During peak summer hours, they hire help from abroad. Probably through American WAT program(work and travel program. Offered to eastern European student’s who want to travel and work overseas for school credits). Anyhow, these foreign employees seem to get the best marks. They are eager to learn, and like people. My suggestion, if u want a great scoop of ice cream… come in season, and WAITINLINE, even if its long… and enjoy your time around the town, or by the water
K M.
Place rating: 5 Victor, NY
I am shocked that this place doesn’t have positive reviews across the board. I have been coming here since I was a kid. It’s the perfect place to grab a quick lunch or some ice cream. Sometimes the lines can be long but it’s always worth the wait. I will continue to come here with my own kids now every time we’re in Old Forge. It’s located right by the lake & its a great spot to sit by the water & relax with some food!
Craig H.
Place rating: 2 Washington, DC
I guess I should give them credit for at least being open, unlike our first several choices for lunch. But it was their last day of the season and fixings were running out. Hamburgers were available but on bread. So after waiting ten minutes to order, cash only, and ten minutes for a hot dog, we battled the yellow jackets for possession of the table and hurried through our lunch.
Lauren W.
Place rating: 1 Piscataway Township, NJ
On 7÷25÷15, After two attempts of trying to purchase a ice cream without a hair in it. I was told by the manager«hair happens» Really? No apology and slapping my refund into my hand. I’m sorry but that was gross. 2 times 2different ice creams and this is how it was handled. Very poor management. Would not recommend.
Eric L.
Place rating: 2 Elkridge, MD
The ice cream is fine here, but don’t go for lunch. The ‘haddock tenders were fried Gortons type bricks, definitely not tender. The buffalo chicken tenders were also food service pack quality dipped in a bland sauce. No credit cards are accepted, but there is an ATM next to the cashier. Is it 1985? The location lets them get away with this — come on, please try a bit harder with the food here.
David Y.
Place rating: 4 Winston-Salem, NC
We recently stayed a week in Old Forge for a family reunion, and every night we somehow managed to walk from our cabin to «The Pied» for dessert. We actually went so often that we started calling it «The Pied» for short. Every night we would stand in the line that usually extended to the street, but everyone was in such a good mood that the waiting wasn’t a problem and the service was relatively fast given the number of people there. The portion sizes on the ice cream dishes are big. I gained about 10 pounds in the week I spent in OF. And the window staff are super friendly. They bring them in from Eastern Europe to work for the summer and they are much friendlier than your average American teenager working fast food.
Jody P.
Place rating: 3 Philadelphia, PA
I once had a teenage employee hand me my milkshake, and say that it smelled good. It was a coffee and chocolate milkshake, and it did smell fantastic. This stand is exactly what you’re looking for if you want a greasy burger and fries. They have the most ice cream flavors in town. You can sit and enjoy it by the lake. Lines move fairly quickly, service is fast, and accurate. You might feel bad about eating there after you feel it come out of your pores, but hey, you’re probably on vacation.
Mike T.
Place rating: 4 Bedford, PA
The Pied Piper is a cool little 50’s style Ice Cream/Food stand in the beautiful NY Adirondack Mountains. I can only speak on behalf of the ice cream. which was pretty tasty. They also offer some sandwich fares such as Burgers, Hot Dogs, Pulled Pork etc. Overall I find this place to be a blast from the past, and a cool place to stop with the family for a nice Ice Cream or Sandwich.
