Great service. Delicious food. I ordered the tomato avocado melt. It came with white toast with butter and melted cheese. Joseph got the burger with the toppings. The ambience of Purity restaurant felt more like a 1950's diner. I liked the relaxed atmosphere. We decided to come here as I received a $25 gift card. I said why not treat ourselves? A good place for families, friends, and even dates to go to get a tater tots or a lite meal. read more

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Fairly spacious ice cream parlor that also sells burgers, sandwiches, and breakfast food. The sweet treats available include shakes, malts, sundaes, pastries, and of course, ice cream. Prices are quite good (1 large scoop is about $5). Staff is friendly and offers a reasonable number of samples. The restaurant is large enough to house about 50+ people in terms of seating. I love the variance in flavors and options, as well as seasonal selections. You'll always find something you'll enjoy (unless you're lactose intolerant). I especially enjoyed the pumpkin cheesecake crumble. I'd recommend Purity for sure! read more

Purity Ice Cream - Banana Split, affogato, mint chocolate chip, pumpkin cheesecake crumble - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Best ice cream in New York! Chocolate raspberry and cookie after dark are Amazing! Lia was amazing!

Stopped in for something sweet and purchased a cupcake. The frosting was tasty, but the cupcake was dry. I was the only person in line, but could see they were addressing another customer so I waited patiently. They never made eye contact nor did they make me aware they'd be with me shortly. They were pleasant enough when it was my turn, but I didn't feel they valued my patronage. read more

Purity Ice Cream - Chocolate cupcake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Serving customers since 1936, Purity Ice Cream is one of 2 go-to local ice cream shops you need to try out when in Ithaca. The entire place gives off amazing retro ice cream parlor vibes which I rarely see nowadays. You appreciate the retro look a bit more after one too many visits to spartan-looking and soulless micro-batch creameries that seem to be popping up. They also have a food menu and dining area which is also from a bygone era (unless you happen to find a Friendly's still around), but can't judge the food since I wanted to try out the ice cream. I went with one scoop each of the coconut and cookies and cream from their list of over 20 ice cream flavors. While both were delicious and hit the spot, the clear winner of the two for me was the coconut ice cream, as the cookies and cream didn't pack too much of a punch to make a lasting impression on me. Overall, I'd rate the ice cream a solid 4 out of 5, but Purity ice cream gets a rare bump up to 5 stars from me for the cool retro cream parlor vibes and friendly service. We need more unique ice cream places like this one! read more

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Decently sized parking lot and street parking nearby as well. Spacious interior if you don't want to sit on the road-side patio. The available flavors are on the board, but the flavor explanations are on the laminated menus that have every flavor listed, including out of season ones. Service was brusque even though there was nobody in line behind us. I think I had higher expectations based on an acquaintance's recommendation, but it feels like they're just the only local ice cream vendor that does enough volume to distribute to restaurants. Flavors were ok but I don't think we'll be back. read more

Purity Ice Cream - Scoop of Sleepers Awake in waffle cone. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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We went there for dinner with family we were visiting. We keep to a Vegan diet and our daughter Vegetarian, while her husband is omniviore. All of were able to get dinner and ice cream treats afterwards. Our Vegan diet is about personal health so we are more flexible than some others might be about the fact that the Vegan burgers and veggies are cooked on the same grill as meat. For the same reasons we did not check to see if the ice cream cones were Vegan. Anyone who is concerned about such details should check and might end up eating elsewhere depending on what they find out. Alternatively, if one orders ice cream in a cup that should be acceptable for most people who keep to a Vegan diet. Our food order tonight: White Bean Lentil Burger: Whole Wheat Roll, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Chipotle aiolin, *Fried Onions, Jalapeno, No Extras Add Side Field Green Salad, honey mustard, No Drink Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad; Fried chicken breast, hard boiled egg, field greens, roma tomato, cucumber, avocado, carrots, choice of dressing Balsamic Vinegrette Dressing White Bean Lentil Burger: Whole Wheat Roll, *Grilled Bell Peppers, *Grilled Mushrooms, *Grilled Onions, No Extras Add Side Field Green Salad, Basalmic, No Drink Black Bean Burger: scratch made vegan black bean burger has a touch of BBQ flavor. Whole Wheat Roll, *Grilled Bell Peppers, *Grilled Mushrooms, *Grilled Onions, Jalapeno, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Add Avocado, Add on Sweet Potato Fries, No Drink Our deserts: Junior Scoop Vegan, Cup, Vegan Chocolate Chunk gf, Junior Scoop Vegan, Cup, Vegan Vanilla Bean gf Junior Scoop, Cup, Black Raspberry Junior Scoop, Cup, Bittersweet, 1 Scoop Vegan, Sugar cone, Vegan Chocolate Chunk gf 2 Scoop, Vegan, Waffle Cone, Vegan Mint Choc Chunk gf, Vegan Wild Berry The vegan burgers are an alternative for those who don't want commercial Vegan burgers. We liked the black bean burger better in terms of texture but both were mushy, and didn't have much flavor. We probably would not get either again. The sweet potato fries were good, not great. The side salads were surprisingly generous. Everyone liked the ice cream. The Vegan ice cream all were very good. It is possible to get Vegan shakes and vegan sundaes,which we did not try tonight. read more

