10 Ice Cream Shops to Cool You Down After House Hunting
Make house hunting less stressful and more enjoyable!
Thomas Brady
7/10/20252 min read
🍦 10 Local Ice Cream Shops to Cool Off After a House Tour in Suffolk County
☀️ Summer in Suffolk County means two things: 🔥 a hot real estate market and 😋 a craving for something cold and sweet after house hunting. Whether you’re chasing your dream home 🏡 or just along for the ride, here’s a delicious list of ice cream spots perfect for cooling off (and celebrating a winning offer 🥳).
Let’s dive in—cone first! 🍨🍒
1. Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe – Riverhead ❄️
📍 1148 W Main St, Riverhead, NY
Since 1953, this old-school favorite has served up legendary soft-serve and hard scoops — even named the #1 ice cream shop in New York State by Travel + Leisure. Try the Peanut Butter Bomb 💣 or a fresh-baked waffle cone! 🧇
2. The Ice Cream Cottage – Mastic 🏡🍧
📍 1590 Montauk Hwy, Mastic, NY
A cozy gem with giant sundaes 🍨, dozens of flavors, and true small-town charm. Ideal after seeing homes in Mastic or Shirley!
3. Coyle's Homemade Ice Cream – Bay Shore 🍦
📍 75 Howells Rd, Bay Shore, NY
A 1950s-themed favorite since 1985, with homemade ice cream, sundaes, and even acai bowls 🍪. A must for both sweet tooths and sweet deals.
4. Magic Fountain – Mattituck 🪄🌼
📍 9825 Main Rd, Mattituck, NY
Known for bold and seasonal flavors like Honey Lavender 💜 and Goat Cheese & Fig. Great spot after a scenic North Fork showing.
5. Mia's Ice Cream Kitchen – Selden 🍨🥃
📍 Selden, NY
Homemade ice cream with a playful twist — try their alcohol-infused "adult flavors" like Coconut Rum and Cherry Amaretto (21+), alongside classic dye-free options and dairy-free choices.
6. Old Fashioned Ice Cream – West Babylon 🍦🕰️
📍 1025 Straight Path, West Babylon, NY
Family-owned and operated for over 50 years (since 1973!), with 40+ homemade flavors, Italian ices, and gluten-free and vegan options for the whole crew.
7. Amazing Flavors – Greenport 🚤🍦
📍 216 Front St, Greenport, NY
Enjoy a cone while exploring the harborfront, with a mini arcade for the kids and a genuinely warm, welcoming vibe. Local flavors and seaside views? Yes, please! 🌊
8. Kilwins – Patchogue 🍫💛
📍 74 E Main St, Patchogue, NY
Waffle cones dipped in chocolate 🍫 and rich caramel swirls make this a decadent downtown stop between showings.
9. Scoops & Grinds – Cutchogue ☕🍨
📍 31000 Main Rd, Cutchogue, NY
Where coffee ☕ meets ice cream 🍦. Get an affogato or an espresso shake and recharge between North Fork listings.
10. McNulty's Ice Cream Parlor – Miller Place 🎠🍭
📍 153 North Country Rd, Miller Place, NY
A North Shore favorite since 1992, serving hard and soft-serve ice cream, Italian ices, and custom cakes for kids and adults alike.
🧊 Pro Tip:
House hunting in July? Keep a cooler bag in the car 🚗 for leftovers and always ask your real estate agent (👋) about the best neighborhood spots.
Ice cream is more than dessert—it’s how you know you’ve found home. 💕
🎯 Ready to find your dream home (and maybe your new favorite sundae)?
Let’s hit the road—and the scoop shop.
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