Nestled in the heart of the charming community of Chestertown, New York, Main Street Ice Cream Parlor stands as a welcoming destination for locals and travelers alike. Located at 6339 Main St, this establishment captures the essence of a traditional American ice cream shop, offering a space where neighbors gather and visitors can take a moment to relax. Whether you are passing through the Adirondack region or call Chestertown home, the parlor serves as a focal point for those seeking a classic treat in a friendly, unhurried environment.
The philosophy behind Main Street Ice Cream Parlor is rooted in the simple joy of a well-crafted dessert. By focusing on quality and consistency, the shop has become a staple of the local streetscape. The interior is designed to evoke a sense of nostalgia, providing a comfortable backdrop for families, friends, and individuals looking to enjoy a quiet afternoon or a sweet conclusion to their day. It is more than just a place to grab a snack; it is a part of the local fabric that celebrates the timeless appeal of ice cream.
What Makes Us Special
A Welcoming Atmosphere: We pride ourselves on creating a warm and inviting space that reflects the friendly spirit of Chestertown. Our parlor is designed to be a comfortable retreat where guests can sit back, enjoy their treats, and connect with one another in a relaxed setting.
Commitment to Quality: We believe that the best experiences come from using high-quality ingredients. Our focus remains on providing a consistent and enjoyable product that meets the expectations of our community, ensuring that every visit is a pleasant one.
A Local Landmark: Situated conveniently on Main Street, our location serves as a perfect stop for those exploring the beautiful surroundings of New York. We are proud to be a recognizable part of the local business landscape, contributing to the vibrant character of our town.
Community-Focused Service: Our team is dedicated to providing friendly and efficient service to every guest who walks through our doors. We value the relationships we build with our patrons and strive to make every interaction a positive reflection of our commitment to the community.
The Experience of Main Street
Visiting Main Street Ice Cream Parlor is about embracing the small, meaningful moments of daily life. In an era that often feels rushed, we offer a space where you can slow down and appreciate the simple pleasure of a cold, refreshing treat. Our location in Chestertown allows us to serve as a convenient waypoint for those traveling through the scenic Adirondack mountains, as well as a reliable favorite for those who live nearby and appreciate the consistency of a local business they can trust.
We understand that the quality of an ice cream parlor is defined not just by what is served, but by how it is served. Our staff works diligently to maintain a clean, welcoming, and efficient environment, ensuring that your time with us is enjoyable from start to finish. We invite you to stop by, take a seat, and experience the classic charm that has made our parlor a fixture on Main Street. Whether you are looking for a quick refreshment or a place to spend a few quiet minutes, we look forward to welcoming you to our shop.
As we continue to serve the Chestertown community, our goal remains the same: to provide a reliable, friendly, and high-quality experience for everyone who visits. We are grateful for the support of our neighbors and the interest of those visiting from afar. Thank you for making Main Street Ice Cream Parlor a part of your journey through New York. We hope to see you soon at 6339 Main St for a treat that feels just right.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Service options
Outdoor seating
Curbside pickup
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Fast service
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Serves local specialty
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Offerings
Coffee
Comfort food
Organic dishes
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Restroom
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Historic
Crowd
Family-friendly
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking
On-site parking
Usually plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Menus
Photos
Reviews Main Street Ice Cream Parlor
Susan Gibilisco
05-04-2026
Delicious! My husband and I loved our soup, salad and tuna melt. The pics speak for themselves. Great service in a cute vintage ice cream shop.
Karen C.
