Big Dip

I’ve licked cones near and far for a number of years and by far the best soft ice cream flavors and fresh cones around. Arctic Island was my favorite years ago, but Big Dip is even better. Prices are reasonable and now they have a canopy to keep us shaded and dry. On a hot day be ready for a line. They move fairly quick tho. See you there!

Love the big dip! Soft serve peanut butter is a fan favorite and you most try the pumpkin in the fall! Not to mention they are very dog friendly, bring your pup for a little doggy sundae. Complete with a milk one on top. Love this local ice cream shop :)

The best soft serve in Syracuse! Friendly staff and reasonable prices! Love this place:)

I feel like I grew up at Big Dip!
The family owned and operated stand has always been a refreshing place to visit during the season!
Friendly faces and lots of different yummy treats!

Vanilla with sprinkles always. This places is good and fast and open later than others. Definitely a local favorite!

Good service but the ice cream just isn’t good. It isn’t milky enough, it’s more icy. Really don’t like the taste. The only item I like is the pumpkin ice cream in the fall. Don’t recommend this place.

Pumpkin vanilla twist is THE best flavor ever! But I think I’m biased because I love pumpkin flavored desserts. The Big Dip is a wonderful place to take children for a sweet treat. They have a few picnic tables in the back of the store where you can enjoy your soft serve. YUM!

Four words for you:
PEANUT. BUTTER. SOFT. SERVE.
All other Syracuse-​area ice cream establishments have paled in comparison since this discovery. I can’t even bring myself to try anything else on the menu because it is SO FREAKING GOOD.
Big Dip, I love you.
EDITED TO ADD: Holy crap. Early fall. Pumpkin soft serve. Peanut butter, you’ve got competition.

Though I’ve been to Syracuse a handful of times, I’ve only recently been blessed with an opportunity to visit this seasonal ice cream shack. (Note to Self: Plan future ‘Cuse vacations for summertime so that trips to Big Dip are possible!)
Yummy inexpensive ice cream and frozen yogurt. There are a variety of cone styles available, and the menu consists primarily of soft serve ice cream flavors, scoop ice cream flavors, and various frozen concoctions like flurries and slurpies. I think it’s strange that some flavors of ice cream are a few cents extra than others, but whatever; the prices are still cheap.
I went for a dip – you know, when ice cream in a cone is turned upside down, dipped in melted chocolaty goodness, and then pulled back out. I haven’t had a dipped cone in well over 10 years, so suffice it to say I was childishly excited for a dipped cone at Big Dip. After considerable contemplation I decided on low-​fat orange soft serve ice cream with a cherry dip.
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My advice? Ask for a double-​dipped cone. *wink, wink*
Nice space out back with picnic tables, shade, and – very important when it’s 90°F – a paper napkin dispenser!
Big Dip was a staple in my boyfriend’s life while he was growing up in the area, and he was ecstatic to make a trip back after about 15 Dip-​less years. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard him tell the story of how, one night about 10 years ago, vandals snuck onto Big Dip’s roof to partially paint the massive white/​vanilla cone, thus transforming it into a twist.
Fully deserving of 5 stars!