Ice cream can never be part of any serious diet (mine ebbs and flows), but like the chronic…read morealcoholic who yells out, "I don't want to live anymore!" when initially told in treatment that he can't have another drink, ever again...well, I can't imagine life without ice cream, at least once in a while. I try to keep my consumption of it down to once a month. For the most part, I'm successful. There's a whole story behind Zita's. It was started in 2000 and named after Grandmother Zita Elefante. I've passed this place countless times, but I've never been a regular patron, although that's changing. I'm pretty certain that my ice cream jones will be with me until the day I die, and Zita's is close by. In recent years, I've divided my ice cream consumption between 2 places, (maybe 3), for the most part. The Polar Ice Cream stand on Rt. 22 in Whitehouse is very good. Unfortunately, it's closed in the winter (do people not eat ice cream in the winter? I know this addict does). And if you park at Polar at the wrong time of day in the summer, you'll be subjected to a very long line and suddenly extremely limited parking. There's also Gronsky's Milk House in High Bridge. Nice store that serves other things besides ice cream (1 day I'll have to sit down there and order a meal). During the initial days of Covid, when I was driving all over this part of NJ to do my food (and toilet paper) shopping, I'd often stop here on my way home for a milk shake. Oftentimes, that was my "main meal" of the day. Great milk shake! Unfortunately, I'm not out in High Bridge all that much anymore, and I continue craving ice cream in the winter, when Polar in Whitehouse is closed. I've occasionally patronized the Penguin Ice Cream store in Bernardsville, but their hours are haphazard, and parking is hard to come by. So, I've been stopping by Zita's with increasing frequency. There's ample parking in back, a porch on the side for those who wish to sit outside in the fresh air, and within the store itself, service is fast, efficient and... generally speaking...friendly. A few months ago, I stopped in for a vanilla milk shake. The main guy there, perhaps the owner, was doing some major renovative work but he dropped what he was doing to serve me. When I indicated I wanted hard ice cream in the shake rather than soft, he seemed a bit put out (or that could have just been my overactive imagination), but I got the shake quickly, and it was delicious. Today, I stopped in for an ice cream cone. There were some exotic flavors available, which I'm not necessarily averse to (I'm capable of being as experimental as anybody when it comes to food; my only concerns are how it might affect my increasingly delicate digestion), but when push comes to shove, I'm essentially a purist. I didn't see it being offered in the bins up front, so I asked the pleasant young woman serving me if they had chocolate chip. They did. I was asked which type of cone I wanted. I wanted the standard sugar cone with 2 scoops. Prices seemed fair, and I was happy to leave a tip in the customary tip jar. I've sometimes had problems with the tip jar, which seems ubiquitous wherever you go these days, whether you're in a 7-11, a Dunkins, Starbucks, McDonald's, etc. (I can never get the discussion about "tip etiquette" between Steve Buscemi and Harvey Keitel in "Reservoir Dogs" out of my head anytime I'm faced with a tip jar). This time? Didn't bother me. Service was fast, friendly and efficient. I got 2 huge scoops balanced on the sturdy cone, with a presumably hygienic paper wrapped around the base to satisfy the germ paranoia of mind-crippled neurotics like yours truly! I tipped with pleasure. Perhaps my diet IS working, because getting through those 2 huge scoops required a tremendous (albeit delightful) effort on my part. My days of drunk/opioid-dazed driving are long, long behind me (thank whatever God or Gods might exist for my continued sobriety!), but on this occasion, I was driving with 1 hand on the wheel while licking frenetically at the ice cream cone to keep the ice cream from melting all over me in the summer heat. I succeeded for the most part, but maybe next time I should eat it while parked, or while sitting at the patio next door. I was sober, of course, but not necessarily driving safe. In other words, don't follow my bad example. Don't drive while eating ice cream. Get a designated driver to transport you, or...better yet...eat in in your parked car, or at the convenient patio located on the side of the store. Bottom line? Great place, great ice cream.

Honestly the ice cream wasn't even bad, but the customer service was horrible. Like I will never…read morebring my daughter here ever again. The girls behind the counter definitely do not like their jobs. They did not greet us or even smile. I asked for a sample for myself and my daughter, they seemed upset about it. One girl had such a bad attitude and she didn't use gloves to scoop the ice cream and her nails were very long, kinda gross! I'm BIG on tipping, they deserved nothing. If they want CHILDREN to come here, they should get new staff. Steer clear of this place.

Enjoyed this new place. Definitely doesn't have as many options compared to the other yogurt spots…read more However, I usually stick to original tart and it was decent. it's not as tarty as other places. They had a lot of gummies options! It is on the $$ end. Spacious place with good amount of tables. Quick service was efficient and fast. The nice touch was their spoons! it changes colors with temperature, the kids loved it!

The frozen yogurt here is always fresh, creamy, and full of flavor. The toppings are amazing and…read morethe place has such a fun vibe. Definitely my favorite spot!

