Stopping for an ice cream cone has a way of turning an ordinary afternoon into something worth remembering. Schoharie County has no shortage of spots to make that happen — from 50s soda shoppes to foot tall ice cream cones to soft-serve windows with a line worth joining. A heads up: some of these spots are seasonal, so it is always worth a quick check before making the trip.
Your Summer Scoop Guide
Here are some of the best places to find your favorites across Schoharie County. Every one of them is worth the detour. A heads up: some spots are seasonal, so a quick check ahead is always a good idea.
Forget Me Not Soda Shoppe
A 50s-style soda shoppe that turns a simple ice cream stop into an experience. Fun with the decade that invented the sundae, the float, and the art of the perfect scoop. A great place to gather, make memories, and maybe share a banana split.
Get the Scoop →Brick House Bakery
Pull up to the drive-up window for ice cream treats and smoothies that hit exactly right on a summer afternoon. A great spot to meet a friend, stay a while, and work through the menu one visit at a time.
Get the Scoop →Cobleskill Diner
Soft-serve ice cream and homemade treats from the side window of one of the county’s most beloved diners. Convenient, classic, and exactly what a summer afternoon calls for.
Get the Scoop →Dairyland
A beloved local spot with a covered pavilion, delicious burgers, fryer specialties, and fantastic ice cream. The kind of place where you come for a cone and end up staying for a full meal.
Get the Scoop →The Ice Burgh
Ice cream, milkshakes, burgers, fries, and all the fried food summer deserves. Simple, satisfying, and worth every scoop.
Get the Scoop →Dairy Carnival
A quick-bite spot with the kind of ice cream that makes the drive worthwhile. Pull in, order up, and enjoy.
Get the Scoop →Sunnycrest Markets
A warm, welcoming market in the heart of Sharon Springs with the kind of ice cream selection that makes you slow down. Sunnycrest is the sort of stop that turns a quick errand into the best part of the day.
Get the Scoop →Little Deb’s
Cones, sundaes, milkshakes, freaky frappes, and more. Need something for a crowd? Order a build-your-own custom cake and make any occasion sweeter.
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Plan Your Visit
Schoharie County has a great selection of ice cream spots including Forget Me Not Soda Shoppe, Brick House Bakery, Cobleskill Diner, Dairyland, The Ice Burgh, Dairy Carnival, Sunnycrest Markets in Sharon Springs, and Little Deb’s. Several are seasonal, so checking ahead is recommended.
Some ice cream spots in Schoharie County operate seasonally and may be closed outside of the summer months. It is always worth checking current hours before making the trip.
Most ice cream spots in Schoharie County are family-friendly. Forget Me Not Soda Shoppe has a fun 50s atmosphere great for kids. Dairyland is a classic drive-in. Little Deb’s offers custom ice cream cakes perfect for celebrations. The Ice Burgh adds burgers and fries to round out a full meal.
Schoharie County is approximately 35 miles southwest of Albany, making it an easy day trip from the Capital Region.
More to Explore in Schoharie County
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Photo Credit: Sarah Bates · Jacob C. Galvin
