to go back and try the dole whipped pineapple. Yum!! read more

Pied Piper - a person holding a plastic cup of ice cream - Burgers Near Me - Old Forge, New York

We enjoyed their variety ice cream. After we ordered our ice cream, we noticed there's a long line so it must be popular place! Will stop by again when we visit Old Forge again! read more

A quick, convenient, Old Forge staple. Prices are incredibly reasonable & the staff is wonderful for food service!

The metal cord twist tie that my daughter found in her mouth while she was eating a pied piper sandwich could have been very dangerous. The owner (who admitted that he himself had made the sandwich and added the metal wire) was on the premises and he could have given her a refund for this sandwich, but refused to. This whole scene suggests sloppy and indifferent management which could affect your safety. I suggest eating elsewhere. read more

Bigger selection but smaller scoops and more expensive than Benny's across the village.

Knowledgeable about food allergies. As a food allergy mama, I was very impressed with how accommodating this business was for our daughter's peanut allergy- requiring the use of an epi pen to prevent anaphylaxis. I was nervous coming here due to the potential of cross contamination with the closest hospital being an hour away. However, the staff here were very knowledgeable about food allergies. They changed their gloves, wiped down the machine, and checked the ingredients of the brownies to make sure they did not contain peanuts. They made our sundae with fresh ingredients to ensure no cross contamination. Just wanted to acknowledge this business in case other families are traveling to Old Forge. read more

Staff is very friendly and the food is actually pretty good. The fried clams are to die for, in my opinion. The ice cream looks fantastic, and I heard nothing but compliments from surrounding customers. I would certainly stop back again if I'm back in the area. No complaints! read more

I had the same experience as one of the reviewers below who reported being ignored for 10 minutes before walking away. One of the workers could have at least taken my order and say that it would be a bit of a wait. That's fine and understandable. Completely ignoring a customer for that long is not. read more

Pied Piper is one of those "been around forever" places in the Adirondacks. It's a place to get cheap food and ice cream and sit outside and enjoy your vacation. I grew up eating here and I love the place. This is not gourmet food, but the chili they make is the closest thing to Tommy's Chili (a California burger chain) that I have found on the east coast. I would come here again just to eat chili cheese fries and a chili cheeseburger with that chili on it. Yup, LA Style Chili all the way in New York. Awesome! The ice cream is good and portions are right. This is part of the Adirondack experience, don't miss it. read more

Pied Piper - Chili Fries. This chili is the closest thing to Tommy's LA chili you will find on the east coast. - Burgers Near Me - Old Forge, New York

We recently stayed a week in Old Forge for a family reunion, and every night we somehow managed to walk from our cabin to "The Pied" for dessert. We actually went so often that we started calling it "The Pied" for short. Every night we would stand in the line that usually extended to the street, but everyone was in such a good mood that the waiting wasn't a problem and the service was relatively fast given the number of people there. The portion sizes on the ice cream dishes are big. I gained about 10 pounds in the week I spent in OF. And the window staff are super friendly. They bring them in from Eastern Europe to work for the summer and they are much friendlier than your average American teenager working fast food. read more

Spent the day across the road at Enchanted Forest/Water Safari. Thought of this place as a spot for the 7 of us to grab some supper before heading home, as we figured it had to be less expensive than doing the same thing in the park. // The food was decent -- the grands commented on how good the burgers were (compared to a place like McD's or BK). // Probably would stop there again if we were to spend another day in the future at the park. // They have a great location, for sure. read more

The food was absolutely horrible, I don't even think their chicken is real. The prices are also super high, especially for the poor quality and long wait to get anything. There are so many other places in Old Forge that are worth visiting and getting something to eat from, skip Pied Piper unless you want to be disappointed and ripped off. read more

Didn't even get a chance to order. Staff was at the window when we walked up. She walked away and stayed away for over 10 minutes. Food for others came out...with mistakes. No Pepsi, no lemonade, no beef...really? We gave up. read more

Food is quick and good. Unfortunately this year one of the new workers is RUDE I believe its the woman who used to work at the local DMV who got fired for being rude to everyone she encountered... She was also rude to the woman I was with who ordered separately. I live in the area but will not be going back if I see that woman sitting there waiting to take my order. She was unbelievable. read more

This place is a filthiest place ever been in. There's more grease under the deep fryer than in it. Look around and you will see the filth. read more

I Waited in line for 20 minutes, as it was during busiest of the evening however by the time I got my orders down, I realize my boyfriend had the cash told the waitress I needed a quick second to get the money. When I got back the waiter moved onto in the next customer. I asked if I could pay for it rudely told to get back to the end of the line. It's been only 5 seconds that I was away. read more

The Pied Piper is a cool little 50's style Ice Cream/Food stand in the beautiful NY Adirondack Mountains. I can only speak on behalf of the ice cream.. which was pretty tasty. They also offer some sandwich fares such as Burgers, Hot Dogs, Pulled Pork etc. Overall I find this place to be a blast from the past, and a cool place to stop with the family for a nice Ice Cream or Sandwich. read more

