50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Rockaway Park

“We visited Carvel, America’s Freshest Ice Cream in Rockaway, and had a great experience. The ice cream was really delicious and fresh, exactly what you’d hope for. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better. Overall, a simple but very enjoyable stop—we’ll definitely be coming back!“

“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.“

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

“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🍦🍨❤️😋“

“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.“

“The Best Thai-Food anywhere...#Period“

“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 ❤️“

“We were in NYC for the weekend and I was told to check this place out. They definitely did not disappoint! Everything was delicious but now I need this in Buffalo….will always be on my list when we visit NYC!“

“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.“

“This is the real deal Italian gelato. They imported an authentic gelato machine from Italy and the texture is out if this world.

Flavors are incredible and vary often. Some are more eclectic and grownup (olive oil with breadcrumbs, basil fruit sorbet), others could please kids of all ages (pistachio, coconut stracchiatella). It’s getting good word of mouth traffic right now, but none of the nonsense lines that would happen if any food critic ever decided to hype them up.

Enjoy while it’s still a neighborhood gem!“

“Friendly staff and great service. Delicious! Definitely going back again.“

“Best ice cream and desserts ever!!!“

“il vero gelato italiano, il migliore gelato in assoluto! Un'eccellenza!“

“The Italian Ices are amazing, so good lots of different flavors and even sell pints, great value, wonderful people can’t wait to get them again.“

“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.“

“Wonderful time such a calm relaxing area,“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“I’ve had Bertoni’s gelato bunch of times and their consistency never disappoints me. I am in loveeeeee with the biscoff flavor and at this point they know what to give me everytime I walk in lol . Thank you guys for existing 🩷 muah“

“The snow cone flavors are amazing here. Fresh, great size, and delicious. One of the best West Indian snow cones I’ve had in NY. My kids and I love stopping in during the summer. We visit at least 7times for the summer. She also sells other items as well which you can take a look at while there getting a snow cone“

“I love this little ice cream shop. Feels very nostalgic and vintage. I didn't even get a strange look from the cashier when I asked if small was the smallest size they had. I fully knew it was a weird question, but she was very nice about it. Recommend the galactic ube flavor. I was skeptical of it being made from yams, but just trust me on this one (as a stranger from the internet that you'll probably never meet).“

“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!“

“Fond memories, we go every Wednesday. But the female Mamma passed away and now my brother passed away. He went faithfully every Wednesday with his grandson. But now it's a Carvel Wednesday tradition. In their honor. Very friendly and loving place in Coney Island.“

“Want to see more of my experience? Check out my Instagram @lawyer.traveler.dreamer! 🍦🔥 Ample Hills Creamery – A Chocolate Lover’s Dream! 🔥🍦 I stopped by Ample Hills Creamery in NYC, and their Death by Chocolate Hot Chocolate is a must-try! 🍫✨ Here’s why it’s amazing: 🍦 Served in a crispy, edible chocolate-dipped cup with nuts or spearmints. ☕️ Filled with rich hot chocolate and flavored syrup. 🍡 Topped with toasted marshmallow whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and edible gold—delicious! 🤩 We also tried their ice cream and loved it! 🍨 Here’s what we got: 💜 Egg Carton Sampler – 6 flavors to taste it all! 🍦 Waffle bowl with 3 scoops – All for just $52! Our favorite flavors: 🍪 Cookie au Lait – Creamy and full of cookie goodness. 🥭 Underneath the Mango Tree – Sweet and tropical. 🍫 Death by Chocolate – Rich and perfect for chocoholics. 🍌 Banana Pudding – Smooth, creamy, and dreamy. If you’re looking for the best ice cream in NYC, head to Ample Hills Creamery!“

“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.“

“Love this place it’s so convenient, but the baristas are not consistent! Idol is the best at making coffee when he is there and definitely worth stopping by, but the other baristas tend to make some really bitter and burnt drinks so keep an eye out!“

“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“

“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.“

“I just left 'haagen dazs' and I’m still floating on a waffle‑cone cloud! 🍦. The dulce de leche is the stuff of legends, the service is warm and super speedy, and the mint chip makes every lick feel like a mini‑vacation. If you’re hunting for the ultimate ice‑cream spot in the city, this is it—no doubt, five stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“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.“

“todo muy rico. las pastas . Los helados .todo“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 ❤“

“Absolutely delicious!!! This has now become my spot. I ate the 2 scoops so fast I forgot the flavors lol. I had one scoop with coconut and the other scoop was chocolate fudge & peanut butter. Did I mention it was delicious? I should add that I haven’t pulled off in my car after eating it. I had to leave this review first. Highly recommend!!“