Looking to beat the heat with an ice cream cone or gelato? Keep reading for our ultimate guide to local ice cream spots in Hoboken, North Bergen, and Weehawken, NJ!
Hoboken
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Amanda's Bananas (1301 Sinatra Dr)
Amanda's Bananas serves two refreshing soft serve bases made from 100% real fruit with no added dairy or sugar — their Original Banana Base and Mango/Pineapple Base. Families can enjoy their Original with free sprinkles for $5, Mango/Pineapple with free sprinkles or Tajín for $6, or choose from their signature Banana Cup creations for $7.50. They also offer a wide variety of gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan toppings. You can find them at Pier 13 weekdays starting at 4 PM and weekends from 12 PM. Follow @amandabananasnj for their weekly schedule, private catering, festivals, and special events!
Icy Melon (620 Washington St)
Icy Melon serves shaved ices, smoothies, and a wide range of other desserts including everything from cakes and waffles to crepes!
Julietta (423 Washington St)
Julietta gelato is a creamy, velvety delight made in small batches with authentic Italian recipes, using locally sourced ingredients and the freshest dairy. Julietta serves everything from classic favorites like Pistachio and Stracciatella to innovative vegan and seasonal options!
Jun's Macaron Gelato (410 Washington St)
Jun's serves authentic Italian gelato, as well as a sweet meringue-based confection macarons. Jun’s Macaron Gelato is also known for creating delicious rolling ice creams. They mix and roll each ice cream with the freshest ingredients right in front of your eyes! Not only we serve gelatos and rolled ice creams, but also create Gelato Crepe, Sorbet, Milk Snow Flake Ice-cream, Goldfish Waffle Gelato, Frappe, Bubble Teas, and more!
KikiLu Gelato (900 Garden St + 1500 Hudson St)
KikiLu Gelato, who recently opened their second location at the Hudson Tea Building, serves artisanal gelato, coffee, and Italian specialty desserts, including cannolis and pastries!
Moo Jersey (720 Monroe St, C-510)
Moo Jersey is run by a local family that makes small batch ice cream flavors and runs DIY ice cream classes out of the Monroe Center. They believe the finest ice cream starts with making thoughtfully crafted sweet cream base 5 gallons at a time, so thats what they do. Moo Jersey's DIY ice cream experience allows you to make your dream ice cream flavor from scratch! Their hands-on classes teach you how to flavor, churn, and pack your own 2 custom delicious pints!
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Thomas' Ice Cream Cafe (214 Jefferson St)
Visit Thomas' Ice Cream Cafe for house-made ice cream and artisanal flavors served in generous scoops with a friendly neighborhood vibe. From banana splits and soft serve to specialty flavors (favorites include Nutella Oreo and Red Velvet Cookie), sodas, and pizza, Thomas' has a variety of options to try! Specialty shakes such as the Churro Shake are available at their Jersey City location (154 Chestnut Ave). The space is also available for reservations for private parties!
North Bergen
Cuomo & Sons Gelateria e Pasticceria (7709 Broadway)
Cuomo & Sons was originally a Salumeria known for cured Italian imported meats cheeses, fresh bread, and of course delicious sandwiches. When the founding family retired in the 1990’s the deli changed hands a few times before its current ownership Antonio (Anthony) Ventricelli, his wife Giovanna Lo-Morno- Ventricelli took over in 2001. Today Cuomo offers the traditional fresh bread, homemade mozzarella, delicious sandwiches named for various Italian cities and much more. To top it off they offer various Italian desserts, cappuccino, and espresso coffee!
Wadi Scoops (8205 Bergenline Ave)
Wadi Scoops has dozens of flavors and topping options for ice cream, soft serve, ice cream sandwiches, and specialties like the Shirley Temple Gelati!
Weehawken
Sunshine Ice (4514 Park Ave)
Sunshine Ice specializes in snow ice, and also offer authentic Taiwanese bubble tea, homemade waffles, sandwiches, healthy drinks, Acai Bowls and Pitaya Bowls. So what's snow ice? Inspired by the local culture of Taiwan’s icy treat, they are making their own layers of the flavored ice with real fruit and milk. Each ice block is created with low calorie in mind and then shaved into an aesthetically pleasing plate of dessert. It is rich and delicious like frozen yogurt or ice cream but so soft it melts like cotton candy!
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