11 Best Ice Cream Shops near Waterford

“Surprised with all the homemade ice cream flavors and vegan options. Not many ice-cream places have this amount of variety. I tried the peach cobbler ice cream and my husband had the vanilla soft serve. Both delicious. Golfed afterwards which is probably my favorite thing about this place. Not only can you get ice cream but also do a fun activity with the kids. Not outrageous golf pricing either, $10 adults, little less for kids. Will definitely bring my children here when they are old enough to know the rules of the game. Very fun but can imagine how backed up it could get on the weekends. Weekday nights are probably the best time.“

“Ohhh there really is nothing like a fresh donut! With Duck donuts, the donuts are super fresh, and there are so many options to choose from. I felt overwhelmed when I walked in, but there were tons of great suggestions. It was mid afternoon on a weekday when I stopped in, so there wasn't much traffic, but the staff was very helpful. The iced coffee was strong, and my donut was delicious. Wish we had a spot like this downstate!“

“I live in NYC was in Albany for work. The Yard was recommended by a friend. The atmosphere was great. The bar was beautiful. There is a spot where you throw axe. The experience was new but quite relaxed and enjoyable. Would definitely recommend“

“Delicious, quick, and satisfying.When there’s a line, it’s a good sign. Snowman had one stretching to the sidewalk and while the wait was not long I quickly understood the reasons one existed. First, they’ve got a ton of fun flavors to choose from and then a whole bunch of ways to mix, match, dip, and stack ‘em! Second, it’s a creamy delight of wonderfulness that meets your mouth in every bite!Yummy!!“

“After a long swim in the Colonie pool, stopped for a banana split with 3 different kinds of soft ice cream, including raspberry which was the best by far! The staff was very accommodating & it was enjoyable & relaxing watching the planes pass overhead while having a delicious treat. After we had a few minutes of fun on the go carts ?Last year we had stopped by for mini golf +tried ice cream served on a tub of cotton candy ?“

“The staff at this place are the most friendliest and genuinely nicest people I know. Sarah is the BEST of all! They are amazing to my family and my kids love being there. Their staff deserves a raise, they are the reason why we go there all the time. They make it extremely welcoming.“

“Picked up some Boozy Moo ice cream at the Schenectady Farmers Market. I got the Kentucky Butter Pecan and the Whiskey Netflix and Chill. The Kentucky Butter Pecan is awesome!! It is the perfect blend of liquor and butter pecan ice cream. The Whiskey, Netflix and Chill?? Oh my gosh!! One can DEFINITELY taste the whiskey!! Both are delicious!! Will definitely be trying more flavors and going to the location in Albany.“

“It's been overdue for me to rate this place, honestly! The frozen yogurt quality and options are wonderful, and the quality of the toppings are always great. It's so nice to be able to get fruit topping that's actually fresh and not either mushy or heavily preserved in a sauce.Bonus points for having airy whipped cream and not cool whip. Nothing against cool whip, but I don't really care for the texture of it on my soft serve or my yogurt.The only thing I recommend is checking the hours before you stop over. I have had times where I try to stop in after dinner only to find they're closed. They aren't a late night location, and you may be tight on time to stop over for a post-meal dessert. Summer hours are a tiny bit later if I recall, so you may have better luck with a night time dessert pit stop in the June-August months.But all the same, I recommend the stop. The price is great (it's by your bowl's weight, so it's ultimately up to you), the food quality is lovely, and it's a nice, calm atmosphere and a very clean store.“

“I really appreciated the warm and polite greeting from my server when I entered the restaurant; it set a positive tone right away. Although I didn't review the menu and chose the daily special, a mushroom Swiss and bacon burger with a fresh, tasty bun, it proved to be a delightful choice. The burger came with an option of fries or Mac salad, and I opted for the Mac salad, expecting something akin to hot macaroni and cheese. To my surprise, it turned out to be a creamy, cold tuna salad with macaroni. Despite it not being what I anticipated, it was quite delicious. My server deserves a shoutout for efficiently managing the floor solo, apart from the kitchen staff. The restaurant itself is a very colorful and well-designed space that clearly appeals to children, as seen in the joyful photos of them on the walls. Though the tinted windows help keep the place cool, they unfortunately dim the bright, cheerful decor inside. Overall, it's a charming spot with commendable service and enjoyable food.“

“This restaurant is a nice, friendly local restaurant with great employees. The food is amazing and plenty of different type of food. I recommend the place if you want a nice close place. They also serve soft serve ice cream and hard ice cream! 5/5 stars for sure. Tara is the best waitress and deserves a raise as she is very friendly and makes sure you are taken care of“

“A friend of mine and I stopped in for a Friday Fishfry this past week. It was delicious and fresh, and it was a good-sized portion. It was clear that Duncan's is a local favorite, one of those places that you could miss if you weren't paying attention. Pay attention, great place.“