50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Scotch Plains

“What a great ice cream shop!! We live bringing our grandson here when we’re in town! We recently purchased an ice cream cake that was absolutely perfect!! No dry cake filler just ALL ice cream! You can pick two flavors. When ordering, she was very patient and helpful! This is definitely one of our “go to” places!!!“

“Had a very lovely trip to the store. Was attended to by Micheal and he really took the time talk with us and show us the merchandise. Took time to get our full order with no rushing and even enrolled us in the rewards program for a free chocolate. Chocolate is very tasty and worth the cost, great for gifts and they also sell mini chocolate that is very well priced.“

“Icy Melon is a dessert lover's paradise, and our recent visit was nothing short of delightful. What truly elevated our experience and made me write this review was the exceptional service provided by Surya.From the moment we walked in, Surya greeted us with a warm smile and genuine enthusiasm, setting the tone for a memorable visit. He effortlessly guided us through the menu, sharing his personal recommendations and ensuring we found the perfect treat to satisfy our cravings.But what truly impressed us was Surya's attentiveness to all customers. Despite the bustling atmosphere, he effortlessly managed to engage with each person, offering suggestions, answering questions, and ensuring everyone felt valued and appreciated.The desserts themselves were a symphony of flavors and textures, each bite bursting with freshness and creativity.But beyond the delectable treats, it was Surya's genuine warmth and dedication that left a lasting impression. His commitment to providing exceptional service transformed our visit into an unforgettable experience, and we left feeling not only satisfied but truly uplifted.In a city filled with dessert options, Icy Melon stands out not only for its mouthwatering creations but also for its outstanding service. And for that, we have Surya to thank. He is undoubtedly an invaluable asset to the Icy Melon team, and his dedication to excellence deserves recognition.Whether you're a dessert aficionado or simply looking for a sweet escape, Icy Melon is a must-visit destination. And if you're lucky enough to be served by Surya, prepare to be wowed in more ways than one.Parking: There is a lot of parking available in that HMart zone.“

“Came by with a friend while visiting the area. Such a wonderful place with a great vibe. Tristan is awesome and helped me choose a great drink. He took time to make it right and I very much enjoyed it. Tip for the owners: try to put tables outside. This place is easy to miss and it shouldn’t be missed because it’s actually good.“

“A quick in and out spot. I can see why it’s called crumbl. Lol the cookie crumbles and melts away. It tastes really good. A huge cookie. $5… average price for this day and age (but it’s also a decent size cookie).A secret tip: towards the end of the night, they’ll obviously start running low on stock. So either try going earlier, or order ahead. I say a secret tip because my husband and I ordered ahead. (The first time we went, they did not have any fancier flavors left; so we just ended up leaving.) This time, we were smarter and ordered ahead and also were able to get to the location around 9:30 pm. (Compared to the 10:30 first time).“

“Tiny location, packs a pearl.... comedy. ?I love their Thai Tea Boba and their waffles are amazing ?? whether you like croffles or their house made (?) batter. All smoothies I've had have been delicious as well as their Dolgona(hope I'm spelling that right) coffee boba! SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS??tons of parking btw!“

“Ice cream was amazing! Peanut butter pie! The young girl who helped me was a different experience. I don't know if her house just burned down or some terrible tragedy because she didn't smile, didn't even look at me, nor speak and abruptly walked away right after I paid. No spoons. She looked very upset and something was obviously very wrong. Very very bad customer service but it was that bad I can only assume something horrible happened to the staff person because otherwise there's no way someone acts like that.“

“AMAZING FLAVORS! What an absolutely lovely shop. Super knowledgeable and friendly counter staff, offering a chance to try many flavors. And what flavors! Traditional stuff that is excellent and high quality, but the stars are the unique Greek influenced flavors of both gelato and sorbet. The Saffron Gold is something special. Loved that "My Big Fat Greek Bundt Cake" flavor too. Watermelon sorbet that tastes like actual watermelon and not candy. Made with real fruit.“

“The Stirling Fountain is a great new addition to the neighborhood. When we drove up there were a lot of people sitting outside enjoying their ice cream and the line inside was out the door. We initially hesitated whether we had the time to wait and luckily decided to go in. The line moved so fast, and everyone working behind the counter was incredibly friendly. The portion sizes are better than most ice cream shops and they have a great selection of flavors. I highly recommend visiting. You won’t be disappointed!“

“Let’s start off with how clever the name of this place is. I wish that the mochi doughnuts were a lil more gummy texture (that’s just my preference) it didn’t taste fresh. Other than that the flavor on top was very delicious. The flavors were strawberry cheesecake, matcha, milk&cookies, tiramisu; blueberry & taro. The Kdogs were amazing especially the sauces they have out by the entrance.. top tier! Definitely coming back for the Kdogs!“

