
Nothing says summertime more than a good ol’ ice cream sandwich. That perfect blend of cookie to ice cream ratio is something we have a major sweet tooth for this year. And we feel blessed that these places around WNY are upping the bar by making homemade ice cream sandwiches, bringing all the extra goodness that come with that homemade touch. To fulfill your ice cream sandwich dreams, here are all the places to find these heavenly creations!
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1. Nickel City Vice
Nickel City Vice is a pop up specializing in gourmet ice cream sandwiches – and the inspiration for this post. Check out their Instagram for updates about where they are popping up in the area or order online.

2. Lake Effect Ice Cream
Lake Effect is always busting out some crazy creations. Stop in to see what assortment of flavors they have for the Summer!
3. Ballyhoo
211 S Park Ave Buffalo, NY / More Info
Keeping it classy. Ballyhoo offers a traditional chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich. Because if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

4. Platter’s Chocolates
908 Niagara Falls Blvd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 / More Info
One of WNY’s oldest candy stores, Platter’s is no amateur when it comes to all things chocolate and they sure aren’t afraid to apply this to their homemade ice cream sandwiches. They’re known for their special orange chocolate, so we recommend trying out their orange chocolate ice cream sandwich.
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5. Main Street Ice Cream
35 Main St A, Hamburg, NY 14075 / More Info
Pictured is one of the ice cream sandwiches they served at the BurgerFest. This Hamburg ice cream shop knows how to make a loaded ice cream sandwich and we are here for it.

6. Churn Soft Serve
1501 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 / More Info
Specializing in soft serve ice cream, Churn’s ice cream sandwiches offer the perfect blend of smooth ice cream with the crunch of a crisp cookie and side toppings.

7. Amsdell Ice Cream
3041 Amsdell Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075 / Facebook
There are so many options of ice cream sandwiches to choose from at Amsdell Ice cream, and we’re not mad about it.

8. Kone King East
117 Hamburg St, East Aurora, NY 14052 / Facebook
These “Chipwiches” are a chocolate chip cookie sandwich loaded with extra chocolate chips and filled with vanilla custard. You’ll find these at Kone King East as well as many other options.
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9. 2 Scoops Ice Cream
4626 Camp Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075 / More Info
2 Scoops Ice Cream makes ice cream sandwiches with all kinds of flavored custard from pumpkin and cinnamon to mint and peanut butter. Uhhhhhh, yum!

10. Cookies & Cream
- 2114 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210 / More Info
- 1111 Fuhrmann Buffalo New York 14203 / More Info
- 929 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo New York 14222 / More Info
To say this place specializes in ice cream sandwiches would be an understatement! They offer a GIANT ice cream cookie sandwich – choose any 2 of their Signature Cookies and choose any Soft Serve flavor like Vanilla, Chocolate and Twist rolled in sprinkles.

11. Fig Tree Patisserie
3062 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217 / Facebook
Ever had a macaron ice cream sandwich? If not, you’re in luck because Fig Tree Patisserie is making them in multiple flavors.

12. Frey’s Tasty Treat
6186 S Transit Rd, Lockport, NY 14094 / Facebook
Frey’s Tasty Treat is an ice cream shop located in Lockport with all kinds of ice cream options to choose from. Come by and grab a hold of these ice cream sandwiches and a cute cooling bag to take them home in.
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13. Adrian’s Custard and Beef
2352 Grand Island Blvd, Grand Island, NY 14072 / More Info
Heading over to Grand Island or live on the island? Stop by Adrian’s Custard and Beef to try out one of their many homemade options – like this one with chocolate / vanilla twist filling on peanut butter cookies.

14. Anderson’s Frozen Custard
Multiple locations / More Info
With multiple locations around WNY, Anderson’s is a great stop for an ice cream sandwich. They offer the traditional chocolate wafer sandwich with their homemade ice cream and a variety of candies and sprinkles. A chocolate chip cookie sandwich is offered seasonally.

15. Hertel Avenue Poutine & Cream
1488 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 / More Info
Known for their crazy dessert options, Hertel Avenue Poutine & Cream is bringing a whole new level to ice cream sandwiches with their “Creamy Bun” ice cream sandwiches. They partnered with Famous Donuts on Main St. to create these masterpieces which include ice cream and all the toppings you could ever want loaded between a warm glazed donut. What could be better than that?

16. Nick Charlap’s Ice Cream
Multiple locations / More Info
Nick Charlap’s has multiple locations serving up some homemade ice cream sandwiches around WNY. Some of their options include, chocolate, vanilla, sprinkle, and oreo.

17. Hydraulic Hearth
716 Swan St, Buffalo, NY 14210 / More Info
Hydraulic Hearth is selling their own homemade ice cream sandwiches out of their patio bar.

18. Rosie’s Handcrafted Ice Cream
431 Main St, East Aurora, NY 14052 / More Info
Serving small batches of freshly crafted super premium ice cream. Unique, traditional and seasonal flavors. Delicious things are coming Spring 2020.
19. Hibbards Original Custard
125 Portage Rd, Lewiston NY / More Info
Grab an ice cream sandwich made with cookies from the Village Bake Shoppe!
20. Uncle G’s
7030 Washington St Pendleton, NY 14094 / Facebook
Uncle G’s offers giant cookie sandwiches with different flavored cookies – vegan and gluten free both available.
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This post was originally published in 2019 and has been updated.