05-04-2026
We had the bruschetta burger, the bacon ranch burger and the almond joy sundae. This is one of the best burgers/ meals we’ve had in a long time. We will definitely return if we’re in the area. More
John Reda
05-04-2026
Good was good & quick, waitress was very friendly and the atmosphere was fun
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Amy Kutell
05-04-2026
If you like tasty lunch options and delicious ice cream desserts in a quaint, old timey environment, then Main Street Ice Cream Parlor is for you! I've been coming here for years and always shop in the well appointed store on the second floor. This place is always a destination each summer I'm in the Adirondacks! More
kaiyu79
05-04-2026
Best burger (Bacon Ranch Burger is what I ordered) I had in my life....what most surprisingly is my wife ordered the Bruschetta Burger.... … More
John Reda
05-04-2026
Good was good & quick, waitress was very friendly and the atmosphere was fun
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Alon Melecci
05-04-2026
Everything about the Ice Cream parlor is delightful...the food is always fresh, the owners and their daughter are always pleasant and wonderful to visit with. The atmosphere takes you back in time...I enjoyed a quiet solo breakfast while I … More
Shari Raymond
05-04-2026
It’s so refreshing to have a nice sit down meal and the hamburger is done to perfection. Brought the grandchildren and the kid menu has a great selection. Boys got the chicken tenders and WOW it was made from fresh chicken breast, grilled … More
Katherine
05-04-2026
The food, service, and atmosphere were superb! We ate outside in a shaded area with our dog. The server was so nice and accommodating. I has the chef's salad which was filled with fresh turkey, ham, veggies, and was delicious. The turkey is … More
Raymond Crispell
05-04-2026
This place is the most awesome establishment I've visited in a long time. The food was absolutely the best I've had, and the ice cream is out of this world. The staff is very courteous and happy. They make your experience a real pleasure. … More
Thomas Darby
05-04-2026
Very busy here, but really good food, and a fun atmosphere. It's interesting to find a seat near lunch time because it is so popular. More
Jay TMG
05-04-2026
Just out of curiosity I had to go read why some people gave this place fewer than 4 stars. Get a grip, folks. Great sandwiches. Shakes to die for. Fantastic nostalgic decor. Way cute place with a hard working staff who, ok, get … More
Bill B
05-04-2026
A fun place for breakfast and lunch. The restaurant has a broad offering of food, something for everyone. Portions were good and my crab cake was delicious.
My first visit and I will return. More
Ben Krentz
05-04-2026
Took the family there again while visiting the Adirondacks. It's a great go to lunch spot for us. Food has been good everytime we have gone. Soup is always good! Ice cream/pie options always tasty. More
Dajion S.
05-04-2026
I can't say how worth it dining here is enough! Friendly staff. Awesome vintage decor. Yummy food and delicious Hershey's ice cream. There are many local items for sale on the first and second that are worth checking out. So glad we took the suggestion to eat here after riding at Circle B Ranch.
Amy Behnke
05-04-2026
Kinda like The Silo and Papa's Diner. Great food, and fancy casual atmosphere with a gift shop👍
My travel ambassador friend says it's the only restaurant that gets everything right, including the soup temperature. … More
Geraldine Virriot
05-04-2026
I love going to ICP ! Hands down my favorite place to eat around and take my visitor friends. They never disappoint! They food is great, the place has a nice feel to it, I love the decor and the staff is always very nice! More
Jill Chen
05-04-2026
Stopped by here for lunch on our way back to NY. It's a nice place with vintage feel. The place was busy but the staff are friendly. We got a few sandwiches and a soup. The sandwiches come with a small side, we chose golden beet salad, it … More
Robert Jenkins
05-04-2026
I loved the food but I thought there should have been a bit more to it.If I had known coffee was 3.75 I would have skipped it as that's way too steep.I loved the service and the ambiance. With tip it was $18 which is too steep for oatmeal and coffee.As you can see the bottom serving portion of the bowl was not even full. More
Lynne Scavuzzo
05-04-2026
Love this place. People are very friendly. Food is very good and reasonably priced.
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Thomas Hubert (Tom)
05-04-2026
What a great find on our trip! Excellent food and service. Would highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area! Also, make sure to get, The Cougar. It's a damn good sandwich!
Sanne Kure-Jensen
05-04-2026
Generous portions.
Fast service and food delivery after ordering.
Loud acoustics. … More
Mary Harper
05-04-2026
Fun place to stop for a bite. Love to sit in the Adirondack chairs out front while eating ice cream. They were very busy the night we visited but every employee was hustling to make sure the customers were being helped.
