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Cute local ice cream shop at Ridgewood NJ. The pained the building pink which is very appealing to kids. Parking lot in the front, convenient for quick stop by. The staff members are friendly and helpful. Fast service. We got a cotton candy ice cream with chocolate sprinkles ($6). It's a big scoop. Flavor is good. Too sweet for me. No tables or seats inside. But I see many people just chatting and hanging out in the front and enjoying the ice cream.
Great service. Great homemade ice cream. And excellent prices. Such a cute little spot with a fantastic menu to choose from and everything is homemade. We loved our ice cream! Definitely recommend! We had vanilla lemon, key lime pie, and pistachio.
It's in a neighborhood and looks something like a clapboard pink tool shed. Wonder what it originally was. But I found it in Yelp Radar on my Saturday commute to Hackensack from Summit on another 8 day work week. I walked up and saw "cash only" on the door and harrumphed but checked the site and that's what it says. Sweet tax move. Once I got inside, it was like being in what might have been the 1950's. A slew of kids behind the counter including a teen rocking a flattop and cheerful cheerleader friendly girls not bitterly serving customers. Nice kids (which i am not - well not a kid). The prices were jaw dropping low and the flavors were extraterrestrially different - check their on line menu. Sure it ran me $16 for a large milk shake and a medium sundae but you pay more elsewhere and without the fresh-faced friendly service and without the great odd flavors - German Bavarian Chocolate Cake flavor! Of course if I frequented this place I'd become Jabba the Hut but I'll be back once I walk off my last visit!
Tried ice cream here for first time, the service is great. We got only one scoop each but it looked like we got at least 2 or 3 scoops, extremely generous portions. I could even finish it. Flavors we tried were black raspberry and blueberry pie. Black Raspberry was very good, better than blueberry flavor. Loved the quality of ice cream. It's quite busy and popular place, so be patient and nice to staff. Lol.
This was in a residential neighborhood that only accepted cash. The location was small, and seating was not really available except outside. There were a number of different ice cream flavors to choose from with traditional and unique ones too. The service was friendly, and the line moved quickly with the number of people that were working. I had a single scoop of strawberry chocolate chip ($5.50). It was a generous scoop, and it was tasty. There was a good amount of chocolate chips present while the ice cream was creamy. There was a strong taste of strawberry, but not as much as I thought. I also tried the peanut butter Oreo and key lime pie flavors. The peanut butter Oreo was well put together. The peanut butter really was the key here. I did even think the Oreo pieces were needed. The real winner was the key lime pie. It was one of the better ice cream flavors I had. I am not a big fan of key lime pie in general, but this was superior. The pie crumb flavor was definitely tasted and made all the difference. It was great. Will I go back? Yes.
Absolutely the best ice cream in the area! It seems to be situated in a random residential area rather than a business plaza. Parking lot can get a little hectic as there are two entrance/exit areas and parking is a free for all. The ice cream parlor (building) is one way - good for traffic flow. They are CASH ONLY. You'll be tended to by one of many high school/college aged employees. As for the ice cream, you have many options to choose from. I've had the Oreo, pumpkin Oreo, rum raisin, and butter pecan. All wonderfully rich and creamy.
Van Dyk's has some dang good ice cream here and the crowds outside (during the summer) will tell you that. We came here at 7pm on what we thought was going to be a very warm and quiet Memorial Day weekend Sunday evening and it was anything but that on the quiet, residential street that Van Dyk's was on. It's quite easy to actually mistaken Van Dyk's for another house on the street, except for the fact that there's a sign outside of this bright pink house and a parking lot full of cars. As we waited a bit inside the parking lot, we saw throngs of customers go in empty handed and come out very, very happy with their cones and cups of delicious looking ice cream. When we finally went in, the 1st thing that we noticed was that it was quite bare inside. There were about 5-6 teenagers standing behind the counter and pretty much nothing else inside. Luckily, Van Dyk's post their menu on their website so we were able to do a little research ahead of time of how many scoops we wanted and which flavors. To be honest, none of the flavors jump out like "WOAHH I must get that", but they do have a long list of refreshing flavors still. We ended up getting 2 giant scoops - 1 Black Raspberry Chip and 1 Maple Walnut on a large waffle cone with free rainbow sprinkles on it. It came out to $8, which we paid in cash as they ONLY accept cash. We took a few photos by their far wall, which had Van Dyk's name on it and then immediately made our way outside onto the stoop as the inside quickly got crowded (to the point that a line formed outside). Verdict? VERY Delicious and refreshing ice cream. Unfortunately, it was a pretty hot and humid day so our ice cream began melting immediately when we stepped out. However, our kids loved every bit of the ice cream and we loved the flavors too. I definitely preferred the Black Raspberry Chip though and so did the kids as it had a fruitier taste to it. On a side note, the parking lot became an absolute nightmare as we were enjoying our ice cream right outside with other customers. There are about 15 parking spots outside, but it definitely got crowded in a hurry and difficult for many to navigate, so be prepared for the crush. However, with that said, we will definitely be back to try more flavors!
