50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Garden City

“I recently bought the Earl Grey Tea and Berry Cornbread at my local Kroger store and was blown away! The richness and the flavor profiles were out of this world, especially the latter flavor of the two. It’s dangerous to know the Kroger store is only five minutes from my house. I’ll definitely be trying other flavors.“

“After ordering the stores internet went down and I didn’t have cash to pay. We tried doing an online order so I could pay for my food but that didn’t work either. I guess their internet was down. To my surprise, The worker was kind enough to give me the food without charge!! I’ve ordered food from here before, which is excellent and will continue to do so because of their generous hospitality. I will also pay it forward next time I’m at this restaurant!“

“The shop is clean, presentation is good and workers are nice. I would have liked to see more fresh cut fruit available as toppings. For flavors, I had the pistachio, Italian tart and white chocolate mousse. The pistachio was the best out of the three. Growing up, my mom and I would get the white chocolate mousse at a local TCBY and it was the best. This did not taste like I remembered which was a little disappointing, but I am referring to over twenty years ago. I wouldn’t be surprised if they changed the recipe.“

“Sometimes I crave ice cream when I'm drunk or hungover. And so I come here and try to act normal and get myself a double scoop. Sobers me right up. Lol. The employees are always nice and friendly and the ice cream is always just the way I like it.“

“Delicious and fresh food very happy“

“Red mango is always a delicious and healthy treat for me. Their standard is consistent and that's what makes me go over and over again.“

“I always have came to this cold stone, I never felt sparked to write an review until yesterday. It was a nice Friday busy night as expected for an ice cream place so granted the line was long. There were three people working in the front and they were all so pleasant, the girl who helped served me looked new because she asked questions to the others. They jumped up to help her, it was nice to see an environment where kids look happy to work. The young lady who was new served me. She was very nice kept a smile on her face, and added things no problem upon request. This place has upped their customer service. Love it.“

“Place was spotless, vibe and setting perfect for ice cream and owner and help were great as well as the ice cream cups donur ice cream and all the trimmings to choose.“

“My kids and I love their Ice Cream with fresh fruit.“

“Guys, I have to share my experience at Let's Roll because it was wonderful. I don't really like ice cream (i know, that's crazy right?), but my husband and my kids always go to this place so I decided to try it. It's a super friendly place that's owned by a wonderful couple (Craig & Giselle, I think? I don't really know if that's how she spells it), but I never wanted to try the ice cream. Except today. I tried the passion fruit flavor - and my God, there's nothing like it! You really have to taste it - it's so yummy. And besides, the place is super family-friendly, with super nice people, such positive energy. I will be back soon. 5 stars for Let's Roll in Merrick!“

“Brown butter cookie dough is a must.“

“delicious...variety...love this place“

“My daughter and I happened upon this place and we were so happy we did! Chris (not sure if he was the owner or not) was super helpful since we have food allergies. He made my daughter a cotton candy milkshake which she absolutely devoured. I had a flavored coffee which was delicious. From the black and white checkered floor to the murals on the walls, the vintage looking tables and chairs to the fun gelato display case (which was nice and low for little ones to be able to choose from) the decorated garage door which let in so much light to the retro cola display fridge, everything was so well thought out and just a lot of fun. Kudos to them for a really great place, definitely go visit!“

“Chesler was a Great worker he hooked me up with ice cream. Best guy ever best ice cream worker I ever saw. He goes out of his way to help the customers. It really makes me Happy I would 100% give them pay raise. If I were his manager all the best to him. Best guy I ever met. He’s extraordinary.“

“Delicious & Excellent food allergy information! Highly recommend.“

“Gino was patient and took the time to explain to us all the different packages, in preparation for our wedding. After learning that my fiancé and I are both first responders, Gino extended his support and professionalism to us even more so! We are both looking forward to having him cater the dessert portion of our wedding, in addition to creating an unforgettable experience! Dolce and Gelato is the way to go!! Bravissimi!“

“The best Carvel in the area ! What makes it the best is that they definitely have the friendliest staff. And they keep the place super clean. I take my daughter there at least once a week after her gymnastics class and on more than one occasion have been shown appreciation for our loyalty.“

“Yummy ice cream, the pistachio, chocolate, vanilla, coffee and dolce de leche was 💣“

