Jersey Junction

A west Michigan staple! Gotta love the jersey scoop in a waffle come.

An charming icecream shop, that was originally owned by the family whose son wrote The Polar Express. If you visit anywhere in Grand Rapids, visit Jersey Junction

Amazing ice cream! Great for kids and have dairy free options

This place was pretty spectacular. We went on a memory journey through Grand Rapids and hit Jersey Junction to have some ice cream. It was great to see all the psychic candies and the service with fantastic.

Jersey Junction is a fun tradition for our family! Great place. Chris VanAllsburg started this lovely nostalgic ice cream and candy shop. Kids of all ages enjoy the model train that travels above eye level around the small shop. Sit in the vintage school desks while you wait, or take in the historical photos and newspaper clippings adorning the walls. So much history about Ramona Park, the Park that used to be on Reeds Lake where John Collin’s Park is now. (This is a vote to bring back Ramona Park!) There is also a deck with seating and a bench just below under a tree. The bike rack is often full of kid and adult bikes!

Have you read or seen The Polar Express? Chris VanAllsburg’s son, also named Chris, created the story and the book and movie both have references to Grand Rapids. This train is sorta like the first Polar Express!

There is a seating area & tiny restroom up one step, next to the staff waffle-making goodness.m. Unfortunately, the restrooms paper towels are not accessible for those with some disabilities (or shorter patrons). Because of the historically small size of the shop, the restroom itself is also small, unable to accommodate wheelchairs or walkers well. **The Starbucks a few shops down has a wheelchair accessible one in the back parking lot, or the D&W across the street.**

All in all, it’s a darling ice cream shop with old charm and the young staff were professional and courteous. They even offered our group a “pup cup” for the dog on the very hot day.
Umbrellas weren’t out and would be helpful in 100* heat, however!
Thanks for all these years of fun, Jersey!

We get excited for April 1st when you open for the season!

One of my absolute fav ice cream shoppes!

They have a TON of options! I like how they offer cute, fun drink/treat options as well! I want to come back to try this sprite float they were promoting soon!

I got a double scoop in a waffle cone… and OMG YALL!!! 😂😭🫣 TELL ME WHY this was dang near a PINT of ice cream!! 😅 Not complaining! Lol Was pleasantly was surprised!

I got the chocolate (ofc), and a heaping scoop of Carolina peach. OMG the peach was UNREAL. Perfect amount of peach, with little frozen peach chunks that were perfection!

I highly suggest…. But if you do want any advice, ask for a cup or two when you order a dbl scoop in a waffle cone! You’ll thank me later! 🍦

Best ice cream shop I have been to in a long time. Service and food was on point.

Amazing and super tasty ice cream.
Giant scoops given.

This place has really good ice cream. I never heard of it before and one of my friends invited me. Will come back.

Amazing ice cream, service, atmosphere, and all around wonderful.

- Dish: Waffle Cone with Michigan Pot Hole Ice Cream.  Simply delicious.  Similar to moose tracks, but with a Michigan twist.  Love it!  The waffle cone was on the softer side, a great texture, and a bit on the sweeter side (but not too much at all).  The price is a tad higher, but for the amount you get is WELL worth it!

- Service: We asked questions and were answered politely, positively, and informatively.  The staff there seem to have a great handle on things!  We were helped rather quickly and there was virtually no wait.

- Atmosphere: Very historic and old fashion.  The memorabilia is fascinating and you could spend hours just looking at it all.  They had a toy train running a circuit around the ceiling that was so fun to watch with the kids!

The bathroom needed an update, though.

- Conclusion: This is an awesome place to take anyone special, but especially kids, for a birthday or other celebration.

Stopped by on a Saturday in late September around 5pm.

Parking: Slightly awkward parking having to swing in tight. That said, there was enough to stop close by.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Homemade Waffle Cones, Michigan Pot Hole

Excellent ice cream, good service

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dietary restrictions: Several lactose free options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Michigan Pot Hole

This place is VERY DILIGENT! Would recommend to all.

Buyer beware: this was a double scoop waffle cone ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always loved this place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Banana Split