31 Best Ice Cream Shops near Riverdale

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Very cute spot and very lively! The service was VERY fast and well organized. It truly is chocolate heaven inside. The menu is extensive and they have many create your own options. I'd recommend eating there so that your crepe is hot. We took ours home, but next time we'll be staying! Their crepes are delicious and well stuffed. I just wish the crepe was cooked a BIT longer as it was a little bit too chewy and moist.“

“I love ice cream and believe me have gone to many places but Curly’s is one of the best. They have cannoli which is one of my favorites, and even use chocolate dip on part of my cone which makes for a blissful sloppy mess. lol They are really generous which is rare these days.“

“One of the best cookies n cream scoops I've ever had. I knew from the get-go that it was going to be great when I saw the super-gray appearance. Always a good sign. It had the perfect texture and the right amount of Oreo. Don't be fooled by the remote location and the signpost. This is top-notch ice cream.“

“My daughter randomly wanted ice cream after gymnastics today so I searched for the nearest spot and Diane’s came up. WOW. The ice cream itself was SO well done. I give the cold brew coffee chip an A+.We’ll definitely put this place on our list of ice cream spots.“

“I feel compelled to comment on the one-star reviews regarding the accusations of racism, as I find it deeply unsettling. The criticism leveled against the staff, suggesting a lack of attention, strikes me as a misunderstanding, particularly in light of my personal experiences. My autistic son, who is an employee of Seven Scoops, often struggles with eye contact and can unintentionally say things that might be misinterpreted.The staff at Seven Scoops has been nothing short of remarkable in their interactions with my son. They have significantly boosted his self-esteem, patiently engaged with his frequent text messages, and consistently welcomed his presence and contributions. This level of support and acceptance is a testament to their character and dedication.I urge the authors of the negative reviews to reconsider their words and instead become aware of your surroundings before placing judgement on our children with special needs.“

“Ice cream, milkshakes and gelato were delicious + great selection of flavors.My only gripe is that they have a mini cup option (smaller at $3.95) for ice cream, but not for gelato (larger option and $6.95).I hate throwing out food so she said she could give me a mini cup but for the larger price of $6.95 - which genuinely makes no sense. Why not offer the same mini size for gelato at the same price as the ice cream option??I had to throw out some gelato because I couldn’t finish it and it would’ve melted by the time we got home.“

“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“

“Thank you to Sammy who handled customers with grace this evening (a Saturday evening in early April) where customers were lined up out the door! She was working alone and yet never stressed, lost her cool and worked tirelessly until everyone had their ice cream in hand. At a day and age where I wouldn't want my own daughter working alone, she was working tirelessly to ensure her customers were happy and didn't rush through despite the line behind her and anxiously awaiting customers. I was very impressed with her!!!“

“I recently went to Lake Hiawatha Dairy and had the most AMAZING experience!!! They have so many great tasting, homemade, fresh ice cream flavors to pick from with some being very unique! Blueberry Pie For The Win! They also have plenty of to-go cup sizes to pick from! The toppings selection is plentiful and delicious! The owner, Karen, and staff, Amy and Bianca, are so nice, helpful, and wonderful to talk to. Make sure to visit ASAP!!! You won't be disappointed!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!“

“After attending a performance by my spiritual daughter, we decided to go for ice cream to celebrate. First, kudos for opening until 11pm. Just enough time for some social time and good ice cream. Upon arrival, we were wowed by the number of cool ice cream flavors available to choose from. It's a small place with a counter top space and few bar stools. Clean and at 10pm if was fairly quiet. The staff greeted us and welcomed us to try flavors. After sampling, they quickly took our orders. There was a variety for everyone's taste. I end up getting vanilla peanut butter and chocolate covered strawberry ice cream on a cone. It totally got the spot!!! I highly recommend this place!“

“Recently discovered this gem! Even though it was really busy, we got through the line quick and with great service! Their different selections were great! I’ve tried their mango iitalian ice, the cannoli gelato and the ciacolate gelato and all have been great! Definitely recommend this gem!“

“Toasted coconut was delicious, and the serving size was plenty for one scoop. The shop is cute, didn't realize there were vegan options, that's cool. Definitely stuffed my face and tried to eat the ice cream before it melted. Pup got a small vanilla cup and a photo shoot.“

“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! “

“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! ??“

“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!!“

“Delicious homemade ice-cream! Great selection of flavors. Staff is welcoming and attentive, customer service is good. I am often visiting this place and like it so much! Prices are little bit high but it is worth it. Great location, highly recommended.“

“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 ?❤️“

“A great find, glad we tried it. The variety of flavors was impressive and all were very happy with their ice creams. I tried Oatmeal Cookie and Cookie Monster. There was a good amount of 'stuff' in my flavors and the ice cream itself was very creamy and flavorful. The prices were very fair and noticeably cheaper than nearby competitors. This will be our new spot. Staff was friendly too!“

“I grew up eating Carvel ice cream, as of yet I have not found an ice cream that compares to their soft serve and their delicious ice cream cakes...if you enjoy chocolate crunchies you will love the ice cream cakes which have vanilla on top crunchie layer in the middle and chocolate ice cream on the bottom. Plus every Wed. Is BOGO on soft serve ice cream sundaes!“

“Rita's fan for many years. Unfortunately the few around us closed down. Glad we found this one which is a few minutes away from our son's school. We almost always get the mango gelati (mango water ice with soft serve custard. They taste the same no matter which one you go to. The custard is very rich and smooth and it may not sound like a good combo but it's great when combined with mango ice. It also became our 4 year old's favorite dessert. He actually doesn't care much about ice cream but he likes Rita's. Staff is always nice. They have benches in front of the parking spot which is pretty smart.“

“This is one of the best ice cream in the area. I went today though and was a little unhappy for the girl helping me out was a little rude also I asked for cones and she put them in a cup and chucked them really hard into the bag (while the other girl was filling my bag) like veryyy unnecessarily hard.Also I understand why they wear gloves but if they touch money/cards with the gloves they have on then touch your cone that you are going to eat then wearing gloves are kind of pointless.. but once again the ice cream is delicious (especially the caramel pretzel)“

“My kids and I had such a great experience there! The owner and staff are super friendly, my kids love their Mother Earth flavor, and salty caramel coffee is my favorite along with cherry vanilla! Spotted all kinds of ice cream cake in the freezer, definitely will come back!“

“Service was quick and friendly, portions were small for about 10 dollars per person. The bathroom was a dirty mess, however staff cleaned it up promptly when notified.Parking: Large free parking lot right in front, connected to the mall plaza.Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly, good atmosphere and menu options for kids.Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with ramps and a flat sidewalk at the door.“

“The ice cream is really good, probably the best I have had in the area. I had the vanilla on s sugar cone and my wife had the vanilla/chocolate soft serve swirl. Besides the ice cream being great the staff is really nice. Can't wait for the indoor part to open.“

“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.“

“Great place, staff is friendly. Ordered my daughter's birthday cake here, the man taking the order was very patient with my daughter and her very exact wishes for her cake, lol. He listened, got the image she wanted and the cake turned out perfect. She was thrilled.“

“I have multiple frozen yogurt shops in my area, but I always find myself making the drive out to Sonny's. Very friendly and kind staff who always allow myself to try as many flavors as I would like. Yogurt is reasonably priced, and I never leave disappointed. I would highly recommend!“

“This is one of my favorite DQs in NJ. It has a cool vibe of a local shop where eating out by your car seems natural, even though NO outdoor seating is available.The service by the girls behind the counter is top notch and they check all the boxes with selection of DQ products. There is a bigger DQ on rt 23, but for me this is the best one in the area.“