50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Islip

“Best ice cream I ever had visited from NC!“

“Best ice cream in the game. The kids there are always awesome. Super friendly the ice cream has the perfect blend of ice and cream. It’s so creamy and icey that it just makes you so warm and fuzzy inside even though it’s cold. Love cold stone. Speshally this spot for real for real.“

“Absolutely delicious ice cream and great service! We arrived close to closing and the owner was nothing but gracious , it was much appreciated!“

“Best ice cream I ever had visited from NC!“

“Amazing Italian café !Charming, cozy and delicious!Great coffee, delicious gelatos, great atmosphere and consistently top-notch quality Best gelatos ever and so many flavors to pick from 😍Dubai Chocolate gelato my favorite ❤️ The very friendly barista Justyna always make my latte soo good and pretty 😍 The owner Mike is always friendly and welcoming and he make you feel like family ,the rest of the stuff is supper friendly too ! Definitely recommended!!“

“As always they went above and beyond making my moms vision come true! When asked what type of wedding cake do I want— 1,000,000% ICE CREAM! Thank you for your beautiful and special touches! ♥️“

“Amazing staff! Never a wait. Every Ralph’s should be run like this one!“

“Unique and fun experience! Delicious ice cream and friendly workers! Will definitely be back!! Coram location“

“lovee!!!!“

“Ice cream seems to be fresh all the time. The ice cream sandwiches are filled.Some of the carvels don't fill them all the way.. The Carvel on portion road have icicles in theirs. Also , the people that run the carvel on middle country road , are very friendly.“

“We love Cosmos! Their food is great, ice cream is amazing and the staff are all so nice! We’ve even had a birthday party there and the kids had such a good time. :)“

“UnMAtched Soft Serve“

“Delicious and the best toppings!!! Always a special time with my granddaughter!🍨“

“If there was an option for ten stars, I'd rate this place ten stars across the board! EVERY time I go to this location in Bay Shore, I'm so impressed on how spotless the whole place is. The one lady & man (he's usually in the back unless a few customers come in) that are always there are so nice. The lady is constantly cleaning up after herself after everything she makes. You can see that they work hard & appreciate the business. They give excellent customer service & I HIGHLY recommend this Carvel!



Parking: Because there are other merchants in the same plaza, parking isn't always so good.“

“This store is the best of the best I’ve been to many Carvel‘s and this one is courteous help you whatever you need always fills too to the max. They don’t short change you I went to one on you Road cheated me out of three dollars. These are honest people that are hard-working and just always go out of their way to help you“

“Great place for Ice treats“

“I did a take out order at the East Islip location. The food was good but the super melts do not seem to have much meat on them like they use to. If the prices are going up with less portions that’s going to be a problem for Friendly’s. I would hate to see them go out of business because I love Friendlys too!!“

“it is a carvel that gets a great bit of traffic so everything is always nice and fresh.“

“I absolutely love swirls and twirls. I come here every week and their prices are so reasonable. So many flavors and toppings to choose from. My favorite part is how clean everything thing is and how lovely the staff is. I would definitely recommend!“

“Fun visit getting ice cream and candy! Very pleasant and helpful staff! We will be back!“

“I can’t say enough good things about Kool Kat Ice Cream Truck! I reached out to treat my daughter and her friends at her small school, and while other places turned me down because it was a small order, Kool Kat happily said yes. They made these kids so unbelievably happy! The man who came was incredibly kind and patient, taking the time to make sure every child got exactly what they wanted. All of the teachers and staff kept thanking me and raving about how wonderful he was. Such a simple gesture turned into a really special memory for the kids thanks to Kool Kat. Highly recommend!“

“good burger. clean. friendly. nobody annoyed me. that's a miracle“

“Always love going to Ralph’s. It’s my favorite dessert shop when I want something light. Been going here for over a decade. Glad it’s still around even after so long.

I usually get the strawberry, cotton candy, or recently the green apple flavor! The large is more than enough but medium is perfectly fine.“

“They have false advertising on 10% on the wall and then refuse to give it. Otherwise they are fine“

“I stopped in for ice cream, and my card kept getting declined, despite there being plenty of money on it. I kept asking the girls to scan the card at the top of the POS machine, and they kept telling me they cannot scan the card until the card was entered into the machine three times. I have never encountered this before.I really think there is a mistake, because the scan option was implemented to protect consumers from having to enter or swipe their cards at a POS machine. I never scan my card at retail establishments anymore; I always scan my card at the top of the machine, and my payment is always accepted. I am never told I need to enter my card three times before scanning.It ends up some lovely woman paid for my ice cream anyway, which I am highly appreciative of.“

“Wow!! Joe made this beautiful cake for my daughters 12th birthday. He took the time to call before making it to ensure we would have a perfect cake which was impressive. I grew up going to carvel in Hauppauge and now my kids get to enjoy the experience as well. Delicious and Fresh as always. Thank You!!!“

“Very nice people and good food.“

“Great place“

“Always a fun time with the kids Ice cream is great Just get shocked when the total $$$$$ comes“

“A very charming shop. In town for work and decided to go for a treat. Banana cream ice and peanut butter and jelly ice were the best I’ve had. I’m a stickler with banana flavored items and it is most definitely made with fresh bananas without any artificial flavors or colors. The owner was very pleasant and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend to anyone in town or passing through! Bring cash-it’s absolutely worth it!“