Hamilton Greene
05-04-2026
Great place to stop for lunch. Had a tuna salad melt - v good! Lots of breakfast and lunch options and also a store to look at. Value 5, offerings 5, experience 5 More
Joey Messina
05-04-2026
Fantastic spot for locals and visitors. Breakfast and lunch are great. Tasty and inexpensive fare set in a historic turn of the century schoolhouse, decorated with plenty of local vintage photos and memorabilia to provide a nice history … More
Daniel Aleman
05-04-2026
First time in and what a wonderful experience! Food was wonderful and even though they were almost closed which we didn't realize, they treated us so kind. Thank you and you've got a return customers! More
Lynne Scavuzzo
05-04-2026
Love this place. People are very friendly. Food is very good and reasonably priced.
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Special events
No special event
Wait time
No wait
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Booth seating, Counter seating
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kid-friendliness
Kid friendly
Sanne Kure-Jensen
05-04-2026
Generous portions.
Fast service and food delivery after ordering.
Loud acoustics.
Rustic, historic diner decor
Great breads options.
Lots of meat and cheese
Choice of coleslaw, beet salad, applesauce, or potato chips.
Watermelon and pickle sides.
Tasteless tomato slice
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Sandwich
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking
Thomas Hubert (Tom)
05-04-2026
What a great find on our trip! Excellent food and service. Would highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area! Also, make sure to get, The Cougar. It's a damn good sandwich!
Shari Raymond
05-04-2026
It’s so refreshing to have a nice sit down meal and the hamburger is done to perfection. Brought the grandchildren and the kid menu has a great selection. Boys got the chicken tenders and WOW it was made from fresh chicken breast, grilled and juicy. The soup of the day was shrimp and lobster bisque and plenty of shrimp and real lobster was in it. There is also a nice of ice cream as well as candy and gifts located on one side of restaurant and upstairs.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking
Parking
The back lot behind restaurant fills up fast but there is plenty of street parking
Katherine
05-04-2026
The food, service, and atmosphere were superb! We ate outside in a shaded area with our dog. The server was so nice and accommodating. I has the chef's salad which was filled with fresh turkey, ham, veggies, and was delicious. The turkey is made there and is perfect. My husband had fish chowder and a crab cake that he said was outstanding. We purchased a whole pie, I believe it's berries and peach, to take home with us. The pie has a crisp crust, lots of delicious fruit filling, and is huge! We are looking forward to returning soon!
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pie, Turkey, Peach Berry Pie
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking
Raymond Crispell
05-04-2026
This place is the most awesome establishment I've visited in a long time. The food was absolutely the best I've had, and the ice cream is out of this world. The staff is very courteous and happy. They make your experience a real pleasure. My family and I returned the next day for breakfast, and they didn't disappoint. They also have a gift shop attached to the restaurant and it is very reasonably priced.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pie, Burger, Peach Berry Pie
Kid-friendliness
The staff make the kids feel welcome and have very reasonable portions for them.
Thomas Darby
05-04-2026
Very busy here, but really good food, and a fun atmosphere. It's interesting to find a seat near lunch time because it is so popular.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Moderate noise
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Private dining room
Jay TMG
05-04-2026
Just out of curiosity I had to go read why some people gave this place fewer than 4 stars. Get a grip, folks. Great sandwiches. Shakes to die for. Fantastic nostalgic decor. Way cute place with a hard working staff who, ok, get … More
Bill B
05-04-2026
A fun place for breakfast and lunch. The restaurant has a broad offering of food, something for everyone. Portions were good and my crab cake was delicious.
My first visit and I will return. More
Ben Krentz
05-04-2026
Took the family there again while visiting the Adirondacks. It's a great go to lunch spot for us. Food has been good everytime we have gone. Soup is always good! Ice cream/pie options always tasty. More
Susan Gibilisco
05-04-2026
Delicious! My husband and I loved our soup, salad and tuna melt. The pics speak for themselves. Great service in a cute vintage ice cream shop.
