04/2026 An update: The first warm spring day and we went for ice cream as a family! It was hard to choose, there were so many good choices! The waffle cone with peanuts was especially good! The prickly pear with lime was fantastic! read more

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Thus place is awesome. Friendly employees, soo much to choose from. It took me almost 10 minutes to decide. And a great place to sit inside when weather isn't very nice! read more

So if this little ice cream shop were closer to me, I'd be there every day. Not just because of the amazing selection of ice creams, not just the friendly service, not the grass roots events they do in the community, but rather because it has ALL those attributes in spades! When I went in, the owner was there and was extremely pleasant, detailing the different things I could get as a gluten free person. I had many choices, but ultimately decided on ice cream nachos which he made exclusively gluten free for me. We talked about the events he does in the community for kids and this man's face just lit up as he talked about it. The nachos were delicious, as was the soft serve. The store is small, but well worth squeezing into. I absolutely love it here and I can't wait to come back to try more options! I highly recommend this sweet spot,regardless if you have kids or not. It's a place where magic happens. read more

PJ COOLS - We loved what we got! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Depew, New York

Good hard working people. Good service from people who do their job well. I would highly recommend this establishment. read more

I have no words... the fluffernutter milkshake may be one of the best shakes I've ever had in my life. Everything I've tried here has been well thought out and perfectly crafted. This place is a must stop if you live in the Buffalo area. read more

Can you say Yummy!!!! We went there for the first time tried the pineapple dole whip ! Delicious Menu is pretty big, They also have gluten free items . The girl behind the counter did recommend a few things , very friendly! Cute little place , plenty to sit and games in tables read more

Cool little place with so many flavors of Perry's it was hard to choose. The portions were OK, flavors were tasty. But it's just Perry's read more

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Wow! What an awesome experience here for my first visit. I couldn't get over the selection. Very family oriented atmosphere and friendly, helpful employees. Fun things for kids too. My hot fudge sundae was delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Definitely a cool place! Very cute decor, including an area to sit. Choice of possibilities is enormous! Shakes,sundaes, cones,bowls, hard ice cream,soft serve,dole whip, ice cream sandwich,and more. The even make cakes. All the hard ice cream seems to be Perry's but in many flavors I've never seen before. Price is competitive and serving size good. Staff was very friendly and efficient. Will definitely be back! read more

SOOOO glad that we decided to stop here on our way out of Buffalo! Not only were the two women that worked there friendly, helpful, and fun, everything we ordered was DELICIOUS! We got the Dole whip strawberry and pineapple swirl, a "What the doctor ordered", and a "PJ PJB CRUNCH" SOOOOOOO good! read more

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This past June our daughter graduated from home for her senior year in Hs. We tried to make it as special as possible and PJ Cools helped by making this awesome ice cream cake for her! Everyone loved it and there wasn't any left! It was delicious and beautiful, exactly what we wanted!! read more

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Probably the best cinco de Mayo surprise ever! Vanilla icecream with rainbow sprinkles rolled into a cotton candy burrito read more

PJ COOLS - cinco de Mayo: Vanilla icecream with rainbow sprinkles rolled into a cotton candy burrito - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Depew, New York

Does a place ever fill you with such nostalgia and joy that you leave feeling utterly fulfilled? PJ Cools does this for me every time I stop in. This neat little ice cream shop has something for everyone in your group. Soft serve, Perry's hard ice cream, milkshakes, even their own take on the famously delicious Dole Whip from Disney World! I always end up getting some variation of a vanilla soft serve cone, but it's always been satisfying. Every time I go with a group, they're all happy with their choices, too! The menu is reasonably priced, won't break the bank at all. The inside is bright and cheery with a lot of vintage looking decor. There's space to sit and they have coloring activities for kids as well! Note that it is cash only though they do have an ATM inside. The owners truly are shining stars. They've always been so friendly to me and my family, they're truly dedicated and always in the shop. They run their business very well and are always happy to see us. I'll be back time and time again, maybe someday I'll venture out of my vanilla cone comfort zone. read more

