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Penguin Ice Cream

4.5 (95 reviews)
Closed • 3:15 pm - 9:00 PM
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Quiindy C.

We stopped by for a quick sweet fix, and Penguin Ice Cream did not disappoint. If you're in the area, it's absolutely a must-visit. Whether you're a die-hard ice cream lover or just in the mood for a simple treat, you'll find something to love here. The flavors are rich, creative, and clearly made with care. I'll definitely be back--probably sooner than I should!

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Lindsey A.

Adorable ice cream parlor in downtown Bernardsville. Each ice cream comes with a Swedish fish -- because what penguin doesn't love their fish! Love that touch and the cute theme.

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Prin D.

The ice cream shop is located in a lovely area which is great to walk around while you enjoy. The shop is small and the staff is a bit slow (young people and not 100% paying attention to who is on line or who is next), but the quality of the ice cream is great and the prices are reasonable. They have refrigerators with cakes, cupcakes, and to go options, too. I liked that they're open until 10pm on weekends.

Mike P.

I came here when i was looking for an ice cream shop while house sitting for my sister in bedminster. This place had some good icecream. The worst part about this place is parking but you can find a spot on the street. The lot next to the building is for the apartments behind and there are signs saying they will tow. They had a good selection of flavors and the staff was really friendly. If you live local and haven't check out this spot you should stop by.

Lawrence B.

Loved the ice cream cake. Never had vanilla ice cream that good. Thank you Please send me the recipe vanilla has great sweetness. Chocolate taste like fudge.

Jessica T.

I got the coffee oreo ice cream and it was delicious! It tasted very creamy and I liked that the oreo chunks were soft. I also thought the Swedish fish topping was awesome. I've never seen that at other ice cream places! There's limited seating which isn't an issue during the colder seasons and off peak hours. But I can imagine during the warmer months you'd have to eat your ice cream outside. There's very limited street parking near the store. Definitely try to grab a spot if you can outside the train station.

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1 year ago

The absolute best strawberry ice cream around!!! Penguin is the best and an absolute staple

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Amazing and really cute place. I had the oatmeal raisin. Lots of different flavors. Very original!

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Luke bubnowski is bad at ice cream and it didn't taste that good.but overall the ice cream war bussin

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5 years ago

I'm never disappointed when I go, and the single Swedish Fish is always a welcome addition.

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I had the chocolate peanut butter in a waffle cone 2 scoops and it was good down to the last bite.

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6 years ago

We love this local spot! Even in quarantine, the service is amazing and the ice cream is delicious!

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Love their flurries and milks shakes. Favorite spot in town to get dessert. Owner is nice and sweet

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Such a cute local shop. So many delicious flavors to choose from and you gotta love the Swedish Fish that comes on top of each treat!

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Delicious ice cream particularly the vanilla chocolate chip and the cookie sandwiches!!

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