Absolutely amazing!! Came here while exploring the campus and ordered the Bavarian Raspberry Fudge - perfectly creamy and rich with that balance of fruit and chocolate! The prices are great and the portions are generous (can choose 2 a pos in a small size) read more

I love ice cream and I heard this place is good. Overall the ice cream is good, a bit on the sweeter side because I prefer more creamy texture with less sugar. Their price is very reasonable, medium for $4.99 and larger for $5.99. Take the time to walk around Cornell botanic garden that's only 3 minutes away. Parking is free on the weekends read more

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Great solid ice cream! Came here with my family and my little sister has a very severe nut allergy, they were able to let us know if the flavors we wanted were nut free and got us a scoop from a fresh tub so there was no cross contamination. Super great customer service with great ice cream flavors! Would def recommend!! read more

It has almost been 10 years since I graduated from Cornell and to this day, I still dream about that Bavarian Raspberry Fudge from the Cornell Dairy Bar. It really is just *that* good and I have honestly yet to find anything in NYC that compares. It is rich and sweet but not overpoweringly so and with every bite you take, you just know it's made from the good stuff. Luckily for me, my younger brother is now also attending Cornell, so you bet I'll be stopping by here to get my ice cream fix every time I visit him. It's the reallllll reason I visit, after all :P read more

Cornell Dairy Bar - All the flavors (all equally delicious) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Wonderful ice cream! Bravo to the college for bringing in the community! I love that local dairy is utilized as well. read more

Cornell Dairy Bar - I've cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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Cornell Dairy Bar is absolutely a must! From hearing about it as a child, I was really looking forward to trying out Cornell Dairy Bar's ice cream. I tried their pumpkin and triple caramel swirl and my friend had the triple caramel swirl and mint chocolate chip. All I can say is that the ice cream was phenomenal. The ice cream is very smooth, rich and flavorful. In addition, this joint sells ice cream sandwiches, milkshakes, sundaes and also food items such as sandwiches. We went on a cold day and it was still packed! This is a testament to their delicious ice cream. I highly recommend Cornell Dairy Bar for not only its delicious ice cream, but unique factory experience as well as reasonable prices. read more

Cornell Dairy Bar - Left: pumpkin and triple caramel Right: triple caramel and mint chocolate chip (both Smalls) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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This place has the best ice cream I've ever had! It's very creamy and rich. The service was also so fast; I was in and out with my ice cream in less than two minutes. I highly recommend their vanilla-based flavors (after having tried the Big Red Bear Tracks and Chocolate Gorges, I found I preferred the first) because you can really taste the quality of the dairy there. Highly recommend. read more

My favorite icecream in Ithaca! I love "Big Red Bear Tracks" but I've also had other flavors that were delicious. It's a small space that gets fairly crowded on warmer days, but it's definitely worth the wait. read more

I scream, you scream, we all......well, you know. Fresh does taste better and although on the rich side, it's nothing to be fearful of. The entire family enjoys the flavors and taste. It's become a must stop when in the area. parking can be a nightmare and is the only possible downside to this experience. Well worth the stop to taste. read more

Family lunch between informational session and your of Cornell University campus. Nice setting, plenty of dairy products, ice cream, milk, yogurt. A variety of sandwiches and wraps, plus drinks. We had chicken avocado sandwiches, bowls of clam chowder and a wrap, plus ice cream. Plenty of places to sit amongst the students and food was great. A little cold outside, 20 degrees, to really enjoy the great ice cream flavors though. Hope to visit again when my daughter is a student at Cornell. read more

