21 Best Ice Cream Shops in Buffalo

“Awesome Non-dairy vanilla soft serve, we had Arctic Swirls and they were terrific! Will definitely be returning to try the Dole Whip!“

“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!“

“Best ice cream in Buffalo“

“This is my new favorite ice cream place! They have so many Perry's flavors. I was so happy to find that they had the Queen of Hearts flavor that I've been craving for the past 11 years! Service was quick and friendly.The location is perfect with good parking and located right across the street from Riverside Park. Looking forward to trying different flavors and walking through the park this summer!“

“Very Cute Local Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop with very reasonable prices and nice sitting area to enjoy“

“🍪 A Huge Thank You to Crumbl Cookies Williamsville! 🍪

A heartfelt thank you to Crumbl Cookies in Williamsville for their incredibly generous donation of 300 delicious cookies for the Williamsville North High School Prom! Your support helped make the evening even more special for our students and was greatly appreciated by everyone involved.

Thank you for giving back to our community and helping create sweet memories that will last a lifetime! 💙

#ThankYou #CrumblCookies #WilliamsvilleNY #WilliamsvilleNorth #Prom2026 #CommunitySupport #LocalBusinessLove #SweetTreats #SupportingStudents“

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

“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.“

“Best ice cream I’ve ever had!“

“Best Raspberry Custard that I have ever had.“

“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!“

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

“Below is a comment about a plastic cup and a refusal to not put ice ream in cup. Grow up Your Petty and ridiculous. No other problems Exist in your life get real“

“Went with a friend and ordered two scoops of a Perry's (less than $5) and it was the perfect cool down treat! The service was prompt and the staff professional. They also have an large food menu, but that will have to be for another visit/review. The parking lot can feel a little cramped, but it's a nice spot with outdoor seating.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Friendly staff!
We usually get the vegan ice cream we have for sometime recently just went and had it noticed it was not the same it tasted different leaving a weird aftertaste. The staff were polite about it and apologized hopefully it goes back to how it use to be.“

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

“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.“

“It's the beginning of Official BBQ Season (Memorial Day, but actually BBQ is year-round, nowadays!) I have been to Mr. Bones-- it has fantastic food! Generous portions for reasonable prices! (Just sharing this as a Public Service, and because I want to---no compensation involved! Intended for those who LUV good BBQ! :-) )“