“love this place makes what ever you want“

“Only Rare NYC is definitely a spot worth checking out. The ice cream is amazing, but what really stood out to me was the experience and customer service. The owner, Jarred Carter, is a great guy and you can tell he genuinely cares about his customers and the quality of his business. Everything feels welcoming and authentic. If you’re in NYC and looking for a great ice cream spot, I highly recommend showing Only Rare some love. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Very nice cookies that taste splendid! However the staff could be a little more enthusiastic (referring to the ones that have worked there for a while, I get it can be tiring to put on a smiley face for each customer that walks in, but you are getting paid to do it and it makes their experience 10x better!). So, there are many new employees who are very welcoming and kind!“

“Is so great guys should try it u be amazed“

“Fahad was so amazing from the moment i walked into the store he greeted me and was very attentive and helpful. The customer service is beyond amazing and the store is very clean. This is best cold stone i have been to and its my first time coming to this location. Extremely big and nice and omg it has chairs if you want to sit and have your ice cream. I do recommend visiting this location you won’t be disappointed.“

“Great local frozen yogurt spot. We appreciate that there are always sugar-free flavors available. And usually a dairy free option. Most yogurt places around us only offer no sugar added, and are limited to one flavor if available. There also are sugar-free and gluten-free muffins. The scones are amazing. And there’s a bunch of frozen bagel options, cookies and brownies available. Plenty of toppings, for sugar-free they have chocolate chip chips and hot fudge. There’s also indoor and outdoor seating. Staff is friendly, fast and helpful.“

“This 16 Handles location is always a great experience! The store is spotless, and the friendly staff create such a warm, welcoming environment-especially with kids. I really appreciate how clearly everything is labeled, from which toppings are kosher to what allergens are present, making it easy to eat here with confidence. Highly recommend!“

“Had an amazing time at Carvel in West Hempstead! 💯 The staff was exceptional and made my visit even more enjoyable. 👏 Their customer service is on point! #GreatStaff #FriendlyService The ice cream flavors at Carvel are to die for! 😍 They have a fantastic selection, including some new flavors that blew me away. 🍨 And the best part is, their classic flavors are still as delicious as ever. #NewFlavors #DeliciousClassics The location of Carvel across from Echo Park is simply perfect. 🌳 The ambiance is lovely, and you can enjoy your ice cream while taking in the scenic views. 🌞 Definitely a spot worth checking out! #GreatLocation #ScenicViews If you're in West Hempstead, #Carvel is a must-visit destination! 🙌 You won't be disappointed with their amazing staff, mouthwatering flavors, and the overall experience. Make sure to indulge in their scrumptious ice cream creations. 🍦 Your taste buds will thank you! #MustVisit #IceCreamDelight Which Ice 🍨 Cream 🍦Flavors do you like best?“

“First time trying froyo and had such an amazing time. I was greeted by a friendly staff at the front desk. He was very helpful in explaining explaining to me the process on how you get your froyo. The flavors seemed endless which was awesome and they tasted just as good as they look.“

“Was very good. My grandson enjoyed his sundee. Nice and clean and very friendly“

“Amazing gelato. Highly recommend 🍨 😍🍧 😍“

“Gelato was delicious. My daughter had the Matcha soft-serve ice cream ($9) and loved it. I had the Apple Pie gelato. It had chunks of apple in it and was good ($10 for a medium size cup). Place has a small space where about five people could sit. It’s more of a grab and go spot. I took off one star because it’s a bit pricey. Staff was super nice.“

“It was a Dream for my daughter come true, waiting 1 Hour to have to Cookies.

Dietary restrictions: A lot of Sugar in it of corse.

Kid-friendliness: Only children Inside

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Great ices! Mango is my favorite❣️“

“I recently bought the Earl Grey Tea and Berry Cornbread at my local Kroger store and was blown away! The richness and the flavor profiles were out of this world, especially the latter flavor of the two. It’s dangerous to know the Kroger store is only five minutes from my house. I’ll definitely be trying other flavors.“

“It was my first time going to Ralph's Italian Ices and Ice Cream, and I absolutely loved it. They have a variety of flavors (over 100 of them!), and no matter what you get, whether a twister, sundae, or iceberg, you are always in for a delicious treat. Customer service was great! I will return, for more.“

