50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Rockaway Beach

“Wonderful time such a calm relaxing area,“

“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.“

“Do not miss this place! Great food, great energy, thoughtful and kind staff, delicious wines and araks from the Levant, creative flavors, authentic food but with unexpected twists that made everything stand out. I would eat here again and again if we lived nearby. Good energy and vibes even on a weeknight.“

“Tasty ice cream flavors and friendly service. Plus a fun atmosphere overall !!!“

“Delicious and so happy they have vegan coconut so my whole family can enjoy!“

“Wow. Brand new, friendly, great business in a great neighborhood, Prospect Lefferts Garden. Would have been great if it was just good, but omg it is honestly the BEST ice cream I’ve had in Brooklyn. Awesome, creative new flavors every week. Yesterday’s was malted ice cream with chopped malted-milk balls. Also mint ice cream made with mint leaves. Another made with honey that also had some chili heat (forgot the name)—all amazing. Go now before you can’t get in.“

“I had the the A-La-Mood warm lava cake with 2 scoops of ice cream(Better Pecan & Vanilla) yummy. Be ready to be indecisive because all flavors are delish. You’ll want order a few scoops🍦🍨❤️😋“

“Ofc when I’m in NYC I have to make a stop at cafe panna. I’ve been to the other location and was my first time in the Brooklyn one.

Got their straciatella and red flag with their panna and graham crumble on top (trust these are the best classic flavors) Perfectly creamy, amazing flavor for both scoops, no complaints. I actually prefer this location to the other one since there’s indoor seating and AC which was a lifesaver in the heatwave 🙌🏻“

“Great ice cream with really unique flavors. Pricing is also pretty decent. The only hang up is the extremely long lines. While the wait time is annoying and would have made this rating 3-4 stars, I have noticed the lovely Spanish lady on Saturday is pretty quick and does her best to serve everyone in a timely manner. Even with it being as busy as it is she always pleasant and wears a smile.“

“Some of the best things i have ever eatten, the ice cream blew my mind. Me and everyone i went with said it wad the best ice cream we ever had, and we dont say that lightly. You can tell everything is made with love. And the service is also amazing. Me and my girlfriend are addicted.“

“Delicious yogurt great atmosphere ❤️“

“I love this place and am sure to take my friends here whenever they visit. The tacos are probably the best in New York. Very authentic Mexican. The staff is always so kind and welcoming. The restaurant is very clean and the colors are beautiful.“

“Went for brunch! The food was fantastic..especially the roasted potatoes and banana bread. The staff was so friendly!! Loved it!“

“Good cakes and very friendly staff.“

“Best ice cream and desserts ever!!!“

“This is a nice place, which is a combination of soft, serve ice cream, gelato, and Boba tea. Interesting flavors like tarot, Ube and Matcha . Clean facilities.. reasonably priced.. nice staff. Public restroom. Card payments are accept accepted. Parking on the street is available . Give this place to drive in the area. We will definitely be going back.“

“Absolutely the best ice cream I've had in Brooklyn. So far, we've tried grape nut, guava, and Irish moss. All amazing. Are the staff going to gush over you? Maybe not, but they will give you excellent homemade ice cream at a very reasonable price and in a decent size. The guava tastes like fresh guava, and the Irish moss tastes like Christmas: so good.“

“Best ice cream in Brooklyn. Both the boozy variety and the family friendly options.“

“The best ice cream shop in Brooklyn! The atmosphere is wonderful and Kate, the owner, is absolutely amazing. The Screen Door is truly a gem.“

“Its such a clean place,with delicious flavors and awesome staff�����. I always recommend it too my friends.“

“Amazing gelato. Highly recommend 🍨 😍🍧 😍“

“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.“

“My daughter had been talking about this place for a while, so I finally took her yesterday to get a sno cone. I was surprised to see a line outside on the pavement. At first, I thought we were going to someone's house where they sold sno cones from outside! Wasnt expecting a crowd lol!

I was skeptical at first, but the moment I tasted the guava-flavored sno cone, I was instantly transported back home, eating sno cones on the streets. It was incredibly nostalgic and absolutely delicious.

