I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream — especially if it’s made on Long Island! Home to stunning views and mouthwatering food, Long Island is an essential destination for this dairy dessert staple. From traditional ice cream cones to dream-worthy sundaes, here are the best ice cream shops to visit on Long Island to satisfy your sweet tooth:
Number 1: Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe
Address: 1148 W Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901
Hours: 10am-11pm, Monday - Friday
Note: This spot is open seasonally!
Nestled on the side of the winding roads of Riverhead, this Suffolk County stop is the perfect place to satisfy your dessert craving. Hosting an endless variety of ice cream flavors such as the Peconic Swamp Thing and Monster Sized Milkshakes (they’re beyond huge), Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe is where dreams really do come true. If you don’t believe us, stop by on a weekend and you’ll see a line out the door — it’s that good!
Number 2: Marvel Frozen Dairy Inc.
Address: 258 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach, NY 11561
Hours: 11am-11pm
Note: This spot is open seasonally!
Adorning the beachy streets of Lido Beach, this iconic spot is home to the best classic ice cream on Long Island. Serving delectable frozen treats through a walk-up window, Marvel brings smiles for miles with their list of classic frosty desserts! If you’re looking for the ultimate post-beach ice cream stop, then Marvel is definitely the place to check out!
Number 3: Marshall’s Ice Cream Bar
Address: 4276 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758
Hours: 10:30am-10:30pm
With the famed All American Hamburger stand next door, Marshall’s is becoming a classic staple of Merrick Road in Massapequa! WIth an array of delicious flavors such as Banana Chip and Black Raspberry, Marshall’s is sure to satisfy the pickiest of ice cream devotees on Long Island! If you’re ever in the mood for ice cream after getting a burger, then Marshall’s is definitely the spot for you!
Number 4: Coyles Homemade Ice Cream
Address: 509 Main St, Islip, NY 11751
Hours: 1-9pm Mondays, 1-9:30pm Tuesday-Thursday, 12-10:30pm Friday-Saturday, 12-9:30pm Sundays
Having been the talk of the town for years, Coyles Homemade Ice Cream lives up to it’s reputation! From homemade ice cream sundaes to delicious original ice cream cakes, nothing is impossible at Coyles! If you’re looking for that classic ice cream shop vibe, then definitely stop at Coyles — it’s an ice cream experience like no other!
Number 5: Krisch's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlour
Address: 11 Central Ave, Massapequa, NY 11758
Hours: 8am-11pm Monday-Thursday and Sunday, 8am-12am Friday-Saturday
With an incredible dinner menu filled with delectable sandwiches, salads and burgers, and an ice cream flavor menu the runs the entire length of a wall, Krisch’s is the truly a unique and incredible dining experience to be had! Besides their array of traditional ice cream sundaes, Krisch’s is home to The Kitchen Sink: an ice cream sundae made in an actual kitchen sink, and created for many to feast upon. If you’re looking for photogenic ice cream that will taste as good as it looks, then head on down to Krisch’s — it’s life-changing, to say the least!
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