Incredible frozen desserts handmade onsite! You can watch the ice creams, sorbets and gelato being…read moremade! The people are super friendly and it is located within the Chucksters complex of buildings. Delicious and affordable at under $3 per cone/cup! We have tried many shops in the area and this is the richest, creamiest and freshest around the Bing area!!!

The best homemade ice cream In the area! The staff we're very friendly and nice even letting us try…read morefreshly made ice cream just because he wanted to share it with somebody. I get the feeling he loves his craft and it definitely comes through in the ice cream.

Let me tell you, Yelpers, there's a reason why Carol's has a rare nearly 5.0 rating from 70…read morereviewers as of today. Or perhaps I should say "reasons" why. To start, this place has such a genuine small-town vibe, it's almost surreal. Live music, artwork from locals, the hand-lettered signs on the bakery items on display. I've made it a custom to stop in Owego about once a year, although I missed it last year. This year, I went about 20 miles (each way) out of my way to visit this gem of a coffee, sandwich, and bake shop. I found a parking space right in front, and immediately the live singer/guitarist could be heard from a speaker at the front door, but unobtrusively, delivering a very professional sounding "Brown Eyed Girl." I think that was the same song he was singing when I last visited two years ago. I was greeted by the staff like I had only been away two days, and the singer glanced my way and nodded a welcome as though he, too, remembered me. The coffee mug is perhaps the largest I've ever seen, and the DaVinci egg salad sandwich was also generously executed (recommendation: spring for the olives for an extra 25 cents). On the way out, I picked up two Dream Bars (a peanut butter and a coconut) to prolong the Carol's experience for just a bit. Yes, there's a reason, too, why they're called Dream Bars.

Stopped by Carol's Coffee & Art Bar as part of a recent visit to Owego. I'm definitely a fan any…read morecafe or similar space that integrates art into their environment, and there were quite a variety of lovely pieces at Carol's - many by the owner, but also included are other local artists. The menu, of course, also has "Carol's Favorite 'Comfort Food' Sandwiches" on the menu, all named after famous artists. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I'm a huge Van Gogh fan, so I ordered the "Van Gogh" sandwich that comes with oven roasted turkey breast layered on sourdough bread and lettuce, tomato, and mayo. The sandwich was good, but I have to say that proportions of the ingredients felt a bit off. I also noticed during the prep of my plate that the chips came from opening a bag (a bulk version similar to ripple chips you'd just buy at the store). In a cafe space like this, you can't necessarily expect people to be making everything from scratch... but I think it's just helpful to note to keep expectations in line. The drink that I ordered was made well (their beverage selection is at the very back of the menu). You can definitely tell that this is a community space, and it seemed like a number of locals filtered in throughout the lunch. There are notes on the tables that advise of a 90 minute limit for sitting at the table (not something I've ever actually seen before), and there's wifi available for use by customers. Perhaps an awkward experience was just related to the overall service? You grab a menu and choose your table if you're dining in, but you end up paying at the counter. Personally, if I'm going to sit down to eat then I'd prefer to have the check brought to the table and pay that way. The space is a bit cramped by the counter, so it seems like it'd benefit to minimize the foot traffic that has to wait there. And perhaps this is silly, but upon paying for the lunch, the server handed me my receipt and said "Just sign here", and then seemed to be somewhat... abrupt? I feel like I'm pretty low maintenance when dining out, but it just left me going "OH. Okay. Time for me to get out of the way" (it's worth noting that at the time, there was nobody waiting around, or to get to, the counter). Still, it was enjoyable to stop at Carol's Coffee & Art Bar. It's a more unique space with nice offerings.

The ambiance was very nice. The employee's were very sweet and helpful. The donuts and coffee were…read morevery yummy!! I highly reccomend this place and will definitely go back.

Okay so I've been here a few times, and honestly I should stop more often because I live rather…read moreclose. They have what is in my opinion a better donut than Dunkin donuts down the road. (I'm still partial to Krispy Kreme however that's quite a drive from here.). The place is rather large, the dining area indoors looks like it's good for at least 30 people anyways and then the outdoor porch weather permitting is probably good for another 20. I arrived about 15 minutes after they opened and the line was forming pretty quickly however it also moved along pretty quickly. The person that takes your order is not the same person that gets your donuts and puts them in the box, so that seems to streamline things pretty well. There's a display up by the cash register with one of every donut that is currently being sold that morning/day so you can make your selection easier. The menu is a little more extensive than donuts, as they also have hoagies and shareables and of course coffee/ juices. For whatever reason, somebody decided to put donuts with beer... Yeah I don't know... But, if the mood strikes you they have a very fine selection that they rotate from time to time of draft beer. It's a pour your own kind of a thing and they also sell growlers. There's of course t-shirts and other random souvenirs that not only have the company logo/wording but Owego in general. Bottom of mind this place is definitely worth a visit.

I was disappointed by my experience today. After ordering ice cream for my children and having it…read moreprepared, I was informed that Apple Pay was not accepted. I had successfully used contactless payment there before and didn't see any signage indicating otherwise. Since many customers rely on digital wallets today, I think clear signage would help avoid awkward situations at checkout. The ice cream is great, but the payment issue left me frustrated and embarrassed.

They have flavored softserve that is absolutely delicious-- really recommend the peanut butter…read moreflavor. The folks at the window are nice and patient if you need a minute looking at the menu. It a big menu too. Overall nice little summer treat! I only wish I could find when/if they're open right now because it's still pretty early in the season.

No wait. Yum, yums waiting for me to devour. A cornucopia of deliciousness. Sweet little gals…read morefriendly & ready to process your order of decadence. Small, but cozy walk-in shack.

I've been coming here since I was a kid and it's only gotten better…read more Cute place with great prices. Our part of 4 cost $12. The sizes were a lot larger than we expected. The outdoor seating area is clean and they have an area for kids to play. Service was fast and the employees were super nice. I'll always go here anytime I'm in the area.

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 place is awsome! The subs are awesome and love the animals figurines. The chips are amazing…read morebut they need more route 11 chips in smaller bags because they only have the original flavor. The animals are good too. Service is very friendly and love that It is in the middle of nowhere. Come here for the time of your life!

This place blew me away! So many homespun goods and foods, a lovely establishment that's just so…read morewell done. Lots of Amish goods, farm fresh eggs ( and I mean fresh, the lady walked out the chicken coup to grab me a dozen). Service is top notch as it's family run and they actually care! They really do the farm ambiance to the hilt. Tons and tons of wholesome snack and a really great selection of meats and sausage. But wait... they make subs and sandwiches too. Now one can argue that an Italian sub isn't anything special but theirs was!!! Best sub I ever had and it was really inexpensive. This place is a gem!

Friendly and fun. Great service and great selection. Local owner…read more There is a large parking spot and outside tables to sit and eat. People also gathered around some of the cars and on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant. Flavor choices was vast - maybe 50 - with other options like frozen yogurt and ices and Milkshakes. They also serve hot dogs. It's well lit and easy to get to from Waverly, sayre, or Athens.

I ordered a large and a medium and they both came out the same size.... Why pay $5.00 when you can…read morepay $4.50 for the same thing...