43 Best Ice Cream Shops near Franklin Park

“Loved the BANANA ICE can't wait for it to come back“

“We had 3 sets of 3 scoops. 3 different people with 3 very different tastes in ice cream. 9 different flavors. They were all wonderful and exciting. This is not your ordinary ice cream shop but please do not let that deter you from trying them out. Just expect to be a bit adventurous and go for it. They are a small batch artisan style shop with many unique flavors to try. We also grabbed 4 pints of other flavors to take home and try. The owner was awesome, explained all of the flavors and offered samples. The inside was very cute with a good amount of seating for an ice cream shop. Please go and try them out because this is the type of place that would be truly missed by anyone that has visited.“

“Hot chocolate reminds me of Paris, just twice the size as Americans are used to....but amazing and rich. Toasted marshmallows are totally worth the cost so definitely get them if hot chocolate is your order. Most of the ice creams are great though I found the dark chocolate to be far less worthwhile than other flavors.

Dietary restrictions: Vegan options yes, other restrictions uncertain

Parking: Metered spots on the surrounding streets but will often be difficult to find a spot, especially within a block

Kid-friendliness: Don't expect a stroller to fit inside or to sit and eat with a child. Definitely a get and go place“

“I had a really great experience visiting Egypt Oasis today with my two children. The staff was so friendly and attentive. And the owner Mo introduced himself and was clearly passionate about his business. I was waiting on by Ella and she spent the time talking to my son about his sports. The business is very clean and they have so many selections. We all had the rolled ice cream but I noticed people in the store getting boba tea. There is much variety to choose from in a really cool atmosphere with cards at the tables. We will definitely be back!!“

“Absolutely in love with the taste of the fresh creamy delicious ice cream. The owner hit the jackpot with their staff, they all provide a perfect scoop and just the right amount. Would definitely recommend anyone looking for a tasty treat.

Vegetarian options: Large selection of vegetarian options

Dietary restrictions: Many non dary options

Kid-friendliness: The staff was so nice to my kids“

“Great family shop; clean, friendly, my grandkids love it. Good quality ice cream in a lot of flavors and they make custom ice cream cakes too.“

“We came past 10:30pm and they close at 10:30, they were super sweet, nice and attentive. They let us in and order everything we wanted, food was amazing, we had the mango crepe cake and drinks 10/10. Packaging is beautiful, reusable and well presented. Loved it, would recommend and will come back ???“

“great ice cream so worth the wait“

“Great pastry and wonderful black tea. The person behind the counter was very hospitable and friendly. I definitely recommend the cream puffs.“

“Love the place Great selection Great service“

“Excellent ice cream, best quality“

“Cash only.

Good flavors and plenty of topping options. The line is long, but it's worth the wait.

Ordered the cookie monster with kit kat toppings. I usually get the double chocolate brownie but felt like switching it up. There could be more chunks of cookie dough, but I'm still content“

“Great place! Friendly staff“

“They have the best lemon italian ice. Perfect balance between frozen and creamy texture. I make sure to come here whenever I am in town. Better than anything else I've tried on the east coast! **Cash Only!**

Dietary restrictions: Italian ices are dairy free.

Wheelchair accessibility: 100% accessible although YMMV for counter service height.“

“What a truly wonderful experience it was coming here. This nice young lady that works there was very polite. There was a bit of traffic building up in there behind me, but she was very patient with me as I surely took quite a while to order a few things for my family members. Everything was clean, and freshly organized. She even made sure to reassure me that the utensils were all cleaned properly because I tend to get a bit skeptical due to the possibility of cross contamination. The ice cream quality was great! Much better than most other places in this area. I never asked for that young lady’s name but she wore a lot of bracelets, and had black nails just like my daughter, which I complemented! I will be back in here for sure!

Will recommend this place for all ice cream lovers!“

“I recently visited Koko Loko cafe in New Brunswick and had the pleasure of trying their Pistachio Latte and Caramel Latte. While both drinks were enjoyable, the Pistachio Latte truly stole the show.

