Summer Eats in Granville, NY
When the temperature climbs, it’s ice cream weather in Granville, New York. Outdoor picnic tables, car-hop style dining, there are endless ways to enjoy a cone and a meal in this town. Here's your guide to where to go.
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Scarlotta's Car-Hop
No summer guide to Granville is complete without Scarlotta's Car-Hop, the town's classic drive-up spot for dinner and soft serve. Pull in, roll down the window, and order up a twist cone or sundae the old-fashioned way. It's the kind of place where the soft serve tastes better simply because you're eating it outside, car-hop style, on a warm evening.
Jen's Pit Stop
A true seasonal favorite, Jen's Pit Stop is only open in the summer months, and is well worth the winter wait. Grab a cone after a hike or a day at the ballfield and enjoy it at one of the outdoor tables. It's casual, it's quick, and it's exactly the kind of low-key spot that makes small-town summers great.
Worth the Drive: Battenkill Valley Creamery
For the true ice cream pilgrimage, head about 20 minutes over to Battenkill Valley Creamery in nearby Salem, NY. This family-owned, 5th-generation dairy farm bottles its own milk and churns its own rich, creamy ice cream onsite. It's a farm-to-cone experience that's hard to beat, and a great add-on to a Slate Valley day trip.
Not Just Ice Cream: More Summer-Friendly Spots
Soft serve might be the star, but a full day of summer eating in Granville deserves a few more stops:
Slate Town Brewing Company — Pub food, pizzas, and local brews with outdoor seating on Main Street, perfect for an evening meal before or after dessert.
On The Rocks Pub — Classic pub fare served in a casual setting, with outdoor seating right on Main Street.
Pine Grove Diner — A country breakfast or lunch spot to fuel up before a day on the trails or water.
Chapman's General Store — A deli and hot counter that's great for grabbing sandwiches to pack for a riverside picnic.
Indulge Pizza and Miley E's Pizza — Two solid Main Street options for a quick slice or sandwich on a busy summer day.
Just Over the Line
If you're road-tripping through the wider Slate Valley, a couple of nearby spots are worth the short drive:
The Cluckin' Cafe at Cones Point General Store in Poultney, VT, right on Lake St. Catherine — sandwiches, burgers, and ice cream with a lake view.
Rathbun's Maple Sugar House in Whitehall, for a sweet, syrup-forward breakfast stop with souvenirs to take home.
The Poultney Pub in Poultney serves a farm-fresh seasonal menu with a great beer selection.
Toad’s in Poultney is a great spot for fast-casual burgers, fries, and more.
Mach’s Market in Pawlet is a locals’ favorite for sandwiches, pre-made dinners, and local goods.