Italian ice galore! Ralph's is a refreshing welcome to Forest Hills, Queens, NYC's shopping…read moredistrict Austin Street with company history origins in Staten Island, NYC. I remember I would frequently patronized Ralph's at 497 Newbridge Road, East Meadow, NY with my then boyfriend and we would take home large cups including several pints for his father. Indeed, this Ralph's is priced higher than competitor Rita's. (I have never visited The Lemon Ice King of Corona due to the inaccessibility location via mass transit. Thus, I cannot make a juxtaposition for comment). I am willing to pay for high quality of ingredients, good taste and abundance for quantity. Ralph's is my ultimate brand of Italian ice to seek and intake - Uncle Louie G comes second and nothing else. Ralph's always have a extensive menu of flavors for classic Italian Ice (water ice), cream ice (sherbet), ice cream, smoothies, and "Tornados" (blended treats). Italian ice made correctly without any pieces of ice and water at the bottom of the cup for the flavor to be diluted. I am old school traditional conservative and choose my default favorite type: classic Italian water ice. I ventured here on a cold day during the Christmas 2025 season rather than during a hot stifling summer day. At day's end it was a sweet phlegmatic ephemeral moment. Customer service is very attentive, efficient, courteous and polite as I was the only patron in the house. I've learned that (I think) most Ralph's locations will be closed during the winter months and re-open March 2026 since Italian ice and ice cream is a seasonal operating business. Oh! I always enjoy Italian ice year round and wished it were open year round which their website claims "fat free & cholesterol free." Space is large for patrons to order, wait and order pick-up for this location. I like the large wall-to-wall decal mural which is specific to the Forest Hills locale as it was my one-time former residence. There is one in-door bench which I sat to thoroughly intake to enjoy my sweet treat. I did receive a sales receipt. I would gladly visit again for watermelon, strawberry, mango, orange and cherry flavors. Small peach Italian ice, $6.19 The scooping for this small cup is large and very abundant. The flavor taste like summer's peach flair which contains actual pieces of peach fresh fruit. It does not contain dried processed fruit. Wow! It is a justifying sweet ending for a long haul arduous bitter day. Ralph's accurate correctively produces Italian ice as a wondrous delight which is thoroughly satisfying to the taste.

Enjoyable place to have a delicious Italian ice. They have a variety you can choose from with all…read moredifferent sizes. This time around I had their Mississippi mud ice in a small container and it was super delicious. Absolutely devoured the rich chocolate flavors on a steamy summer evening. The space is quite small, but does have seats where you can casually rest as you wait for your order or even enjoy your ices there. The staff were delightful and totally helped with ensuring you get the ice flavor. They offered tasting too to help the user experience.

This place is a piece of history for me. I've been going since I was little…read more The atmosphere is so much fun. The walls are covered in cereal boxes and stickers. They make so many fun flavors and they encourage you to try everything. You can not go wrong with any flavor. Everyone should try this place.

On a super hot day, we finally made our way to Max & Mina's Ice Cream. It was a little overwhelming…read morewalking in because there are so many interesting options, you don't know what exactly is inside each flavor, but the atmosphere felt so colorful and fun. The line was long, so I felt bad asking to try more flavors. I only chose 3, but I ended up getting a 2 scoop ($6.90) of the blueberry pie and key lime pie. I enjoyed it. Would like to come back to try other flavors. Next time I will be asking to try more flavors! The owner did not seem to be the friendliest, but maybe I was reading it wrong or he was having a bad day. The shop is small and has 4 seats.

We had to stop by during their opening week to get Ralph's ices, a favorite of our family! So glad…read morethis location opened up in Forest Hills. Easy to get to and fairly close to 71st Avenue. I can see this place getting packed during hotter weather. It's a small and narrow location. Service was great and friendly. It made us feel very excited to order some ices. Got two pints of our classic favorites: mango and rainbow and it was about $18 and change. A bit cheaper if you pay cash. The ice quality and texture were great. Delicious and hit the spot. I hope they add prices to their menu in the future because it would be really helpful prior to purchasing.

