Another
local family-owned staple, Joe’s has options for everyone in the
family’s tastes ice cream sandwiches, hard ice cream, slush
puppies, soft-serve yogurt, and even chili from a secret family
recipe on the savory food side.
Ron's Ice Cream Open until 9pm daily
298
Fishkill Ave., Beacon. 845-838-2028.
A Beacon favorite, Ron's is one of the only places in the area to be
serving up Dole Soft Serve, a dairy free, vegan friendly, lactose
free, all natural coloring 'ice cream'! They are reasonably priced
with twenty different flavors.
Spoons Opening August 2020
46 Eastdale Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845-901-3919
Hand-Crafted Premium Ice Cream & All Natural Soft-Serve. We have something for everyone! Dairy-free and vegan options available. They also serve salads, sandwiches and soup.
Utterly Delicious Open until 9pm
1898
Route 44, Pleasant Valley. 845-838-2028.
A wide variety of flavors, they
have soft-serve ice cream and yogurt plus 16 flavors of hard ice
cream. They also have delicious homemade ice cream sandwiches and
cakes.
Village Creamery Open - food 8pm, ice cream 9pm
14 Mill St., Wappingers Falls. 845-297-0306.
The Village Creamery is a neighborhood favorite! They have soft serve and hard ice cream for your family and the famous Dogwich for your fur baby! Grill is open daily cooking up hot dogs, burgers and much more.
Zora
Dora’s Micro Batch Ice Cream and Paletas No info available
201
Main St., Beacon. 646-206-3982.
Most
people have fond memories of enjoying a Popsicle on a hot summer day,
but we bet you don’t recall ones flavored like mojitos, peanut
butter and jelly, arroz con leche, or cucumber mint chili. These fun
spins on the frozen classic are a huge hit, and they are made in
small batches with fresh, Hudson-Valley grown products.
Zoes's Ice Cream Barn Window service, curbside pickup & delivery
1181 Route 55, Lagrangeville. 845-454-7108.
From cow to cone in 3 days! All of their ice cream is made daily using only Hudson Valley Fresh dairy products and the most natural products you can find. Open year round, order some lunch or dinner fresh from the grill and some ice cream to go. Zoe's also offers family-friendly events throughout the year and birthday parties too!
ORANGE
COUNTY
Bellvale
Farms Creamery Walk up window only
1390
Route 17A, Warwick. 845-988-1818.
This
barn- style creamery is located at the top of Mt. Peter (yes, you can
hike or drive!) and has quite a spectacular view! The specialty
flavors and homemade ice cream and waffle cones feature fresh
ingredients grown right on the farm makes the ice cream here some of
the freshest you will ever taste.
Caffe a la Mode Curbside pickup
1
Oakland Ave., Warwick. 845-986-1223.
Most
famously known for their delicious imported, flavored and seasonal
coffees, Cafe a la Mode has something for everyone. No matter your
age, this cafe has become a favorite meeting place among the locals.
They have breakfast and lunch featuring homemade salads, wraps and
more plus 16 unique flavors of delicious hard ice cream including
oatmeal cookie and caramel cheesecake, yumm!
Cherry
Top Dairy Bar Open
949
Route 32, Newburgh. 845-564-6340.
The
gigantic ice cream sundae on top of the building will pull you in,
but the ice cream will keep you! Soft-serve flavors of the week offer
constant variety, and if you’re having trouble picking just one
favor, you can swirl two together.
Chester Ice Cream Takeout or curbside only
69 Brookside Ave., Ste. 206, Chester. 845-610-5888.
This family-owned shop serves up premium homemade ice cream. There are family favorite flavors and homemade ice cream-cakes for any special occasion.
Duffy's Open Wednesday through Sunday, see website for hours
94 Clinton St., Montgomery. 845-769-7608.
This family-owned 50's themed shops sells a little bit of everything including homemade ice cream, baked goods, chocolates and hot food.
The Ice Mother and sons Open
Monroe. 845-549-5553.
The IceMother is an over the top Italian Ice truck bring you right back to the good 'ole days. They have unique flavors, old favorites and the best part... give them a call and they will deliver!
The Dairy O Open
581
County Rte. 62, Westtown. 845-355-2663.
This
family run shop features both homemade ice cream and baked goods.
Lunch is served daily and Tuesdays are car cruise nights! If it is
local, farm fresh you are looking for, The Dairy O is the place to
be.
Frostee Freeze Open
123 E Main St., Walden. 845-778-3802.
Cater to your sweet tooth with help from this hometown ice cream stand. From delicious milkshakes to hand made cakes and everything in between! Stop by and pick up a delicious gyro and dessert.
Mary
Jane’s Dairy Bar Pickup and delivery
5334
Route 9W, Newburgh. 845-561-8450.
A
classic ice cream shop serving up homemade ice cream sundaes, creamy
soft serve, or refreshing Italian ice, Mary Jane’s has comfort
desserts you can count on. They also offer a huge selection of food,
so you can take the full night off from cooking if you’d like!
