50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Elmwood Park

“Gelato Rice balls calzoni“

“I absolutely love coming to this location.
Tricia, Crystal, and Jackie are ALWAYS hospitable and respectful every time I dine in with Friendly’s!
Tricia and Chrystal always greet me with a HUGE SMILE and are always SO SWEET to me- BRAVO!
#♥️friendly’sgarfield“

“Great ice cream and variety of flavors.“

“The gelato was absolutely delicious, but what really made our visit special was the amazing service! The staff was incredibly kind, friendly, and welcoming. They were so patient and helpful, and made the whole experience even better. We’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend! 🍨
Thank you, Andrea!💕“

“In New York City, where the bright lights glow,
There’s a chocolate experience you’ve got to know!
Chocoviar by Venchi brings Italian flair,
With chocolate so good, you’ll stop and stare!

Crunchy cocoa pearls, rich flavors inside,
Pistachio, raspberry, hazelnut with pride.
Dark chocolate, orange, and creamy delight,
Every little bite feels absolutely right!

And the gelato? Smooth, creamy, and grand,
Italian craftsmanship right in your hand.
A sweet NYC stop that’s hard to resist—
Chocoviar is chocolate you’ll want on your list!“

“Before you go! Know that they ask you for your cone/cup size first before you get to pick your flavor. They have a whole sperate person that marks down the size, prints a ticket, then moves you down the line. So be prepared to answer that first before you're moved towards the employees that handle the Gelato flavors.

Overall, can't recommend this Gelato enough. I'm glad they let you try free samples because there are so many amazing flavors.“

“Best frozen yogurt, smoothies, etc you will find anywhere.“

“I don't usually write long Google reviews, but after attending a buddy’s wedding in North Jersey recently, I had to drop one for this place.
Honestly, I’m not even a big cake guy, but the dessert setup at the reception caught my attention right away. They had this huge, multi-tiered custom wedding cake that looked awesome really clean work, not over the top, just super high quality. My wife and I were actually talking about how great it looked before they even cut into it.
When we finally got our slices, I expected the usual wedding cake thing: looks great, tastes like dry cardboard or straight sugar. But man, this thing was actually insane. Super moist, fresh, and tasted legit. I finished mine in about two minutes and ended up grabbing half of my wife’s slice too. It was so good I walked over to the groom during the party just to ask where they got it. He told me they had it custom designed at D’era House.
Finding a cake designer around North Jersey that makes something that actually tastes as good as it looks is pretty rare. I saved their info on my phone right then and there for our next family event.
If you’re looking for a solid wedding cake designer, custom made tiered cakes, or custom event cakes in Clifton or anywhere in the area, D’era House is 100% the real deal. Props to the baker! 💍🍰💪“

“Stayed in NYC Hell’s Kitchen for 6 months for work and tried many different burger joint and this is by far the best i have had during my stay. The juiciest tastiest smash patties, best buns, incredible sauce. Friendly staff and atmosphere! Thank you Cubby’s!“

“Have been wanting to stop for the longest time. Finally did tonight. The food was fantastic! We were lucky enough to sit in the booth reserved for The Soprano Family!! Made the experience that much better. Nice to see the spot were the final episode was filmed but if we lived closer we would come back for the food!! So glad David Chase picked Holsten’s!!“

“Really delicious- little bit of a line but worth it. Tons of different flavors - went with pistachio and chocolate babka. Flavors are hard to choose from but quality of ice cream is so good. Really loved the quality and service was great . Went with two scoops and really enjoyed- overall recommend“

“Such a cute ice cream spot in Dumont! 🍦 We had such a great experience. The ice cream was delicious, the portions were generous, and there were so many great flavors to choose from. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was fun and welcoming. Family friendly and they have outside seating. Definitely a perfect spot to grab a sweet treat with the family. We’ll absolutely be back!“

“My only complaint is that the lone worker today, when I was paying with a credit card (without tap) took my card and tried to use tap. Before she took my card I was going to put it into the card processor. When I pointed out that it doesn’t have tap, she (2x’s) typed my card information into the register screen and it was declined (plenty of credit was available because I got gas with it shortly after). I then used my debit card which she just took from me and again tried to use tap (again not a feature on that card either). She was finally able to put my card information for the debit card and it went through. If she had let me put my card in in the first place there would have been no problem with the original transaction attempt. I feel some of the staff might need better/more training on using the register.“

“very clean, easy flow for checkout“

“Absolutely loved our visit to Lucciano’s at American Dream! The gelato was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of amazing flavors. The staff was friendly, and everything was fresh and inviting. A perfect place to stop for a sweet treat while visiting American Dream. 🍦🍫✨ Highly recommend!“

“Amazing and delicious - you need to go here as soon as possible!!! Best ice cream!!“

“Best ice cream in New Jersey highly recommended .. try the Dubai chocolate its addicting 🥰“

“Thanks for the yelp elite invite. In little part of town is a hidden gem. Must have past it numerous times. What a great experience! It was my first visit at New Territories, a Hong Kong inspired ice cream and dessert shop. When I walked in, I was greeted by nuz one of the workers there. Warm welcome & big smile.She was super informative about the menu and so much fun to talk to. Then I met the owner , Pete. Explained to me to story of the store pretty amazing. They are famous for their bubble waffles. Was hot and fresh with along with vanilla ice cream & sprinkles. I had the double lemon float with lemonade and lemon sherbet as well. Store was very clean. There was about 15 flavors of ice cream to choose from. Definitely will be going back. Was able to snap a photo with Pete as well… “”OFF THE RECORD… he made another waffle no charge. for me before I left… let’s say didn’t make it home. :) oh almost forgot they have amazing fresh cut fruit açaí bowls… sorry pete… the waffles got to me….“

