It reminds me of a modern Dairy Queen. There is a little sloped roof building with an extensive colorful menu posted above so ordering windows. Soft serve and hard ice cream abounds with classic and creative flavors. The team is super nice and efficient. There is a pavilion out back with picnic tables. I just went with the mainstay chocolate vanilla twist in a cake cone. For a small it was a generous portion. The prices are really reasonable compared to what I am used to in Jersey! read more

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The fam were in the area for a weekend and we'd already had some bad whiffs (both our hotel and the restaurant we went to for dinner were stinkers). We were all praying a dessert 'nightcap' could salvage this trip far from home. No pressure, Jolly Cow, no pressure. This was obviously 'the place to be' - countless people coming and going. All sorts of "hang out" areas (under a tent, in the grass on benches, you name it) - so we were feeling good that we picked a winner. We waited in line for a spell and when we went to start our order we encountered our first remora... cash only. (People still carry cash, huh?) Crisis averted (yeah, my kids had cash on them!) - back in line to try this again. Family of four all getting some serious treats and all for under $20? Sweet! (Dad puns unavoidable, sorry.) "Small" cone was the size of a Smurf (aka - 3 apples) which is crazy (good). I went with their 'Razzle' which is a step-sibling to DQ's Blizzard (I think the last time I had Reese's Pieces ET was still trying to phone home) and... pretty darn incredible. (Although it too was just TOO much of a good thing and I wish it was even smaller than their small.) You saved our weekend, Jolly Cow. And that's the "utter" truth. (I warned y'all that the dad puns weren't going to stop.) read more

The owner and employees are nice, the ice cream is always high quality and enjoyable. The location is nice and gives you a good feeling.

The ice cream was really delicious. I had the canolli flavor, rootbeer float, soft serve Vanilla and orange. Was a great experience. Remember if you go there cash only read more

Are you looking for really good ice cream in Lake Katrine (not far from Kingston) on the cheap with a dose of love? Then you don't have to look for long. After getting some exterior paint at Home Depot, we made a mad dash to come here with at least 5 minutes to spare. Amongst Kingston's strip mall after strip mall and more strip malls not far off, is Jolly Cow- a blast from the past standing out alone with an almost life-size cow, checkered black+white flooring, and their colorful overhead menu. Even if you had time, you can spend a whole 10 minutes at least discussing which flavor is the best, but because time was ticking, we each knew we wanted chocolate soft serve on a waffle cone- mine with chocolate sprinkles. This isn't the place where you'll find your Jolly C. ice cream covered in ice crystals or tasting like freezer burn. The chocolate in the soft serve is subtle, but it's fresh. The waffle was another hit with a super fresh taste and held its slight crisp. Order wisely. I ordered a Large, hubs a Medium- they were both humongous- a Small is perfectly fine. So if you're one of those that want something more than the old standard sized ice cream cone and you want to level up the vibe, Jolly C. is for you. In addition to the staff being super nice, the price can't be beat! read more

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This place has been a staple since I was a child, and it never disappoints when I go. The staff are lovely and seating is easy. Great ice cream, and I've always loved seeing the flavors of the week when I go by. read more

So much fun! It's like an old fashioned soft serve place. Lots of different flavors, so many toppings, so hard to choose. Service is quick and they write down the order so no mistakes. Plenty of parking, but I bet it gets packed in the summer. read more

Fun. Lots of different soft ice cream flavors. Of course hard ice cream flavors too. Old fashion roadside ice cream stand. Lots of picnic tables. read more

Omg my small twist soft serve was soooo yummy and looked so good! Service was nice. It was my first time and lucky not busy at the time so it took me a Minute to look at the menu. They have hard and soft serve ice cream. They have many flavors but you can't beat the twist. Will be back whenever I crave soft serve esp in the summer. I passed by on a warm day and there was a long line!! Def to be expected this summer! read more

The Jolly Cow - Twist soft serve small - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Katrine, New York

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The only place that I love to get soft serve from, there is just something about their ice cream that's so GOOD!!

