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Est. Rochester, NY

We Don't Make Ice Cream.
We Make It Right.

Small-batch, hand-stirred, and rooted in the Zambuto legacy — Rochester's most trusted ice cream artisans since 1919. Every scoop carries a century of uncompromising craft.

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100+ Unique Flavors
105 Years of Craft
100% Locally Sourced
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EST. 1919
Our Story

A Century of Dedication to the Perfect Scoop

In 1919, Frank Zambuto perfected a recipe that would change Rochester forever. What began as a single family recipe has become one of the most respected names in American ice cream — still made the same way, with the same devotion to quality, over a hundred years later.

Zippy's Ice Cream carries forward that legacy. Every batch is prepared in small quantities, using whole milk, fresh cream, and the finest natural ingredients. No shortcuts. No preservatives. Just honest, old-fashioned ice cream made the way it should be.

Small-batch production
Over 100 years of heritage
Locally sourced ingredients
No artificial preservatives
Our Selection

Flavors Worth Savoring

From timeless classics to seasonal creations, every flavor is crafted with intention and executed with precision.

Classic vanilla bean ice cream
Classic

Madagascar Vanilla Bean

Real vanilla beans hand-stirred into rich cream. The gold standard of vanilla ice cream.

Dark chocolate ice cream
Signature

Belgian Dark Chocolate

Intensely rich, made with premium Belgian chocolate. Deep, complex, and utterly indulgent.

Fresh strawberry ice cream
Seasonal

Fresh Strawberry

Local strawberries at peak ripeness, folded into a delicate cream base. Pure summer in every bite.

Mint chocolate chip ice cream
Crowd Favorite

Fresh Mint Chocolate

Garden-fresh mint infused into cream, studded with hand-chopped dark chocolate chips.

Salted caramel ice cream
Signature

Salted Caramel Swirl

House-made caramel ribboned through vanilla base with a whisper of fleur de sel.

Pistachio ice cream
Premium

Sicilian Pistachio

Real Sicilian pistachios, stone-ground and blended into a luxuriously nutty cream.

And many more seasonal and rotating flavors available daily.

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The Craft

Small Batches. Real Ingredients. No Compromise.

What sets Zippy's apart isn't just our history — it's our process. Every batch is made by hand in small quantities, ensuring each flavor reaches its full potential before it ever reaches your scoop.

We source our dairy from local New York farms and our fruits from regional orchards. Our chocolate comes from single-origin bean-to-bar producers. We believe that exceptional ice cream begins long before the mixing vat — it begins with the ingredients.

Hand- stirred batches
NY local dairy
Zero artificial additives
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Come Taste the Difference

Address

770 Fetzner Rd
Greece Town, Rochester, NY 14626-1848

Hours

Mon – Sat: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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770 Fetzner Rd, Rochester
Get in Touch

We'd Love to Hear From You

Whether you're planning a catering event, have a question about our flavors, or simply want to say hello — reach out anytime.

frank.zambuto@yahoo.com (158) 573-2757

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