7 Best Ice Cream Shops near Lakewood

“Great place, I especially like the coffee coladas, but everything there is good best ice cream in lakewood for cheap. Shout out to hermenez“

“INCREDIBLE DELICIOUS MILKSHAKES. YOU MADE MY BFS NIGHT HES DIABETIC AND CANT DRINK REG MILK, HE HAD NOT HAD A MILKSHAKE IN YEARS! a sugar free milkshake made with almond milk is something he never imagined existed- nevermind with OPTIONS for picking flavors. We will def be back! Thank you“

“Yismach Yisroel is the kind of ice cream shop that makes you feel like you’re five years old again — in a good way, not the tantrum kind.

If you’ve ever needed a foolproof way to bribe—ahem—encourage your kids to behave in Westgate, this is the place. One mention of “Maybe we’ll stop by Yismach Yisroel…” and suddenly everyone is holding hands and saying Tehillim.

The store is bright, cheerful, and stocked like a dream:
• Ice creams, toppings, slushies — basically everything your kids will ask for before you even finish reading the menu.
• Tons of little toys and prizes on full display, expertly positioned at perfect “Tatty can we pleeeeease? 😇” height.
• Clean tables, quick service, and a staff that actually seems happy to help, which already puts them above half the places in town.

The portions are generous (Lakewood style — “small” means “don’t let it fall over”), the flavors hit the spot, and the whole vibe is just… geshmak. Great for families, great for bochurim looking to cool down after night seder, and great for parents who need five minutes of quiet while the kids focus on their soft serve like it’s a life mission.

Westgate parking can sometimes be a matzav, but once you’re inside, it’s all smooth sailing — just smiles, sprinkles, and a sugar rush waiting to happen.

Bottom line:
If happiness came in a cup, it would look exactly like the ice cream at Yismach Yisroel. A top-tier Lakewood treat and a solid 5-star stop.“

“Great Italian ice!! Love getting them for dessert L’kavod shabbos Kodesh!! Vanilla, cotton candy, and blue raspberry are my favorite as of today!! Gotta try them all though! I remember when the sample spoon was bigger but now we got shrinkflation!! And seriously?? They charge for empty cups?? Give me a break!! But hey, the staff were very nice and the food was great so they’ve got me as a customer!!“

“Sprinkles – Lakewood North: The Only Place Where You Come for Ice Cream and Leave Questioning Every Middah You Ever Thought You Had

Let me tell you, walking into Sprinkles after a long day is mamash like entering Gan Eden — if Gan Eden had neon signs, kids running around with sprinkle-covered faces, and bochurim debating which flavor is “yeshivish enough.”

I came in thinking I’d be normal and get a small cone. Cute idea. Adorable.
Two minutes in, I’m standing there like a lost sheep while the guy behind the counter goes, “Nu, so what are you getting?”
And suddenly I’m ordering a double scoop, extra toppings, full send, like I didn’t promise myself last Chol Hamoed I’d “cut down.”

THE ICE CREAM:
Next level.
Creamy, smooth, geshmak — the kind of ice cream where after the first bite you’re like, “Okay, maybe the world is a good place.”
The flavors slap. The toppings are fresh. The presentation is so nice it almost makes you feel guilty eating it. Almost.

THE VIBE:
Peak Lakewood energy.
Mothers with strollers, bochurim pretending they’re only here because “the chevra wanted,” and that one guy who definitely came for a shake but is pretending to browse like he’s making life decisions.

It’s loud, it’s lively, it’s lebedig — mamash a taste of Klal Yisroel coming together for one purpose: frozen sugar and happiness.

THE SERVICE:
Quick, friendly, and zero judgment when I changed my order three times.
“Can I get a chocolate shake? No wait, vanilla. Actually, do you have mocha? No? Okay fine, chocolate again.”
They handled it like pros.
Not once did they give me the classic “bochur please” look. Respect.

PERSONAL MOMENT:
I took my first sip of the shake and immediately understood why people come here even in the middle of winter wrapped in a coat like it’s Antarctica.
It hits the spot, fills the neshamah, and for a solid 6 minutes you forget about life responsibilities like laundry, rent, or that you still haven’t called your mother back.

OVERALL:
If you’re in Lakewood and in the mood for something cold, sweet, and spiritually uplifting, Sprinkles North is a MUST.
It’s fun, it’s fast, it’s fresh, and it’s the perfect place to reward yourself for absolutely anything — finishing a seder, surviving a siyum, or just because “why not?”

Highly recommend.
Just don’t meditate on how many calories are in that shake. That’s bittul simcha.“

“Great ice cream at a great price! We came with the whole family and had a wonderful time. The staff was incredibly friendly and took the time to explain all the flavors, making the experience even more enjoyable. It wasn't just about the ice cream—the service made it special too. We'll definitely be back!“