32 Best Ice Cream Shops near Bloomingdale

“This ice cream shop is a GEM! The variety of flavors is so impressive and each is delicious. We have LOVED Lavender Sky, Pistachio Rose, dairy free Pistachio, Rainbow Cookie, Cheesecake and a Rocky Road. Yummie :)Such a cute little spot for a quick drop in. I don’t see myself returning to a big chain ice cream shop again, this little spot tops them all by far. Enjoy!!“

“Absolutely a gem of a place! My daughter got a Cookie Monster milkshake and I got the most delicious mousse cake. Honestly there were so many choices we had to play Ennie Meenie Miney Mo to choose which one to get. Not pictured: the chocolate cupcake she devoured in 2 seconds. Run, don't walk, to Soulmate Cafe.“

“Took a second to find this place, but glad we did. Met the owner who personally makes the ice cream from locally sourced ingredients and with no artifical flavoring. Great tasting and not overly sweet or heavy. Perfect balance of freshness and flavor. This place really is one of best icream spots around.“

“Very cute spot and very lively! The service was VERY fast and well organized. It truly is chocolate heaven inside. The menu is extensive and they have many create your own options. I'd recommend eating there so that your crepe is hot. We took ours home, but next time we'll be staying! Their crepes are delicious and well stuffed. I just wish the crepe was cooked a BIT longer as it was a little bit too chewy and moist.“

“I love ice cream and believe me have gone to many places but Curly’s is one of the best. They have cannoli which is one of my favorites, and even use chocolate dip on part of my cone which makes for a blissful sloppy mess. lol They are really generous which is rare these days.“

“My daughter randomly wanted ice cream after gymnastics today so I searched for the nearest spot and Diane’s came up. WOW. The ice cream itself was SO well done. I give the cold brew coffee chip an A+.We’ll definitely put this place on our list of ice cream spots.“

“I feel compelled to comment on the one-star reviews regarding the accusations of racism, as I find it deeply unsettling. The criticism leveled against the staff, suggesting a lack of attention, strikes me as a misunderstanding, particularly in light of my personal experiences. My autistic son, who is an employee of Seven Scoops, often struggles with eye contact and can unintentionally say things that might be misinterpreted.The staff at Seven Scoops has been nothing short of remarkable in their interactions with my son. They have significantly boosted his self-esteem, patiently engaged with his frequent text messages, and consistently welcomed his presence and contributions. This level of support and acceptance is a testament to their character and dedication.I urge the authors of the negative reviews to reconsider their words and instead become aware of your surroundings before placing judgement on our children with special needs.“

“Thank you to Sammy who handled customers with grace this evening (a Saturday evening in early April) where customers were lined up out the door! She was working alone and yet never stressed, lost her cool and worked tirelessly until everyone had their ice cream in hand. At a day and age where I wouldn't want my own daughter working alone, she was working tirelessly to ensure her customers were happy and didn't rush through despite the line behind her and anxiously awaiting customers. I was very impressed with her!!!“

“The best gelato in NJ hands down. I'm from Europe and always have a hard time finding authentic gelato, well this is it! I drive from NY to Gio's for the affogato with nocciola gelato, and my girls love the strawberry one. Delicious, local, and the owner/staff are wonderful people.“

“I recently went to Lake Hiawatha Dairy and had the most AMAZING experience!!! They have so many great tasting, homemade, fresh ice cream flavors to pick from with some being very unique! Blueberry Pie For The Win! They also have plenty of to-go cup sizes to pick from! The toppings selection is plentiful and delicious! The owner, Karen, and staff, Amy and Bianca, are so nice, helpful, and wonderful to talk to. Make sure to visit ASAP!!! You won't be disappointed!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!“

“I’ve been going to hometown creamery for atleast 1 or 2 years. My favorite flavor is chocolate caramel and recently I noticed it was out of stock so I emailed the owner and Dina got back to me immediately! I was pleased with the costumer service! I’m so thankful I’ve found such a wonderful creamery!“

“Recently discovered this gem! Even though it was really busy, we got through the line quick and with great service! Their different selections were great! I’ve tried their mango iitalian ice, the cannoli gelato and the ciacolate gelato and all have been great! Definitely recommend this gem!“

