We all scream for ice cream!
Whether you like your ice cream soft, hard, custard, yogurt, cheap, or fancy, there’s a spot just for you in the Rochester area. In fact, we have so many, you should consider venturing from your usual hangout to try these 9 Yelper recommended places. These Yelp reviews were churned together by Breanna Banford, Yelp’s Rochester community manager.
Eat Me Ice Cream
“Their specialty — creating ice cream from a bunch of different ingredients, but having it taste absolutely incredible … Plus, they specialize in vegan and dairy-free ice cream, of which you literally cannot tell the difference.” — Zack R.
, 1115 E. Main St., Suite 148, Rochester , 585-455-3071 ,
Moonlight Creamery
“Hidden in the depths of the village of Fairport, Moonlight Creamery is like a reverie whispered into your sweet tooth. … I had a waffle cone with a scoop of butter beer and a scoop of cookies and cream, which were both creamy and flavorful.” — David T.
, 36 West Ave. Fairport , 585-223-0880 ,
Pittsford Farms Dairy
“If you’re craving some ice cream on a hot summer day you’re almost guaranteed to walk in and see a mile long line, but don’t let that intimidate you, they get through the line pretty quickly and it’s definitely worth the wait!” — Katelyn S.
, 44 N. Main St., Pittsford , 585-586-6610 ,
LuGia’s Ice Cream
“The flavor selection is ginormous, the options for ice cream from sundaes to milkshakes is off the charts, and the location is lovely on a hot summer day. Not to mention you get a huge bang for your buck.” — Ashley L.
4719 Lyell Ave., Spencerport (and on wheels!) , 585-352-6795 ,
Read’s Ice Cream
“Great locally owned ice cream shop that uses local ingredients to make such creamy smooth ice cream. They always have so many flavors to choose from and always willing to give out samples to try.” — Kelly S.
, 3130 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta , 585-334-5520 ,
Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream
“For gourmet scoops, Hedonist makes some great ice cream. They have about eight flavors at a given time, their salted caramel being a staple.” — Nicole M.
,672 South Ave., Rochester , 585-461-2815 ,
The Ginger Lion
“The cones are homemade and very tasty. I got a small sundae (the Uncle Moo) and it was massive.… You can tell this is high quality, homemade ice cream and not just your average scoop.” — Emily H.
, 632 N. Winton Road, Rochester , 585-482-3065 ,
What’s ’Ur Scoop
“They have a great hard selection of Gifford brand ice cream, sundaes, etc. The small, which is two scoops, is generous … try the caramel caribou and s’mores!” — Marcus M.
, 1601 Penfield Road, Penfield , 585-217-1534 ,
Netsin’s Ice Cream
“This place is one of those hidden treasures in the middle of a neighborhood. … A ton of options to choose from. Perry’s ice cream … custard and soft serve flavors.” — Geneva P.
, 290 Culver Parkway, East Irondequoit , 585-288-8020 ,
