Where Are the Best Ice Cream Stands in the Sullivan Catskills?
If you are visiting Sullivan County and looking for a great ice cream stop, here is what you need to know.
Pick any sunny summer day in the Sullivan Catskills and there will be lines at more than a few ice cream stands. The county has a strong tradition of roadside stands and local sweet shops, from old-school soft serve windows with famous seasonal flavors to dessert cafes dreaming up combinations nobody else has thought to try. Some of the best stops are on the backroads. Some are right on Main Street. All of them are worth slowing down for.
Quick Answer: Where Are the Best Ice Cream Stands in the Sullivan Catskills?
The most recommended ice cream and sweets stops in the Sullivan Catskills include:
- Quickway Twin Cone, Bloomingburg: a cult-favorite soft serve stand famous for the Apple Pie Parfait and inventive seasonal flavors
- Grahamsville Gorilla, Neversink: a beloved local ice cream destination on Route 55
- Evelyn’s Ice Cream Bar, Livingston Manor: a dedicated ice cream bar in the heart of the county’s most visited Main Street
- Ri’s Ice Cream at Forage and Gather, Hurleyville: scoops from Meyers Century Farm in Jeffersonville served in a cozy cafe setting
- The Corner Piazza Ice Cream Shop and Grill, Eldred: a classic combination of ice cream and diner fare right on the Delaware River corridor
- Sticky Fingers, Kauneonga Lake: a lakeside ice cream stand worth the detour on any summer afternoon
- Bethel Creamery, Swan Lake: a kosher certified organic dairy farm with handcrafted products available at the farm stand and Peck’s Market locations
- J’s Soft Serve, Monticello: a go-to soft serve stop in the county seat
Ice Cream and Sweets by Town
Bloomingburg
Quickway Twin Cone is one of the most talked-about ice cream stops in the county. Followers track the Instagram account eagerly for new soft serve flavor announcements. The Apple Pie Parfait is the signature: vanilla soft serve layered with hot apple topping, hot caramel, crushed graham crackers, whipped cream and an apple cider donut from Stonehenge Farm Market. It is exactly as good as it sounds.
- Location: Route 17K, Bloomingburg
- Instagram: @twincone
- Known for: Apple Pie Parfait, inventive seasonal soft serve flavors
Neversink
The Grahamsville Gorilla on Route 55 in Neversink is a Sullivan County institution. A classic roadside ice cream destination with a loyal local following and the kind of atmosphere that makes a detour feel completely justified.
- Location: 7883 State Route 55, Neversink
- Phone: 845-985-5105
- Facebook: Grahamsville Gorilla
Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville has become one of the best small food destinations in the county, and its sweets scene reflects that. Cuppie Cake Desserts on Route 52 specializes in dessert coffees, cupcakes and specialty creations that are as photogenic as they are delicious. The S’Moreo Latte combines s’mores and Oreo flavors. Coffee buckets and dirty sodas round out a menu designed for sweet tooths of all persuasions.
- Cuppie Cake Desserts: 4887 State Route 52, Jeffersonville, cuppiecakedesserts.com
- Known for: S’Moreo Latte, dessert coffees, cupcakes, specialty drinks
- Also in the building: Double D Sourdough and Bloom Coffee for a full sweet and savory stop
Hurleyville
Forage and Gather on Main Street in Hurleyville serves scoops from Ri’s Ice Cream, made by Meyers Century Farm in Jeffersonville. The cafe’s cozy living-room atmosphere makes it one of the more pleasant places in the county to sit down with something cold and take your time.
- Location: 219 Main Street, Hurleyville (inside Forage and Gather)
- Known for: Ri’s Ice Cream from Meyers Century Farm, cozy sit-down atmosphere
Eldred
The Corner Piazza Ice Cream Shop and Grill in Eldred is a classic combination stop along the Route 97 Delaware River corridor. Ice cream alongside diner staples in a setting that has served generations of locals and visitors making their way along the river road.
- Location: 2 Proctor Road, Eldred
- Phone: 845-557-3321
- Facebook: cornerpiazza
Parksville
Double Up on Parksville Road is part of the creative energy that has been building on Parksville’s Main Street in recent years, with ice cream and treats alongside the community spirit that defines the hamlet’s revival.
- Location: 850 Parksville Road, Parksville
- Website: doubleupcatskills.com
Monticello
De Filippis Bakery and Cafe on Broadway in Monticello brings Italian baking traditions to the county seat, with fresh pastries, cakes and sweets made in-house. A good stop before or after a Kartrite visit or a Resorts World evening.
- Location: 506 Broadway, Monticello
- Phone: 845-791-4103
- Website: defilippisbakery.com
Swan Lake
Bethel Creamery is a family-owned kosher certified organic dairy farm in Swan Lake, operated by a family whose roots run deep in both farming and wildlife biology. The handcrafted yogurts and cheeses reflect the land they come from. Pick them up at the farm stand or at Peck’s Market locations across the county.
- Location: Swan Lake
- Instagram: @bethelcreamery
- Also available at Peck’s Market locations throughout Sullivan County
Sweet Shops Worth Knowing About
Beyond the ice cream stands, the Sullivan Catskills has a strong sweets and bakery culture worth exploring on any visit.
- Floyd and Bobos, Liberty: a whimsical Main Street bakery and snack shack with colorful creative treats at 98 N Main Street, Liberty, floydnbobos.com
- Country Road Bakery, Callicoon: locally sourced, gluten and nut-free baked goods in a celiac-safe kitchen, including flaky scratch biscuits, at 42 Lower Main Street, Callicoon, countyroadbakery.com
- Cuppie Cake Desserts, Jeffersonville: also carries goods from Country Road Bakery
- De Filippis Bakery and Cafe, Monticello: Italian baked goods and sweets on Broadway in the county seat
Tips for Planning Your Sullivan Catskills Sweets Stop
A few things worth knowing before you make the drive.
- Many roadside stands are seasonal, typically open late spring through early fall; check social media or call ahead before making a special trip
- Quickway Twin Cone posts new flavors on Instagram (@twincone) so followers know what is coming before they arrive
- Jeffersonville is worth building a full morning or afternoon around, with Bloom Coffee, Double D Sourdough and Cuppie Cake Desserts all in or near the same building
- The full sweets and bakery directory for Sullivan County is at sullivancatskills.com/places-to-eat/bakeries-sweets
Perguntas frequentes
Is two days enough for the Sullivan Catskills?
Yes. Two days is enough for a very good introduction to the region if you focus on a few high-quality experiences rather than trying to see everything.
What should I prioritize on a first trip?
For a first visit, prioritize a great place to stay, one outdoor or scenic experience, one small-town or cultural stop, and strong local dining. That combination best reflects how the destination is presented across its stay, play, and eat content.
Is the Sullivan Catskills better for adventure or relaxation?
It works well for both. The region promotes hiking, farms, arts, history, food, entertainment, and slower getaway experiences, so you can build a more active or more restorative weekend.
Should I plan every hour in advance?
No. A better approach is to plan a framework: where you are staying, one or two anchor activities, and a few food or town options. The destination is especially good for discovering things between the scheduled moments.
What makes the Sullivan Catskills different from a generic Catskills weekend?
The Sullivan Catskills stands out for its blend of scenic outdoors, local food and drink, arts and culture, destination lodging, and approachable small-town character, all within a region intentionally marketed for trip planning and weekend escapes.
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