“Toasted coconut was delicious, and the serving size was plenty for one scoop. The shop is cute, didn't realize there were vegan options, that's cool. Definitely stuffed my face and tried to eat the ice cream before it melted. Pup got a small vanilla cup and a photo shoot.“

“Same great ice cream as Boonton, same owners, pricing, everything. This one is open later into the year (December vs November). So why does Boonton get the extra star? Most of all: indoors. Shorter wait, faster service, and you wait in a conditioned space to avoid summer heat and winter cold. Also, you get to see each of the flavors before you order. Here, you just go by the list and hope you picked right. So call me spoiled, because I live next to the best ice cream in North Jersey and here is only second best. But the noise of Route 23 and nowhere to really sit and enjoy yourself - it gets to me. 5 star ice cream if you're taking out, but don't even think about eating in. Oh, and don't order Italian ice. My friend got lemon and it had a bunch of red bits in it and didn't taste like lemon. I'm biased on ice thanks to a certain lady in Elizabeth but thought I would pass on his words to you.“

“Amazing guest service. Delicious, hot food cooked to order. Clean store. Great experience overall. Jeffrey runs the store very well. Would definitely be back if ever in the area again. We had the chicken fingers, fries, backyard bacon ranch burger and of course a blizzard! “

“Randy’s Homemade Ice Cream is an amazing experience! Carefully crafted and unique flavors that are out of this world! You can’t leave with just one! So good! His Cookie Monster, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup and Cannoli flavors are just some of my favorites. A must visit! ??“

“Where:269 Hamburg Tpk, Riverdale, NJWhat:Skinless Sabrett HotdogsComments:No idea what he does differently, but these are dirty-water-dogs at their best - great fresh toppings, great guy working the kitchen. This is a perfect quick stop in Riverdale, NJ. He's also got a vintage potato carving machine that he uses to made fresh curly fries, a bit pricey at $4.75 for an order but worth it. I stop here every chance I get.“

“Stopped by today my first time and i must say EVERYTHING was amazing the food, ice cream & the service was top notch we had her home made chicken rice soup ,Italian combo and chicken salad sandwich made by Song she took such good care of us through her busy shift and made us feel so welcomed ! Her cakes are unbelievable she is so gifted ?❤️“

“Rita's fan for many years. Unfortunately the few around us closed down. Glad we found this one which is a few minutes away from our son's school. We almost always get the mango gelati (mango water ice with soft serve custard. They taste the same no matter which one you go to. The custard is very rich and smooth and it may not sound like a good combo but it's great when combined with mango ice. It also became our 4 year old's favorite dessert. He actually doesn't care much about ice cream but he likes Rita's. Staff is always nice. They have benches in front of the parking spot which is pretty smart.“

“This is one of the best ice cream in the area. I went today though and was a little unhappy for the girl helping me out was a little rude also I asked for cones and she put them in a cup and chucked them really hard into the bag (while the other girl was filling my bag) like veryyy unnecessarily hard.Also I understand why they wear gloves but if they touch money/cards with the gloves they have on then touch your cone that you are going to eat then wearing gloves are kind of pointless.. but once again the ice cream is delicious (especially the caramel pretzel)“

“My kids and I had such a great experience there! The owner and staff are super friendly, my kids love their Mother Earth flavor, and salty caramel coffee is my favorite along with cherry vanilla! Spotted all kinds of ice cream cake in the freezer, definitely will come back!“

“My sister and I went to this location for lunch and while the food is good, the chairs are absolutely HORRIBLE if you’re dining in.We had ordered our food on an iPad, took a number and sat at a table. The food took about 10 minutes and a “server” took it to our table. About 15 minutes later she actually came back to check in and ask how everything was which was surprising but really a nice touch.The cheese fries are so good and were crispy. The single burger was a bit salty but honestly very flavorful and the lettuce and tomato were fresh. My sister said her cookies and cream shake was really good too - overall our meal was good but expensive, $40 for 2 cheese fries, 2 single burgers, a coke, and a milkshake.My only complaint was the chairs - absolutely horrendous. Prepare for your back to hurt (just look at the angle of the seat, who designed those?) it’s almost like they were designed so you eat quick and get out.Parking: Plenty of parking around the building and handicap parking off to the side“

