50 Best Ice Cream Shops near North Massapequa

“He said his name is Ralphhhhhhh! With a 189 locations your sure to find a Ralph's Italian ice some place close! Great Italian ices with endless flavors to choose from & also serving soft serve ice cream Ralph's has it all, its a perfect destination to satisfy my sweettooth!“

“Ashly and I were BLOWN AWAY when we saw the fresh dark yellow eggs in a huge bowl being prepared for mixing the ingredients for the cookies.They actually show you everything being made right in front of you and it brings a sense of warm transparency, like they really want you TO SEE the quality of the cookies and how they are made.The taste Worth every CALORIE you gain AND DOLLAR you spend.TRUST ME ON THIS!!!“

“Great little local ice cream shop! We stopped in on an unseasonably hot October day to get cones. Rainbow sherbet and chocolate chocolate chip both hit the spot.Good value for the cones and the ice cream was good. One thing I wish they had would be tables or benches.Kid-friendliness: A very kid friendly establishment, although there’s no customer bathroom inside or seating.“

“This place is a hidden gem and features some of the best ice cream/ gelato I've ever had on Long Island. I got the campfire crunch swirly, and it was delicious. Ice cream was super cremy and fresh, and they put the perfect amount of blended toppings in the swirly.The shop featured about 20 gelato flavors to choose from and also had a nice expresso bar/candy station in the back.The service was nice and friendly.Overall, this place is a must try!“

“Stopped here while I was in town for a work function and needed a sweet treat but wanted something that was local. The slightly older lady with brown hair and glasses who was working was super friendly and welcoming. I tried a few different flavors, as I couldn't decide and wow!!.. they were all delicious. I landed on the sea salt caramel flavor as it was fantastic and so creamy. I got a small bowl of that at a good price with great service. Definitely worth the pit stop! Sorry, I forgot to take a photo since I ate the ice cream so quickly!!!“

“Crumbl is a modern, house-made, pickup-and-delivery only, trendy cookie chain with a spot here in Long Island.There's a decent selection of cookies available, all made from scratch in the shop, which is pretty incredible. The space is mostly bakery, with very little space up front for ordering and picking up. They have a couple of self order kiosks, and a tv with the options and prices right above. There's also a little display of the cookies by the register so you can see what they'll look like. Unfortunately there's no seating available, and they'll kick you out if you try to squat on the window ledge. Otherwise the staff is friendly, double checking orders and having a good time.I went for the classic chocolate chip, which wasn't too sweet, nice and crispy on the outside, and super soft on the inside. Mine was a little underbaked in the middle, but I'm not sure if that's how they come or if mine was just underdone. I do typically like mine a little sweeter, but it was still pretty good.Overall, a solid spot that I'll definitely check out again sometime.“

“An unfortunately overlooked gem right in the middle of deer park. Charming, cozy, and straight up delicious, this cafe has the right stuff to give the cafe chains a run for their money.Immediately upon walking in, my partner and I were greeted warmly, as they insisted we try their award winning gelato. The wide spread of homemade unique flavors made deciding a difficult but happy struggle. The fresh espresso coffee and pastries were simply delightful.Should our stomachs be allowed, we would have eaten everything. We look forward to returning and trying something new.“

“Since ice cream is my favorite food group, I had to check out Dolce back when they opened. It has become a staple in our household. My fiancé and I sneak out without the kids knowing so we can grab a cup of gelato as a weekly ritual. We take the kids sometimes too lol. Danny and his staff are always friendly and accommodating and the gelato is always fresh and delicious.“

“Very nice place to take my daughter and her friends deliciously ice crem roll attended by his owner who's very polite and make the kids happy they are keeping up and coming with new flavors that's you will love it'sKid-friendliness: It's been made for kids, but adults will enjoy“

“Absolutely delicious! The girls working are so nice offering more syrups in my coffee if needed. I’m telling all my friends about Cafe Bella. I think I found my new hang out spot.Pictured is the birthday cake muffin and birthday cake latteParking: Parking in the lot can be hard but parking on Merrick Rd was easy to find at the time I went (9:30am)“

“I have never been to Chip City before but I heard some ladies talking about it at work. So of course I HAD to go! I went in on the night before Christmas Eve to the store in Merrick and the sales associate was so sweet, helpful and easy to talk to. There weren’t many flavors to choose from as I went late in the evening. Everyone at dinner on Christmas Eve said these cookies were better than Crumble!“

“The best cakes I've ever had in my whole life! I have never ordered a cake blind. I ordered last Tuesday for my daughter's 14th birthday. I searched online for a cake shop near her birthday party location for a convenient pick up. The cupcakes were chocolate with strawberry frosting. I ordered a small heart cake as well. The cake is so fresh and TASTY! OMG! The cake was soft and moist. But the taste! Holy cow! The perfect chocolatey flavor. Not too sweet. It was perfect. I live 45 minutes EAST and I will travel here just for their cakes! So worth it!“

