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    Carvel

    3.6 (29 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Highly recommended! Try this flavor before it's gone!
    Jeannette L.

    It's officially summer now, so Carvel should definitely be one of your spots to hit up if you're venturing outside these days and in South Orange. This Carvel location is a popular spot for families. This Sunday, my friend and I stopped in after lunch at BGR just a few blocks down the avenue. We wanted something sweet to round off our meal. Plus, it was such a hot day that ice cream seemed like the perfect choice. If you want ice cream and are in SO, Carvel is a top option. Right now, safety precautions in place include allowing only 5 persons in the shop at once (there's a sign on the door, but you may miss it like my friend and me). There's also a clear tarp divider between staff behind the counter and customers. You hand your card to the cashier and get it back (the card reader isn't a self-service one in case you're curious about that stuff). Despite the whole social distancing thing, and how the getting-ice-cream experience isn't like how it used to be - with masks and stuff, people working in the store and customers seemed to be a good spirits. Maybe this applies to you, reader, but it's been a week since outdoor dining has been allowed and things are loosening up, and I'm just recently venturing into other neighborhoods and municipalities. For me, it can get a little nerve wracking as you aren't sure what you'll see in a place that you haven't been to since pre-Covid-19. After Sunday's experience, I can say that I'll be back here again this summer whenever I need an ice cream fix. Also, I'll be ordering the limited time Sea Salt Caramel ice cream - so good!!

    Soft serve after it melted a bit
    Shaquita Y.

    health department should give this place another visit. although the ice cream was delicious, there were a lot of things that were clearly out of code including the storage of toppings, lack of gloves being used, cleanliness of the overall location. soft serve was delicious and several options available including milkshakes, custards, etc. seriously. pay attention to how the serve and store their items

    Rona R.

    Loved it. The was my first time at a Carvel boutique. I WAS a Baskin Robins customer but I think Carvel just gained a new customer. This boutique is rather small though. Who new on a Sunday night at 8:30, it would be sooo crowded that the line went out the door?! There were 3 assistants on staff and I think they did a great job. Aside from all the people, the line wasn't stagnant for too long. There's not much street parking, but there are little metered lots in the near by area so keep your eyes open. You can also buy ice cream cakes, candles, and packages of ice cream sandwiches for parties in case anyone is interested. Enjoy...

    C.j. P.

    This is the best place to go if you just want to grab a little treat. My kids always love the variety of flavors. They have all different sizes for any amount you want and the soft serve is the best! (My daughter helped with this review but I agree with everything she wrote. )

    Vanilla (small) mint (small) , pumpkin (kids) soft serves - try the pumpkin!
    Anna M.

    Came here for dessert and was very glad that we chose this place! The people working here are amazing and super friendly!! My friend got the vanilla soft serve cone, another for the mint soft serve cone, and I got the pumpkin soft serve cone. I got a size kids cone and it was just the right amount! If you like pumpkin spice stuff, then I'd recommend getting the pumpkin spice soft serve! Very light and creamy and tastes just like the drinks! I also like how they give the cone holders to protect your hands from when the ice cream drips! Also- I'm sad that I don't remember her name but the person who rung me up was so nice!! She was very efficient and was kind enough to stop me when I was about to leave, saying "Oh wait, here are some napkins for you and your friends!" I thank her so much for her concern! Haha and at the end, we did use all of those napkins :)! Happy that we stopped by here and will come again!

    Bananas Foster Sundae Dasher
    Jay M.

    I've been craving frozen treats the past two weeks, and considering I've never tasted ice cream from Carvel, I made the South Orange location my next stop. Walk in and you'll see the ice cream cakes on your right, and the bonnets and other small treats near the counter. Bananas Foster Sundae Dasher (Large @ $6.99): I bought this about five days ago, but I still have 1/3 of it in my freezer--no joke. The vanilla ice cream was perfect, and the chunks of banana added were freshly sliced. As for the generous serving of caramel, it tastes a lot like Werther's hard candy but in melted form. My only complaint is that the woman making my Dasher, who is probably the owner, went a tad bit overboard with the caramel. The large is simply way too much ice cream for me, so I'd probably stick with a small if I ever order this again. We also ordered a large Fudge Brownie Dasher (also $6.99) and a large Vanilla Sundae with peanuts (~$5.39). I didn't try either of those, but I can say that the other Dasher was packed with ice cream, hot fudge, and large chunks of brownies; the sundae looked a bit small for a large. Carvel is a solid local option for ice cream. My craving is definitely gone, but I did enjoy the Dasher.

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    Health Department should visit this place, I got sick for two days after eating their ice cream.

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    Decent ice cream place, good range of flavors. Tried a small cup on a hot day. Pretty good, and more affordable than coldstone.

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    14 years ago

    You can't go wrong with Carvel ice cream, and there's pretty good service at this one. Parking is a pain.

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    LOVE Carvel! So many different kinds of treats and flavors. All of them are delicious! I indulge like crazy with their sundae dashers.

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    Second night in a row trying to go here and they are closed way before their posted hours.

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    Very good service, prices and interesting soft serve flavors. Awesome buy one get one sundae Wednesdays!

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    9 years ago

    Used to be great now service is awful, rude help, tipping had other toppings mixed in stay away.

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    How Delish HD

    4.7(118 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    The crispy crabby patty was everything and then some! The flavor and texture didn't skip a beat…read more Truly a 10/10 and something I would return for. And their desserts, so many great options. Service was great ! Whom helped me was very nice. And although I did take out , the ambiance was welcoming! Very nicely done. My first time and definitely not my last. Thank youuu How Delish !

