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    Carvel

    3.6 (29 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Highly recommended! Try this flavor before it's gone!
    Jeannette L.

    It's officially summer now, so Carvel should definitely be one of your spots to hit up if you're venturing outside these days and in South Orange. This Carvel location is a popular spot for families. This Sunday, my friend and I stopped in after lunch at BGR just a few blocks down the avenue. We wanted something sweet to round off our meal. Plus, it was such a hot day that ice cream seemed like the perfect choice. If you want ice cream and are in SO, Carvel is a top option. Right now, safety precautions in place include allowing only 5 persons in the shop at once (there's a sign on the door, but you may miss it like my friend and me). There's also a clear tarp divider between staff behind the counter and customers. You hand your card to the cashier and get it back (the card reader isn't a self-service one in case you're curious about that stuff). Despite the whole social distancing thing, and how the getting-ice-cream experience isn't like how it used to be - with masks and stuff, people working in the store and customers seemed to be a good spirits. Maybe this applies to you, reader, but it's been a week since outdoor dining has been allowed and things are loosening up, and I'm just recently venturing into other neighborhoods and municipalities. For me, it can get a little nerve wracking as you aren't sure what you'll see in a place that you haven't been to since pre-Covid-19. After Sunday's experience, I can say that I'll be back here again this summer whenever I need an ice cream fix. Also, I'll be ordering the limited time Sea Salt Caramel ice cream - so good!!

    Soft serve after it melted a bit
    Shaquita Y.

    health department should give this place another visit. although the ice cream was delicious, there were a lot of things that were clearly out of code including the storage of toppings, lack of gloves being used, cleanliness of the overall location. soft serve was delicious and several options available including milkshakes, custards, etc. seriously. pay attention to how the serve and store their items

    Rona R.

    Loved it. The was my first time at a Carvel boutique. I WAS a Baskin Robins customer but I think Carvel just gained a new customer. This boutique is rather small though. Who new on a Sunday night at 8:30, it would be sooo crowded that the line went out the door?! There were 3 assistants on staff and I think they did a great job. Aside from all the people, the line wasn't stagnant for too long. There's not much street parking, but there are little metered lots in the near by area so keep your eyes open. You can also buy ice cream cakes, candles, and packages of ice cream sandwiches for parties in case anyone is interested. Enjoy...

    C.j. P.

    This is the best place to go if you just want to grab a little treat. My kids always love the variety of flavors. They have all different sizes for any amount you want and the soft serve is the best! (My daughter helped with this review but I agree with everything she wrote. )

    Vanilla (small) mint (small) , pumpkin (kids) soft serves - try the pumpkin!
    Anna M.

    Came here for dessert and was very glad that we chose this place! The people working here are amazing and super friendly!! My friend got the vanilla soft serve cone, another for the mint soft serve cone, and I got the pumpkin soft serve cone. I got a size kids cone and it was just the right amount! If you like pumpkin spice stuff, then I'd recommend getting the pumpkin spice soft serve! Very light and creamy and tastes just like the drinks! I also like how they give the cone holders to protect your hands from when the ice cream drips! Also- I'm sad that I don't remember her name but the person who rung me up was so nice!! She was very efficient and was kind enough to stop me when I was about to leave, saying "Oh wait, here are some napkins for you and your friends!" I thank her so much for her concern! Haha and at the end, we did use all of those napkins :)! Happy that we stopped by here and will come again!

    Bananas Foster Sundae Dasher
    Jay M.

    I've been craving frozen treats the past two weeks, and considering I've never tasted ice cream from Carvel, I made the South Orange location my next stop. Walk in and you'll see the ice cream cakes on your right, and the bonnets and other small treats near the counter. Bananas Foster Sundae Dasher (Large @ $6.99): I bought this about five days ago, but I still have 1/3 of it in my freezer--no joke. The vanilla ice cream was perfect, and the chunks of banana added were freshly sliced. As for the generous serving of caramel, it tastes a lot like Werther's hard candy but in melted form. My only complaint is that the woman making my Dasher, who is probably the owner, went a tad bit overboard with the caramel. The large is simply way too much ice cream for me, so I'd probably stick with a small if I ever order this again. We also ordered a large Fudge Brownie Dasher (also $6.99) and a large Vanilla Sundae with peanuts (~$5.39). I didn't try either of those, but I can say that the other Dasher was packed with ice cream, hot fudge, and large chunks of brownies; the sundae looked a bit small for a large. Carvel is a solid local option for ice cream. My craving is definitely gone, but I did enjoy the Dasher.