I also tried the plantain chips, but they weren't really my favorite.“

“Great store with fantastic service to soothe your sweet tooth! They have great daily specials. And as an adult, it’s always fun to indulge in your desire for a Fudgie The Whale cake because your heart desires it. Special shout out to Marlene whose service was spectacular!“

“This is by far the best juice bar in this side of Brooklyn! They have really good smoothies, I love their island roots signature smoothie it has a really smooth texture and it tastes really good.
Marcia is always very friendly and welcoming. I definitely recommend visiting this juice bar.“

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

“Had a great experience at the Lynbrook TCBY store! Brad, the friendly staff member behind the counter, went above and beyond to make our visit special. He kindly offered us samples of any flavor we wanted, which helped us decide on the perfect frozen yogurts. His warm smile and excellent customer service made my lunch break even sweeter. I met up with my wife and daughter there, and Brad made sure we felt welcome and taken care of. If you're lucky enough to catch him on Tuesdays or Thursdays (his days in the store), make sure to say hi - you won't be disappointed!“

“All I can say is…AMAZING! Absolute BEST ice cream place around, hands down. Definitely going back again and again.“

“the original one and only ice cream Italian ice stand way before Luigi way before Guido's a local favorite quality products made fresh“

“The ice cream is excellent, and my wife and I really enjoy coming here. The only downside is that the atmosphere can sometimes feel uncomfortable because the owner is frequently present and seems somewhat stern with employees. It may just be his management style, but it can affect the overall customer experience. The product is great, though, and that’s why we keep coming back.“

“HI, EDDIES IS BY FAR THE BEST ICE CREAM SHOP IN ALL OF NYC!! NOTHING COMPARES, NOTHING. THE FLAVORS ARE SPOT ON, GENEROUS PORTIONS, GREAT STAFF. NO WONDER ITS BEEN OPEN FOR 100 YEARS. WENT TO ICE CREAM SHOPS IN MANHATTAN, GOOD ICE CREAM BUT NOTHING LIKE EDDIES!! A DEFINATE MUST VISIT FOR ANY ONE, JUST CALL BEFORE GOING TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE OPEN, SOMETIMES HAS STRANGE HOURS. BUT WELL WORTH A VISIT, I GIVE IT TEN STARS!!!!“

“The ice cream is excellent, but they need to bring back bread and roses. ;)“

“I rarely follow any suggestion or trend I see on TikTok but I was scrolling the other night and came across an influencer review of Dolly's Ice and immediately knew I'd drive 25 minutes for it. I'm 7.5 months pregnant so my need for a sweet treat made me okay with giving up my spot.

I got a Rainbow Cookie and Black Cherry Cheesecake and my husband got Chocolate Waffle Cone (not exact title) and we were blown away. It was sweet but so creamy and natural tasting that it just blew me away. Never had anything like it - and I'm not an icey person! Its been 3 days and Im still thinking about it.

Good job on marketing guys. I am sooo happy I got to try your amazing product and looking forward to coming back with my little one.“

“very nice staff,love the milkshakes here!“

“This ice cream BLEW MY MIND!!! Wow. What a local gem. I got the caramel-fried pecan peach cornbread flavor and the blueberry cobbler lemon flavor — HIGHLY recommend both!!! Finished them before I could remember to take a photo! Probably the best ice cream I've ever had. Wow. I can't wait to come back as many times as possible this summer!“

“I live in Toronto and was looking for a gift for my orthodox friend who lives in Crown Heights. I was referred to this business and I’m very happy with my experience. They made it very easy to order my selection of nuts and the presentation was beautiful. We communicated over WhatsApp and a phone call and the process was very easy. They were also very accommodating in terms of my friend’s food preferences. I’m so happy that I was referred to this business.“

“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.“

“Sweet Expressions is pure happiness in dessert form 😋🍦 From the moment you walk in, you’re hit with options—smooth, creamy soft serve in classic vanilla 🤍 and chocolate 🍫, plus a stacked lineup of hard ice cream flavors 🍨🤯 It’s impossible to choose just one. They don’t stop at ice cream either—Razzles 🍬, hot coffee ☕, iced coffee ❄️☕, and lattes 🤎 make it a perfect all-day spot. Need something to take home? They’ve got birthday cakes 🎂, candies 🍭🍫, and other sweet goodies ready to go. Perfect for a treat, a gift, or just hanging out with friends. 😎✨ Absolute gem!“