“The Bellmore Carvel is very special. The amount of love and care put into my son's birthday cake exceeded my expectations. Amanda is so talented and you can tell she is passionate about designing cakes. She even called me personally to ask if she could alter the cake a bit from the image I provided. It came out a million times better than the image! Thank you, I will only be ordering from you guys in the future!“

“In summer comes I wish to go there so badly“

“i come here after work with my fiance. their palletas are so yummy! i get them every time i visit. i cant wait to eat more of their multiple flavors of palletas and try more items from the menu. very clean place and nice attentive employees“

“Love this place. David is the best and his cakes are always great. I can go to a Baskin Robbins closer to my house but we love this place so much, it's worth the extra time it takes to get there. Btw, thanks David for Jackson's birthday cake. He LOVED it. =D“

“This location has been excellent since my first time arriving here I came from Georgia to visit my mother and she sent me here to get some ice cream and from the first time I met the wonderful staff at this establishment I can't stop coming back! Although I only spent six weeks in New York it was worth my time I came to this location so much in the last 6 weeks I know I must have put on at least 20 extra pounds and it's not the ice cream that I love it's the staff here Samantha is amazing she really knows customer service she really knows how to be hospitable the ice cream is good but it's the people that made it even better. The other extraordinary woman here is a woman by the name of Diana I believe it was. She works in the cinnabon area and you can see her heart and her love in the way that she treats the customers I was sitting there eating ice cream one day and I watched how she just went above and beyond making the customer feel welcomed in this establishment. They have come to know me because I come here buying ice cream for my mother all the time and they even remember and they always ask about her it's beyond just a store it's almost like coming to see friends. Make it your business to stop at this location it is very much worth it the music is always excellent here it always has a great atmosphere.
This store should be a model to all the other Carvel locations out there on how you should treat your customers please utilize the staff to train other locations it will be well worth the time all of the people that are here are leaders and teammates and I've come to really like them and love them.“

“We came just as they were locking up for the night. The owner saw us walking away and called us back to the store, staying later just to assist us. He was super nice and let us try as many flavors as we wanted before making us a sundae and a water ice. Everything tasted so good! 10/10 experience and will be back soon!“

“Oh my god, I love coming here. They have the best frozen yogurt here with amazing toppings. The place is ALWAYS clean and it’s definitely worth the price. The best flavor in my opinion was the pomegranate raspberries. The workers are always polite and clean up the place. They have cute thermal spoons too definitely 10/10“

“So good!!! I won a giveaway and picked these up today!!! Definitely recommend!!“

“I always love coming here and would get my ice cream. They’ve even accommodated me when I got there super close to closing time. Saw that they make cakes and was so happy I decided to get my birthday cake from them this year! It was delicious. My whole family loved it. Some went for seconds. Couldn’t recommend them again. Next birthday cake will be from them! lol. I had the Oreo & strawberry cheesecake with Oreo crunch in between.“

“Yummy ice cream, the pistachio, chocolate, vanilla, coffee and dolce de leche was 💣“

“Amazing ice cream and amazing workers and owners!!! Definitely stop in and try“

“***** (Five Star) Review - The hubby and I love the Hicksville Sweet Shop! It is such a warm and welcoming restaurant/ice cream shop – were everyone knows your name! We reserved a table for Valentines Day and had a wonderful meal consisting of crab cakes, fried shrimp, French fries, vegetables and, for dessert, fresh homemade strawberry shortcake – reservations are rarely needed! Homemade ice cream and chocolates are also delicious! I can honestly say I never had a bad meal at the Hicksville Sweet Shop! Thank you Eva, Phil, Harry, Walter, Alma, Jeannie & Clair❤️e!“

“Love the new flavor, Nutella!“

“I found my new favorite spot to go after date night, absolutely phenomenal! The shop is clean and inviting, and Leo behind the counter made the experience memorable with his friendly, upbeat service. I ordered vanilla with Reese's. Generous mix-ins, great customer service, and a warm atmosphere make this place a must-visit. Highly recommend“

“First time trying one of their sundaes and I must say, I was not disappointed. The prices are very reasonable, and the customer service was top-tier. However one co-worker stood out, Pam. She was very friendly and made my sundae amazing considering they just recently dropped this specific flavor.“

“Highly recommend!!! Amazing flavors and so many it’s hard to decide. Owner is so friendly and let my kids try many flavors. Reasonably priced too. We will definitely be back!!! 🍦“