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    8 years ago

    Health Department should visit this place, I got sick for two days after eating their ice cream.

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    Decent ice cream place, good range of flavors. Tried a small cup on a hot day. Pretty good, and more affordable than coldstone.

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    15 years ago

    You can't go wrong with Carvel ice cream, and there's pretty good service at this one. Parking is a pain.

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    LOVE Carvel! So many different kinds of treats and flavors. All of them are delicious! I indulge like crazy with their sundae dashers.

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    Second night in a row trying to go here and they are closed way before their posted hours.

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    10 years ago

    Used to be great now service is awful, rude help, tipping had other toppings mixed in stay away.

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    9 years ago

    Very good service, prices and interesting soft serve flavors. Awesome buy one get one sundae Wednesdays!

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    How Delish HD - Let's Do Breakfast Waffle

    How Delish HD

    4.7(121 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    •$$

    I go here often enough and the customer service is amazing. They also have rewards and an app now…read moreso I recommend getting your points. Nice black-owned spot with variety of vegan options and it is clean. There's space to dine-in and they are open on Sundays. The energy is also open enough where strangers will have a convo while waiting. Coming from Brooklyn, I'm happy to have this spot so close to where I am now. Savory: My go-to is the chickpea tuna sandwich. I've tried it on a roll, long sub, and gluten-free... highly recommend the long sub. It's way too messy on the roll for me. Typically get it with the works. The potato salad is also very good most of the time (sometimes the potatoes are a little undercooked). I've also had the macaroni salad and the fried mushroom sandwich which are also good. I definitely enjoyed the thanksgiving special with stuffing (highly recommend that if they bring it back this year). Tip: if ordering a hero and you don't see yourself eating the entire thing in one sitting, I recommend requesting for the sandwich to not be cut so you can cut it evenly on your own For baked goods: the peach cobbler is good and it comes in a cute cup with a little spoon. I've also had the lemon cake & rum cake. Would order all 3 again. Would love to see donuts or cinnamon rolls (hopefully without cashews or walnuts due to my allergy). DRINKS: I haven't had a drink there that I would get again. The teas are overwhelmingly sweet; hibiscus punch was a lot like kool-aid to me. I also don't recommend the matcha if you are a matcha snob. Harper's Cafe is a great black-owned spot for a consistently good latte and they use quality matcha if you want quality nearby. Great spot with lots of options, especially if you're looking for a black-owned spot to support.

    How Delish in West Orange is one of my favorite fully vegan spots, hands down. Their deli…read moresandwiches are my go-to. Fresh, flavorful, and so satisfying!! It's the perfect lunch, and honestly the perfect beach day meal too. There's just something about a giant, delicious vegan sub that hits every time. A while back they hosted a soul food night with oyster mushrooms, mac and cheese, greens, the whole lineup, and it was amazing. But those deli subs are still the thing I keep coming back for. They're huge, filling, and just taste like someone really cared while putting them together. There's seating inside and a wall where you can write your name, which I think is such a cute touch. Makes the place feel personal and loved. I also tried their carrot cake at VegFest recently and it was delicious and moist. They had a pretty steady line of people the entire time, so clearly the vegan crowd knows what's up. The subs run around $20 and everything is made fresh to order, so expect to wait a bit. It's worth it. I'm definitely looking forward to going back soon!!

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    How Delish HD - Inside

    Inside

    How Delish HD - Vegan Bacon Egg + Cheese

    Vegan Bacon Egg + Cheese

    How Delish HD - Vegan Bacon Egg + Cheese

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    Bakes by Izzy - Chocolate cake, chocolatechip cookie, snickerdoodle cookie, strawberry mini cupcake

    Bakes by Izzy

    5.0(3 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Have finally learned to read the sign and showed up when they were open! 8:30am to 1:30pm …read more The inside is teeny tiny and has a few items for purchase but the main business is custom orders which fills up fast! I came here at 8:30am on a Friday morning to get some desserts. Got some at 9am and told myself I'll at least wait until lunch to break into it. I lasted all of 10 minutes before the chocolate cake started taunting me. So naturally I took a taste of the cake and the snicker doodle cookie, because being an adult means I can have sweets for breakfast. Both works of art! The chocolate cake is rich and moist and just melts in your mouth. There is vanilla icing and caramel sauce which really adds to the experience. I don't like caramel and even I was kicking my fingers. The snicker doodle cookie was also delicious and would purchase again because it was so cinnamony and perfect, but I'm a chocolate gal through and through. I'm taking on the challenge to not eat all of this before my guests arrive this evening - but I may fail and that's ok. Izzy is the only one working there and she is so lovely! She opened this space because she outgrew her home kitchen. Excited to keep trying the new flavors!

