Cappie&#x27;s Drive In

Great Olde Fashion ice cream parlor. This place hasn't changed since I was a kid. Friendly service,…read morequality ice cream products as well as very good home made candies.

Polar Freez

5.0(2 reviews)

2.7 mi

I guess I'm glad I dont live near this place or else I would gain 10 pounds a week. The owner is an…read moreamazing guy and the staff provided incredible customer service. This place is a true gem.

We stopped here for ice cream and boy oh boy was it WONDERFUL!! I had a chocolate cone with…read morechocolate sprinkles. This was hands down the BEST chocolate ice cream I have had in ages!! delicious!! My hubby had a hot fudge sundae with the same chocolate ice cream as me. He said their was delicious fudge in every bite and the whipped cream was fabulous tasting!! The young lady at the counter was terrific as well. Very accommodating when he went back for a bowl for my ice cream because it was so warm out it was melting faster than I could eat and she could not have been sweeter!! Such a wonderful ice cream place!! Will definitely be back many wonderful times!!

Tasty freeze

4.2(5 reviews)

4.2 mi

Excellent and creamy vanilla soft serve ice cream! Great picnic table area to enjoy out of the sun…read more We will be back!

Super cute family owned business Hershey's premium ice cream. They also have soft serve and some…read morefood options like burgers and hotdog and appetizers. They offer boozy milkshakes. The young employees today we're so charming. It was a pleasure to stop here and I got a whole lot of ice cream for under five dollars in a bowl. There's a very busy ice cream place on the road. I don't know from around here so I can't compare that to you, but I definitely recommend strongly coming around the corner to support your family business with a lot of everything you could want.

The front of the building.

Cool roadside greasy spot!

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Steak sandwich and a gyro

Happy Days

4.1(26 reviews)

4.2 mi

Great outside ice cream place in Amsterdam, New York. Quick friendly service…read more Bring your cash as they are cash only. You can order food (hamburgers, hotdogs, fries) at the window and they will bring it to your car. Lots of table spots for sitting. Two big Elvis's outside. You can't miss the place.

A solid carhop-type burger, dog and ice cream place that harkens back to earlier decades. My…read moreservice was fast on a Saturday afternoon. It's cash only. They have plenty of outside seating and some family games in the back for the young ones. Located just south of Sacandaga Lake.

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Stewart's Shops

2.0(1 review)

2.0 mi

As a long time Hagaman Stewart's customer I am considering going to a different shop the Hagaman…read moreshop has only gone down hill with the manager who most times is either walking around looking at his zebra or his phone they are consistently out of coffee in the am and never have a backup brewed bathroom is disgusting this morning I went to use the bathroom the manager came out after using the bathroom when I went in there were paper towels all over the floor and I actually cleaned the toilet myself "your welcome "so he just walk out and left that way ‍must be below him I guess . Someone should look in to this as I am not the only one who feels way

From the owner: Come visit the Hagaman Stewart's Shops for a quick, one stop shop! Stewart's Shops is an employee…read moreand family-owned convenience store chain located throughout Upstate New York and Vermont. The company is best known for their conveniently located gas stations, freshly brewed coffee, fast food options, and locally sourced milk & ice cream as well as ATMs and free air at most locations. Stop by today!

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Kool Dipper

1.5(4 reviews)

1.5 mi

This place serves food and ice creams that are average in quality! I enjoyed my chicken gyro with…read moretahini sauce, I don't however recommend their falafel! Its problem however is that it is being run by young amateur, irresponsible kids! I do not know whether it is the owner's choice but this place lights are always off, even when I am siting inside these kids will turn off the light and they will argue inside with each other that they are closing in one hour or that they day lights are enough, with disregard to the customers sitting inside! Sprinkle water on each other and such behaviors where customers do not need to see. They need lots of cleaning and organization! They have potential for improvement with proper training and supervision

I believe this place has changed hands many times. The Kool Dipper I remember as a kid was awesome…read more There were always tons of people there, the ice cream was fantastic and the prices weren't terrible. Now? Not so much. Prices are fine. But the ice cream was awful and the service was terrible. Not a single person was even there...guess there was a reason for that. All summer, I never saw a crowd outside and that place used to be full of people. I believe the same people who own Brooklyn Pizza now own this. They should stick with Pizza, they know what they are doing there. I would recommend to the owner that you speak with your staff about how to provide customer service and just how to be friendly in general. It will go a long way for your business.

Raindancer Restaurant

3.3(166 reviews)

3.7 mi

5 Stars - A Local Favorite That Never Disappoints!…read more I can't believe this is my first Yelp review for the Raindancer because we've been here at least a dozen times! ‍ It's become one of our favorite places to eat. Most visits, my husband and I grab seats at the bar , but this time we brought my brother and sister-in-law along for dinner, and it was fantastic from start to finish! The service, as always, was warm, friendly, and welcoming. Our food came out at just the right pace--never rushed and never a long wait. We were seated almost immediately, but to be fair... we also showed up very early. Here's what we ordered: Two of us had the surf & turf special. My brother-in-law ordered the prime rib sandwich. And my husband tackled the 32-ounce prime rib! He said it was, hands down, the best prime rib he's ever had anywhere! Everything was cooked perfectly, portions were generous, and the prices were incredibly reasonable. Whether you're looking for a quick bite , a casual date night , a family dinner ‍‍‍, or a place to celebrate a special occasion , the Raindancer is a wonderful choice. We'll definitely be back... again and again! Highly recommend!

