50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Middlesex

“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!!“

“Love the place Great selection Great service“

“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.“

“Fun icecream flavors: Black Sesame Durian (limited by the pint only) Milk Tea Thai Tea Lychee Taro Ube“

“What a scoop indeed!! 72 flavors! Creamy, delicious, super tasty. This is an amazing place with friendly, patient people and generous scoops at a great price.
Accessible ♿️, with a few tables inside. Family with lots of kids having a great time at lunch when we visited. We took our icecream to go, and just walked around the town. They had at least 6 different chocolate ice cream!! It was heavenly!“

“Today is Chocolate Milkshake Day! Wishing you a great day filled with sweet moments. 😊🥳😋“

“My family will often drive here from Madison and Madison has their own ice cream shop. The ice cream here is fresh and tasty. Large portions and you can sit outside and enjoy your ice cream. Friendly staff although they are often very busy. I like the Coffee Oreo and the Chocolate Thunder was really good.“

“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“

“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 ???“

“Thank you for making the BEST cake!! I came in a few hours before graduation and asked to decorate the cake on each side. The woman who decorated the cake did an amazing job!“

“great ice cream so worth the wait“

“Lots of flavor variety. Wish the sugar free/ NSA flavors were listed on the menu .“

“Have yet to experience their food food but I had their ice and it was amazing. Brought my whole family there and I can easily see this being a new tradition to go there every time they make the new seasonal flavors because they got some wild flavors that pair perfectly.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“I can’t say enough good things about Causeway. The new owner, Brad, is great! And every time I go it’s better than the time before! I got an ice cream cake made custom for my husband’s birthday and it was the BEST ice cream cake we have ever had! The entire party wanted a second piece! Can’t recommend it enough!!“

“It's not really summer until you get your dairy quick fix. If you like Magic Fountain however you want to negate the ridiculously long lines then here is your chance. I'm actually surprised this hasn't become a popular hot-spot among the summer ice cream devotees. Only a matter of time before the word gets out...“

“Great place! Friendly staff“

“gelatis!! ☺️ are the best thing!“

“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.“

“Best Mochi Donuts in New Jersey! Owners and Staff are amazing! Great spot to try all kinds of mochi donuts and smoothies. They are expanding their menu to items like sushi, freshly made and other homemade goods.
If you’re looking for some really tasty mochi delights, look no further… Go to MochiMoly!

Kid-friendliness: The place is bright, colorful and vibrant. Owners and staff keep their business very clean for their customers. It’s a must try! ??“

“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!“

“Cute, dainty shop with your standard boba drinks. The workers were extremely friendly and patient! I got two refreshing fruity drinks. I like the star shaped chewy toppings — made the drink fun to consume. Perfect for a hot day!

Plenty of free parking out front.“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

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

“I was seen very quickly by the staff and they answered all of my questions about sizes and specials. Kyle happened to be the gentleman who helped me. He was quick and polite. A real pleasure. I felt really bad that I was unable to tip him or the great staff there using my card. Knowing that most don’t carry cash after Covid-19 (because let’s be honest, money was dirty before the pandemic) it seems unfair that the staff is unable to get tips via another method. People who work customer service jobs deserve to be able to receive tips for making sure the customers are taken care of. Thank you so much to the staff for always being polite and quick with every order we requested.“

“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 property was outstanding for the location in a very ritzy area. The food was great. Ordered the special for 2 with two glasses of wine, an appetizer ?, and a main course dish that was shared for two. The waiter was a little anxious to rush the order in before 9 PM. Great service and the price was pretty high, but overall experience was great! Definitely will come back again!“

“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“

“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-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.“

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

“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.“

“Always had great service and italian ice.“

“This was my first time but not my last. The place is small but very nice. The ice cream was delicious and what I enjoy the most they had choco-banana which is banana cover in chocolate. A hispanic type of food. Delicious. Overall the workers where nice and very polite, I will definitely come back but I wish the outside had a better representation.“

“So my family ordered sundaes. We didn't realize how generous the portions were. The quality of the ingredients was very good. We took home what we couldn't finish. The young lady that took care of us was very quick and efficient. She definitely needs a raise.“

“gelatis!! ☺️ are the best thing!“

“Place is very clean, food is absolutely delicious and their smoothies are amazing. I get this around 3-4 times per week and have only good things to say about this place. Food comes out fast and their delivery prep through Ubereats is very good as nothing is ever spilled

Parking: Parking is a bit tough as it is on a very busy street. If you go around the block towards supremo supermarket you’ll be able to find a wider variety of parking.“

“I order ahead and pick up. My experiences have been pleasant, as it is usually ready by the time I walk in to pick-up. The staff is nice. I absolutely am a fan of the shroomburger and their fries. I mix mayo and ketchup 1:4 parts to dip my fries in. Highly recommended.“

“I highly recommend this store location. Keith was extremely helpful and knowledgeable with my order. I had it sent as a gift and it was a big hit!“

“Rita has always been my favorite spot to eat frozen custards and ice creams, but recently, I discovered this Rita here in Berkeley Heights, and it is such a good spot. There is plenty of parking right in front of it so that you sit in a car and enjoy it. Service is quick and efficient, and ice creams are amazing as always.“

“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.“

“Such a lovely time celebrating with my parents at newly opened Saffron restaurant. The staff was great and service was good. The food was so good too! We enjoyed the Dum Biryani and Saffron Special Kofta. The manchow soup was perfect and the Chinese bhel was good too! The desserts were phenomenal. Beautifully presented - Sitaphal Rasmalai, Cardamom Pistachio Ice Cream. Can’t wait to try more items next time

Dietary restrictions: They have Jain and a Swaminarayan items“

“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!“

“I highly recommend this store location. Keith was extremely helpful and knowledgeable with my order. I had it sent as a gift and it was a big hit!“

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