Fantastic homemade ice cream to really cool you down during these past days the weather has been HOT. Unique Flavors? It has them. Generous scoops? Oh hell yeah. Want a pint to go? They got em. Van Dyk is a great place to go get ice cream on the go or bring it back home. The lemon sorbet has a strong and refreshing taste. I got the Oreo Cappuccino, which I had NEVER seen that before, it's beautiful and brings a tear to my eye. I knocked one star off because of the following: Downsides: No seating, Cash Only, and Parking is plentiful but no street parking means that it will be hard to go in if the lot is full. Give it a try, you won't regret it.
Like most quaint homemade ice cream shops, this place is the bomb. They always have a great variety of flavors (most recently, I got a scoop of Raspberry Truffle and a scoop of Oreo Peanut Butter) and they are super generous with their portions -- my pic shows a Double Scoop in a Cup, and it's obviously way more than two scoops of ice cream. I probably ended up getting two scoops of each FLAVOR instead. As noted in many other reviews, it's cash only, so come prepared! A single scoop cup is between $4-5, and a double scoop in a cup is between $5-6. Their parking lot is small, it can fit maybe 13-15 cars (spaces aren't lined), so it's a good idea to park around the corner and walk in the summertime.
3 months ago
Van Dyk's is one of those classic summer traditions for my family. We usually make a few trips here every 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. read more
- Bright interior where you order your treats before exiting through a separate door; slight lingering 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 read more
Made a quick stop at this parlor to get some ice cream. Plenty of parking spots in front of the store. A lot of people were hanging out outside the store while having their ice cream. Inside the store, it was mainly the counter to order ice creams. They had 24 different flavors in the menu, with options for cups, waffles and cones. There were plenty of toppings available as well. We got the cotton candy flavor with chocolate sprinkles on top. There were multiple associates behind the counter. So we got order right away. The price was decent for the small cup, only $6. It was a lot of ice cream in the cup. We liked the taste of the ice cream. Sprinkles were good too. I just wish the store was little bit more interesting inside with better decor and some sitting space. read more
Cute local ice cream shop at Ridgewood NJ. The pained the building pink which is very appealing to kids. Parking lot in the front, convenient for quick stop by. The staff members are friendly and helpful. Fast service. We got a cotton candy ice cream with chocolate sprinkles ($6). It's a big scoop. Flavor is good. Too sweet for me. No tables or seats inside. But I see many people just chatting and hanging out in the front and enjoying the ice cream. read more
Great service. Great homemade ice cream. And excellent prices. Such a cute little spot with a fantastic menu to choose from and everything is homemade. We loved our ice cream! Definitely recommend! We had vanilla lemon, key lime pie, and pistachio. read more
It's in a neighborhood and looks something like a clapboard pink tool shed. Wonder what it originally was. But I found it in Yelp Radar on my Saturday commute to Hackensack from Summit on another 8 day work week. I walked up and saw "cash only" on the door and harrumphed but checked the site and that's what it says. Sweet tax move. Once I got inside, it was like being in what might have been the 1950's. A slew of kids behind the counter including a teen rocking a flattop and cheerful cheerleader friendly girls not bitterly serving customers. Nice kids (which i am not - well not a kid). The prices were jaw dropping low and the flavors were extraterrestrially different - check their on line menu. Sure it ran me $16 for a large milk shake and a medium sundae but you pay more elsewhere and without the fresh-faced friendly service and without the great odd flavors - German Bavarian Chocolate Cake flavor! Of course if I frequented this place I'd become Jabba the Hut but I'll be back once I walk off my last visit! read more
1 year ago
Tried ice cream here for first time, the service is great. We got only one scoop each but it looked like we got at least 2 or 3 scoops, extremely generous portions. I could even finish it. Flavors we tried were black raspberry and blueberry pie. Black Raspberry was very good, better than blueberry flavor. Loved the quality of ice cream. It's quite busy and popular place, so be patient and nice to staff. Lol. read more
2 months ago
