The Grandstand is a Summer must. Food is delicious as is the ice cream. Tables with umbrellas and…read morea nice small playground for kids. They even have rest room !

Well, I must say that when I go here I go for the ice cream. I don't go for food itself, but they…read moredo serve food here. So if you do want something to eat before you have your ice cream or just to have something to eat this is a spot that you could try. I do know that their ice cream is absolutely amazing. I do love the fact that it's not flavor crystals, but it's actually creamy and delicious. They have a lot of different flavors and the service is quick so you may get there and see a line, but the line will move fairly quickly. I like the fact that they have a baseball practice area where you go into the gate and you can hit some balls for the cost, of course but Although I don't play, it's nice to watch others and see how they do because it's pretty neat. I've never gotten the concept of baseball lol. But they have little tables with umbrellas on them so you can sit and enjoy the time there with friends and family and they have a little playground That little kids can play on. Overall, it was a positive experience and if you're ever around it would be worth checking out. Thank you for listening.

First time here, Rose Falooda Yum!! Also picked up chocolate mousse cake for hubby & Tiramisu for…read moredaughter...yumminess indeed!! I will come back again...so many options and the employee was knowledgeable and kind! Cash, credit card, etc Door dash too. Small parking lot, great location. Ambiance is typical ordering store front.

I decided to try Cookie Boy this week because I've seen it advertised. I opted for the cookies that…read morewere already made rather than waiting the 20 mins for hot ones. They are chocolate chunk. I went to eat them two hours later and they taste old. I tried heating them but they still have that dried out chocolate chip cookie that's been around for a week. So disappointing because I spent $9 on two cookies that I'm just going to throw out. I won't return. If you still want to try them just don't buy the ones premade.

The former "Bumpy's" for local residents. Amazing flavors. Outdoor seating. Safe area of town…read more Are they a little pricey. Yup. That's why this is a dessert / treat. Stella's offers a vast selection of flavors of ice cream and custard ( not always easy to find in Albany. ). Staff is friendly and they keep the area clean around the side of the building. Would definitely recommend the "flurries" - thick and packed with "add on's". This is their 6th year and much needed/welcomed for that part of town.

Stella's is my personal go to for ice cream (custard) they have outdoor seating only with…read moreumbrellas. They have a churro sundae that is good and a fried dough sundae that is outrageous but so good! The thing is HUGE. They have a ton of toppings to choose from and the possibilities are endless.

The ice cream is just OK but the staff is always really fun and engaging, especially with the kidsread more

Best custard around! Great friendly staff, reasonable prices and lots of choices from over 36…read moreflavors of Perry's hard ice cream to soft serve custard flavors and weekly new flavors and specialty sundaes. There's something for everyone!

Is there any cake decorated more beautifully than a custom cake from this longtime popular bakery…read morein Schenectady? I do not think so. The cakes are made fresh and not frozen. Today, we had a 10" Carrot Cake for an 18th birthday party. It not only looked picture perfect, it tasted great. The website describes the many flavors of cake available in different sizes in round or sheet cake style. When you call to order, you speak to a knowledgeable staff person to select a flavor, size, frosting, and filling. Then you select the decorations and colors you would like. The signature iconic script handwriting of their decorators is attractive and distinctive. You know it is a Villa Italia cake when you first see it. However, always check a custom order cake before you leave. When we picked up the Carrot Cake, the worker did not open box to show us the cake. They should be trained to show the costumer the cake before checking out! Fortunately, I did open box and saw a pink frosted cake saying HB Jackie. My cake was for an 18 yr old grandson. They fixed it so it looked nice, but it was not quick. Please check out my photos to see a few of the cakes we have ordered and enjoyed!

The cakes are always moist. Filling just enough. Buttercream frosting yes is sweet but one of the…read morebest tasting around. Offer plenty of options for decorating also. Recently the gelato cakes have became a favorite too. Recently ordered cookie & cream ones. Every one complimented the taste. Also able to pay and order on the phone. Service was great.

My friends really love this place. They told me that nostalgia was a big part of it. They grew up…read moreeating those burgers, which they said were pretty good. I finally made it to Jumpin' Jacks the other day. It's a mid-century outdoor diner, which is a local institution. I felt as though I traveled back in time to the 1950s or stepped into a scene from that old tv show, "Happy Days." The place looks awesome. I ordered a Jack Burger which consists of double hamburger patties covered in cheese and coleslaw on a bun. While the patties look flat they are tasty and very filling. I also had some fries, which were very good. I was stuffed. The 2 Jack Burgers--one for a friend-- fries and two fountain drinks ran me $26. Not bad. I was there for an early dinner at about 4:30pm. I've been warned that the lines can get very long. My friends suggested in order to avoid crowds I'm best off showing up at off hours. It was a fun experience. I finally get it. This a bit of Americana and those burgers taste good, too.