“The best vegan ice cream❤️“

“What an amazing experience dealing with Michelle to customize my daughters birthday cake. The patience this women had between my 10yr old ideas and placement on everything was amazing! Thank you for making this an easy step for me.
I will update review when I pick up my cake“

“Been going to Scoops for years! Great ice cream... friendly staff... a must do when visiting Ocean Beach!“

“We had our daughter’s 3rd birthday here this past weekend. The party was flawless and stress free. Alicia was so accommodating from the moment I inquired up until the very end of our party. We did not feel rushed, the place was so clean, the staff were wonderful and put up our decorations for us! Five stars!“

“So So So yummy! Just stopped by with our girls and one of our daughter’s friends and this hit the spot (a little before dinner treat 😉) for us all!! Between the 7 of us, we got lots of different flavors and every single one was delicious. Not only is this place so sweet, adorable and quaint, the two girls working were so so kind and accommodating. I know for sure this will be one of our favorite places to come for a sweet & yummy treat throughout the summer!! 😋☀️“

“The best vegan ice cream❤️“

“Absolutely loved our visit to Häagen-Dazs! The staff were super friendly and helpful — shoutout to ZIYA for her excellent service! Every item we tried was amazing: the berry smoothie was refreshing, and the sundaes were beautifully made and full of flavor. The whipped cream was perfectly fluffy, the toppings were generous, and everything looked as good as it tasted. Highly recommend stopping by for a sweet treat and great service. We’ll definitely be back! 🍦🍒🍓🍫🍌“

“There’s nothing like a Ralph’s Italian ice to satisfy that craving. The problem is that there are too many flavors to choose from and they all are soooooo goood.“

“Great“

“Good location both for driving and walking. There's enough parking in the back and on street that it shouldn't be an issue.The ices are what you'd expect from any Ralphs.The service was good although when I went there was only one girl working but luckily it wasn't busy.“

“Had lunch with my girlfriend yesterday and the food was incredible! Service was fast and professional and the restaurant was clean! Would highly recommend“

“Everything I’ve tried here has been amazing! They even make their own ice cream, which you definitely need to try. The staff are super friendly, and the owners are right there running the place themselves. It’s a true family business and honestly just perfect.“

“Always happy to go there. Staff is always helpful and nice.“

“This place has great service and great variety. People who claim that the employees are not wearing gloves needs something to do with their lives the employees are not touching the ice with their hands, they use scoops. Complain about something legit.“

“We love their delicious and healthy acai bowls!“

“Love love love Ralph's! All of them. This location had great staff, and service.
Hands down the BEST softserve. And if you've never had Italian ices, let this be the place you try them. So many flavor options, made so smooth and delicious.
And absolutely go for Twister tuesday - buy one get one free 🥳“

“They keep a pretty large staff on hand. And they still get busy with a line to or past the door. Come at a smart time and your in and out. The ice cream is great and the workers put the effort in. All the cold stones are good but I keep coming to this one“

“I arrived at insomnia cookies in Babylon. It was in the aftermath of the St Patrick’s day parade. It was very very busy, however they took our order very quickly. I was waiting for my cookies for quite a while due to the volume of customers within. I didn’t mind the long wait, I had myself a beautiful date with me, however, the manager, I believe he was the manager, took this very seriously and provided me with 5 FREE red velvet cookies in compensation for my wait time. I didn’t even have to about the wait. He just saw that I was here waiting for a long time and took it upon himself to make it right. You don’t see that sort of thing a lot in today’s world. My first bite was heaven. I’m not not normally a fan of red velvet, but free is for me, so I gave it a shot. 12/10 if I could rate above 5 stars I would. If you’re thinking about taking walk down to this cookie parlor; think no more, and get yourself a couple of these exceptional cookies. Amazing service, amazing flavor.“

“Excellent customer service. I have been going there for the past two months at least 5 times per week. Never a problem.

Dietary restrictions: They have non dairy (oat milk) soft serve and hard ice cream.

Parking: It's in a shopping complex.“

“🍨 A Sweet Gem in Babylon Village — A Heartfelt Review

If you’re in Babylon Village, nearby areas or even in a different state and craving something sweet, Kilwins is an absolute must-visit.

The vibe is classic and nostalgic — bright, clean, and inviting — and the smell of fresh waffle cones and chocolate alone is worth stopping in for. The ice cream is super creamy with generous portions, perfect whether you’re a traditional vanilla/chocolate person or someone who likes trying new flavors.

Handcrafted Fudge & the Dubai Twist….!

Now let’s talk about the fudge, because it’s next-level. Everything is made fresh, and you can actually see the care that goes into it. The Dubai fudge is the star of the show — rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced with pistachio flavors and texture. Easily the best fudge option in the store and honestly one of the best I’ve had anywhere.

Service is very friendly and welcoming, even during busy hours, and the whole experience feels genuinely enjoyable rather than rushed.

Kudos to the owners (Teja and Mani) for investing in the local community and raising the bar for dessert spots in Babylon. This place is already becoming a favorite for families, friends, and visitors alike.

Great spot for families, date nights, or just treating yourself after a walk around the village. If you love ice cream, chocolate, or fudge — this place delivers on all fronts.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“