Laurie&#x27;s Homemade Candy

(58 reviews)

1.2 mi

The ice cream was very very good. However all the staff seemed highly disinterested in working…read morethere. The people before us had spilled ice cream all on the floor in front of the counter. We told the staff. They were not concerned in cleaning it up. We had to because we were stepping all in it. They seemed not trained in dealing with customers or maybe they just didn't care. Again the ice cream was quite good. But was definitely a weird experience. They also rung us up and walked back from the screen so was confusing. Will try again since it's local and was tasty

Bad service, mediocre ice cream. My children were disappointed and we will not return.read more

Guava & Lavender Chip (Cup Regular)

Vanilla peanut butter & chocolate covered strawberry ice cream on a cone

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The Market Basket

Family-owned & operated

Friendly staff. Beautiful displays. Tempting the senses. Have to control urge to purchase…read moreeverything. Cannot wait to return.

If you haven't gone. GO now. While the cost is a bit on the higher side, the quality of the food…read moreand premade options make it 100% worth it. Don't hesitate to get there and try their hot bar. They even have fresh squeezed OJ. The service is great. Friendly people in a friendly establishment. The ambiance there is great for a small shopping center. No doubt, you will find something you like.

Located in Beautiful Franklin Lakes!

Our Tuscan Table

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Raw Bar Station

NJ Bouncy

(6 reviews)

0.7 mi

I was looking for a bouncy house for a backyard Birthday party when I happened to come across NJ…read moreBouncy through my searches. It was super last minute so that said everybody was coming in at these crazy prices for a basic castle. When I called NJ bouncy I was expecting some enormous price tag, especially being that the current state we're in I have found most are adding on a huge extra cost for gas. NJ Bouncy came in right on point and not crazy expensive adding on all these extra costs. The owner laid our expectations regarding delivery and was in communication leading up to the event. He went on the honor system so no upfront payment. Much appreciated being the weather was looking iffy. Day of he arrived hours before the event to set up and go through the guidelines. Everything was a success and he even upgraded our castle free of charge. Thank you for a fantastic experience.

We used NJ Bouncy for an end of the summer party. We rented an inflatable water slide. Ian was so…read morehelpful and responsive to our questions. He set up and broke down the water slide with no problems. The price was also more affordable than other places. We would definitely use them again.

New Jeresy Bounce House Rentals

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Randy’s Homemade Ice Cream

4.4

(46 reviews)

2.9 mi

The best ice cream around ! We love going here. Every flavor is unique and delicious! The employees…read moreare so nice. Cute hometown vibes.

Flavors are unique and their portions are generous but they need more offerings of sorbet and non…read moremilk options. Service is stellar the gurls are very welcoming! Cute no frills spot.

Coffee w/ Chocolate Chip (more like shavings)

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Left: Baklava and purple cow Right: Strawberry midnight dark chocolate

Edible Arrangements - Pompton Lakes

2.8

(28 reviews)

2.9 mi

Received a birthday bouquet from this location and it was not as expected. Some of the fruit was…read moremushy, the choc covered apples were soft and stale and the chocolate covered strawberries were awful. Not a positive experience at all.

Ordered a strawberry platter for my wife for Valentine's Day the only positive part was it was…read moredelivered on time. 80% of the Strawberries were either mushy or rotten. I'm only writing this review because I called 3 times to speak to someone about this and was told the manager would call me back. It's been two weeks and no call back so Buyer Beware if you are looking for an edible arrangements I definitely would not recommend this location.

Melons were soggy and smelled rotten-pineapples were sour un-edible-disgusting.

Dead flowers

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Anna Rose Floral Design

The flowers from the shop are fantastic! They recently made up 10 table pieces for a baby shower…read morewith blue hydrangea and white roses... They were gorgeous! The staff here and Nancy are always so nice and accommodating. They have a great selection, not only a flowers but of plants and gifts. 10 stars!

This is the third time I have ordered flowers from Anna Rose Florals. I don't live nearby so each…read moretime I have ordered online. And unlike other places that make skimpy arrangements or don't do as nice a job when it's a remote customer, I have NEVER gotten anything that seemed less than if I had walked in. The recipient is always thrilled and gushes about how lovely they are. And to be clear, she would tell me otherwise if they weren't. Before I found Anna Rose Floral I used others and she called and thanked me but said she didn't want me to use this or that again because they sent wilted or not nice flowers etc. So when she gushes, it is a credit to the florist. I find the prices to be very reasonable for the product they provide. Let's face it. Flowers are not a cheap gift. But these flowers are very reasonably priced given the quality and the beauty. I highly recommend them.

Centerpiece

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Dairy Queen Store

Fast and friendly service. Can get very busy especially during the summer and near a few schools as…read morewell. Never had a problem. Very fast service. And clean.

