Eddie’s Sweet Shop

They’re still doing it the old fashioned way at Eddies. This is a an ice cream parlor of yesteryear. Homemade ice cream served up the way you like it, with local youths working the tables. All the Ice cream is made in house, so you’ll find your favorites as well as a few uniques. Definitely a must if your in the area.

My boyfriend found this place on Unilocal and wouldn’t stop bugging me to go, so we picked a hot evening and went and sat at the counter. I got 2 scoops of mint chocolate chip and he got 2 scoops of the coffee chip. The ice cream was the creamiest and lightest ice cream I’ve ever had. I wish there were more chocolate chips in the mint chocolate but if it takes away from the texture than leave it out! I’ll definitely be frequenting this place in the summer. My boyfriend is obsessed with egg creams so he’ll be excited to go back and try theirs.

1.) Bring cash
2.) Seat yourself
3.) Enjoy!
Eddie’s is a nice spot if you want to take the kids out for ice cream on a hot summer day. If you want to catch up with a friend over a smoothie, or for a date! My friends and I came around 7pm because of cravings lol. We didn’t feel like going to cold stone. We wanted an experience, and Eddie’s was just that.
Staff wasn’t that helpful when we initially came in because they were obviously busy by the bar (located by the entrance). So I just asked if we had to be seated to which the girl responded «pick any seat»…oooookay cool! Don’t mind if I do! *This didn’t bother me. It’s not like we were at some fancy restaurant. You come in. Sit. Get your menu’s, decide what you want, eat and be happy. It’s as simple as pie!
Our waiter was sweet. Forgot his name but he had such a charming smile. Hopefully you’ll know who I’m talking about when you see him.
I admired the black and white vintage photos hung up. It made me feel like I was apart of something historical lol. It’s good to see a businesses still flourishing after many years.
I got a banana split. 3 scoops: rum raisin, butter pecan, vanilla. w/​whip cream, walnuts and a cherry on top. The portion was hugeeee. All for about $ 9.75.I was truly a kid in a candy store. Pun intended seeing as how they sell candy ;)
All in all, I really enjoyed my visit. It was nice! I can’t wait to bring my boyfriend here. He’ll flip!

I love going to historic eateries, especially when they are serving the same food as they did when they opened. That is the case with Eddies, which has been serving the same ice cream since they opened in 1909. Forgot the fancy hipster ice cream shops with herbs and flowers in their ice cream — this place only serves the classics like rum raisin, banana, coconut and cherry vanilla. They also make their own toppings and syrups (and whipped cream), so you can get a variety of flavors of ice cream sodas and egg creams. Cool.
We settled on a couple of sundaes, and that’s when it got messy — literally. One of my beefs with this place is that the serving vessels are not nearly big enough to handle the pile of ice cream and toppings that are placed on it. At best, the toppings just drip off to the bottom of the plate, and at worst, the whole sundae will slide off. It’s time to get some sundae dishes that can hold everything without it becoming a messy disaster. Look into it, guys.
My other beef is for their charging of sprinkles. I’m sorry, if this place wants to call itself traditional, then it has to include sprinkles (or nuts) in every sundae. Instead, sprinkles will cost you 25 cents and nuts, 75 cents. With the also non-​traditional prices they charge for sundaes, that is just criminal. Still, I had to have chocolate sprinkles on my sundae, so I was especially dismayed that they were hard as a rock. Who serves sprinkles that could break your teeth?
I would have told this to my server, but the sullen young lady didn’t bother coming back to our table, even when we needed our check. Since when was working in an ice cream store a depressing chore? Please try to get some some more cheerful people, as the attitude from our server was not appealing.
But I’ll try to come back soon. I’ll stick with the two scoop sundae, since it seems to be served in appropriately-​sized glassware and I’ll just have to deal with the emo employees, because the ice cream and atmosphere here are just that good.

Such a cute place full of retro vibes. The parlor is nice and big with booths and counter seating. I shared the banana split and got coffee ice cream in it. It was DELICIOUS! That was the best part of the split, I wish there was a little more banana in it lol. You probably won’t be able to finish it on your own. The service was very kind too! Overall I enjoyed coming here, however, it’s mostly just basic ice cream choices.