Best soft serve I've had in the last decade -- made it a truly memorable July 4th in the Catskills. I got chocolate, because I'm a purist, my husband got mint, and we got a vanilla/peanut butter swirl for my dog. Wish I could import this place to the Boston area where we live now, because it's truly some of the best soft ice cream I've had in recent memory! read more

Cute, little, old fashioned outdoor ice cream stand. They have a huge variety of ice cream and drink options and also hot dogs. Seating is outdoor covered or uncovered picnic tables. Very dog friendly... they even have PUP cups. I enjoy going there and will go back when I'm in the area read more

Saw this and had to test it out as a lover of ice cream should. An old school ice cream hut on the side of the road. The staff were very friendly. Fortunately space outside to eat. A bonus being it was covered so accommodated all weather. You are going to need to sit and eat as the portions are huge. Decided to have a medium soft serve in a cone and thought it was going to topple over before I could eat it all. As a purist I had the vanilla which was deliciously rich and creamy. If we are driving by again I'm going to try and talk my husband into stopping so I can try an ice cream. read more

A great spot for soft serve, the price and ambiance is small town perfect. Lots of unique flavors.

Nice to have the option to stop in this place for high quality ice cream. Love independent businesses. If you have a small cooler, buy a dozen ice cream sandwiches to take home for your freezer. These are so much better than anything you can buy in a grocery and the price works out to a little more than a dollar a piece. read more

They hard and soft ice cream is great quality, reasonable prices, and fast service. We love their ice cream cakes, too! read more

I will go here every time I'm in the area!! The workers are friendly and the ice cream is delicious! They have unique soft served ice cream flavors. I really recommend the yellow cake. It was sooo good! Can't wait to be back. Ps: there's plenty of parking and sitting in the premises. We loved sitting on the bench and enjoying our ice cream there. read more

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Been going to the Jolly Cow for decades. Best soft serve Ice cream in the area. I always order a cherry shake made with both syrup and crushed cherries. Delicious. The young ladies behind the counter are always friendly and courteous. Go there and get yourself a real treat. read more

Just driving and saw this place. We made a u-turn and enjoyed some delicious soft serve ice cream. Definitely recommend anyone passing by to stop in for an Americana throwback. read more

The Jolly Cow - Kiddie creamsicle cone. Delicious! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Katrine, New York

i love the jolly cow very nice ice cream is delisous everything is great can not wait till they open back up

Lots of flavors, fast service and inexpensive! Open for a good portion of the year, too. Definitely recommend!

Absolutely the best soft ice cream in the Region. My favorites are pistachio and creamsicle. Staff all very friendly and patient. They have hard ice cream as well. read more

Classic throwback Ice Creamry stand in Kingston , NY. Oh how thIs is a reminder of how cool things in America used to be. You'll locate this stand just off the freeway exit by the giant red tipped ice cream cone mounted to the top of the roof. I drove up and ordered the strawberry sundae one day and the basic soft serve cone the next. My Ice cream was extremely creamy which is my favorite type to enjoy. Now if you wanna know the sign of a good strawberry sundae , it's when fresh Strawberrys are used. Overall I felt like a kid walking up to order which isn't a bad thing these days. When you need ice cream fix they have about everything ice cream you could ever want to enjoy. Even the root beer float but I'll save that for another time. Trust me when that sweet tooth starts aching stop here and tell the FRANK sent you. read more

The Jolly Cow - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Katrine, New York

Best icecream ever!!! Remember to have cash on you because they do not take card. They also have ample outside seating where you can enjoy your icecream. So far I have tried the vanilla, soft serve chocolate, and mint chip flavors and can't wait to try more when I get the chance. See you soon! read more

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Awesome family owned business!! Everyone that works there is very pleasant. The soft ice cream flavors are great. Way more than just chocolate and vanilla. read more

Best service and ice cream! We have been there numerous times. The girls are always friendly and they give large portions.