“This spot is truly a hidden gem in the Westbury area. The essence of Nana's is that of an ice cream parlor and coffee shop with baked goods. However they also serve beer and cocktails alongside some quick eats such as burgers, and special menu items such as gumbo or shrimp & grits. On Wednesday evenings they have a fun Trivia Night which is free to join. Nana's is a slice of New Orleans hospitality in the middle of Nassau County.“

“After ordering the stores internet went down and I didn’t have cash to pay. We tried doing an online order so I could pay for my food but that didn’t work either. I guess their internet was down. To my surprise, The worker was kind enough to give me the food without charge!! I’ve ordered food from here before, which is excellent and will continue to do so because of their generous hospitality. I will also pay it forward next time I’m at this restaurant!“

“We’ve been ordering take out often. I broke my foot so cooking meals has been a challenge. We have been ordering quite often and are meals are being delivered hot & Delicious ? The ice cream sundae’s we’ve been treating ourselves to at the end of are meals are always Fantastic!! I highly recommend Friendly’s of Massapequa Park New York. THANK YOU & ENJOY?“

“Stopped by the other day with the family for a evening treat. Super friendly staff and the place is very clean!!! I also like the fact that they have tables inside and outside to sit and have your ice there. Instead of leaving with your ice and it melts away while you drive home. LOL I recommend this location !!!“

“The best Carvel store anywhere. Secret, Soft serve large is BOGO everyday of the week, just ask for it. On most days there are SIX different dift serve flavors. The same Family operated business for years. The young employees working at the counter are always courteous and polite. This place gets packed certain times of the night but the lines move fast. They'll also accommodate your special ice cream cake orders. Hard scoop ice cream is available. Freezer cases always has an assortment of ice cream novelties.“

“The owner & his staff , especially Brianna , go above & beyond ! I’m always last minute & Brianna has accommodate my special orders with a smile 2 x’s in the last 10 days !!Thank you for making my granddaughter happy with her Bluey cakes !“

“Delicious ice cream! The lady who works there is always super friendly and gives quick, accurate service. There are also deal days like buy one sundae get another free on Wednesdays. I personally love the strawberry shortcake sundae dasher.“

“If you are looking for a refreshing treat on a hot day, look no further than Ritas icecream. Ritas offers a variety of flavors and toppings to suit every taste and mood. Whether you prefer the classic vanilla or chocolate, or want to try something more adventurous like mango or pistachio, you will find something to love at Ritas. You can also customize your icecream with whipped cream, sprinkles, nuts, fruits and more. The icecream is creamy, smooth and rich, and melts in your mouth with every bite. Ritas icecream is not only delicious, but also affordable and convenient.Ritas icecream is the perfect way to cool off and indulge yourself. Don't miss this opportunity to taste the best icecream in town!“

“I've been coming here for more than I want to admit and makes me feel old. I'm going to keep this very honest in respect to using common sense/speculation/as well as responding to some of the comments on here. We haven't been there in quite some time...surprised to see the place redecorated. My wife loved it...I understand it. I'm one of those people that walk into a pizzeria and see faded red Formica tables, benches and dated dingy decor as a good thing. I was never bothered by aesthetics as it seems seasoned and perfected like the food im about to indulge in. The old international cafe had a plethora of food, nothing that wow'd you BUT was consistently good even though they had a great variety. The freshly made waffles, variety of gelato and fresh whip cream needs no review. People who complain about noise should just stay home with their mask on. You are talking about an open place restaurant that is a staple of a community for decades. Why in 2024 are people so miserable to see others so happy. Place is jammed back...what do you expect it to sound like? People complaining about kids are the same $hit parents who rather hand their kid a iPad instead of letting them socialize. When we go there we expect it to be busy, loud, kids be kids, great food, great service and pay cash. With new owner ship comes many things and one them was the menu. We were thrown off since we were expecting our usual order. A lot of their items on the menu can be easily replicated at home. When we go out to eat we only order what we don't make for the most part. My wife ordered their Chicken Tenders which was made fresh as they were chicken cutlets cut down. I thought it was OK my wife was not happy bc the crispy bread outside came off the chicken itself. We also got wings and beer battered onion rings. Onion rings were great and wings are wings. We don't deep fry in the house for many reasons...we never ordered anything deep fried at the old spot either. Got their loaded potato skins which my wife enjoyed as well. Reviews about the new whip cream being OFF in taste is correct. Gelato tasted the same to us which was good. Price seemed fair for what we got compared to others places we have gone too. Best of luck to the new owners and staff. I honestly don't think we will be back bc happy wife happy life Our waitress was PHENOMENAL“

