Being that I am from the general area this shop is located in, I cannot believe I have both never…read morevisited nor heard of it until recently! I discovered this place from a quick Google search, and am so glad that I did. The shop is situated on a back road, but has plenty of parking and is easy to locate. There is a nice porch with some outdoor seating. We went on a Sunday evening in April, and it was not terribly crowded. The line moved fast and service was prompt. All of the girls working were nice and professional. It seemed like one of the girls was in training, and even with this the service was great. Being that it was my first time visiting, I had a lot of questions about the menu. The girl cashiering was kind and willing to answer all of my questions, as well as give product suggestions. We both opted for parfaits with the vanilla custard - the Apple Pie and the Strawberry Pretzel. They were huge and so delicious!!! We also got a pup cup to-go for our dog, and he loved that as well. I thought the prices of everything were very fair, and it is a fantastic value for the quality of product received. In addition to the custard offerings, there is a gift shop to patronize. There is a lot of country-themed gift and novelty items, and it was fun to peruse while waiting in line to order. There also were various other types desserts (pies, cookies, cupcakes, and more), as well as pepperoni rolls, for purchase. I believe these are all homemade by the business! There really is an offering for everyone here. This place is truly a hidden gem! I can't wait to visit again and try some different items, and maybe even some baked goods.

Great service. Horrible ice cream... the flavors i had tasted like febrerze... if i go back I'll…read moreget vanilla but the flavors taste like straight up chemicals... really good pies and pepperoni rolls tho

Such a cute place located in South Park. Its right next to the nursery if you can't find it! Inside…read moreit's completely redone, very clean and esthetically pleasing. Tons of options for the whole family. I highly recommend the Alumni Swirl! It was soooo good. Big single scoops for a reasonable price. All made relatively local (Penn State) and brought in that same morning! Plenty of seating and very friendly staff. I will definitely be back!

I had heard about this relatively new ice cream shop located in South Park recently, and today I…read morehad a chance to check it out. I learned today that they are starting their second season in business. The ice cream is made by the Penn State Creamery. I had a mini sized "Bittersweet Mint" on a mini waffle cone. It was delicious and hit the spot on this sunny Spring day ... I will be back ... Cheers!!

Classic Car Cruise on Monday nights is the best time to visit…read more Various flavors. Great service. Fun time. My kids love it. The ice cream sizes are HUGE. I mean it's absolutely INSANE how BIG a small is. A small is huge. My kids have never gotten through a 1/3 of a small. They also gave a dole whip flavors that change out and have favor additions to their soft serve. We moved down to this area recently. For years we religiously visited Paige's on the South Side of Pgh. It wasn't until we found this local spot that we found somewhere else that we can enjoy just as much as our OG. Very happy to have found this place.

Rude employees, make the same ice cream different every time you go, slammed window in my face…read morewithout even giving me my entire order. Will argue with you if you aren't satisfied with your order and tell you that's how it's made when they have made it correctly before.

Having grown up in Jefferson Hills, I have been to Al's Cone Zone more times than I can remember…read more It is a classic, reasonably priced establishment that is beloved by locals and visitors alike. Al's is located on State Route 885 in Jefferson Hills, just to the right of the entrance to 885 Park and Baseball Fields. The building is a bright blue, and covered with fun paintings of ice cream and other items they sell. So, you definitely will not miss it. It is a seasonal operation that usually runs from sometime in March to sometime in October. There is a ton of parking here. You will find some spots in front of the windows. Due to no fault of Al's, I personally find these a little difficult to get in and out of, just with the nature of 885 as a road. To the right of the building, there is a large parking lot, with spaces much easier to get in and out of. Al's purchased this parcel a few years ago, and made it into an expanded lot. There is a walkway leading to the building right from this lot. This visit in particular was this past September. I was in the area eating dinner, so I decided to stop by Al's for dessert on the way back. I arrived around 8:50 PM, and they closed at 9:00, so naturally there was not much of a wait at this time. The store is a classic outdoor ice cream stand. Meaning that you walk up and order at the windows, and there is no indoor seating. However, there are plenty of benches and picnic tables on either side of the building. Depending on the time of day that you visit, these might be full, so next best thing would be to tailgate at your car! I have tried a large amount of the menu here over the years, and there are a lot of great items. The Tornadoes are huge, and there are so many toppings available to mix in. Cones and dishes are gigantic, regardless of the size. I like the Ice Cream Sandwiches, particularly the ones with either the Chocolate Chip Cookie or the Peanut Butter Cookie. Milkshakes are tasty as well. In the fall, they will have Pumpkin Ice Cream, and tend to have other specials throughout the spring and summer. I have personally never tried the food items, but I imagine they are good! On this visit, I kept it rather simple with a Small Vanilla Cake Cone with Cherry Dip. As I said, the cones are very generous, so I normally stick to a small size. This one was a little porous and uniquely shaped, but that does not matter so long as it tastes good. It definitely did! The person who waited on me was friendly and quick. I understand it can be annoying to have customers so close to closing time, but I appreciated their demeanor and service on this day. The value here is pretty great. Most of the items are soft-serve, so naturally it will be less than hand-scooped ice cream. My cone was under $5, and that included getting the add-on of dip. Al's has always been a crazy good value, and I believe they still are. In the past few years, they also started to take cards. So, no reason not to stop by! Some bonus aspects of Al's are that they will give you a free Pup Cup with your purchase. My dog loves ice cream, so I take advantage of this often. Also, they offer a Punch Card if you ask for one when placing your order. So, if you buy 10 items, you will get one free once you present the card. I have always been a fan of Al's, and now try to stop by whenever I can. I do not live as close anymore, but it is still worth it to come by every once in a while for some delicious treats. The owner is very kind, as well as all of the staff. The product is good, and there really is something for everyone here. Plus, the atmosphere and overall value really bring it over the top. If you find yourself in the Jefferson Hills/Clairton/West Mifflin area anytime soon, make sure to stop by Al's!