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I was hoping to meet the one, the only PJ Cool upon my visit - but alas. I'd think this place qualifies as a 'hidden gem'; while there's plenty of signage to tell you where to stop, there's nothing too outwardly flashy about this house-turned ice cream shop. Not to mention, you don't really know what an amazing store you're stepping into. What stood out to me right away was the fantastic variety of cones, sundaes, and flavors they offered. They had every sort of cool concoction only your childhood imagination could think up, and it's rare to find something so unique from ice cream shops around here. I had a crazy hankering for ice cream during my visit, but the sundae list pulled me away from your typical Perry's; I will admit, their 'PJ's Kitty Litter' sundae was definitely tempting, but I ended up trying PJ's Caramel Apple Pie and it was probably the coolest sundae I've ever had! A lot of places advertise a 'hot' sundae but I rarely find my toppings hot for some reason - and I could definitely feel how warm the caramel drizzle was on my sundae. Perfectly gooey and exactly what you should expect from a classic dessert! My friend was enticed by their deluxe waffle cones, which includes chocolate-dipped cones topped with some crazy options like smarties, Nerds candy, Butterfinger, Fruity Pebbles, Gummy Worms...do I even need to go on? And you can get whatever flavor of ice cream you like! You can also get shakes and floats, splits, and slushies here. I overheard a conversation with some of the staff that they have lactose free ice cream available. Great place to bring kids. They can color a picture of the PJ logo and have it hung up somewhere in the shop. There were also little toy games on every table, that kept me pretty occupied for a half hour after I had finished my ice cream. Don't judge. They also have their own version of Butterbeer, like the drink you can get at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. While I've never been and I can't compare the taste, I'm PJ Cools makes it better. I believe it. read more

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The disorganized system they use for taking orders had me sitting there 30 minutes for a cone and a shake. Just for it to be mediocre. Just go to frostys read more

I met two friends here yesterday. One of them had brought her young daughter. Many things had caught my eye on the menu. I ended up ordering the Hot Fudge Peanut Butter Oreo parfait, after seeing a small sign on the cash register, when it was my turn to order. My parfait was great. I'm so glad that was what I decided on. My friend's daughter ordered the Super Hero ice cream. It's cherry bubblegum, lemon, and blue raspberry ice cream. She really enjoyed it. I don't recall what my two friends ordered. The front door was locked so there wasn't chaos going into the one line. You have to enter through the back door. The line wasn't too long when I entered it. The place was decorated well and I really liked the look of it. This ice cream shop takes cash AND credit cards. The employees were friendly and quick with my order. I noticed that they have many different kinds of cones and waffles cones. I'd like to return for one of the Lucky Charms waffle cones and to get a selfie with the dancing ice cream cone that was outside waving to drivers on Transit Road. He waved at me, when I was sitting on the picnic bench outside, waiting for my friends. Oh, also, currently you can't eat your sweet treats inside. There is seating but it isn't allowed because of Covid. It was a bit chilly sitting outside, after the sun had set but it was a great time. Come check out PJ COOLS; it's a cool place to be!!! read more

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Stopped on a road trip heading east on the Thruway---it's actually not as far off 90 as it seems, because you just cut the corner so it doesn't actually add miles! They were doing a good amount of business on a nice Sunday night. I'd say this is more of a sundae place than a "the ice cream itself place," so evaluate it on those terms. They have a huge menu of things to do with ice cream, but I kept it simple and got a soft serve twist cone dipped in chocolate. It was well put together but not that special. Pretty much, they use commercial ice cream and don't make their own stuff, so it might not be fair to evaluate it on that, but they do all sorts of fancy Sundae things and have a fun vibe for that. read more

This place is the cutest. You can tell it's catered to families and kids. It's bright, vibrant, and it made me smile on sight. I love all of the kid artwork on the walls and the awesome blue staircase. It's fun. The owner is a very friendly guy. You can tell he genuinely likes and is proud of his establishment which makes it all the more enjoyable while you're in there. There is a huge selection. There is definitely something for everyone as it caters to those who are gluten free, sugar free, or lacrosse intolerant too. There are Dole whips that look and sound delicious, and I'll have to try them out at some point. There are so many options from sundaes to cones. There are so many different types of ice cream flavors, some of which I have never seen before. It's hard to choose! You get a pretty hefty serving. It's worth every penny, and the pricing is standard pricing. They don't accept credit cards, so you need cash, but there is an ATM in there. You also get a loyalty card which earns you a free cone after 10, I believe. read more