Rudest service personnels, ever encountered. Worst of all, their products aren't very good. Certainly not worth a visit. Go elsewhere. Sawyer's is far better. read more

Came here to get some ice cream and it was super delicious! You will definitely want to i-scream for more! . The price is super affordable, and it will be great to bring family and children here. They have seating area with umbrella's so come check it out! A variety of lots flavors. Check the menu attached. Will definitely come back for more i- scream! read more

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This is the best creamy, soft serve ice cream in the Hudson Valley. Generous portions too and not crazy expensive. Unfortunately it is closed until April I believe. read more

My wife loves the soft serve here. I prefer hard ice cream and go with the queen of hearts.

Delicious Ice cream - soft serve or hard. Cheerful location. Fair prices. Lots of options.

This place was the only soft serve in a 20 mile radius to the campground we stayed in that offered black raspberry soft serve ( which for me was a must have when we come to NY) BUT... not only did they have my favorite flavor they also has a TON other soft serve flavors. And not just flavor bursts (which they do also offer) but LEGIT soft serves like creamsicle , cotton candy , and a sorbet for dairy free ! It was amazing, and I would travel out of my way again to visit. Prices were GREAT too!! read more

The Jolly Cow - Kiddie sizes with sprinkles - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Katrine, New York

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Came on a hot night and the place was packed. Tried the orange, vanilla soft seeve on cones. My daughter loved the Queen of Hearts which is a chocolate scooped ice cream with raspberry swirl and little chocolate treats buried in it. Loved the price on the medium cones. Less than $3. What a treat! Would definitely come back and try more flavors. read more

The cutest little roadside soft serve shop. Definitely will come back next time I'm in the area.

Awesome place! On a road trip and stopped on my way towards Albany. Nice small road side stand with a large assortment of fresh made ice cream flavors. I went for the creamsicle on a sugar cone. One of the best ice cream cones i've ever had! Highly recommended and will definitely be stopping again next time I find myself in the area! read more

The Jolly Cow - Creamsicle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Katrine, New York

The ice cream is average. The selection is excellent, BUT the attitude of the girls behind the counter was horrible. All five seemed thoroughly disgusted with their job. Nothing like going to get a happy ice cream cone only to be barked at by an angry 17 yr old. Can their job really be that bad? Literally, all five looked like they took an angry pill. Bad vibes were given to my cone which is why I think it melted so fast. read more

Great little old fashioned ice cream stand! Retro decor and prices, too! The lines out front really speak for themselves. The Hub ordered a "large" vanilla soft serve and it was almost a foot high - no exaggeration! Nice and smooth, too. They offer a variety of soft serve flavors, which change weekly. They have lots of flavors of hard ice cream, too, plus all sorts of toppings, jimmies, dips, and other goodies to embellish your yummy cone with. They also offer milkshakes, soft drinks, nachos and hotdogs. Jolly Cow has an ongoing special that's a favorite with the locals: One dozen ice cream sandwiches for $10. Wow. And they're huge and handmade in-store, too. They even create custom ice cream cakes. Give this little gem a try next time you're in Kingston shopping or whatever. read more

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OK this place is super convenient to Rhinebeck when you come from the fairgrounds. Super convenient to Kingston when you're going on a river cruise. We highly highly recommend this ice cream place. Right on Route 9W. They have the most delicious vanilla soft serve and chocolate shakes. The Perry's ice cream is delicious as are their sundae toppings. The prices are super affordable. You must stop by. Even have a dole whip which people go crazy for. Four of us came here and had delicious ice cream for under $13. What a stinking bargain. read more

The Jolly Cow - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lake Katrine, New York

Nice place to get ice cream. Good variety of ice cream and toppings. My favorite is the frozen yogurt. Outdoor tables only.

What an amazing place always smiles laughter family oriented I guess I wish there was a better way for parking exiting and entering but overall an amazing place. If you're visiting from out of state bring your family and friends if you're trying to have a good treat just stop bye trust me it's worth your time and money read more