24 Best Ice Cream Shops near Ringwood

“Absolutely a gem of a place! My daughter got a Cookie Monster milkshake and I got the most delicious mousse cake. Honestly there were so many choices we had to play Ennie Meenie Miney Mo to choose which one to get. Not pictured: the chocolate cupcake she devoured in 2 seconds. Run, don't walk, to Soulmate Cafe.“

“Found this Dairy Queen by accident. Friendly service. Not too many customers, considering it feels like a summer day at the end of October! Got a pumpkin Blizzard. Pretty good. I would order it again. I would return and recommend this Dairy Queen.“

“I visited a couple times before COVID, and the ice cream was just as good as I remembered. It was a little too chilly to enjoy the view outside (chilly weather is perfect weather for ice cream, so it won't melt), but it was just as tasty in the car. We had coconut, strawberry and calf Trax. The waffle cone was so fresh, light and crispy. Definitely worth the 40 minute drive.“

“My husband brought me and my daughter here. The Gelato's where so delicious. I had a small cup of the strawberry cheesecake Gelato and my daughter had a scoop of chocolate and a scoop of vanilla bean. We will definitely come back again“

“Absolutely delicious ice cream! Great service and fair prices for such a high quality product. This place is the real deal.Kid-friendliness: The man behind the counter gave my little girl a glow stick and a temporary tattoo and served us with smiles. We really appreciate Ice Cream places that cater to the kids!“

“Wowww. Just wow. Little Icecream shack on the side of the road. Cute little place with some very nice staff. The girls there made this Brownie Sundae with love. The icecream tasted phenomenal. Absolutely recommend going. 10 out of 10 recommend“

“What a treat to share at our townwide Ho-Ho-Kus day! So many compliments and positive comments on our delicious giveaway! Mango was the winner!! But lemon and cotton candy were big hits too.Rita’s staff was wonderful to work with and did a great job helping us prepare for 300 hungry customers looking for a refreshing treat!! Thank you so much!!!“

“Go here for amazing homemade ice-cream, Italian ice and soft serve! I love the fall favs and apple pie is to die for! It tastes like cinnamon ice-cream with little chunks of apple pie filling. I really love it! THERE ARE SO MANY FLAVORS!!! They carry pumpkin, banana and coconut seasonally which are my favs and sometimes hard to find. They even have Pineapple Dole Whip for all you fans that want to Pretend you are in a tropical island instead of the concrete jersey Jungle. The lines are long but they are quick to serve if the people in front can decide in time. They have little picnic benches on the front and side and sometimes the parking is tight but just park next door if it's after hours. Glad this gem is close to home. It's like I found a little Curlys but closer xoxo thanks for keeping it real (the bananas) it's bananas!“

“I used to go there with my family when I was a kid in the 50s it has since changed names from Rafetto's to Van Dyke's I can't imagine it's not the best ice cream in the world they used to serve cantaloupe ice cream that was just to kill .....................john Van Dam“

“We were visiting some friends in the area and were looking for a coffee. We loved this little quaint place. Coffee was great, had some oatmeal that was delicious. The croissant with egg and bacon that my wife was great. Definitely would be back!!! Staff was very friendly and courteous.“

“They have the best Italian ices I've ever had. There are lots of flavors to choose from. The staff were extremely friendly and let me try a few flavors. Plenty of space to stand around in the lot which was nice. Prices are great which made the experience even better“

“Amazing guest service. Delicious, hot food cooked to order. Clean store. Great experience overall. Jeffrey runs the store very well. Would definitely be back if ever in the area again. We had the chicken fingers, fries, backyard bacon ranch burger and of course a blizzard! “

“Same great ice cream as Boonton, same owners, pricing, everything. This one is open later into the year (December vs November). So why does Boonton get the extra star? Most of all: indoors. Shorter wait, faster service, and you wait in a conditioned space to avoid summer heat and winter cold. Also, you get to see each of the flavors before you order. Here, you just go by the list and hope you picked right. So call me spoiled, because I live next to the best ice cream in North Jersey and here is only second best. But the noise of Route 23 and nowhere to really sit and enjoy yourself - it gets to me. 5 star ice cream if you're taking out, but don't even think about eating in. Oh, and don't order Italian ice. My friend got lemon and it had a bunch of red bits in it and didn't taste like lemon. I'm biased on ice thanks to a certain lady in Elizabeth but thought I would pass on his words to you.“

“This ice cream shop is a GEM! The variety of flavors is so impressive and each is delicious. We have LOVED Lavender Sky, Pistachio Rose, dairy free Pistachio, Rainbow Cookie, Cheesecake and a Rocky Road. Yummie :)Such a cute little spot for a quick drop in. I don’t see myself returning to a big chain ice cream shop again, this little spot tops them all by far. Enjoy!!“

“Where:269 Hamburg Tpk, Riverdale, NJWhat:Skinless Sabrett HotdogsComments:No idea what he does differently, but these are dirty-water-dogs at their best - great fresh toppings, great guy working the kitchen. This is a perfect quick stop in Riverdale, NJ. He's also got a vintage potato carving machine that he uses to made fresh curly fries, a bit pricey at $4.75 for an order but worth it. I stop here every chance I get.“

“Randy’s Homemade Ice Cream is an amazing experience! Carefully crafted and unique flavors that are out of this world! You can’t leave with just one! So good! His Cookie Monster, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup and Cannoli flavors are just some of my favorites. A must visit! ??“

“I LOVED the ice cream here! And you have to get the waffle cone! Immediately upon stepping into the shop, you are hit with the smell of waffles, and the cones taste just as good they smell. I got the toasted coconut and cappuccino chocolate chip flavors, and both were delicious but my favorite was the toasted coconut. It was very unique and there were so many toasted coconut bits! The ice cream itself is rich and creamy. Definitely a key spot to go to in ridgewood“

“Ordered from door dash, every time the food is absolutely phenomenal and the crepes are to die for!!! Out of all of the places I’ve had crepes this place is a 10/10! Coffees have interesting flavors and are very well made! Will definitely be visiting for brunch!“

“Always love getting lunch from here. Got the spring smoothie and buffalo chicken wrap. Buffalo chicken wrap is always my go to here but Spring Smoothie was new try for me and I loved it. My husband got the parent trap and Thai crunch salad. I love how they give you the option of making a wrap or salad for all their food options it's so fun!“

“Stopped by today my first time and i must say EVERYTHING was amazing the food, ice cream & the service was top notch we had her home made chicken rice soup ,Italian combo and chicken salad sandwich made by Song she took such good care of us through her busy shift and made us feel so welcomed ! Her cakes are unbelievable she is so gifted ?❤️“

“I used to work here and let me just say the service has only gone up since I’ve left. Specifically one young lady made me a delicious blizzard. I was having a horrible day and somehow it got better, and I credit that all to that young lady. Keep up the great work!“

“Love this place. Great atmosphere, lighting and decor. Tons of toppings at the self-service topping bar and lots of flavors of yogurt, sugar free and non-dairy. The place is always clean and the toppings are always well organized, especially for a self-service bar. Definitely have to try the Nutella crunch. I somehow always wind up leaving with a $16 yogurt, but it's soooooooo worth it!“

“I love this place! They have great ice cream selections and the employees are always friendly and helpful. Their fresh bowls are to die for - really filling and fresh. Coconut is the best flavor. It’s conveniently placed in Cosmo’s grocery store which is an added bonus!“