50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Franklin Lakes

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

“I had a fantastic experience! The store manager, was so attentive and cordial. I had no intention of buying anything and i ended up with a bunch of gelato and chocolate. Thank you, Devin!!

Parking: Easy to park. Its at the mall.“

“Best ice cream shop in Essex County if not the entire state of NJ. You can taste the difference in quality, creaminess, ingredients, no artificial flavors. Small micro batches made with natural ingredients and real flavors. Great owner and staff. Very nice people who go above and beyond to help create a wonderful experience. Small space but the flavor is large. They are getting ready to launch their second storefront in Lyndhurst. Go check them out. You won’t be disappointed. Favorite flavors include: Strawberry Baklava Chocolate But all are incredibly good!“

“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….“

“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!“

“The ice cream is delicious and there are so many good options! It’s just so delicious 😋“

“I’ve lived in Mahwah 7 years and stopped in first time yesterday (only bc I’m really not an ice cream fan!) and was so impressed! Delish! Reminds me of the beach and the old Dairy Queen’s with much better ice cream! Staff is super friendly too which is always a plus!“

“The frozen custard is amazing and the staff is always so friendly!“

“How many licks does it take to get to the end of the 2025 Lick Your Way Through NJ Ice Cream Tour? 👅 👅 👅 👅 👅 👅 👅 👅 👅 👅 👅 👅 👅 👅! Finished at Randy’s so we could personally hand our completed cards to the man who had the idea and started it. Thank you, Randy, and thanks to all the other shops along the way for participating!“

“delicioso 🤤 buena atencion 🎉“

“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“

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

“Many verities of Ice cream available.very hygiene

Parking: It's located at the entrance of Little falls.near is a walkable distance water fall must visit

Kid-friendliness: Kids friendly,can enjoy well

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, easy wheel chair accessible.“

“I love going to Curly’s Ice Cream! The ice cream there is amazing! I like the vanilla ice cream with hot fudge. 👍👍👍“

“We used to walk there from the house over 50 years ago. Pick up a dozen Dilly Bars (I think they call them Buster bars now). I always knew the staff because we grew up together. So much more than memories !“

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

“Love Mr. Moo's icecream it is spectacular 😋 one of my absolute favorite icecream places that serves fresh icecream. It's the cutest place inside this mini mall area. Very popular among Ridgewood residents. But I am also a big fan and have been coming here for years. I give them 100 stars for there creative flavors and ambiance. The value is so worth the trip. You will love it. Wonderful place👍 😋 will be back.“

“The ice cream is delicious and there are so many good options! It’s just so delicious 😋“

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

“A++ Blueberry always steps up to support their community! Not to mention their delicious treats! Many thanks for your support of Suffern Soccer!“

“I don’t usually leave reviews, but this place truly deserves it. Every detail from the warm welcome at the door to the unforgettable flavors shows passion and authenticity. It’s rare to find somewhere that feels both like home and a luxury treat at the same time. I love their coffee and I always try different desserts every single one has turned out delicious, especially after asking the lovely owner for recommendations! ❤️ You won’t just taste the difference here, you’ll feel it. A must visit spot that raises the bar for everyone else in the area!“

“The absolute best ices and a great selection of water based and cream based ices.“

“I stopped by the Ice Cream Station today to speak with the owners Greg and Song about their ice cream business. They are both so nice and we spoke to great lengths about the different types of ice cream and quality along with their business in general. They are both so warm and friendly and know the ice cream business well! What a great experience! 😀 Their ice cream tastes great and they have awesome flavors, toppings, and options! Go and see Greg and Song for some fantastic ice cream in a warm and friendly atmosphere! You won't regret it! 🍦🍦🍦HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!🍦🍦🍦“

“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“

“Las hamburguesas 👍🏼 estaban riquísimos y las papas con tocino“

“I ordered a 70th birthday cake for my mom and it was amazing. The cake was moist and very fresh. My mom said it made her whole day!“

“I love the place. My son love the ice cream and the girls are very friendly“

“The most amazing experience ever. Can’t say enough. Both Mary and Philip are the sweetest and were absolutely a pleasure to work with. I had a Valentine’s event on feb15th which needed to be rescheduled to the 22nd and I canceled the order last minute for 30 boxes of chocolate covered strawberries. They didn’t charge me a single cent. I got the same order for the following week and they did an absolutely amazing job. The BEST CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES EVER!!!! I highly recommend them and they have loyal customer for life ❤️❤️“