“Great coffees and nice staff“

“Awesome ice cream all flavors never disappointed always so good“

“The best ube ice cream ever.!!! try the ube cake and ube mango sticky rice too so yummy!!! Very friendly staff. I highly recommend this place.“

“My son and I had such a great visit. The owners are so friendly and nice. On top of that, it’s the best ice cream I have ever had! I live 20 minutes away and I will definitely be visiting again soon“

“Such a great gelato spot! 🍨 The gelato was delicious, but what really stood out was how friendly and welcoming the staff were. Especially Mia and Caroline! They were both so kind, helpful, and made the experience even better. You can really tell the staff care about their customers. I’ll definitely be coming back again!“

“They will be closing Thanksgiving weekend“

“Great homemade ice cream.Great assorted flavors.You won't be disappointed.“

“Best Grapefruit ice cream ♥️“

“Great coffees and nice staff“

“Excellent shave ice and ramen!“

“The kunafe is so good with the ice cream on top of the kunafe you should try it especially with Zubeyir 5 star service“

“desayunos deliciosos los batidos son frescos“

“We were visiting from San Antonio Texas and this is the best ice cream I’ve ever tasted!“

“Very good and very satisfying“

“Most non-vegan ice cream shops offer basic flavors like vanilla, chocolate, or fruit sorbet—not Van Leeuwen. Although they did have two sorbet flavors (mango and strawberry), their ice cream flavors were Cookies and Cream, Strawberry Matcha Latte, and Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownie. I had the latter as a milkshake—creamy, chocolatey, and full of little brownie bits that clogged up the straw in the best way possible. Updated from previous review on 2026-08-19“

“I absolutely love rolled ice cream and have tried it at many different places, but this one is by far the best! They’re so generous with the ingredients, and you can really taste each one. The ice cream is also perfectly chewy and creamy. So delicious!“

“What a delightful ice cream parlor! I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of my visit, from the exceptional customer service to the delectable ice cream. It was my first time there, and I’m already planning my next visit. It was a perfect treat to end my Zumba class on a sweet note. 🤭“

“We ordered and paid at the self-service screen, but due to a system issue, our order didn’t show up for the staff. The initial interaction was a bit frustrating, but the manager stepped in, confirmed our order, and resolved everything.

In the end, the gelato was delicious and beautifully presented. Despite the issue, I would definitely recommend giving this place a try!“

“I was in the mood for a Mangonada and not too familiar with the area since we moved to Bayonne a year ago. We were out driving and I googled mangonada and came across M2ICE. They did not DISAPPOINT! Everything was absolutely incredible. The owners were also very welcoming and explained the different options and gave suggestions. We will be back.“

“I had the Baileys Irish Cream flavor. So good. Nice place. Nice owners. Can taste any flavor before you decide what you want.“

“I got the chopped chicken fries and I have to say, it was amazing! The chicken was cooked nice and tender, the fries were perfectly crispy and salty, and the sauce... PERFECTLY tangy and it added a nice touch that enhanced the chicken and fries flavor“

“The food, atmosphere, and staff was fantastic! For starters, the employees were super nice, helpful and patient. I ordered the Banana Split Dazzler Sundae and it was delicious and so worth the price. The atmosphere was wonderful and everything was so clean and organized. Since most businesses have a disheveled atmosphere, Häagen-Dazs did not disappoint at all! Overall, come here! It is amazing and you will not regret it.“

“This business is top notch and made my experience ordering a cake for my mom's birthday so easy and pick up was very smooth. Highly recommended, even if you are just stopping through town!“

“On behalf of the Mount Pleasant PTA, We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to Guerriero Gelato for their incredibly generous contribution to our recent schoolwide event. Your support played a significant role in making the event a resounding success, and we are truly grateful for your contribution to our school community. Thank you once again for your kindness and generosity, and we hope to continue working together in the future to support our students and their education.“

“I'm very impressed. I believe this is the best burger chain in the area. The burger concepts are tasty, and they don't go cheap on the meat. You can really taste the quality. Also, I enjoyed the friendly attitude of the father and son (presumably) who operate the place. A friendly attitude and good service is a great compliment to great food. For this reason, I am leaving a 5 star review. If you're looking for a good burger, I would come here.“

“Applegates Farm Ice Cream is an awesome spot with incredible, great-tasting homemade ice cream, but be prepared for a wait if you visit on a weekend evening. When heading there on a Saturday night, the line can easily stretch to around 45 minutes. However, the rich, delicious scoops served in their classic cow-print cups make the wait completely worthwhile.“

“A small, compact and colorful hatchback car? Nope, I’m talking about the ice cream shop that’s housed in this cute setup.

The line of people is what enticed us to try this place and boy were we surprised with the flavorful gelato palate they have.

We tried the mango and coconut flavors and they tasted very natural with the right balance of sweetness. Try this one place if you are visiting Jane’s Carousel or Time out for a food stop.“

“Decided to stop in after a tour visit to Montclair University and receiving a gift card for Christmas. Everything was delicious. We ordered brisket fries,cheese fries, smash patty melt, Montclair Blue Burger, build your own burger and 3 shakes. Everything was amazing including the burger buns (fluffy and airy). I wish they were closer to us, Old Bridge could definitely use a really good burger place.“

“I was Happy to try the Flamethrower Burger w/Fries,along with a Medium drink/Flurry(Awesome service worthy of 10,000/10,000 of awesomeness)“

“Noi Due Gelato is hands down the best kosher gelato! I’ve been coming here since they opened, and they never disappoint. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and they have so many amazing flavors to choose from.

My personal favorites are the Belgian Chocolate and Strawberry White Chocolate — both are incredible! Definitely worth the trip from anywhere.“

“Thank you for your support of Eastbrook’s class of 2021!“