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cute place. Walked in seemed like nobody was there and then a girl came out from behind. Nothing really jumped out at me. So I just ordered a simple blue raspberry ice. The girl served us and quickly disappeared back behind wherever she was. The ice tasted very artificial. not impressed at all.
Had a sweet treat at Spoons Ice Cream today. The shop is located in a quaint and dainty shopping center with a few outdoor seating. Inside, the vibe is very girly and bright. Ambiance rate 7/10. The staff were nice and service was quick. Service/staff rate: 6.5/10. My friends and I ordered... 1. Lil Blue Panda: This flavor consisted of sugar cookie with chocolate cookie pieces. It had a nice, sweet taste to it. I added peanut butter drizzle to enhance the flavor. Rate 7/10. 2. Trash Can: This flavor included different kinds of chocolate and candy pieces. The vanilla base it had was very overpowering and bland at the same time. Rate 5/10. 3. Birthday Cake: This flavor had a great birthday cake taste with lots of confetti and sprinkles. Fudge was added to enhance its flavor. Rate 9/10. It's important to note that they didn't have brownie bites or cookie dough toppings which was unfortunate. Overall, this place offers some unique and basic ice cream flavors, but nothing exceptional.
Finally got to try here since am never around when it's open while in the area. The service here is very quick and to the point, but nothing welcoming or appreciative to customers, for their visit. The cannoli sundae was a real treat, like have a deconstructed cannoli in sundae form with two actual cannolis on top. I appreciate the creativity of a cannoli made two ways. That said it was on point and will have try other sundaes and those ice cream sandwiches looked incredible in cooler there. I will give it to this place for having a lot rare flavor combinations here and plenty of non dairy to try.
Spoons sells premium ice cream and mostly sticks to the basics insofar as flavors. I have enjoyed those basics (such as vanilla, strawberry, pistachio) more so than the atypical flavors (such as cannoli and birthday cake). Not a particularly warm and fuzzy environment, the deer-in-the-headlights / mostly teenaged staff seems perpetually tense, rarely smiles and generally races through every transaction. Efficiency does not make for much of an experience, however. No one asks you "how are you doing today?" and rarely does one sense even a flicker of recognition from the staff. But Spoons is in Eastdale Village--a real estate development project attempting to project small town/community via the use of consistent store facades, resistance to chain stores, and social media marketing. Spoons lacks in "Ice Cream Shop 101" consistency (meaning, procedures are not performed the same way, every time, regardless of who is working) basics such as packing pint and quart cartons high and tight, writing the name of the flavor on the lid, offering bags with purchases, and remembering to say "thank you." A few weeks ago when I went an entirely different flavor than I asked for was packed into the pint container. Not a problem because I rarely encounter an ice cream flavor I do not like. But I was given the wrong flavor. If you go to Spoons regularly, pick up a frequent buyer punch card by the register. No one who rings up a transaction for you there will ever tell you about the punch card and I only discovered it by accident. Every other store (wine, coffee, olive oil, and yes, ice cream) that has a reward/punch card tends to tell you about it ad nauseam ("do you have a punch card? do you need a punch in your punch card?") during a transaction. The practice is typically encouraged by store owners and managers because it promotes repeat business: no customer likes to leave cash on the table and that is what a punch card with even just one punch is. It is mystifying that Spoons never mentions it. No indoor seating, this is not a place you linger. If you want to sit down, there are some tables outside overlooking the small green. Call ahead during the off-season: hours inconsistent. Overall: Solid, if indistinct, premium ice cream; prices on the high side; service bordering on automaton; ambience = "please put something--anything--on the walls." 