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    Poppy's Ice Cream

    3.8 (25 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    New ownership = better ice cream and better prices. I'm most excited about their colored sprinkles and colored cones (which I'll have to try next time!) Their frozen custard is creamy and dreamy..pictured is a regular cone for $4.25

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    Paula W.

    Love Poppy's Ice cream. I enjoy the dole whip. My friend always gets a large sundae. I like that the picnic tables are always clean and it's an easy area to park. The people working are always friendly and are willing to listen to my goofy requests! They lose one star because they don't have cherry sherbet anymore!

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    Otis M.

    Poppy's was my winner on a recent tour of five soft serve places in the Sch'dy/Rotterdam area. It got top points from me for two features: vanilla soft serve that actually tastes like vanilla ice cream, not chemicals; and the perfect texture, soft yet with a slightly firm center that keeps the serving intact instead of melting all over your hands. You may be challenged in getting here if your GPS is like mine; it was not aware there is a train yard in the middle of the route. To make up for the trouble, there's a pizza place next door so you'll only have to make one stop for all your dining needs.

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    2 months ago

    The ice cream is just OK but the staff is always really fun and engaging, especially with the kids

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    9 months ago

    Gluten free pizza was amazing. Great sauce and delicious toppings.My new place to order pizza.Thanks

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    3 years ago

    Pistachio twisted with vanilla CUSTARD ice cream! So delicious and creamy! Light and airy, one of the best cones I've ever had!!!

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    3 years ago

    The soft serve ice cream has to be one of the richest and creamiest I've ever had! Will certainly be back for more!

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    3 years ago

    Love this place! I'm obsessed with their ice cream. It sooooo creamy! The Staff is super friendly!

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    14 years ago

    Good ice cream sandwiches and REALLY good chocolate covered bananas. They also have outdoor seating.

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    The Grandstand - Panda laws and mint-ting-a-ling

    The Grandstand

    4.5(22 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$$

    The Grandstand is a Summer must. Food is delicious as is the ice cream. Tables with umbrellas and…read morea nice small playground for kids. They even have rest room !

    My 10-year daughter attended a school dance and the large group of children and parents decided to…read moreget ice cream after the event, which is around the corner from their school. It was late and cold, and the girls were in dresses. My daughter is newly gluten free and nervous to eat at a place that she has not eaten at before, so she got ice cream from Stewart's prior to going to the Grandstand. She entered the establishment with the ice cream and sat down inside with her friends while their moms ordered ice cream for themselves and the rest of the children, totaling 14 other people. A worker approached the young girls, telling them that they had to leave, which they did. As the worker was walking away, another parent of the group was walking up to the table and the worker never confronted that parent to explain what had just happened. The girls informed the parent of the situation. In addition to addresssing the young children, and not the parents, not only did the girls have to stand out in the cold, but the rest of the party had to as well. Meanwhile, one the mother's calmly and respectfully stated her understanding of the policy to the owner, and then proceeded to explain that my daughter was the only one with ice cream from someplace else, due to her medical condition and level of comfort. The parent also explained that there were 14 others with the group that were still providing them business. The owner stated that it was disrespectful and that their policy is that customers are not allowed to bring in outside food and drinks. The owner was spoken to in a very respectful manner, while her tone was horrendous as she responded with phrases such as, "I don't know what you want me to do about it" and "...and your question is?!" She was very rude and lacked any sense of understanding. The girls and their friends go there often after school. Not anymore!

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    Villa Italia - Tiramisu

    Villa Italia

    4.1(228 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Is there any cake decorated more beautifully than a custom cake from this longtime popular bakery…read morein Schenectady? I do not think so. The cakes are made fresh and not frozen. Today, we had a 10" Carrot Cake for an 18th birthday party. It not only looked picture perfect, it tasted great. The website describes the many flavors of cake available in different sizes in round or sheet cake style. When you call to order, you speak to a knowledgeable staff person to select a flavor, size, frosting, and filling. Then you select the decorations and colors you would like. The signature iconic script handwriting of their decorators is attractive and distinctive. You know it is a Villa Italia cake when you first see it. However, always check a custom order cake before you leave. When we picked up the Carrot Cake, the worker did not open box to show us the cake. They should be trained to show the costumer the cake before checking out! Fortunately, I did open box and saw a pink frosted cake saying HB Jackie. My cake was for an 18 yr old grandson. They fixed it so it looked nice, but it was not quick. Please check out my photos to see a few of the cakes we have ordered and enjoyed!

    The cakes are always moist. Filling just enough. Buttercream frosting yes is sweet but one of the…read morebest tasting around. Offer plenty of options for decorating also. Recently the gelato cakes have became a favorite too. Recently ordered cookie & cream ones. Every one complimented the taste. Also able to pay and order on the phone. Service was great.

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