Richard’s
Dairy Shed Open
1103
State Rt. 17K, Montgomery. 845-457-7744.
This
family-owned Montgomery staple is always a crowd favorite. Richard’s
offers a vast menu (including food) from classic chocolate and
vanilla to birthday cake to brownie sundaes. The scoops are quite
generous, so be sure to bring your appetite.
Wally's Ice Cream Parlor Open / Takeout
846
NY-17M, Monroe. 845-782-5656.
A sip
of Wally's root beer floats will bring you back to your childhood
days or enjoy one of their other many delicious flavors. Wally's
offers a large sweet treat menu including soft serve, frozen yogurt,
hard ice cream, ices and rumor has it their shakes are to die for.
Weir’s
Ice Cream Pick up
2159
New York 94, Salisbury Mills. 845-496-4258.
Hudson
Valley residents have all different experiences, but chances are if
they’ve lived in the area for a while, they’ve been to Weir’s.
The stand has all the treats you could want; hard and soft ice cream,
shakes, floats, sherbet, yogurt, Italian ice, slush drinks, and more.
They often runs specials and promotions to support teams and
organizations in the community.
SULLIVAN
COUNTY
Quickway Twin Cone Open
Rt.
17K, Bloomingburg. 845-733-1881.
A
quick and easy stop on your way through the Catskills, Twin Cone is a
popular stop through town. A large variety of flavors, banana splits
and other frozen treats.
ULSTER
COUNTY
Alleyway Ice Cream Open
135 Partition St., Saugerties. 845-244-0507.
Enjoy homemade, interesting flavors like Sweet Tea, Vegan Cold Brew and more at this small shop.
Barthel's Farm Market & Creamery Online ordering with curbside pickup
8057 Rte. 209, Ellenville. 845-647-6941.
Enjoy homemade ice cream made with the best local ingredients.
Boice
Brothers Dairy Window service
62
Oneil St., Kingston. 845-340-2018.
Talk
about a Hudson Valley staple, Boice Brothers Dairy has been around
for more than 100 years. Their century-long presence in the community
is no accident, as their fresh, locally-sourced treats have satisfied
generation after generation.
Cherries Ice Cream Bar & Grill Open
4162 Rte. 209, Stone Ridge. 845-687-9121.
Come for the deli sandwiches, stay for the specialty sundaes. Cherries also has a delicious catering menu to spice up your next family party.
Frozen Caboose Open
Haviland
Rd., Highland. 845-834-3774.
Right
near the Walkway Over the Hudson, you can stop by for a frozen treat
after your afternoon walk. They have dozens of unique flavors to
choose from - both hard and soft ice cream- and even offer ice cream
for your dog after a hot walk across the bridge. You won't be
disappointed at Frozen Caboose!
Huguenot
Creamery Open
78
Main St., New Paltz. 845-255-4259.
Lifelong
New Paltz resident Patty Walker had always heard people wondering
where they could get ice cream in New Paltz, so three years ago she
opened Huguenot Creamery and solved their problem. The chic little
parlor serves super popular milkshakes and classic ice cream flavors
to enjoy as you stroll around town. You can also buy cannolis and
other desserts to cap off your dinner (or lunch or breakfast!).
Jolly Cow Open
1620
Rte. 9W, Lake Katrine. 845-336-6090.
A 50s
style ice cream shop with a life-size cow out front your can't miss.
Locals say the Jolly Cow is a nice surprising treat and true
community shop. Reasonably prices with huge heaping piles of ice
cream and large selection of frozen treats, including dairy free
options. Check out the twist'em, stack'em and ice cream sandwich
specials when you are there too.
Mickey’s Igloo 3 Open
72
Main St., Saugerties. 845-247-7443.
Sometimes
a gigantic dessert is the only dessert that will do. Luckily,
Mickey’s Igloo has a colossal-size sundae special to lift you up
when it’s been one of those days. If you can’t stomach a treat
quite that hefty, you can always get a specialty sundae, shake,
shaved ice, malt, hard ice cream, and much more in a regular size.
Tantillo’s
Farm Market Open
730
State Route 208, Gardiner. 845-256-9109.
The
ice cream stand section of this seasonal farmer’s market sells
treats with fresh fruit toppings grown right on site. You can opt for
a classic dessert, like a malt or a banana split, or sample the
fruits of the farm with a hot apple crisp sundae, strawberry
shortcake sundae, or peach Melba sundae. All the food is kosher and
gluten-free, so those dietary restrictions won’t hold you back.
PUTNAM COUNTY
Moo Moos Creamery Open
32 West St., Cold Spring. 845-544-3666.
Locals line up for creative, homemade ice cream scoops and frozen treats at this snug, mom-and-pop shop. Enjoy a stroll by the river after you've gotten your treat.
Uncle Louie G's Italian Ices & Ice Cream Window service and curbside delivery
924 S Lake Blvd., Mahopac. 845-803-8531.
This casual parlor offers Italian ices, ice cream and other frozen treats. Order up a waffle bowl sundae and eat everything but the spoon!
Updated 7/29/2020