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!

Menu was vast enough that you have plenty of choices for everyone. They even had a dairy free…read moreflavor which was awesome for those with allergies. The place is very cute and clean. My husband got cookies and cream, very good. I god the death by chocolate which was the perfect name for it. And the scholars chip was very good as well. Overall the flavors are your personal preference but the actual ice cream itself is high quality. Doesn't just taste like sugar, has a thickness to it that I love over the soft serve. Has perfect sized chunks of things. I would go here again and again. It was $8.50 for 2 scoops which ended up being like a pint of ice cream so it's a tad pricey but honestly Im happy to pay for the quality you're getting since it's not like I'd eat this every day. Service was great. One girl took my husbands order and then another took mine so no one was just standing around. Happy to have this nearby.

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.

Another perfect visit! We've been going here for years and I must say that the service is always…read morefantastic which I greatly appreciate! It's difficult to find good customer service but no matter who has waited on us here, they are always friendly and helpful. The employees are the typical younger people who are usually working the local ice cream establishments but what is unique is that they are all smiling, polite, clean and friendly so kudos to the staff here, you are appreciated! You really make a difference and stand out from some of the other ice cream shops. This is the perfect place to come for burgers and soft serve ice cream, although they have other food options and treats too. The burgers are made from local beef which may not matter to some but I love to support local! I always try their specialty burgers since they offer a unique flavor twist with different sauces, cheeses, and toppings (for example: fried onion straws, aiolis, egg, slaw, etc) You won't get just an ordinary burger at all. The fries are just the way I like them too, crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside. The ice cream never disappoints, I love trying their unique flavor options. The Belgian waffle sundae with strawberries is one of my favorites. It's great to have a casual food and ice cream shop that also has unique options. You never get bored with the same thing (unless you get "hooked" on a favorite that you can't stop ordering). One of the best things about this location is the outdoor seating options. There is a covered pavilion area with tables and also tables with umbrellas to keep your ice cream out of the sun so it doesn't melt as fast haha. Really, it's the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful day and some delicious food. The tables and benches are always clean and kept in good condition which is a big deal for me. Great job Tastyland crew! Two "paws up" from our pups too, they always enjoy their pup cups!

Tastyland has the best burgers. So good and fresh. Service is fast and has always been accurate…read more So so good.

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.

You want delicious ice cream, they have more flavors of ice cream than I've ever seen! You want to…read morefind home goods, fishing, hunting, lawn furniture ? They've got that too. You want to go on a field trip, go to Mountaineer. There is no indoor seating. I would not be able to bring Grandma with her walker. She would not be able to navigate the narrow, cluttered aisles. It is an outing not to be missed.

This place has it all. Is it a country store? A hunting and fishing store? A ice cream parlor? How…read moreabout a place to grab a bite to eat? All of the above. When I say this place is unique you just have to visit. It's packed to the walls with inventory. I think they have more fishing gear than two Cabellas or Bass Pro shops combined. For sure the most selection of diverse fishing lures and equipment I have ever seen. My daughter suggested it when I said I wanted ice cream. It took me awhile just to decide to get our ice cream because I was busy looking at everything they to offer. There is so much inventory that you can't get down some isles without moving things out of the way. Now the Ice cream. They have probably fifty flavors. Okay maybe not quite that many but if you can't find what you want you don't want ice cream. Just go home. Lol. I wanted the grasshopper mint with chocolate but it must be so popular because they was out. So I settled for a double scoop of raspberry chocolate chunk and my daughter got a single scoop of play dough. Ice cream that is. Lol. And we got the pups a cup of vanilla. I mean what furry friend doesn't like a pup cup. It was really really good. I forgot to get a pic of my cone as my hands were kinda full. Did I mention you can order food to eat? Yep. They offer a menu of food. Great place and friendly staff. A must visit.

Delicious homemade buckeyes, gobs, assorted chocolates and ice cream. We will definitely return!read more

Very cute little sweet shop. They had ice cream (we got birthday cake in a waffle cone and it was…read moreHUGE), chocolates, and pastries. The staff was so friendly and helpful. There's plenty of street parking available and a couple tables on the sidewalk to enjoy your sweet treat!