Antney’s

Some of the best hand scooped ice cream i’ve ever had. Interesting flavors! We always get the 3-​scoops in a cup so we can try a few of their unique offerings! Personal favorites have been gingerbread /​honey /​cinnamon flavored.

I visited Antney’s with a friend last Sun. Having heard of its fame as the best ice cream parlor in PGH, we decided to make a pilgrimage to try it out. Despite my inherent skepticism of such claims, I must admit that Antney’s lived up to the hype.
Before committing, my friend and I each sampled a couple of their unique flavors. I tried the pumpkin spice latte and the key lime pie, and my friend tried the cinnamon apple honey and the chocolate mint marshmallow. Each of us decided on a double scoop of the latter flavor we tried, with mine in a waffle cone ($ 4.59) and hers in a bowl ($ 3.30). I’d never had key lime pie flavored ice cream before, but this flavor was just phenomenal, with lots of key lime taste and graham cracker crumbs mixed in. My friend’s chocolate mint marshmallow was also delicious and unique, with bits of Andes mints and swirls of marshmallow ensconced in chocolate ice cream. The mouthfeel was also excellent – extremely creamy with the right soft-​firm balance.
Needless to say, we were quite impressed with Antney’s. I endorse the claim of best ice cream in PGH, beating out Dave and Andy’s respectably good homemade ice cream. As an added bonus, service from an older gentleman (the owner, I suspect) was very friendly, and the prices were quite reasonable. If you’re an ice cream aficionado, be sure to check out Antney’s before it closes for the winter!

Hooray for local ice cream! Came to check out this place and get some dessert just before closing. Ended up getting a simple two scoops in a cup, one of baklava and one of cinnamon honey. The baklava was very interesting. On script, a combination of phyllo, honey, pistachio, and almonds. How it ended up being in reality? Actually quite sweet although I’m glad it wasn’t enough to drown my tongue in sugar. The cinnamon honey is also quite good. Consider me a fan of this ice cream scoop shop as this shop not only serve ice cream that it makes by their own hands, but also has a ever-​changing menu of 13 different flavors in addition to the standard vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry (exciting much?). Ice cream that the scoop shop serves is quite consistent … and also consistently yummy as well. I’m really glad I stumbled upon this place. Will be making a return visit down the road.

This place has awesome ice cream that is flavorful and silly smooth in texture! Flavors change regularly. The staff seems very nice and let test numerous flavors before making my selection. I had the Italian sweet cheese and chocolate peanut butter which was a great combo. Looking forward to coming back to try other flavors!

Friendly staff, reasonable prices and arguably the best ice cream in the Burgh!

Delicious ice cream & so many fresh flavors to choose from.
VERY friendly staff & owners! Highly recommend checking out this place!

Great place, homemade ice cream with unique flavors. Can sample as much as you want before buying to make sure you like. Mallow cup & fruity pebble ice cream were good. Many other flavors that change daily.
No longer live on this side of the city but I’m sure we’ll make the drive to support this business.
Pup cups if you have a pet & great staff.

Delicious! Open late. A lot of options.
Hand scooped ice cream as well as soft serve. I had chocolate soft serve in a waffle cone, classic!
my tip: ask for a sample of any hand dipped ice cream if you are having trouble deciding!

Saw this place mentioned in the Post-​Gazette newspaper today and had to check it out since I live so close. All of these years I just assumed that it was another local ice cream shop. I was very wrong! Great selection of ice cream and good service.

After seeing Antney’s pop up on several «Best Ice Cream in Pittsburgh» lists, I figured it was high time to see what all of the fuss was about.
This place isn’t exactly around the corner from me, but whooaaaa boy… it is worth the drive. Trust me.
They hand make all of their ice cream, and the proof is in the pudding (err…ice cream). This ice cream is what all ice creams should aspire to be – silky, rich, creamy, and bursting with real flavor. They have a rotating list of flavors that apparently changes often.
When we visited, my hubby and I each got 2 generous scoops and between us tried the hazelnut Nutella, honey cinnamon, fresh mint (and they weren’t kidding with this one… the mint flavor was soooo incredibly fresh!), and cinnamon cookie. We adored all of the flavors and wished our appetites were bigger so that we could’ve tried more! Guess we have a reason to come back (and come back we shall!) :)
There is limited seating available to the right of the building… but since this place is so popular, it was full when we were there. But no matter — this ice cream is delicious when eaten standing, sitting, laying, whatever. So just go… go now!

Wasn’t expecting too much when I pulled into the parking lot, but was quite surprised by the many different flavors and the exceptionally nice workers. You can try any of the flavors from Dark Chocolate Expresso to Mexican Hot Coco, which is what I got! All the flavors I tried are delicious! Can’t wait to come back and try more!

