Literally stumbled across this place in the search for ice cream during a mini vacation. The most…read moreincredible selection of flavors, all able to be tasted! Several vegan options, which was much appreciated. Dewitt Mall is a small little place and this shop absolutely increases the charm. Fun decor, along with outdoor and indoor seating. The long line moved fast, and the employees were quick to fill order while being very friendly and accommodating lots of questions. Truly a hidden gem!

To finish off a good lunch or dinner, stop by Cayuga Lake Creamery for a scoop or two of their…read moredelicious ice cream. My favorite is the Sea Salt Caramel -- but they'll let you taste a few flavors if you're undecided. The staff is so great.

Its such a cute old colonial home. Enjoying ice cream on the porch is usually dreamy. Today a sweet…read moreyoung lady helped me pick peach and pistachio. And unfortunately i was underwhelmed. Neither had a distinct flavor. I mean cone on peach ice cream should tast like peach.. but it was just creamy sweet with a smidge of peach when you bit a random piece of fruit.. Sad. Maybe new owner manager? Not sure. Try again later this summer

Everything is absolutely charming about this place. The motel rooms look precious and the ice cream…read moreis delightful. Had the coffee and chocolate coconut ice cream. It did not disappoint! The lovely person working the counter was kicking butt and made the line go by super fast!

Home-made soft-serve and sorbet! Great flavors!…read more We found Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream shortly after lunch. (Jul 2026) We had to try their ice cream bars: homemade lemon chocolate chip ice cream, with a coat of crumbled lemon cookies, half-dipped in homemade dark-chocolate shell! Clever and delicious! We also had a dish of homemade Blueberry Guava sorbet! Intense red-purple color and sweet frozen flavor! Great summer treats! We ate faster than they melted :-)

Cute seasonal ice cream spot in Ithaca!…read more Located in downtown- the line can get pretty long in the evenings- even on weekdays. Cash only so be prepared. I am partial to soft serve but have tried both their hard icecream and soft serve. I prefer their soft serve but wish they had more flavors. I tried the classic chocolate twist and the two berry twist soft serves. In the two berry twist, I didn't like the pink flavor- it was too icy and more like a sorbet/dole whip than true soft serve. I liked the purple flavor thought! Overall, I still frequent Sweet Melissa's for softserve close to Cornell! Would recommend!

Convenient little stop while we were in Hammondsport for the day! Lots of flavors to choose from!…read morePrices were average for the area. Lots of seating. Front window worker was very nice. Would definitely return!

Great spot to stop before heading back home or Airbnb for the night. They have a full menu with…read morefood, drinks and desserts that check off any craving. Keuka Creamery offers quick & easy service with a handy drive thru. My cheesecake bite shake was thick and needed a spoon to eat. Throughout the dessert was bits of cheesecake and graham dusting which made every bite delicious.

We enjoyed our tasty lunches! But try to save room for ice cream. Family friendly and welcoming.read more

Friday afternoon at 4:15 and they closed the door as we were bringing our 4 and 6 year old…read moregrandchildren in for ice cream. We asked if they could give us 2 kiddy scoops and they rudely said no and closed the door on them. This is just after a group of 6 walked out with ice cream. What a discussing display.

After dinner treat. Our friend who lives here, suggested that we visit this fine establishment for…read moresome ice cream after dinner. It was excellent! All of us had something different and my wife even had their vegan ice cream, which was wonderful. Neither of us could tell that it was any different than the other ice cream. It was super tasty. Super tasty! The staff working here was very prompt and friendly, and we enjoyed sitting around and having a little chat after we finished. We would return here in a heartbeat!

Came here with family, solid ice cream place with the range of flavors! Can't go wrong!read more

I always try to support local, but tonight was my last visit. As my food was handed out the window,…read morea topping fell onto the outdoor public counter, and the employee picked it up with her bare hands and threw it right back onto the food. The staff is completely untrained, unhygienic, and too busy gossiping to follow basic food safety. Take your money elsewhere.

Amazing little ice cream shop with great prices and tons of options. There's a nice field in the…read moreback for kids to run once they've finished their food. Amazing find!

I've been meaning to write this review for a while because Babes & Buds absolutely deserves it!…read more My son and I drive all the way from Ithaca because this is our coffee shop. In fact, my son requests we come here--and honestly, I do too. The staff is always incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely sweet. Every visit feels like you're supporting people who truly care about their customers. The drinks are amazing, and I love how customizable everything is. There are so many flavor combinations to choose from, and I especially appreciate options like cold foam and whipped cream that let you make your drink exactly how you like it. My personal favorite is the Dubai Chocolate Latte, and in the winter I'm obsessed with the Banana Bread Chai. They're both absolutely delicious! If you're looking for a local coffee shop with creative drink options, wonderful people, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, I can't recommend Babes & Buds enough. It's truly a hidden gem, and we're always happy to make the drive. Supporting local businesses like this is so worth it!

Found this place after hiking Watkins Glen. It was about an 8 min walk from the visitor center, but…read morethere are plenty of free parking spots nearby. First and foremost, staff are nice and welcoming. The place had a decent amount of customers but there were still some seating available indoors and plenty available outside. We got a Caramel Macchiato and a California Club. The coffee was great! The club was alright- the bread was too big and not like super tasty but the filling was good. Cutesy vibe and interior. Only thing was I had trouble opening the door to get out and had to put my food down and try a few more times before it opened- no harm, no foul- but was embarrassed lol.