First time here. This DQ location is a small hidden gem. The lady behind the counter could have…read morebeen friendlier - was not greeted when I arrived, a hello would have been nice. Service was quick. Ordered a blizzard and it was already melted and soupy. Will come again since it's local. Hopefully blizzard ice cream and customer service are better.

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Ice Cream Station

I've been going to the ice cream station forever and always loved their ice cream. Earlier this…read moreweek I stopped by for a quick come when I was driving by. There was a customer in front of me with adorable kids that were getting ice cream. When the woman behind the counter, who was not wearing gloves, finished with the customer in front of me took the customer's cash and made change - with bare hands. She then turned to me and asked what I wanted. I asked her if she could put gloves on she told me they do not have them. She said she washed her hands after making change - that was a lie. I stood there and watched her the whole time - she never stepped away and washed her hands ! I told her she didn't wash her hands and she continued to argue with me. I left the store and will not go back again. There are many many good ice cream places in the area

I have passed by this place many times. Finally, I decided to give it a try. I got the frozen…read moreyogurt with no sugar added. It didn't taste like frozen yogurt at all but more like a sugar-reduced frozen custard. I'm not sure if it's just me, but the worker seemed to be too busy to try to help me with my order. And the weirdest part was that there were no other customers.

Engagement cake - not ice cream.

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Raspberry Truffle and Sea Salt Caramel (small cup)

Cabana Coffee Company

It was my first time trying Cabana Coffee Company and safe to say I'm OBSESSED…read more Let's start off by someone who loves traveling just for a new coffee shop, this place was extremely welcoming. The barista Amanda assisted me with so much patience just about a couple of minutes before closing. I didn't know what to get and she recommended me to try the brown sugar cinnamon with vanilla. Safe to say today I'm back to get it again! Love the vibes, atmosphere, people, and coffee here. This is going to be my new go-to spot! :)

Ok, I retired from writing reviews but you know…read more.. I started this third-wave coffee journey after realizing I was mostly buying coffee from larger stores where the roast dates were usually two to three months old. One month old if I got lucky. And listen, there are some great third-wave coffee roasters on those shelves but the problem is freshness. At the time, I was deep into the pour-over coffee rabbit hole, and I kept passing this little coffee spot with a sign that basically said "Need more coffee? We roast it here," with arrows pointing down. And for some reason, I kept ignoring it. The sign wasn't fancy. It wasn't trying to be trendy. It didn't have the polished third-wave café aesthetic from the outside. It was just a simple roadside sign telling you exactly what mattered: they roast coffee here. Eventually I thought, "Wait a minute. If they're roasting coffee right here, why am I still buying bags from bigger stores with roast dates that are two to three months old?" So one day, I finally pulled in. Immediately - and I mean immediately - I realized I had completely judged this place wrong. This was a serious third-wave coffeehouse. And honestly, when you think about it, the sign is actually genius. A sinple sign that says "Need more coffee? We roast it here" is probably only going to attract people who actually care about proper coffee. Classic case of don't judge a book by its cover. Because now? I can't really get my coffee anywhere else. I've had some of the best coffees here. One year they had this Colombian Santa Maria light roast, high-elevation that totally changed my mind about Colombian coffees. I had always thought of Colombian coffees as more medium-roast, classic coffee profiles, but that one opened my eyes. Right now, they have this Fara Estate Nicaraguan light-medium roast that is absolutely delicious. They have a serious-looking pour-over setup with custom V60 holders and gooseneck kettle setup, so you can tell this is not just a place that sells coffee. This is a place that actually understands coffee. If you're the kind of person who checks roast dates, owns a V60, argues with yourself about grind size, or has ever fallen way too deep into the coffee rabbit hole, this place is worth stopping for. And if you're not that person yet, this might be the place that turns you into one.

Latte and iced "matcha in heaven" February flavor

Creme brulee iced latte and london fog

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Legender pour over was excellent!

Packanack Bakery

Donuts and cookies were excellent with good prices…read more The workers are perfect, they gave me an extra plastic bag when mine from another place was dripping, any chain place would say too bad and not care.

I come by this bakery quite often to pick up assorted baked goods for work meetings. The service…read moreis always great as I usually take some time to pick out all of the different items wanted. It can get pretty busy though so be sure to try and beat the rush. The have basically any option you could want from a bakery and everything I have tried has tasted great. It seems every time I go here there are different options as well. They even have some discounted items on the counter that are from the day before. The best part is that the prices are extremely reasonable for the quality of the food.

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Small shop!

