Ice Cream on Grand

«This place has the best ice cream that I’ve ever had!» This statement from Jeff M. was initially met with skepticism. I figured that had be a hyperbolic statement. I mean, come on, we’re from Oklahoma! The home of Braum’s Ice Cream! Nothing can top Braum’s because «Braum’s makes everything better!”™
Braum’s doesn’t make everything better.
The layout of place is a little weird. You walk in and all you see are the types of ice creams in front of you. That’s it. How do they serve the ice cream? I don’t know. How much does it cost? I don’t know. Luckily, they have the type of ice cream listed so you at least know what flavor you’re ordering before you get it. They’e also nice enough to let you try anything if you’re not sure about what you want.
If you like any kind of chocolate, get the Nutella ice cream. This was what Jeff M. was so enamored by. The creaminess of the ice cream with the little bits of hazelnut crunch makes it so damn good. If you don’t like chocolate, then try the Dulce de Leche ice cream, or the Coffee ice cream, or the Pistachio ice cream, etc. Everything I tasted was delicious, but the Nutella was the best out of all of them.
I wish there was a place in Oklahoma that had this kind of quality. It was almost a gelato level of creaminess. I don’t know how they do it.
The only negative thing I have to say about this place is that you don’t really know anything other than the flavors of ice creams. I want to know what my options are and how much everything costs. Get a chalkboard and someone with nice handwriting and you’re all set!

i’ve never seen a cookie monster ice cream flavor before so the blue before in my life. heaven in your mouth — must order the blue ice cream!

I decided to take a walk over here from home since the weather was so nice and I was in the mood for something sweet. I was so happy to see that they have my favorite ice cream flavor — black raspberry! Not an easy one to find. It was creamy and sweet, but not cloyingly so.
I had planned on eating my cone while walking back home, but the ice cream here is very soft and I knew it would melt all over the sidewalk before I finished it. Luckily, the store has shaded picnic benches and and seats in the back where I sat and enjoyed the weather some more. I would have appreciated it though if my ice cream were more solid like hard pack ice cream should be.
They have a good range of flavors available, and I think they have soft serve too, but how would you know when there are absolutely no signs or prices anywhere?! I only brought out a few bucks with me, which sufficed, but I was half afraid I’d get to the register and not have enough money. Definitely ask them what they have if you’re craving more than just a cone.

I find it odd that at least 25 Unilocalers have reviewed this place, and not a single person has mentioned that Ice Cream on Grand does not list prices. For anything. Seriously. You don’t know you’re going to pay until you pay.
Walking in here blind, I was somewhat confused on how the whole process worked. There are customers walking around each other, and a bunch of employees also milling about. One of them will catch your eye and ask what you want. Then you order, not even knowing that there are a bunch of options outside of just ice cream in a cup or cone. For example, they have sundaes, wet toppings, dry toppings, shakes, sodas, novelty ice creams, and even ice cream cake. All things that would be nice to know. Somewhere. Anywhere. The only reason I know those things exist is because I went on the website to figure out pricing.
And again… No prices. At all. To quote Ryan Reynolds: «But why?» I mean, even using some paper and a sharpie would suffice. It would add to the charm, I’m sure. My first visit involved two individual single scoops in cups, and one double scoop in a cone. It came to $ 14 and change. The second visit (the next night) involved a bunch of different things, but I finally figured out the price on at least one thing by ordering it separate from everything else. A single scoop (in a cup), also known as a child-​size, is $ 3.80.
The throughput process and choosing to keep customers in the dark about how much they’re going to pay (unless you’re part of the faithful who have been here often enough to understand how it works) is asinine. I would love to rate them lower, because taking such a dumb approach to serving their customers bothers me for some reason.
But then I remember the Nutella ice cream, and I can’t bring myself to rate lower. It was, honest-​to-​goodness, the best ice cream I have enjoyed in my life. Ever. Sure, my ice cream expertise is somewhat limited, because for the most part I don’t even like ice cream. All I know is, Ice Cream on Grand made me come back the very next night to get more ice cream. And I’ve never wanted ice cream two nights in a row.
They don’t have a menu. It’s a little chaotic in there when it’s busy. The ice cream is a tad expensive. But frak it all, they have some delicious, creamy, flavor-​packed, Nutella ice cream. I will be back every single time I’m in the area.
P. S. Employees are friendly. A lot of them look like high-​school kids too, so maybe that explains the «deer in the headlights» looks on some of their faces.

This place is so brightly lit at night, you can basically see it from Mars. The place is kinda hard to miss since there is a a big ass ice cream cone out front. The night I went it was pretty crowded but how does a ice cream shop on a 80 degree day not wow me???
The food:
Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Soft Serve– I am all for homemade ice cream shops and mom and pop places but when Mister Softee has a better product, you are in trouble. I ordered a very basic, failproof option and it failed me. I found the chocolate dip to be not as chocolatey and the texture of the Vanilla soft serve felt like it was low fat yogurt. It kinda had a faint vanilla ice cream flavor, I felt like it was missing something or it was supposed to be a healthier version of ice cream and it bugged me. I just had a meal and I was in the mood for the dessert and this did not do the job.

