The picnic tables are out, and the freezers are stocked. Cherries, lounging in maraschino syrup, are waiting to be plucked and plopped atop a sundae. A soft serve twist cone with chocolate and vanilla flavors, just beginning to melt, at Hanna’s Frosty Treats.
Seasonal ice cream stands across the area have opened for business. From long lists of Perry's Ice Cream flavors to nostalgic ice cream floats, and candy-blended milkshakes to dairy-free options, the choices are plentiful. There always will be room for tradition (who doesn't enjoy a vanilla sundae?) but many ice cream stands are also changing with the times, accommodating more dietary restrictions and adding new flavors.
Enjoy ice cream in the unique setting of a train caboose at Great Lakes Station Ice Cream in West Seneca. Fit in a visit to one of the following seasonal ice cream stands at some point before Labor Day, when they often begin hibernating for winter. Amsdell Ice Cream 3041 Amsdell Road, Hamburg For the last decade, Amsdell Ice Cream has been serving polar vortexes, ice cream blended with candy or cookies, and scooping many varieties of ice cream.
Amsdell offers an array of ice cream producers, including Akron-based Perry's, Upstate Farm soft serve, Ashby's, Byrne Dairy, Galliker's, Purity, Turkey Hill and dairy-free Dole Whip. Hang out under the spacious pavilion or pose for a picture by an oversized Adirondack chair. Big Sings Ice Cream 6251 Goodrich Road, Clarence Center Celebrating its 20th anniversar.