Nasty counter help multiple times. My daughter dropped her cone and was super upset and the woman…read morewho always helps us told my husband my daughter was at fault and was hostile. My daughter was embarrassed and cleaning it up. She has always loved the ice cream and she is a nice although energetic kid. Avoid. They also never have soft serve, sundaes or dip. Even with a line, Zita s is always lovely. Hospitable and kind unlike this place. Which is a shame because we go to Stirling Hotel pretty frequently. Zita s and Magic Fountain are way better experiences.

Delicious ice cream. Enthusiastic and friendly staff. I ordered a combination of lemon and black…read moreraspberrynat her recommendation and it was fantastic.

As a connoisseur of fine ice creams, I recently indulged in the Rum & Raisin flavor, a personal…read morefavorite. The experience was nothing short of impressive. The rich, creamy texture combined with the robust flavor of rum and the sweet, chewy raisins created a delightful symphony of taste and texture. My companion opted for a strawberry ice cream shake. While it was well-prepared, the flavor didn't quite resonate with me, as strawberry isn't my preferred choice. However, for those who enjoy a classic strawberry shake, it would likely be a satisfying option. I am eager to return for another serving of the Rum & Raisin ice cream. Next time, I plan to enhance the experience by adding a sprinkle of walnuts or hazelnuts, introducing a delightful crunch that would complement the smooth, rich base. Great service and they have few outdoor benches as well to enjoy your ice cream.

Best soft serve I have ever had!!!…read more Honestly... I can't say enough good things about this place. To say I was pleasantly surprised I'd an understatement. I got a soft serve swirl with cookie dough bites and it was delicious. The ice cream is perfectly creamy, and the vanilla had an almost marshmallow-y taste to it. It also sort of reminded me of the cream inside an Oreo. Perfectly balanced between creamy and cold- it didn't taste watered down or too "Icy". My mom and my 16 month old also agreed. (Ok, my mom agreed. My son was a fan but he doesn't quite understand just how good it was yet.) My son didn't finish his, so we brought it back with us to upstate NY. Yes, it was good enough to save in the freezer at our hotel and then to shlep back home so I could enjoy one more time. And also so my husband could try it since I couldn't stop raving about it. Also worth noting- I'm very impressed at their variety. They have lots of soft serve and hard ice cream flavors. I hope I have another work trip that brings me back, cause I will be dreaming of this ice cream until then!

I am disappointed that this establishment has closed its doors for good. Such fresh tasting ice…read morecream

Still the best local soft serve ice cream. AND, let's put the rumor of them closing permanently to…read morerest. This was recently posted on Facebook by Mayor Jason F. Cilento on on MAY 18, 2026: Good news! I just got off the phone with our good friend Laszlo, owner of Dairy Quick, and he confirmed that they will be opening for the season, just a little later than expected. Hopefully this puts the rumors to rest, because Dairy Quick is a great annual Dunellen tradition and a valued local business! https://www.facebook.com/mayorcilento/posts/pfbid02QRUw778jF7W6aNzkaRhJjWdet1tUpB9ErwrLE4uPUhtLVwUv4SGZ5j59QQ3orTfrl

Great smooth ice cream. Friendly service. Lots of flavors. I got the cookie monster and birthday…read morecake. Ill defiantly be back

Plenty of flavors, toppings etc. very good ice cream, standard prices. Store is clean and good…read morestreet parking.

This spot is adorable and has plenty of seating, and it's incredibly clean. I got the Brooklyn…read morecheesecake on a cone and it was fantastic; you could really taste the quality. The service was fast, friendly, and attentive. Cleanliness is clearly a priority here, which honestly sets it apart from a lot of other ice cream places. Well-maintained all around, and it shows how much the owner takes pride in what they've built.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

A Sweet Surprise in Dunellen!…read more After living in the area for over 20 years, I finally stopped by this local ice cream shop--and I'm honestly blown away. I've visited twice now and each time has been better than the last. The shop is under new ownership, and Mike (the new owner) is awesome. Super friendly, easy to talk to, and clearly passionate about making this place special. You can feel the good vibes as soon as you walk in. I've never really been into Italian ice, but this place completely changed my mind. The flavors are bold and refreshing--Cappuccino and Mudslide are my personal favorites. Rich, smooth, and packed with flavor. And here's the cherry on top: they welcome your furry friends and even offer a complimentary pup cup to go. Both my dogs were very happy--and let's be honest, that made me even happier. I was too busy enjoying the Italian ice to snap a photo of it (it was that good), but I did grab a pic of the pup cups--because happy dogs deserve the spotlight too! If you're in or around Dunellen, do yourself a favor and check this place out. Great treats, great people, and a super welcoming atmosphere. I'll definitely be back!

In 76 years of living, this was the 2nd worst ice cream I had in my entire life. It was bland and…read moretasted nothing of the chocolate flavor it was supposed to have. In addition, the texture was completely wrong, it was gummy and lacked any of the velvety dance cream and egg yolk play on your tongue.

A great little ice cream/gelato shop hidden away in a corner burger shop. There were more than…read moreenough flavor suggestions for cones or cups in addition to premade ice cream sandwiches in an easy to reach freezer. Now that we've found it I expect we'll be frequent customers!