“Great workers there tonight. It was very busy and they handled the rush very well! The two workers scheduled between 6:30 and 6:50 ,which was about the time frame we were there, worked really hard and did their best to handle the rush. Wanted to make sure to leave a review and ensure they get recognized. Sunday 4/6/2025“

“We get all our birthday cakes here for years now. They have hard and soft serve. Also not just Vanilla or chocolate soft serve either. Today they had pistachio and another flavor.

Custom cakes as well as the regulars like fudgy the whale ready to go. Also UFOs and dipped cones.

Highly recommend.“

“Friendliest parlor around! Good prices, benches outside to sit and enjoy your ice cream.“

“The ice cream is great my great the place is clean but some of the prices are to high. Also I Think they should serve food like other Dairy Queen’s. The workers are very friendly and fast“

“Rita’s on the 59 is delicious and the inside is very clean. The staff was very friendly and works quickly. They do have the option for cholov yisroel ice cream in addition to the standard frozen custard. Id highly recommend giving this place a try. I’ll definitely be coming back“

“Gelato Rice balls calzoni“

“Delicious and great customer service“

“This Place is awesome. I went and asked if they would make a special blizzard my daughter say on TikTok. They said sure. Do you know what’s in it? We looked it up and they made it. They always go above and beyond Thank you for being awesome people.“

“We love this Carvel! The ice cream is always a hit — perfect treat for both kids and adults. The staff is consistently kind and welcoming, which makes every visit feel special. You can tell they care about their customers.

The only reason it’s not a full five stars is that the shop could really use a little facelift. A refreshed interior would make the experience even better, especially since the service and product are already great. Still, we keep coming back — and will continue to!“

“I went today just to ask if they had a piece of guava cake, and the lady named Maria gave it to me for free, since I wanted to try it , and omg , it was delicious and very fresh, and she was a very kind sweetheart, And the place was very clean and neat, great experience“

“My experience was fantastic! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm welcome, the young lady was incredibly friendly and helpful, making the whole experience even better. The ice cream itself was smooth, creamy and tasty. The overall experience, makes it the kind of place that makes you want to come back again.“

“Excellent Carvel store, they offer so many options for ice cream cakes - all readily available. They also take custom orders if you want a special design or specific image printed on the cake. Service is fast and seating area is clean. Also has a small outdoor area right up front. Seems to be a popular spot as there is usually a line the times I have gone but the line moves quickly. Highly recommend for a quick scoop or ready made cake“

“Uncle Louie G’s is a staple in our household! They have an amazing selection of flavors and the owners are always so friendly and helpful. Not only do we love to stop in with our kids, but we make sure to stock up on treats to take home too!“

“Ordered an all vanilla ice cream cake for my sons birthday. It was excellent!!“

“Súper rápido .recién hecho y las papas y la hamburguesa deliciosa 🥰Super fast service, freshly prepared food and delicious potatoes, THANK YOU“

“Have had pints before. but the walk up window gave us great options of how to spruce up this incredible ice cream. we will be back.“

“The ice cream is delicious. You can tell that it's store made, and made fresh. Unlike most ice cream shops today that just buy their ice cream, you can tell the freshness in all of their ingredients.

It's especially a great place to go with the kids. They have a fenced-in area where the kids can play on the giant rocking chair or on the basketball court that they have in the fenced in patio.“

“You know, I’m not the biggest fan of ice cream, but man, when I came into this Häagen-Dazs I was completely blown away. Particularly with this one worker Joselyn, as she showed me how to think about ice cream in a different way. She taught me that maybe if I tried mixing the flavors, or trying them with different toppings, I’d love the ice cream. And by god, I did! I’ll never be more thankful than for that worker Joselyn, she’ll teach you a thing or two about how to appreciate ice cream in a new way.“

“ricos los helados también él trató al cliente“

“I love Dairy Queen and so does my husband ... we don’t have any around our area so we take the ride“

“Great coffee!! Such a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of seating. Love their outdoor seating perfect for the fall!Staff and owner always very friendly.“