45 Best Ice Cream Shops near Valley Cottage

“Great local ice cream place! Blows the bigger nearby chains like Carvel out of the water. I appreciate the fact it's a small business that hires local kids to make money for college. The prices are all fair and the ice cream/milk shakes are delicious!“

“Went here with my family. I don’t even know where to start first the owner and workers greeted us as soon as we stepped in the door. They gave us samples without even asking us hospitality is just top-tier. I’ve never been to a place like this before With such great customer service . Oh, and taste is incredibly great Prices are absolutely great. Like I said in the beginning, I don’t know where to start. This place is just amazing. You have to come here.“

“Some of the best tacos I've had on the East coast. These are on par with California and Texas tacos. Most of the tacos in NYC and NY and terrible, but not Los Ferchos. This is a great family run deli, with the whole family helping to make super authentic tacos in the back. The staff is super friendly, and they even have a couple tables inside and outside for you to enjoy your food. They also make homemade ice pops and they have some very niche authentic Mexican food items too like Oaxaca cheese and Mexican desserts. Easily the best tacos in the Hudson Valley, and maybe NY too.“

“Taco Taxi has undoubtedly earned its reputation for serving the best tacos in the world, delivering a culinary experience that transcends expectations. From the moment you take the first bite, you're transported into a world of explosive flavors and authentic Mexican craftsmanship. The tortillas are soft and pillowy, the meats are succulent and perfectly seasoned, and the toppings are a symphony of freshness and zest. Each taco is a work of art, meticulously prepared with a passion for quality ingredients and a deep understanding of flavor profiles. Whether you indulge in the classic carne asada, flavorful al pastor, or any other tantalizing option on the menu, Taco Taxi's commitment to perfection shines through in every savory, satisfying bite. It's not just a meal; it's a journey into taco perfection that sets Taco Taxi apart as a true gem in the world of culinary delights.“

“Shoutout to the 2 young ladies behind the counter. A mass of people came to this shop after a comedy show at the Music Hall and they held it down! The Oreo Bomb & Lucky charm ice cream flavors were top notch! Looking forward to coming by as the weather gets warm. 10 out of 10!“

“My hometown ice cream shop, amazing quality food and amazing workers. Everyone is very kind and the food is awesome. Even if you aren't in Piermont or from there, I highly recommend going to and trying out some of their ice cream and/or shakes. They both are equally amazing, they too are very quick with their work and it is ALL homemade ice cream and even their waffle cones (which are amazing too.) And yes the prices are a bit high, but that's because the ice cream is homemade.“

“We visit this family favorite ice cream shop every time we are in town! Love their death by chocolate, rum raisin, pistachio, toasted coconut, butter pecan, strawberry and cookie dough flavors! Haven’t tried the other flavors as we already love our picks and every time we go there we want to eat the same flavors! They have tons of flavors. Parking spots and also a nice area to sit and enjoy the ice creams!“

“I have been purchasing desserts here for over 2 years. Excellent, elegant, truly gourmet French desserts. They are at the same level of quality as the fanciest French pastry shops in NYC. I have never been disappointed. The macarons are great. The small pastries melt in your mouth. I ordered desserts for Mother's Day last year and they were perfectly prepared. They are worth evey dollar.“

“Cute chocolate shop. Been around since the 1920's. They had a ton of Easter chocolates and candies to choose from. Expensive, but I heard the chocolate is delicious- bought things as gifts so I'm sure the recipients will enjoy! The place is narrow and being that it was the Friday before a holiday, it was crowded- I could have spent over an hour just looking around, but didn't have the time. Will have to go back another time! My friend pointed out they used to have a soda bar- now, the counter is filled with their products, and the old time stools were covered, up too- however, it would be amazing to bring that back.“

“The few, the proud,.. Come on, folks! It's Carvel Ice Cream! This location has always been monumental in my life growing up and still today. It would get a biased 5 stars ? on that alone. The ice cream is second to none. Whether soft-serve, traditional, cake, or shake, it's great! Scoops or soft serve in your choice of cones or a bowl, floats, banana splits, a sleeve of flying saucers, and more are there for you to enjoy. They still make the ice cream cakes with the crunches, too. The service is pretty good, and they will allow you to customize your order with toppings, etc. Be mindful and patient of customer surges and the occasional understaffing.The dining space is limited to the two historic, small benches outside the building. Of course, you can sit in your car in the parking lot to indulge in a cool treat. This location in Elmsford is a great stop after shopping locally or passing through regardless of the weather or season. Ice cream is the reason!“

