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Colorful retro scoop shop dispensing ice cream & soft-serve in classic & creative flavors.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1148 W Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone: (631) 727-4394
Website: http://www.snowflakeicecream.com/
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Reviews
Bill Parmenter
Snowflake isn’t just ice cream. It’s that old school, family ran perfection! Caryn was super nice and made the perfect cone!! The pumpkin flavor doesn’t just melt in your mouth, it brings you right back to thanksgiving at grandmas!
… moremel s
I think this is the best ice cream I’ve ever had! I tried a few flavors – cherry pistachio, mint chocolate chip, and cookie dough. They were all delicious! Would return here 🙂
… moreJoshua Holten
My family and I stopped by Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe on a sunny afternoon and were absolutely delighted! From the moment we walked in, the nostalgic, old-school ice cream parlor vibe was charming—bright neon sign, lots of flavor choices, and friendly staff who were genuinely excited to help.
I went with a waffle cone of their hard-style ice cream (you can tell it’s made onsite using rich ingredients). The flavor I got — Cherry Pistachio — was outstanding: the pistachio base was smooth and nutty, the cherries added a perfect burst of flavor, and it all felt premium rather than just “flavored.” Their rotating “Flavor of the Week” also caught our eye.
The rest of our group got sundaes and soft serve, and everyone was thrilled. Portions were generous, service was quick even though it was busy, and the parking lot was straightforward. The shop has been around since 1953 and still uses original recipes, so it feels like a place that cares about quality and tradition.
Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe
Tips:
Try to go a little before peak evening hours if you want less wait.
Ask for a taste of a flavor if you’re undecided (they were happy to accommodate us).
Don’t skip the sorbets in summer or the specialty weekly flavors — they change and are creative.
Bring a little extra cash for parking or snacks — but overall prices felt very fair for what you get.
Overall, if you’re ever in the Riverhead area and craving ice cream, Snowflake is a must-stop. High quality, welcoming atmosphere, and memorable flavors. I’ll definitely go back next time!
… moreI went with a waffle cone of their hard-style ice cream (you can tell it’s made onsite using rich ingredients). The flavor I got — Cherry Pistachio — was outstanding: the pistachio base was smooth and nutty, the cherries added a perfect burst of flavor, and it all felt premium rather than just “flavored.” Their rotating “Flavor of the Week” also caught our eye.
The rest of our group got sundaes and soft serve, and everyone was thrilled. Portions were generous, service was quick even though it was busy, and the parking lot was straightforward. The shop has been around since 1953 and still uses original recipes, so it feels like a place that cares about quality and tradition.
Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe
Tips:
Try to go a little before peak evening hours if you want less wait.
Ask for a taste of a flavor if you’re undecided (they were happy to accommodate us).
Don’t skip the sorbets in summer or the specialty weekly flavors — they change and are creative.
Bring a little extra cash for parking or snacks — but overall prices felt very fair for what you get.
Overall, if you’re ever in the Riverhead area and craving ice cream, Snowflake is a must-stop. High quality, welcoming atmosphere, and memorable flavors. I’ll definitely go back next time!
Mei is a Yu
Absolutely love Snow Flakes Ice Cream! The flavors are delicious and perfectly balanced—not too sweet. The texture is smooth and refreshing, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. I’ll definitely be back again!
… moreNicole Carter
Absolutely delicious! Loved the peanut butter crunch ice cream I ordered. My daughter got a cup of Cookie Monster and my husband loved his mint chocolate chip milkshake. We’ll be back!
… moreFuzzy Nemo
This was one of the best ice creams that I have ever had. This is a small little hut like store. It can only fit one single line to pick, choose and order your ice cream. Then they have about 20 people serving all the customers, so the line moves really fast, but on top of that, the one scoop is almost the size of a bucket that is the size of an entire meal. Good bang for the buck. It tastes like very high quality ice cream as well. Nice little outing on a hot summer day.
… moreJason Yeager
One of my favorite ice cream shops on the East End. Very popular place, so the lines can get long, but always worth the wait. Friendly staff and fair prices.
… moreBridget Camilleri
Tonight my husband called in an order for an ice-cream cake with a simple message on top for our son. Nigel went above and beyond to make the message special!! Nigel made our sons night, he took special care to decorate the cake so our son could read it and even added crayon decorations. Snowflake ice cream cakes are always a hit and this one was the best one yet!! Thank you Nigel and Snowflakes for caring about your customers!! We will only come here for our ice-cream cakes, we are loyal customers!
… moreJoseph Walsh
Was greeted by a young man named Nigel, he was amazing and patient as we asked about the menu. My kids were being indecisive and he gave out helpful ideas on items to get.
Even when the shop got full he still took his time serving us, making the experience onw of the best we’ve ever had getting ice cream.
The kids got shakes, my wife got butter pecan and I got apple crumb cake. Everything was amazing and the servings are generous!
This is the best place on LI for ICE CREAM!
Next time I’m on LI we’ll be back!!!
… moreEven when the shop got full he still took his time serving us, making the experience onw of the best we’ve ever had getting ice cream.
The kids got shakes, my wife got butter pecan and I got apple crumb cake. Everything was amazing and the servings are generous!
This is the best place on LI for ICE CREAM!
Next time I’m on LI we’ll be back!!!
Jay Christy
Late Sunday afternoon I was in the mood for a handmade, solid ice cream milk shake. Strawberry is my favorite but that’s just a personal preference. A quick google search lead me to Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe which had solid reviews. The BLUF, the shake was good; not the best I’ve ever had but a reasonable priced hand made milkshake. The only downside was the wait. I arrived with only one elderly couple in front of me and was pleasantly surprised to think it possible to order and have my treat in less than five minutes…a rare occurrence on a nice Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately, the manager and the elderly couple were in a conversation about who knows who and who’s doing what where. The manager literally talked with these folks for ten minutes oblivious to his other customers patiently waiting in line. I became so annoyed at the disrespect that I began making facial gestures and body clues that this treatment was unacceptable. Fortunately another worker came out of the back and took my order. As for the manager, he carried on with his reunion right up to the point where I walked out the door. So to sum it up, good ice cream and a clueless manager.
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