Mccools Ice Cream Parlor

Plenty of parking . It is Cash or Venmo only - just for a heads up…read more A great variety and they truly pack their sundaes! We really enjoyed coming here- the ice cream is very creamy. We had more than enough between two little girls and two adults, we got a waffle cone and a sundae and packed the waffle cone in a cup and brought home. Even though it rained outside shortly before going and the tables were wet, we sat on the brick wall and still enjoyed the ice cream. Highly recommend and decently priced!

Got a coffee ice cream with whipped cream, fudge and chocolate sprinkles. The ice cream itself was…read moreway too sweet and tasted like a latte more than anything. Not strong on the coffee flavor and not what I was hoping for.

Mint chip

Waffle cone

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Fountain in the whip, yo

Scoops The Chatham Creamery

4.5(50 reviews)

Great little ice cream shop right on the main road in town. Staff was very accommodating with my…read moredaughters nut allergy and helpful, Inside was clean and there are a small amount of tables to sit at. The best part was I thought it was very well priced. Def give it a try,

Nothing tasted fresh in-house, small portions but huge price tag. Just a fad of a place that is…read moremediocre at best

Cookies for the cure sundae

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Magic window dispenses ice cream

Noon Tea Creperie

4.3(87 reviews)

0.1 mi

Excellent everything- crepes, bubble waffles, boba tea, service! My custom Sweet Crepe was thin…read morewith crispy edges stuffed with banana, strawberry, and blueberries, and the Nutella behaved and didn't overpower the fruit. Hub's Bubble Waffle was perfectly crispy and soft in all the right places, and my brown sugar Earl Grey boba tasted freshly brewed with nice bouncy pearls. We grabbed Oreo and Vanilla 3-inch Crepe Cakes to go for the kids and they weren't overly sweet, which is a win. NOTES/TIPS: **Parking lots are limited but doable and free on the weekends. **5 or so tables for 2 inside. **They're on DoorDash. **If you want other flavors and larger sizes of their crepe cakes like matcha, black sesame, strawberry, etc., you need to call and order at least 2 days ahead.

Tiny but adorable place. I pre-ordered 2 - 3" crepe cakes, the process was seamless, as was pick up.read more

Coconut ginger hits the spot on the cold days

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Jungle Juice

4.0(55 reviews)

0.1 mi

I like their smoothies. The banana peanut butter and yogurt combination is a favorite…read more Last time I got a juice, I called it in and had to walk in to pick it up. I wish they did curbside pick up instead of having people wait inside. Other then that, everyone is wearing masks and gloves (at least when I walked in) and for the most part, people order ahead of time and only walk in to pick their order. The quality of smoothies is good and prices are reasonable. Service is ok. A good option in case you want to grab a quick, healthy drink to go when around Madison.

Very long wait. The smoothie I ordered was mostly ice with a a few spinach and kale leaves and…read moreminimal fruit. The staff were friendly.

Green Avocado Special

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Chashni Cafe

4.6(78 reviews)

We had an awesome lunch on the early side and had no trouble getting seats! We ordered a latte,…read morerose saffron latte, matcha slap to drink! As each is hand made, they came out within a few minutes of each other. All were delicious, but definitely pricey! For food, we had avocado toast, egg Sammie with beef bacon, and the anday salad burgers! Each was different with many layers of flavors, from onions to aioli. As a side, we tried the masala home fries. These were good, but I prefer crispier potatoes, so not a reorder for me. Cute interior with friendly, albeit slow, service! Want to try some shakes and waffles next time!

Had a very sweet time. The atmosphere is cute and cozy. Not an enormous cafe but you'd be surprised…read morewith the amount of parties are seated here. The food does slowly arrive though so anticipate that. The chai had a good balance of strength and sweetness. The donut was sweeter than usual for me. Highly recommend a visit here.

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Fleur de Sel

4.5(70 reviews)

A cute cafe in downtown Chatham with lots of street parking. Came here after lunch in the afternoon…read morespecifically for the coffee and desserts, and wow! They have multiple coffee options, and I really appreciated that the coffee actually had a strong, bold coffee flavor. I only wish I could've tried more of their desserts because so many of them looked amazing! Unfortunately, they were already almost sold out by around 3 PM (and this was on a weekday!) so definitely come earlier if you want the full selection! We tried a few desserts and really enjoyed everything. The éclair was a tiny bit on the sweeter side for me, but still good. The pistachio macaron was probably one of my favorites because it had such a strong pistachio flavor, which I love. It was soft with a great texture while still holding its shape perfectly. I also really enjoyed the Black Forest cake - the sponge was soft and moist with plenty of chocolate shavings and wasn't overly heavy. What made the experience even better was the staff. Everyone was so lovely, friendly, and genuinely helpful. They were super proactive with cleaning and helping and made us feel very welcome. I had such a good time here and will definitely be back! Maybe earlier next time so I can try even more of the desserts!

