The black raspberry cookie ice cream was creamy, sweet, and fresh. I liked the contrast of…read morechocolate cookie with the black raspberry flavor. Their single scoop was large enough for me! They have a chill ambience and service is usually friendly and efficient. This night they had fun pop music from the 90s-2000s.

We've been here 2-3 times this summer and overall we like their ice cream. Service is pretty quick…read moretoo. My daughter loved her strawberry ice cream. I tried the Chocolate Brownie and really liked the rich dark chocolate taste. We also tried the Amaretto Fig & Almond, which was different but really good. I was a little disappointed that they didn't have Key Lime Pie because I was looking forward to trying it. Maybe next time! The main downside for us is the seating. There's no outdoor seating, and every time we've gone this summer, the inside seating has been closed too. I really wish they had somewhere to sit and enjoy the ice cream, especially when you're there with family. On a hot summer day, it would be nice to just sit, relax, enjoy the ice cream and spend some family time instead of getting it and leaving. Good ice cream and we'll probably be back, but having seating available would make the experience so much better.

This has been my favorite local ice cream shop for as long as I can remember. AYLI has a very loyal…read morefan base (me included) and rightfully so. The whole experience is always nostalgic and 10/10. The staff is always so kind and more than willing to give you their thoughts about different ice creams, and provide you with samples. The shop was recently repainted and it looks so cute now! I do miss the old look a bit but I also really like the new one! The inside seating definitely needed a refresh and it's great now! The flavors are still just as good as ever, the brownie smores is a long time favorite of mine. Now the sizes- I get a kiddie because it is HUGE. I can never finish the small size. The size in the pictures is a kiddie for reference. I usually get brownie s'mores and another flavor to complement it, and top it off with sprinkles. On a warm day you'll see AYLI packed and even with a line out the door, but it moves quickly and it is worth the wait. TLDR: best ice cream around. get it!

Ice cream is very good. Service was good. Nice selection of flavors…read more Was able to sit on bench outside and enjoy my waffle cone. Owner asked if my dog would like a pup cup and gave him one to enjoy. Overall an enjoyable outing

We came here after a great dinner across the street. This gave us a great ending to the night! I…read morehad a matcha latte with boba while my daughter had ice cream! We were happy with the sweetness of our drinks- not too sweet, but sweet enough! The seating is simple, but just right. Our server was friendly and did a good job making our drinks just the way we like them!

Amazing ice cream so so good. Some of the best I've had. I loved the lychee strawberry, so…read moreflavorful. It wasn't overally sweet, it was super smooth and creamy with lychee jelly chunks. Also got the Carmel cookie which was very smooth and creamy and matched well with the strawberry flavor. Two scoops in a small and only ~$5 I want to come back here and try more flavors, waffles and bubble tea Bathroom in the back and a decent amount of tables

