this ralph's has been here for a long time. no complaints about the food or service, those have always been great and the location itself is kept very clean. my only gripe is the prices have really soared the past year or two. almost 6 dollars for a small ice now is crazy. read more

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Summer fast approaching, warmer weather upon us what better way to cool off and hitting up Ralph's Ices! It's been quite some time since I've been here and was glad to see so many flavor additions to their menu. The girl at the counter was helpful and patient while we perused the choices and was also very helpful. So many options, can't go wrong. The outside seating area is not that large, and the noise from the busy street does not make for much enjoyable sitting, but order and go works for my family! Happy Summer everyone! read more

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Temptation is a dangerous thing. Sometimes you do everything in your power not to give into it and other times it's too much to overcome. For me, I'm tempted to give Ralph's of Lake Ronkonkoma three stars, but you already saw that I went with four. So why the temptation? Well it's not from the ices themselves. I mean it's tough to ruin Ralph's because it's so consistently wonderful and creamy and amazing and any other adjective that could be used to describe it. I'd also say it's not the lack of flavor choices as they have had plenty of pumpkin pie ice (one of the best seasonal ones out there), and we haven't run into any sold out options (at least not yet). I'd also give their setup a thumbs up. It's nothing amazing, but they have a few tables with umbrellas and a space that nicely separates itself from Portion Road. Also the giant Adirondack chair is kinda cool too. And I can't lower my score due to pricing either. I mean Ralph's definitely isn't as cheap as it used to be, but it's still pretty reasonable for what you get. So why the tempted three star review? Slow service. I feel bad saying this because the people who work here seem to be friendly enough, but of all the Ralph's I've been to, they just seem to move at a snail's pace. My fiancée had an issue where things just took forever for her to finally come home with ices (I thought maybe she got lost), and when I was here with my fiancée a different time, it took us forever just to order our two medium pumpkin ices. Last night was the third strike when it took way too long for them to give ices to one woman while I was standing in the rain. I'll say it probably doesn't help that it often seems like only one or two people are working each time we've been, but I'm not sure how they staff the place. It's just discouraging to know that when there's a line, things are gonna take time. Overall, I'll take this piece and consider it an unfortunate (but not unfixable) part of Ralph's of Lake Ronkonkoma and make a 3 1/2 star feel a full four. The place is still nice, the ices are still amazing, and it's so close to my house that I can't see myself going to any other location other than here...even if I might be just a little tempted to do it. read more

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Ice cream was good, they didn't have medium cups so I had to get a small or a large: weird. I asked her for cookie dough and cake batter (i mistakenly said it) and she said in a passive aggressive tone; "it's birthday cake NOT cake batter acutally". Service was just snarky but ice cream was fine as usual. read more

There is nothing like some ice cold Ralph's ices on a really hot day. Not too adventurous when it comes to flavors. I like lemon and chocolate, Although I do occasionally go crazy and get some cappuccino or pina colada. On a hot day, You can be sure there is always a huge line. The staff is great and they go thru the line ofcustomers real quick. There is more than enough flavors too choose from for even the most discriminating taste. Love the ices and can not wait to go again ummm. read more

Ralph's Ices - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Ronkonkoma, New York

So many terrific water ice flavors! Perfect on a warm summer day. When we were on our way to the supermarket we saw this location and made a bee-line for it. This small outpost of Ralph's Famous Italian Ices also shares the space with a Ralph Rottens Nut Pound so if you want even more snacks to go along with your ice such as candies and nuts this is all way too convenient. Get in on the BEETUS! No inside seating but a table and a few benches in the front. It's basically a walk-up window in an old stand alone store with a few friendly kids working it. The amount of water ice and creme ices they have here on selection is mind boggling. About 30 flavors of water ice, and they even carry sugar free options. Blue Hawaii, Bubblegum, Cotton Candy, Grape, Sour Cherry, Root Beer, and so many others to discover. One day I will conquer the whole menu! What is even better are that the water ices are a low cal - low fat treat. It's an icy cold snack that is almost guilt free! They also have a large selection of creme ices to choose from! Wowee-Wow! Apple Crumb, Birthday Cake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Jelly Ring, Crazy Coconut, Cinnamon Roll, Toasted Marshmallow, Spumoni, Orange & Creme, Peanut Butter Fluff, and so many more! These are more dairy based. We brought a few back for the family to try and all tasted great. They also have soft serve ice cream, sundaes, milk shakes, etc. You can mix and match flavors too! Prices are relatively cheap and you can choose different cup sizes so if you just want a small snack, or are hankering for a monster bucket, you can satisfy your icy sweet cravings at Ralph's. read more