“A local favorite ice cream and Italian ice shop. Everyone is so nice. They have a lot of flavors and even have Swedish fish ice. Their milkshakes are a favorite in our house too. Just a heads up they only take cash. Even the dog enjoys a visit!“

“Quick stop traveling through to Blaze. Parking on street residential area. Ice cream is excellent. Pumpkin cookie good. Service was fine. Small place limited space. Outside more tables. Two scoops of icecream and the cookie and tip $10. Worth it.“

“Delicious and healthy waffles! All sorts of toppings and add-ins are available for these sourdough type waffles, and they do not disappoint! The soup of the day today was beet soup. Delish! One of us had a waffle with chocolate as well, and one of us had frozen yogurt with toasted coconut. All so yummy! Great space, light and simple, great, friendly service! Go for a coffee, go for a meal or a snack! You will be glad you did!“

“My husband and I went there for the hot dogs. They are out of this world. Large size great taste. They are so good I ate mine with a little bit of mustard and nothing else. The fries are so good and compliment the hot dogs perfectly. Try not to miss the french fries if you are a fry lover like myself. You can see the food being cooked behind the counter which I personally like. The day we went there were 2 young ladies. One taking the orders and one cooking. They were so efficient and nice. We enjoyed our meal and definitely will go back again. ??“

“Can't beat a place that will make an egg sandwich all day. Grabbed a bacon, egg, and cheese and a muffin, both were very good. The muffin was fresh and not dry-always a concern and the BEC had a perfectly cooked egg. The woman at the counter was very pleasant and helpful. They have smoothies on the menu which not many places have available and they are reasonably priced. There are a few tables if you want to eat in the deli. Hopefully you can snag a spot in Main Street to try this at place out on your next trip into town.“

“Been going to Dairy Queen forever - nearly 60 years in more than a few different states... This place is very different from other Dairy Queens - the ice cream is much better tasting, sundaes are better, blizzards taste better. It tastes like Dairy Queen tasted when I was a kid - brought back a lot of memories. Great services, very friendly. Others have mentioned the prices are high - my wife and I thought they were cheaper than other Dairy Queens we've been at and the portions were better.“

“DQ Old Tappan serves the best Chocolate and Vanilla ice cream, and their peanut butter milkshakes are simply divine. The ice cream is rich and creamy, offering a perfect balance of flavors, and the milkshakes are a peanut butter lover's dream. The service from the two young ladies were great. It was near closing so the place was clean and ready for lockdown. I recommend visiting this location for anyone craving late night cold treats.“

“Had one of our few yearly trips to Penny Lick today to treat our peanut allergic son. Ice cream was delicious as always. We got to sample a few flavors before deciding. The gentleman working the counter was amazing as always. He is such a delight and always chats with us. Knows all about the flavors available and helps with deciding what to get. We got to sit and enjoy chatting with him while eating our ice creams, and our son even get seconds after deciding he'd like to try a milkshake- something he doesn't get to do often due to his severe peanut allergy. We are so thankful for peanut free stores such as this, where our son can be comfortable and have a moment of normalcy. If we didn't like 1.5 hrs away, we would visit at least weekly. We normally bring a cooler with ice and ice packs to take pints home, but today we did not have that with us. Love their take home pints!! Will be back soon!! Thank you so much!!Dietary restrictions: Peanut free as well as other allergens.Kid-friendliness: Fun store with cool signs on the walls and in bathrooms. Lots of fun toppings for your treats!!“

“If you’re looking for a simple place to have dessert, King Kone is a solid choice. They have a variety of dessert options which range from ice creams to milkshakes. The staff are very friendly and are always willing to give their input on their most popular desserts.“

“I love this Carvel. We come from Montvale because we like it so much. Only disappointing thing happened when we ordered a cake for my daughter and birthday. The cake looked like a 10 year old decorated it. Very sparse with minimal crunchies when we ordered extra. The cake also looked smaller than it should have been. Very disappointing.“