For context, I rate products and businesses on a simple scale: 5 stars means I love it, 4 stars…read moremeans I like it, 3 stars is okay, 2 stars means I didn't like it, and 1 star means I hated it or think it's unsafe. 5 stars. I've been coming to Raindancer for years and I honestly can't remember ever having a bad meal here. It's one of those dependable restaurants where you know you're going to leave happy. Back before COVID they had a legendary salad bar and I REALLY wish they would bring it back. I'm not even a huge salad person and I still looked forward to it every time I came here. It was fresh, loaded with options, and honestly one of the best restaurant salad bars around. Raindancer, if you're reading this, bring back the salad bar!!! The ribs here are excellent. Always tender, flavorful, and they give you a very good sized portion. I've brought several friends here over the years and everyone has always enjoyed their meals. The restaurant has a nice rustic feel to it that fits the atmosphere perfectly. The food is consistently great and the staff has always been friendly and attentive whenever I've visited. Small negative is there are no free refills on soft drinks. I believe it's always been the case here atleast as far back as I can recall. For me it should be a big deal because I live sodas it's an integral part of my dinner. But yet i like it here a lot so I forgive it. That says something. Keeping my soda filled is one was I rate servers. If they do it without me asking they are ontop of their game to me. But Ike I said that's not applicable here. Just keep it in mind. But for me, the crown jewel here is the chocolate mousse pie. It is fantastic. Light, fluffy, rich without being too heavy, topped with whipped cream and little chocolate morsels. It's absolute heaven. They also have a peanut butter mousse pie that I keep telling myself I'm going to try someday, but every time I come here I can't bring myself to pass on the chocolate mousse pie. Maybe one day... although probably not. It's just too good. They have a take out window. Sometimes if I'm in the area I quickly pick some up for desert. It's so worth it.

Caesar

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Mexican coffee with a rock sugar stirrer

Ruby Tuesday

2.7(24 reviews)

2.4 mi

Haven't been to a Ruby Tuesday since I don't know when, while this location could do with a…read morerenovation, the staff were outstanding and everything we ordered came out hot and delicious. The food delivery wasn't the fastest but it was what we ordered and as I said hot and fresh. Not a bad experience, and good for an easy dinner.

We came in at 7:32pm, a party of 2. Waited around ten minutes for the hostess to come as multiple…read moreservers walked right passed us without saying a word. Finally, the hostess comes to tell us they can't serve us due to being "so packed up". Of the tables in the front, they were half unseated with only one person at the bar. You should just call it in like the other Ruby Tuesdays did. Your staff sucks.

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Stewart's Shops

1.3(3 reviews)

2.1 mi

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The employee who took our 3 ice cream orders was working on our order when I was having g a…read moreconversation with my daughter and waiting when another employee who never addressed myself or anyone in my party approached the register and rudely began calling out "$10.88". I was totally surprised by the lack of acknowledgment and the disrespect in his tone. When I said with him that the other gentleman was helping me he said "you have to pay first and it doesn't matter who rings you out". I took my family out for ice cream on national ice cream day and received such disrespect at the hands of a Stewart's employee. If I could give 0 stars for customer service I truly would! This transpired on 7/20/25 in the 8 pm hour!

This woman that was cashing me out was completely disrespectful and had no empathy for me or my…read morehandicapped dad what so ever. I was with my father who i drove to the store because he is handicap and just recently survived a stoke. He has no use of right arm and with his left arm he has to handle his cane. He was buying alcohol and ice cream so i had to carry everything because he physically can not carry anything with that kind of weight. She started off completely disrespectful and asked for my id which then he continued to pull out his id because he was the one purchasing the drinks. She then went on to say that she can not sell him the alcohol because it is against their policy for me to help my dad carry it out??? I'm not the one they were for. I'm simply carrying it for my father that physically cannot. So extremely frustrating.

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April H.

757

1

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2 years ago

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this hidden gem, and it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment we walked in, the service was outstanding. Our waitress, Grace, was incredibly attentive and made us feel right at home. My daughters absolutely adored her, and she went out of her way to ensure we had everything we needed. The food was equally impressive. The mozzarella sticks were, hands down, the best I've ever had. We will definitely be back again soon. If you're looking for a place with fantastic food and exceptional service, look no further. Highly recommended! read more

Toys, fun, love, C.

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4

0

4 years ago

The food is amazing but the only take cash but they do have an atm. I really do suggest this place on you way to cape cod. The ice cream is amazing also. read more

Tricia V.

Elite 21

13

139

299

1 year ago

As of 4-21-2025 this place has closed with no plans of reopening. We have not eaten there since the new owners took over. We heard it had changed a lot. read more

Denise G.

0

12

15

11 years ago

Well ... I must have overlooked the fine print somewhere ... Cappie's is not open year round

F U.

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8

2

12 years ago

Classic diner. Great mac salad! Friendly people AND chocolate shakes! I'm in heaven!

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Lived in walking distance (1.2 miles but we needed the exercise) for years and we loved having our…read morefamily dinners here! Now, we drive but so worth it! Thanks so much for treating families like your family!

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