Last Bell FamilyThe homemade scoops, gelato, and walk-up stands Bergen families line up for. Curated by a Bergen mom.
Voted Best Ice Cream in Bergen County two years running, a Ridgewood staple for 40+ years. Rich, dense homemade scoops and rotating creative flavors keep families lining up on warm nights.
Good for: All ages · Cash only, but there's an ATM on premises.
Directions ↗A true Bergen institution making homemade ice cream and hand-dipped chocolates since 1928. The old-fashioned parlor and homemade hot fudge sundaes are the stuff of childhood memories.
Good for: All ages · Ice cream counter is seasonal (~May-Sept); candy shop open year-round.
Directions ↗A family-owned shop in the heart of Closter scooping 30+ small-batch flavors made with all-natural ingredients. A favorite for after-school treats and weekend strolls through town.
Good for: All ages · Flavors rotate often — ask what's fresh that day.
Directions ↗Run by a husband-and-wife team with Michelin-starred backgrounds, Francy's celebrates nostalgic Filipino flavors like Ube and Leche Flan alongside favorites. Friendly staff encourage tasting before you choose.
Good for: All ages · Opens afternoons and stays open late — great after-dinner treat.
Directions ↗A family-owned parlor making Italian ice and ice cream fresh daily using recipes 100+ years old. A go-to for cooling off on a hot Bergen afternoon, part of generations of family summer routines.
Good for: All ages · The Italian ice sells out on hot days — go early.
Directions ↗Bergen's first authentic gelato shop, run by an owner who trained in Rimini and Sicily. Silky, made-from-scratch gelato and an espresso bar for parents while the kids pick favorites.
Good for: All ages · Sample the day's special gelato before deciding.
Directions ↗A downtown Rutherford fixture since 2000 making premium homemade ice cream fresh daily. The walkable Park Avenue location makes it a perfect stop after a stroll, with generous scoops locals swear by.
Good for: All ages · Cash only — come prepared.
Directions ↗A classic seasonal walk-up stand with picnic-bench seating — the quintessential Bergen summer hangout. Soft-serve twists, 'Ernielicious' sundaes, banana splits, and ice cream pies for every craving.
Good for: All ages · Seasonal (spring-late fall) — enjoy it while it's warm.
Directions ↗An Englewood favorite scooping 30+ flavors of homemade, kosher-certified ice cream with natural ingredients and fresh fruit. A lovely landscaped patio with wooden benches makes it a relaxing family stop.
Good for: All ages · Seasonal hours, opens afternoons; the back patio is best on a warm evening.
Directions ↗A beloved Main Street stop serving homemade ice cream with a rotating lineup of ~eight flavors year-round. Small-batch and made with care — a friendly neighborhood spot families return to.
Good for: All ages · Flavors rotate — open year-round, even in winter.
Directions ↗Famous for award-winning cheesecake, Marc's also crafts rich homemade ice cream and ices in inventive flavors like burnt brown sugar and honey lavender. Grab a scoop and take home a dessert for later.
Good for: All ages · Call ahead (201-857-0880) to confirm hours before a special trip.
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