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    Spotted Duck

    4.7 (217 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Marissa B.

    We had to make our annual visit to Spotted Duck as I had been craving their flavors. We arrived and it was not too busy for a Saturday afternoon. We ordered two flights and were very happy with our flavor selections. The seasonal strawberry rhubarb was a favorite. They do have a lot of flavors available in pints which you can't get in scoops. This was a bit disappointing and we will need to remember to bring a cooler with us next time. As always the grounds were lovely and inviting. We sat close to the ducks which we enjoyed observing while we ate our ice cream. We were given two cups of duck feed with our order and the kids enjoyed interacting with the animals.

    Lina L.

    Truly incredible. Some of the best ice cream my taste buds have ever experienced. We ordered a flight and tried Fleur Bleu, Java Junction, Blueberry Streusel, and Fudgie Wudgie. Fleur Bleu was a standout - light, smooth, with just the right balance of blueberry and lavender. Fudgie Wudgie was also exceptional: rich, dense, and almost brownie-like in texture. Each scoop felt thoughtfully crafted and totally lived up to the hype. The setting made it even better with plenty of outdoor seating, friendly ducks roaming nearby, and even a peacock making an appearance. A delightful treat all around.

    Olivia M.

    Stopped by and the Spotted Duck never fails! Another new favorite flavor on the books: Sweet Corn . It sounds intriguing so we went for it and were not disappointed, love this unique flavor!! The birds were so welcoming and friendly too!

    The men & women of the hour: the ducks!
    Cassie C.

    Ice cream made with... duck eggs? Sometimes things sound too unique to not try and my oh my does this ice cream shop deserve to be on your radar! Spotted Duck has been throned the best spot in NY state and I have to agree with the masses. With their rotating menu of refreshing flavors, friendly staff, and beautiful outdoor seating area, there's no other place I'd recommend more than for a scoop! If you're having trouble deciding between their flavors, have no fear and order a flight! Take a seat with your 4 (or 8!) selected flavors right next to the ducks who make this possible and you might even be lucky enough to have the roaming peacock say hi!

    Flight of flavors on day of our visit.
    Bill R.

    Excellent frozen custard! Wish I lived closer. Very friendly and helpful staff. Plenty of parking and outdoor seating. Recommend a flight to sample all the flavors (unless you already know).

    Kristen H.

    Wow! Super fun find in the finger lakes We splurged and had a flight- a small scoop of 8 flavors! We couldn't choose our favourite they were all so good (note- the duck egg does leave a bit of a coating on the roof of your mouth) Bucolic setting - great place to visit with kids!

    Duck egg info
    Anj H.

    Frozen custard made with duck eggs!!? Yup. $2.50 single scoop $5 double..10 ish flavors; 2 vegan; 2 seasonal ( mint chip and strawberry rubarb) I enjoyed the subtle flavors not overly sweet. The duck egg maybe lends to richness but wasn't a wow factor for me. I LOVE that they serve in real tin ice cream dishes and float cups..with small spoons (swoon). LOVE sitting out back at a picnic table overlooking the ducks and rolling hills. LOVE the ice flight option. Boo, no sample tastes; small scoops; not enough shade seating.. Definitely worth the trip and the 5 minute wait.

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    Kyle H.

    Write this review on a cold winter day because I miss this place. The best ice cream in the US! Organic flavors with aroma of duck eggs. I usually order an ice cream flight with 8 flavors. But if I have to pick, perhaps lavender or vanilla will be the best. The farm is also beautiful and peaceful. I want to spend time here every summer! (O, maybe they heard me and I just learned that they started offering farm stay!)

    Ice cream
    Angela R.

    This spot has been on my bucket list forever, and I finally decided to make the drive. The long trip was totally worth it! The ice creamery has won many awards for its ice cream. There are two menus, one for pint flavors, and one for scoops. There are two lots, so plenty of parking. There wasn't too much of a line when I first arrived, but within half an hour it started filling up and by the time I left it wrapped around the building! The staff is very polite and friendly. I ordered the Keuka flight with fleur bleu (blueberry lavender), sweet corn, real cookies and cream, and salted caramel. You pick up at the window on the side of the building, and my order was ready as soon as I walked around. Very fast service. In back there is a dining area with tons of picnic tables, which overlooks the duck pen. It was so incredibly relaxing to sit at a table, eating my ice cream, listening to the soft quacking of the ducks and watching them wander in the pen. (There were chickens and even a peacock too!) All of the ice creams were incredible. The texture is amazing, very creamy and delicate (but fast melting!) I started with the sweet corn, which was actually my favorite. Very even flavor, a little sweet but also a little savory. The blueberry lavender was floral with a touch of fruity. Salted caramel was rich and solid. The cookies and cream is made not with oreo cookies, but their signature chocolate chip cookies. I doubled back for one scoop of the raspberry lemonade, which was also phenomenal - with a ribbon of lemon curd. There are a ton of wineries on the road leading in, so you could definitely make a day of it. Also, very close to Seneca and Keuka Lakes. Very picturesque and peaceful, family-friendly and dog friendly too. Worth a stop if you're in the area and worth taking the drive if you're not.