I think they serve a very good quality ice cream. I have tried this place many time ever since I have relocated to Northern Jersey. Other than them having various flavors with high quality ice cream, I also like the kind staff members who all seem to be local kids, and the atmosphere that makes me feel that this is a local favorite.
I also have a biased love for places that only opens seasonally. Anyhow, definitely worth trying if you are passing by.

Great place for ice cream. Friendly staff. Great thing is they have 4 different sugar free ice cream flavors. Maple walnut, pistachio, rum raisin, cookie dough i think. Parking lot gets full after 5 pm. weekends must be the same. No street parking. Very generous with their scoops. Prices in line with other ice cream places

Love ice cream on grand! Lots of flavors to choose from! There are cakes, ice cream, lots of toppings and more. The Nutella is my favorite! It has those little chocolate crunchies from ice cream cake in it. Soooo good! Will be so disappointed when they close for the winter :(

This is just a great neighborhood ice cream shop. They have friendly and accommodating staff, delicious ice cream flavors, and a good spot in the back to hang out and enjoy summer afternoons. They let you sample the flavors before buying, which is a plus. I have been coming here for years and they never disappoint. (TRY THE COOKIE MONSTER!)

Wow, just wow.
This place is one-​of-​a-​kind. It’s not like the ordinary chain ice cream shops; it has a unique flair to it. They actually prepare and make the ice cream themselves which makes it extra fresh and creamy. They sell hard and soft ice cream, ice cream cakes, and I am pretty sure that they also take custom cake orders. I recommend the soft serve because it’s too delicious and everyone that tries it instantly loves it.
Don’t miss out on this place.

The best ice cream place around! Been going here for years, even when it used to be Carvel. Ice cream on grand far surpasses it. Great selection of homemade hard ice creams and all sorts of sauces and toppings. The soft serve is the best I’ve ever had, aside from Kohr’s down the shore. Super creamy and rich! I also believe they make waffles to order, which they top with scoops of ice cream. Best part, it’s allergen-​free, so great for kids with food allergies! They have really cute seating out back under a few trees, but it fills up quickly during busy times. A very friendly staff rounds out the whole experience. Highly, highly recommend this place!

I doubt anyone behind the counter is over the age of 15. Having said that, staff is pretty quick and friendly. It’s a little pricey but the quality is there. Nice choice of ice cream.

Their menu has various ice cream flavors, ice cream cakes, ice cream sandwiches, soft cone ice cream, milkshakes, and sundaes. Their prices are expensive compared to the average chain ice cream stores such as Baskin-​Robbins or Dairy Queens. It’s a cute and independent store where everything is homemade. The quality is nothing extraordinary, but it is good.
Teenagers for Employees /​So-​So Service
A Seasonal Store so They are Not Open All Year Round
Very Crowded on Weekends
Large Parking Lot w/​Seating Areas

We are new to the neighborhood and seemed to have stumbled upon a treasure that is no new news! We loved the quality of the ice cream and the friendly service, not to mention how clean the place was! We took ours to-​go, but it looked like there were cute tables in the back too. We’ll be back for sure!

Oh why don’t they have this place around where I live?!? Good thing my boyfriend lives sort of by the area because this is one of the best ice creams I have tried. The Nutella ice cream is the best unfortunately they tend to run out my the end of the day which is usually when my boyfriend and I go. They have lots of parking and an outside eating area which is very nice and away from the cars which is something good if you have young children.

This review is based on my custom ice cream cake order for my bf’s birthday.
I placed an order online, and the transaction was very convenient, fast, and helpful. However, when I went to pick up my cake, it turns out they had messed up my order. I had ordered both fudge and oreo crunch as the filling; they only added in the oreo crunch. I was pissed off to say the least, especially bc I placed my order a few days in advance! I don’t understand why they didn’t just toss it out and make a new cake!!! GRRRRR. Also, I would’ve appreciated it if they had given me a call to let me know what had happened.
BUT, the girls there were extremely apologetic when I picked up my order; otherwise I would’ve flipped the fuck out. Did not want to bring down my wrath on some teenage girls. Also, they took off about $ 15 from my order and gave me some free fudge sauce on the side.
OH, the cake tasted pretty good without the fudge filling but def would’ve tasted better with it. Not sure if I’d place a cake order again!

A delightful family run place with homemade ice cream, plenty of parking, and on special afternoons a clown makes balloons.

Was gonna go to the Leonia car wash but it was packed! Then we were turning around to go to Dairy Queen but saw this cute little ice-​cream spot and it wasn’t packed (as Dairy Queen ALWAYS is… Plus there was a good sized private parking in the back with benches and chairs… My daughter and I loved it! Friendly teenager service inside and just enjoyed the fact that it wasn’t a long line or packed parking lot. Also enjoyed the outdoor seating available to enjoy our icecream. I got a strawberry milkshake and she got an Oreo cookie icecream. Yummo.

The best Ice cream in NJ everything is Delicious!!!
The Orange and mango Ice cream are the best!

Wonderful place to take a break with your kids during the day! Serving sizes are generous, parking is always available and the staff is friendly/​helpful. Their soft serve is top-​notch. I also very much like the cookie dough ice cream.