For decades I've driven past Kurver Kreme on Central Avenue in Colonie without stopping. It's…read morealways peaked my interest but I always made excuses. On a diet. In a hurry. Always something. The other night, the weather was warm. My friend and I were out for a drive. We pulled into Kurver Kreme. What a nice experience! The stand is well lit. There were dozens of vehicles in the large parking lot. It looked like a tailgate. Some customers were sitting in the back of their hatchbacks taking in the scene and enjoying the warm weather. There were no lines. Many customers were just hanging out after finishing their ice creams. Some were lost in conversation. Others were busy "people watching" as a wide variety of vehicles continued to pull into the parking lot. The stand looks to be mid-century and appropriately old R&B music and 60s Rock classics blared from the speaker system. Most of the ice cream is soft serve. I ordered a small chocolate in a cup. It was good. My friend ordered a pomegranate and mango Dole whip twist, which is sort of like sherbet. It was both pretty and tasty. Elaina was our server. She was friendly and helpful. She filled our orders quickly. We had a fun time. I'm glad we stopped.

my gosh, been about oh 35 years since I've been here, 3 stars…read more i enjoy a tasty softserve, they certainly delivered there. they also had a few non traditional (AKA vanilla/chocolate) flavors to mix together, i think there was rootbeer sherbet and some blue cotton candy maybe, idk, i went purest (van) but also added some chocolate mint sprinkles. major letdown with the sprinkles, they werent soft and were kinda chalky, now i know. service was quick, line was disjointed, so prepare for that on your typical summer evening, but noon in april, not so much. also 5 bucks for a small cone, which is kinda pricey in my gluttonous opinion. is it stopping me from going back? nahhhh, but i would seek out alternatives if i really wanted, but when i want soft serve, its certainly an option. coney

Scoups makes good quality hard ice cream in traditional flavors, as well as soft ice cream. There…read moreare, of course, a variety of toppings, sundae choices, and more. A small cone or dish is 3 scoops, currently at $5.25, tax included. It's cash only, but there's an ATM several feet to the right of the ordering counter. I got 2 scoops of peanut butter ice cream topped with a scoop of vanilla. The vanilla had some very small ice crystals in it but was otherwise fine. I really love their peanut butter ice cream. It's creamy with the peanut butter flavor but not overwhelming. The cone does seem to be a little small for all that ice cream, so don't dilly-dally too much eating it in warm weather. Since some other parlors near me have closed, Scoups has become by default the closest ice cream spot to me that makes their own hard ice cream. This is not a bad thing. It's also not bad that it's not too far away from Wolf Road, and it becomes a convenient spot for dessert after dinner nearby.

Once my husband discovered this spot in a nice outdoor setting, he became an enthusiastic fan. He…read moretakes the grandchildren every chance he gets as an excuse to get an Ice Cream Sundae for himself. There are picnic tables available on the property in front of a wooden fence where you can often see a few cows grazing nearby. Talk about farm to market! Not only is the homemade ice cream top quality, it is delicious. In addition, they serve soft vanilla and soft chocolate, dole whip, homemade Italian Ice, and Frogurt. The numerous flavors of ice cream are rich and bold. They are described well on the menu. Portions are generous so you may want to size down. I like a "small" cone of the Toffee Heath Bar Crunch. Staff is friendly and efficient no matter how long the line is at the window.

Guptill's Roller Skating Rink in Cohoes holds the title as the world's largest indoor rink of its…read morekind. It recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. I still haven't set foot in the rink. But I did finally stop by for some of the famous desserts/ ice cream. Service was great. The young man at the service window made a number of very helpful suggestions, especially after I mentioned that I've begun to show a bit of dairy sensitivity if I have ice cream late at night. So I tried the nondairy Dole pineapple whip in a cup. It was delicious. My friend had a double scoop of chocolate ice cream in a waffle cone. That was delicious, too. I tried some. There were many customers. Since Guptill's is widely considered a Capital Region institution, I'm slightly embarrassed that I haven't visited before. The ice cream stand is large and clean. The staff is young and courteous. I can't explain why I haven't been to the rink yet since I skate pretty well. Perhaps I've just been busy. Still, this was a good start. Hopefully, I will get around to doing some roller skating in the coming weeks. It might be a good way to beat the heat since Guptill's is air conditioned during the summer.

Always a great shake with some soft serve to top it off!…read moreGirl was sweet and on me like sprinkles on a cone! Clean and well maintained property. Thank for a March 18th treat, had to drive 30 miles for this.

This Cold Stone Creamery is one of the nicest locations I've visited. The store is consistently…read moreclean, well maintained, and has a welcoming atmosphere. One thing I really appreciated was the outdoor seating area, it's a great place to enjoy your ice cream, especially on a nice day. The management clearly does a great job keeping everything organized and running smoothly. The staff work efficiently, stay friendly even when it's busy, and do their best to resolve any issues quickly. You can tell customer service is a priority here. A special shoutout to one of the young employees, who was incredibly polite, respectful, and professional. Her positive attitude and genuine kindness made the visit even more enjoyable. It's always refreshing to be served by someone who treats customers with such courtesy and enthusiasm. Overall, this location stands out for its cleanliness, excellent management, hardworking staff, and welcoming environment. I'll definitely be coming back!

The staff is friendly, and the ice cream is great. However, the wait time is unreasonable, mainly…read morebecause of poor management. There are not enough employees working to handle both online and in-person orders. On a busy Friday night, there should be more than three people working. It creates an unpleasant experience for customers, and I'm sure the workers feel overwhelmed as well.

Legendary spot in North Troy…read more Hard and soft ice creams, lots of different flavors. Big parking lot. A few tables to sit. Friendly staff. The prices are very reasonable, and the portion sizes are gigantic. A bit of a drive for me, but definitely worth the trip

Are you in the mood for a delectable tasty treat!? Well let me tell you. Snowman has it. The ice…read morecream they are creating is delicious. Had the 3 scoop sundae with hot fudge. I couldn't finish it but it was delicious! Service and Ambiance were great. Highly recommend!

Delicious! The Flavors are so rich and do not taste artificial at all…read more There were probably about 25+ flavor choices and they allow you to mix flavors. We had Mango & Passion Fruit and Mango & Strawberry Lemonade - Size Small Note that the Location is a bit hidden, tucked away behind some other buildings. Plenty of parking and several picnic tables to sit at. The server was very friendly and enthusiastic about the product and business.

Amazing Ices. Would be 5 stars but I'm subtracting 2 because it's impossible to determine whether…read morethis place is open or not and you've got Facebook instead of a website. Facebook!! What are we doing here folks?

Great pricing and amount served! Staff was super friendly and efficient. They take card now too…read morewhich was super awesome! There was plenty of seating and the line went fast! Can't wait to come back!

Reliably very good ice cream with an awesome nostalgic vibe, fun special creations, and a range of…read morealternatives to accommodate most folks. I'd definitely recommend a Boston Shake for those who are unfamiliar; I love come up with my own flavor concoctions (basically pair any three shake/ice cream/topping flavors), and the staff are always happy to whip it up.

I had a regular size lavender milk tea with boba. It was delicious and had plenty of boba in it…read more The shop was pretty busy but my order was ready quickly, and the cashier was pleasant. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm at the mall.

Pretty good bubble tea! I was in the area for a meeting and planned to grab a cup of coffee...but…read moregot sidelined by a place to get me some boba! I refrained from the milk tea and kept it simple with green tea with raspberry tapioca. Yum! Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely try something else next time I'm passing by.