Seasonal ice cream stands are open for the season

The opening of ice cream shops for the season is a signal that summer has arrived. Take the time to indulge yourself and treat your taste buds to the sheer delight of an ice cream cone. Will you choose a classic favorite or venture into uncharted territory with a bold and unconventional flavor?

Below is a partial list of local ice cream shops who are ready to make your day a little sweeter:

Bonomo’s Dari Crème

Address: 7589 State Route 5, Kirkland

Website: bonomosdc.com

Spring hours: Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Burrstone Ice Cream Parlor

Address: 1731 Burrstone Road, New Hartford

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Cone Masters

Address: 5086 Bear Path Road, Munnsville

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Coneheads Caribbean Ice Cream

Address: 3728 NY-31, Canastota

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Coneheads Ice Cream Oneida

Address: 646 Lenox Ave, Oneida

Hours: 3:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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Dave’s Diner

Address: 2251 Route 5, Utica

Opening date: On or about April 1

Hours: Noon to 10 p.m. daily. Hours will fluctuate due to weather and time of season.

Special: From April to September, there will be a Tuesday night car cruise in.

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Dom’s Delights

Address: 1 Colonial Plaza, Ilion

Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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Ice Cream Factory

Address: 3412 Oneida St., Chadwicks

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Inside Scoop

Address: 9005 Route 365, Stittville

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Kayuta Drive-in

Address: 10101 Dustin Road, Remsen

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Kookie’s Q & Creamery

Address: 51 N. Genesee St., Utica

Website: kookiesq.com

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

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Mercer’s Dairy

Address: 13584 Route 12, Boonville

Website: mercersdairy.com

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Mrs. Shake

Address: 105 W. Main St., Mohawk

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Nicky Doodles (New Hartford)

Address: 54 New Hartford Shopping Center, New Hartford

Website: www.nickydoodles.com

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Nicky Doodles (Rome)

Address: 1159 Erie Blvd W., Rome

Website: www.nickydoodles.com

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday

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Nicky Doodles (Verona)

Address: 4971 Route 365, Verona

Website: www.nickydoodles.com

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday

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Papa Charlies Barbeque & Ice Cream

Address: 2418 Route 5, Utica

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Roc Star Ice Cream & Eatery

Address: 268 Sanger Ave., Waterville

Website: rocstarfoods.com

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Sam’z Eats & Sweets

Address: 8200 Turin Road, Rome

Website: samzeats.com

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

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Tasty Treat

Address: 436 Coventry Ave., Utica

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday

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Taylor’s Ice Cream

Address: 6659 Rome-Westmoreland Road, NY-233, Rome

Website: taylorsicecreamny.com

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The Li’l Red Caboose

Address: 12275 Route 28, Poland

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Voss Bar-B-Q

Address: 815 Oriskany Blvd., Yorkville

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Ward’s Drive-In

Address: 10845 Route 365, Remsen

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What’s the Scoop Ice Cream Café

Address: 604 Main St., Sylvan Beach, NY 13157

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Woody’s Ice Cream Place

Address: 246 Mohawk St., Herkimer, NY 13350