50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Amherst

“Hot night and Andersons on the Blvd is busy! Arctic swirl was great, filled to the brim and the small vanilla dish was just fine. We will be back. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Place was clean. It was a little slow but honestly, they were packed with people.“

“I love crumble cookies so good this is what I got this week

Parking: Nothing bad to say about it

Kid-friendliness: It's very fast so don't have to worry for your kids to be out of control 😂😂 cause of the wait it really fast

Wheelchair accessibility: It's big enough to fit“

“Thank you Insomnia Cookies for delivering this sweet treat to my daughter on her birthday! 🍪 🥳“

“Fruity Pebbles Shake is my new favorite. Absolutely have to add the scoop of ice cream to any Smoothie. Happy Saturday. Love this place.“

“Don’t know what was on the minds of this place took my 90 year old mother to get ice cream and boy for the price can’t get any better that I got a medium cone and had to put it a cup because it was so big I couldn’t even finish it thumbs up I recommend this place strongly“

“Chocolate is to die for, huge selection of chocolate. Nuts chocolate Caramel is my thing“

“Sweet Jenny’s is a staple for our family. We never have a holiday table without chocolate from here. Teacher gifts are a must. Summer ice cream trips making memories! Everything here is amazing, including the owners. If your visiting the Buffalo area this place is a must see, we always bring out of towners here! Thanks for being such an awesome part of our community!“

“Sweet Jenny’s is a staple for our family. We never have a holiday table without chocolate from here. Teacher gifts are a must. Summer ice cream trips making memories! Everything here is amazing, including the owners. If your visiting the Buffalo area this place is a must see, we always bring out of towners here! Thanks for being such an awesome part of our community!“

“the chicken salad is amazing!!“

“I would love to give a very positive review but as of right now I cannot every time I go to the hertel location there always out of milk . the regular ice cream is great but I only do milkshakes cause I drive alot please fix y'all's problem of running out of milk.“

“A Buffalo institution and one of my must visit place(s) if I'm in the area. Personally, I like the original Anderson's location on Sheridan (in Tonawanda) better than the other locations. But this one is not bad. Only got a twist of chocolate and vanilla custard this time but I've had majority of the items on the menu. The custard is always creamy and flavorful. Try one of the special flavors, like pistachios or strawberry, if they have it. You won't regret it and it's worth the calories.

Dietary restrictions: Dairy

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly - who doesn't like custard/ice cream?

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“No I don’t recommend French Road Dairy Queen. The workers are rude. Online says they’re open until 10 so my kids and I ride our bikes a couple miles to French road Dairy Queen looking for a tasty treat. On arrival the inside area is already closed at 9:45. Drive thru is open since they don’t have a walk up window like every other ice cream shop I figured I could get served at the drive thru window. NOPE. No ice cream for you they say like I’m in the Sienfeld episode The soup Nazi only it’s ice cream. My kids and I were so disappointed. The ride home was treacherous with no calories in our systems. We barely made it home Sincerely Disappointed customer“

“Best ice cream I’ve ever had!“

“great food great place and service“

“was great ice cream and great service and great company!!“

“I go to Anderson’s on Sheridan almost every Monday or Wednesday for lunch. I’m a creature of habit and always get the same thing. Beef on weck, hot sauce on the side, large fry. As soon as I walk up to the register, the super friendly staff already knows my order and name! They’ve even carried my food out to my table for me on a slower day for them! I’ve never had a bad experience. The staff is friendly, food is great, service is quick, even when they are understaffed- nobody is ever just standing around. I’d recommend going to the Sheridan Drive Anderson’s to anyone! And order whatever you want! You can’t go wrong!“

“Best Hot Fudge and chocolate around! Amazing Staff!“

“So the ice cream is expensive but somewhat worth it for the location. For homemade ice cream it's either here or sweet Jenny's ( which has more flavors) excellent home town place with a great vibe. Thier chicken tenders and curly fries are about the only food you will have know while eating here. Thier staff is always super friendly and great.“

“Very good food. Lots to choose from and the frozen custard is so yummy!“

“I love their Dilly bars and Buster bars!!♥️♥️♥️🤍🤍💙💙🎉🎊🎉🎊“

“This Dairy Queen is amazing! It’s right near me so it’s an easy walk, and usually the lines aren’t crowded and the staff are really nice! The atmosphere is nice and the food is great just a bit melty but you can grab a few napkins then you are fine.“

“I loved your cookies! Tried your white chocolate chip macadamia nut and some of my friend’s triple chocolate chip cookie she got. I was in heaven! Definitely coming back soon! Keep up the good work! :)“

“I was looking for a froyo place that serves a more tart style yogurt and the "euro tart" flavor definitely delivers!

Way more topping selection than other places in the area and I couldn't believe how clean it was!