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The strawberry sauce is out of this world... delicious, and huge! I'll definitely be back to try other things on the menu! read more

PJ COOLS - Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Depew, New York

Delicious ice cream, kind caring amazing service. Kids will love the extremely cute inside!

great place. custard amazing. need to support local businesses like this. really try to make their product top notch and they succeed. amazing serving portions but mainly high quality custard and ice cream. read more

We happened upon this place on a hot day and it was a nice afternoon delight. It's a nice size place with plenty of room to sit inside. These are Perry's Ice Cream flavors. This place has a very large selection of flavors. There were many I had never seen. I decided on a Almond Amaretto which was delicious. My son chose coffee flavor and my niece selected a coconut something. The establishment is very clean and the servers were very friendly. The prices were pretty standard and they were generous with the portions. They also have a rewards program which is a stamp plan. If you collect 10 stamps you earn a free cone. Be sure to check them out on a BEAUTIFUL sunny day. read more

This is a great place for ice cream prices are great they even have ice cream cakes if you want one made. Ice cream is very good Perry's ice cream is their brand also they have soft serve ice cream read more

There is a reason this place has and deserves their 5 star rating. PJ COOLS is a top notch ice cream shoppe. This cute little shoppe is family owned, by some very nice people might I add. My family felt welcomed the moment we walked in. The owner is such a sweet guy, he was very conversational and just overall friendly. The staff are all wonderful as well. Everybody who works there seems genuinely happy to be there. As for their menu, they have just about everything you can think of, from cones, to shakes, to "coolnados" which is their version of a Blizzard. They even carry two flavors of Dole Whip. And everything is fairly priced, my family of 5 all got an item and the total was under $20! They also offer customer loyalty cards where if you get so many stamps you get a free ice cream. The owner was sure to let us know about the cards, we didn't even have to ask. The facility itself is clean, cute, and well kept. We didn't feel rushed out even though this place is very popular!! It was overall a great experience and I personally cannot wait to return!! read more

What better way to celebrate the 4th of July then with some ice cream? Came here Tuesday night to get my ice cream fix and was super satisfied! PJ Cools is a small ice cream parlor offering a ton of different flavours of Perry's Ice Cream. The staff here is very friendly and the inside of this place is decorated with all kinds of cool stuff. I decided to go with a scoop of the panda paws and a scoop of the (I'll be honest, I forgot what it was called) candy bar? something like that. Overall, the ice cream was delicious, the staff was great, and the picnic tables outside topped it all off. read more

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Always a great experience. Friendly fast service and reasonable prices. They have nice indoor table area so no need to stay away in the winter months read more

With the Covid Pandemic going on we haven't left the house much but felt a nice treat tonight was called for. I called PJ Cools on Transit Rd and ordered two Cornados (like a Blizzard). My husband wanted Kit Kat and I a German chocolate. He drove in the back and they brought our delicious ice cream treats right to the car. Cash only. read more

Delicious!!! This ice cream shop is always a great spot to get a cool treat! I indulged in a large peanut butter cup ice cream parfait and it hit the spot! Layers of hot fudge, peanut butter sauce, peanut butter cups and chocolate custard! So good that I forgot to grab a pic before eating it This ice cream shop has an extensive menu and has plenty of fun family events (check out their Facebook page) The only negative I can find is that they don't accept credit/debit cards for payment. Cash only! But there is an ATM on site if needed. read more

We have SO many fantastic little ice cream treasures in and around Buffalo, NY that we love to try new places. Yesterday we yelp'd and found this treasure, "PJ Cools"! Here are some tidbits of our awesomesauce experience: 1 -- the staff -- SUPER fun, seem to genuinely enjoy their jobs, and that love goes into what they prepare and serve! ZOINKS! This place would make Jim Henson and the Mystery Machine smile! 2 -- the choices and custard -- NOMMY! I got the Kitty Litter, but sub'd vanilla custard instead of the chocolate.. HOLY WOW, Batman! And my daughter's coolnato (or whatever it was called.. similar to a "Blizzard") ... the Fruit Loops add-in was FANTASTIC, and again, what amazingly tasty vanilla soft-serve! 3 -- the cuttitude! -- an overall charming little place inside, and once you settle in, the picnic tables outside really topped off our great time... we joined a random family at their table (it was the best shaded on the warm sunny day) and it was so much fun! A perfect way to enjoy 45 minutes of our life. So glad we found you, PJ Cools! read more

