So good!!! I never really order chocolate milkshakes anywhere else!! Even in the winter. I always wait for Magic fountain to be open. Also, waiting in line is part of the experience!! Although waiting in line isn't the most fun, it makes ordering special :). The workers are very friendly and really do try to give you everything they can. I take off 1 star because parking can be a problem. They have a small lot, and if you park on a side street the neighbors will call the cops. This can cause someone to think twice if they want to come and wait in line. Everything about this place is worth it, and I make sure to tell everyone to come if they're in the area :) read more

Best soft serve around. Very thick and creamy! My favorite: Vanilla soft serve with cookie dough and peanut butter sauce. read more

MAGIC FOUNTAIN IS BACK! There's a line for a reason and it's definitely worth the wait. The ice cream is smooth and creamy. Delicious flavors and topics, as well as sauces! read more

Magic Fountain - Lines are great sign! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

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What is there to say that hasn't been said by other reviewers? This place is a Summit institution. They're famous for their Magic Blends but I like to go the milkshake route because you can get any ice cream flavor (hard or soft -- for Magic Blends you can only get soft!) and any toppings too! I fantasize about the peanut butter milkshake with chocolate chips. It's phenomenal. And at only $4 for a medium, it's cheaper than a Magic Blend! They have a wide variety of toppings that you don't really see anywhere else and the line actually does move quickly. Now the race is on to see how many more times I can get here before it closes for the season! read more

We went in group of 4 and ordered different flavor s. Liked rum raisin +pistachio with hot fudge!! Also parfait and plain chocolate ice cream was very tasty.. Will definitely recommend this place and would like to try more flavored.. read more

I spent so much of my childhood at Magic Fountain. But I haven't been here in years because I don't eat dairy anymore. I encourage Magic Fountain to consider adding some vegan/non-dairy options to their menu. I guarantee it would attract more customers. So many people are lactose intolerant too. Please please consider!! I look forward to coming back once they do. read more

Best ice cream in NJ. There's a reason the line commonly wraps around the block, it's worth it!

Ice cream was soooo yummy! We got 2 large cups and I couldn't even finish mine! The flavors were really good and the serving size pretty large! Online ordering: they text you when it's ready! Definitely worth the price for flavor & serving size! read more

It seems like Magic Fountain always has a line, even at 3:00 pm on a chilly Friday afternoon! I know their soft serve is lauded as amazing, but I didn't think it was that different than other soft serve I've had. The ice cream menu (both hard and soft varieties) is extensive, their location just minutes from Short Hills mall make it a tempting option (when you can get a parking space). read more

I love it, love it. I have tried many different flavors and some are ok while others are fantastic. I am now on the hot fudge brownie bowl kick, which is excellent. If you get there when there are short or no lines, it makes the experience even better. read more

Online ordering was perfect! The site is very easy to use, my order was ready in 20 minutes but it took a little longer for me to get there. They kindly kept it in the freezer and pick up took two seconds and the walk up window. The ice cream and service were great - can't imagine how anyone could complain, this is as perfect an ice cream shop experience as you could get for 2020, and a great example of how businesses should operate! read more

The worst experience ice cream is good customer service is terrible. I had to order online it added a tip for which I did not want to add. My husband went to pick up the ice cream and it was shoved at him. I know we are in difficult times but some civility would be nice when I'm trying to get ice cream for my kids. Stay away. Also when I went to call to relay the experience the so called manager was extremely nasty with me and would not let me talk. read more

I wish I could eat every day this ice cream! Now they launched a pumpkin flavor. Very good homemade ice cream! Highly highly recommended! read more

Great ice cream and root-beer floats

Have been going here for 10+ years, always have had nothing but great things to say about Magic Fountain. My first experience this summer was awful. The manager was nothing but rude and disrespectful. He could careless about ruining Magic Fountains great name that it has carried for many, MANY years. I would hate for someone new to Summit to try Magic Fountain and be greeted by that guy, and never return. read more

We just discovered this place during quarantine, and I'm so glad we did. The ice cream here is delicious. Online ordering is so convenient and the staff is always so friendly and always gets our order correct. Our new favorite ice cream spot! read more

