Holsten's Ice Cream, Chocolate & Restaurant
Bloomfield, NJ • ★ 4.6 (2134 Google reviews)
The Story
Step into this iconic, old-school diner with heart and history, where you can grab a seat at the counter or a booth. Their ice cream is amazing, with tons of flavors available in cones, cups, or sundaes. Don't miss their delicious brownie sundae with vanilla peanut butter cup ice cream, or a classic vanilla milkshake and ice cream soda.
From the Counter
Recent Google reviews
Caroline M
★ 5 • a month ago
I first heard about Holsten’s while scrolling through Instagram. One look at the photos and I immediately added it to my bucket list. I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon, grabbed a seat at the counter, and ordered the brownie sundae with vanilla peanut butter cup ice cream. It was exactly the kind of nostalgic dessert that makes you feel like a kid again. They’re also open late and serve burgers, fries, sandwiches, and all the classic diner favorites. Walking into Holsten’s feels like stepping into a time capsule. Counter seats line one side of the room, booths fill the dining area, ice cream is served the old-fashioned way in metal dishes, and there’s even a candy shop filled with homemade chocolates and sweets. It’s the kind of place that reminds you why classic ice cream parlors never go out of style. The staff was incredibly friendly, and I left smiling before I even finished my sundae. Ladies—you know those days when your period shows up and all you want is fries and a milkshake? This is your place. I’ll absolutely be back the next time that craving hits.
Ivy
★ 5 • 2 months ago
Lot of heart and history in this tiny joint!! The service is great, and the ice cream even better. I need to sit down for a burger of BLT soon. I had a sundae, it was delicious. I love the ice cream here. Classic spot with a booth dedicated to the iconic Sopranos. A staple for any tourist who has seen the show, come get some ice cream here and you won't be disappointed!! I loved my ice cream from here. Always have since my sister first took me here! Ice cream is delicious, rich creamy and flavorful. Special flavors rotate. Always a classic nostalgic feel. The whipped cream comes from what looks like a soda gun!! Get the whipped cream!!
Tatiana Hoover
★ 4 • 2 months ago
Old school diner. We visited to experience their Vanilla Milkshake and Ice cream Soda on their National Day 😁 Both were delicious. The food was okay, nothing exceptional. Staff was attentive. Street parking.
Joshua Ingersoll
★ 5 • 2 months ago
One of my favorite places in New Jersey. The ice cream is amazing. Tons of flavors, and can get in a cone, cup, or a Sunday. They also have pretty decent food. Hamburgers, hotdogs, sandwiches, fries, onion rings, that kind of stuff. They have tables and a counter. Place can get full on a weekend or holiday. Parking is in the back. Brandon is always kind and attentive when waiting on customers.