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A fun ice cream shop with a wide variety of flavors (including vegan options)! I haven't had ice cream from a shop since the summer, but have been eager to try Purity Ice Cream. Ordering online was fast and simple, as was pickup. There was a dining area available, but I was just in and out. Be aware of potential parking challenges during busier times of the day. I ordered a pint of ice cream for the freezer, and for the road I ordered one scoop of the chocolate raspberry flavor. Wow! So delicious. Perfect balance of chocolate to raspberry. You might look at the price of a scoop and be hesitant, but the portion was very generous. I thoroughly enjoyed the ice cream, and I am looking forward to enjoying the pint in the freezer! read more

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I came here for their vegan options and I have to say I was really impressed by their fresh unique flavors. The vegan vanilla bean tasted so authentic and we opted to make a shake with this and Oreos for a "cookies and cream" vibe. We also got the mint chocolate chip which wasn't dyed a fake green (very refreshing). The service of the checkout girls was very friendly and inviting. My only feedback is when the man came to deliver my Boston shake he asked what toppings I wanted and rushed through the list without really going through all of them with me. Would have been nice to have all the typical sundae toppings. Also, even though it says vegan make sure to clarify you want non-dairy milk with your shakes if you're vegan. read more

Drive to Ithaca late on a Sunday for concert tickets wanted a snack and google brought us here. Huge ice cream menu! Plenty of already scooped pints! It was a cute shop you can order on tablets or go to the counter. I ordered a triple scoop in a dish. Cont remember all the flavors I chose but it was really delicious! One had praline flavors so good! Another was chocolate with mint and Oreos! Yum! I'll definitely stop back! Sorry no photos but it's ice cream! read more

We stopped because we had wanted ice cream and were seriously looking for something that wasn't a chain, and wasn't the "usual suspects" for good ice cream. I went for a unique one - it was a mint chocolate ice cream w/crushed Oreos - kind of made it taste like a Thin Mint. My only complaint was that the paper stuck to the cone so I had to forego the last bite! My companion opted for traditional - it was a brownie sundae - and it was really yummy - and so much that she couldn't eat it all! Our server was quick and knowledgeable and we so enjoyed sitting outside in the sun! read more

Purity Ice Cream - The brownie sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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Purity has a great selection of non-dairy vegan flavors. They even have vegan waffle cones dipped with chocolate and sprinkles or nuts, which is pretty rare for a nonvegan place. I like the texture of the ice cream, it felt very close to dairy based ice cream, but unfortunately it was totally lacking flavor to me. The chocolate flavor was so mild. A cold treat hits the spot for me on a hot day, but I just can't give 5 stars for the flavor. It didn't taste bad... it just didn't taste like much anything. read more

Great ice cream from packed pints to frozen yogurts. Cones or scoops, banana splits etc. Reasonable prices and polite prompt service. read more

Purity Ice Cream - Main entrance from parking lot - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

A good place to get your icecream! Looks like a vintage diner. Fast service. Tasty icecream. Good vibes. Must visit this hot summer. read more

Purity Ice Cream - 3 scoops - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

I would like to know what changed in the Mocha Chip ice cream? Not only has the texture of the chips changed, but the flavor of the ice cream has changed to a stronger coffee flavor. Very disappointed. Mocha Chip used to be my absolute favorite ice cream. read more

Purity has the best ice cream in town. Do not get scared of the line. It moves quick and wellk worth the wait. All the flavors are great and you won't go wrong with what you choose. read more

Purity Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Such a huge variety of flavors and toppings and fun choices. The staff was helpful and friendly, the atmosphere is fun and adorable! Decent prices and just a lovely little place!! read more

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While the ice cream here is decent, if you're hunting for the crown jewel of Ithaca's frozen treats, head on right over to either Melissa's or Cayuga Lake Creamery as they hold the scepter in that realm--superior quality that could probably make a grown woman cry tears of joy. But hey, it's not all a frosty tragedy here. The seating is plentiful, and the generous hours make this place a bustling hub for students and families alike, always buzzing like a beehive minus the stings. So, if you're nearby and craving a scoop or two, why not? But would I trek across town for it? Probably not! Been here a few times in the evenings, mostly as a backdrop for hanging out with friends. It's the kind of place you go because it's convenient and you want ice cream, not because you're craving an ice cream revelation. read more

We heard this was the place to go for ice cream, so we headed on over. The space is divided between the ice cream and desserts with its own display and line on one side, and a separate side to order hot food. The hot food also has kiosks to place the order. In the middle is a seating area. We tried the classic grilled cheese, fries, fried chicken sandwich, cole slaw, and scoops of the Madigan Mint ice cream (chocolate mint ice cream with Oreos). The ice cream was great, and there were a lot of other intriguing flavors we'd be interested to try in the future. The hot food was pretty tasty and hit the spot. A parking lot is available. read more

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The ice cream and food is always tasty and the service is always super kind. Alexis was so patient and friendly with me on my last visit. It's a neighborhood institution. read more

