It’s summertime and the eating is easy. Well, as easy as it can be when you know you’re going to have to wear a bathing suit at some point. But you’ve got to eat so you might as well enjoy every.single.bite. We’ve rounded up some of the tastiest summer treats from the best ice cream spots in Bergen County NJ for your dining pleasure. What are you waiting for? Grab a fork (or spoon, or straw) and dig in!
Sprinklez: This Hillsdale spot is serving up some serious eeeeaats - aka small batch house made ice cream. We got served cotton candy and pistachio scoops in a hand-dyed rainbow waffle cone, topped with whipped cream and cookie dough, but you do you. Sprinklez, 130 Broadway, Hillsdale, NJ, 07642, (201) 497-5515
Ice Cream by Mike: We've always been fans of Mike's artisinal crafted flavors, which change frequently, served up by the cup or pint. But we're even more excited to try their newly introduced soft serve flavors all available to order online or via phone and pick up. Oh and did we mention they also serve up some vegan options too? Ice Cream by Mike, 305 East Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, 201-751-0595, order via this link
Brainfreeze: New Milford's favorite spot for icy treats is offering pickup and delivery of soft serve and hard ice cream flavors like Oreo and Butterfinger with dips and toppings, ice cream sandwiches, tartufos, malts and shakes. And three cheers for easy ordering! Call ahead or order via grubhub or Uber Eats for pickup. 201-265-5055, 370 River Rd New Milford
Ice Cream Charlies: Always pushing the envelope when it comes to concocting new flavors, we've see everything from Rainbow Cookie ice cream (ice cream with mixed in rainbow cookies) to Maple Bacon infused from this Rutherford favorite. And now introducing this summer's newest...THE UNI-CONE! Making all your mystical ice cream fantasies come true. Ice Cream Charlies, 200 Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ
Sip & Swirl: If you're ideal for refreshing = Dole Whips via Disney, this Little Falls place has your cravings covered. Don't let the under the radar location (within a gas station mini mart) fool you, they've mastered the sweets game, offering everything from Dole Whips and soft serve to slushies and shakes. Online ordering available Sip & Swirl 510 Main St., Little Falls, NJ, 07424, (973) 890-0003
Ernies Ice Cream: Attn all soft serve lovers: Ernie's in Mahwah has some of the best soft serve we've ever tried. From cookie dough to mint chocolate chip soft serve, cereal toppings and the walk up service, they've pretty much made our ice cream dreams come true. Make sure to call ahead before! 201-506-3928 Ernies Ice Cream, 78 Franklin Tpke, Mahwah
Kilwin's Ridgewood: Never underestimate the power of chocolate. Or Kilwins. We munched on chocolate milkshake and almond toffee and ended with smiles. Kilwin's 121 E. Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450, (201) 445-4837
Tino's Ice Cream: This newish spot, housed within the Insta-famous Russos House of Pizza of Pearl River, is serving up house made flaves with an Italian spin. Cannoli Ice Cream served up with a few mini Cannolis on top, Chocolate with Italian Rainbow Cookie. Capiche? 8 East Central Ave, Pearl River, NY, 845-735-0867
