25 Best Ice Cream Shops near Pennington

“Great local spot for fresh ice cream and chocolates. They have a variety of interesting flavors to choose from- I’d most highly recommend Ed’s Special, which features chocolate covered pretzels with a pb & fudge swirl. Service is friendly and timely. Definitely stop by sometime if you’re in the area!“

“Went recently during a cooler evening and only 2 other people there. Excited to see an ice cream place with orange and cream soft serve. Got to taste their black raspberry hard ice cream and it was creamy and delicious.

The orange and cream soft serve was good but not the best I've had. The orange was more like a sorbet and tangy which I thought would have balanced nicely with the vanilla but it was too watery in comparison. It was icy while the vanilla was soft and creamy. The tang from the orange was pretty overpowering.

I think I'd opt for the hard ice cream next time instead. Some other reviewers mentioned being asked for a tip but that didn't happen to me when i was being served by an older lady.“

“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’ve never been much of a sweets person at all, but I’ve been hearing so many good things about this place, the whole town has been raving about it. Today I decided to stop in and I couldn’t control myself everything looked so delicious, the Cinnabons, cookies, and cupcakes are so fresh and tasty. Pretty busy business, which is a good sign, the staff was so friendly, Lilly helped me out & the owner Joanne is amazing!!! Can’t wait to come back & try more delicious baked goods :)“

“The service was awesome. The ice cream was also amazing. The place looks great and it makes us feel at home.while we were waiting they gave us popcorn no charge. Definitely try salted caramel and mint chocolate chip.“

“My family and I stopped here when we were looking for a bakery in the area. The food is delicious! I highly recommend Panna Gelateria and I would definitely come back.“

“Always fresh & delicious! Check them out!“

“Stopped here randomly and so glad we did. Guy could see we were struggling making a decision and offered some guidance. He gave really great advice on what to try. The seasonal pumpkin pie was definitely delicious and such a good recommendation. The Royal Blizzard was also an awesome choice. He put so much topping in. I was so happy. Highly recommend.“

“Honestly one of yummiest ice creams I have had in a long time ! I had the Belgian chocolate and being a discerning choc lover I was surprised at how much this exceeded my expectations. I liked the texture of the ice cream and it was just enough chocolate for my sweet tooth . Best part was the very friendly service . Sachin was very kind and warm. Always nice to get service with a warm smile . Keep it up ! I will definitely be back on my next visit to New Jersey“

“Ice cream fresh, delicious place is super clean and staff is friendly and helpful ❤️“

“Great ice cream and atmosphere“

“Went here for the first time today and they were locking the door but we're kind enough to let us in. We tried jersey shore flavor and it tasted homemade. The ice cream was soft and creamy, not at all icy. The Carmel tasted home made and not out of a jar. They are open even though it looks closed when you drive buy. Clean and neat. Much better Ice cream than the one by Trenton market“

“We don't often go to the S Olden Ave location but we were pleasantly surprised with the top notch service we received tonight. The two young ladies working there tonight were both very pleasant and friendly, seemed generally interested in providing great service and did a delicious job making our sundaes. We've had less then good service at other local Carvel locations. Very glad we tried going there again.“

“Best spot on a hot day, quick service friendly staff worth every penny no matter what u buy.

Good location to walk along the river if wanted aswell.

Definitely stop in next time I'm in the area tho !“

“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 always default to Carvel because it’s so yummy and they write my name on my cake! I definitely recommend! People there are so nice, and they have a wide variety of cakes and ice cream!

Kid-friendliness: Its very warm and welcoming for all ages, including children!“

“The mini cookies are definitely my favorite.

Kid-friendliness: I recently ordered a 12 pack of mini cookies and they were perfect for my little sisters. It’s the right amount for them and they also get to try more then one flavor.“

“Ok this place has the greatest ice in america! Everything tastes great! The employees I swear to god have some great manners and now how to get the job done. The make the ice cream fast but no mistakes what so ever! So when you come here to visit make sure you enjoy while it lasts cause it sure is a treat!“

“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.“

“This place RULES!! Friendly service, no line and delicious ice’s. Met Cayla who made an outstanding choice of Black Cherry Gelato (when I couldn’t make up my mind).Cayla was engaging, fun and def has passion for her job.Free parking and lots of discount shops in the immediate area.Spend your money here… this place ROCKS!!“

“I frequent this Rita’s often. Today 6/15/22 I received my order total and I realized it was much more than usual. I asked was there a price change recently. I was told there was a $1 charge for sprinkles!!! This new pricing is not posted on their current menu. Patrons should not be charged for this until it’s visibly posted on the menu.“

“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.“

“Amazing customer service along with delicious froyo! I thought I left my bag at the outdoor benches next to the store and the manager, Lauren, checked the cameras and said I indeed did leave with my bag. It was such a relief that I didn’t lose it and I ended up tracking down my bag after that. Thanks so much for your help!“

“Awesome!!!!!! Thank you very much“

“Yardville Carvel is a go to spot for my girlfriend and I who has diary allergies. It is so refreshing for an establishment to have diary free/vegan sorbets that are not only delicious but safe for her to eat. We will continue to come here time and time again!“