Excellent service. Once I understood the covid restrictions, I was able to get exactly what I want in a timely manner. This was my third attempt at ice cream today and the best experience I've had in a while. This would be my new place when I'm in that area. I tried John and Mary's today and I even tried to sell it for McDonald's and both places didn't want my money. thanks Joe for the ice cream and liquid service. read more

One of my favorite ice cream places ever. I'm So lucky to live so close that I can go whenever. The owner is the sweetest and will remember you when you stop in. The menu is MASSIVE, they have anything you can think of read more

very good service. such good ice cream and nice people. 100% recommend. It's a very good local in lancaster

I have now been here three times. This is really a good place with lots of choices. Since my first review, I went there for a 3-scoop cone and a peanut bar. All excellent. This place is always busy when I go and has excellent customer service. Please try this place. You won't be disappointed. read more

My girlfriend and I stopped at this place on the way home. It ended up being convenient from where we were coming from and short story: I like this place! We arrived around 9:30pm and it looked like they were cleaning up and getting ready to close. From the looks we were getting, I thought that they were going to be upset, but after we got in they were very friendly and helpful. My girlfriend ordered a toasted coconut dipped cone. She loved it! I thought it was good, but coconut isn't really my go-to. I ordered a Coolnado (think Blizzard from DQ or McFlurry) with vanilla ice cream and Lucky Charms marshmallows! How cool is that! From what I saw, it's pretty much your normal ice cream stop. Standard soft serve flavors and, of course, Perry's is the hard ice cream option. I'm pretty happy with the visit and I'll be back to try out some of the different options. read more

Friendliest service. Cutest decor. Choice of inside AC or a sunny shaded patio picnic tables. Insane selection. And the world famous DOLE WHIP.... and they were playing Disney music while I was there and I told the owner it's even better than Disney because you don't have to eat the whip super fast in fear of melting since they have AC, it is cash only though so be prepared for that. Oh and loyalty cards, free cone for every 10 ya buy, love this place!! read more

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I didn't notice this place until today on an ice cream hunt. They were simple, delicious, and had a wide variety catering to every flavor of ice cream option you could think of - scoops to sundaes & the swirls including some special diets or low cal options, and not over crowded like every other ice cream spot. It was very much geared towards young kids & families, with some characters in costumes event & coloring for little kids, cute for families but being with my boyfriend, we enjoyed our ice cream outside by the picnic tables. Nothing scenic but it was delicious & inexpensive. Will definitely be visiting again. read more

Great selection of flavors and cones. They have numerous ice creams to choose from. The staff is always polite and there is room both inside and outside to enjoy your selections! We love it here!! read more

Great ice cream shoppe that is family owned. They really care about their customers and the people that come into their establishment. They are very welcoming and want to meet your ice cream satisfaction needs. read more

Had a mechanical problem with equipment I was picking up across the street at uhaul, meaning I had time to kill. Hadn't had time to eat yet and it being a sweltering day I figured ice cream would be just the thing. When I walked in, I was immediately glad I'd come. The ice-cream-celebratory decor alone made me so giddy I almost didn't need any actual ice cream. I wish I had a photo because it really is something you've got to see. (Knowing me, I probably did take a photo -- I'll have to look -- stay tuned.) Talking to the sweetest owner and his wife behind the counter, I learned that he'd always wanted to open an ice cream shop and just finally made it a reality at this later stage of his adulthood. He'd been planning it in his head all these years though -- the name, the logo, the decorations -- and his passion was evident. The couple were super friendly and simply a delight to talk to. I asked if he'd be closing for winter, and he said he had a pretty good neighborhood following (I met some of them that day, they regularly walked down together as a family, and loved it), so he was going to give it a go staying open his first winter. If you love ice cream, if you love childhood, if you love nostalgia, if you love local entrepreneurs and local businesses, if you love friendly family run shops, you will love this place! Forget the chain shops, look no further when you want ice cream, any time of year. read more

Basically in my backyard! We walk in the summer. Owners are insanely nice! Soooo many flavors and lots of characters dressed up for the kids! I love little mom and pop shops! read more