Loved the ice cream. Lovely picnic tables nearby. Prices fair and great portion sizes.read more

Pros: - takes credit card and cash…read more- hard ice cream selections - nice ambiance and well lit Cons: - large pot hole in parking lot exit - soft serve flavors are not the best One thing I can say about their staff is they're very efficient! Love the texture of the ice cream and I have enjoyed both visits this season. They have light and uplifting music playing with areas set away from the parking lot and roadway. It is lit with string lights and has a more adult date night vibing area to the right of the windows. My ice cream was lopsided, but otherwise, it was a great experience! So if the lines are long, just know they'll get to you usually within 5-10 minutes. No wildly long waiting time. Parking is a bit challenging. We will be back this season and hopefully see some new soft serve flavors debuts as the season progresses!

Mr Bill's is an excellent stop for soft serve ice cream. They do smoked meats as well right in…read moretheir small smokehouse. I'd love it if they amped up the seasoning and the smoke flavor across the board on the chicken, pork and brisket. All in all, reasonable prices and they have mini golf and a small playground for kids.

I need to add a caveat about this plaice: NO BATHROOMS. For a family-oriented place which serves a…read morelot of somewhat greasy grilled stuff--not excessive, but about what you'd expect--this can sometimes make for a tragedy is best left to the reader's imagination. Forewarned is forearmed. If you're going to hang around for even a little time, you'd do well to scope out nearby restrooms. Just in case. (Most burger/ice-cream stands in the area have restrooms; I was surprised, and not pleasantly, to find this place, which certainly isn't tiny, doesn't.) Having said that, the grilled stuff and ice cream remain as modestly priced and tasty as ever.

I was there yesterday , my treat after my Doc. apt on Sunday …read more I was probably a little disoriented from the test. I'm not sure if i said Vanilla soft on a cone. The young girl kept asking me while i was trying to talk , WHAT KIND. I finally said sorry i didn't realize i didn't say what flavor. She was rude and when i went to my car with my cone she stared at me still taking about about me. I could read lips. Rude, i've been coming to JJ's since the 80's my Dad took us. I left the parking lot before i finished my cone because she was still looking at me. Find better help please. I work in customer service as account manager for over 30 years , she needs training. On how to be kind. 5stars for the owner 1 star for service that day.

my son went for two small scoops of chocolate chip ice cream with jimmies. They gave him one scoop…read moreof chocolate (size of a baseball) and a "shake" that is all milk with chunks of something in it. when he told the woman this was not his order, she said: well, I couldn't hear you and that's all I have. $13+ rip off. Can't get money back because they require cash. Don't go there! I'm shocked there are good reviews...

If you're in the Saratoga area, and you don't feel like driving up to Martha's, you now have a much…read morecloser option. Located on Brown's Beach, it's definitely a great spot for ice cream, especially if you're there on a hot day. As you might expect from the name, they are indeed owned by the same folks who own the Ugly Rooster Cafe's. Their menu offers over 25 flavors of soft-serve. If you prefer hard ice cream, 8 flavors of Perry's are also available. Given how small their site currently is, they can't possibly have dispensers for every flavor. So what I believe they do is make smaller batches of a flavor to order and then dispense it into your cone or cup. For the flavor I ordered, Amaretto, you'd never know that might have been how it was made, the flavor and consistency were quite good, and I'd definitely order it again. And for the inevitable comparisons: Flavors - more of them, probably not changing as frequently, see above on how they can have so many available. Flavor was distinct without being overwhelming. Size - You definitely don't get as much for your order. I'm hoping that as they grow as a business, they can be more cost competitive. Consistency - Maybe not quite as dense; on a very hot day, be prepared to lick fast. Still, this is a great add to the ice cream community. And since I'm more likely to be traveling in this area as opposed to going up to Lake George, this is an easy, "Yes, let's go!" for me.

