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

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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

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- 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

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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

Van Dyk's Ice Cream - The place! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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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

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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. read more

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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

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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

Van Dyk's Ice Cream - Single Scoop of Strawberry Chocolate Chip - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Just can't get better ice cream anywhere! Their peanut butter vanilla sundae with hot fudge and peanut butter sauce is the thing my grown up kids miss the most about Ridgewood! A decades old tradition that never gets old! So glad our super snowy winter is over and VanDyk's is open. First sign of Spring read more

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 Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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

Van Dyk's Ice Cream - Menu (as of May 2024) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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VanDyke's ice-cream is excellent, staff-very friendly...however, something definitely needs to be done in their parking lot...there's giant pot holes that need to be filled...signs that need to be put up regarding "in" and "out"...their parking lot is a real circus...folks coming in & out on both sides...I speak from experience, we've been going here for years...this trip was the worst ever...this shop is always busy, think they could put up a few signs & fill a few holes. read more

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

Van Dyk's Ice Cream - Lemon Sorbet and Oreo Cappuccino - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

This was one of the worst customer service experiences I've had. I wasn't greeted, acknowledged, or helped--just blatantly ignored and skipped over three times. Only after another customer spoke up did someone finally respond. To top it off, I was told they were out of my items, yet when my neighbor went in with the same order minutes later, suddenly everything was available. Even worse, the staff showed zero regard for hygiene--sitting on the ice cream coolers, touching their hair, picking at their clothes, and serving without washing hands or wearing gloves. Completely unacceptable for any food establishment. The ice cream is not the best - the establishment is older. Better off at Haagen-Dazs or Kilwins. read more

What can I say - been coming here since I was a kid (which is a looooot of years) and the quality has not changed...in fact I think its a bit better. I legit come all the time. Yes there is a wait (sometimes very long)...yes it is annoying BUT so worth it! Blueberry Pie is hands down my fav flavor! Everything is amazing and a lot of times i'm not even a fan of that flavor but its all good (I have to try everything that anyone else gets since I stick to my flavors i'm obsessed with) If I could eat it every day I would. It is cash only so make sure to bring your money - and they do have an ATM if you need to get cash but wanted to remind you all no credit cards. Now that I am writing this I want to go over and get some lol THE BEST EVER!!! read more

Everything needs to improve: Cleanliness Wait staff Quality Asked for a Black and White ice cream soda and got a milkshake (wasn't very good) and was told that's how they make them by a very apathetic counter person. read more

Ice cream is ok. Service needs improvement. Lots of sad or indifferent faces behind the counter. Just matter of fact service.

Not worth driving or going they have babies working n also if you ever want to go for vegan ice cream go somewhere else for it they it's not worth it all if I could give a zero I would read more

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

Van Dyk's Ice Cream - Double scoop -- under $6 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Tucked away in a suburban town, Van Dyk's ice cream might not catch your eye at first but it's a must go to spot for homemade icecream. While the old school style interior leaves a lot to be desired, this is more of a pick up and go type of joint without any tables, fancy decor or fuss. You come in, order ice cream based on the flavors shown on the wall and leave with a heaping scoop of icecream. Even if you order a single scoop, the portions are huge and the ice cream is oh so fresh. While there are some fun flavors depending on the season and what's on the menu, they also ave all the classics such as cookies and cream, cotton candy, vanilla, strawberry etc. I order the blueberry pie which literally was to die for (it tasted like an entire pie was smashed into the best, creamiest smoothest ice cream I have ever had. The texture and mouthfeel of the ice cream is seriously incredible. To contrast the creamy ice cream, we also ordered a lemon ice which was tangy, didn't taste artificially flavored, and also had an incredible mouth feel. A few facts to keep in mind when coming here: 1. CASH ONLY a single scoop aka small will cost you around $5 2. Sprinkles (unlike most places) are FREE! read more

The ice cream is good and service parking is usually an issue and no place to eat ice cream inside. The ambience is grab and go.

