50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Wood Ridge

“Love this location!! I'm not a big coffee drinker but this has become a frequently visited location for short breaks taken. This D&D is very clean, staff is friendly & there is not a lot of movement (customers). I think because of the location within Avalon at Westmont Station, traffic is very minimal and it is a peaceful place to enjoy coffee, food items. I particularly enjoy sitting on the comfortable sofa chairs.“

“Small little corner store on lower level of short hills mall. Can’t help but see the 20+ flavors available of chocolates. Plus fresh made gelato must of been about 15 flavors. I got the mango & strawberry in a cup. Lined with chocolate and nuts. Was awesome. Got to sample the milk chocolate as well. VERY GOOD…..“

“I had a fantastic experience! The store manager, was so attentive and cordial. I had no intention of buying anything and i ended up with a bunch of gelato and chocolate. Thank you, Devin!!

Parking: Easy to park. Its at the mall.“

“The best ice cream I have ever eaten!“

“The place was impeccable and the staff were the most genuine I've encountered in NYC (Hard to find kind and genuine staff) Laura Fabian and Henry were incredible attentive and detailed in their service. Thank you for such a lovely experience for something as simple as an ice cream. Will visit that location again!“

“The flavors are like no other. I would recommend to anyone who was a delicious dessert!“

“We happened by last Friday and I asked for a recommendation. I tried the cookies and caramel and it was the best ice cream I've had in a long time! I have thought about it multiple times since returning home from our trip! It's so good!☺️👏“

“The place is very beautiful, the ice creams are very delicious as well. The service is excellent, they are very friendly and they help you with whatever you need. Luisa one of the workers, is an excellent worker, she always serves you with the best attitude. I totally recommend this place if you’re looking to enjoy an ice cream with friends or family“

“Often local fruit sorbet from the union square greenmarket, such as Grape (fall), Strawberry, Berry Fruiti Di Bosco, and Apricot, seems more fresh and more natural. The traditional Italian Pistachio and Hazelnut are also very good, and all seem lower in sugar than other gelato and ice cream shops.“

“A must-visit shop for ice cream lovers! First of all, the best part is that there is a huge variety, from classic flavors to quirky and unique flavors. It's also fun to be able to choose your own toppings and create your own original sundae. The inside of the store is casual and comfortable, and the staff are friendly and provide good service. The prices are reasonable, so it's recommended to go and share with friends and family. This is an irresistible spot for those with a sweet tooth!“

“Small little corner store on lower level of short hills mall. Can’t help but see the 20+ flavors available of chocolates. Plus fresh made gelato must of been about 15 flavors. I got the mango & strawberry in a cup. Lined with chocolate and nuts. Was awesome. Got to sample the milk chocolate as well. VERY GOOD…..“

“My daughter is very picky with ice cream and saw a Facebook ad requesting we go. We went and ordered 4 different things in the hopes she’d eat something. She finished her entire ice cream and literally gave it a thumbs up. Usually she eats 1-2 bites and says she’s done. My 2 year old swapped between his and mine because he couldn’t decide what was better. My husband finished his first and doesn’t usually eat ice cream. We got strawberry sorbet, Greek yogurt, Belgium chocolate, chocolate hazelnut Oreo-one was made into a sandwich nothing but deliciousness!“

“Finally went & was not disappointed. Just the treat I needed 😋😛“

“We stopped in out of curiosity—just to see what they had—and ended up splitting two flavors of absolutely superb gelato! I started with a taste of walnut & fig (excellent), then we asked the server what his favorite flavors are. He said raspberry, which a lot of people pair with ferrero rocher. We chose raspberry as well as salted caramel, and loved every delicious taste of both flavors. It’s a tiny place, but well worth seeking it out.“

“All of the soft serve is amazing but i hella enjoyed their Woodside today! Ube with mochi and toasted coconut flakes was perfection!“

“Love it the area is so welcoming and we didn’t have to wait long they recommended items and helped us pick our options scratchatela was very good. Would definitely recommend“