Small shop in a great location offering a variety of sweet treats (water ice, creme ice, ice…read morecreams, drinks, and sundaes). Service is fast and friendly. I tried them when they first opened in Forest Hills and it was super busy. Definitely a place that comes in handy during the summertime. Would recommend!

Had a discount on the BR app for a frozen drink, wanted mangonada but the lady at the counter…read morerepeatedly said it's only for the DD menu. I told her it was a BR coupon, also remembered using one for a mangonada before. I asked the male employee who at least tried and it worked. He also made the drink, with less chamoy as requested, and it was just right. Make sure to mix in the chamoy before drinking or else sour.

We began stopping by last summer during after dinner strolls and I gotta say: BR has improved their…read moreice cream game! I love a sugar cone with scoops of Pralines 'n Cream and Pistachio Almond but tonight I was inspired by a cute guy ahead of us ordering a cup of Beach Day (whut?) so I ordered that instead. It was PHENOMENAL, so much so that I had to thank that guy as he sat on the park bench adjacent to BR and tell him he inspired me to try something new. We're lucky to have an ice cream shop on Austin Street with delicious stuff: GO!

This is my first time at this Ralph's location. I like the ambiance it's cute. The cashier was very…read morenice they have 2 nice size menu's to see what you would like to order. I haven't had cookie monster ice cream in a long time so that's what I decide to get a small one that cost was $5.95 I paid cash. There ice cream and ices always are good.

One of our absolute favorite spots in the neighborhood. At first, we'd just get snacks and some…read moregrocery essentials, but in the past year we've started getting more of the prepared food and oh my, were we missing out on that before. The chirashi and yellowtail bowls are so good, and incomparably priced! Same for the gyoza and onigiri. Everything tastes super homemade and fresh. They're constantly putting out new items as they're being made. We're so lucky to have such an authentic Japanese market in our neighborhood! ありがとうございます、Sakura Ya!

Really cute Japanese market with a mix of fresh, frozen, cooked and packaged snacks. I'm used to…read morethe big Japanese markets in LA this place packs in a lot of Japanese faves in a small space. I came with my nephew so he could get some snacks including oreos and kit kats you don't fine in your regular candy store. He loved the place. I love the place and the staff that run the place are friendly.

101 years old icon…read more if you haven't tried this place, don't tell anyone... just go. you'll never want to eat any other ice cream. queens, the world is yours.

Crossing off finally from my Queens popular place list to visit . Multiple attempts to come here…read moreand finally find the right time. This classic and favorite dessert spot still has its magic. When we arrived, there was a line on both sides- to sit down and the to go order. Since today is our first visit here but not our friends, we patiently waited for our turn to get a table. Corner table is not bad. We picked one of their best selling items- banana split, 2 scoops of ice cream. Comes with free whipped cream , choice of syrup, rainbow sprinkles a cherry. Extra charge for any added item like any toppings. Price is reasonable for the serving size, it can be shared. The server is ready to give extra cutlery. A glass of water should be asked, not automatically given. There is nothing extraordinary for the taste of the ice cream except the fact that all flavors are home made. The 1930's decors, classic kitchen gadgets, existing old style but refurbished furniture's , is selling popular candies in early 30's and original atm machines version still working are things that make this place extraordinary , an additional things to look forward to and keeping customers coming back. A monopoly Queen's edition board game puts a smile on my face when I find out that they are selling it for a good fee and includes a $20 gift card with it. Right away purchased it. Definitely coming back to try their other popular and hot items. By the way when we are about to leave, there was a long line waiting for seats.