Cornell Dairy Bar - Root beer float - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Goodness, Cornell... You really know how to make your ice cream! I managed to have a chance to stop by here during my short visit to Ithaca, and I'm so glad I did! My GPS had originally dropped me off about a half mile away where I'd parked in a "maintenance vehicle only" area in the hopes for a quick in-and-out visit. I almost had a heart attack when a police car stopped right behind me but thankfully, he had only stopped to grab food(?) somewhere. (Whew!) Finding parking wasn't actually that bad, Perhaps because it's summer right now! There is a lot across the street called Peterson lot that allows for a good amount of cars and is about $.75 per half hour. It gives you the option to put in your phone number so it can remind you when your time is about to expire and let you text em to extend if need be. But! On to the ice cream! I ended up getting a small (two scoops) for $3.23. Please refer to the accompanying photo because it was glorious. (I went with Cookie Dough Dream and Kahlua Fudge.) So, so worth it--I almost went back to get more, haha. They also have a deli that sells sandwiches, soups and wraps, and their frozen section contains pint ice cream, yogurt, milk, ice cream sandwiches, fruit, etc. I went upstairs to check out the Dairy Observation Floor and it was a lot of fun to learn more about their food science program and how they made their ice cream, cheese, yogurt, apple cider and eggnog! :] This place is definitely worth a stop--just look for the cute milk bottle structure outside the building on Tower Road and you'll have no trouble finding it! read more

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Sizes are smaller and cost is higher. This is a kiddie scoop in a cup. The works don't provide quality drive. The entire shop has worsened since COVID as did the university. So sad. Won't be coming back and cannot recommend either. read more

Cornell Dairy Bar - Kiddie for $3.50 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Pros: fresh yummy dairy goodness made locally by the Cornellian, reasonable pricing, cool building with free exhibits to check out Cons: no parking around. It's inside the campus which isn't a problem if you are walking around, but it is a problem if you want to quickly park and get something for to go. read more

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I got the mango sorbet kiddie sized with rainbow sprinkles and it was much bigger than I pictured it! It tasted really good! The staff were really nice and the atmosphere was very peaceful! read more

Yummy ice cream. Nice variety of flavors. Only negative was the portions were inconsistent. One scoop by one server was half a scoop by another. I saw a customer leave with one scoop that was bigger than my two scoops. read more

Cornell Dairy Bar - Menu on July 1, 2023 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Try parking your car! Then finally getting in the right place for an ice cream cone! What a problem if you are not a student!

A great ice cream shop on Cornell's campus! I loved the variety of flavours, and the fun fact that students get to design flavours that are featured in the dairy bar! Staff was very efficient and accommodating with my peanut/nut allergy, making sure the ice cream was safe for me to eat. Also a great price for the amount you get! read more

I love the dairy bar!! I've gotten the brownie sundae from here twice, once with the whipped cream and once without. It's a great value, 3 scoops of ice cream and a brownie for less than $6! The ice cream is always phenomenal and the workers are super friendly. A wonderful place to grab a treat on the Cornell campus. read more

Cornell Dairy Bar - Brownie sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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I was a bit disappointed the peanut butter favored ice cream was our, but the scoop of Carmel and scoop of bear tracks made me smile ... a lot. The staff was a lot fun and enjoyed laughing with them. read more

THICK East Coast scoops as dairy fat-infused as they come. A MUST HAVE when in Ithaca! FOOD: Many fun flavors, some seasonal (listed online). They start with 12-14% butterfat milk, which is far richer (though by Haagen Daaz's claims, right on par w/ their product) than most off the shelf or even scoop ice cream. All flavors sampled were delicious, but be aware that the high fat content does decrease the amount of flavor per lick of ice cream you can experience... worth it for the incomparably smooth texture though :). Clocktower pumpkin: a lovely spiced pumpkin flavor named after the trickster who stuck a pumpkin up on the clock tower. No surprises. Churrolicious: a surprise flavor, unlisted on the site! Cinnamon and chocolate syrup swirled into sweet cream. As the server noted, you'll like it "if you like pumpkin pie." This plus my scoop of pumpkin was a fall flavored fun time. Strawberry: solid, fresh strawberry flavor. Not my cup of tea (always reminds me too much of strawberry Yoplait to feel like a real treat), but the strawberry lover among us rejoiced. SCOOPS ARE MASSIVE YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED Waffle cone was crisp and fresh and did not leak during ice cream consumption. I appreciated that it wasn't overwhelmingly sweet. My only regret was that the scoops do seem to grow in size when their destination is a waffle cone... SERVICE: friendly, helpful, and humorous, even during the undergraduate lunch rush (12:30). If you are here for ice cream only, you can proceed straight to the ice cream case (there may be students in front of it queuing to pay for lunch, and you may have to flag an employee down to help you out). AMBIANCE: the serving space is in a student cafe where myriad other subs, chips, etc. are available. There is a cold case with pints of ice cream among other Cornell Dairy products to go (cheese, curds, milk, etc.). While the cafe will be packed with undergrads, the ambiance gets 5 stars from me due to the bird's eye view of dairy operations in the second floor! Nothing like enjoying a scoop of ice cream as you see how it's made. read more