“Carvel ice cream cakes bring out the childhood nostalgia in me!I did not spend much time in store but the older gentleman who attended to me was super helpful. He made suggestions for best results before serving and offered to decorate the cake further for us.The cake was as I remembered and I was transported back to my childhood and savoured each mouthful.Carvel has my heart!“

“***** (Five Star) Review - The hubby and I love the Hicksville Sweet Shop! It is such a warm and welcoming restaurant/ice cream shop – were everyone knows your name! We reserved a table for Valentines Day and had a wonderful meal consisting of crab cakes, fried shrimp, French fries, vegetables and, for dessert, fresh homemade strawberry shortcake – reservations are rarely needed! Homemade ice cream and chocolates are also delicious! I can honestly say I never had a bad meal at the Hicksville Sweet Shop! Thank you Eva, Phil, Harry, Walter, Alma, Jeannie & Clair❤️e!“

“I had a party with 50+ people and thanks to the efforts of my Hostess with the Mostess crew, it went off flawlessly! I was provided 2 servers and a bartender and they began working immediately upon arrival. They were all professional, courteous and extremely pro-active! I didn’t have to ask them to do anything-they simply took the initiative themselves! I highly recommend this company as this was not the first time I used them and have always been happy the day after!!“

“Carvel is literally a taste of my childhood.Whenever a birthday or another event arose that "required" a cake, we always got a carvel cake with the famous crunchies. Well to this day, my childhood carvel still exists in the same locale and i enjoy their cakes and other icey treats just as much. And Wednesdays are especially the day to go if you get the urge, because they are 2 for 1 on sundaes.. CANT BEAT THAT!“

“The workers are very nice as well as the soft served creamy Ice cream. The service is amazing however, sometimes the company runs slow when like they were lowdown on workers, during my experience had to wait 30 minutes for someone. The atmosphere is ok it could use some work to really represent what carvel looked like back then in the 90s/late 2000's overall 15/10Vegetarian options: none :) i hate em vegansDietary restrictions: Ask for low fat ice creamKid-friendliness: Very much kid frinedlinessWheelchair accessibility: Accessibility is easy just as k for a accessibility bathroom“

“Found my favorite place right next to my work place. I live spicy mango. This place is the best place for it. It was my first time here. The staffs were very friendly and very helpful in helping me decide. Will definitely be back and recommend it to other people.“

“The only place in the area to go when you're craving Italian Gelato! Their gelato more closely resembles gelato I've had in Italy, compared to other places who do not specialize in this.The staff and owners are helpful. Even though there are a million signs saying "only two samples per person", they were kind enough to give us more samples for our kids when it wasn't busy. The area is not the best for me, but if it's convenient for you, I'd definitely check them out!“

“First off, let's talk flavors! Marhsalls offers an impressive array of mouthwatering flavors.From classic favorites like chocolate and vanilla to unique creations like pistachio, there's something for everyone here. And let me tell you, each scoop is packed with flavor and made with high-quality ingredients.And let's not forget about the homemade Ice crasm cakes!! they're an absolute game-changer for any celebration!!“

“The food at this restaurant was delicious, especially the steak and mixed platters, but the prices were high. I recommend the owner to speed up the order taking process and decrease the prices to make it more affordable for customers. Thanks!“

“This ice cream shop is one of our favorite spots in EM. My friends travel from queens to get ice cream from here. They have flavors that we love Guava, Passionfruit, Mango, Tamarind, etc. Everything that you can't find in a normal spot. If the flavors that I listed are too much, it's ok they have normal ice cream too. The service is individuals, but the staff are very attentive to your needs. So don't rush them.“

“Great place for breakfast and lunch. Staff is friendly and professional. Awesome hot and cold coffee to go or enjoy there - inside or outside. They make awesome egg sandwiches and have delicious meals to go (including pasta and meatballs, turkey and mashed potatoes and salads). Highly recommend!“

“Favorite place to get ice cream, treats, desserts, grab and go meals. So many keto selections. The owner is an absolute sweet heart. We ordered an ice cream cake for a birthday and we were so happy we chose this place. There have keto ice cream.“

“Excellent dessert treats at value prices (especially when it's Twister Tuesday or the end of the season clearance). I just wish some of their options weren't always unavailable. When you come here, make sure you have a plan B and C for what you want as their stock is not consistent.“

“Nice find on a hot summer day. Adventurous menu with ample flavor combinations. Compliment your sweet treat with fluffy waffle sticks that pack a crunch. Service was standard, employees had low energy or seemed to not want to be there so that could improve. Me and my fiancée would go back to try some more for sure“

“ALWAYS!!! Great food ,great service. The menu items are plentiful and everything is good. They have a big party room which is how I got hooked on their food and service going there for my Niece's sons christening.This is a great place for friends, date night , family, and party'“