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

Van Dyk's Ice Cream - a hand holding a cup of ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Ice cream? 8 Service? 1? You're 17, maybe 18...you cannot look THAT miserable serving ice cream!! My god it's like I inconvenienced you coming in 30 minutes before closing, the absolute misery on the ENTIRE staffs face makes you want to leave. Great options and quality product but I don't want to spend money to be made to feel like a burden to a teenager...the tip jar could runeth over (which it was) and the sour Puss makes the creamy ice cream equally as sour. Course correct before you become condos read more

Best Cherry Vanilla black cherry I've ever tasted. It's my goto place fo lighten up my day with a gorgeous experience

Parking sucks and no lighting in the lot at night so you might drive past it. So worth it l, though, for this excellent ice cream spot. Call them for their hours because Yelp isn't always up-to-date with what Van Dyk's is doing for some reason. Coffee and Coffee Chip - Excellent! Salted Caramel Truffle - my favorite! Black Raspberry - Very Good (Applegate in Montclair has the best Black Raspberry IMO) Vanilla Fudge - Very Good Chocolate Peanut Butter - my wife says it's also very good Suggestion: Their refrigerators are a bit too cold IMO. Wait a few minutes before digging in - you'll find the creaminess comes out more, naturally. Service is great - always a great bunch of kids behind the counter! CASH ONLY! read more

Went there tonight, March 15. On the door, they had their hours posted that said they were open until 10:00pm. We arrived at 9:30 pm. The door was locked and it looked like their floors were already washed. If you're hours have changed, inform your patrons. I will be going to Ben and Jerry's from now on. read more

5 star ice cream and service, the kids working there work hard. Two points off for the experience. You may have to park block or so away, no place to sit, so you'll stand in a gravel lot with exhaust fumes from cars rolling through and the summer heat melting the ice cream faster than you can eat it. Traffic is dangerous at night, not their fault but part of the experience. read more

The flavor are mostly standard, and there are only 2 vegan ones, but they are done well and are delicious. They won't split a scoop, but their scoops are very generous. There is no seating? so you just have to take your ice cream and leave. The decor is very basic. Service is nice and patient, even where the lines are out of the door and around the corner. It appears this place is loved by locals. read more

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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Very good homemade ice cream. The price is completely fair for the portion that you get!

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

Van Dyk's Ice Cream - Cotton candy ice cream and two customers! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

That is some good ice cream, one of the best I've had. Cappuccino Oreo on point and their salted caramel is heaven. I bought a quart without being able to taste and I'm definitely very happy. Capuccino Oreo tastes so beautifully creamy and coffee-ey with chunks of Oreo. Salted caramel has lots of caramel with tiny chocolate with caramel bits. Black raspberry was very fruity and on point as well read more

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

Van Dyk's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

I love vanilla ice cream and Van Dykes does it right. Smooth and creamy with just the right amount of vanilla. A small cone or cup is a very hearty portion and the prices are reasonable for the size. read more

Absolutely delicious homemade ice cream! I literally stop by every other week in the spring/summer/fall after Pilates for my family's favorite flavors quart sizes! read more

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

Van Dyk's Ice Cream - Cotton Candy ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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

Van Dyk's Ice Cream - Cookies and cream Peanut butter Oreo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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

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I've worked in ridgewood for almost a decade and always wanted to try Van Dyk's and it did not disappoint! A small cup (which is a hefty serving) went for about $4 - I chose the German double chocolate and it was delicious. Parking lot is on the small side so I imagine it's tough to lark when busy. Will definitely return! read more

It was pretty good! I went around the summer so i do not know about the COVID_19 regulations. You can taste the high quality in the ice cream. I remember that we had to go outside because the place was pretty small and there isn't much spots to sit and talk. The parking is pretty big so that is a plus. read more

Van Dyk's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey