Amazing service and gelato!! wow!! From the very start, they made us feel welcomed. beautiful…read morestore, too.

I'm a sucker for a sweet treat, so I was excited to grab a cup of gelato at Venchi. If you're not…read morefamiliar with this Italian brand, it has more than a century and a half of history! They started out as a gourmet chocolatier in 1878, and later expanded into artisanal gelato in 2007. The store is located on the first floor of Garden State Plaza near the food court. You can't miss it because the interior is absolutely STUNNING from top to bottom. It looks like a designer boutique, decorated with ice cream cones, walls of chocolate products, and floral wallpaper. Even the packaging is beautiful and feels high-end. Luxurious, darling~ I stopped by on a Friday night and was greeted warmly. From the colorful walls of chocolate bars to the stainless steel counter lined with a rainbow of gelato flavors, I didn't know where to look first! I made a beeline for the gelato. It's freshly made in small batches every day. They offer classic Italian flavors like tiramisu, pistachio, and hazelnut, along with fruity sorbets and more chocolate heavy options. The staff generously let me sample as many as I wanted to. Most are also gluten-free and vegan. You choose a cup or cone, pick your size, and even upgrade to a gourmet version if you want to add a chocolate spread + toppings. Prices are steeeeeeeeep, so I just chose a small cup of the Chocoviar Mango ($7.95)-- a mix of mango and milk chocolate with crunchy white chocolate pearls. Many ingredients are imported from Italy, and they pride themselves on using natural ingredients without artificial flavors or coloring. So naturally, the gelato was delicious! I loved the silky, dense texture. The mango was tangy and refreshing. My favorite part was the milk chocolate bar topping-it had that creamy, melt-in-your-mouth sweetness that cut through the tartness of the mango. Don't forget to browse their selection of gourmet chocolates, gift boxes, and hazelnut spreads. There's no doubt I'll be back to satisfy my sweet tooth! Yes, it's pricey, but that first spoonful made it feel worth it! I should've gotten another scoop. LOL.

Get the Cappuccino Crunch--it's a must-try!…read more This is an order-and-go ice cream spot, so you place your order and then either stand outside or take a walk around the park across the street while you wait.

Great ice cream always served with a smile. The menu also includes other cold treats. Family owned…read moreand operated by a super nice family. They are always very welcoming and they have created a very wonderful place to visit.

- Ice cream was good ! Refreshing after a Chinese meal right next door. It was pushing 90F so it…read morewas a nice cold treat. - Service was fast, no lines. - Place also served other desserts such as pastries and cannolis and eclairs, but the ice cream was enough for me.

We went for some soft serve ice cream. It was a little pricey but I guess thats how much iced cream…read moreis now. The person who helped me was friendly enough and the line moved pretty fast. I was very disappointed to see styrofoam containers and plastic utensils. Both of those containers will slowly decompose over the next 500 years or so and pollute our ground water, soil or air. Obviously paper cups and bamboo utensils would be much better since they're both biodegradable.

One of the best little ice cream, and gelato spots in NJ. Can get pretty crowded in the summer…read moremonths, so be prepared!

Prices are comparable to other small ice cream businesses…read more -soft serve: less creamy, more icicle-y than, say, Carvel. okay -hard ice cream: decent amount of air component so it's less dense/filling and melts faster. okay. I was quite disappointed they had no inside seating and basically no outside seating (except 2 benches in the sun) so our family had fo sit in a mound of stones behind our car but there were too many of mosquitos ao it was not enjoyable.

I love pastries! This place has so many delicious pastries! I'm sad it's a bit far from my house…read morebut whenever I'm in the area I will ALWAYS stop by! So busy that sometimes it will get hectic. But it's all worth it

While the dessert was good, the staff is not aware of allergens in desserts. All three people at…read morethe front, although they were very nice, assured me there were no nuts in "Spring" dessert. They said there could be cross contamination. Cross contamination is no issue for me, as I informed them, but I need to know if there are nuts actually inside as an ingredient. One person said only one item on their dessert menu contained nuts, and when I mentioned that many contained hazelnut they seemed surprised to learn that hazelnut is in fact a tree nut. Lo and behold, the chocolate dacquoise inside the Spring dessert contained nuts and I got an anaphylactic reaction as a result and needed to take my EpiPen. The bite I had was very yummy but almost took me out so I'll still keep two stars for the baking itself. However, staff NEEDS to know what contains very common and deadly allergens.