    I go here often enough and the customer service is amazing. They also have rewards and an app now…read moreso I recommend getting your points. Nice black-owned spot with variety of vegan options and it is clean. There's space to dine-in and they are open on Sundays. The energy is also open enough where strangers will have a convo while waiting. Coming from Brooklyn, I'm happy to have this spot so close to where I am now. Savory: My go-to is the chickpea tuna sandwich. I've tried it on a roll, long sub, and gluten-free... highly recommend the long sub. It's way too messy on the roll for me. Typically get it with the works. The potato salad is also very good most of the time (sometimes the potatoes are a little undercooked). I've also had the macaroni salad and the fried mushroom sandwich which are also good. I definitely enjoyed the thanksgiving special with stuffing (highly recommend that if they bring it back this year). Tip: if ordering a hero and you don't see yourself eating the entire thing in one sitting, I recommend requesting for the sandwich to not be cut so you can cut it evenly on your own For baked goods: the peach cobbler is good and it comes in a cute cup with a little spoon. I've also had the lemon cake & rum cake. Would order all 3 again. Would love to see donuts or cinnamon rolls (hopefully without cashews or walnuts due to my allergy). DRINKS: I haven't had a drink there that I would get again. The teas are overwhelmingly sweet; hibiscus punch was a lot like kool-aid to me. I also don't recommend the matcha if you are a matcha snob. Harper's Cafe is a great black-owned spot for a consistently good latte and they use quality matcha if you want quality nearby. Great spot with lots of options, especially if you're looking for a black-owned spot to support.

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    Anthony's Cheesecake

    4.6(449 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    First of all... Big shouts out to Mom. The chicken and waffles is out of this world. His mother has…read morebeen blessed with the hands of God because that seasoning in the chicken is amazing. Buttery waffle. Melted butter and syrup crumbled bacon. It's delectable. Now the slutty brownie .... Man I can honestly say since that one slice I haven't had a cheesecake more moist and decadent than that slice from Anthony's. Food is something the world can agree on. Anthony I appreciate you. If you love good food, good dessert, great service and a family oriented environment you should go to Anthony's

    Finally made it here! Seen great things on Instagram. Their food is as amazing as it looks! We got…read moreseveral items--some of their specials and some of their regular items. Everything we had was awesome, from the lattes to the cheesecake. For entrees we tried the vodka chicken parm sandwich, their special pulled pork grilled cheese, and the chicken and waffles but had them switch the buttermilk waffle for the cornbread waffle. The cornbread waffle fell apart easily, but was very good! Blueberry cheesecake was phenomenal. We also tried the peanut butter latte and banana pudding latte. Both had great presentation but I preferred the banana pudding one, the caramelized bananas on top were also well done. All the sides with the meals were great and seasoned just right. Place is small not a lot of seating but we went on a Thursday afternoon. We were able to sit right away but I can imagine it gets crowded on the weekends. Not sure if it was because it was a slow afternoon but the service was rather slow and took thirty mins to get our lattes and never got our water. Towards the end of our meal because it took a long time we needed to hurry up and get out for meter and getting the check settled took a long time too. But I would deff go back to try other things and give the service another try.

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    Bakes by Izzy - Chocolate cake, chocolatechip cookie, snickerdoodle cookie, strawberry mini cupcake

    Bakes by Izzy

    5.0(4 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    The best kept secret in South Orange, NJ...everything is fresh and delicious...must try lavender…read morecup cakes and chocolate cookies...the have a lava middle...absolutely delicious!!!

    Have finally learned to read the sign and showed up when they were open! 8:30am to 1:30pm …read more The inside is teeny tiny and has a few items for purchase but the main business is custom orders which fills up fast! I came here at 8:30am on a Friday morning to get some desserts. Got some at 9am and told myself I'll at least wait until lunch to break into it. I lasted all of 10 minutes before the chocolate cake started taunting me. So naturally I took a taste of the cake and the snicker doodle cookie, because being an adult means I can have sweets for breakfast. Both works of art! The chocolate cake is rich and moist and just melts in your mouth. There is vanilla icing and caramel sauce which really adds to the experience. I don't like caramel and even I was kicking my fingers. The snicker doodle cookie was also delicious and would purchase again because it was so cinnamony and perfect, but I'm a chocolate gal through and through. I'm taking on the challenge to not eat all of this before my guests arrive this evening - but I may fail and that's ok. Izzy is the only one working there and she is so lovely! She opened this space because she outgrew her home kitchen. Excited to keep trying the new flavors!

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    The Order - The dumbledore

    The Order

    4.6(178 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Home is where the heart is and the heart of SOMA is at The Order. I don't have a photo of my food…read morethough I've been here over 20 times. This is because the food is made to order and out of this world. I typically don't play around upon delivery. The service is the best hospitality I've experienced since I was a server giving A+ hospitality. They're warm, aware and focused on their customers. The ambiance is adorable, feminine and rich. Hands down my favorite place in SOMA/Essex County

    The food was very fresh and well put together. We got 2 sandwiches try…read more Franklin and Nessa. Also the "Chat fries". Everything was very tasty and seasoned well. The sauce on the Franklin sandwich is slightly spicy but tasted well with the chicken. The service is good and order came out moderate time because everything fresh and made to order. Person at counter was very accommodating. We had asked her how long because we didn't have a lot of time and they was a little busy and we were going to go somewhere else and try it another time but She told us she would get it out soon . She put the order right and it did come out soon. It is very nice and interesting in there. When you walk in, they have a beverage area that has an extensive menu.. every type of coffee you can think of ,tea and other drinks . Then beyond there they sell clothing and a few specialty items . Small area , resembles small boutique ,that had some very nice things.

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