“Saw the cake box in a friend's fridge and Googled it and was curious to check it out myself. Was not disappointed, I went on a Wednesday and look forward to going back next time on the weekend when I'm assuming there will be more choices.Go see for yourself it is worth a trip and then go back.“

“Yogybee in Northvale has become my new go-to spot for shakes and smoothies this spring and summer. The atmosphere was inviting, and the staff and the owner was very friendly and helpful. They offer a wide variety of frozen yogurt flavors and toppings, shakes, smoothies, and even wraps and salads! I tried the strawberry banana smoothie and my girlfriend got the “kill me with chocolate” shake (p.s. add Reese’s to the kill me with chocolate you won’t regret it). We were so focused on our drinks we even forgot to take pictures but now we have an excuse to come back again.The perfect choice for a beautiful day like today I’d give the spot 6/5 if I could!“

“I bought her a good ice cream and it's very good cheap they gave me good service and it's open till late and also they have very good pizza fresh personal pies and it's very good environment to make birthday parties or any party with friends very good friendly and very good atmosphere over there highly recommended for everyone to try it out“

“This shop and it's employees have always been amazing!They take care of you in a timely manner even when it's swamped!!I've gotten so many cakes here for different holidays and events and I'm never disappointed Even if you have to drive a little farther, come here it's worth it!“

“Recently discovered this place and are happy they have a vegan offering we like! The bean burger is very tasty, my wife approves, and that says a lot, lol! Unfortunately, on tonight's order, the avocado they used was disappointing--too hard, needed ripening. But the other time it was perfect. The other ingredients, including the bun, are delicious. For what it is and the prices, this place deserves five stars. I cut back to four stars on the food and wrote this review in hopes that management would take notice and solve the avocado ripeness issue.“

“Yoffee coffee gave me excellent customer service, after my order arrived more than an hour late. Cold. And they sent wrong dishes.They offered a full refund or to resend the food the next day.I have to say that I will most definitely feel confident ordering from them again, knowing that they own up to their mistakes and are here to please the customer truly.“

“Cool and fun place! First time we tried a ice cream/ yogurt place. Lots and lots of choices and a large selection of toppings. The employees were very friendly, helpful and explained the process to us in a pleasant manner. Just a local hang out for the teenagers in the area, which is okay but does get rather loud.“

“What a wonderful place to have brunch on the weekend or any time. Great food and drinks enjoy!It's also the site of many movies ? And commercials that were made there. You will see on t v Occasionally.Parking: The location is on 9W where it is. An old gas station turned into a restaurant. It's very cute.“

“Rita’s on the 59 is delicious and the inside is very clean. The staff was very friendly and works quickly. They do have the option for cholov yisroel ice cream in addition to the standard frozen custard. Id highly recommend giving this place a try. I’ll definitely be coming back“

“Hi! Do you like ice cream? Do you like ice pops? Do you like banana splits? In my opinion, Louie's is the most terrific ice cream place. Our family enjoys stopping at Louie's after a bike ride on the trail nearby. They have many flavors like chocolate & vanilla, and the banana splits are hearty! I also love the Italian ice. When you get to Louie's, you can sit outside. They also have some shady areas behind the shop to enjoy your ice cream under a tree. Kids, beg your parents to take you to Louie's! It's the best!((this review was dictated to me by my 7yo son who wrote a review of Louie's for his elementary school assignment))“

“This is my go to spot for milk tea and frozen yogurt. i’ve been going here for the past 2 years and never had a problem with my drink. customer service is always amazing and it’s always clean. if i could remember the workers’ name , i would put them here. ??“

“Love this Carvel in Nanuet. Super clean and the ice cream is always consistently good. I've been to a few other Carvel's where each time I went you never got the same taste or consistency. This one absolutely. It's constantly crowded and that says something right there!!“

“Very good food a little bit pricey but by all means very worth it. Great place to treat yourself when you need an uplifting. Staff are very knowledgeable about the food they serve and the owner has a very caring and motherly personality that is to die for. I love this “

“My husband and I just went to this place on date night. I have to say the ONLY reason it isn't 5 stars is because it lacks ambiance. The service was FANTASTIC! and we were served by very young girls, so it's not that they were good because of tons of experience. These girls definitely enjoy their work, and in this stage it is a breath of fresh air. The ice cream was very good! I can't wait to take my children there. It's a YES for me“