5/10/24: A "thank you for your patronage" or a "we're sorry we did not live up to your expectations" response would have sufficed but who am I to begrudge a shop owner the opportunity to editorialize? Why seek a profile in a local media outlet or buy an ad when one can expand on one's preferred topics (e.g. "waffle cones") by piggybacking on a customer's review? I particularly enjoyed the clever "sandwich approach" to review response: the bread (first & last paragraph) = standard "response-to-review" bonhomie while the filling (middle paragraphs) = what one really wants to say. As far as credit card transaction processing fees, most merchants pay from 1.5% to 3.5% to credit card companies. Merchants generally consider that an operating cost & bake it into the cost to the consumer. Some merchants choose to add a processing fee to customers using credit cards (as opposed to cash). I assume this is what the owner is referring to. Considering I always pay cash (& leave the balance in the tip jar) I do not pay attention to Spoons' policies on credit card use. Overall, the credit card fee topic is a moving target & there will be many changes far beyond Alyssa & Marco. The hay-day of consumer credit card reward points is likely sunsetting since Congress has reward points in its crosshairs (2022 "Credit Card Competition Act"). Consumer reward points are funded by merchants paying credit card transaction fees & once there is some resolution to this legislation, a party will absorb fees...the "who" or "how" has yet to be determined. As far as the cost of ice cream to the consumer & YOY increases in cost of goods, I cannot speak beyond my own experience with Spoons, but I did notice that their pints recently increased from $7.50 to $8.00. One can still see the former prices on the Spoons site. ("Quick! Get into the site & edit the menu!") I appreciate the "hope to see you again" closing. Considering I am a "regular"--that is, I have been going to Spoons about every 2 weeks for the last 18 month & about 1x a month during Fall/Winter & I particularly enjoy Spoons' vanilla, strawberry, & pistachio) & I see one of the owners every 3rd visit or so, those hopes to see me again will absolutely be fulfilled. Maybe one of these days they will greet me with something akin to "welcome back," or at the very least some sign of recognition will be directed toward me. PS: I did learn something new via this response: when one designs an approximately 4' x 7' neon sign (aka "aesthetic") make sure the hashtag is either A) unobscured by those who pose in front of it or 2) integrated into the neon.
The ice cream is delicious and you get a decent scoop. Hubby really enjoyed his ice cream. He had a hankering for pistachio and he was fully satisfied lol I ordered the vegan apple ice cream. The ice cream itself is delicious and creamy. I am told that they make it with oat milk...my favorite non-dairy. I'm not a huge fan of the apple but I look forward to when they make other flavors non-dairy. Hint hint...Spoons...I like chocolate! The shop is super clean and they have a ton of flavors. You will not be disappointed.
This place is great to escape the summer heat and looking for something to cool off with. They have a lot of different flavors and soft serve on the menu, a lot of the flavors are also pretty unique. The people working there are also very friendly, definitely a must go to place for the summer!
Good tasting milkshakes. More pleasing aesthetically more than anything though. Prices were also a bit shocking for the area. Almost reminded us of a black tap trendy milkshake. Taste wise wasn't incredibly unique.
So glad we got to try this ice cream spot before autumn creeps up. Firstly, loved this new little Eastdale community. Super cute store fronts and a lovely area with turf for the kiddies to run and corn hole too! Lots of yummy ice cream flavors, fresh tasting dairy and reasonable prices. A lot of instagrammable milkshakes (including the s'mores one we tried!). I personally would stick to just getting a scoop or two because the flavors are amazing stand alone and very filling. Special mention to the coffee flavor as well as the Cookie Monster. Another high note was the lovely staff- so friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to visit again!
6 months ago
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Spoons Ice Cream A.
Thank you so much, Connie! It’s nice to have a warm welcome!