Ralph's Ices - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Ronkonkoma, New York

The owner of this location really cares about his customers. I'd had an issue with some rowdy teenagers (not his fault) getting Ices there and he got in touch with me to make sure everything was OK. It's nice to see a local family business that still cares. Thanks again! I'll be back soon. read more

Ralph's is one of my favorite places to go to in the summer. Ice + ice cream = cream ice = the perfect hybrid. When I was growing up, I would come here every week and try a new flavor. My most favorite is birthday cake. It has pieces of frosting and sprinkles swirled in it. I would start and end the season with a birthday cake cream ice. Other fantastic cream ices are cinnamon roll, black cherry cheese cake, and carrot cake. Definitely get a birthday cake shake. It's so rich and it's fun to drink something that has sprinkles in it. read more

Ralph's Ices - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Ronkonkoma, New York

what do you need on a hot sweaty summer night? yes Ralph's can fit the bill wow do they have so many flavors the classics like rainbow, cherry and lemon but also such yummy as milky way, coconut,cupcake and raspberry tart and my fav key lime pie plus a lovely assortment of sugar free small parking lot on hot night and a long line is its only downfall read more

Ralph's Ices - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Ronkonkoma, New York

Great local Ralph's. Always in stock of whatever flavor we get. We go quiet often and the service is always quick and easy. Minimum to use a card is $10 read more

I really do love their ices but the location in Ronkonkoma is not sanitary. The young women who work there do not cover their noses with masks. There are signs posted all over saying customers have to wear masks, yet the owner and the workers do not think this applies to them. I have emailed the owner directly, no response. I went again this a Tuesday to see if they improved anything--no! The girls working don't wear masks covering their nose and mouth and their masks are very loose fitting. This makes me question how sanitary their procedures are if they can't follow state regulations. read more

Incessantly giggling staff Small, generous 2-scoop, 2-special-flavor mixture Legit chunks of cinnamon roll and chocolate layer cake Friendly, radiant teenage staff sporting trademark (required?) short shorts Enormous parking lot Construction outside $5 CC minimum Attached to Ralph Rotten's Nut Pound (but not the same Ralph?) read more

I'm so disappointed right now!!! I love açaí bowls and the other day i tried one from this location and it was sooooo goood !!! I was craving one today, so we ordered two with peanut butter and it was SO DRAMATICALLY different then last i got so annoyed i had to come and wrote a review ... the açaí was too frozen like little ice pellets and the fruit was barely even in there .. the slopped the peanut butter on top .. so it wasn't like blended in ... it was just such a let down :( i hate when you can't get the same good stuff twice in a row at a location :( read more

I had some time to kill before catching my train, my friend suggested we get some icys & ended up at this location. Pretty large menu to choose from & we were totally clueless on what we wanted to get the gentlemen there suggested we try some. He was great gave us a few samples to try Island Punch , Lemon , Mango , Strawberry Margarita , Malibu Bay Breeze , cherry , Passion fruit & Pineapple I think ?? I may have missed a flavor but think I got them all. Mango , Strawberry Margarita were very good , Malibu Bay Breeze ok , good Pineapple & lemon. Island Punch & Passion fruit really good. After a few samples I decide to go with Island Punch & Passion fruit nice that u can mix flavors some place are weird about that. The mixture was delicious ... my friend went with Cherry & Lemon also really good. We sat outside & enjoy the nice day as well as our Icy's. Nice spot the gentleman that helped us was super nice , lots to choose from & reasonable prices u can't wrong. read more

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Visiting from the South and have actually never had creme ice - but wow! It was amazing. Our family split the almond joy, key lime pie, mud slide and cotton candy. All flavors were amazing and refreshing on a hot summer night. We will be back next summer and have saved Ralph's as a favorite - we will be back! Maybe tomorrow.... read more

Definitely not a great location. This location is very small and usually only has one person working. Almost any time I have ever gotten some sort of item here it has tasted like mint. So you know they aren't cleaning the spoons. I could get ice cream or any type of ice and there will be a hint of mint ice cream in there. It's not hard to clean the spoon. Not only that but the girl who works there almost every day has an attitude when I give her my order. Seriously? It's your job!!! Sorry that I am asking for three separate ice creams! I didn't think it was much to ask. Especially since that is your job. Many times I will walk to the window and nobody will come out to help me for 5 minutes! So rude. Save yourself the time and go to the one in Nesconset. There you will get great service no attitude and no mint flavor in all of your items!! read more

I love the fast pace and helpfulness of the staff from here. Excellent ices and smoothies from here.

Everyone got to go there and try banana or pumpkin soft serve ice cream! I am addicted!