Spectaculoos!…read more Spectacular should be spelled Spectaculoos from now on. It just feels cooler to have the "oooos" enunciation at the end doesn't it? This Sunday only Wafel and Dinges truck is just way to dangerous. They should limit you to one of these because it's just way to hard choose just one option. Perhaps the Sunday only option is their way to protect us from those of us with no self control. If that is the case, good thinking W & D! As far as the Wafels, is there anything that Spekuloos (my current sweet addiction) or Nutella is spread on that doesn't taste awesome? Is there anything that fresh cut strawberries and whipped cream can't elevate? Who doesn't like a freshly made, still warm, slightly crunchy Belgium Wafel? You'll want to enjoy promptly right after you get your order it is most delicious the second you get it. Don't wait! The truck has all required utensils right there for you and the box is built in a way that makes it conducive to eat by sliding the Wafel to the edge to bite. However you're on your own to find seating to enjoy which can be somewhat of a challenge in some neighborhoods, where this truck parks including this one. Pro tip: head to the nearby MacDonald park nearby. One final thought, for those diabetics out there, just keep walking, there isn't anything here for you to eat,....

Oh wow. I haven't…read morehad a yummy waffle in a while and perhaps that's why I'm so in love right now- but there's no denying that they offer a darn tasty treat. I got the "Brussels Wafel" which is basically a rectangular waffle and got unlimited topping for $2 - strawberries, banana, whipped cream, walnuts, and chocolate fudge. It was, in a word, divine. Check out their website or call their hotline to find out what the challenge is to get a free "dinges" - today was to pretend that you were sleepwalking! FYI- Dinges are the toppings! There's also wafels with meat toppings like BBQ Pulled Pork or Bacon and Maple Syrup. I heard the hype from my little sister who always saves her money to get a wafel from the Manhattan truck. I'm really psyched there's one in Forest Hills now. I'm gonna have to pace myself!

Came here to study and to check out this cafe. What I got;…read moreIced Matcha Lavender ; 4.5-5: the matcha meshed well with the lavender and I would totally get this again. Tomato quiche: 4.5/5- The quiche could've been bigger because of the pricing. Overall, it was pretty good for first time trying quiche at red pipe. The coleslaw meshed well with the tomato quiche. Overall, you need to get there early if you want to study there. This place has limited spots opened once all the laptop customers like to study there. They accept cash and card. They also have a bathroom.

Cute place very friendly staff, I ordered a Matcha latte…read moreiced, and unfortunately, it wasn't made correctly so I asked them to remake it and she took a cup of milk, filled it halfway and a large cup and poured my old Matcha that tasted bad into the milk lol Cute for photos, but I wouldn't spend my money here

I was in the neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, NYC and in the passage of my travels I yearned…read morefor something sweet and quick, but not a full meal. Strawberry Nutella $10.83 Sliced fresh strawberries and Nutella are my favorite combination. It is the only crepe that I have a desideratum as nothing else on the menu entice my interest. It was certainly delicious and fresh served on a cardboard holder in a small custom metal stanchion as I decided to dine-in. I would never made it home in one cohesive piece of my long-haul MTA NYC Transit bus ride to southwestern Queens, NYC. The crepe was also messy with the Nutella spewing out when biting and holding the crepe. The Nutella was very delicious and chocolatey. It was prepared in a open-kitchen. Price is standard as expected in 2026 stagflation era. French crepes reminisce me of a past visit to Paris, France of once idyllic times with my former love. Customer service is attentive. There is sufficient indoor seating with tables. This T-Swirl Crepe is located on a second floor small shopping complex. I did receive a sale receipt as proof and authority in support of my patronized visit.

The Matcha Chocolate Truffles Crepe was the best dessert crepe I've ever tried. I personally liked…read moreit better than the crepes I've had in even Japan and Taiwan. These crepes were thin and crispy on the edges. The strawberry, chocolate truffles, and matcha paired so well together, and the crepes were stuffed. I also tried the Chicken Teriyaki Crepe, which was filled to the brim with spinach, corn, red onion, eggs, and chicken. There was a proportionate ratio of veggies to protein. The taste was somewhat nostalgic and reminded me of the sandwiches I used to get at a Chinese bakery. I tried the Strawberry Cucumber Iced Tea with lychee jelly, which was very refreshing and reminded me of a spa. There is a bit of a wait for your food and drinks after you place your order, but it's not an unreasonable wait. This was my first time trying T-Swirl, and I was really surprised and impressed. This creperie is located in a corner and is pretty dim, but there's a few tables and chairs inside.