We had a great experience! The ice cream was delicious, and the brownie sundae with added peanut…read morebutter was absolutely amazing--it was the perfect combination and definitely something we'd order again. We also appreciated the outdoor seating, which made it a nice spot to enjoy our treats on a beautiful day. The only things we would love to see are a few more Dole Whip flavor options. Overall, the service was great, the ice cream was tasty, and we'll definitely be back for another sweet treat!

The ice cream I had was absolutely amazing. I got lavender lemon cake and my friend got cosmic…read morebrownie. Both were 10/10. The service was quick and pleasant and the price was fair. I love it here!

This is also called Parkside Perk when they serve coffee during morning hours! They have a…read moredrive-thru which is super convenient and their menu is all online to check out prior to coming. They also serve ice cream out of another window and they have a walk-up for that! Looks well kept. I got a honey bee latte with almond milk the other day, sans the toppings (whipped cream and graham cracker) since Im doing no wheat or dairy at the moment. I'm glad I asked what came on top because I'm not confident they would have left that stuff off, so just be warned if you have food allergies to ask the questions! When someone wants a nut milk, they should double check it's not a food allergy. The coffee was very good! I'm always worried it's going to be too sweet but they used the right amount of flavorings and it was really nice. I'd definitely order that again and if I'm in the area, I'd stop by! They're a little hidden gem about 10 min off route 22, and there's not a lot of coffee options in that area so I'm happy to have this here! I think it's smart for them to do ice cream and coffee.

Great ice cream! The service there is quick and the ice cream is always a hit! The outside seating…read moreis beautiful and very relaxing.

Maybe it was a user error on my end picking the cotton candy dipped ice cream (the pictures made it…read morelook so good), but I was disappointed with the final product here. The soft serve seems decent, but whatever the candy coating they spread on top tasted nothing like cotton candy, just little sugar rocks that were too much for my taste buds and stomach to enjoy. Despite waiting in line for a few minutes behind other people, the service was fast once I got up to the counter to order. I'd like to try it again in hopes Tastyland can prove me wrong and I just got unlucky with my order this time, but have to give two stars for now.

What's not to like about a store selling a little bit of this and that (bandanas, bug spray,…read more"antique" ceramics), but mostly hand dipped Galliker's ice cream in all the usual flavors? They have both waffle cones and cups. We found the "single" scoop to be generous enough.

The wife decided to commandeer the majority of the black raspberry ice cream we got here (as I…read morewrite this she protests: "We *shared* it! We did!"). In her defense it really was that good. I had just made some cherry ice cream at home a week or so prior and it wasn't nearly as excellent, and I'm trying to figure out what sorcery they invoke as they churn this creamy ambrosia. I suspect xanthum gum and a dollop of flavoring, as this ice cream's raspberrosity exploded on the tongue in a firework of comestible delight. Whatever wizardry used by the ice cream company that they sell here, come here and try it - you won't be disappointed. It makes Brewster's, Baskin Robbins, and Cold Stone Creamery look like amateurs.