    The best kept secret in South Orange, NJ...everything is fresh and delicious...must try lavender…read morecup cakes and chocolate cookies...the have a lava middle...absolutely delicious!!!

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    Bakes by Izzy - Front of store! Enter through the door on the right

    Front of store! Enter through the door on the right

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    Bakes by Izzy - Logo from website :)

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    Logo from website :)

    Inkosi's Cafe - Menu

    Inkosi's Cafe

    4.4(86 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Tried their food for a quick bite when I was getting my hair done. Ordered coffee and the curry…read morechicken wrap. I've heard good things about their food but never tried them. When I went to pick up my order the staff were very nice. There wasn't only a couple of patrons picking up to go orders and the place didn't look like it was setup for eat in service. Nonetheless, I got back to hair shop and partaked in my order. The coffee was good, the fries which came with the wrap was good also. Now the wrap. It was ok. The sauce wasn't very flavorful although it boasted curry. I'm used to the bold spiciness of curry and I wasn't getting that. I was hungry so it served that purpose but I probably wouldn't order that again. I may try something else on their menu to give them another chance.

    EAT HERE!!!!!! This…read moreis a cute place in south orange, I went for a book signing sidebar: where they sold some beautiful bracelets so I totally won twice! The staff was friendly & the music was nice, it's a nicely lit establishment with all of the natural sunlight. Seating is minimal BUT if you have to wait, it's still worth the experience. I ordered the Salmon Burger, with sweet potato fries, a slice of carrot cake & the house sauce on the side. The fries were good. The salmon burger was PHENOMENAL! I went home and squeezed some lemon on it to add that extra pizazz, when I tell you I could not believe how satisfying it was! The fish was cooked to perfection, the bun is superb! After I ate it I was satisfied but not in a heavy way, I could still continue my weekend escapades. I LOVED it & I will be back! Thank you! I'll be back to update on the carrot cake! Update on the carrot cake: I took ONE bite and came back for this review. OH MY GOODNESS! Amazing! Amazing! They're officially my new carrot cake spot I am even more in love than I was Saturday. Also, I like the way the wrap the takeout utensils

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    Inkosi's Cafe - Salmon burger.

    Salmon burger.

    Inkosi's Cafe - Inside view.

    Inside view.

    Inkosi's Cafe - Chic new spot in South Orange!

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    Chic new spot in South Orange!

    The Order - The dumbledore

    The Order

    4.6(181 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Met up with my college roomie at The Order and it was lovely!! The food was AMAZING!! I ordered the…read moreDumbledore while my roomie ordered the Harry in a pressed wrap. The food is plentiful. The server was super kind. The owner was very friendly and speaking with guests. This is such a cute little cafe with about 10 tables. They sell clothing from local vendors which was pretty cool. Theres ample parking in the area. There was no wait. The food came out in a timely manner. Food is plentiful.

    I've been meaning to check out The Order in South Orange after seeing the long lines for brunch in…read morethe past. Unfortunately, my visit left me with mixed feelings. The entrance was confusing--it feels like you're walking into a clothing store, with a kitchen right next to it. Personally, I'd hesitate to buy clothes so close to cooking smells and fumes. The setup felt odd to me. Our server, Kayden, was a gem: attentive, polite, and welcoming. They were definitely the highlight of our visit. We started with the onion ring chutney, which I'd rate 2 out of 5. The onions were fried so hard that they were difficult to enjoy, but we were hungry and don't like wasting food. The tandoori chicken was underwhelming. The Foreigner burger had good flavor and was very juicy, but the fries were also overly fried and hard. I didn't understand the approach to fried hard. The Pom Pom juice tasted good, but it had too much ice and felt overpriced for what we received. I'm glad I finally tried it, and I appreciated Kayden's service, but the food and overall value left me unsure whether I'd return.

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    The Order - New Menu

    New Menu

    The Order - The Royal. Very savory good!

    The Royal. Very savory good!

    The Order - Dinning Room

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