“The ice cream is really good, probably the best I have had in the area. I had the vanilla on s sugar cone and my wife had the vanilla/chocolate soft serve swirl. Besides the ice cream being great the staff is really nice. Can't wait for the indoor part to open.“

“Found this Dairy Queen by accident. Friendly service. Not too many customers, considering it feels like a summer day at the end of October! Got a pumpkin Blizzard. Pretty good. I would order it again. I would return and recommend this Dairy Queen.“

“This is one of my favorite DQs in NJ. It has a cool vibe of a local shop where eating out by your car seems natural, even though NO outdoor seating is available.The service by the girls behind the counter is top notch and they check all the boxes with selection of DQ products. There is a bigger DQ on rt 23, but for me this is the best one in the area.“

“Owner was a very interesting person, we talked the whole time, we were the only customers at the time, so it was very calm and relaxing and the conversation made it even better! Food was good too!Parking: Beautiful view of the Ramapo River, right below the back of parking lot too, nice chairs to sit in shade by river, and one can even fish if you wanna throw a line in, very peaceful and calm. Loved it!“

“Sip 'N Swirl makes the most delicious and fresh ice creams. I love their mini cones with vanilla ice cream and multi-colored sprinkles in a delicious mini cookie wafer cone. One of those is a perfect dessert after dinner. They have so many homemade delicious flavors; they are all amazing!! They do not use any artificial ingredients either. I especially love their lemon ice. I find little bits of lemon rind in it so you know the flavor is real. The lemon ice quenches my thirst, especially on a hot summer day. The staff is very warm and accommodating. They are happy to answer questions.“

“Top quality ice cream ... This was my first visit but we will for sure be back often and be a regular customerThe ice cream is very niceThey have also dairy free several which the family likedTheir milk shake is nice tooI had a junior soft ? which was also awesomeStaff is fast in serving and good in taking care of the customersPricing very fairLots of free parkingEnjoy“

“I LOVE dairy queen! I remember the day when I finished a whole large cookie dough blizzard in one sitting.. now they have extra large and eating that thing is on my bucket list for sure!This Dairy Queen makes great ice cream, but sitting inside kind of makes me feel yucky, in some sense. It's not dirty or anything, it just kind of gives grimy family restaurant vibes, but I'm probably just imagining that.The actual food itself it's alright, it's what you would expect from a primarily ice cream place. But the main focus, being the actual ice cream is obviously great. So many different options, from blizzard to sundae, to hard ice cream in a cone. Always amazing!“

“Had my first Gelato of the season this week! I couldn't wait to taste my fave Wild Black Cheery and a vanilla custard gelato. The custard was creamy and tasty as always but my Wild Black Cherry ice wasn't as flavorful as last seasons. Hoping the next batch is yummy again. As always the staff are pleasant and friendly.“

“I recently treated myself to a scoop of Brownie and Oreo ice cream, and it was nothing short of a heavenly experience for my taste buds. This delectable creation, which I sampled at a local ice cream parlor, perfectly blended the rich, chocolatey goodness of brownies with the delightful crunch of Oreo cookies.“

“Willowbrook Mall is usually a little bit out of my way when traveling in New Jersey, so I had never stopped here before. I should have not waited this long to visit, as this was an unexpectedly nice mall. Yes, it has some vacancy's and clearly work was being done during my visit externally, but that didn't affect my experience. Plenty of parking and multiple entrances are available. Interior of the mall is very nice and clean with the mall having two floors throughout a large portion. Store selection is also nice, with many mid-market options, and it doesn't feel stuffy or too high end. Other features that stood out was the large food court with many options. The Macy's is also one of the nicest I've seen. If you can't find what you are looking for at the mall, the area around it is heavily built up and offers options like an AMC Theater, Costco, Dick's, and JCPenney. Overall, Willowbrook fills a nice place among the New Jersey malls, as it's not too large like American Dream, not overly high end like Short Hills, and not in trouble/challenged like Livingston or Rockaway. Willowbrook Mall is absolutely worth a visit.“