“Lots of flavors to choose from and they make a variety of sundaes and shakes. They even have sugar free flavors. Great place to get a sweet treat that'll help cool you off. The staff is friendly, usually teenagers, but they work efficiently. There are picnic tables set out in front of the store so you can sit and enjoy your treat if you like. The line gets very long in the summer time so I usually buy a quart of my favorite - pistachio creme ice so I don't have to go back frequently. Plenty of parking spaces, it's in a strip mall with several other stores.“

“Very clean very delicious. Manager Brandi was a breath of fresh air.Vegetarian options: Love the shroom burgerDietary restrictions: Gluten free optionsParking: Los Off parkingKid-friendliness: Kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible“

“The food was so good I got some banana Nutella crepe with a Nutella shake they recommended basically chocolate I love chocolate there’s a lot more options than just chocolate, thank you to Nehdia for serving the food and for making me feel comfortableKid-friendliness: Saw lots of moms with their kid coming in it’s a good choice“

“My hubby and I went here for the first time tonight and WOW!! The crepes were delicious. Five stars all the way! I think we found our newest dessert spot. The guy who made our crepes was super friendly and the place is very clean. Definitely recommend and we can’t wait to go back!“

“The workers are always a pleasure and the froyo is always amazing! I drive 20 mins from where I live to come here because it’s that good. plus they’re being super safe for COVID if you’re worried about that- it’s not self serve right now.“

“What can I say about a childhood favorite except its always tasty and brings back memories of piling into the car to go get a weekend treat! I tried the orange/vanilla Creamsicle in a small dish and we also ordered a large vanilla cone. Service was good , just a small language barrier issue until someone else stepped in to help. Place is brightly lit and clean. My suggestion is just bring extra cash! Carvel is now a treat only a few times a year.$$“

“This coldstone has been around for years! I recently moved back to the area and already visite twice. Everything is fresh and they are very generous with the toppings. I need to remember to sign up for the loyality program. An added bonus they are open till 10pm!“

“First time visit, though have passed this very central location many times. Good quality offerings ( I had a lychee green tea) but attention needed to customer service experience and generating footfall. Lots of windows but one narrow door in use; the other blocked off. Desperately needing better connection with passers-by on Cedar St pavements (both sides). The Bee-Line bus passes by. What if riders could be tempted to get off and enjoy a tea or frozen yogurt on a hot day? If possible would opt for larger sliding doors and some cafe tables on pavement. Employees need to be more conscious of incoming customers; I waiting about three minutes before being served, watching the sole employee mix drinks.“

“Been coming here since I was a small child. At one point it was a weekly occurrence without question that my family was getting Carvel. Haven't gone for years after I moved away and my diet changed but now that I'm back in the area and they gave vegan friendly options is a done deal. I find myself swinging by on occasion, even if by myself, and/or order from Uber Eats to deliver to me while coming home from a long week at work.Vegetarian options: All ice cream is or SHOULD be vegetarian, but now they have Oatly based vegan ice creams that are amazing. I've been dreaming of pistachio ice cream that was vegan friendly for decades because pistachio was a go-to as a child and now they have itDietary restrictions: They gave vegan options now that taste amazing.Parking: Parking along the side and more in the back.Kid-friendliness: If an ice cream parlor isn't kid -friendly, they're doing something wrong.Wheelchair accessibility: Parking and entrances are wheelchair friendly.“

“I love this concept of building your own ice cream sandwich. My boyfriend and I went here on our first date over three years ago, so it has such a nostalgic place in my heart! I also love that they're open year-round because even in the winter, I'll eat ice cream! We typically go for their ice cream sandwiches. My go-to is the Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, Mint Ice Cream, and Chocolate Chips. I also love their Holy Cannoli Ice Cream! Relatively recently, I tried a donut sandwich. While it was good, the glaze was a little sticky and it was a little tough to eat. I recommend sticking with the cookies as your sandwich "bread" for these!“

“I wish I had one of these near me so bad. If you have the app you can get coupons pretty frequently, and get points for your purchases. The person working there was nice and had top notch recommendations and made our milkshakes perfectly. Would go again.“