I'd been wanting to check out Frosty Cow for a while and I finally got the chance to go with my…read moregirlfriend and a friend... except none of us actually ordered anything. And no, we didn't see any cows either. Strike one. The second time was more eventful. I went with a different group of friends, and this time we did get ice cream and see the cows. (Let me be clear: the cows are not part of the official Frosty Cow experience, but somehow, they're always part of the story.) They're just... there. Big, red-eyed, slightly intimidating cows, chilling nearby like unofficial mascots. We got lowkey scared at first, but of course, that didn't stop us from taking a ridiculous amount of photos. It's unpredictable, though; Another time we drove past, and the cows were nowhere to be found. So if you're planning your visit around cow sightings, maybe call ahead and ask, "Are the cows out tonight?" Totally normal question. As for the ice cream, it's definitely worth the hype. We got the Fruity Pebbles flavor, which was creamy and nostalgic in the best way. My girlfriend found it a little too milky for her taste, but I loved how rich and dairy-forward it was. The cereal bits gave that perfect crunchy finish. All in all, whether you're in it for the ice cream or just hoping for cows, Frosty Cow is a fun little stop worth checking out.

Great spot for soft serve, just a short drive away from Cornell!…read more I tried the red velvet soft serve and really enjoyed it. It didn't taste like red velvet cake at all... it just kind of tasted like vanilla, with a hint of chocolate maybe? Nonetheless, the color is fun and I liked it. A very cute spot for icecream. Quite a few picnic tables to sit at although only one is shaded so it can get pretty hot. There is also a drive through which is nice! Lots of flavor options! Overall, I would recommend!

Cute hole-in-the-wall!…read more Closer to Cornell than the Frosty Cow! Lots of flavor options, but sad you can't get more than one flavor. I tried the custard and it was delicious! Not as eggy tasting as I expected... actually not eggy tasting at all. Still creamy and sweet. Large portions. Also tried the cotton candy hard icecream which was good but not my type of flavor. Make sure to check out the toad tire garden when you're here! A few benches in the garden for sitting too. Overall, I would recommend! Not quite as polished as the Frosty Cow, but it has its own Ithacan charm about it.

Love this place! I normally just get a vanilla chocolate twist cone but felt brave today and tried…read moresomething new. It had all the flavors I was craving (chocolate, peanut butter, nuts). So glad I was adventurous. I now have a favorite sundae! Friendly folks and great service as always.

My girlfriend had been here before with her family and really wanted to come back and I totally get…read morewhy. It's a charming little roadside ice cream spot with that classic small-town feel and a solid variety of flavors. We got Lemon Chillo and Toasted Coconut, both creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a summer treat. The kiddo scoop was just $4, which felt like a steal for the quality. Heads up: it's cash only, so come prepared! Simple, affordable, and sweet in every way - this place is 100% worth a stop if you're nearby.

The best local ice cream place in Lansing, NY! Served by amazing workers, some young kids, who are…read morevery knowledgeable about the flavors, etc. and are very kind! Ice cream itself is always amazing. A bit loud on the corner of two busy roads but nice outdoor covered patio seating.

Tasty ice cream by a sweet family run business. So nice to have this ice cream place in a location…read morethat was lacking one. Lots of outdoor seating. They have a drive thru too!

So we were away for a baseball tournament and we kept passing this place. So we had to stop because…read morewho doesn't like ice cream! So this place was super clean and the staff was friendly and fast. They had really good ice cream we didn't have food though. I had a waffle cone. My wife had an upside down banana split and my son had a milk shake. Everything was super good. They also have a drive thru window which is super cool! If we're ever in the area we'll be back!

This is your classic side of the road ice cream shop and I love it. Obviously the food is great…read morecause it's ice cream, how could it not be. Definitely will be coming back here. One good thing to know is they only take cash or checks.

A go- to place for me and my family every summer. A big plus for me is they stock and sell the…read moremaple syrup made by my favorite Candor farm family!

CASH ONLY! I loved this place. Their soft serve was really great, and they also offer hard ice…read morecream with vegan options, plus a gluten free and vegan cookies and cream. I got the chocolate soft serve with rainbow sprinkles and it was the perfect sweet treat. If you only want a little something, you can get a kids size like I did, but they also have small, medium, and large sizes too. One thing to know is that it is cash only. If you do not have cash, they may offer an IOU like they did for us. There is an ATM next door, but I had issues with it not accepting my card, and my friends had the same problem, so I ended up paying in quarters. They were very kind and patient about it though. The line can get pretty long, but it moves quickly, so it is not a bad wait at all. It would be nice if there was more seating, especially since so many people come here, but overall it is still a really great stop for ice cream.

Cute seasonal ice cream spot in Ithaca!…read more Located in downtown- the line can get pretty long in the evenings- even on weekdays. Cash only so be prepared. I am partial to soft serve but have tried both their hard icecream and soft serve. I prefer their soft serve but wish they had more flavors. I tried the classic chocolate twist and the two berry twist soft serves. In the two berry twist, I didn't like the pink flavor- it was too icy and more like a sorbet/dole whip than true soft serve. I liked the purple flavor thought! Overall, I still frequent Sweet Melissa's for softserve close to Cornell! Would recommend!

Pretty sure this is the same ownership as super cream in homer. Service here is insanely fast and…read morethe ice cream is amazing. Highly recommend

My husband and I frequently visit Footie's and have never left disappointed. We've even taken our…read moredogs for their birthday! The staff are always fast and friendly. The green apple caramel nut sundae was epic!

As the name suggests, this little shop is right off of US RT 11 and easily missable if you're not…read morepaying attention. But I urge you to pay attention because within the walls of this shop is the sweetest staff serving us great frozen desserts to help you fend off the summer heat. With their reasonable prices you'll be tempted to get more than what you originally came for -- and I say, do it!

We've hit pretty much every ice cream stand in Cortland and Tompkins Counties, and several in…read moreBroome and Chenango. This shop stands with the best of them and is the best in Cortland County. It compares favorably with the Big Dipper in Apalachin, and in fact now gives you more for your money. Service is great, as is the shaded dining area.

An ice cream bar on a college campus made with fresh, local milk? Count me in. Their ice cream is…read moreincredible. I had the kahlua flavor, which was excellent, and the peanut butter cup. It was a very good portion for the price (2-3 massive scoops for $7). It was a little confusing to figure which line to get in at first - there's separate lines for ice cream vs food! - but service was friendly and quick once I worked that out. I enjoyed sitting outside and eating on campus!

I learned today that Cornell has its own dairy farm and produces its own line of cheese and ice…read morecream. They have really unique ice cream flavors which they sell at their Dairy Bar on campus and distribute to local retailers. The Dairy Bar is a small cafe housed in Stocking Hall, home to Cornell's dairy program. The cafe has mostly to-go items like wrapped sandwiches and pre made bowls and snacks. They also have a grill with a small selection of fresh menu items. And they have an ice cream bar of course with the same flavors as their refrigerated pints. The staff here was friendly. It gets a little crowded around lunch time so plan ahead.

Just what we needed on a hot summer day! Small chocolate vanilla twist cone for me and a Mexican…read moresundae AND chocolate malt for the old man. Once I realized how good it was, I wanted to kick myself for not trying one of the amazing sundae options. Will definitely make it back before the end of the season! Super friendly staff!!

Always good. Always friendly…read more The best part of a small town is local businesses that cares.