Lake Effect Artisan Ice Cream

Out of Hertel's trio of ice cream shops, Lake Effect is by far the most popular. Why? For one, it doesn't hurt that they were a known quantity already; since 2008, Buffalonians had been buying the stuff in supermarkets and making the trek to the original location in Lockport. Moreover, Lake Effect doesn't divert any attention to poutine, tacos, or other such culinary distractions: here it's all ice cream, all the time. All two dozen or so varieties are locally sourced and manufactured, and many draw inspiration from the unique elements of local cuisine: the Paula's Glazed Donut flavor incorporates chunks of its namesake ingredient into a honey glaze-flavored ice cream, the Loganberry ice cream reflects Buffalo's soft drink of choice, and the Icewine Sherbet is an homage to the signature vintage of the Niagara Peninsula.

• Outdoor seating
• Wheelchair accessible

• outdoors

Address

1900 Hertel Ave

Getting there

Metro Bus 8 or 23; Metro Rail: LaSalle

Hours

Daily 11AM-10PM

Price

$5-10

Phone

+17168335253

Website

lakeeffecticecream.com (opens in a new tab)