There is nothing like enjoying a delicious frozen treat on a hot summer’s day. Then again, if we’re really honest about it, ice cream is perfect for spring, fall and winter days as well. There’s no need to let the weather stop you from enjoying a 3-scoop treat with the works. Long Island is filled with both independent and chain ice cream parlors. Stop into any of the following ice cream shops for a d with friends or family after a long day at the beach for a quick cool down or while enjoying a walk around town.

1.    Krisch’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor
11 Central Avenue, Massapequa – (516) 797-3149

2.    Cold Stone Creamery
255 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon – (631) 539-7570
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3.    Friendly’s Ice Cream Shop
292 Little East Neck Road, West Babylon – (631) 587-7402
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4.    Ice Cream Cottage
1590 Montauk Highway, Mastic – (631) 395-3580

5.    Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe
1148 West Main Street, Riverhead – (631) 727-4394

6.    Ralph’s Ices
189 Portion Road, Ronkonkoma – (631) 580-5808
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7.    Baskin Robbins
314 Larkfield Road, East Northport – (631) 368-1555
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8.    Carvel
350 Montauk Highway, Lindenhurst – (631) 225-9766
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9.    Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Shop
313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove – (631) 979-8800
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10.    Rita’s Ice
107 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington – (631) 549-1117
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