The Pistachio Latte was perfectly balanced, with a rich, nutty flavor that wasn’t overly sweet but still indulgent. It had a creamy texture that complemented the espresso beautifully, making every sip an absolute delight. It’s one of those drinks that leaves you wanting more even after the last drop.

The Caramel Latte was good as well, with a classic sweetness and smooth finish, but it didn’t quite compare to the unique and standout flavor of the Pistachio Latte. If you’re deciding between the two, I’d highly recommend going for the pistachio—it’s a game changer!

The ambiance of the shop was cozy, and the service was friendly and efficient. I’ll definitely be returning to try more of their menu, but the Pistachio Latte is already a favorite.

5/5 stars for the Pistachio Latte alone!“

“Karin was so helpful in coordinating a large cupcake order for my mom's birthday party. The cupcakes were both delicious and beautiful. We did not get a chance to get any pictures because people took them so fast! Karin's bakery also offers gluten free options which were also delicious. 10/10 and would go back!“

“Food (5/5): our new family favorite is the Peanut Butter Mudslide Concrete. All four of my family members love it!Service (5/5): The customer service was quick, helpful and good!Atmosphere: (4/5): there is plenty of seating and the tables/chairs were clean.

Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome and all the seating is outdoors.“

“love the bubble tea and general atmosphere“

“I have had several frozen yogurt flavors. They were all delicious. On occasion, I order a smoothie which also is terrific. The staff at Fruity Yogurt are friendly, courteous, and professional. The atmosphere is bright and cheerful and the store is always meticulously clean. A great place to go in Princeton.“

“Ice cream - both hard & soft-serve, ice pops, and other frozen treats with all the trimmings and toppings. They also have an eclectic mix of candies and toys, plus a few trinkets and gift items. Prices are comparably reasonable. Located right on Hamilton Street with plenty of on site parking. The service is outside (thru windows), so they're not always open on the colder days. But it's a great place to hang out on one of the benches when the sun is warm. It feels good supporting local business, too.“

“Tiny location, packs a pearl.... comedy. ?I love their Thai Tea Boba and their waffles are amazing ?? whether you like croffles or their house made (?) batter. All smoothies I've had have been delicious as well as their Dolgona(hope I'm spelling that right) coffee boba! SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS??tons of parking btw!“

“Went here on a whim and really enjoyed it. They have a bunch of unique and tasty flavors. I saw cakes for sale, and they sell take-out pints/gallons of ice cream in addition to cones/cups.

The staff was really friendly and helpful in navigating all the flavor choices. Your group can sample up to 5 flavors.

Eight of us agreed this was a great choice and a delicious dessert option.

Vegetarian options: 100% vegetarian“

“Amazing ice cream, staff is super friendly“

“This was my first time having a mochinut and it was absolutely delightful!!! Their taro mochinut has been my favorite flavor so far. The texture is sooo good. It's both chewy like mochi and doughy like a donut, the perfect mixture of both! Not too heavy and not too sweet. And their variety of flavors is amazing and unique! I can't wait to go back and have some more. I can tell the staff there work hard to pump out all these donuts and with such quality too! Please keep doing what you're doing!“

“Saffron in Piscataway offers an exceptional Indian dining experience, blending authentic flavors with an elegant ambiance. The diverse menu, welcoming staff, and beautifully crafted dishes make it a must-visit for food lovers!“

“I have been coming here since I was a kid. The absolute best ice cream in the county. You won't be disappointed.“

“DOES NOT RECOMMEND THIS EVENT WAS 11/23/2022, but for some reason review wouldn’t post. And I can only choose does recommend…. But I do not Had a LAUGHABLE experience here this morning, over a misunderstanding about time. I came an about 9:20am to pick up a cake I ordered over the phone about two days ago. I thought she said 9am - 1pm. Clearly not because as I poked my head in I was greeted with extremely agitated aggressive woman who bombard with “why are you here?” Repeatedly. As I tried to explain why I was there. She continued to say she was busy. And in the middle of doing 75 order, she would have never told me to come this early and, why was I there over again. Yes, to a paying customer. When I didn’t even enter the store. I poked my head in. She could have said the pick up times to me again and to please come back later. Since it is too early for pick up. I would have gladly walk out the door and came back at the correct time. Needless to say the owner of this business is a horrendous woman. I will never use this business again and I will encourage everyone I know , to do the same.“