11 months ago
Welp, on this warm November day in New York... yes warm, I enjoyed a medium cone from Spoons Ice Cream. The bottom scoop was mint chip and the top was cookies and cream. I love that the mint chip was green. The cookies a cream had large chunks of cookie. It was my favorite flavor. The mint chip gave a dairy water ice vibe. It even sure I'm describing it well. But, I'd definitely go back for the cookies and cream. The store was tiny and cute. It does give off a basic vibe, but if it delivers exactly what they say, ice cream. There is a nice outdoor area, and there is a few tables as well. read more
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30 days ago
cute place. Walked in seemed like nobody was there and then a girl came out from behind. Nothing really jumped out at me. So I just ordered a simple blue raspberry ice. The girl served us and quickly disappeared back behind wherever she was. The ice tasted very artificial. not impressed at all. read more
29 days ago
1 year ago
Had a sweet treat at Spoons Ice Cream today. The shop is located in a quaint and dainty shopping center with a few outdoor seating. Inside, the vibe is very girly and bright. Ambiance rate 7/10. The staff were nice and service was quick. Service/staff rate: 6.5/10. My friends and I ordered... 1. Lil Blue Panda: This flavor consisted of sugar cookie with chocolate cookie pieces. It had a nice, sweet taste to it. I added peanut butter drizzle to enhance the flavor. Rate 7/10. 2. Trash Can: This flavor included different kinds of chocolate and candy pieces. The vanilla base it had was very overpowering and bland at the same time. Rate 5/10. 3. Birthday Cake: This flavor had a great birthday cake taste with lots of confetti and sprinkles. Fudge was added to enhance its flavor. Rate 9/10. It's important to note that they didn't have brownie bites or cookie dough toppings which was unfortunate. Overall, this place offers some unique and basic ice cream flavors, but nothing exceptional. read more
5 months ago
6 months ago
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Spoons Ice Cream A.
Thank you so much, we agree that Declan is a real gem!
Finally got to try here since am never around when it's open while in the area. The service here is very quick and to the point, but nothing welcoming or appreciative to customers, for their visit. The cannoli sundae was a real treat, like have a deconstructed cannoli in sundae form with two actual cannolis on top. I appreciate the creativity of a cannoli made two ways. That said it was on point and will have try other sundaes and those ice cream sandwiches looked incredible in cooler there. I will give it to this place for having a lot rare flavor combinations here and plenty of non dairy to try. read more
2 years ago
Spoons sells premium ice cream and mostly sticks to the basics insofar as flavors. I have enjoyed those basics (such as vanilla, strawberry, pistachio) more so than the atypical flavors (such as cannoli and birthday cake). Not a particularly warm and fuzzy environment, the deer-in-the-headlights / mostly teenaged staff seems perpetually tense, rarely smiles and generally races through every transaction. Efficiency does not make for much of an experience, however. No one asks you "how are you doing today?" and rarely does one sense even a flicker of recognition from the staff. But Spoons is in Eastdale Village--a real estate development project attempting to project small town/community via the use of consistent store facades, resistance to chain stores, and social media marketing. Spoons lacks in "Ice Cream Shop 101" consistency (meaning, procedures are not performed the same way, every time, regardless of who is working) basics such as packing pint and quart cartons high and tight, writing the name of the flavor on the lid, offering bags with purchases, and remembering to say "thank you." A few weeks ago when I went an entirely different flavor than I asked for was packed into the pint container. Not a problem because I rarely encounter an ice cream flavor I do not like. But I was given the wrong flavor. If you go to Spoons regularly, pick up a frequent buyer punch card by the register. No one who rings up a transaction for you there will ever tell you about the punch card and I only discovered it by accident. Every other store (wine, coffee, olive oil, and yes, ice cream) that has a reward/punch card tends to tell you about it ad nauseam ("do you have a punch card? do you need a punch in your punch card?") during a transaction. The practice is typically encouraged by store owners and managers because it promotes repeat business: no customer likes to leave cash on the table and that is what a punch card with even just one punch is. It is mystifying that Spoons never mentions it. No indoor seating, this is not a place you linger. If you want to sit down, there are some tables outside overlooking the small green. Call ahead during the off-season: hours inconsistent. Overall: Solid, if indistinct, premium ice cream; prices on the high side; service bordering on automaton; ambience = "please put something--anything--on the walls." 