You can't go wrong with ice cream by the water. First visit to Ugly Ice Cream. It's a cute stand…read moreright on Saratoga Lake. Plenty of parking and seating. There's benches in front and on the deck in the back. There's also a grass area on the side with benches or room to bring your own chairs. If you're a soft serve fan, there was a long list of soft serve flavors. Only a handful of Perry's hard ice cream. My husband and I shared the "Let's get Ugly" sundae which was a good size to share. Vanilla ice cream | hot fudge | Oreo crumble | wiggly worms | brownie | peanuts | whipped cream & cherry

This review is mostly for gas, but I would assume what you've got inside is a pretty good…read moreStewart's, based on how busy it is. I came here for gas for convenience. This area is one of those "gas wars" areas found around Ballston Spa - cheaper than in surrounding towns, but I think the stations on the south side of Ballston have better prices. I noticed that the lit displays on top of the pumps were today listing gas 4 cents a gallon higher than it actually was, and I'm not sure why you would want to leave a display active with higher prices showing. The lot was full this morning between people getting gas and going inside. I suspect people like to buy convenience groceries here because it would be a lot quicker than going into the Hannaford across the street. I bet they also come in here for coffee and breakfast sandwiches, rather than be the 8th car in line at the Dunkin drive-thru also across the street. Because of all the traffic coming in and out from both the Geyser Rd. and Rowland St. entrance/exits, all the people getting gas, all of the parking lot space in use, and a fairly narrow space between the pumps and the shop, you should drive slowly and very carefully through this parking lot.

Has flies floating around the food dirty and disorganized with the lines... needs manohelpread more

How have I never done a review of Humpty Dumpty?…read more I've been here many times over the years and always grab something cool and refreshing. There's a decent, but not overwhelming, choice of yummy treats to choose from. Need a non-dairy option? No worries! There's usually a dole whip flavor available. I love the traditional pineapple dole whip but the other flavors are good, too. Stop by and get your ice cream!!!

Pros: - the most soft serve flavors in the area…read more- willing to stack flavors - great sundaes - cute seating area - staff is nice - open until 9 pm most evenings Cons: - no hard serve ice cream - items not as described, in particular, the "slush float" (a traditional root beer float is ice cream on the bottom and soda poured on top) is 90% slushie and 10% ice cream put on the top - ice cream began melting prior to receiving it (temp 65° outside) - slow service - parking lot is not safe as the lines are not maintained by line guides Tips: - cash only business We chose Humpty Dumpty due to good experiences previously. We had some challenges on our visit to include slow service and line formation was confusing and awkward as we were in one line going into the drive traffic. We originally ordered a medium soft serve cone and a slush float which was made backwards from the traditional float where the ice cream is placed on the bottom and is usually the equivalent of two scoops of ice cream and then the liquid, so in this instance slush. We received 90% slush and a dollop of ice cream on the top. It was really a major disappointment. Especially, because the slush is $2.50 and a slush "float" is $4.75. That was NOT at $2.75 worth of ice cream. Unfortunately, it was so bad i had to wait in line a second time because my son refused to consume it. When I got to the window, I explained that a float traditionally has the ice cream on the bottom, but this was met with lack of empathy and me paying for another item. The slush "float" was thrown out and the clerk knew it was getting thrown out, but we happily paid full price for our disappointment. I've never heard of a float having the ice cream on the top and wanted to make sure to add this to the review to avoid you having disappointment as well. I'm not doing well at the terms and lingo for this business. I ordered a medium ice cream in a dish to go. I've never seen an ice cream be overflowing like a cone in a dish. Had the medium ice cream melted, it would be everywhere and definitely did not fit the dish size. There is a small seating area to the side, but please be careful, the parking lot is not well lit and people will come in at 15 mph and not yield to pedestrians. I don't think we'll be back this season. Maybe next year we can try again. This years staff isn't vibing with our expectations.

Who would've thought that I'd be writing a review for a gas station? I never did, but I happened…read moreto hear about Stewart's Shops when researching what to do in Vermont, so I figured we had to try one out. I gather they began in Saratoga Springs, NY, and moved into Vermont, as well. We tried this one across the street from the Saratoga Springs Hilton where we stayed, and it was very clean inside (according to my husband who went inside). I had also read they have terrific ice cream, so guess what, we tried some. I stupidly left it up to my husband to "surprise me," and while they are known for amazing flavor choices, and thinking he KNOWS how I like unusual and interesting flavors, he walks out with a mix of vanilla and chocolate. Are you kidding me? It was especially difficult for me to keep my mouth shut because I was pissed off, but he was kind enough to get it for me and bring it out, so I could just wait in the car. I have to say, though, I quickly went from anger at the boring ice cream flavors to extreme enjoyment because it was some of the BEST vanilla and chocolate ice cream I had ever eaten. Truly delicious. I was definitely thinking we'd get some different flavors at other Stewart's Shops in the ensuing days of our travels, but as many as we ended up seeing along our way, we never did stop at any. Don't know why, but we didn't, and so, this was our only time to enjoy their wonderful ice cream !! Next time we are in the area of a Stewart's Shop, I will make sure we can get more ice cream. It's divine.

Of all the Stewarts in downtown Saratoga, this is my favorite. It's bigger inside, which makes more…read moreroom for additional shelving of junk food. The ceilings are high and the parking lot is shaded, giving it an oddly stately ambience. And it's less crowded so more chance to grab a seat when I come in for my deli dogs. (though there's also less seating... minus one star for that.) If you're in town for a convention, go across the street and savor a scoop of local history. Stewart's headquarters is nearby in Greenfield, and the Dake family is a big supporter of local groups and activities.

Awesome trading post store. Has something for everyone. Awesome fishing selection downstairs…read more Nice staff. Good sandwiches. Fair pricing. Only issue is deli closed a lot of the time

We loved it! We stopped for ice cream on a Saturday evening - there wasn't a long line and we…read morewere served quickly (it probably took us longer to decide what to order!). One of us ordered a sundae that wasn't on the menu - no problem! They made it up just like that, and it tasted great.

Small ice cream store on the corner. Pretty big menu with lots of options. You can find something…read moreyou like. Only have small and large sizes, no mediums!! People working are pretty friendly. They could get a little better at scooping the ice cream into the cones without cracking the cones.

Friendly service and a fun vibe. But the ice cream isn't great despite the awesome sounding…read moreflavors. Left somewhat disappointed.

First time at The Galley Bar and Grill and honestly, it hit the spot after a long, hard day of yard…read morework. Located right on the corner of U.S. Route 9 and Malta Ave in Ballston Spa, the outside is pretty low-key. The parking lot was a bit dark, with most of the light coming from the building itself but don't let that fool you. You walk in and you're right at the bar , with plenty of seating barside or table, if that's your vibe. Not into sitting up front? No problem, there's additional seating in the back for a more relaxed feel. Service was a win. Our waiter was courteous, attentive, and accommodating without hovering. Now the food, the Gooouda Burger caught my eye immediately. I ordered it bunless, wrapped in buttery romaine lettuce, topped with crispy bacon and fried onions. Paired it with their straw fries (seriously good) and a cold beer to wash it down. First bite? Exactly what you want. Food to temp, everything was crisp not soggy, the burger was cooked perfectly, even at well done, which is not easy to pull off. I can only speak for the burger, but based on that alone: don't judge this place by its exterior. Give it a shot, you might be pleasantly surprised. (And yes... the picture is of a burger I couldn't wait to bite into )

The galley is a super cute local bar with sea themed decor. Service was fast and the food came out…read morepretty fast as well. I loved the buffalo wrap and the sweet potato fries. My partner didn't really enjoy his melt, it was lacking cheese and I think it may have been a little too greasy. The coleslaw was phenomenal however. We struggled a bit with parking because there was volleyball going on that night, but overall a good experience.