This was in a residential neighborhood that only accepted cash. The location was small, and seating was not really available except outside. There were a number of different ice cream flavors to choose from with traditional and unique ones too. The service was friendly, and the line moved quickly with the number of people that were working. I had a single scoop of strawberry chocolate chip ($5.50). It was a generous scoop, and it was tasty. There was a good amount of chocolate chips present while the ice cream was creamy. There was a strong taste of strawberry, but not as much as I thought. I also tried the peanut butter Oreo and key lime pie flavors. The peanut butter Oreo was well put together. The peanut butter really was the key here. I did even think the Oreo pieces were needed. The real winner was the key lime pie. It was one of the better ice cream flavors I had. I am not a big fan of key lime pie in general, but this was superior. The pie crumb flavor was definitely tasted and made all the difference. It was great. Will I go back? Yes. read more
2 years ago
Absolutely the best ice cream in the area! It seems to be situated in a random residential area rather than a business plaza. Parking lot can get a little hectic as there are two entrance/exit areas and parking is a free for all. The ice cream parlor (building) is one way - good for traffic flow. They are CASH ONLY. You'll be tended to by one of many high school/college aged employees. As for the ice cream, you have many options to choose from. I've had the Oreo, pumpkin Oreo, rum raisin, and butter pecan. All wonderfully rich and creamy. read more
Van Dyk's has some dang good ice cream here and the crowds outside (during the summer) will tell you that. We came here at 7pm on what we thought was going to be a very warm and quiet Memorial Day weekend Sunday evening and it was anything but that on the quiet, residential street that Van Dyk's was on. It's quite easy to actually mistaken Van Dyk's for another house on the street, except for the fact that there's a sign outside of this bright pink house and a parking lot full of cars. As we waited a bit inside the parking lot, we saw throngs of customers go in empty handed and come out very, very happy with their cones and cups of delicious looking ice cream. When we finally went in, the 1st thing that we noticed was that it was quite bare inside. There were about 5-6 teenagers standing behind the counter and pretty much nothing else inside. Luckily, Van Dyk's post their menu on their website so we were able to do a little research ahead of time of how many scoops we wanted and which flavors. To be honest, none of the flavors jump out like "WOAHH I must get that", but they do have a long list of refreshing flavors still. We ended up getting 2 giant scoops - 1 Black Raspberry Chip and 1 Maple Walnut on a large waffle cone with free rainbow sprinkles on it. It came out to $8, which we paid in cash as they ONLY accept cash. We took a few photos by their far wall, which had Van Dyk's name on it and then immediately made our way outside onto the stoop as the inside quickly got crowded (to the point that a line formed outside). Verdict? VERY Delicious and refreshing ice cream. Unfortunately, it was a pretty hot and humid day so our ice cream began melting immediately when we stepped out. However, our kids loved every bit of the ice cream and we loved the flavors too. I definitely preferred the Black Raspberry Chip though and so did the kids as it had a fruitier taste to it. On a side note, the parking lot became an absolute nightmare as we were enjoying our ice cream right outside with other customers. There are about 15 parking spots outside, but it definitely got crowded in a hurry and difficult for many to navigate, so be prepared for the crush. However, with that said, we will definitely be back to try more flavors! read more
5 months ago
Fantastic homemade ice cream to really cool you down during these past days the weather has been HOT. Unique Flavors? It has them. Generous scoops? Oh hell yeah. Want a pint to go? They got em. Van Dyk is a great place to go get ice cream on the go or bring it back home. The lemon sorbet has a strong and refreshing taste. I got the Oreo Cappuccino, which I had NEVER seen that before, it's beautiful and brings a tear to my eye. I knocked one star off because of the following: Downsides: No seating, Cash Only, and Parking is plentiful but no street parking means that it will be hard to go in if the lot is full. Give it a try, you won't regret it. read more
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Like most quaint homemade ice cream shops, this place is the bomb. They always have a great variety of flavors (most recently, I got a scoop of Raspberry Truffle and a scoop of Oreo Peanut Butter) and they are super generous with their portions -- my pic shows a Double Scoop in a Cup, and it's obviously way more than two scoops of ice cream. I probably ended up getting two scoops of each FLAVOR instead. As noted in many other reviews, it's cash only, so come prepared! A single scoop cup is between $4-5, and a double scoop in a cup is between $5-6. Their parking lot is small, it can fit maybe 13-15 cars (spaces aren't lined), so it's a good idea to park around the corner and walk in the summertime. read more