Amy Behnke
05-04-2026
Kinda like The Silo and Papa's Diner. Great food, and fancy casual atmosphere with a gift shop👍
My travel ambassador friend says it's the only restaurant that gets everything right, including the soup temperature. … More
Geraldine Virriot
05-04-2026
I love going to ICP ! Hands down my favorite place to eat around and take my visitor friends. They never disappoint! They food is great, the place has a nice feel to it, I love the decor and the staff is always very nice! More
Jill Chen
05-04-2026
Stopped by here for lunch on our way back to NY. It's a nice place with vintage feel. The place was busy but the staff are friendly. We got a few sandwiches and a soup. The sandwiches come with a small side, we chose golden beet salad, it … More
Robert Jenkins
05-04-2026
I loved the food but I thought there should have been a bit more to it.If I had known coffee was 3.75 I would have skipped it as that's way too steep.I loved the service and the ambiance. With tip it was $18 which is too steep for oatmeal and coffee.As you can see the bottom serving portion of the bowl was not even full. More
Lynne Scavuzzo
05-04-2026
Love this place. People are very friendly. Food is very good and reasonably priced.
Meal type…
More
Alon Melecci
05-04-2026
Everything about the Ice Cream parlor is delightful...the food is always fresh, the owners and their daughter are always pleasant and wonderful to visit with. The atmosphere takes you back in time...I enjoyed a quiet solo breakfast while I had some work to focus on and left feeling happy, full and peaceful, something about the creaking wooden floors make you feel like you are stepping back in time and allows you to slow yourself down a little. Helena's boutique upstairs also always has something beautiful to offer...I highly recommend stopping for a visit.
Meal type
Breakfast
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Sandwich, Maple Walnuts Sundae, Salad Or
Reservation
Reservations not required
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Sanne Kure-Jensen
05-04-2026
Generous portions.
Fast service and food delivery after ordering.
Loud acoustics. … More
Mary Harper
05-04-2026
Fun place to stop for a bite. Love to sit in the Adirondack chairs out front while eating ice cream. They were very busy the night we visited but every employee was hustling to make sure the customers were being helped.
Hamilton Greene
05-04-2026
Great place to stop for lunch. Had a tuna salad melt - v good! Lots of breakfast and lunch options and also a store to look at. Value 5, offerings 5, experience 5 More
Joey Messina
05-04-2026
Fantastic spot for locals and visitors. Breakfast and lunch are great. Tasty and inexpensive fare set in a historic turn of the century schoolhouse, decorated with plenty of local vintage photos and memorabilia to provide a nice history … More
Daniel Aleman
05-04-2026
First time in and what a wonderful experience! Food was wonderful and even though they were almost closed which we didn't realize, they treated us so kind. Thank you and you've got a return customers! More
Lynne Scavuzzo
05-04-2026
Love this place. People are very friendly. Food is very good and reasonably priced.
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Special events
No special event
Wait time
No wait
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Booth seating, Counter seating
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kid-friendliness
Kid friendly
Sanne Kure-Jensen
05-04-2026
Generous portions.
Fast service and food delivery after ordering.
Loud acoustics.
Rustic, historic diner decor
Great breads options.
Lots of meat and cheese
Choice of coleslaw, beet salad, applesauce, or potato chips.
Watermelon and pickle sides.
Tasteless tomato slice
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Sandwich
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking
Kristin R
05-04-2026
I enjoyed everything about this place. We were there in as busy Sunday but the crowd and the short wait didn't dampen our great experience. We are outside and enjoyed the air and the fact that there was an awning to protect us from the … More
Frank Galle Jr.
05-04-2026
Tried calling to place order, phone was busy, took a ride over to location waited for 10 minutes only to be told they were not doing breakfast any longer, this was at 10:30 am their menu stated breakfast until 11:00am. I stated this to … More
Nancy Cullen
05-04-2026
This was a delightful find! Food was outstanding, with a warm, inviting atmosphere. People were the nicest ever. Loved it here. More
Woody
05-04-2026
Walking in here is like taking a step back in time! This place has that nostalgic atmosphere of when Coke was king and soda jerks served. The waitresses were all very nice and the prices were reasonable. We only went for ice-cream and it … More
Jorge Sandoval
05-04-2026
It's a nice little spot that has decor and items from varying decades. We got there at 3:45 and they were getting ready to close the kitchen down for 4:00, but they were willing to accommodate us which was cool. … More
Reviews Main Street Ice Cream Parlor