5/10/24: A "thank you for your patronage" or a "we're sorry we did not live up to your expectations" response would have sufficed but who am I to begrudge a shop owner the opportunity to editorialize? Why seek a profile in a local media outlet or buy an ad when one can expand on one's preferred topics (e.g. "waffle cones") by piggybacking on a customer's review? I particularly enjoyed the clever "sandwich approach" to review response: the bread (first & last paragraph) = standard "response-to-review" bonhomie while the filling (middle paragraphs) = what one really wants to say. As far as credit card transaction processing fees, most merchants pay from 1.5% to 3.5% to credit card companies. Merchants generally consider that an operating cost & bake it into the cost to the consumer. Some merchants choose to add a processing fee to customers using credit cards (as opposed to cash). I assume this is what the owner is referring to. Considering I always pay cash (& leave the balance in the tip jar) I do not pay attention to Spoons' policies on credit card use. Overall, the credit card fee topic is a moving target & there will be many changes far beyond Alyssa & Marco. The hay-day of consumer credit card reward points is likely sunsetting since Congress has reward points in its crosshairs (2022 "Credit Card Competition Act"). Consumer reward points are funded by merchants paying credit card transaction fees & once there is some resolution to this legislation, a party will absorb fees...the "who" or "how" has yet to be determined. As far as the cost of ice cream to the consumer & YOY increases in cost of goods, I cannot speak beyond my own experience with Spoons, but I did notice that their pints recently increased from $7.50 to $8.00. One can still see the former prices on the Spoons site. ("Quick! Get into the site & edit the menu!") I appreciate the "hope to see you again" closing. Considering I am a "regular"--that is, I have been going to Spoons about every 2 weeks for the last 18 month & about 1x a month during Fall/Winter & I particularly enjoy Spoons' vanilla, strawberry, & pistachio) & I see one of the owners every 3rd visit or so, those hopes to see me again will absolutely be fulfilled. Maybe one of these days they will greet me with something akin to "welcome back," or at the very least some sign of recognition will be directed toward me. PS: I did learn something new via this response: when one designs an approximately 4' x 7' neon sign (aka "aesthetic") make sure the hashtag is either A) unobscured by those who pose in front of it or 2) integrated into the neon. read more
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Jamie D.
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The ice cream is delicious and you get a decent scoop. Hubby really enjoyed his ice cream. He had a hankering for pistachio and he was fully satisfied lol I ordered the vegan apple ice cream. The ice cream itself is delicious and creamy. I am told that they make it with oat milk...my favorite non-dairy. I'm not a huge fan of the apple but I look forward to when they make other flavors non-dairy. Hint hint...Spoons...I like chocolate! The shop is super clean and they have a ton of flavors. You will not be disappointed. read more
2 years ago
This place is great to escape the summer heat and looking for something to cool off with. They have a lot of different flavors and soft serve on the menu, a lot of the flavors are also pretty unique. The people working there are also very friendly, definitely a must go to place for the summer! read more
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So glad we got to try this ice cream spot before autumn creeps up. Firstly, loved this new little Eastdale community. Super cute store fronts and a lovely area with turf for the kiddies to run and corn hole too! Lots of yummy ice cream flavors, fresh tasting dairy and reasonable prices. A lot of instagrammable milkshakes (including the s'mores one we tried!). I personally would stick to just getting a scoop or two because the flavors are amazing stand alone and very filling. Special mention to the coffee flavor as well as the Cookie Monster. Another high note was the lovely staff- so friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to visit again! read more
3 years ago
So yummy. Also had a mi nice mouse ice team cake made for my daughters birthday. Turned out beautifully. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
The cutest shop owned by two sisters who have done a great job creating the perfect ice cream shop and cafe. So many flavors - including choices for people with dietary needs - and lots of topping options. It's also in the cutest little town square area of a development with lots of outdoor seating. We will definitely be back! read more
6 years ago
This place is absolutely incredible!!! The milkshake I had was amazing, so so just wow!!! It's such a cute and quaint little place, I'll definitely be coming back again!!! read more
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Thank you for your kind words and for supporting our small business,…
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46 Eastdale Ave N
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
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