“There were 4 vegan flavors when I went (watermelon sorbet, mango sorbet, oatly vanilla, and oatly latte). I enjoyed all of them. For toppings, I got wet walnuts, which were very delicious, and oreo pieces. There used to be vegan cookie dough bites that I really enjoyed, but I didn't see them this time (there were cookie dough bites, but not labeled as vegan). I would like some more vegan flavors and toppings to make this place even better.“

“The brownie barge was amazing! We got the apple pie ice cream with it and it was so good! Can't wait to go back“

“First time going to this location since it just opened up. I went with my family in the afternoon. The lady who worked there/assisted us was extremely helpful and super nice. It was a pleasant experience. We all got vanilla & chocolate custard in a waffle cone. So yummy!! Will definitely be coming back to this location.“

“A good, clean,fun & family friendly restaurant and ice cream shop!“

“Love them. Close to work I love ❤️ perusing shops and decompressing during lunch. Restaurants are amazing“

“This place has the best Lychee frozen yogurt I’ve had in my life. I dream about it. 5 stars if they keep it on the menu more cuz it’s been gone for a bit. It’s truly a transformative experience. ?

** update they have the Lychee 07/12 ??? SO GOOD“

“I arrived after 9:00pm on a Tuesday night and we live like 1 mile away and have been coming to this Rita's for years. The staff is always amazing, but tonight I was served by Abby (Abbie?), who after the transaction was completed asked "what is your name? It was very thoughtful coming from a young girl. She was so sweet. I wanted someone to know. We will continue to come back for the wonderful ice and custard.“

“The ice cream-period! Whenever I’m on Route 18 and have a taste for ice cream, they’re the go to place for delicious cones and shakes.“

“Love the fact that Halo is open till 11.30 pm in the night, one place to take your kids for ice cream late in the evening.
Over the years, Halo has become a hangout place for us late in the evening. Of course! they have maintained the quality of their ice cream. Its location adds the charm of spending after dinner quality time with family and friends.“

“I tried to order through Uber Eats and my order got canceled due to out of stock. Then I edited it to get a new cake, and even though I was overseas, they tried to contact me. The replacement cake was fantastic, and the staff were incredibly nice. I can't thank them enough because this cake was so important to me.“

“Went here this afternoon and the gentleman at the window was so nice, patient and accommodating. He even has dog biscuits at the window for your pup! I don’t have a dog but I appreciate the gesture. I’m thinking he might be the owner but I’m not sure. Definitely 10/10 Will return!“

“Stopped in for lunch the food was delicious. They had a nice selection of soup and sandwiches. Next time I will have to try the ice cream!“

“OMG! On an afternoon when it would have been TOTALLY OK to close up shop during a family/owner emergency, a sweetheart of a lady saw two 9-year olds sweaty and craving Rita’s as she was locking the doors to attend to an emergency. She unlocked the doors and showed me and my kids the heart we’re all hoping to see these days!! The registers were shut, doors locked, ice covered, etc. These gals couldn’t have been sweeter and I’m forever grateful for their selflessness. ????“

“Hood food and a great staff! Located in what is about to become a very impressive town village

Kid-friendliness: More than welcome

Wheelchair accessibility: They have an ADA Compliant sidewalk and entrance“

“The ice cream and Italian ice taste the same at this location as every other location, which is good. The problem is the selection. I was just at a Ritas in Pennsylvania and they had at least 8 different soft serve ice cream flavors, including cake batter and pistachio among others. This location always only has vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Pistachio is my favorite and I got that when I was in Pennsylvania. I also noticed the other Pennsylvania location had more Italian ice flavors as well.“