What’s the scoop in the Hamptons? Here we round up the best local ice cream spots to cool off from the warm summer sun.
A La Mode Shoppe serves scoops that avoid food allergies.
A LA MODE SHOPPE
A La Mode Shoppe brings enthusiasm to the frozen delight with a cherry on top. Its enchanting shop on Newtown Lane features an assortment of refreshing 100% nut-, egg- and sesame-free flavors—think delectable options like Pink Sprinkle, Cooks and Partly Cloudy. Carefully sourced artisanal flavors crafted with natural ingredients make each spoonful shine brighter than the sun. 35 Newtown Lane, East Hampton,alamodeshoppe.com
BRIDGEHAMPTON CANDY KITCHEN
Bridgehampton Candy Kitchen has mastered classic homemade ice cream flavors for decades, featuring popular choices like chocolate chip and coffee. Its cozy shop specializes in serving top-notch comfort food for lunch paired perfectly with a custom ice cream sundae featuring its locally made creamy confections and signature candy topping bar. It’s an iconic East End experience visiting Candy Kitchen. 2391 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton
Indulge in stellar soft serve at BuddhaBerry’s Sag Harbor and Southampton locations.
BUDDHABERRY
Some people channel their inner Zen at a yoga class, while others find it with a cup of fro-yo in hand at BuddhaBerry. With a natural color and authentic taste, BuddhaBerry aims to tantalize taste buds and cater to dietary needs. The frozen yogurt empire recently expanded its offerings to Southampton, where the new storefront soothes every sweet tooth through fruit fusions and gluten- and dairy-free options topped with global offerings. Multiple locations,buddhaberry.com
THE FUDGE COMPANY
This well-established candy and ice cream shop has been serving delectable sweets in Southampton Village since 1973. Stepping through its doors transports visitors to a wonderland filled with candy displays, rich ice cream flavors and the famed homemade fudge that put this local gem on the map. The shop continues a long family tradition of creating cravings and memories with each lovingly prepared sweet treat. 67 Main St., Southampton,southamptonfudgecompany.com
GEMELLI GELATO OF HAMPTON BAYS
Gemelli Gelato’s kitchen conjures innovative and decadent flavor creations especially suited for steamy summer days. The signature lineup of gelato and sorbets provides the perfect cool, creamy and refreshing dessert to beat the heat. Try the popular banana and Nutella gelato swirled together into creamy frozen bliss. One thing is for sure—Gemelli’s is the place to chill out this summer. 139 W. Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays,gemelligelatohamptonbays.com
JOHN’S DRIVE-IN
John’s Drive-In has become popular in Montauk for its homemade ice cream, which is made fresh daily in small batches. While it is known for its customizable burgers cooked on open grills, the desserts add sweet variety to the menu with classic flavors including chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan and mint chip. The ice cream is also served as milkshakes, malts, sundaes and banana splits, making it a Montauk sweet tooth staple since opening in 1967. 677 Montauk Highway, Montauk,johnsdriveinmontauk.com
SHOCK ICE CREAM AND DESSERT CAFE
This Instagrammable ice cream parlor has established itself as a gathering spot for community members and visitors of all ages to enjoy simple pleasures. Shock Ice Cream and Dessert Cafe incorporates bright colors, boasting its famous Carnival Cone—cotton candy topped with a cone, your favorite ice cream and toppings. 99 Main St., Westhampton,shockicecream.com
SIP’N SODA
Southampton’s Sip’n Soda has been an anchor for the community since 1958, serving classic American fare like burgers, coleslaw and its renowned homemade ice cream. The milkshakes and malts are customer favorites, made from ice cream prepared fresh in-house. Sip’n Soda offers a welcoming, family-owned neighborhood atmosphere that keeps customers returning year after year. 40 NY-27A, Southampton,sipnsoda.com
SUNDAE DONUTS
Sundae Donuts brings something sweet to the table: an inventive dessert cafe challenging the sugar norms. The menu offers a rotating selection of flavors, including dulce de leche, chocolate peanut butter and birthday cake. Customers can also customize their orders with a variety of toppings. The novel fusion of two beloved desserts makes this a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth looking for their next satisfying indulgence. 716 Montauk Highway, Montauk,sundaedonuts.com
SUNDAES ON MAIN
Sundaes on Main provides homespun delights to tempt your sweet tooth. Visit this Bridgehampton storefront for dreamy confections ranging from Dole whip pineapple soft serve to dairy-free fruit frosty treats. Its selection goes beyond traditional ice cream varieties, with something for every palate. The friendly smiles behind the counter will welcome you into their sweet corner of Main Street, so step right up to sample the buzz. 2414 Main St., Bridgehampton,@sundaes_on_main
The Sweet Spot allows guests to craft the ultimate custom soft serve of their dreams.
THE SWEET SPOT
Nestled on the edge of town, the aptly named Sweet Spot brings a sense of nostalgia with its small-town feel and classic confection offerings. Visitors can create frozen yogurt treats from over 10 rotating flavors, with dairy-free choices available. Baked in-house, the shop’s cookies offer the perfect sweet pairing. Though modest in size, The Sweet Spot delivers outsize charm and delight. 106 Newtown Lane, East Hampton,hamptonsweetspot.com
Photography by: PHOTO BY RICHARD LEWIN; PHOTO: COURTESY OF A LA MODE SHOPPE; BY GORDON GRANT