“Today, I had the BEST Italian ice in my life. It was the best blend of flavors and each bite made me want more. The strawberry-guava was delicious and a great way to end my lunch date. I cannot wait to try the other flavors. One of my friends had the chocolate flavor and was blown away by the flavor. I loved everything about this business(Italian ice, store setup, seating area). The pictures on the wall and the floor tiles reminded me of home and growing up. Summer was tough for me with the loss of my mom and this flavor (plus shop) made me smile. Flavor reminded me of her. Thank you to owners. I will be back. To anyone reading this, just go.“

“I went last Saturday with my sister, who lives right down the road. We each purchased 6 cookies , alittle expensive at 3.00 each, but they were delicious. I had the chocolate chip, biscoff, and M&M. My sister got chocolate chip, rocky road and biscoff. watch out Dee's Cookies we'll be back !! Hopefully next time you have peanut butter cookies.“

“I'm lactose intolerant...This place is worth the stomachache. Their Hershey ice cream is to die for. They serve sundaes and cakes and an apple pie cake? Like I've never heard of that, and it's killer. The owners of the place are such kind people and the workers are extremely patient and helpful. I would go here again 100%.“

“Loving everything about this cafe. Honestly it’s amazing of different things you can get from here besides coffee. Fell in love with strawberry matcha latte iced. Great waffles and egg/cheddar sandwich. It honestly a peaceful/calm experience. Family friendly as well so definitely check this place out.Parking: It’s okay with parking just depends on the day I think and timing“

“This was my first time coming to faaji with a couple of friend’s. We had a very pleasant experience starting from their valet service to the vibe we had inside. The servers was great & loved the music. I recommend this place to anyone who want to have a great time out.“

“Awesome place! Cool people and so many great flavors. The Peanut Butter Cup ice cream tastes just like a Reese's. My favorite is by far Nutella. So amazing. The S'moreo was also really really good. My daughter ate up the Cotton Candy ice cream. Can't wait to go back!!!“

“Cozy shop with really cute aesthetics. They do soft serve on tea and have ice cream! The teas are reasonably priced. The matcha was very good. Toppings choices aren't as numerous as other places but that's ok because they have ice cream.Parking: It's a little tight since it's the strip malls part of Edison. There's a light to make a left out of it so it's not very hard to get out. Just not very many spots. Unknown if there's parking in the rear“

“This was my first time having a mochinut and it was absolutely delightful!!! Their taro mochinut has been my favorite flavor so far. The texture is sooo good. It's both chewy like mochi and doughy like a donut, the perfect mixture of both! Not too heavy and not too sweet. And their variety of flavors is amazing and unique! I can't wait to go back and have some more. I can tell the staff there work hard to pump out all these donuts and with such quality too! Please keep doing what you're doing!“

“I love this place. If I ever wanted to get Ice cream and go with a friend who has allergies the staff are very willing to make them feel safe by putting on new gloves, grabs cleaned sc556oop from new containers of the flavor my friend wanted. The inside is so welcoming and friendly and has so many customer drawing that make even more welcoming.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, and sugar freeParking: Street parking can get crowed but is not insanely crowded that you have to park 2 streets back.Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly drawing and designs for kids and easily visible options for kids to see.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp to enter and exit store and no inclines that would be difficult at all.“

“Nice little ice cream shop. They have a wide selection of Hershey's flavors with good pricing and generous portions. Staff is always friendly and helpful. They have some outdoor tables or you can cross the street and watch the boats and water from many benches or the docks.“

“I've been in here a twice since they opened and this place is great. They have a wide selection of bubble tea options as well as ice cream (rolled) and other snacks. The first time I came, I got the lychee slushie with tapioca boba, which was really good. Next I got the chocolate chip rolled ice cream with m&m's, which was pretty good too. The owner is very friendly and actually remembered me when I came in the second time (maybe a month in between visits). They have a loyalty punch card for ice cream and drinks and several games in their retro seating area. There are some old school games and a little plastic axe throwing area which would be fun for kids. If you're looking for a yummy treat, give this place a try. It's their second location and the owner is very friendly, serving up tasty treats.“

“Love the tomato pie and the funghi pie. Add hot honey and it elevates them even further. I never used to be much of a pizza person. This place has me craving it. The freshness and quality of products are noticeable. Owner and staff are also very kind!“

“visited freddys for first time yesterday, staff was lovely, food was amazing, ordered the steak burger and fries, with frozen custard, which was delightful. Loved the style of the place and how there was info about Freddie in every booth, nice to learn of the history. Thank you for a lovely visit“

