Lickety Split

Very delicious ice cream. I got vanilla with a chocolate dip in a kiddie cone which was a perfect size if you just want a little bit of a scrumptious late night dessert

I think Lickety Split has the tastiest soft serve in the area, hands down (and I have tried many). I don’t know why theirs tastes creamier and has better flavor than others, but whatever it is, it works. My go-​to is vanilla with cherry dip, and I usually get the kid size because even a small is too much unless I’m really hungry (and let’s face it, you’re eating ice cream for the taste, not because your stomach is growling). The chocolate is good, but the vanilla is just phenomenal. It almost has a hint of malt to it.
The girls (because I have yet to see a boy back there, though apologies if there are guys who work there) are always polite and speedy, often working as a team to fill orders as quickly as possible. I always at least give them my change, because they do a good job and are generous and accurate. They keep it very clean, washing everything down after close.
The lines ebb and flow, longer on hot days and from about 7 to 9:30pm (they close at 10pm, unless there are still people in line when the clock strikes ten). They keep it moving pretty quickly, and I have never waited longer than maybe 5 to 8 minutes, even when it’s really packed.
I deducted a star because they, like so many others, have the «40 Soft Serve Flavors» but they blend a syrup into the vanilla base, and for accuracy and other reasons I don’t get, you can only get those flavors in a medium. As I mentioned, the sizes are quite generous, and I have never been able to finish a medium cone. I understand there are limitations and the inside is packed, with all the different machines (slushies, crunches, milkshakes, ice cream, dips, etc.), but I wish they could find a way to offer those flavors in a variety of sizes.
I will say that, of the few I have tried, the pistachio flavor was awesome (the amaretto and banana were decent and kids have enjoyed the cotton candy flavor) though I just cant justify paying for way more than I am going to eat. If you and a friend are willing to split it, a medium would probably be perfect.
As far as soft-​serve ice cream stands go, this is one of the best anywhere and definitely the best in the Capital District. They have a ton of options, all reasonably priced, and I can’t imagine any ice cream lover not finding something on the menu to please them. I wish it was open year-​round, because I would gladly patronize it no matter how cold it gets outside.

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.
I really, really wanted to like Lickety Split. I love ice cream, especially of the soft serve variety, and every time I’ve passed Lickety Split, there’s a long line of people waiting for a cone.
On my first trip to Lickety Split I tried a cone of hazelnut soft serve. I watched the girl behind the counter twist a cone of vanilla and then go to another machine to do something. I soon after realized that the flavors are added to the vanilla ice cream when you order. Unfortunately, the hazelnut flavor had the highly artificial and chemical taste that can be most easily compared to non-​dairy creamer or hazelnut extract. Upon asking, I was told that all of the other flavors of ice cream beyond chocolate and vanilla have their flavors added. I think children would enjoy the flavors, as they are super sweet, but for an adult wanting to avoid that artificial taste, you might leave wanting more.
Being that Lickety Split always has such a long line when I’ve driven by, I figured I’d give them another shot. The second time I tried a dish of plain vanilla and a dish of plain chocolate. Although they both offered a good creaminess, the vanilla was somewhat lacking in that true vanilla flavor. After several spoonfuls, it started to taste… well…tasteless. The chocolate was better than the vanilla, but because I am not a chocolate ice cream person, it’s it something I’d choose to order again.
Maybe third time’s the charm? I’ve yet to try their yogurt, and might consider that option, but likely would stick to the safer bet of chocolate and vanilla.
There are plenty of Lickety Split loyalists out there, and you may be one of them, but Lickety Split just isn’t my cup of tea… or, er, not my cone of ice cream.

Good shakes and hot fudge sundaes. Kids got flavored soft serve. Suggestion for improvement: should use chopped salted peanuts instead of walnuts.

A large icecream is LARGE. Make sure you want a huge cone. Omfg huge. Delish!!! Great summer location.

Such a good place for summer nights. the worst part is that there are just so many things to choose from. The line moves fast! Can’t get much better!

The best soft serve ever!!! It tastes homemade, and amazing. I’m glad spring is here! I love the brownie sundaes, I don’t remember if it is on the menu but I ask for it and they make me one. It’s my guilty pleasure.

Very good soft serve. I have no idea how big the Medium or Large size is, but it’s gotta be absurd. The small size was monstrous as it is. Staff was nice enough and the menu is entirely ice cream — though there is a little hamburger and hot dog stand in the parking lot.
The amusement park in the back is kinda lame, but there’s a good amount of effort there. Long live Soft Serve.

Love this place. Sweet and simple with good options. The soft serve is great.

Best place to get ice cream in East Greenbush. Their ice cream has more quality and quantity (as well as a lower price) than Friendly’s which is right down the road. They have all sorts of soft serve ice cream, including cones, cups, shakes, novelty ice cream, slushes, and even those syrup-​flavored ice creams. Definitely worth the trip.

The small is massive and it’s only two dollars!
This is some of the best (read:creamiest) soft-​serve around. Be warned that there are often long lines.