"Hey Mom! What's for dinner?" "Ice Cream!" Who wouldn't want to hear that answer? And ice cream for dinner is a great plan when the treat is coming from Magic Fountain in upscale Summit, New Jersey. In our case, we find the "Magic Blend" made with their soft frozen yogurt to be a meal in itself. Of course their ice cream is good - why else would customers be lined up around the block in rain, wind, or even near-freezing temps in early spring? But their low-fat frozen yogurt is beyond compare. We're partial to a twist of vanilla and chocolate mixed with Bordeaux cherries and either chocolate sprinkles or chocolate chunks. Toss a little marshmallow on top and dinner is served! What? There's protein and calcium in the frozen yogurt, there are anti-oxidants in the chocolate and the Bordeaux cherries... and tomorrow, there's always the salad bar. Prices are surprisingly reasonable. Lines can be very long on the weekends and in the evenings. Overheard conversations - (Again, what? It's crowded) - can be intriguing. Especially when the local "Masters of the Universe" are discussing their latest business ventures, stock gains, or exotic vacations to Bora Bora... just loud enough to impress, but never at a volume to be considered rude. You scream, I scream, we all...... oh, never mind. We'll wait politely in line, too. ANYTHING to get our "Magic Blend" fix. Visit the Karmin Kuisine Tour at our website or on Facebook. read more

Sadly magic fountain had a fire. Patiently waiting for the reopen! If the owners of the shop see this is there any eta? read more

What a great idea. Serve mediocre ice cream from a concrete structure that resembles a WWII machine gun bunker. Be surly and peek at your customers through a small window cluttered by pictures of ice cream novelties. Open only one line so the wait is agonizing. Offer your customers concrete benches, that, in another time and place, would more closely resemble devices of torture and agony. Charge more than you should. Kids will beat a path to your door. And it will be the place to see and be seen for tweens n' teens. Brilliant. Magic Fountain--it's neither. read more

LOVE! All your ice cream dreams come true at Magic Fountain. Sometimes the service is slow, but the ice cream is always good and reasonably priced. read more

Anyone who gives this place below 4 stars is probably just bitter that they had to wait in line for 30 minutes. THE. BEST. SOFT SERVE. EVER. Hands down. I moved to Philly four years ago after growing up near Magic, and I STILL count down the days til it opens each spring. And "WWI bunker?!" That's called old-school charm. Just because everything else in Summit has been refurbished/remodeled/rebuilt/re-whatevered due to practically everyone in town having more money than they know what to do with doesn't mean that Magic's nostalgic, 50's look is an "eyesore." The place is a landmark. The Magic Blends are amazing, the neon-slushies (with a massive scoop of soft-serve on top, of course!) are delish, and the throwback popsicles/ice cream bars are all great. And my new fav? The homemade coconut ice cream topped with fresh banana and mango. Amazing. Go here if you want the real stuff. Be prepared to wait, and be prepared to feel like it was worth it. read more

*CASH ONLY* Like many Yelpers have said below, this is definitely the best Magic Fountain location. I came here a few nights ago to cap off with some dessert and I got a nice, thick, Butterscotch milkshake. They made it perfectly. Great flavor and consistency, and an amazing price. I MIGHT be upgrading my review to a 5/5, but I thought it wasn't fair to do that on a milkshake order. Ice cream MUST be ordered, since that is their specialty. Follow-up editing and more info shall be coming... read more

Great place for tasy ice cream! You can tell how good it is by the mile long lines. Best time to get in and out quickly would be before 7pm. Ice cream, yogurt, and italian ice are very delish. read more

this place rocks! cookie monster is a must try! so yummy! and the bday cake is always a classic flavor! when put in the same cup i can not resist :) i will go back again! read more

Magic Fountain - Half cookie monster and half birthday cake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

A summit staple for ice cream ! This is the place to come for soft serve! Great location !