Loved the vibe of this place and there are amazing flavor options. Sometimes the wait is long but it's well worth it

This place is always bustling with students, families, and locals! With a large menu of unique ice cream flavors, baked goods like donuts and cupcakes, and savory items, there's so many choices to choose from. We got a large ice cream (up to 3 flavors) with a wafer cone. We chose Boomberry (black raspberry ice cream with black cherries, blueberries, & strawberries), Madigan Mint (creamy chocolate mint ice cream loaded with Oreos), and Green Tea. The boomberry was very fruity, as expected. But the fruits were all very frozen and icy and and hard to chew through with the ice cream. It wasn't like when you have strawberries in strawberry ice cream where they're soft and accompany the creamy ice cream. If you like berries, a lot, then maybe this is for you. The Madigan mint was not bad with a chocolate based ice cream and somewhat mild in mint and Oreos. The Green Tea was kinda faint in my opinion, could definitely be made stronger. The green tea flavor gets drowned out a bit by the vanilla based ice cream. Overall, decent ice cream but not really worth the hype. I would like to go back and try their coffee flavored ice cream and baked goods next time though! read more

Purity Ice Cream - Madigan Mint, Green Tea, Boomberry ice cream with Wafer Cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

I've been an ice cream lover for 50+ years and have tried ice cream from all over the U.S. Purity is EASILY the best. I got my first taste of Purity 5 years ago and now it's the only ice cream I get and it's always as excellent as I remember. 100% delicious and creamy. read more

Best burgers! Great dairy free options for ice cream. Everytime we are in Ithaca we stop.

Ice cream, burgers and onion rings are good! The style of decor is just perfect! Nice place to sit and eat with friends. Service can be good, but sometimes just average. read more

So much hype over just ok ice cream. We were in the area and stopped for ice cream. It was just ok and it sadly wasn't worth the ten minute wait. We saw on the way out a bunch of ordering kiosks which had there been a sign pointing them Out we would have used. This is not a place where you can look at the actual ice cream so if you a person that chooses that way this is not the place for you. read more

The service was incredible and the ice cream was delicious! Liam was kind and helpful in every way!

When you get past the factory-like, one way service and taste the unique flavors they have for ice cream, you'll realize that this is a place families have been going for generations. I got the Madigan mint, a chocolate on chocolate mint ice cream stuffed with soften Oreo cookie. It was awesome and something I've been searching for. Most mint ice cream is not chocolate based. One scoop in a cup was plenty for me. My family got the chocolate raspberry and black cherry flavors which were great. There's a burger and fries place in the opposite corner which was a little off to me. Plenty of places to sit. I would go back for sure! read more

Purity Ice Cream - I scoop of madigan mint! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

best milkshakes ever. Shoutout to samantha for being so sweet!!! Highly recommend strawberry milkshake

Visited Ithaca for some hiking. Wife and I decided to have lunch at Purity Ice Cream parlor. I had a cheese burger basket and the wife had a patty melt...both were very tasty and juicy. Just the way I like my burger. After eating we had dessert... ice cream! Friendly atmosphere and courteous hospitality. We will visit here again when in the area. read more

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BITTERsweet chocolate chip ice cream?? I like sweet on sweet... could bittersweet chips be good?? No... not just good - it is DIVINE. So many tiny chips combining with great vanilla. Mmmm! Great milkshakes too... so, it is busy. read more

Wonderful ice cream and great service, especially Alexis. We come here every time we're in Ithaca.

I'm a huge ice cream fan -- maybe even an expert -- this ice cream is rich and creamy and incredibly delicious. Go treat yo self and the family. You can sit indoors or outdoors. If you can't park in the main lot, there's another lot across the street for customers. read more

I have had plenty of ice cream across the country, but this hands down goes into my top 5 ice cream spots. I had the s'mores or campfire ice cream, I don't remember the specific name, and the chocolate base was one of the best I've ever had. There was a long line when I arrived, but it went by fast and the girls at the counter kept the flow going. If you had one choice to stop at in Ithaca for ice cream, definitely try purity read more

Yumyumyummmmmm yum!!! Such great ice cream even in the dead of winter. Go to Purity! Get a cone! Or try a milkshake.

Every time I come here the staff is so kind and warm. The food & ice cream always deliver. Highly recommend the expedition sundae for a group of friends. read more

Always a favorite when I'm in Ithaca. We love the choices available and today I enjoyed the Black Raspberry Ice Cream. The ambiance reminds me of the old mid 20th century restaurants of my youth that were disappearing in the 1970's under the onslaught of "The Scottish Restaurant." read more

Hurricane was terrific! Staff was extremely helpful. Chip came over to make sure everything went well and helped us clean up! Highly recommend. read more

After 20 minutes I am still waiting for my order. Of the five employees behind the counter, maybe one is working while the other talk with each other. I would leave if not with my children. Purity just has lazy staff. Not sure if I will taste the ice cream. read more

Purity's strawberry milkshakes are the gold standard, but if you live in or near Cortland Doug's Fish Fry's are every bit as good.