42 Best Ice Cream Shops near Princeton

“Long line, worth the wait. Friendly servers despite the onslaught of customers!“

“My partner and I stopped by Crumbl for our first time and had a great experience! We got the S'mores and Chocolate Chip cookies plus a Diet Coke. The cookies were warm, perfectly chewy, and high quality. The store was really clean, and the cashier was friendly and super informative.

It’s a bit pricey ($15 total including a $2 tip), but convenient when you’re craving a cookie.“

“Such a great Rita’s. They have a wonderful selection of flavors, with more variety in both ice flavors and custard flavors than the average Rita’s. The service is also very good: friendly and timely. There wasn’t too much of a line when I went, so it was very quick.“

“LOVE THIS PLACE!! The owner is so so kind. Two friends and I were running late one night, and we called to see if they could stay open for an extra few minutes. The owner responded with great kindness and kept the store open. Fruity Yogurt is also one of the only places open late in Princeton. The owner even offered us free frozen yogurt. She said to pour as much as we wanted after we had paid. So kind!! Also very funny and personable. She also told us that all of their flavors are natural, and you can tell from the color and taste! I highly recommend!“

“Great place! Coffee is amazing and their matcha drinks are the best. If you’re ever craving something cold and fresh that’s the place to go’“

“Great tasting ice cream. The only reason for a 4 start is because they don’t offer tasting on their 20+ flavors and the customer has to pay hoping that their
choice of ice cream will taste how they wanted it. Not a great practice for any ice cream shop.“

“The best ice cream ever! Try a blend-in— my go to is vanilla with Butterfinger! They have a ton of different flavors and toppings. They even have dairy free if you are allergic like my son is!“

“Veryyyyy good and professional“

“We had 3 sets of 3 scoops. 3 different people with 3 very different tastes in ice cream. 9 different flavors. They were all wonderful and exciting. This is not your ordinary ice cream shop but please do not let that deter you from trying them out. Just expect to be a bit adventurous and go for it. They are a small batch artisan style shop with many unique flavors to try. We also grabbed 4 pints of other flavors to take home and try. The owner was awesome, explained all of the flavors and offered samples. The inside was very cute with a good amount of seating for an ice cream shop. Please go and try them out because this is the type of place that would be truly missed by anyone that has visited.“

“We were pleasantly surprised! Both the location and the ice cream won our hearts. The flavors were excellent—we tried a few, and the Lavender flavor was our absolute favorite.

We also loved the small outdoor seating area, which added to the charm of the place. One thing that really stood out was how easy they made it to check for dietary restrictions. Every flavor was clearly marked for allergens and preferences, including egg-free, nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan options. Such a thoughtful touch that made choosing flavors simple and stress-free.

Definitely a place we'd love to visit again! 🍦✨“

“The best iced tea ever!Even the diet tea and other drinks are the best!“

“Good ice cream. Lots od interesting flavors of hard. But now they have a fsitly large and unsual flavors of soft ice cream. Regular food items are fairly standard and good enough. People come gor the ice crwam. Good service. Always friendly. Lits of parking and covered tables to eat. Been here in town for decades.“

“The staff at this location provided good service, and the wait time was generally quick. When I visited, they had no problem making my drink with a few modifications from the standard recipe. And of course, we all know their products are consistently delicious. 🍧“

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

“Great pastry and wonderful black tea. The person behind the counter was very hospitable and friendly. I definitely recommend the cream puffs.“

“Legit, legit, legit killer ice cream. I got mine at Murphys on LBI.

2 requests:
1) Add label stickers describing your flavors - What’s Chocolate Thunder? Elvis?
2) Update your website!!! Maybe store the flavor profiles there?

Anyway - love the ice - so much better than anything else in the freezer!!!“

“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.“

“Great tasting, high quality, creamy with variety of flavors to choose from. Everything we tried in their ice cream so far, are all delicious- coconut, black raspberry, classic strawberry and vanilla. Pricing is fair. We keep coming back. So glad this is about 3 miles from our home.“

“🍦 Five Stars for a Sunday Sweet Spot!
We dropped by this Cold Stone late Sunday evening, and it was the perfect, low-key end to our family weekend. Since it wasn't crowded, the staff was incredibly patient with my kids as they picked out their favorite mix-ins.
The store was spotless, the service was friendly, and the ice cream was as rich and creamy as ever—nothing beats a fresh waffle bowl when you have the place almost to yourself. It was a great, stress-free treat for the whole crew. We’ll definitely be back!“

“ice cream cake is so good here“

“Best Italian ice and gelatos , the kids love them“

“I had such a wonderful experience at this Carvel! The owner went above and beyond to make my day during a time when I really needed a little extra kindness. I had just had surgery, and his thoughtfulness truly meant so much to me.
It’s rare to come across this level of care and generosity. You can tell he genuinely values his customers and takes pride in what he does. I will absolutely be back—thank you again for your kindness!“

“Friendly staff, good service. I tried 5 layer one which was too much to consume. If you go along with someone its better to take one, finish that and then think about buying another one as its quite filling. Even their small portions are big enough FYI“

“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!“

“The Gelatis are the best! Usually there’s a wide variety of ice flavors, lemon being my favorite!👍“

“I had the Oreo cookies and cream ice and it was ahhhmazing!!!“

“Good customer service and the taste of the ice cream is absolutely amazing. Freshly made and served. Best thing is in the summer they get plenty of coupons almost every single day, you get free icee on your birthday and half birthday. You also have the ability to customize and the staff is always friendly. Prices are rising though“

“Great, friendly place! Best coffee in area! No known alien abductions, but definitely a possibility!“

“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.“

“A good, clean,fun & family friendly restaurant and ice cream shop!“

“Love their custard but they really need to give the customer what they pay for. $5 for a large and they fill it like it's a small. My second issue with this place; consistency is key.“

“good stuff and clean store“

“Visited Kwality Ice Cream and had a really great experience! The Badshahi Kulfi Falooda was the standout — rich, creamy, refreshing, and full of authentic flavors. The pani puri was also super tasty with crispy puris and a perfect spicy-tangy pani. The paan was fresh and made for a nice finish.

Special mention to Madhuram, the owner, for the warm hospitality and friendly service that made the visit even better.

Tip: ask them to mix Pudina and Khata Meetha pani with a little black salt — it takes the taste to another level! Also, if you prefer better flavor, request room temperature pani instead of very cold :)

Definitely a place worth visiting for authentic Indian desserts and street food!“

“My kids love it here. Nice environment and friendly staff.“

“Great ice cream and atmosphere! We enjoyed listening to the live music tonight as well!“

“Greatest food. Nicest servers!!!“

“Team Shake Shack Princeton the best!“

“This pizza place is located in downtown Trenton. It's one of the few restaurants left there. They are pretty decent pizza and you can usually get a special of a soda and a slice. The service is really good and they will help you if you need assistance. The pizzeria is wheelchair-accessible they have a slight little bump in the front.

Wheelchair accessibility: It is pretty flat and wheelchair accessible. The counters are a tad bit high“

“Good place to bring your kids and family“

“On the upside, the bacon double cheeseburger was one of the best I’ve ever had at a sonic. The limited time pink flamingo drink was tasty and I was glad it was available in a small size.
On the downside, I always forget how sweet their onion rings taste (but they tasted very fresh! It’s clear they keep up with changing out their fryer oil)
And they forgot the cheese I requested added to my chicken sandwich.
All in all, great location. I hope they keep up the good work. They helped create a simple happy memory for me and a friend.“

“Do yourself a favor and stop in for some of their delicious cookies!! You won't be disappointed!!“