The Magic Fountain isn't a place to go for premium ice cream, it's a good old-fashion ice cream stand that serves up great soft serve ice cream in various forms from cones, to sundaes to shakes. The shakes are excellent, the coffee & black & white shakes are supreme and the coconut is pretty darn good too. Yes, the waiting time can be long, but again, it's a seasonal ice cream stand that caters to the summer crowd. I don't think I'd want to go to one where there was no line because I'd really question how good it is. read more

Good ice cream but it takes forever to get served!! Doesn't matter if there are 5 people on line or 50 you will wait. It's like the people behind the counter are in slow motion. So frustrating. Pared high price and a long wait we tend to go else where read more

Great ice cream! Quick & Friendly service Thanks for staying open - made for a great 4th of July treat after the fireworks read more

Magic Fountain has been amazing since I was in junior high. Now I'm almost 30! This is the place for the best ice cream sundaes and shakes around. The line can be long but it's worth the wait. Has that good old fashion feeling. And doesn't smell weird/bad like Dairy Queen. You just hang out in front and eat your ice cream! read more

I was very excited to try this place that a friend raves about until my order was placed and I received the worst customer service from the owner. Absolutely horrible. I would suggest going to the other magic Fountain in union... read more

I'm so happy Magic Fountain is open for business again! It's a great place to take my kids for some good, ol' fashioned soft serve ice cream. I especially love going on hot summer days and sitting outside. Every town needs a Magic Fountain! read more

I am probably going to get skewered for this, but this place was okay. We went on a relatively warm day in March and got the vanilla soft serve and the oreo ice cream sandwich. The vanilla soft serve was ok. It was super creamy, and it did not seem to melt ... and it tasted room temperature instead of that refreshing cold & creamy soft serve that I enjoy. Perhaps, it just a matter of preference, but it was def. not for me. The oreo mint ice cream sandwich, however, was the BOMB. It was friggin' good. It was a ginormous oreo cookie sandwiched with some refreshing delicious mint ice cream. Get their hard ice creams, not the soft serve! read more

This is the best ice cream shop in NJ. There are magic blends, literally ice cream in a tall cup but you can also get it in small cups too. If you're taking you kid, they have cones, sprinkles, and you can get candy in your ice cream, for an example: vanilla ice cream with broken up snickers bars. If you're an adult you might want: a vanilla or chocolate magic blend with whatever you want. Theres a lot of long lines sometimes though. read more

best place to grab a soft serve and chill with old friends. the small vanilla soft serve on a cake cone is almost too satiating, but it's so good. it's super rich and heavy, so it's a good idea to go on an empty stomach. a friendly neighborhood ice cream joint with cheap prices to boot! read more

Magic Fountain - vanilla soft serve with butterscotch shell - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

If you're looking for the best ice cream in NJ, look no further... My personal favorite is the birthday cake ice cream.. There's not a bad choice on the menu! read more

I grew up within walking distance...20 years later it's still delicious. the milkshakes are the best part. you can make all kinds of crazy combinations like pistachio blueberry! read more

Best pumpkin ice cream ever! Period. It rocks. Of the 3 magic fountains, it's the best one.

First off, I've been to a lot of different ice cream places all around NJ but Magic Fountain in Summit has to be the the best in my opinion. I traveled from a few towns away because their ice cream is worth it! and reasonable with there prices, not like ColdStone or Haagen Dazs. Magic Fountain hard ice cream is homemade which is delicious and the amount of choices you can create is endless (whatever you can think of, they can make it). What I appreciate the most is the customer service at magic fountain they have it! They are "BY FAR" the nicest and most genuine people to serve you ice cream. The guy on the 3rd window, I've had the genuine pleasure to serve me a few times, he is one of the funniest people there and he really cares about trying to make your day. He even says "Have a Magical Night" I swear it's like Magic Fountain hires people from Disney or something. They are so welcoming, and are excited to make crazy concoctions. It's really neat to see! It's only cash and yes the line is long but I don't mind waiting because they do their best to make your order the way you want it. I highly recommend this establishment for great service and amazingly deliciously tasting ice cream!!!!.......... read more

The ice cream is amazing here. The only problem is the line sometimes wraps around the entire facility! The wait is worth it, there is not one bad thing on the menu. overall a great experience!!! read more

The line at this place is always incredibly long. Nice to see a local shop competing with all the big chain ice cream places around. The ice cream is good and reasonably priced. The medium size is huge, next time I'll stick with a small cup. read more