After an argument with myself, I'm giving this 5-stars even though the establishment itself is open…read moreonly during the summer (don't the owners realize that a rampaging addiction to sweets knows no season?!?). And if you do try to get into its non-spacious parking lot on a hot summer day...well...good luck! A few times I've been tempted to turn in, taken note of the massive crowds, and kept on going down Rt. 22, maybe cursing a little under my breath. Certain favorite foods I'll never give up, but I try to limit them. For a while now, I've allowed myself ice cream once a month. (That plan fell through temporarily in Feb., when I caught a bad case of Covid and the only thing I wanted to eat was ice cream. I bought a container of Friendly's French Vanilla at the ShopRite, and it was like crack. Within a week, I bought a container of Chocolate Chip. On the 3rd buy, I stopped myself with great difficulty, knowing that even the thought of a diet was but a delusional pipe-dream if I continued to give in to such an unquenchable hunger for ice cream.) I wasn't necessarily thinking ice cream today. It was a sunny fall day, I did my shopping at the Branchburg ShopRite, I drove past the Somerville/Branchburg/whatever Exxon without stopping, and suddenly...perhaps because I had eaten nothing all day...visions of ice cream immediately manifested themselves front and center. As I approached the Polar Club parking lot, slowing down so I could give it a rapid "once-over," I noticed there were more empty parking spaces than parking spaces with cars in them, that there was not a long line of people waiting by the Polar Club window, and that a few old fogeys like yours truly were sitting at the few picnic tables available, leisurely consuming ice cream. I pulled in, parked. It's been a long time since I've actually ordered anything from here. Not because I want it that way, but because I haven't been able to get in, or I've been deterred by the long line snaking its way toward the open window for ordering, or the place itself is closed for the season (although I've been reading that recently they've opened up on weekends during the winter months). Usually, when I have gotten in, I'll ask for a large vanilla milk shake. The young woman addressing me today from the service window said they only have 2 sizes. I didn't catch the actual size of the 1st one she offered (medium? large? given the aftereffects of too many rock concerts during my long life, I wasn't clear about what she said, and I was self-conscious about asking her to repeat herself, but louder this time, for the benefit of the old-timer in front of her), but the 2nd size she offered, clearly, was "Monster." The Angel of Moderation on my right shoulder whispered in my ear, "Ed? Restrain yourself! How about some self-discipline for a change? A Monster sized milk shake is for out-of-control slobs. A lesser sized milk shake once a month is an occasional indulgence that you can live with." The Demon of Gluttony on my left shoulder whispered, "Don't listen to that toffee-nosed punk, that supercilious kill-joy! What pleasures can you enjoy at your age? You eat a spicy meal once in a blue moon and you're indisposed for 2 days! You can't enjoy the pleasures of alcohol and pills any longer, you haven't taken a vacation in years, sex is a distant..." "Ok, enough already! You win!" To the young woman behind the window, oblivious to my heated internal dialogue, I said softly, "Monster, please." It appeared in an instant, in an extraordinarily large cup. Maybe prepared in advance? In my excitement, I momentarily forgot the word "straw," self-deprecatingly told her I was having a "senior moment," when...voila!... the straw "magically" appeared. The price seemed excessive, until I realized how much things cost these days, and how much milk shake was actually in the cup. I left a tip in the tip jar, returned to my car, inserted the straw into the plastic lid on top of the cup, and drove down Rt. 22, steering with 1 hand, holding the cup and sipping through the straw with the other. The shake was thick, creamy, delicious, refreshing, even restorative. I told myself that it had been several months without ice cream for me, I had been born under an unlucky star, and I deserved this! I took a meandering, pleasurable drive through the countryside of the Somerset Hills, and when I reached home, I was down to the bottom of the cup. The Demon of Gluttony was well satisfied and I myself had no regrets. Winter is coming, the Polar Club will be closed (with the exception of weekends?) and I won't be able to buy another Monster Milk Shake even if I want to! The only times I seem to be able to get in here are in the fall, when the summer crowds are slackening off, but I'll keep on doing so. Polar Club has been around since 1952 and they offer a wide variety of items besides milk shakes, including custom-made cakes. Whatever they've been doing over the decades, it's been a winning formula.

What a classic ice cream spot! I was so excited to see the cherry dip on the menu. The sprinkles…read morewere exceptionally good. We were lucky to go when there was no line as it was later in the season. Great service and ice cream! Just make sure to bring cash as there is no ATM!

Easily one of the BEST ice cream stops in the area. Gabbie's Creamery not only has such a unique…read moreset of flavors, they also carry delicious vegan ice cream! I also really liked the scoop a snack and loaded pretzel flavors. All the ice cream is reasonably priced and comes with a plethora of topping options. If you're in the area, you should most definitely stop by!

Signs by the take out window. Ben was our server. Excellent service. Nice flavors to choose…read more Kids cones were huge!

Gabriel's Fountain makes some of the absolute best homemade ice cream around, and it is a huge…read morefavorite for the entire family. Their flavor lineup is fantastic, with favorites like inside out oreo, cookie monster, toasted banana, madagascar vanilla, and the dairy-free coconut vanilla bean. One of the best things they do is clearly label every ingredient and allergen, so you always know exactly what is in your scoop. Whenever I go, I stock up on pints to take home, and they even toss in free cones with your pint purchase. The building has plenty of seating along with a full restaurant attached. Finding parking can be a little hectic during busy hours, and I wish they had a more updated menu online, but the quality of the ice cream makes it completely worth the trip all year round!!

Stopped by 1 pm for lunch…read more No wait for a table AC was working Fast, friendly service Food was great Same for ice cream to go

It's a good thing there's a 40 minute drive between me and this bakery, lol. I had previously found…read morethem through a Yelp Elite event at their old location. Whenever I'm in the area I always make a point to stop in. This was my first time at their new location and the service was top tier. The employee was super friendly and I really appreciated the positive interaction. Their new location is simple, clean, and inviting. The desserts were 10/10 (of which I was too busy eating to capture). My favorite is the rainbow cookie bar. It's always a must in my order. I enjoyed the addition of dirty sodas to the menu as well. I look forward to returning for more delicious treats soon!