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During peak summer hours, they hire help from abroad. Probably through American WAT program (work and travel program. Offered to eastern European student's who want to travel and work overseas for school credits ). Anyhow, these foreign employees seem to get the best marks. They are eager to learn, and like people. My suggestion, if u want a great scoop of ice cream....... come in season , and WAIT IN LINE, even if its long.......and enjoy your time around the town, or by the water read more

Terrible hamburgers, tasted like cheap, bad meat. My 2 kids and I couldn't eat it. Made my stomach so upset, I spent the next hour in the bathroom. I asked the employees if they were frozen patties, to which they replied yes. I said something is wrong these are disgusting. I was told, sorry to hear that, everyone else loves them. I have eaten many cheeseburgers in my life and this was just awful and even my kids identified that. Do not recommend! Customer service stinks too read more

Came here expecting cheap meh food. I was right until I tried the chili, utterly fantastic on the fries, it took a marginal restaurant to being a new favorite destination. The chili has the perfect amount of spice, and outside of tommys in California is some of the best I've had on fries. read more

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Every year my family goes to the Adirondack Mountains and camps at Raquette Lake, just half an hour drive from this classic food shack. Amazing ice cream as well. I have never had a negative experience at this restaurant and if you're traveling with pets then the lake side park and field will be great. Great food and ice cream! read more

I once had a teenage employee hand me my milkshake, and say that it smelled good. It was a coffee and chocolate milkshake, and it did smell fantastic. This stand is exactly what you're looking for if you want a greasy burger and fries. They have the most ice cream flavors in town. You can sit and enjoy it by the lake. Lines move fairly quickly, service is fast, and accurate. You might feel bad about eating there after you feel it come out of your pores, but hey, you're probably on vacation. read more

I am shocked that this place doesn't have positive reviews across the board. I have been coming here since I was a kid. It's the perfect place to grab a quick lunch or some ice cream. Sometimes the lines can be long but it's always worth the wait. I will continue to come here with my own kids now every time we're in Old Forge. It's located right by the lake & its a great spot to sit by the water & relax with some food! read more

On 7/25/15, After two attempts of trying to purchase a ice cream without a hair in it. I was told by the manager "hair happens" Really? No apology and slapping my refund into my hand. I'm sorry but that was gross. 2 times 2different ice creams and this is how it was handled. Very poor management. Would not recommend. read more

this summertime food stand has been here for AGES so it's sort of a local Adirondack institution. it's the sort of place that screams "American Summer Vacation." it's the usual cheap eats & ice cream but they boast a lot of variety in that genre: burgers, fries, hot dogs...but also pretty decent chili, pulled pork, and grilled chicken. it's cash only, and the lines move quickly. pro tip: the kids meals are served on a souvenir frisbee as a plate, which can be immediately enjoyed on the big lawn next to the stand running down to the lake. read more

The ice cream is fine here, but don't go for lunch. The 'haddock tenders were fried Gortons type bricks, definitely not tender. The buffalo chicken tenders were also food service pack quality dipped in a bland sauce. No credit cards are accepted, but there is an ATM next to the cashier. Is it 1985? The location lets them get away with this - come on, please try a bit harder with the food here. read more

We heard good things and went to visit the ice cream shop with our three little ones. My husband waited in the long line while I waited under the shade with the kids. He came running around corner for the atm card then go back to complete the order. The rude young lady told him she couldn't wait for him and he needed to go back in line again! She gave him a face and was like "oh well" while my five year old son was crying. It only took a few second to get the card and the kids were crying cuz dad came back with no ice cream. we had to leave, thanks to the worker, my entire family was upset that night which was supposed to be a fun night out for ice cream. Thanks to the rude obnoxious young lady in the window who had no heart to wait a few second to get the card while the workers supposed to make five ice creams for our family. If you don't have your cash even though your spouse is right around the corner, be prepare to leave with crying kids. I recommend to be ready to accept that they cannot wait even a split second for you to get the cash ready read more

Not good. Couldn't take a simple order correctly. 2 stars because hey it's still ice cream

I guess I should give them credit for at least being open, unlike our first several choices for lunch. But it was their last day of the season and fixings were running out. Hamburgers were available but on bread. So after waiting ten minutes to order, cash only, and ten minutes for a hot dog, we battled the yellow jackets for possession of the table and hurried through our lunch. read more

My family and I stopped for ice cream while on vacation. My son ordered nuts on his ice cream. He watch the girl put her bare hands in the nuts and then hand him the ice cream! He told the owner Mr. Brown what just happened and he had the nerve to doubt him. First off they should be wearing gloves handling food which NO had on! The owner was rude and still made another comment after we were leaving. Highly NOT recommended read more

It's what you would expect from a burger shack. If you are looking for a some what quick bite to eat, then this place will do.

We stopped here for two reasons: 1: I used to go there as a child with my parents, and seeing it there really brought back memories. 2: Our hotel was right next door and it was very convenient. The food was good, the service was very friendly, and it was nice sharing an experience with my kids that I had with my parents when I was young. We will definitely go again when we go back to Old Forge. read more

The food is a tasty treat, as we don't often eat greasy fried foods; we make an exception for Pied Piper when we pass through town every summer. For lunch and ice cream, they are great! You can sit out by the lake and eat, and it is a short walk to shops and a beach. read more