Lake Effect Ice Cream

09/04/2026

We’re closing the Buffalo shop for the rest of the evening due to some street flooding on Hertel in front of the shop. Just wanted to let everybody know and we’ll be open again tomorrow.

Have a great night!

08/19/2026

Blueberry Buckle has arrived!

We took one of our favorite summer desserts and turned it into a scoop of ice cream. Our Blueberry Buckle starts with creamy blueberry ice cream made with sweet, local blueberries, then we add plenty of buttery cinnamon streusel crunch for that perfect homemade buckle flavor.

The flavor of sweet blueberries paired with crunchy and buttery cinnamon streusel makes this one taste just like a fresh blueberry buckle straight from the oven.

A true, sweet taste of summer.

See you soon,

Jason and Erik

08/14/2026

Our INFAMOUS GIN & JUICE SHERBET is BACK at BOTH SHOPS!

You asked for it, you waited for it, and now it’s finally back! Our wildly popular Gin & Juice Sherbet has returned and is ready to make your day a whole lot more delicious.

This one has a serious cult following for a reason. It’s fruity, refreshing, packed with flavor, and one of those Lake Effect flavors that people remember long after the last scoop is gone.

So if Gin & Juice is one of your favorites, this is your chance to come get it. And if you’ve somehow never tried it before… what are you waiting for?!

BACK NOW at both Lake Effect Ice Cream shops.

Foshizzle!

Jason and Erik

08/07/2026

As our college team heads back to school, we’re excited to welcome some new faces to the Lake Effect Ice Cream family!

We’re hiring immediately at both of our locations and are looking for responsible, hard-working people with great availability who are ready to jump in and be part of an awesome team.

If you’ve been thinking about applying, now’s the time! We’re hiring quickly and expect these positions to fill fast, so don’t wait.

We have included the application in the post just fill it out. Take a picture of it, both pages, and email it to
[email protected] to apply.

Thank you!!

Jason and Erik

08/02/2026

Our Lockport shop will be closed for the rest of the evening due to water issues.

See you tomorrow!

07/25/2026

New Flavor Alert!

Lemon Strawberry has arrived at both Lake Effect Ice Cream locations!

Bright, refreshing lemon ice cream swirled with sweet strawberry creates the perfect summer combination. It’s smooth, fruity, and just the right balance of tart and sweet.

Available now in Lockport and Buffalo while it lasts. Stop in and give it a try before it’s gone!

Jason and Erik

07/19/2026

Today is National Ice Cream Day!

Celebrate with us at either Lake Effect Ice Cream location today and enjoy double punches on your Free Cone Card, plus free sprinkles on your ice cream.

We want to thank everyone for continuing to choose Lake Effect Ice Cream for all of your ice cream cravings. Your support means the world to us, and we truly appreciate every visit.

Happy National Ice Cream Day!

Jason and Erik

07/10/2026

A big thank you to the Police Bike Patrol School hosted by the NYS University Police at UB for stopping by our Hertel Avenue location!

We hope you enjoyed a well-earned ice cream break. Thanks for all you do to serve our communities, and ride safe!

Jason and Erik

07/06/2026

Some flavors make a lot of noise.

Vanilla Chai just quietly walks in, smells like cinnamon and cardamom, and steals the show.

This returning favorite starts with rich vanilla ice cream and blends in warm chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger for a flavor that’s cozy, comforting, and just a little unexpected.

Go ahead. Be the person who says, “I wasn’t planning on getting ice cream today,” and then leaves with Vanilla Chai.

Now available at both scoop shops!

See you soon,

Jason and Erik

06/30/2026

We’ve been creating a new Flavor of the Week for a long time, and we’ve had a lot of fun dreaming them up.

As we take a little time to recharge our flavor ideas, we thought we’d let you decide what comes next.

Which Flavor of the Week deserves a comeback? Maybe it’s the one you still dream about, or maybe it came out while you were out of town and you never got to try it. Whatever the reason, now’s your chance to bring it back.

Leave a comment with the flavor you’d love to see return, and we’ll see what we can do to make your ice cream dreams come true.

Need a refresher? Here’s every Flavor of the Week we’ve created so far:

• Peanut Butter & Pretzel Swirl
• Englishman in New York
• Dolce Buttercream with Almond Roca
• Omanhene Chocolate Cheesecake
• Peppermint Oreo Crunch
• Joyous Almond
• Bananarama
• Maple Praline Pecan Crunch
• Old-Fashioned Orange Icebox Cake
• Strawberry Daiquiri Sherbet
• Tiramisu
• Banana Cream Pie
• Steamworks Timor Dark Coffee
• Omanhene Chocolate Butterfinger
• Vegan Kith & Kin Cowboy Cookie Chip
• Hagrid’s Reserve
• Caramel Cornflake Cookie
• Matcha Latte Cookies & Cream
• Buffalo Cheerio
• Hello Dolly
• Heavenly Hash
• Cookie Butter Crunch
• Red Raspberry White Chocolate
• Sponge Candy
• Lavender Milk Tea with Raspberry & Shortbread
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Swirl
• Gin & Juice Sherbet
• Pecan Pie
• Vegan Chocolate with Chocolate Cookies
• Brownie Blackout
• Raspberry Cheesecake
• Cookie Chunks & Charms
• Apple Turnover
• Trick-or-Treat Zoo
• Date at the Zoo
• Dubai Chocolate
• Turtle Brownie Bliss
• Cheektavegas
• Peach Cobbler
• Frozen Hot Chocolate S’more
• Vanilla Chai
• Mexican Chocolate Cookie Dough
• Salty Caramel Oreo
• Key Lime Pie
• Big Ditch Nutella French Toast
• Pumpkin Gingersnap
• Cloud Nine Lavender
• Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge Swirl
• Coffee, Cream & Biscoff
• Gooey Caramel Butter Cake
• Rum & Coke
• Rice Krispy Treat

Damn, that’s one hell of a list…

Let us know!

Jason and Erik

Visit us at either of our locations: 79 Canal Street in Lockport, or 1900 Hertel Avenue in Buffalo.