“delicioso helado para adultos, el local, muy bueno.“

“A great ice cream shop open late to satisfy your munchies and late night sweet tooth cravings. I could not be happier with what i got, i think it was the strawberry cheesecake of some sort. It was really nice though, and they definitely do not skimp on the toppings!!“

“This is a beautiful, refreshing place with warm and friendly service. In short, a little sweet gem of Upper Manhattan. Definitely the best banana pudding I’ve ever had. I recommend that all sweet-tooths visit this lovely spot, as they have a wide variety of colorful desserts where you can’t decide which one is better than the other.“

“Excellent ice cream in a wide array flavors from the most conventional to surprising new ideas. Sparkling clean shop with professionally servers. Couldn’t have been more delighted with our visit.“

“great variety... loved the ice cream“

“You don’t have to travel to Italy 🇮🇹 to taste the best and authentic Italian gelato in the city. Venchi is my favorite place if I’m craving for something sweet. Great service with friendly staff. Highly recommended.“

“Place is awesome, and love their gelatos and sorbets. My mom loves the Fuji Apple flavored sorbet“

“The ice cream at Tipsy Scoop is amazing. Great flavors. I bought a flight and got to try 4 flavors all delicious. my favorite was the mango margarita sorbet. I definitely plan to go back.“

“Stopped by and had a strawberry green tea. Best of luck, guys.“

“A Mecca for every Sopranos fan

I had a milkshake that was really tasty and I also got a few onion rings from my colleague and they were really the best I've had so far?

Hope to get there again sometime ?“

“If I could rate higher than 5, I would! Peter is incredible, and Tina was super helpful. The ice cream is unreal, the bubble waffles with condensed milk on the side is a must. Don’t sleep on the ube ice cream. I went in thinking I was getting cookie dough Oreo and pivoted the second I tried the ube! Will definitely be back many more times in the future!“

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“Ice cream made with true passion and with a pinoy twist.“

“This place was that perfect sweet treat. Rolled ice cream and the pleasure of finding out they got 21+ ice cream was a blessing. I thoroughly enjoyed the ice cream and the little games the owner has on the side for you to enjoy yourselves if you bring company is even better.“

“My favorite sweet spot in town. They’ve added cookies to the menu and I’m so happy because I love a great cookie and they definitely deliver that. My favorite is the red velvet and I also love the chocolate chip. They make a speciality cookie monthly which always piques my interest. Their cookies are thick and delicious so definitely worth the price. I love their crepes as well and appreciate the fact that it comes with icecream. Friendly and fun here!“

“I like ube, the Filipino yam with an otherworldly purple color, sweet-earthy taste and burgeoning world-wide fame. And, I like taiyaki - the traditional Japanese pancake in the shape of the auspicious sea bream. Therefore, I would like to shake the hand of the capitalist GENIUS who dared to mate them into ONE, SINGLE sweet treat, the UBE TAIYAKI! It's BRILLIANT: symbolic of earth and sea, East Asian + South East Asian, former colonizer engulfing the oppressed.... well, maybe not that last one. Irregardless, why would they do something so controversial, yet so brave? Friends, for OUR benefit. So grab one immediately, it's SOBRANG oishii!“

“This is the only reason I visit Chelsea Market when I am in town.“

“Always a must whenever visiting the city! A person with a peanut allergies dream! Today we stopped by but the shop was closed for a private event, no worries tho because they served us our ice cream right outside in our car!! Felt so special and the kids were super excited!“

“Had some cravings to eat something cold, Was here to get icecream. The quantity and quality of the ice cream stands out. Pretty much satisfied with the delicacy and flavors of the ice creams. Ambience was good and service was so impressive the guy handled the crowd in a subtle way.“

“Was tired and saw perfect location of this shop in times sq. I wanted vegan but have only had tubs not in person. The first girl let me try flavors and then the cashier guy answered some questions. Both were nice and quick so 5 stars! I gave 4 for atmosphere because its tiny and not space to sit or restroom for customers but otherwise Would go back.

