Enjoy The Season’s Last Licks At These Ice Cream Shops

Before you switch to cider donuts and pumpkin spice coffee, enjoy one more cone or cup while it’s still warm.

Thanks to late-season festivals and fairs, we’ve held on to summer for as long as possible—but alas, the end is here. You may be thinking about a seasonal leaf-peeping trip, but before you go, perhaps you can squeeze in one last sweet summer treat with family and friends.

Before you switch to pumpkin spice latte and hot apple cider, head to one of Bergen County’s great ice cream parlors for one last hurrah. Many shops are already closed until spring, but the following locations are among those that are still scooping:

Cake and Cone, East Rutherford. If you’ve been looking for great hard ice cream, stop at this roadside stand for a variety of amazing flavors such as mango madness and moose tracks. Who says summer has to end?
*306 Paterson Ave., East Rutherford, 201.933.2589

Conrad’s Confectionery, Westwood. This popular destination is down to its “while supplies last” days, so stop by to find ice cream pints, sandwiches, pops and more. The full service ice cream has closed for the season.
*107 Westwood Ave., Westwood, 201.664.2895

Cranberry Junction, Hackensack. For those who love summer and fall, try this ice cream stand’s pumpkin spice soft serve.
*19 Temple Ave., Hackensack, 201.546.8966

Daniela’s Ice Cream, Closter. Whether you prefer a scoop or a pint, a cone or a cup, you can get the flavor you want and how you want it any day of the year here. Your pup is in luck too—Daniela’s has special flavors just for dogs!
*234 Closter Dock Rd., Closter, 201.428.9600

Ernie’s Ice Cream, Mahwah. Taste the rainbow at this popular stand, which serves standout specials like Nutella crunch and pumpkin as well as tried-and-true vanilla and chocolate.
*78 Franklin Tpke., Mahwah, 201.252.8373

Francy’s Artisanal Ice Cream, Bergenfield. For a sweet treat with a twist, this shop specializes in unique flavors from around the world. Try cannoli, Caribbean-inspired guyabano or Philippines-style halo halo.
*461 S. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, 201.942.6282

Ice Cream Charlie’s, Rutherford. Locals love this neighborhood shop, which is cash only, for its regular and special flavors. Look for their pumpkin ice cream for a taste of fall, or their lemon poundcake for a comforting treat.
*200 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201.939.8133.

Ice Cream on Grand, Englewood. This kosher ice cream shop is scooping for a couple more weeks before closing for the season. Until then, you can get a variety of flavors from banana to vanilla and everything in between.
*523 Grand Ave., Englewood, 201.569.5346

Stack Creamery, Westwood. You can get a cone or cup with any flavor here, or choose you favorite sandwiched between two cookies of your liking.
*287 Westwood Ave., Westwood, 201.722.4780

Van Dyk’s Ice Cream, Ridgewood. This cash-only shop serves up cones, cups, pints, sundaes and more. Fall flavors are rolling in, but summer favorites are still available. Our go-to: peanut butter Oreo.
*145 Ackerman Ave., Ridgewood, 201.444.1429

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