If you have ever walked down Main Street in Lake Placid, you have probably noticed Emma’s. Lake Placid’s staple Ice Cream/ Sweet treat store. Many members of our Northwood community go there frequently, and it is an essential stop on weekends.
Emma’s Lake Placid Creamery. Photo: Google Reviews.
In my opinion, the Maple soft serve is easily one of the best things on the menu. It’s super smooth and creamy, and the maple flavor isn’t too strong or fake-tasting. It actually tastes like real maple syrup, which makes sense since maple is such a big part of the Adirondacks. It’s sweet but not overwhelming, and it doesn’t make you feel sick after a few bites.
A few of the ways locals and visitors enjoy it:
- Simple cone: Just the soft serve on its own, letting the maple flavor shine.
- Maple waffle sandwich: Maple creme soft serve between warm Belgian waffles — an indulgent favorite.
- Maple walnut sundae: Topped with local maple syrup and walnuts for extra flavor and texture.
A classic cone at Emma’s. Photo: Casey Morrissey ’27.
Henry Kress ’26 put it simply: “The Crazy cookies and cream shake, topped with a bunch of Oreos. It’s so gas.”
“Cookie dough ice cream is my favorite,” Océanne Thiffault ’26 said.
More Than Just Soft Serve
Though the maple soft serve is the highlight, Emma’s menu has tons more:
- 16 flavors of hard ice cream
- Classic sundaes
- Cookie sandwiches and wafflewiches
- Bubble tea and milkshakes
- Retro candy and gifts in the parlor vibe store
Quick Info
- Address: 2507 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY
- Hours: Seasonal schedule — typically open afternoons to evenings, Thurs–Sun (check before you go).