“On the way home, I accidentally saw the crowd in front of his door and entered. I waited a while for the queue to come, but since the number of employees was high, the turn came quickly. I ate cookie, vanilla and lemon ice cream. Afterwards, the ice cream was delicious among the chocolate biscuits. the employees are friendly and very friendly. I'll be back soon to try other flavors. (masculine)“

“I would say that whenever I want ice cream, Rita's is one of the most popular places in Union, New Jersey, where I can get any flavor I want with a variety of toppings. Plus besides the Ice-cream, you have the option to choose between Gelati with Custard or without. Everybody should go and try it because it's delicious ?“

“Best soft serve I have ever had!!! Honestly... I can't say enough good things about this place. To say I was pleasantly surprised I'd an understatement. I got a soft serve swirl with cookie dough bites and it was delicious. The ice cream is perfectly creamy, and the vanilla had an almost marshmallow-y taste to it. It also sort of reminded me of the cream inside an Oreo. Perfectly balanced between creamy and cold- it didn't taste watered down or too "Icy". My mom and my 16 month old also agreed. (Ok, my mom agreed. My son was a fan but he doesn't quite understand just how good it was yet.) My son didn't finish his, so we brought it back with us to upstate NY. Yes, it was good enough to save in the freezer at our hotel and then to shlep back home so I could enjoy one more time. And also so my husband could try it since I couldn't stop raving about it. Also worth noting- I'm very impressed at their variety. They have lots of soft serve and hard ice cream flavors. I hope I have another work trip that brings me back, cause I will be dreaming of this ice cream until then!“

“Amazing little shop , DON'T miss it behind the house! Lovely owner even stayed open past closing for me to run in & grab some "Yummy" treats ! The almond joy ice cream novelty was to die for , split in 3rds tells you just how big it was, and eaten immediately. Along with a raspberry sorbet in chocolate was delicious on a hot day. We literally couldn't wait & each grabbed a spoon to taste the birthday cake ice cream pint the owner treated my daughter too! Again, nothing short of fabulous! We're holding off on the amazing looking ice cream pie for my birthday on Sunday- I'll let you know , but looks outstanding!“

“This review is seriously overdue, I love coming here! If I could give them more stars I honestly would. I love supporting local businesses vs. corporate places when I can. They have soo many flavors, great service and always very clean. Its also in a really great part of town which is very convenient for me. My personal favorite menu items there are the CUTEST little home made chipwiches and the shakes (I always request Paul make the shake if he’s there) its soo good! Definitely recommend. The cakes are great as well, I got one for my friend’s birthday recently, everyone loved it!“

“Our waiter George was the best. Great service and patience for our 10 person party. They sang for our daughter and all of the food was delicious. Highly recommend this friendlys location in Clark. Dining room is updated and clean. Bathrooms are clean as well.“

“We ordered the new Ultimate Cookie Blizzard and it was amazing! We even met the owner, Lou, and his daughter, Donna, and they were great to chat with. We sat outside, enjoying our Blizzards. Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors as well as parking.“

“Place is very clean, food is absolutely delicious and their smoothies are amazing. I get this around 3-4 times per week and have only good things to say about this place. Food comes out fast and their delivery prep through Ubereats is very good as nothing is ever spilledParking: Parking is a bit tough as it is on a very busy street. If you go around the block towards supremo supermarket you’ll be able to find a wider variety of parking.“

“Stone house is a nice restaurant for cocktails and dinner. The ambiance is amazing, service was great. The food was portioned well and reasonably priced for a higher end restaurant. The food itself was good but nothing spectacular. Ordered the porterhouse which was slightly over cooked and the short rib which was a little dry. Would definitely recommend the restaurant, especially in the warmer weather when the patio will be open.“

“Customer service is good, the workers are very friendly and acknowledge and greets the customers when they walk in the door.Place is very clean.Only down fall is that it should be a Customer limit in the store at one time, because it's a small place and people stand practically on top of one another.“

“This place has got an amazing ice creams. I have tried chocolate blackout. It’s my absolute delight. I would definitely come back again though they have a many ice creams but I haven’t tried. definitely I would go back to try other flavours. I have visited on Saturday night. The place is little messy with flies around. It was not a pleasant experience but but sure their ice cream are.“

“I've been coming to this location for about a year and some change, and everytime I come here the staff is so cool. Today I came by and a new hire rung me up- who was pretty cool, by the way. She took my order and she made sure the details were right down to the letter, then got started. This location is my favourite only because everyone here is so cool. \m/“

“If you've never tried a mochimoly, try one. I don't think I'll eat another donut after eating one of these. It's a cross between a traditional donut and a rice cake but better. Its first a crunch than light like rice. They come in different flavors. The flavoring is in the icing. I got mango and caramel. The Carmel was excellent. The mango was good but not my favorite. The woman in the store was very polite. They also have mochi ice cream and Korean hotdogs. I didn't try either. I will be back and suggest you try it too. They have two other locations. The place was very clean.“