Van Dyk's is one of those classic summer traditions for my family. We usually make a few trips here…read moreevery summer, and it's easy to see why people keep coming back. Their homemade ice cream is delicious, and they offer a huge variety of flavors. We stopped by on a Friday afternoon and lucked out--it wasn't crowded yet. If you've ever been here during peak summer hours, you know that's a rarity. This place is a local favorite, and long lines are pretty common later in the day. I was really hoping to get my favorite, Bailey's Cream, but they were sold out. That's one thing to keep in mind: while they have a ton of flavors, they aren't always all available. I ended up ordering the Black Raspberry Chip with free rainbow sprinkles (my go-to), and it definitely hit the spot. Someone in our group got a milkshake and absolutely loved it, while another ordered the Cappuccino Oreo and enjoyed it as well. Portion sizes: A single scoop (their small) is surprisingly large. With prices having increased over the years, I'd love to see a smaller, more affordable option for those times when I just want a little ice cream. I also wish they'd let you choose two flavors in a small cup instead of requiring a double scoop (medium) if you want to mix flavors. A few things to know before you go: Van Dyk's is cash only, although they do have an ATM inside if you need it. The shop itself is very small, with no indoor seating or restrooms. There are only a few places to sit outside, so most people end up standing around or grabbing a spot on the small wall. Parking can also be a bit of a headache. The lot gets hectic, especially when they're busy, and better signage would definitely help. We've found it's often easier to park on a nearby side street and walk over. Even when the line is long, the staff does a great job keeping things moving. One employee usually takes care of an entire group from start to finish, which helps keep the ordering process efficient. Everyone we've interacted with has always been friendly and helpful. Even with the cash-only policy, limited seating, and hectic parking, Van Dyk's is still one of our family's favorite summer traditions. The homemade ice cream keeps us coming back year after year, and hopefully next time they'll have my favorite ice cream, Bailey's Cream, in stock.

- Bright interior where you order your treats before exiting through a separate door; slight…read morelingering milk scent inside - Wide variety of flavors, with very generous portions - Creamy, rich ice cream with solid flavor depth - Friendly, efficient service; staff kindly provided cups and spoons for our overflowing two-scoop cones - Small private parking lot that fills up quickly, especially on a hot Sunday evening - No formal seating, but there's space to relax on the stone ledge outside - Cash only

The workers were really sweet and very fast with their service. Served with a smile and had the…read moreplace so clean when we came in :)

The ice creams speaks for itself. The service is always good. It is bright and clean inside.read more

Really enjoyed my breakfast there. Nice space. You can sit outside if you like. Waitress super…read morenice and helpful I had a waffle with a side of eggs. Food arrived hot and was delicious. My friend had the apple crepe Tried an iced latte also very good Would definitely return with friends

Have been here 2x. Nice years ago and again a few weeks ago for a late breakfast. Food was…read moreincredible, coffee was amazing, service was fast and friendly. Will definitely be back.

The dessert shop is simple and bright, with all the cakes neatly arranged. The Korean owner is very…read morenice. The cakes at this shop are all exquisitely made and delicious. The cream is smooth and creamy, with a rich texture and not overly sweet, and they are very fresh. Ciel Dessert's cakes are all beautifully made and not too sweet, meeting all the criteria for deliciousness.

From the moment you walk in you just want to stay inside because of the smell - amazing, enticing,…read moreuplifting aromas of the freshly baked goods, just something truly special. We got a few croissants, and a number of beautiful, artfully presented pastries - we were ordering just by the looks and everything was absolutely delightful. Highly recommended.

Craved some frozen yogurt and came across this place via Yelp search..I thought it would be a fun…read moreexperience for my 5 year old who's never served frozen yogurt himself PLUS a choice of toppings. Initial thought of the place- bright and small. Not inviting people to stay with only two metal tables and 4 chairs at each table. Ice cream flavors were "meh" at most. Typical chocolate, vanilla, twist, coconut, cookies n cream, pistachio, and some pumpkin flavors for the season. Two kids "working" at the register - both on their phones with AirPods in. I wasn't sure if we served ourselves with the toppings since some of it I had to reach my hand further back to try and grab. Surprised I even needed anybody there to assist me with payment. Ice cream itself was mediocre. Frozen yogurt was whatever and not as creamy as I normally would've like it. Melted way too fast (maybe cuz it was toward the end of the night)? I wish I took a picture of everything but between two ice cream cups, coming out to $15, definitely wasn't worth the drive or the price.

The place doesn't look as inviting as the name makes it seem but nonetheless the smoothie we…read moreordered was good. Both people working were friendly and they made our order pretty quick. We needed a quick protein drink after our workout and this was the first suggested place.