8 Best Ice Cream Shops near Sanborn

Hoover's Restaurant Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
6035 Ward Rd, Sanborn

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Cheeseburger Onion Rings Hotdog
One Generous Scoop of Perry's
Cheeseburger and Fries
Philly Cheese Steak
Chocolate Ice Cream
Double Bacon Burger
Sweet Potato Fries
Hot Fudge Sundae
Half Order Fries
Chicken Finger

“We have been to all the places around the area for our Friday fish fry and Hoover’s has THE best fish fry. We love their homemade ice cream! The only thing that is such a bummer, is the fact that it’s FREEZING in the cooler months, especially winter. Can we get some space heaters or something at least?! I love eating here but it’s hard when it’s so so cold.“

4.5 Superb117 Reviews
De Dee's Dairy Ice Cream Shop • $
8715 Niagara Fls Blvd, Niagara Falls - 5.09 miles

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Chocolate Soft Ice Cream with Chocolate Sprinkles
Baby Hot Fudge Sundae and Baby Carmel Chocolate
Mint Chocolate Chip Cone
Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Strawberry Cheesecake
Small Ice Cream Cone
Chocolate Panda Paws
Brownie Fudge Sundae
Chocolate Ice Cream
Vanilla Soft Serve

“You can actually complain that they gave you too much ice cream, for the price you paid! Yes, you read that correctly!“

4.8 Superb131 Reviews
Platter's Chocolate Factory Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
908 Niagara Fls Blvd, North Tonawanda - 5.64 miles

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Hot Fudge Sundae on Deep-Sea Treasure Ice Cream
Sprinkled Almond Butter Crunch Sundae
Chocolate Covered Potato Chips
Platters Famous Sponge Candy
Crystal Beach Stick Lollipop
Chocolate Flats - All Season
Chocolate Covered Popcorn
Orange Chocolate Sundae
Orange Chocolate Latte
Orange Hot Chocolate

“Went for a chocolate factory tour and the owner was absolutely amazing! The history is incredible and the chocolate is outstanding. They not only have an awesome store,they ship anywhere and they also offer ice cream, specialty coffee and hot chocolate. You can also order a icecream cake or icecream pie. Great business with a great selection and atmosphere. I definitely recommend this incredible business.“

4.7 Superb181 Reviews
Dan Dan The Hot Dog Man Doggie Drive In Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
3466 Niagara Fls Blvd, North Tonawanda - 4.91 miles

“great food great place and service“

4.9 Superb10 Reviews
Anderson's Frozen Custard Ice Cream Shop • $
2369 Niagara Fls Blvd, Amherst - 8.77 miles

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Vanilla Frozen Custard
Sweet Potato Fries
Curly Que Fries
Chicken Tenders
Ice Cream Cone
Ice Cream Cake
Carl's Choice
Whipped Cream
Baked Potato
French Fries

“The Wyck Recommendation: Anderson’s Frozen Custard
Rating: 4.4/5
Custard So Good I Questioned My Personality

Intro Scene
I’m not a dessert guy. Not even close. I’ll skip birthday cake, ignore the gelato menu, and politely decline your grandma’s cookies. But then I met this frozen custard. For the record, frozen custard isn’t ice cream. It’s creamier, denser, and made with egg yolks. It’s served a little warmer than ice cream so the texture stays smooth and rich, not icy or fluffy. Think soft serve with a college degree. One bite and I was staring into the swirl like it held answers about my past lives. Spoiler: it did.

What Was Ordered
Chocolate-Vanilla Swirl Frozen Custard (cup)
A few bites of the Peanut Butter Custard (and immediate emotional collapse)
The swirl was dense, silky, richer than ice cream but lighter than gelato. Like soft serve that took a sabbatical to Italy and came back with confidence. The peanut butter? Divine. Like eating a Reese’s that became sentient.

Service Commentary
It ran like a well-oiled teen-powered machine. Everyone was busy and hyper-focused, but still friendly. No slackers, no confusion, no chaos. Just an army of night-shift warriors serving sugar with speed. Even the guy wiping counters had purpose.

Vibe Check
Open-late buzz. Garage doors wide open. Kids running across the lot like it’s a family reunion. Parents exhaling. Friends lingering. The energy was warm, welcoming, a little nostalgic. The kind of place you drive past and instantly regret not stopping.

The Space Itself
The building looks like a diner mated with a fire station. Bold, boxy, and clean as hell. The interior had fast food-style counters and a layout built for high turnover, but there wasn’t a single sticky table or overflowing bin. Bright lighting, smooth operation, no weird smells. It’s a soft-serve cathedral.

About the Neighborhood
Smack in the middle of suburban sprawl. Huge parking lot, easy in and out. No scenic views, no charm, just efficiency. And that’s honestly all you want at 10:30pm when the craving hits. You’re here for the swirl, not the skyline.

Hits and Misses
✓ Peanut Butter Custard — genuinely unforgettable
✓ Chocolate-Vanilla Swirl — dense and addictive
✓ Staff — sharp, efficient, and upbeat
✓ Clean open space — built for busy nights
✗ Didn’t try the savory menu yet
✗ Not a “hangout” vibe if you’re looking for slow and moody

Final Verdict
Anderson’s didn’t just win me over. It made me question who I’ve been all these years avoiding dessert. This isn’t ice cream. It’s something else entirely. Smooth, dense, and oddly emotional. I’d come back every night if I lived nearby. I don’t even like sweets. But I’ll never drive past this place again without stopping.

Perfect For
Late-night drives
Custard-based spiritual awakenings“

4.3 Superb84 Reviews
Jamie's Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop • $
1401 Nash Rd, North Tonawanda - 5.35 miles

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Jamie's Twist Soft Serve
Chocolate Ice Cream
Oreo Cookie Pieces
Cookies & Cream
Cream Sandwiches
Hot Fudge Sundae
Cinnamon Bun
Blueberry
Oreo

“So many choices and everything is delicious!“

4.2 Good54 Reviews
Dairy Queen (Treat) Ice Cream Shop • $
2301 Military Rd, Niagara Falls - 5.33 miles

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Reese's Peanut Butter Cups DQ Treatzza Pizza
DQ Bakes Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Cotton Candy Blizzard Treat
Ice Cream Cake
Ice Cream Cone
Banana Split
Buster Bar

“Got a birthday cake for a friend and no line, fast friendly service. I also discovered $5 mystery bags in the freezer. I bought one and there was a small and a large blizzard of random flavors inside.

Kid-friendliness: Kids love ice cream“

4.1 Good40 Reviews
Dairy Queen (Treat) Ice Cream Shop • $
100 Niagara St, Tonawanda - 8.03 miles

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Ice Cream Sandwich
Hot Fudge Sundae
Ice Cream Cake

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

3.7 Good27 Reviews

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