50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Hawthorne

“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“

“Delicious and great customer service“

“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!💕“

“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! 💍🍰💪“

“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!!“

“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.“

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

“Great coffees and nice staff“

“Lucciano’s Gelato never disappoints! Every time I visit the American Dream, I absolutely have to stop for gelato before I leave. It’s become a tradition for me!

This visit was amazing thanks to Kimberly, Samprit, Rafael, and the Master Gelataio, who were all incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Their outstanding customer service makes the experience even sweeter.

I ordered the Peanut Caramel and Lemon Pie gelato, and both flavors were absolutely delicious—rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. The quality is consistently excellent, which is why I keep coming back time and time again.

If you’re at American Dream and love authentic gelato, Lucciano’s is a must-visit. Highly recommend! 🍨✨“

“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….“

“very clean, easy flow for checkout“

“Randy’s is hands down the best ice cream in NJ. Yes I said it and I stand behind it.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Excellent shave ice and ramen!“

“Best Grapefruit ice cream ♥️“

“Great coffees and nice staff“

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

“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“

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

“They will be closing Thanksgiving weekend“

“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.“

“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)“

“It's has been many years since the last time I was at Applegate Farm. The ice cream was a family favorite and we live in Brooklyn, NY. My sister and I were not disappointed. Too many flavors of ice cream to name. However, what we had was very good.“

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

“Try their Milk Teas served hot! They also have alternative milk options, oat/almond, etc so be sure to ask for your dietary needs. The red velvet cookie was amazing, their was an Oreo baked inside?!

I had Thai Pink Milk tea served Hot! Definitely coming back when I'm in the area, eager to try Rolled Ice cream & their basil chicken. Lunch Specials available 11:30AM-3:30PM, only $12“

“Cute little spot in the heart of downtown Little Falls. The ice cream prices are decent, around $6 for a small. The quality of the ice cream isn't bad either. There is parking in the back of the building on Old Morris Canal Lane. Worth checking out and a nice addition to Little Falls.“

“SO GOOD !!
Expensive :/ but worth the treat
Nice Mr Moo
Cute cows and Despicable Me
Loved the sticker
Packed w goodies !!

I had the charcoal mocha w pb and Reese’s - the ice cream was more coffee than chocolate in flavor; I should have sampled beforehand
My friend had everything but the cereal w Reese’s and marshmallow fluff

We loved ! Drove over from Paramus :)

Great summer evening to sit outside and ENJOY“

“The owners and the staff at this little joint are truly a delight to be around and their creative (and affordable) menu really worth trying. A truly welcoming place!“

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

“what do I recommend? The ice cream....“

“It's Rita's, I mean come on, 5 stars is a guarantee. It is a snow cone, ice cream fusion. Only negative could be the fact you may have to wait in line a bit during peak hours because, well, it's that damn good 👍
@LiveLongNFree“

“Gelato Rice balls calzoni“

“They have the best lemon ice cream 🍦🍦“

“I’ve been to this franchise only twice and love everything from the flavors to the toppings! Just so yummy, highly recommend“

“One of the best gelatos I’ve tried in the US! This makes all the other gelatos I’ve tried seem unauthentic. The hazelnut and pistachio were amazing. I don’t like pistachio ice cream but their pistachio flavor tasted nutty and delicious. I see why so it’s bustling with people going in and out!“

“delicioso 🤤 buena atencion 🎉“

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

“Really good, quality desserts. We got the creme brulee and citron tarte. The creme brulee tasted like creamy marshmallow. The tarte had a creamy, fresh taste. However, I wasn't a fan of the crust. Everything tasted very fresh. The staff was patient and helpful.“

“Malibu with cherry Italian Ice. May I saw the service is above & Beyond. Fast and very respected. Makes the customer feel good and its a guarantee of coming back with the entire family and share with others. Lots of different choices and there are little tables to eat outside the ice cream shop. I will say a family in front of me: the mama dropped her ice cream by mistake while carrying the others for her children and they literally gave her a brand new one with no charge! Other places they will charge 😆 but not Ralph's so go check them out this summer you wont regret it. 😉“

“The Best“

“desayunos deliciosos los batidos son frescos“

“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.“

“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 ❤️❤️“

“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!“

“Went for the first time and I was very impressed with the strawberry matcha, organic just as advertised. there are so many menu items that sounded very good that I wanted to try. The employee was very friendly! I will be coming here again soon!“

“Excellent service and outdoor seating“

“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. 🤭“