Purity Ice Cream Co. — Restaurant in City of Ithaca

We went there for dinner with family we were visiting. We keep to a Vegan diet and our daughter Vegetarian, while her husband is omniviore. All of were able to get dinner and ice cream treats afterwards. Our Vegan diet is about personal health so we are more flexible than some others might be about the fact that the Vegan burgers and veggies are cooked on the same grill as meat. For the same reasons we did not check to see if the ice cream cones were Vegan. Anyone who is concerned about such details should check and might end up eating elsewhere depending on what they find out. Alternatively, if one orders ice cream in a cup that should be acceptable for most people who keep to a Vegan diet.

Our food order tonight: White Bean Lentil Burger: Whole Wheat Roll, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Chipotle aiolin, *Fried Onions, Jalapeno, No Extras

Add Side Field Green Salad, honey mustard, No Drink

Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad; Fried chicken breast, hard boiled egg, field greens, roma tomato, cucumber, avocado, carrots, choice of dressing

Balsamic Vinegrette Dressing

White Bean Lentil Burger: Whole Wheat Roll, *Grilled Bell Peppers, *Grilled Mushrooms, *Grilled Onions, No Extras

Add Side Field Green Salad, Basalmic, No Drink

Black Bean Burger: scratch made vegan black bean burger has a touch of BBQ flavor. Whole Wheat Roll, *Grilled Bell Peppers, *Grilled Mushrooms, *Grilled Onions, Jalapeno, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Add Avocado, Add on Sweet Potato Fries, No Drink

Our deserts:

Junior Scoop Vegan, Cup, Vegan Chocolate Chunk gf,

Junior Scoop Vegan, Cup, Vegan Vanilla Bean gf

Junior Scoop, Cup, Black Raspberry

Junior Scoop, Cup, Bittersweet,

1 Scoop Vegan, Sugar cone, Vegan Chocolate Chunk gf

2 Scoop, Vegan, Waffle Cone, Vegan Mint Choc Chunk gf, Vegan Wild Berry

The vegan burgers are an alternative for those who don't want commercial Vegan burgers. We liked the black bean burger better in terms of texture but both were mushy, and didn't have much flavor. We probably would not get either again. The sweet potato fries were good, not great. The side salads were surprisingly generous.

Everyone liked the ice cream. The Vegan ice cream all were very good.

It is possible to get Vegan shakes and vegan sundaes,which we did not...

🍦 Purity Ice Cream – A Sweet Stop in Ithaca, NY

Whether it’s a snowy winter day or the heat of summer, I believe there’s never a bad time for ice cream—and Purity Ice Cream in Ithaca proves it every time! With a legacy dating back to 1936, this Finger Lakes gem is an absolute must-visit.

This time, I treated myself to their Green Tea Matcha and Coffee flavors, and they were out of this world! The Green Tea Matcha was perfectly creamy and earthy, with just the right hint of sweetness. The Coffee flavor? A rich, bold delight that tastes like the most indulgent iced coffee you’ve ever had—except in scoop form!

Purity isn’t just about ice cream, though. Their menu includes everything from juicy burgers and grilled cheese to all-day breakfast (maple fried chicken and French toast sticks, anyone?). Plus, they’ve got vegan and no-sugar-added options, so everyone can find something to love.

The cozy, nostalgic vibes inside make it a perfect stop no matter the season, and their friendly staff are always ready to make your visit memorable. Pro tip: Add a fresh cone or topping to your ice cream for the ultimate treat!

📍 Location: 700 Cascadilla Street, Ithaca, NY ⏰ Open early, so you can grab breakfast or coffee with your dessert fix.

Ice cream is always the answer—whether it’s freezing or sweltering outside. Purity Ice Cream is a year-round destination that never...

I’d never been here before and figured I’d treat myself to an ice cream cone before summer ended, especially since it’s supposed to be this amazing place. I had looked at the menu ahead of time and really wanted to try three different flavors.

I got to the window and explained to the employee that I’d never been there before and wanted to have a wafer cone for my cone and I wanted the three flavors. He said I couldn’t have it on a wafer cone because it would fall off, I expressed how bummed I was I couldn’t have a wafer cone because I don’t care for waffle cones but I went with it anyway and handed him money.

I waited for my order to come up to the window and was appalled at how much ice cream was on the cone! As he handed it to me I showed him what one scoop of ice cream is, he explained that these are their portions. No wonder it was like $8, one dollar was the add on of the waffle cone I didn’t want. Such a waste of money! It was so big it wasn’t even enjoyable to try and eat. I just wanted to taste those three different flavors, not buy a half gallon of ice cream. I’m disappointed to say the least and don’t think I’ll ever go back.

I ended up dumping the ice cream in a protein shaker bottle I had in the back of my car so I could at least take a bite of each flavor. Then threw it all away because the flavors weren’t even that good. Lesson...