    Erica O.

    Beautiful country setting. Simple menu.... Nice selection of flavors This is small batch frozen custard made with local ingredients including duck eggs and contains no additives, etc. No indoor seating, it was a bit cool but a very sunny day. We put on our jackets and enjoyed our treats outside. I had the coffee and the apple crisp custard. The scoops are not big, but the custard is rich, flavorful and creamy and worth a visit.

    Hersh A.

    This is a local, family-owned business that serves delicious frozen custard, which is made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. On my first visit here, I had a good experience. The ordering process was straightforward. There was a long line at the ordering counter, but it was fast moving. The ordering and pick-up windows were separate. The current selection of frozen custard flavors was listed on a board next to the ordering window. The menu of what they offer was also on the wall next to the ordering counter. We got one order of the four-scoops flight and a separate single scoop in a cup. In the four scoops flight, we got a scoop of Raspberry Ripple, Strawberry Rhubarb, Cookies 'n' Cream, and Java Junction and four the separate single scoop, we got Mint Chip. The flavors and the texture were amazing. They were delicious. The flavors were very pronounced and distinct in taste. The texture was creamy. I liked all the flavors we had. My favorites were the Raspberry Ripple and Java Junction. The setting of this ice cream shop is very nice. The back area of the shop is a farm where you can find ducks and a peacock. Their frozen custard recipe uses duck eggs. The back patio has benches for patrons to hang out while enjoying the frozen custard. It's a scenic place. I have only one thing to say that was disappointing to us, which was the scoops size. Not only was the flight scoop size small (tasters portion as expected), but also the regular scoops were the same as the flight size, which I thought was not right. But otherwise, we had no issues. I really liked my visit to Spotted Duck and would go back.

    Hilary K.

    Took my son here today for a Saturday afternoon outing. We shared the flight of 4 and loved everything! Unique flavors and cool atmosphere. We'll be back!

    Keuka Flight of ice cream!!
    Madelyn S.

    Whilst on a trip in Upstate NY, one of my friends that attended Keuka College was very keen on showing me around town. She mentioned the Spotted Duck and said it was a must try! Naturally, we made the time to stop by. There was a bit of a line but fortunately it gave us time to decide what we'd like to try. I ended up opting for the Keuka Flight so I could try a few of their flavors :) After ordering, the ice cream came out pretty quick. We had to receive the order in to go containers since they were a bit close to closing time. We sat at one of the picnic tables in the back and dug in. The ice cream was sooo delicious. It was really creamy and admittedly was a unique experience from other ice cream tastings in my life. While we were sitting at the table, Alejandro the peacock walked by! It was really random but fun. Overall, the ambiance was lovely and only added to the experience. I really enjoyed my time at Spotted Duck and would definitely come back!

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    Outstanding custard! The space is very kid & dog friendly, with ducks, a hen and a peacock (!) on premises during our visit.

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    Such a fun experience!…read more So many fun flavors of icecream and different cheeses! Not to mention the adorable cows!! We tried the flight of 8-- 5 icecreams and 3 cheeses. For icecream we tasted the purple cow, peach cobbler, cookies and cream, black cherry chocolate, and the coffee heath crunch. My favorite was the coffee flavor- unlike other coffee icecreams I've had, this coffee had a much more robust and richer flavor profile. I liked cookies and cram-- always a classic. The cherry flavor was a tad too artificial for my liking. Purple cow was fine- very similar to the Cornell Dairy flavor- both are good though! I liked the peach cobbler flavor though wish there were more of the mix-ins. For cheeses, we tasted the butter garlic cheddar curds, the signature Summit Cheddar, and the plain quark. The garlic cheddar curds were so good, I took a bag home with me! Summit cheddar had a nice nutty flavor, not too 'sharp' though. The quark was interesting... it had a rather mild flavor and interesting texture (similar to boursin). I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it. I also took home a bag of the tomato basil cheese curds which I didn't like as much as the garlic ones. The tomato ones had a very subtle flavor-- too subtle. There was a line when we got there though it moves relatively quickly and is definitely worth the wait! Overall, I had so much fun picking out so many icecreams and cheeses to taste as well as seeing the cows! I would highly recommend Shtayburne Farm!

    Saw this place on Instagram and decided to try it out while on the scenic wine route. Conveniently…read morelocated just past Watkins Glen. A fourth generation dairy farm that excels in cheese and ice cream. We tried the 8 flight. 4 cheeses 4 ice creams. All were delicious. I tried the peach habernero Quark and immediately needed to buy one in the case. Its a super protein and so creamy. I can't wait to pair it with celery sticks for a nice snack. They offer a few coffee drinks as well. I ordered a caramel Americano. Next time I am in the area I will definitely come by again!

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