We will definitely come back when we are in the area.“

“So many choices and everything is delicious!“

“This location is known for serving a variety of treats such as ice creams, Blizzards, sundaes, and fast food items. It's a part of the Dairy Queen Grill & Chill system, which has a reputation for its combination of hardworking people and great-tasting food and treats. The store offers amenities like credit card acceptance, mobile ordering, delivery, gift cards, and outdoor seating.Dairy Queen, one of the largest fast-food chains specializing in ice cream and frozen treats, has a rich history that dates back to 1940. The first Dairy Queen store was opened in Joliet, Illinois, by entrepreneur John Freemont "J.F." McCullough, his son Alex, and their friend Sherb Noble. They developed a unique soft-serve recipe two years earlier and decided to open Dairy Queen following its successful trial at Sherb's ice cream shop.The initial store in Joliet was primarily a place to buy ice cream and refreshments, with no seating for customers. Instead, people were encouraged to take their treats home or eat them on the go. This concept of a quick-service ice cream establishment was new and rapidly gained popularity.Dairy Queen began expanding through a franchise system just a year after its inception. By 1947, the number of stores grew to 100, and by 1953, Dairy Queen had crossed the borders into Canada with a franchise in Melville, Saskatchewan. In the 1950s and 1960s, Dairy Queen became a staple of social life in small Midwestern and Southern towns in the United States, often featuring in stories and memoirs about small-town America.A significant milestone in their menu development was the introduction of the Blizzard in 1985. This new product, combining soft-serve ice cream with candy mix-ins, was an instant success and became a hallmark of the Dairy Queen brand.Over the years, Dairy Queen has continued to grow and evolve. As of the mid-2010s, there were more than 6,400 Dairy Queen stores in over 25 countries, with the majority in the United States. The company became International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ) in 1962 and was later acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 1998.Dairy Queen's menu has also evolved over the years, from the introduction of malts and shakes in 1949, banana splits in 1951, to the Dilly® Bar in 1955. The Brazier® concept, which introduced an expanded fast-food menu, was launched in 1957. Today, Dairy Queen's offerings include a wide range of frozen treats, fast food items, and specialty items like the Blizzard and GrillBurgers.“

“Helpful staff, outdoor & indoor safe seating, lots of food & ice cream choices.“

“Quick, friendly service & IMO THE best ice cream around!!“

“First time here. Service was excellent! My cookie was sooooo good. What a great treat. I think i will get Crumbl cookies for my bday instead of a cake. Bought a gift for a co worker and a treat for my family. They disappeared quickl!

Parking: The store is very easy to get to. You can enter from the plaza, which is behind the store or from Transit road. This makes getting in and out of the parking lot very easy.“

“I love their sponge candy. I live in St Louis but have family in Lancaster. I am so thrilled they are shipping again. Just received my first pound box today. Will be ordering again soon! Best sponge candy ever!!!!!“

“Great ice cream. The shop is very clean and the lady working was very kind. Perfect experience.“

“Very cute Cafe, delightful staff, and some REALLY delicious treats. My wife and I tried the salted caramel and the biscotti gelato flavors, and they were superb! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Learned about Golden Hour Treats on Grubhub when I typed in ice cream. Oh boy! I had a banana split which was the best I've ever had. The boys had the cotton candy ice cream and were very happy. I then went back in 2 days and had the banana pudding. I intended to eat a few bites and save the rest...well that didn't happen! Delicious!! Atmosphere is clean and the staff are nice if a little slow. It's definitely worth a trip.“

“I love Watson’s Chocolates. I have so many meaningful memories from this place. When I was in pre-school at St. Paul’s down the street, my Papa would bring me to Watson’s after school if I was good. I remember loving picking out some chocolates or the colorful gummy orange slices. I still love going to Watson’s. The sponge candy is my favorite. :)“

“was so good definitely going back“

“I love this place!!First time visiting there I was greeted with the biggest and most welcoming smile by Yvonne. She always has a great smile and attitude. Her chicken and cheese waffles were to die for! I am not one for cold coffee but she talked me into getting an ice mocha with foam and I am so glad she did it was amazing! I definitely crave her waffles and ice mocha once a week. I can’t wait to see what she talks me into trying next!!!“

“We had the gelato cart come to our wedding! It was such a fun treat. Our guests absolutely loved it! The gelato is absolutely delicious and perfect for cooling off from our dance floor! Frankie is such a great human, and we were so happy to have him there!“

“I work at cookies and cream 🍦🍨🍪“

“Watson's has become a go-to part of my weekly self-care routine. Cashier James is the picture of customer service, warmth, and generosity. Large ice cream portions, delicious chocolates (available by the piece or pound), great hours, and affordable pre-Elmwood-surge pricing. I couldn't recommend Watsons more!“

“Have stopped in and buying different treats here for years and still get plenty of new, sweet, surprises all the time. Everyone in the family love to come and pick their own sweet rewards. Love their milk-chocolate, orange, sponge candy! You can join their rewards system to earn points and get future discounts.“

“Sponge candy! The dark is my favorite since the pieces are not so thick.“

“up until today i have just bought my furbabies Connie's awesome doggie sundaes and nothing really for myself. Well today i went and purchased her homemade cherry and red raspberry pie. Even if I wanted to i could never pass them off to friends or family as mine. I have never had a pie that amazing. . And that was the very first raspberry pie I ever tried and the only one I will ever eat. My daughter wants her pies inplace of a birthday cake!! You will never go elsewhere for pie again that I can guarantee..Connie is an amazing woman. kind,friendly and greets you with a big smile.“

“Since I became extremely lactose intolerant, eating out is always a disappointment. Not here! I could trust everything on the menu. I took a vegetarian friend and one with no food restrictions and we loved everything we ordered. Super friendly staff, great service and the food was outstanding. Mac and cheese, yes please!“

“This is a must-stop with top notch chocolates and an ice cream parlor, rare to see these days. Fantastic flavors, superb hot fudge (including my favorite with orange) in a relaxing environment. Lots of room to spread out. Also, an opportunity to watch the staff make their famous chocolate in their kitchens (viewable through glass).“

“the vanilla custard is the best very creamy delicious“

“Such a sweet lady. Food is always fresh and amazing and great for feeding the family“

“Nearly broke my jaw the way I just scarfed down those tacos 😂🔥 top tier tacos“

“Nearly broke my jaw the way I just scarfed down those tacos 😂🔥 top tier tacos“

“Thank you to the kind person/employee that turned in my purse to the office. It’s great to know there are still kind and honest people in this world! It made my error in judgement a bit more bearable. Much appreciated! 😊“

“I have missed it being open. can't wait. the best. nice staff as well.“