As a professional pastry chef, I would like to write a professional opinion about the quality of…read moreice cream at Tasty Treat. First of all, the name says it all. The ice cream is not overly sweet, it is simply tasty. The owner helped us and let us try a few flavors. The birthday cake flavor, toasted almond, and cotton candy. All were stand out flavors! More so, the texture was remarkably good for house made ice cream. Anyone can make ice cream, but only a true pro can get it the right consistency, with a proper mouth feel, and balance the sugar. The owner is a down to earth nice man. He is very pleasant and should be very proud of what he does. My husband had the soft serve pistachio/Berry twist. Boy, was that good! I tasted some and the pistachio flavor comes through nicely. I was really worried at first look because when you have dark colors like some of the flavors have, all you taste is food coloring. This is not the case at Tasty Treat. I don't know how he does it, but there are no overpowering tastes in what I tried. This business is a very unassuming stand alone building in a quaint residential neighborhood, but it is so close to the 90. So, no excuse not to briefly exit the Thruway and get a great cup of ice cream! He offers an array of toppings, but I opted to forego any topping on my cotton candy sundae. I just got the ice cream, whipped cream, nuts, and cherry. Try it. The flavor and greatness of the ice cream itself comes through. Next time, we will try some of the food he offers. I trust that will be nice too.

Used to bring my son here for ice cream when he was little haven't been in quite some time. This…read moreis definitely a quintessential ice cream stand in North Utica and one of the few places you can still get homemade Italian Lemon Ice. My only wish was the lemon ice wasn't as sweet and a bit more tart but it was still good. They have outdoor seating so we took advantage of the beautiful weather and ate our ice outside. Would definitely come back and this time won't wait so long to come back.

In an area with several ice cream options to choose from, don't sleep on Byrne Dairy! They have…read morefantastic soft serve, twists, and several hard ice cream flavors, too. I've gone in before for a breakfast sandwich and they aren't too shabby either! They also have several other lunch items to choose from like fries, nuggets, and mozzarella sticks. Any time I've gone in, the staff have been so nice and friendly. The store itself is easy to navigate, clean, and has plenty of snack options. Stop by their ice cream window; you won't regret it!

They had tea and salad options their lovely milk products great sandwiches and awesome staff...love…read morethis place

Wow! Walking distance to a bunch of hotels. A great selection of ice creams and creative sundaes…read more The portions are huge! Come with an appetite.

What can be better on a warm summer night ? Ice Cream.... My favorite dessert. Great end to a…read moregreat evening with friends and was happy they offered soft serve custard along with hard serve flavors. For those not into ice cream they do offer slushes. Tables were available and they had a pretty steady influx of ice cream officiotos

No inside seating and just a couple picnic tables.. but who cares when you have 5 star soft serve…read morelarge portion ice cream. Don't let the old building fool you .. the inside is very clean, the people are wonderful and the ice cream will bring you back again and again. The soft fat fat yogurt is the best I have had. We tried a hot dog and it was a tasty Hofmans's dog on a toasted bun.. I get the cheeseburg with works.. it's a perfect burger with just the right amount of sauces, and stuff on it. Takes 6 minutes to get one.. .. very delicious.

I'd passed this place countless times but finally stopped for some ice cream tonight. There was no…read moreline and service was quick. They had some good flavors and offerings but as soon as I saw the pistachio/black raspberry twist soft serve, I knew I had to have it. It was delicious and I already can't wait to go back for another. They do have tables out back to sit at if you're staying. It's a simple spot, but a convenient spot for some great ice cream.

The Pistachio Cream is delicious and made in house. This place never disappoints. The staff are…read moreamazing and always make you feel welcoming and appreciated. Thank you all. Thank you Joseph!

My family and I stopped here for coffee on our way back from visiting colleges. The shop is located…read morein an old bank, which gives it a really unique look and feel. I ordered a cappuccino, which was just okay, my wife had an iced coffee and thought it was okay as well, and my kids ordered hot chocolate, which they described as "mid." I had pretty high expectations, but the drinks were underwhelming, so despite the memorable setting, this felt more like a novelty stop than a coffee shop I'd go out of my way to revisit.

Decent pizza and good service. Expensive inside. Full service and free air so its a good deal.read more

Was surprised with how good the pizza here is, ordered a slice once and came back another three…read moretimes afterwards and even got a full pizza once. The cheese is stringy and yummy, dough is thin with a thick doughy crust, I'm not a picky pizza eater or prefer it made a certain way so this is good pizza whenever I'm in the mood for it

I usually like to jot down a few notes when I hit up a business, just so I remember what to write…read moreabout in my review later. I'm only sharing this because the note I left myself after eating at Nicky Doodles was: "Utica, bitches." That's right. This is Utica. It's technically New Hartford I guess, but it's as close to Utica as I've ever really gotten. And you know what? I'd come back. Nicky Doodles is basically just a roadside burger stand. It's not fancy, but it hits the spot. I had a burger, my kids had chicken fingers, and we all had fries and ice cream. And all of it tasted good, and it was served up by some nice girls in the window. There's nothing I'd like to change except the fact that one of my kids just seems to use food as a spoon for ketchup. Maybe she'll grow out of it?

Adding photo of my recent order of cheese fries. They were exactly as expected and delish.read more

1st time stopping here . I drive to Syracuse a few times a week and always looking for a new spot …read more I searched BBQ and this came up. Food is give it a 3 , price and service is give it a 5 . A cheap quick place to grab a sandwich. Looks like outdoor dining, windows to order from . I got the hot dog with the works , and the roast beef sandwich. Both were like $5 each . I love my condiments but the hot dog had so much stuff on it , the hot dog was lost somewhere in that pile . It was so soggy it was almost impossible to eat . The roast beef sandwich was the better of the two, I've had $15 sandwiches that's not as good , it's on a small burger bun with over an inch of meat and sauce , also a mess , but that's why it's $5 ! So good . Also a little messy . But tasty ! There was a line , but there quick to fill the orders , give it a try !

I love places like this! I got a burger and Mac salad, and my husband had hot dogs and fries…read more Everything was really good. Will have to come back for bbq and ice cream!

Old type of diner. Was welcomed with a friendly smile. They have plenty of tables but I sat at the…read morecounter with my friend just to do like old times. Had the "Homerun" breakfast. My friend had the "Pinch Hit" if I recall the name. Very good and plentiful for an affordable price. Huge portion of pancakes. I drink my coffee black and it was very good. Will definitely go back.

Good flavor on the omelette but the home fries are deep fried tasteless potato cubes. Service is…read moregreat.

Haven't been in a while but this is one of my favorites to grab some light flaky chicken tenders…read morefrom. While they also serve hot dogs and hamburgers the chicken tenders and chicken sandwich by far are the best. Chicken is tender and juicy which elevates this entree to the next level. Restaurant the minute you walk in reminds me of my high school years complete with school cafeteria chairs, pictures of Charlie's Angels on the wall, a tv with looped shows from the 70's and 80's... Brings back a lot of nostalgic memories walking in. Only compliant is that serving sizes have gotten smaller but some really great food . Highly recommend this trip down memory lane

Rick's Famous Burger was such a great experience! The music was great, and the service was friendly…read moreand welcoming from the moment I walked in. The food was delicious . I ordered the double cheeseburger, and it was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The onion rings were nicely cooked and crispy, and the Oreo shake was so good, even though I didn't get a picture of it. The decor was really nice too, with a fun old-school vibe. I would definitely recommend stopping by!