**MY EXPERIENCE:**…read more Upon approaching Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In, we were greeted by a sizable crowd, confirming its status as a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists alike. My wife ordered fried fish planks, while I opted for a cheeseburger with barbecue. For her, onion rings followed, and I chose french fries. Post-meal, we indulged in their exceptional ice cream, a highlight of the experience. This establishment is a cornerstone near New York, offering a quintessential dining experience. **HISTORY & CONTEXT:** Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In boasts a storied past, serving as a beloved staple in the New York area since its inception. The drive-in's enduring popularity is a testament to its commitment to quality and community engagement. Known for its iconic menu and vibrant atmosphere, it attracts visitors year-round, providing a nostalgic escape into American diner culture. RATINGS & LOGISTICS: - Atmosphere: 10/10 - Food Quality: 9/10 - Service/Flow: 8/10 - Value: 7/10 - Would Return: Yes

This year, you might find the cutest pumpkin in the patch on a Curry Freeze cone…read more Because I love getting soft served in October, I checked Facebook before committing to a post-brunch trip over here today, and was pleasantly surprised to see the Curry Freeze social team hard at work, as they recently made a post giving us coneheads the inside scoop about their final countdown: 10/24 people. That's the last day of the 2019 season (until then open daily, 11am - 9pm). With vanilla/pumpkin prominently displayed on the shrinking the menu board (but really, what other flavors do you need in October?), my order was a no brainer. I got a small twist on a cone (because I'm sustainable AF), and it only took one lick before started to feel like a true pump king. Or a hallow queen. Either way, it was the perfect treat for a mild mid-October day! In a sense, soft serve is really just melted ice cream, and Curry Freeze delivers on both flavor and texture. What could be a perfect storm of recipe, equipment, and TLC yields a twist that's exceptionally creamy (my mother claims it's the best vanilla soft serve around), and everything you want in the frozen purgatory that is soft serve ice cream. Whether you visit on a 90º or 60º day, the twist never compromises its integrity: it stands tall, is structurally sound, and stays thicc. I mean, is this soft serve #goals or what?! Completely inspiring. We might not deserve this summer-fall hybrid dessert, but what a time to be alive. The fact that even some of the best soft serve in the 518 has the opportunity to be basic and get it's pumpkin spice on is a win-win, so stop being seedy and get your harvest dessert on!

A really solid place for ice cream! Definitely one of those classic places to go to in the summer…read morewith easy parking and shaded picnic tables. They have many different place options for hard and soft serve ice cream and sundaes. The workers at the window were really efficient and nice. It's a fun stop if you're looking for ice cream in the area.

Corner ice cream is a local favorite. They serve hard and soft ice cream as well as food like…read morecheese fries, foot long hot dogs and even clam rolls! Lots of parking and outdoor seating. They also have seasonal flavors, like pumpkin for fall. My favorite thing- they have old fashioned donuts filled with soft serve and your choice of toppings, you don't see that at any other ice cream shop!! Epic!

One of my family's favorite places for ice cream season- the Reese's sundae is my favorite and they…read morehave snack foods too- I usually get popcorn chicken. Outdoor seating only with umbrellas.

Right off the bat, the only reason I'm withholding an extra start from my rating is the meager…read morescoops. Still, the ice cream shop called the ice cream shop gets bonus points from me for being a local small business and I'm glad to see them reopen every spring. Now, back to the scoop. The small portion size was notable especially when compared to what we've come to expect at other local ice cream joints, and I'm disappointed because, who would rather have a smaller scoop of ice cream? We'll, not me. They have a few round benches across the parking lot from the shop, although some oddly have only the skeleton of an umbrella. Thankfully it was overcast when we came here most recently, so it wasn't an issue even though the only two bench seats with an umbrella were taken. Staff were reasonably friendly so service is not an issue, and I like the family vibe. Ice cream itself was fine, but I couldn't help but wish for a bit more of it.

We came here based on a friend's recommendation and found it to be a cute ice cream shop. Due to…read morethe pandemic, waiting in line was tough as we had to stay about 20 feet away from the ordering window and that meant planning our order in advance wasn't possible because we couldn't see the options. They carry Perry's ice cream (my wife's favorite) and had a lot of great flavors. I had "Peanut butter smore," which I had never heard of before, in a waffle cone. My wife had something-berry cheesecake. The ice cream was between soft and hard, which I found odd but not bad. Perhaps it was starting to melt? They have lots of large tables with umbrellas, though our seats were very low to the ground in an awkward sort of way. Wheelchair accessible tables are available. Dogs are not permitted, so Clover got to watch from the car. I wish I had more time to read their menu to see if they had specialty sundaes and such. They had 4-5 flavors of soft serve and/or Dole whip, which is nice.

Great Stewarts shop. Bad neighborhood. There was a sign in the window that warned customers to 'not…read morebring in' their bags. Inside idle, riff-raff kids were lounging at tables. The staff was great and this shop had the bread and milk that I came in to buy. The clerks are cool. This is a large Stewart's. Gas pumps work. Review: 5 (avoid the riff-raff)

RYAN MADE THE MOST BUSTING VANILLA MILKSHAKE EVER! He was so kind and provided the best customer…read moreservice to our large group of milkshake lovers! Thanks Ryan! He also took the initiative to create a safe store environment and wonderful ambiance