I am going to call this ice cream location above average. Lots of yummy choices on a hot day…read more I personally love a very good strawberry shake. Grabbed a 32 oz today. Still felt good about myself since I didn't go for the massive 44oz cup. Also, the American pie for 9$ sounded enticing. Several picnic tables and benches were located around the property to enjoy your dessert.

The location is prime in this tiny town and this business has been here forever. The parking is…read morevery limited, and not easily accessible. I'll jump to the amazing ice cream and selection. Tons of flavors and types. Milkshakes, sundaes and even milkshakes with sundaes on top. I had a swirl cone (twist in the south). Wayyyyy bigger and better than anything the south. It was all I could think about after driving 1,000 miles. The employees completely lacked any semblance of personality but that didn't make the ice cream taste any less epic. Overall, parking sucks a lot and maybe the staff could smile once or twice. This location will always be a staple in Richford for many generations to come.

I stopped by purity while in Ithaca and was thrilled with the experience. I had some younger kids…read morewith me and the girl who was helping us, Tessa, was very patient while they tried the samples, even joking with the kids. I got the bulldog crunch ice cream, which was delicious and generously portioned. The 80s vibe was adorable as well. It felt like we were part of the Ithaca family. Definitely reccomend.

Stopped at Purity with the fam during our one day stay in Ithaca. Typical ice cream place, we heard…read moreit was a must do, and we were not disappointed. There was a line but it moved surprisingly quick, however after placing order you do get a number and wait for them to call when your order is up. I got a hot fudge sundae with coconut ice cream and bulldog crunch ice cream, I enjoyed it! Daughter got rainbow sherbert, son got cookie dough. We also got a monster milkshake which was shared by two. Didn't knock my socks off as anything shockingly different, but still was good ice cream! Worth a visit!

This is your classic side of the road ice cream shop and I love it. Obviously the food is great…read morecause it's ice cream, how could it not be. Definitely will be coming back here. One good thing to know is they only take cash or checks.

A go- to place for me and my family every summer. A big plus for me is they stock and sell the…read moremaple syrup made by my favorite Candor farm family!

Great soft serve. Good hard ice cream flavors. We've had sundaes, root beer floats, and more. No…read morecomplaints! Quick good service. Definitely recommend.

Stopped here for some ice-cream today while traveling home from a road trip to Niagara Falls. The…read moresoft serve was fantastic! Great/friendly service, plenty of parking and affordable prices!! The Scoop hits the spot!! Highly recommend!!

Home-made soft-serve and sorbet! Great flavors!…read more We found Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream shortly after lunch. (Jul 2026) We had to try their ice cream bars: homemade lemon chocolate chip ice cream, with a coat of crumbled lemon cookies, half-dipped in homemade dark-chocolate shell! Clever and delicious! We also had a dish of homemade Blueberry Guava sorbet! Intense red-purple color and sweet frozen flavor! Great summer treats! We ate faster than they melted :-)

Cute seasonal ice cream spot in Ithaca!…read more Located in downtown- the line can get pretty long in the evenings- even on weekdays. Cash only so be prepared. I am partial to soft serve but have tried both their hard icecream and soft serve. I prefer their soft serve but wish they had more flavors. I tried the classic chocolate twist and the two berry twist soft serves. In the two berry twist, I didn't like the pink flavor- it was too icy and more like a sorbet/dole whip than true soft serve. I liked the purple flavor thought! Overall, I still frequent Sweet Melissa's for softserve close to Cornell! Would recommend!

As the name suggests, this little shop is right off of US RT 11 and easily missable if you're not…read morepaying attention. But I urge you to pay attention because within the walls of this shop is the sweetest staff serving us great frozen desserts to help you fend off the summer heat. With their reasonable prices you'll be tempted to get more than what you originally came for -- and I say, do it!

We've hit pretty much every ice cream stand in Cortland and Tompkins Counties, and several in…read moreBroome and Chenango. This shop stands with the best of them and is the best in Cortland County. It compares favorably with the Big Dipper in Apalachin, and in fact now gives you more for your money. Service is great, as is the shaded dining area.

Great spot for soft serve, just a short drive away from Cornell!…read more I tried the red velvet soft serve and really enjoyed it. It didn't taste like red velvet cake at all... it just kind of tasted like vanilla, with a hint of chocolate maybe? Nonetheless, the color is fun and I liked it. A very cute spot for icecream. Quite a few picnic tables to sit at although only one is shaded so it can get pretty hot. There is also a drive through which is nice! Lots of flavor options! Overall, I would recommend!

I'd been wanting to check out Frosty Cow for a while and I finally got the chance to go with my…read moregirlfriend and a friend... except none of us actually ordered anything. And no, we didn't see any cows either. Strike one. The second time was more eventful. I went with a different group of friends, and this time we did get ice cream and see the cows. (Let me be clear: the cows are not part of the official Frosty Cow experience, but somehow, they're always part of the story.) They're just... there. Big, red-eyed, slightly intimidating cows, chilling nearby like unofficial mascots. We got lowkey scared at first, but of course, that didn't stop us from taking a ridiculous amount of photos. It's unpredictable, though; Another time we drove past, and the cows were nowhere to be found. So if you're planning your visit around cow sightings, maybe call ahead and ask, "Are the cows out tonight?" Totally normal question. As for the ice cream, it's definitely worth the hype. We got the Fruity Pebbles flavor, which was creamy and nostalgic in the best way. My girlfriend found it a little too milky for her taste, but I loved how rich and dairy-forward it was. The cereal bits gave that perfect crunchy finish. All in all, whether you're in it for the ice cream or just hoping for cows, Frosty Cow is a fun little stop worth checking out.

On the way home to Syracuse, I stopped for dinner at Spiedie Rib Pit (a banger of a place) and…read moredecided to grab some ice cream after and found this place just up the street. This place screams summer: fun illuminated ice cream sign, little leaguers eating at the picnic tables up front, and the fluorescent lights buzzing above as you ordered. I got a blizzard/flurry/whatever they called it and the ice cream was excellent. The order came out fast and they kept the line moving. Happy to say I'd stop back here anytime!

Since switching to the new owner , the quality has gone down hill. The vanilla soft serve doesn't…read moreeven taste like vanilla anymore . There is zero flavor. I've heard this from others too so it's not just me. I miss the old hand written signs inside and the great tasting ice cream they use to have, all that nostalgia is gone ....

Cute hole-in-the-wall!…read more Closer to Cornell than the Frosty Cow! Lots of flavor options, but sad you can't get more than one flavor. I tried the custard and it was delicious! Not as eggy tasting as I expected... actually not eggy tasting at all. Still creamy and sweet. Large portions. Also tried the cotton candy hard icecream which was good but not my type of flavor. Make sure to check out the toad tire garden when you're here! A few benches in the garden for sitting too. Overall, I would recommend! Not quite as polished as the Frosty Cow, but it has its own Ithacan charm about it.

This little ice cream stand/shop is a hidden treasure! I thoroughly enjoyed, thank youread more

Tasty ice cream and a big menu of flavor choices! The staff is nice and quick to get the orders…read moreout. They have a soft serve flavor that changes frequently. We have seen Watermelon and vanilla twist, Strawberry and lemonade twist, etc. Their serving sizes are good and prices are reasonable. They have picnic tables out back if you want to sit and enjoy your ice cream.

Pretty sure this is the same ownership as super cream in homer. Service here is insanely fast and…read morethe ice cream is amazing. Highly recommend