2 years ago
A few weeks ago I brought my wife on her "Ice Cream Trail" that she often writes about and I had heard nothing but good things from this place before, so we decided to give it a try. Not to put it lightly, but their special flavor that they had, cinnamon caramel, is one of the, if not the best ice cream I have ever had. I consumed it so quickly that I did not take the time for a photo. My wife took a photo of the one she got, blueberry pie, which was also amazing (see attached picture). I will definitely be coming back here again. read more
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wide variety of flavors. Best ice cream place I've ever been to plus huge cones I highly recommend this read more
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Since I was in the area I decided to try this place out! I got a small cookies and cream in a cup with sprinkles for under $4. They give you 3 big scoops of ice cream which cured my craving! They don't have soft serve ice cream but the regular ice cream was super creamy & made with love. There were many different flavors and had "fall themed" ones as well. Interior and exterior is blah... but the ice cream is TIP: CASH ONLY read more
2 years ago
Great ice cream, no line, friendly patient staff. Try the cotton candy with or without rainbow sprinkles. Lovely area to eat in your car or outside in the parking lot. read more
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My friends and I have been going here for YEARS and prob will never stop going here! Definitely a local treasure with only a 5 minute drive away from my house, this place is THAT place that satisfies your craving for a nice, creamy, QUALITY ice cream. This place is so nostalgic for us and a staple for our summers. A lot of times when you drive up to this place, you'll see a line in the parking lot. The building itself is small but once entering the building, you're greeted with that clean ice cream parlor smell. I ALWAYS get the small cotton candy with sprinkles but keep in mind that there are already sprinkles in the cotton candy - personally, the more sprinkles the better! They pack a lot into that cup so well worth the money! We take ours to go which comes with a styrofoam cup and a cover. This place definitely isn't just an easy "park, sit, eat" place so here are some tips you should know BEFORE you head to van dykes! 1. PARKING - small, cramped parking lot. My advice: make a left and park on Spencer Place across the street. Saves yourself the trouble of squeezing into that parking lot and also having the line of people staring at you while you drive through it. During the day, parking lot should be fine! 2. CASH ONLY - they DO NOT have an atm so make sure you pull before heading there! 3. LINES - can get long especially on summer afternoon to night so be prepared to wait a few but lines go quick! Also be cautious bc like I said, the parking lot is cramped and the waiting line extends to the parking lot so cars will be trying to squeeze in and out. 4. BE READY WITH YOUR ORDER - like I said, lines go quick and these kids taking your orders are busy bees! Once you enter the building, take a peek at the menu on the board bc trust me you'll need all the time you can get with all those flavors!!! Once you order, they'll prepare your ice cream just make sure you move down the counter so the people behind you can place their order. 5. SITTING AREA - There is none! So you'll see people sitting either in their car, on the stones surrounding the building, or just standing eating their ice cream. read more
7 years ago
I love love love summer time, one of the reasons is this place, I come here once a week for the cantaloupe milk shake, price is very reasonable(you won't break the bank) They only accept cash or check that's one hassle thing for most but I don't mind it I always park the car and enjoy my milkshake then leave, the place I always clean and staffs always have the happy smile in their face read more
Visitors Van Dyks for the first time in over a decade and still find it to be one of the best ice cream options around. Old school parlor which is cash only FYI, and serving up classic, and also fun flavors. I got scoops of the cookies and cream and a peanut butter Oreo flavor. Texture of the ice cream is perfect, the only reason this place didn't get a 5 is the peanut butter. I'm addicted to peanut butter but this was so insanely salty, it was almost inedible. Mixed the two flavors to help the salt rush, and still was salty. Overall, love this place. read more
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