Happy Days
About Happy Days
Happy Days, located at 4470 NY-30 in Amsterdam, NY, is a nostalgic dining experience reminiscent of classic diners from the 1950s. Known for its array of delicious ice cream options, primarily from Perry’s and Giffords, this family-friendly spot offers a delightful play area for children. The menu features hearty classics like juicy chicken sandwiches, clam strips, and fried oreos, ensuring there’s something for everyone. While service can be a bit slow, the warm staff and inviting atmosphere keep customers returning. Be prepared for a cash-only policy, making it essential to bring along cash for enjoying delightful meals and treats!
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Good sizes. Ice cream is just mainly Perry’s. But they have some Giffords too which is pretty good. So nothing homemade. They do have food
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This place makes me happy. I love the phots of the Fonz they have hanging up. The staff is very friendly and the ice cream is yummy! I truly feel like I have time traveled back to 1955 when I am there. The only downside is no place to sit in air conditioning.
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Clam Strips, French Fries, Happy Days~ When I first moved to Amsterdam I recall the days of seeing this location totally shut down and thinking "wonder what that place was like in it's hay day", well many years later and the location reopened under the same name and likely serving the same kind of food. For my order I called it in a few hours ahead of time, getting a Chicken Sandwich, Fried Clam Strips, Onion Petals, Pickle Chips and a Vanilla Milkshake. I was going to also order the Fried Twinkie, but apparently their online menu is outdated as that was only around during their opening event. They do have Fried Oreos, but I can't eat chocolate sadly. All in all the total came to around 42.00, which for as much as I ordered, seemed a fair price. Picking up the meal was easy and the girl working the front end was very friendly, and when I got everything back home I was very satisfied with what I found. The proportions were very acceptable, and the me of then had no idea that they were even too much for me to finish. Hindsight is 20/20. Digging in the Chicken Sandwich was first, juicy chicken breast grilled just right, fresh onion and lettuce, a splash of mayo and ketchup, with the toasted yet soft buns made for an excellent start. The french fries that accompanied both the sandwich and clam strips had that very obvious home made texture to them, and I loved it! Looking back on it, probably should have not got the other sides. Speaking of which the pickle chips were indeed crispy, but I felt them a tad too salty. It was easy to mellow out the salt with the included dip, but on their own they were not as enjoyable as I was hoping. The onion petals were better, but in their case they had a somewhat lack of flavor, and needed the sauce included to make up for the fact. The sauce by the way I think was some kind of ranch? It's not on the menu, nor was I asked about them when my order was taken. And finally the last main course, the clam strips. What can I say, they were just as I recall carnival clam strips tasting. Slightly chewy, just that hint of sea food flavor, all bundled up in a crunchy breading. In fact they were so good on their own, I hardly needed the included tartar sauce. Ah, but before I forget, the milkshake. Of course I really wanted to try that Twinkie, so this was already a sort of filler pick, but hey, at least it was very much a homemade milkshake. Not that goop you get from McDonalds or even the recent Dave's Hot Chicken, something more akin to Stewarts, but with a very diner milk + ice cream flavor to it. I was put into a somewhat of a mild carb coma thanks to everything, but I enjoyed what I had all the same. Next time though, I think I'll just get the Chicken Sandwich or try the fried shrimp. Oh, and an important note, this is a Cash ONLY location, so be sure to bring at least $60 if you plan on getting anything close to what I ordered.
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Staff were super friendly, and this is a cool place to go for good ice cream, not the typical ice cream place. It is very welcoming, clean, and good just to relax a bit with the kids. I will definitely keep going back
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Wife and I visited for food and ice cream.The food was fresh and really good as well as the ice cream. Very friendly service, we will definitely be back .
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Great place! My 5 year old dropped her ice cream and they were so sweet and replaced it no charge. Made her day! They have such a nice play area for the kids. Will definitely be back!
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are some popular dishes at Happy Days?
Happy Days is known for its delicious ice cream options, including Perry’s and Giffords flavors. Customers also enjoy their Chicken Sandwich, Fried Clam Strips, and various sides like onion petals and pickle chips.
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Does Happy Days take reservations?
No, Happy Days operates on a walk-in basis, so feel free to stop by anytime during their open hours.
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Can I dine in or is takeout available?
You can enjoy your meal by dining in, taking it to go, or having it delivered. They also have outdoor seating available!
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What is the atmosphere like at Happy Days?
The atmosphere is family-friendly and nostalgic, reminiscent of a classic diner, making it a great spot for kids to play while enjoying their meals.
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Is there parking available at Happy Days?
Yes, there is free parking available, making it convenient for diners visiting the restaurant.
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Food is ok, lots of ice cream options. Fun area for kids to play with bikes and stuff. I think it's cash or cash app/venmo, no cards. They're very nice but service is a little slow.