27 Best Ice Cream Shops near Hopewell

“"Just realized that my lunch plans are whale-y awesome! Fudgy the Whale from Carvel is joining me for lunch, and I'm feeling so whale-cited about it! #WhaleOfALunch #FudgyTheWhale #CarvelCravings" Always clean and friendly here“

“The weather was nice today. Sun was out, the sunroof was open. Went for a drive with my niece and stopped in to Sweet Parlor Ice Cream Shop in Hilllsborough for some sweet treats. I had not been through Hillsborough in a while and decided to check out was was new in town to me. This place was great! They had some unique offerings that I took an interest in immediately. We decided to try the U-Be My Bae Sundae and the Sweet Tea Bubble Waffle Sundae. They looked great, and more importantly tasted even better! Not overly sweet and the different textures of crunch, creamy, and soft bites were all present and quite pleasant. I will definitely be back to try the other items on the menu. Thank you Sweet Parlor for tending to my craving!“

“A staple in this area. Always worth the wait. Yes, there is no seating and there is always a long line. And yes, it's cash only. But it is well worth it! The staff is friendly, the store is very quaint. But the ice cream is absolutely one of the best out there. It's the perfect spot to cap off your evening. They close at 10 pm, which is a huge bonus. I never miss a chance to pass by here whenever I'm in Princeton.“

“Crumbl Cookies is an absolute delight for anyone with a sweet tooth! From the moment you step inside, the aroma of freshly baked cookies envelops you, setting the stage for a delectable experience. Their rotating menu ensures there's always something new to try, but no matter the flavor, each cookie is baked to perfection--crispy on the edges, gooey in the middle, and bursting with flavor. The staff is friendly and attentive, making every visit a treat. Crumbl Cookies is a must-visit for dessert lovers!“

“Everything from the Gingered Peach has been excellent, so when they expanded into ice cream we knew we had to try it. Lots of interesting flavors like Bananas Foster and Guava Cheesecake... Really high quality ice cream. I would anticipate big lines as the weather warms up more.“

“We had an amazing meal at AMA tonight. Sat at the bar and was able to chat with the owner. He told us about growing up in Italy and how he worked to renovate the restaurant himself.Everything we had was delicious. Arancini, Parma pizza, Cacio e Pepe, and homemade lemon gelato.The outside seating is gorgeous in the warm weather. Highly recommended!“

“Nestled within the Liberty Village (closed) footprint, Humdoo Ice Cream sits humbly amongst other local businesses that share Stangl Road that parallels the Black River & Western Railroad line. We were enticed to come here through a Facebook event, and glad that we made the trip.I will be remiss if I did not mention the scenic relevance of Flemington, and the beauty of it in conjunction with this review. Aside from the railroad, Flemington appears to be a beautiful town, where agriculture and suburbia clash together to bring about a diverse display of these sub-cultures of Americana. This really set the stage for visitors coming into Flemington to Humdoo.Stangl road, itself, is set apart, almost like a secret nook. Coming off Main Street, the thoroughfare looks like it would lead to a residential area, but is in fact quite the contrary. Local businesses emerge and line either side of the road as you turn onto it, with roadside parking that you don't have to parallel park into. Humdoo Ice Cream nestles amongst these businesses that create an outdoor, walking mall of sorts.Age, amongst other factors, really make us suckers for punishment when it comes to fancying and enjoying ice cream. Perhaps it was an "one-off-day" for us, but the frozen treats at Humdoo were amazing and delicious without the complimentary side effects. The flavors of the frozen cream were just right - not too sweet, but also not too milky if that makes sense. I believe the ice cream were only available as hard ice-cream (no soft-serve) and held great together (did not melt away as quickly as other ice cream typically do; perhaps it was the season that play apart in this as well). The flavor, texture, and consistency made Humdoo's frozen delights incredibly enjoyable.There was a decent range of flavor selections which were all unique in their own way - I imagine that you cannot go wrong with any of the flavors (although I highly recommend the White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle). There is an indoor restroom within the creamery, however seating is very limited. The business does accept credit card as a form of payment.It was delightfully surprising to find a local creamery open as early as February while still being in the winter season. We are definitely going to come back for more when the weather gets warmer to give it another go!“

“Now that I don't work here anymore... I can be honest....kidding!Best staff ever and the ice cream is really good. My go-to is either the Lost in the Woods, Boro Blast, or H.E.S Mess fusion. But I do also LOVE the pumpkin cheesecake fusion in the fall! My favorite flavor has to be Lil Blue Panda so yummy so good. I am so sad I moved so I won't be able to leave my house and get some ice cream in 3 minutes :( Best ice cream shop in town!!!!!!!!!!!!! Highly recommend for everyone to try“

“Great selection of treats here, not just ice cream! There are booths inside, along with stand alone tables and chairs, and some outside. Even up until closing they are quite busy, I believe hours may shift between summer and fall/winter so make sure you double check. They have a wide selection of ice cream flavors and Italian ice flavors. The Ed Special is particularly delicious (vanilla ice cream, peanut butter, fudge, and pretzels). Definitely will be coming here when it's warm again in the spring and summer!“

“Ice Cream with premium ingredients with a unique taste. Every flavor makes you savor every spoonful or lick you take. Being in the Quakerbridge Mall gives most people easy access to one of the most distinguished premium ice cream anywhere. The Hagen Daz Kiosk is in the Center of the Mall along side of the escalators . There is yogurt and sorbet and even gluten free or non dairy if you want. The servers behind the counter where very knowledgeable on the Haagen Daz flavors and the different products available. I chose the Chocolate Peanut Butter and Chocolate al Mode. The prices are above middle range but your palate will tell you it is all worth it.“