Very generous scoops of ice cream! Really good and price is very fair, got my cup for about $3 something. However, if you are a Cornell student, it is best to save your money and just eat the ice cream from the dining hall because they are the same ice cream. Very nice ambience. Come here for an ice cream treat! read more

Cornell Dairy Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

I wouldn't have known about Cornell Dairy Bar had my friend not informed me. I was amazed that Cornell had a facility for dairy product processing, that must be the main reason why the ice cream here taste so good but is offered for a very reasonable price. As usual the portion of the ice cream is very generous. Despite spending 10+ years in the US, I still find it mesmerizing that a medium size means three scoops of ice cream. They offer sorbet as a non-dairy option too. I had the Bavarian Raspberry Fudge and it was heavenly. read more

Great ice cream. Some unique flavors, due to the students competition for a flavor. It was neat to see the ice cream factory from the viewing area. Worth a visit! Close to the Cornell Botanical Gardens. It was a nice treat to go along with a warm walk around the gardens. read more

Wonderful experiences here over many years. My son is a Cornell undergraduate in Ithaca, NY, so we visit often. The ice cream is home-made by Cornell students from local dairy cows. The Cornell Dairy Bar is in a cafeteria located on campus in a modern building with big glass windows. The space is well-lit with lots of small tables and chairs. The dairy bar serves many unique flavors of home-made ice cream, cones, ice cream floats, sandwiches with vegan options, burgers and hot dogs (of meat or vegan options), a wide variety of drinks, coffees, teas and bottled waters. No beer or alcoholic beverages are available. Prices are very modest and reasonable. Food, service and the local ambiance are excellent, and everything is managed by Cornell students. Ice cream is fresh and flavorful, very smooth and creamy, so it melts easily in your mouth. If you're dieting or vegan, this is definitely worth suspending diet or vegan habits because the interesting, innovative flavors are unpredictable but remarkable and surprising, especially delightful because everything is created and managed by Cornell students, teachers and staff. read more

How can you not love the dairy bar? Unbelievably fresh, delicious flavors. Even Joe Biden had to have a cone. Big Red Bear Tracks is honestly the best, but the Bavarian one and peanut butter are strong contenders for the mix. It's been revamped with an atrium seating area as well as a few tables outside for fair weather (they could use more for busy periods). Also some punny shirts you can take away for $15. If you take your parents, friends, visitors to one Cornell spot, make it the Dairy Bar. Guaranteed hit. read more

Delicious, fresh and creamy! Fun flavors and toppings. Plenty of seating indoors and a couple of patios outside. Bonus points for offering mini wooden spoons as an option to reduce single-use plastic. read more

Cornell Dairy Bar - Great job on the ice cream AND for having non-plastic spoon options! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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Looking for a sweet treat with a great story behind it? Look no further and hit up Cornell Dairy Bar where the ice cream is made at the Cornell Dairy processing plant that uses milk produced by cows residing at the Vet College teaching barn. The Bavarian Raspberry Fudge was delicious and flavor unique to Cornell. read more

The ice cream here is both very tasty and totally affordable. Not overpriced like the other ice cream places nearby. I went with my brother once and he got the milkshake, which I took a sip of. The milkshake is very sweet; it's good but I don't know if I could've finished the whole thing by myself. It is a nice place to bring visiting family and friends. It is some walk from central campus, but it's a doable trek. If you don't want to walk, however, there is a bus that brings you right in front of the dairy bar. read more

I had some of the Big Red Bear Tracks and the Peanut Butter Mini Falls. Both of these flavors were delicious. This is some of the best ice cream that I had in a while. The staff was nice too. read more

I bought ice cream there. It was rich and creamy. The small store got good business.