“I liked this quaint lil ice cream or bubble tea spot in Woodbridge mall. We had some wait for seaquest and while waiting decided to try their waffles with ice cream. I ordered the chocolate waffle and asked them to replace m&ms with mangoes. They did charge me extra for the mangoes though. Overall the waffle was freshly made and the ice-cream was good too! Nothing to not like about an ice-cream and a waffle!“

“Just tried Happy Dayz ice cream in Edison - really good! Great selection of flavors - traditional American, sorbet, and some Indian flavors as well (and two sugar free!) Friendly service and fun atmosphere! Open late, even on a Wednesday. (Not to mention cheaper than Carvel) I recommend - go give it a try!“

“Multiple options of types, sizes and toppings for ice creams both soft serve and scoops. They handle the queue pretty well, the place is cash only. Soft serve was really good and the cookies and cream scoop was good as well. Nice for a post meal ice cream run..“

“All hits no misses at this place. Magic fountain is by far the best ice cream parlor I've been to. The owner is welcoming and always provides excellent customer service. You can tell she cares about her customers and community. My whole family loves this place. I personally LOVE the Gelati. My wife loves their Ube flavor and my mom and dad love the pistachio flavor. The aesthetic is also cool. They have hip vibe to it but with a touch of a classic ice cream parlor. 10/10 recommend“

“Great selection of hard and soft-serve ice cream. A vanilla and chocolate ice cream sundae with lots of black cherry topping is the best!?Custom made ice cream cakes are available from small to full sheetcake sizes and are reasonably priced.“

“I went after seeing this place for a couple of years. Wished I visited sooner. I tried a sample of their strawberry shortcake ice cream, ended up getting a banana split with the strawberry shortcake ice cream with strawberries as the topping. It was that good. They have other items, and are very reasonably priced. This has become my favorite place to get ice cream. Definitely worth the visit. You won't regret it.“

“This Dairy Queen is the best one around, probably the oldest in New Jersey! Has such a unique look compared to others, and the ice cream and service is always top tier. The employees are fast and always make sure you leave happy. The owners also make sure you feel welcomed with their new renovations, decorations, and cleanliness. Definitely a great experience and service!“

“I highly recommend Magliones Italian ice (makers of Little Jimmys) to any who want to start an Italian Ice business! Before we formed our own company (Sea Breeze Italian Ice), we were selling Little Jimmys, under their name and logo. We still use their ice to this day, and will continue to do so, as long as we starve Ice! They make the best Italian ice in the entire industry, and everyone living here in ** who grew up in the ** area, knows that name!“

“I messed up and never finished booking with them for the preschool that I run. I didn't realize until day of, and thought I was going to have over 100 disappointed children and 30 disappointed teachers. Rasheedah allowed me to book day of and showed up on less than 3 hours notice! She saved the day! Everyone was happy with their yummy ice cream treats! Thank you so much Rasheedah! I promise I will remember to book in advance for next summer!“

“Poppy Joe took me out to diary queen to surprise me with a pe-nut buster! Each luscious swirl of their velvety soft-serve stands as a testament to the epitome of frozen dairy artistry, encapsulating a symphony of flavors that dance upon the taste buds with unparalleled finesse. In this gastronomic kingdom, Dairy Queen reigns supreme, a true paragon of frozen dessert majesty. I give my compliments to the chef!Parking: Truly divine valet parkingKid-friendliness: The employees had a smile at all timesWheelchair accessibility: No stairs!“

“I’m giving 5 stars although I did not like what I saw tonight. I was in line with my kids and this man with his wife and kid were at a window. The man was yelling at the employee and from the beginning he had a very nasty attitude. Even if something was wrong he had no right to scream at this young girl who was trying to help him. Never in the years i’ve come to this rita’s have I seen someone act this way especially with the amazing workers they have. Props to the other girls inside who tried to laugh it off.“

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“We have been enjoying this gem of an ice cream shop for decades. Nick and his family treat you like part of their family. The ice cream is homemade. The cones are homemade. The brownies are homemade. There is a theme here. You are in for a gastronomic desert delight! Get to Magic Fountain today! I promise you will want to come back again and again! So many flavors and so little time. Thank you Nick and family for keeping the tradition alive! God Bless America! God Bless Blue & Gold! Remember Everyone Deployed Everyday!“

“This is a cite place. Didn't know about it. You can be served inside or out. There is a decent size seating area to eat. They have a great selection of ice cream and toppings. I'm usually a sprinkle guy but decided to try the cotton candy and simple soft serve vanilla. It was really good. I do plan on going back for the hard serve ice cream, seeing as there are flavors there I have not seen and would like to try.“