The 10 best ice cream spots in Saratoga Springs

Ice cream in Saratoga Springs splits into two seasons. From March to October the roadside stands on West Avenue, Route 9 and Route 29 sell soft serve out of walk-up windows, and the rest of the year the scoops move indoors to Broadway, a Schuylerville dairy farm and the Stewart’s counter. Prices are still small-town: a stand on West Avenue held 2026 prices at 2025 levels.

This list is for families, track crowds and anyone who wants a cone in January. Six of the ten are in the city; the rest are in Schuylerville, Queensbury and Greenwich, and each entry says whether the place is seasonal.

How we chose

We picked scoop shops and stands with a consistent local reputation, longevity and local press coverage, confirmed each is operating in 2026 from its own website or a 2026 source, and favored places open into fall or year-round. Seasonal stands are marked as seasonal. Stewart’s Shops is included once as the one local chain. Plum Dandy, which is marked closed at both locations, is not included.

Hours, prices and dates below come from each business or official source and change without notice. Call ahead if you are making a special trip.

King Brothers Dairy

Ice cream never goes out of season at King Brothers Dairy, a family dairy farm on King Road outside Schuylerville. The on-farm parlor rotates more than 80 homemade hard ice cream flavors alongside vanilla and chocolate soft serve, made with milk from the family’s own farm. Families can grab milk and beef from the farm store on the way out. Mark October 17 for Fall Fest, when cider donut sundaes join the menu.

Hours: Open year-round. Current hours: Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun noon–8 p.m.

Address: 329 King Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871

Why they made the list

• The farm store and ice cream parlor stay open all year, which few stands in the area can say.
• More than 80 rotating homemade hard ice cream flavors share the counter with homemade vanilla and chocolate soft serve.
• The parlor also makes milkshakes, sundaes, homemade waffle cones and ice cream cakes.
• Saratoga.com readers voted King Brothers Dairy into the 2026 Fab Five for ice cream, gelato and yogurt.

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Kilwins Saratoga Springs

Shoppers on Broadway can watch fudge and chocolates being made in small batches through the kitchen at Kilwins, a franchise of the national chocolate and ice cream chain run locally by owner Bill Hoffman. The ice cream counter scoops super-premium flavors into waffle cones made in the shop. Kilwins suits a treat between boutiques, and a Friday or Saturday close of 10 p.m. makes the shop an easy after-dinner stop.

Hours: Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Mon–Wed 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Thu 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

Address: 420 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Why they made the list

• The shop posts hours seven days a week, with the latest closing at 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Waffle cones are made in house to go with the super-premium ice cream.
• The counter also sells Mackinac Island fudge, chocolates and Dubai chocolate, which makes the shop a good gift stop.
• Congress Park and the carousel are a short walk from the Broadway storefront.

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Saratoga Gelato

For anyone avoiding gluten, Saratoga Gelato is an easy yes: every flavor the family-owned shop makes is gluten-free, and the case also carries dairy-free and no-sugar-added choices. The kitchen churns small-batch Italian gelato daily with local dairy, real fruit and hand-roasted nuts. Cannoli and Italian drinks round out the counter. Planning a wedding? The gelato cart books for events of 100 servings or more.

Hours: Check current hours before you go.

Address: 458 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Why they made the list

• The shop makes authentic Italian gelato in small batches every day using premium local dairy.
• All of the gelato is gluten-free, with dairy-free and no-sugar-added options in the case.
• Saratoga.com lists the Broadway shop as a year-round operation that also serves cannoli and Italian beverages.
• A gelato cart, cannoli station and espresso bar are available for events of at least 100 servings.

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Ben & Jerry’s of Saratoga

Staying open until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Ben & Jerry’s on Phila Street is the late-night scoop in town. The franchise is locally owned and serves the brand’s chunk-and-swirl flavors a block off Broadway near Congress Park. Beyond cones, the staff builds custom ice cream cakes and runs a catering and vending business for parties and corporate events. Book catering through the separate line, (518) 369-0918.

Hours: Sun–Thu noon–10 p.m.; Fri–Sat noon–11 p.m.

Address: 34 Phila St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Why they made the list

• The shop keeps the latest posted hours on this list, open until 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. on weekends.
• The franchise is locally owned and operated.
• Custom ice cream cakes, event catering and vending are all offered.
• Saratoga.com readers voted the shop into the 2026 Fab Five for ice cream, gelato and yogurt.

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Humpty Dumpty Ice Cream

Soft serve has come out of the window at 70 West Avenue since the 1950s, and the Bishop family has owned Humpty Dumpty since 1968. Jason and Brenda run the stand now and held 2026 menu prices at 2025 levels. Vanilla, chocolate and twist are always on; two special flavors change every Friday and the Dole Whip changes every Thursday. Bring cash, though an ATM sits on site.

Hours: Seasonal: Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun noon–9 p.m. Check Facebook for weather closures.

Address: 70 West Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Why they made the list

• Ownership records on the shop’s site trace the stand back to 1955, with the Bishop family in charge since 1968.
• WNYT reported the stand opened the 2026 season with 2025 prices.
• Weekly special soft serve flavors and a rotating Dole Whip keep regulars coming back.
• The menu also includes subs and hot dogs, and the stand is cash only.

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Dairy Haus

Joe Malatino opened Dairy Haus on Route 9 in 1985, and the Cracco family has kept his small roadside stand going since buying the place in 2015. The draw is homemade hard and soft ice cream in generous portions, plus ice cream cakes that regulars order for birthdays. Sandwiches and pizza make a quick supper possible. Grab a patio seat, and call ahead in late fall, since the stand closes for winter.

Hours: Seasonal: summer noon–9 p.m.; spring and fall noon–8 p.m.

Address: 476 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Why they made the list

• Dairy Haus has made homemade hard and soft ice cream on Maple Avenue since 1985.
• The Cracco family bought the stand in 2015 and set out to restore the original owner’s vision.
• Ice cream cakes and a hot food menu of sandwiches and pizzas are part of the offer.
• Saratoga.com readers voted Dairy Haus into the 2026 Fab Five for ice cream, gelato and yogurt.

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The Farmer’s Daughters’ Drive-In

Built as a roadside drive-in in the 1960s, The Farmer’s Daughters’ on Route 29 still looks much as the original did, with air conditioning in the dining room as the main upgrade. The ice cream is made in house from the kitchen’s own recipes, in both hard and soft serve. Fried dough and funnel cake sundaes set the menu apart. Hungry? Order a burger with the homemade Michigan sauce first.

Hours: Seasonal: daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Address: 882 Route 29, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Why they made the list

• The drive-in opened the 2026 season on March 17 and posts daily hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• All of the ice cream is made in house using the drive-in’s own recipes.
• Funnel cake and fried dough sundaes sit on the dessert side of the menu.
• A full grill menu, including burgers and a homemade Michigan sauce, makes the stop a meal.

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Martha’s Dandee Creme

Worth the drive up the Northway, Martha’s Dandee Creme has been a Route 9 landmark between Lake George and Glens Falls for decades, across from Six Flags Great Escape. The Lafontaine family posts a changing lineup of soft serve flavors each day, from peach to cotton candy to raspberry sherbet. Martha’s also runs a grill and sells ice cream cakes. Pick up a box of Dandee Cremewiches for the freezer at home.

Hours: Seasonal fall hours: Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Address: 1133 Route 9, Queensbury, NY 12804

Why they made the list

• Martha’s opened the 2026 season on March 14 and posts fall hours into late September.
• Daily soft serve flavors rotate, and the stand also offers Dole Whip.
• The Dandee Cremewich ice cream sandwich is sold at more than 700 retail locations from Pottersville to New Rochelle.
• The Lafontaine family owns the stand, which also serves grill food.

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The Ice Cream Man

Out on Route 29 in Greenwich, The Ice Cream Man has built a library of more than 300 homemade flavors, made in batches with fresh cream in the same building where they are sold. Swiss Amaretto Almond is the signature, and Bobby Flay sampled the vanilla with Granny Smith apple topping for a Food Network Throwdown. Hand-packed pints travel well, so bring a cooler for the ride home.

Hours: Check current hours before you go.

Address: 417 State Route 29, Greenwich, NY 12834

Why they made the list

• The shop makes every batch of ice cream in house using an old-fashioned batch method with fresh cream.
• More than 300 flavor recipes have been developed at the Greenwich stand.
• The Ice Cream Man appeared on the Food Network show Throwdown with Bobby Flay.
• Hand-packed pints and custard are part of the menu.

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Stewart’s Shops

Every local ice cream list needs one convenience-store entry, and Stewart’s earns the spot. The Dake family bought a small Ballston Spa dairy in 1945, and the company still makes ice cream at the Greenfield Center plant with fresh milk from local farms. Cones, sundaes and hand-packed pints come from the counter at shops all over the county. Ask for a Scoop Club card; the 11th counter treat is free.

Hours: Hours vary by shop. Check current hours before you go.

Address: Multiple locations; corporate mailing address P.O. Box 435, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Why they made the list

• Stewart’s began in 1945 when the Dake brothers bought a Ballston Spa dairy and ice cream business from Don Stewart.
• Ice cream is made at the company’s dairy in Greenfield Center and delivered straight to the shops.
• Weekly half-gallon specials rotate, and seasonal flavors come to the cone counter.
• Stewart’s is a local chain with more than 400 shops, and employees own over 40 percent of the company.

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Also worth knowing

The Wind-Chill Factory & Mini-Golf at 3 Trieble Ave. in Ballston Spa pairs soft and hard ice cream with an 18-hole mini golf course that runs in warmer months.

Cookies & Cream at 450 E. High St. in Ballston Spa scoops Perry’s hard ice cream and soft serve, according to a Saratoga.com roundup updated in April 2026.

DeVoe’s Rainbow Delights at DeVoe’s Rainbow Orchards, 1569 Route 9 in Clifton Park, serves soft serve and sundaes from mid-April to mid-October, per Saratoga.com.

Frequently asked questions

Which Saratoga-area ice cream spots are open year-round?

King Brothers Dairy in Schuylerville says its farm store and ice cream parlor are open all year, and Saratoga.com lists Saratoga Gelato on Broadway as a year-round shop. Stewart’s Shops sells ice cream at its convenience stores throughout the year.

When do Saratoga ice cream stands close for the season?

Seasonal stands such as Dairy Haus, Humpty Dumpty, The Farmer’s Daughters’ Drive-In and Martha’s Dandee Creme typically close for winter after fall hours end. Dates change each year, so check each stand’s website or Facebook page before driving out in October or November.

Where can I get ice cream late at night in downtown Saratoga Springs?

Ben & Jerry’s at 34 Phila Street posts hours until 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Kilwins at 420 Broadway stays open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Last checked September 25, 2026. See a place we missed or a detail that has changed? Send us a correction.