Hometown Creamery

(58 reviews)

1.2 mi

The ice cream was very very good. However all the staff seemed highly disinterested in working…read morethere. The people before us had spilled ice cream all on the floor in front of the counter. We told the staff. They were not concerned in cleaning it up. We had to because we were stepping all in it. They seemed not trained in dealing with customers or maybe they just didn't care. Again the ice cream was quite good. But was definitely a weird experience. They also rung us up and walked back from the screen so was confusing. Will try again since it's local and was tasty

Bad service, mediocre ice cream. My children were disappointed and we will not return.read more

Guava & Lavender Chip (Cup Regular)

Vanilla peanut butter & chocolate covered strawberry ice cream on a cone

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Shake Shack Wayne

The Burger is really nice, I especially liked the added mushroom to complement it…read more But I stand by my earlier opinion that it's pricey and I would hesitate to buy other items because of the price and portions being unfair. Getting the burger alone is very good though.

Food was warm and came out quickly! The service was amazing as always The Mac and cheese was good…read moretoo!

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Seven Tribesmen Brewery

Consistently delicious beer! They often have events of all…read moredifferent appeal. Live music, Metal Night, themed party nights, silent book club, chili cook-off, food trucks, outdoor tented space, trivia and always trying something new and different. In addition to their flagship beers, there is always something innovative on the menu. I normally drink darker beers but their lighter beers are great. The hard seltzer is a must for the summer. Blood of my Blood is my favorite because the mix of blood orange and ale is spot on. The staff is very attentive and I am impressed they have an allergen list. They know I have allergies and always let me know what is safe. That level of customer care says everything.

Really cool brewery that was great to visit and catch up with friends. Beers were really good…read more(especially the Hefeweizen) and the vibe was awesome. The guys working couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. The parking lot is small but there's apparently another lot you can use per the sign on the door. We hung out outside under their tent. It was a little buggy but quiet. You'd have no idea you were right on a highway. Definitely will be back.

Exterior

Bar and menu (12/2025)

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Inside seating

High SocieTea House

My mom and I have been coming to High Societea for many years now and it's one of our favorite…read moreplaces. We always have a great experience-we love the cozy, quaint atmosphere of the tea room. We visited today for the Mother's Day Queen's Tea. I called to make a reservation 2 months in advance since they book up so quickly. In general, reservations are recommended as seating is limited, especially on weekends. When you arrive, you are presented with a prix-fix menu. On non-holidays, you usually have a choice between the soup or the salad of the day. You select your pot of tea from over 60 premium tea flavors. Today, I chose the "Paris" special tea, which had notes of vanilla, caramel, and bergamot. For the Mother's Day Queen's Tea, we had the broccoli and cheddar quiche, a pear, goat cheese, candied walnut, mixed green salad, scones, assorted mini sandwiches, and several mini desserts. Every course was fresh and excellent. The caramel scones are one of the best things I have ever eaten. They are served warm with clotted cream and lemon curd. The caramel is so goey and melts in your mouth. We brought some orange juice and prosecco to have mimosas with our tea. They have glassware in the back that you can request when making your reservation. The service is always top-notch. Holly is the best server! She is super sweet and always hardworking. At the entrance, there is a little gift shop with lots of cute vintage items, tea-themed trinkets, and some of the loose lea tea available in small bags. We love coming here and hope to be back again soon. "Paris" Tea: 5/5 Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche: 5/5 Mixed Green Salad: 5/5 Caramel Scone: 5/5 Lavender White Chocolate Scone: 4/5 Mini Sandwiches: 5/5 Mini Desserts: 5.5

We had a wonderful experience at the tea house. The atmosphere was energetic and the place is…read morecharming. We enjoyed the selection of breakfast, pastries, and tea. I held a surprise birthday lunch and the staff definitely delivered.

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My Salad

I was on the hunt for something healthy for lunch and stumbled upon My Salad in my Yelp search!…read moreIt's not far from me at all so figured why not. My Salad has a big selection of signature salads along with warm bowls, wraps and toasties (toasted sandwiches) or you can create your own. There's plenty to choose from! I had the My Shrimp Taco Salad and a bag of chips and took it to go. Total cost was $19 which is pretty typical of most salad / bowls that you get in NYC and the surrounding tri-state area. My salad was good, the location is very clean. The service was ok but I'll chalk that up to the fact that it was a young teenage girl and I think she was just shy.

My wife and I were in the mood for a salad and we stopped at this establishment in order our…read moresalads, which were very tasty. The service was quick and efficient and it was a very nice place to just sit and enjoy your salad. You also makes terrific smoothies, We really enjoyed going. There will be back again.

Salads and Bowls

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James C.

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10 years ago

the BEST chocolate covered strawberries I have ever had. Seriously they are delicious.

Jamillah B.

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10 years ago

Thank you everything was amazing!!!!!

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