I scream, you scream, we all scream for… Buffalo is bursting at the seams with delicious ice cream shops that are out-of-this-world good. If you don’t believe us, check out this list of the nine ice cream shops that will make your sweet tooth go crazy – then check back here to let us know what you tried!
- Jerk’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream (523 Main Street)
Alisha C. - Yelp
Thuy Lan N. - Yelp Jerk’s Soda Shop opened last summer and it has been a big hit on Main Street ever since! Jerk’s serves up classic ice cream concoctions with an old-fashioned soda fountain feel.
- Watson’s Chocolates (Several Locations)
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Amanda J. - Yelp Watson’s Chocolates specializes in - you guessed it - chocolates, but they also have amazing ice cream! Check out one of their several locations, and be sure to report back on your favorite flavors!
- Sweet Jenny’s (5732 Main Street, Williamsville)
Sweet Jenny’s - Buffalo - NY - Facebook
Sweet Jenny’s - Buffalo - NY - Facebook Sweet Jenny’s is a sweet spot in Williamsville, with several flavors to choose from and homemade waffle cones that are to die for. I’ll take a double scoop with extra sprinkles, please!
- Parkside Candy (3208 Main Street)
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Patty C. - Yelp We’ve mentioned Parkside Candy before, and we’re here to tell you again: there’s a reason this place has survived the test of time! Along with selling delicious candies, Parkside also has amazing ice cream and milkshakes, like the massive banana split pictured here!
- Hertel Ave. Poutine & Cream (1488 Hertel Avenue)
Hertel Ave Poutine and Cream - Facebook
Hertel Ave Poutine and Cream - Facebook “Do you want fries with that shake?” At Hertel Ave. Poutine & Cream, the answer is YES. This is undoubtedly the latest and greatest spot to hit Buffalo’s ice cream scene. Just take a look at that milkshake! With fresh poutine, milkshakes, ice cream, and “creamy buns” (donuts with ice cream filling. Yes, seriously), you cannot pass this place up!
- Lake Effect Ice Cream (79 Canal Street, Lockport)
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Sue W. - Yelp Another great ice cream shop that we’ve mentioned here before, Lake Effect is worth the trip out to Lockport - but pretty soon, you won’t have to travel too far to get a taste of their homemade selections! They’ll be opening up shop on Hertel Avenue before you know it.
- Churn Soft Serve (Coming soon!)
Churn Soft Serve - Facebook
Lloyd Taco Factory - Facebook Another newcomer to look out for on Hertel Avenue, Churn Soft Serve is the brainchild of Lloyd - Buffalo’s favorite food truck. While the ice cream shop isn’t open yet, it will be serving up freshly churned soft serve next-door to Lloyd Taco Factory soon! Until then, you can sample some of their flavors in select Lloyd cocktails this spring.
- Nick Charlap’s (Several Locations)
Michelle K. - Yelp
Nick Charlap’s Ice Cream, Inc. - Facebook The Southtowns needs some ice cream love, too! Nick Charlap’s has several Western New York locations, with homemade ice cream and ice cream sandwiches, as well as plenty of other flavors and cold concoctions to choose from.
- Custard Corner (211 Porter Avenue)
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Custard Corner - Facebook Simple is sometimes best, and Custard Corner proves just that! This classic ice cream shop serves summer staples: hot dogs, fries, burgers, and - of course - ice cream! And really, any place that serves Perry’s Ice Cream deserves a mention, if you ask us.
Drooling yet? Looks like we know what you’re having for dessert tonight! What is your go-to ice cream order? And even more importantly, which ice cream shop gets your vote for favorite?
Alisha C. - Yelp
Thuy Lan N. - Yelp
Jerk’s Soda Shop opened last summer and it has been a big hit on Main Street ever since! Jerk’s serves up classic ice cream concoctions with an old-fashioned soda fountain feel.
business owner - Yelp
Amanda J. - Yelp
Watson’s Chocolates specializes in - you guessed it - chocolates, but they also have amazing ice cream! Check out one of their several locations, and be sure to report back on your favorite flavors!
Sweet Jenny’s - Buffalo - NY - Facebook
Sweet Jenny’s is a sweet spot in Williamsville, with several flavors to choose from and homemade waffle cones that are to die for. I’ll take a double scoop with extra sprinkles, please!
Paul L. - Yelp
Patty C. - Yelp
We’ve mentioned Parkside Candy before, and we’re here to tell you again: there’s a reason this place has survived the test of time! Along with selling delicious candies, Parkside also has amazing ice cream and milkshakes, like the massive banana split pictured here!
Hertel Ave Poutine and Cream - Facebook
“Do you want fries with that shake?” At Hertel Ave. Poutine & Cream, the answer is YES. This is undoubtedly the latest and greatest spot to hit Buffalo’s ice cream scene. Just take a look at that milkshake! With fresh poutine, milkshakes, ice cream, and “creamy buns” (donuts with ice cream filling. Yes, seriously), you cannot pass this place up!
Sarah K. - Yelp
Sue W. - Yelp
Another great ice cream shop that we’ve mentioned here before, Lake Effect is worth the trip out to Lockport - but pretty soon, you won’t have to travel too far to get a taste of their homemade selections! They’ll be opening up shop on Hertel Avenue before you know it.
Churn Soft Serve - Facebook
Lloyd Taco Factory - Facebook
Another newcomer to look out for on Hertel Avenue, Churn Soft Serve is the brainchild of Lloyd - Buffalo’s favorite food truck. While the ice cream shop isn’t open yet, it will be serving up freshly churned soft serve next-door to Lloyd Taco Factory soon! Until then, you can sample some of their flavors in select Lloyd cocktails this spring.
Michelle K. - Yelp
Nick Charlap’s Ice Cream, Inc. - Facebook
The Southtowns needs some ice cream love, too! Nick Charlap’s has several Western New York locations, with homemade ice cream and ice cream sandwiches, as well as plenty of other flavors and cold concoctions to choose from.
Custard Corner - Facebook
Simple is sometimes best, and Custard Corner proves just that! This classic ice cream shop serves summer staples: hot dogs, fries, burgers, and - of course - ice cream! And really, any place that serves Perry’s Ice Cream deserves a mention, if you ask us.
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