As a returning customer, I had to stop by Blue Sheep Bake Shop's new location. They've moved from…read moretheir old spot on Division Street to Main Street. It's a short walk away, and they are now in Epic Cookies' old location. This new space is bigger and more front and center. A lot of people did not realize that their old location was even there on Division Street, until I took them there. They just opened this location about three days ago, so it was pretty busy when I visited today, and even Karin and her husband were in there helping out! Both very kind people! I came in for my favorite "Death by Chocolate" cupcake and was excited to try two new flavors, Coconut Guava and Lemon Raspberry. I usually check their website ahead of time to see what seasonal cupcakes they have before visiting, I saw those and rush over here. P.s. please bring back the Versailles Cupcake from Summer '25! That raspberry filling is heaven sent, and part of the reason why I came by to try the Lemon raspberry flavor! Even with the rush, the staff was just as friendly as always. I really love it here and always bring my family and friends when they are in town! I'll definitely miss the charm of the old location, but I'm excited for them in this new space and hope that it works out well for them!

First time in the Somerville location. Firstly so clean & bright. Love the music that's being…read moreplayed on speakers. Nice to see families, kids hanging out, couples there. Car show happening tonight too. Elsa was quick to offer us samples to taste since their ice cream were unique flavors: Gooey Butter Cake, Hazel Rocs, Strawberry Lychee, Tiramisu, Sunday Morning, Ube Brownie to name a few. They had amazing looking sundaes, Lattes, milkshakes, and Bubble teas. We chose tiramisu cups and Gooey Butter cake cup. Absolutely to die for. Will be back soon. They have a frequent buyer club, sell pints to go and have fun star games for kids to play. Great place! They have locations in Princeton & Hillsborough too

It smelled so delicious every time I walked in there; it's the bubble waffle! So I finally planned…read moreit on my cheat day to try it for a Sunday brunch . It tasted as good as it smelled b/c they made their own batter (just like their ice creams) not using any prepackaged powder with artificial flavors. Bubble waffle with my favorite triple threat chocolate and black sesame...the winning combination!!! If you like ice cream and haven't been to Sweet Parlor, you really should! But be patient if you walk in and saw a line. It's hard to make a decision with so many good options and they let you try it. Btw, they are in Somerville, too!

Frozen Falls is my go-to froyo spot in the Basking Ridge area. As huge lover of froyo, I've scoped…read moreout my fair share of self-serve shops over the years. I gotta say, Frozen Falls ranks pretty highly among all of them and here's the reasons why... 1) So so sooo many toppings to choose from. Their selection is like nothing I've ever seen before. They literally have every last topping you could ever hope for. From fruits, to candy, to cereal, to chocolate covered almonds (say whaaaaat?!), they really do have it all. Try not to get overwhelmed because at Frozen Falls your wish really is their command. 2) Testers. In my opinion, every self serve froyo shop NEEDS to allow for people to test flavors. Frozen Falls does just that. You will have to ask an associate for tester cups (they'll do it for you), but my experience has always been that staff is super patient and willing to let you try as many flavors as you'd like. 3) Open late for when you have those 10pm froyo cravings. I absolutely love that they're open til 11pm on Fridays! 4) Clean, bright, and open floor plan. Staff kept the tables in tip top shape and the froyo dispensers were clean too. 5) Free and accessible water. These are the small details that Frozen Falls certainly hasn't overlooked. I can usually chug back a water after eating all the sweets so its nice that they keep a water dispenser right at your finger tips. 6) Pay by the weight so feel free to get as little (or as much) as you want!

Incredibly rude staff and make customers very uncomfortable. Sad because they offer good flavors…read morebut I left feeling very put-off by the entire experience. I watched the girl who was pouring the sample cups stare me down and whisper about me to her coworkers. Very odd.

There isn't really a place like this in the area so I was really excited when they opened up…read more Flavors are authentic and they use real tea for the bubble tea. Tapioca is coated in brown sugar and so chewy and good. Top it with soft serve for a real sweet treat.

This place is tucked away so for me it was a little confusing to find but it is convenient that…read morethey are at the back of a strip of stores and has parking. Once inside it was much larger than I thought it would be. Lots of space but at the time of my visit pretty limited seating. What we ordered: - Classic Milk Tea with boba - Taro Milk Tea with boba - Passion Fruit Tea with rainbow jelly All the drinks were fine, not my usual taste but I truly appreciate that they exist as there are not many boba shops in this particular area without going into Somerville or Bridgewater. The service was ok. They also offer some food but as I just dined elsewhere I did not try it. They also have ice cream, which I also didn't try but it was a nice addition and they can make ice cream float drinks. I think I would be back because it does have potential.