Lovely cute cafe in downtown Chatham. Quick and friendly service,super cozy ambiance (decorated for…read moreHalloween currently) and great selection of coffees and pastries-I believe there's even sandwiches available. Had a Mango pastry to share with a friend over coffees-while my French pastry standard is Pierre & Michel in Somerville,this place comes close second,so def worth a visit!

Chocolate cake

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Raspberry macaron

Sorriso Kitchen

4.3(240 reviews)

Good food and service. A solid local breakfast or lunch spot. Family owned and they put their…read morehearts into it.

Met up with a dear friend for Sunday brunch. We both had coffees and Egg Benedicts (Florentine &…read moreSalmon). Pros: cozy environment,quick service. Cons: no reservations allowed, visits limited to only 1hr (and they rush you out if you try to "linger"), food was ok but lacked flavor for me. Would I come back? Yes,possibly,though maybe for a coffee.

View of front of the cafe/restaurant.

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Salmon Benny

Dunkin'

2.5(35 reviews)

2.4 mi

Quick and straightforward Dunkin'. A few types of donuts out at lunch already, definitely a busy…read moresite. Baskin Robbins also in this site. Ended up getting an ice green tea, solid and quick at the register. They also have two kiosks for self-ordering.

This is a typical Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins co-branded location that offers the same predictably…read moremediocre hot & cold beverages, light sandwiches, donuts and ice cream as every other Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins location. I've been to a lot of Dunkin' locations and the only difference from location to location is the attitude and effort of the folks behind the counter. It's obvious to me that some people aren't cut out for jobs that require customer service skills and they all seem to work at this Dunkin' location on Columbia Turnpike in Florham Park. I visit this location every so often when I'm in Florham Park and my usual dining companion's mother wants ice cream. It seems I'm always standing awkwardly at the counter waiting to order for several minutes while the staff argues with each other before one of them takes my order and makes me feel like an inconvenience to them. The dining area is typically filthy with tables that haven't been cleaned from previous diners and a single garbage receptacle in the restaurant that's overflowing. I'll be back but probably not by my choice.

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Chef Loryns

4.7(28 reviews)

0.9 mi

Was in Madison. Area n it was lunch time n looking for something quick to grab n I found chef…read moreLoryns w great reviews n thought id try it. I had the quiche Lorraine. Enjoyed it thouroughly. Sorry no photos. Tx u for a great quick lunch

Food options change They offer daily lunch specials and have the best homemade ice cream…read moresandwiches. They offer takeout of one individual meal or full dinners for the family that will look and taste like you cooked it yourself. Not a lot of room to eat in just 1-2 tables if you are lucky enough to have one. You can always take it home to enjoy the great food, quiches, salads , and sandwiches. They also do big party catering.

Colly Wally.. eat one and take one home Or eat two!!!

Small but mighty!

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Giant lobster chunks in the lobster bisque!

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Zara A.

8 years ago

They serve Hershey's ice cream and it is not a mom and pop shop as other reviewers noted. They have a large selection of ice cream flavors and cakes but the taste is okay, nothing memorable. There are usually long lines after school and on hot days. The employees can have attitudes depending on who you get! read more

John S.

126

9 years ago

Grew up on this Ice Cream and have NEVER had a bad experience. Best Strawberry shake in NJ. Literally I think they were even voted best Milkshake in NJ! Make sure you go earlier in the evening because this place gets packed in the summertime! read more

Allie B.

6 years ago

McCool's ice cream is very good and they have a great selection! Such a cute place and is usually packed. Great place to get some ice cream after you grab a bite to eat. I highly recommend! read more

Capitano M.

4 years ago

Haven't been in a while but I know it's good. Refreshing ice cream in a nice location. Clean establishment, and friendly cashier. Well done.

Jack E.

7 years ago

The owner is a douche but great ice cream. Owner will not help, talk, or listen to your questions.

Katlin G.

10 years ago

really good ice cream ! so many different options, sometimes a lot of people but so worth it

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