Guys. Guys. No seriously. Guys. This is the best ice cream on earth. My first review, and it’s for ice cream.
It starts with samples. My wife and I were greeted by friendly man and we selected carefully. I tried the Buckeye. And sold. She tried the maple bacon. I don’t remember anything she did after that until I finished my cone.
Homemade Buckeye ice cream; silken peanut butter ice cream imbued with shards of chocolate shell and encrusted in chocolate sprinkles. Hidden in the heterogenous medley of the gods was tiny lodes of peanut butter. Real peanut butter. I would be surprised if it was not the kind where the oil separates if left out on the counter overnight, but I would not care. It was delicious.
Chocolate and peanut butter… played out, says the jaded skeptic. A worthy classic, says the aficionado.
The flavor intensity was masterful. Powerful, with nothing left to the imagination, but not overwhelming or sickeningly sweet.
The part and parcel, though, was its texture. It felt like life had turned over its pillow to the cold side. It was served at a perfect temperature: cold, but not deep frozen. Where many other places serve ice cream as a form of preservative-​laced sado-​masochism, Antney is the patron saint of dairy.
I would bet money that this ice cream was prepared the same day I bought it, probably because I could actually taste it! I’ve never experienced such fresh tasting ice cream. The serving temperature is so crucial. As with a fine ale, its flavor is only truly realized as it’s warmed by your mouth.
The flavor board is hastily hand written because they don’t have time for pretty. I’ve heard it changes daily, which makes the decision that much more challenging.
Currently, I am trying to figure out the next socially acceptable time to return.

Best homemade Ice cream in this area. They have many different flavors. Highly recommended.

Their flavors are so unique. I have one scoop of the baklava and italian lemon cream cake because I could between the two. They both had very different flavors as the baklava was rich in flavor with the tiny pieces of pistachios and phyllo crust… but it was a tad too sweet for me, although I finished it and left much of the italian lemon creak cake behind. The Italian lemon cream cake was on the other spectrum with the citrusy cakey flavor that made this a bit lighter and not as sweet but just as creamy. I guess my mood that day wanted something a bit more comforting and the baklava ice cream just did that.
Two scoops was plenty and like I said I had to choose between the flavors as it was too much to eat. I’d definitely come here again to check out their changing flavors. I also got to sample the coconut almond fudge and it was delish, although a bit too coconutty for my mood at the time.
My husband had the cooker monster cookie dough… which was essentially blue ice cream with chunks of cookie dough. He also got a scoop of classic vanilla.

If the sugar free/​fat free strawberry cheesecake offering is as rich and decadent as their full fat offerings then you better get to Antney’s ice cream and get yourself some.
I was greeted by a very nice associate with a smiling face and eager to help me choose a flavor. Two offerings this day were made without sugar and fat, the above mentioned strawberry cheesecake and coffee. I was given samples of both, the coffee was very heavy in black coffee flavor, rich and strong with little flecks of real coffee beans. The strawberry cheesecake was very rich, with a very real cheesecake flavor and tons of strawberry swirled throughout. Not overly sweet, satisfying though. And no imitation sweetener aftertaste.
Because of the high fat content I don’t eat regular ice cream, but as I stated previously, if the sugar free and fat free items I tasted are as good as the regular ice cream, it has to be amazing. Come get some!

Homemade ice creams and unique flavors. Sundaes, soft serve, sorbet, yogurt, frozen fruit drinks — a little bit of everything.
Very quick, courteous staff. Samples always offered.
Not great parking options, but there is a small eating area around side.
My son goes to school nearby and stops here nearly every day. Never disappointed.
The kids love the coolers: peach mango is a huge hit.

This is that place where you can just say «grab me something chocolate-​y» and not dread the result.
Black cherry birthday cake? What.
Unique, well developed flavored come out of this completely unassuming walk up window.
Great for the family, your girlfriend or damn-you-don’t-judge-me-for-eating-ice-cream-alone.

I love sweets. If I could live off sweets and not gain 300lbs, I would. Chocolate, ice cream, cake, ect, give it to me!!! SO obviously when I drove by this place in my heart I knew it would be amazing. I didn’t catch the name so I thankfully was able to look it up on Google maps and the next day I made my way there!
I was not disappointed at all! I got the toasted coconut (it had a better name but I cannot think of it right now) and plain olé chocolate. Omg was this good! I usually always go for the chocolate and that’s it, as I am 100% chocolate lover, but I couldn’t pass up the coocnut! It was simply amazing! This place is sadly pretty far from my house, but I will for sure be making the trip down there in the future to fulfill my ice cream needs.
Now I know to always trust my gut for when a place looks good on the outside, most likely it will be amazing!

I want to go to there every day. Like every day.
This place blows every other ice cream place out of the water! I’m sorry. I know that’s a bold statement. Especially after only sampling a handful of their flavors, but dear lord, are they all amazing!
With a list of flavors that ALL sound enticing, it was hard to choose just one. I went with the Carrot Cake, which was incredible. I mean, this is legit handmade. Down to the raisins and cinnamon flavors mixed in with creamy ice cream.
I’m going to conquer all the flavors, and then can’t wait until they change over again. The absolute only gripe I have is that I wish there was some kind of seating. It’s just a stand, and is connected to another business on the other side. So I’m not sure if they’re even allowed. But if possible, some benches would be nice!
But seriously, you could have a shack serving this stuff and I’d be there!

The BEST ice cream in Pittsburgh. The revolving flavor menu always keeps you trying something new (and begging for old favorites to come back). They offer a cotton candy dip for soft serve, which somehow is the most incredible soft serve of all soft serves. «Antney» himself is just a delight and you can certainly tell he’s in his element and living his dream. I LOVE this awesome ice cream stand in the West End!
And there IS a seating area just to the right of the stand. Easy to miss if you park off to the left. :)