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!

Casciolas has been around forever. They are the most reasonably priced ice cream store. Open only…read morein the Summer. I have the best kind of childhood memories of this place. They have many flavors of regular ice cream as well as soft serve. They sell small sizes, which I appreciate. They also have lactose free ice cream for those who need it. They are cash only, so bring your folding money!

Great ice cream! Cash only. I had a peanut parfait, excellent. So much better than DQ. The so had a…read moreoreo belly buster with all the cookie goodness. Husband had a mini banana split. He the pineapple was too sweet but it was good nevertheless. Service was excellent with smiling faces. Ambiance was outside seating and clean parking lot area. Definitely will stop again.

Chose a sunny, but windy day to visit Lovie's for a sundae. The wacky waving inflatable tube man…read moreout front was going wild and the man and woman trashcan pair were freshly decorated for the season. We were lucky to have only one person in line in front of us which gave us enough time to settle on a flavor. I went with the salted caramel sundae, the smaller size. I thought the presentation and taste of the sundae were great, but the price was a little high. Also, this is a cash only place. Comparing to other custard stands in the area, their prices are definitely a little higher. They have a small parking lot and a couple picnic tables to sit at. The girl working was friendly and quick. If I was in the area again and craving ice cream, I'd probably stop by.

The service is always excellent. The ice cream menu selections offer a great variety and tastes…read moregreat and is a refreshing treat.

Best ice cream around! Phenomenal constantly changing flavors that are unique and unlike any other…read moreice cream place! Staff is extremely friendly and provide great service!

Great local ice cream spot! Homemade flavors every day that are unique and flavorful! I ordered the…read moreStrawberry Pretzel ice cream and really enjoyed it. The flavor was natural, with actual strawberries mixed throughout the ice cream and small pretzel pieces for a salty crunch. A wonderful mix of sweet and salty! Just wish there would have been a few more pretzels so I had one with each bite.

Such a great place with great workers and the nicest owner! We went here recently on a whim and am…read moreso happy we discovered this spot. The owner could not have been nicer from the moment we got there. He gave our toddler son a tshirt and was so friendly and helpful. On top of the great service, the ice cream is delicious. I had the chocolate peanut butter and loved it. My wife also really enjoyed her chocolate smoothie. Our family also split an order of the mozz sticks which were really good. Can't wait to stop back!

Ice cream is good but the good isn't that great. It's hand dipped ice cream, no soft serve. Cash…read moreonly. Food is just frozen food they dump in a fryer. Service is good and it has an old school, homey feel to it. Go for the ice cream, not the lunch.

I've been to the Ice Creamery twice. It is fairly close to my house so it's an easy choice when my…read morekids want a treat. During both visits the employees have been friendly. The hard ice cream is very tasty. The shop itself is quite quaint. It is definitely worth the visit if you're nearby. It is a nice non chain shop.

We had a great experience at The Ive Creamery. They had a great menu of ice cream and other treats…read more TONS of toppings. My husband got a "tornado" which is a mix of ice cream and topping and it was so tasty. They also had ice cream sandwiches and shakes. The pup cup was so cute! What a special touch with the bones. I believe they said that a local groomer donates them. The outside area is fenced in and very cute and comfortable. The staff were also super nice. An added bonus-this is right across the street from Helicon Brewing, if you want a sweet treat after a pint or two.

Twisters isn't out here trying to reinvent ice cream, and honestly, thank goodness. It scratches…read morethe ice cream itch without making you choose between 47 artisanal flavors named after emotions. The vanilla/chocolate twist is exactly what it's supposed to be: creamy, classic, and reliable. You order through the walk-up window like it's still the good old days, and somehow they're still faster than half the places with touchscreens and apps. They've also got plenty of hard ice cream flavors, slushies, and ice cream novelties if you're feeling adventurous. If you're in Bloomfield and just want ice cream.....not an "ice cream experience".....Twisters gets the job done.

Cute little ice cream shop with a convenient location and reasonable prices. The ice cream was…read moregood, and the overall experience was pleasant. My only concern was that when I paid, the cashier automatically kept the change rather than offering it back. I was planning to leave a tip anyway, and I did, but I don't think tips should be assumed. I understand there may be a coin shortage, but the amount wasn't just a penny or two. Other than that, it was a nice visit.

I stopped in after having dinner at Harold's Inn right next door one evening... Their menu is…read morepretty large, loaded with shakes, various novelties like sundaes, their version of a "Blizzard", etc. I opted for their version of the Blizzard and it was decent, until I got to the bottom third and there was no topping down there, because they didn't blend it properly. Service also wasn't very happy and friendly, which you expect from an ice cream joint. Experience was "meh!"

Definitely one of my favorite ice cream spots around town, and in addition, it is a great place to…read moremini golf as well! We went on a Thursday and found out that it was date night, which means mini golfing is buy one get one free (great surprise)! The actual golf course was 18 holes, and each hole was unique which I believe is a rare find when you're mini golfing. We enjoyed ourselves and didn't get bored halfway through like we have at other repetitive courses. After golfing, we of course had to get ice cream! They have hard ice cream, soft serve, sundaes, and every other type of ice cream imaginable! I got the cotton candy soft serve and it was DELICIOUS! It was not overwhelming sweet, but instead it had a subtle, smooth cotton candy flavor. I would surely get it again on my next visit... which I plan to be very soon!