Cornell Dairy Bar was a great fix for my sweet tooth. I really wanted the Bavarian raspberry but unfortunately they were out so I tried the cookie dough. Great second option! It was so light and refreshing but packed with tons of cookie dough! read more

Clean, beautiful seating, delicious ice cream, and inexpensive! We arrived at the last second as they were just closing,, but they still happily accommodated us with the excellent to-go selection from their freezer. Thanks! It was fun to be able to look at the processing equipment from above and imagine how the operation works when it is running. read more

I mean....it's just the best ice cream in the world. Perhaps it's just sentimental and there's an attachment to this place from my college years but this place just always hits the spot. Even beyond the amazing ice cream and cheese they have here, the food is also quite good. The tuna melt here is my favorite on campus. Every flavor I've ever tried here has been a type of delicious. I guess what I mean is that even if a flavor isn't totally something I vibe with, I can objectively see how the flavor is delicious. I just love this place. It's magical and I feel like a kid everything I'm here. read more

Cornell Dairy Bar - Mint chocolate chip w/ whip & a teeny tiny cow - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

How ice cream should be. Definitely worth stopping by if you are anywhere near Ithaca. I had the Big Red Bear Tracks and the Mint Chocolate Chip in a cup. Make sure you walk through their little self-guided hallway tour as well. There's a parking lot across the street. It takes credit card and coins I believe. Know your license plate number to purchase time. read more

I travelled to Cornell with friends while holidaying in New York. During our visit we stopped by the Cornell Dairy Bar. All locally made at the university & I have to admit it's probably amongst the best darn icecream I've ever had. Oh so creamy & full of great quality ingredients & full of flavour. I had a chocolate peanut butter & it was heavenly. It was well worth the calories.. Savor every lick & don't let it drip, it's oh so good! They must be some happy cows in upstate New York. read more

Cornell Dairy Bar - Up there with the best icecream I've ever eaten! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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One of my favorite parts about visiting Cornell is visiting the Dairy Bar for ice cream!! It never disappoints and I love how the flavors are Ithaca themed. Beware that the line gets very long during busy times of year such as move in weekend and family weekend. The ice cream is delicious and creamy and the portions are very big! I'll be back soon :) read more

Stopped in while visiting Ithaca. Ice cream is good but my husband wanted to try a sample of their custard based ice cream. The family in front of us was wearing Cornell apparel and was able to do a sample even though the sign said no samples due to Covid. When my husband asked he was told no due to Covid restrictions. It didn't make any sense - so the only thing we can think is - wear Cornell apparel and get samples? read more

If I lived closer to here I think I would be in every day. The ice cream is delicious, and tastes so creamy. The prices here are super reasonable (2.99 for 3 scoops) and the scoops were huge! My biggest issue with coming here was the parking. Navigating Cornell's campus is a bit hard, and if my phone did not tell me that I had arrived I would never have known the building was driving by had the dairy store in it. read more

Small, cafeteria-style ice cream shop and dairy case in the Food Science building. Between the uniforms and stainless steel, this place feels like it just jumped out of the 1950s. The ice cream is excellent; the maple was nicely textured and flavorful, without being too sweet. This is good rich east-coast stuff; on par with the better options in Boston, and much creamier than most stuff you can find in San Francisco, for example. The cones are definitely weak --- the sugar cone (triangular, pointy) we got was under-done and tasted almost as much like styrofoam as a cake cone (squarish, honeycombed) usually does. Try the waffle cone, I guess? Those also looked pretty pale. Most of the other visitors were bewildered by the options --- one of the servers was caught up in a multi-minute discussion about how you can't get a sundae served in a cone. Luckily, the staff was able to keep things moving around the confused groups. On the non-ice-cream side of the space, there's a long cooler wall; the cheese curds were fresh and slightly squeaky, and packed in reasonable sizes. Cheese comes in wedges or whole wheels, and there's a variety of milk and cream options. There's also a few carafes of coffee, but nothing fancy. Get the ice cream; get the cheese curds; and then go wander over to the observation platform above the bottling room. read more

Cornell Dairy Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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A good and easy food stop to get your fuel of the day. I picked a Vanilla ice cream from the store. Made by their own dairy facility, tasted really fresh and not too many additives. Would love to return and bring my family along. read more

Cornell Dairy Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ithaca, New York