“Would be a 5 but there are no public bathrooms which seems sketchy to me because I thought all dine in establishmentts (they had seating prior to COVID) had to provide bathrooms. Prices compared to portions is insane but that's just the times we live in.“

“They Ran Out Of Soft Serve Which Was A Downer BUT The ONLY Employee There Handled It Like A Champ, Was Super Nice & Gave Us Hard Ice Cream For The Famous BYGO Sale...The Store Was VERY Clean...NOT Too Long Of A Wait Either...Overall A Nice Outing For The Family...We Enjoyed Our Delicious Sundaes!!!“

“I had the best experience at Carvel today! My server-extraordinare Jessica gave me world-class service and kindly helped me pick out the perfect Fudgy the Whale cake! Def coming back! Her boss Amanda was stellar as well! Best Carvel in Nassau!“

“A genuine heaven for ice cream lovers for all tastes, even with dietary differences! Everything is obviously homemade, which is hard to find even in great ice cream parlors. The hardest part is choosing what to get! I've had a chocolate root beer float, which was blended perfectly, a salted caramel shake, sublime and flavorful, and a classic banana split, which blew me away. It may be quite a ride from where I live, but when out this way, I highly recommend Sweet Sensations! I've turned friends on to it as well, and it's settled; whether you're vegan or not, have food allergies or don't, you're guaranteed a good time! Not living in the area and visiting, it can be overwhelming how much Babylon town has to offer, especially food-wise. However even on cold days, I make this place a priority! There are cute areas to sit and enjoy the ice cream too!“

“I went there and there customer service was great such a cute spot even the bathroom was extremely cute definitely took some pictures the food was so good I made my own bubble waffle there prices were good and I’d definitely come back again if you are looking for a late night spot to get a treat you should definitely come here 10/10 recommend“

“I go with my wife to this great restaurant quite a bit! This is my favorite spot to grab a bite. I visit this place regularly. The food is just great, the team is welcoming and the charge is reasonable. I enjoy meeting in this spot for a rich meal.“

“After a night and good eats and drinking I decided I needed sumn a lil sweet so I wanted to get coldstone... my partner convinced me however to try carvel as I've never tried it because I never had one in my home town. BEST. DECISION. EVER. I went ahead and tried the bananas foster sundae dasher oh my gosh was it delicious the sweet caramel and bananas and the perfect vanilla soft serve that was the oh so perfect texture and creaminess it was so creamy that it made me cream a little (a little yuro quirkiness only jokes!). My partner tried the Reese's one and let me tell you he is one boy that absolutely loves his nut! He's now hooked as well he slurped the whole nutty cup up. Since my first time going last week 7/11/23 I've thought about the goodness everyday since and I've had 4 dashers and you best believe I am now a proud member of the fudge fanatics! If you are ever in the mood for something sweet and for a good price come here it's about 6 bucks for a small dasher which is a good price considering the size and amount a small price to pay for being full of cream and satisfied. LOVE LOVE LOVE carvel and I will never let any other sundae fill my tummy again! And a not from my partner- I will never let another nut inside me again unless it's from Carvel Thanks. YM“

“Owner is super friendly as well as his young staff. Place is clean and the freezers are well stocked with cakes, flying saucers etc. I have a Carvel closer to my home, but the people there aren't as nice. I would much rather travel a couple of extra minutes and give this establishment my business.“

“Carvel is the best place to get ice cream cakes for any occasion. They have a variety of flavors and custom designs to suit your taste and style. The cakes are handmade in-shoppe with fresh ingredients and delicious crunchies. I love their Fudgie the Whale and Strawberry Crunchies Cake. Carvel ice cream cakes are a celebration in itself“

“Came here after dinner this place did not disappoint love their selection of flavors. They also have regular ice cream as well. There’s a small coffee machine set up as well if you’d like coffee ample room for large parties to sit definitely recommend for kids and adults as well.“

“Not sure why these other reviews care what the store looks Like seriously? Your not eating the store your getting ice cream to go..Sounds like a bunch of "Karen's" ( like omg) for sure don't like it there don't go!Ice cream is the best around I couldn't care if it was on a stand outside get it go home and eat it..Guys trying to make a living!“

“Love the flavors of the ices and ice creams. The staff is really nice and they work hard. Gotta tip them. We had the specialty sundaes only once and we both thought they were way too heavy on toppings and sweet sauces and not enoughice cream... made us a little nauseous, so we'll stick to the basics. Also disappointing how some of the flavors run out, but they have so many great options that the pain doesn't last long.“

“I was so happy to hear that Carvel now has NO SUGAR ADDED ICE CREAM!!! What wonderful new especially for those who are pre-diabetic and must watch there sugar. What a delight and it was delicious also. Looking forward to getting my dessert at Carvel.“