“This place has it all such an amazing assortment of freshly made treats. They also have shakes, frozen, yogurts, and toppings galore. I always pass with my family as my kids love the frozen yogurt and the self serve that they can make their own delicious Sunday. I suggest you stop by give the place a try if you haven’t been there before. Thanks for reading my review you could also give me a follow on Facebook.“

“At first I thought my wife poisoned me.... And than it slowly dawned on me that it was probably fruity yummy from.earlier... but my God it was delicious! The whole time I was doubled over and writhing in pain all I could think about was the vanilla flavored yogurt with the m&m sprinkles. It really burns!!.... I can't wait to go back again and get myself another yogurt.... As soon as I'm able to walk.“

“Fruitti Yummi frozen yogurt is sooo good. There aren’t a large variety of fro-yo flavors, but they have all the solid ones here, and a large array of toppings.It is a self-serve location (and they’re covid conscious), providing you with gloves and hand sanitizer to use before serving yourself. I liked that, it made you feel as though the establishment cares about keeping covid at bay.The place is squeaky clean by the way. Everything is tidy, the machines are clean (been to some spots with dirty ones), and the area for toppings was so perfectly organized that me and my boyfriend barely wanted to touch it lol.There was one young lady at the register over-seeing everything, who gave us a friendly greeting when we came in, so that was nice.Other than that there’s not too much to say about a frozen yogurt spot, but this is definitely one of the better locations. You can tell the difference in the quality of flavor, so I highly recommend stopping by.“

“As a dog mom, I normally avoid taking my dog inside restaurants or places serving food out of respect for others. Usually, I leave him by the door or quickly put my head inside to place my order.

What happened here completely changed my experience.

Your staff immediately came to the front, welcomed both of us with kindness, and explained that everything was covered and that my dog was absolutely welcome inside. The amount of love and warmth they showed him honestly meant more than I can explain.

In a world where small acts of kindness can make such a big difference, this was one of those moments I’ll always remember.

Thank you for making me feel welcomed, comfortable, and appreciated. Because of how your staff treated us, this has officially become my go-to ice cream shop. The ice cream was great, but the kindness is what will keep me coming back ❤“

“Great Mexican treat!! ♥️ Los busqué de un video y vine a apoyar!“

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

“Workers are kind of awkward cuz they're all teens except for the manager, which is okay.
The ice cream is amazing though. And they piled that stuff on. I couldn't finish it and it took me half an hour to even get halfway through it.
I ordered a small vanilla cup with no toppings.
It's far cheaper than Cold Stone Creamery and almost has the same aspects.
If you loved Mr. Softee's ice cream growing up, those ice cream trucks always going around the block, than this ice cream is for you.“

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“There is not much that differentiates one carvel from another product-wise. However, the awesome customer service and friendly staff is what makes this one shine. We have a peanut allergy in the family and have never had an issue either.They also do a phenomenal job decorating cakes. 10/10 would recommend :)“

“The young woman behind the counter is absolutely amazing!! Then we tasted the fun and exciting sweet treat with fresh mango, tamarind candy, Tajin and delicious pineapple and delectable mango ice cream. The dessert was presented like a work of art and it was a taste explosion! This is a must try for the whole family!!!

Kid-friendliness: So much fun for both little kids and big kids too!!!“

“Nice seating area. They have real food (sandwiches and sushi) in addition to ice cream so you can get together with people who want different things. The ice cream is on the pricy side for pretty basic offerings, but it was good and the portions were generous“

“I ordered the rolled ice cream for my daughter’s birthday and we ordered the banana pudding flavor, the candy flavor and the Oreo flavored rolled ice cream. They were all very delicious. I highly recommend. You have options of toppings like cereal or chocolate chip or whipped topping etc and also for the type of syrup that you want on top .There are lots of toppings to choose from. I can’t wait to try them all?

Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian type options from the plant based ice cream to the toppings eg, fruit loops, cookie crisps, dark chocolate chips etc

Kid-friendliness: Cereal flavors for kids to choose from“