“My sister and I visited Super Sundaes for the first time and it completely lives up to its stellar reviews. The owners, Jane and Steve, are community minded shop owners who serve up the best ice cream treats. They create beautiful and delicious cakes, unique sundaes, Dole pineapple whip that transports you to Disney World, and a gazillion other creative concoctions. We sampled both the hard and soft icecream and brought plenty home for when the craving strikes. A++++ experience. Thank you!“

“Fantastic offering and great staff! I ordered 12 cases of novelty ice creams for a party and they were a HIT! The staff is so helpful and provided extra dry ice to ensure it didn't melt while driving and also made sure I knew to drive with my windows cracked slightly.“

“Rita’s is a great ice cream shop which also serves Italian ice! My favorite thing to get here is a cotton candy Italian ice with cotton candy custard on top. It’s good for the summer and it’s just a quick stop. No walking inside needed. You can take it on the go or eat outside at their outdoor tables. It makes my day sweeter every time I go here ❤️“

“Love the custard and mango water ice.But, the serving sizes keep getting smaller and smaller ! Why?The large is now similar to the small for the same cost.If it’s a cost saving measure , keep the size and raise the price.It’s a drastic difference.Not happy.“

“I called this Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard after eating dinner in the shopping center- and asked if one of my favorite flavors would ever be made( chocolate covered strawberry ) to my surprise they said they had it tonight! We were half way home and we turned around. They waited for us to get there and not only gave us what we ordered but a taste of this flavor above ( strawberry custard) which was amazing - I met the New Owner and her daughter and the owners daughter was so sweet and gave me another of my favorite ice to take home. She also told me that I can request a flavor and they would make it for me! I highly recommend this Rita's. They are adding a new custard flavor every week and they add real fruit to their ice.The custard is creamy and delicious! We will be back ! Thank you for taking care of us!“

“My 3 year old w/ severe dairy, egg, nut allergies fully enjoyed her first froyo experience today! We felt extremely safe with the way the employees & owner took care of us as, and are thoroughly impressed with the precautions they took to prevent cross contamination.The entire place is clean, atmosphere is friendly, and the flavors + toppings are top notch!!!Thank you for offering yummy allergy-friendly & vegan options. We are extremely grateful and will always come back!“

“I love Rita's.They have the best assortment of flavored ice. The gelatis are outstanding. And misto's that you can mix diff. ices together with the custard. Please bring back the icecream cakes. We had one & it was the best ever! Thank you very much. Oh yes, when will the be open til 10pm?“

“One of my favorite ice cream shops—period. Their flavors are rich and not overly sweet. Some of my favorites have been tiramisu, cotton candy, and of course, pistachio. Pistachio is the flavor I usually reserve for gelato, but it’s so good here that the flavor lasts several hours later. Their cotton candy literally tastes like frozen cotton candy, but somehow with a more intense flavor. It’s strange, and not the usually flavor of choice for me. But here, it’s worth it!If you drive between Philly and NY, it’s worth going out of your way for, and I can’t wait to be back.“

“This is an amazing carvels, I've never heard of carvels until i went to this exact one with my boyfriend. the lady is so sweet and got along with me and my boyfriend very well, she was open and honest, and spoke truthfully of the troubles that can come along working alone. she works very hard day to day and her ice cream is always the best. she is def one to visits. she's at least the only carvels i will go to!“

“The staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is really cute. We ordered all chocolate chip cookie, a matcha cookie, and a brownie. They were all pretty good, although we wish they could've been warm. But when eaten with some milk, it's the perfect pairing!“

“Great customer service! This is a cute mom and pop frozen yogurt spot. My partner and I stopped by for a smoothie and the worker allowed my bf to put as much protein powder as he wanted and even gave us the extra smoothie free of charge. The worker had a great attitude and made our night :)“

“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.“

“Lots of different flavors, friendly staff and the ices and custards are delicious! Also good for recovering from surgery with - after getting tonsils and adenoids removed and then wisdom teeth out, Rita's has always made me feel better.“

“Thomas sweet has been a family favorite for years and I was excited to visit after they relocated across the street. Food: my go-to and favorite thing here is a blend-in. Unlike other places with a blizzard/mcflurry like treat, a blend in takes hard icecream and turns it into a soft icecream like texture. Sweet cream with heath is an elite combo. Service: the girls at the counter were nice and quick in getting us help. Ambiance: definitely miss their old location across the street, but the new shop is nice. It's clean, and well decorated. It just doesn't feel as homey as the cafe. Value: the prices are reasonable and in line with most other icecream shops around.“

“This is moreso a critique of shake shack as a whole, not so much specific to the location.It's just five guys without customization. Like quite literally the price for a 2 patty bacon burger is nearly exactly the same (probably a few cents difference but w/e)And I know a lot of people swear by their meat blend for their patties but I don't know that I'd be able to tell the difference in a blind five guys patty vs a shake shack patty. It's ok if you like it thanks to placebo but I wouldn't go out of my way to get this if you've got a five guys nearby.“

“There was surprisingly a line out the door on a chilly spring Sunday afternoon. They had a pretty good selection of flavors but I did notice that some of them had run out by the time we came. I got a scoop of coffee ice cream and my boyfriend got a scoop of chocolate ice cream with chocolate sprinkles. The scoops were decent sizes, but for the price I think that they were smaller than I would have liked. However, the ice cream met my expectations and was nicely creamy. Personally I think that The Bent Spoon is better but Halo Pub is still a solid Princeton ice cream spot!“

“Cute little hangout for the whole family! Atmosphere is fun, colorful, and inviting. They have frozen yogurts with many toppings to choose from, milk and fruit tea and slushees. Lots of flavors to choose from, very clean. You can also choose from plastic or paper straws to help the environment. I highly recommend to friends and family. I'm glad I stopped in“