Vegetarian options: Have vegan options some of vegan options have like peanut butter or bread/pudding so have to check options for gluten free or nut free

Kid-friendliness: Ice cream is always kid friendly :)“

“This place has long lines on sunny weekends, so I decided to try it on a weekday night. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of flavors. I tried the coconut and the pineapple. Both were good.“

“My only complaint is that the lone worker today, when I was paying with a credit card (without tap) took my card and tried to use tap. Before she took my card I was going to put it into the card processor. When I pointed out that it doesn’t have tap, she (2x’s) typed my card information into the register screen and it was declined (plenty of credit was available because I got gas with it shortly after). I then used my debit card which she just took from me and again tried to use tap (again not a feature on that card either). She was finally able to put my card information for the debit card and it went through. If she had let me put my card in in the first place there would have been no problem with the original transaction attempt. I feel some of the staff might need better/more training on using the register.“

“This store is sooo cute and the chocolate is amazing. I like chocolate with nocciolo and it is very good there. Easy to get gifts, and staff super friendly and helpful.“

“We were thoroughly satisfied with our chocolate milkshake and we requested marshmallows and Nutella on it; it was very good. The place is quite busy on Christmas night. The owner, Rashad seems very nice and was working hard.“

“The Best burguer i tasted 😍“

“Saw this on grubhub and since it was close by, decided to visit. Both burger and milkshake were excellent and done perfectly for my taste. Total cost was pretty good value and the space was clean and comfortable. Only drawback was that it was pretty busy, so order took a while and also I can see it might be difficult to get a seat during peak hours. Good thing most people are in and out pretty quickly. Also, there was a credit card processing fee if you choose to pay by card, which I thought was a bit uncommon in NY..“

“Peppermint ice cream. Yummy!“

“Great gelato! The flavors were very good and the gelato was delicious. The service was a little strange and not too welcoming, and they hesitantly gave me a sample. Other than that, great place and definitely recommend it.

Vegetarian options: Most all vegetarian

Parking: Parking garage of the mall, about $1/hour

Kid-friendliness: Kids love ice cream

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs“

“Applegate Farms is a throwback of the old ice cream barns of the past. The service is good but the ice cream ? ? is fantastic and that's why people come back. If you're ever in Montclair NJ, stop by Applegate Farms you won't regret it ?“

“Small place, but the rolled ice cream is amazing… I’ve never had anything like it anywhere else. If your in the neighborhood you should definitely try some

Kid-friendliness: Can watch them make your ice cream, your kids won’t be bored for a second“

“WOW!!! It really exceeded my expectations, the product is of the highest quality, you can tell when you see it, smell it and taste it! It has been one of the best Gelato experiences I have ever had.
The star here is “Waffle Sticks”!!! I ordered it with Salted Caramel Gelato, Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream and a Pistachio Macaron Gelato. Those Waffle Sticks are PERFECT!!! I definitely recommend it and will return!

They speak Spanish too!“

“It’s so exciting to find an all vegan ice cream place, and I think the actual ice cream presentation is unique! You can pre-select from their options of soft-serve, crumb coating and sauce combinations or create your own.

I got the chocolate peanut butter pretzel cone with sweet cream ice cream. One thing that’s cool is that before putting soft serve in the cone, they put some of the sauces and topping, so once you eat the top of the cone, you can still get all those flavors. Then once the soft serve is in the cone, it’s covered in the coating of your choice (pretzel for me), and the sauces were drizzled on top. The way sauces were done for this one was a bit messy to eat, but super delicious. I loved the texture the pretzel coating added!

The price was also reasonable in terms of what ice cream sundaes cost in NYC.

The shop itself is small, and there’s only 3 stools inside. Because my cone was messy, I don’t think I’d want to try and walk with it, so I was happy I came during a less busy time and was able to get a stool. Also, the only way to order is through a tablet, and while the employee working did communicate she was there to answer any questions about the menu, it was a slightly weird experience of having an employee be right there, but then typing in your order — but also maybe during busier times, the system is really beneficial ??‍♀️

Vegetarian options: All vegan ice cream“

“Amazing and delicious - you need to go here as soon as possible!!! Best ice cream!!“