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!

Came here for ice cream and oh my gosh was it delicious! So creamy and a large portion size too…read more In addition to ice cream by the scoop, there are also full coolers of ice cream and other desserts to go, as well as apparel and other fun things. The students were friendly too, and there were plenty of tables that were clean too. I'd love to come back here again the next time I'm in town.

This place has a soft space in my heart, so that might skew my review. As an alum, I spent too much…read moretime here during my undergrad days. After not being there for a while, this was legitimately my first stop on campus when visiting. Went straight from the airport and got some scoops. Even on days when the temperature dipped below zero, I found myself wanting ice cream from Dairy Bar when I was a student. Years later, I'm happy to say that the flavors were still as good as I hoped. There are times when nostalgia can carry or elevate a memory of something, and luckily, nostalgia aside, I very much enjoyed my ice cream here. Pro tip for those who might not know: they serve limited flavors of the same Cornell-made ice cream in dining halls. They also serve it during the buffets at Statler Hotel. I love the different flavors, and would eat it at any time of day.

Delicious ice cream and great service! So many flavors to…read morechoose from it's so tough! Need to try the other food next time!

This place is awesome. We came one night for dessert and another night for dinner…read more Both were delicious. Ambiance: 5/5 It is a fun & lively diner style place. Ice cream on one side and food on the other. The seating are was very clean and plentiful. Ordering is easy (except when deciding what flavor ice cream to get). Service: 5/5 Everyone was kind & helpful. There is always someone cleaning the dining area. Food: 5/5 The ice cream is delicious. There are so many flavors and options on the menu. For the dining options, we chose hamburgers & fries and they were so good. If you want a no nonsense burger, come here. We will definitely be back!

First time to visit Crossroads. Food was very good, server was professional and friendly…read more Restaurant appeared clean and efficient. Will definitely be back. Thank you!

Hmmm their food is good. Jay does a great job with his menu and prices. I enjoy it every time.read more

Speaking from the farmers market experience…read more... The lemonade is incredible! Fresh squeezed lemons are always used, and I love that the strawberry lemonade is made with a fresh purée.

The best ice cream in Ithaca, and that is saying something in a town known for great ice cream. The…read morelocation south of Ithaca is worth the drive, but check to be sure it's open first. I think he's at the Ithaca Farmer's Market, too. Unusual flavors give Dennis' creations the edge. Black Jack is one of my faves, but the gingersnap is a close second. Honestly, they are all fabulous.

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.

Love this place! I normally just get a vanilla chocolate twist cone but felt brave today and tried…read moresomething new. It had all the flavors I was craving (chocolate, peanut butter, nuts). So glad I was adventurous. I now have a favorite sundae! Friendly folks and great service as always.

Dryden Creamery is a cute little ice cream place with the whole kawaii thing going on. You got your…read moreusual ice cream shop stuff, but your options also include boba, pork buns, and cute emoji pillows. I didn't try any of the food because apparently my exciting ice cream order as a boring old adult is now just a vanilla malt milkshake, but it hit the spot! The best part is that they give you a boba straw with your milkshake. This should be required everywhere. Tiny milkshake straws are a crime against...milkshakes. If you brought your dog, they also have a walk-up window and pup cups for your pup. It's hard to screw up a vanilla malt milkshake, but the unique concept, friendly atmosphere, and nice people working there easily earned five stars. I was only visiting Dryden, but this place deserved a quick shoutout!

Had a rough day and wanted to treat myself. Super cute inside and fabulous staff. I'm not a huge…read morehard ice cream lover, but the dark chocolate raspberry truffle was devine. I will return soon to try the bubble tea, more my speed.

Delicious as always. Travel to their Interlaken location on the west side of Cayuga Lake. Admire…read morethe lazy bumblebees that mosy around prior to entering the building. The interior is the same as always, while the available flavors are unpredictable, but a taste makes everything right in the world. Their flavor menu has been updated to indicate which flavors contain gluten and which ones don't. They also now have a protocol for those with strict gluten allergies. This time it was spring, so they didn't have my favorite Jalepeno Popper this time around. But they did have Lavender. For the second and third scoops we got Pistachio, followed by Butter Pecan. As a reminder, they use 14 percent buttermilk, and their ice cream emphasizes FLAVOR over sugar. Despite the high fat content, their ice cream doesn't feel heavy while you're eating it. Take that as a warning, since you might feel it after you consume too much. The Lavender was fantastically floral. The Pistachio was like eating Pistachios. Each flavor is exactly as described. Previously, I had also gotten my coworkers ice cream from here several years prior. Hand-packed into pints, you'll need a serious amount of self-control to avoid finishing them in a single sitting. They've also opened up a location in DeWitt Mall on the Seneca Street side of the commons.

Right down the road from Fingerlakes Cider is a small shop with an outside window and pickup. A…read moredecent number of flavors available, and the portion sizes are decent, so even though a local told us the prices were a bit high, I found the price to portion size about right. I ordered pistachio, and there were a ton of pistachios in it, although it was green which to me means they put artificial colors in their ice cream, and it was a bit heavy for me. My friend got the peanut butter ripple flavor, and he said it was good. There were quite a few places to sit and enjoy the ice cream outside, including a shaded park.

Laurie's has become a staple for lunch with my mother and I. Everything we have ordered has been…read morehot, presentation was good, and all the staff has been accommodating and very friendly. Staff has been open to special order . The dining area is very comfortable and outdoor seating was a great addition. I recommend a trip to Laurie's should be in your future. 5 out of 5 in my book!!!! ( prayers for Chet also!!

Love this place. Great ice cream but great lunch/dinner food too! They have pup cups too, great…read moreplace to bring the whole fam and dogs too.