Ice cream here is the real deal! For the first time today I had a custom made ice cream cake for my husband’s birthday and man, that was so great! Chocolate, vanilla fudge and Oreos cookies! So great! Eddie’s ice cream is just perfection!

Eddie’s is a throwback ice cream parlor that brings me back to my childhood when I didn’t have a care in the world. We worked up a sweat at the archery range and decided to cool off here.
³⁄₅ stars because of the confusion of the seating arrangement. We idly stood around until someone acknowledged us. Fellow patrons began to accumulate forming a line behind us.
One patron told us a seat was available and we should take it. Well my response was how can we sit down when there’s junk on the table? Eddie’s lacks organized seating system that will would help everyone understand wants going on.
Ten minutes goes by and we were asked how many? It’s disappointing that the employees here lack basic observational skills. It was like they couldn’t break their focus of scooping ice cream in a cup.
After all of the fussing we take a seat and order a thick milkshake (2 scoops of coffee ice cream, 1 scoop of butter pecan, and vanilla syrup) and a sundae. It was really good, but there’s no hoopla here.

Finally checked this place out and to be honest I don’t get the hype. We ordered a banana split with Cherry vanilla and strawberry ice cream. From what I remember a banana split is supposed to have a decent amount of banana. The ice cream itself was nothing special, tasted like Breyer’s. The service was weird… a bunch of young kids that looked like they didn’t want to be at work. I’d get better service, options, originality, and ice cream at an Uncle Luigi’s store.

Vintage ice cream parlor that I’ve been going to since I was in elementary school. Ice cream from eddies never fails to hit the spot! It is cash only so come prepared. Service can be slow as it does get packed but it’s definitely worth the wait.

I get the appeal… this is probably the spot if you grew up around the area or if you’re into the old timey nostalgic aesthetic. But I’m not so I found it just ok.
Got a coffee chip sundae — the ice cream was good but nothing outstanding. The whipped cream looked promising but wasn’t thick and doesn’t compare to the amazing schlag at Peter Luger’s. The whole thing was tasty but kind of boring. I thought $ 6.50 was pricey for one scoop especially since their gigantic banana split sundae is only like $ 2 more… but there was no way I was gonna finish that whole thing myself.
I guess I’m more into new school ice cream — I prefer the wacky and interesting flavors at Ample Hills/​il laboratorio del gelato/​etc. to the old school classic joints like this.

I stumbled upon this place years ago when I stopped by after watching a flick in the movie theater directly across the street.
Olde timey and charming spot in an established Queens neighborhood that is a totally wonderful experience. You may seat yourself at the authentically original marble counter up front or find a dark wooden booth in the back.
I have had ice cream sodas, my favorite, but was advised that you can order one with 2 scoops for a nominal fee. I went for it. The ice cream was rich and chocolatey, as I remembered, topped with nice home made whipped cream. The only downside, if you can call it that, was that it was served in only one sized glass and it left room for that much less chocolate soda. Oh well. Afterwards I was thinking I shoulda had 2 but we had to run.
It wasn’t crowded that time of day so service was just fine.
I plan to be stopping by here more often. A real treasure. I hope this place stays around.
Now, back to the future.

Cute little vintage ice cream shop! Came around 10PM & it was pretty packed. There was a line to wait for a table, as there aren’t that many, but there were seats open at the counter so we decided to sit there.
The banana split is a perfect size to share for two! It’s 3 scoops of ice cream & you select the flavors; they have a pretty wide range of flavors for everyone’s taste. The consistency of the ice-​cream is perfect, not too creamy but just right.
Prices are reasonable, the banana split was $ 9 I believe. The service is quick and waiters are attentive, even though it was crowded. It’s cash only though, so make sure you have cash! If not, they have an ATM in the store as well.

I was craving for desserts & found this place through Unilocal.It was 10 minutes drive from where I live. So me & my bf decided to try this place. When we get their it has this vintage interior & we got seated fast.
We got the banana royale. You pick 3 types of ice cream so we picked the chocolate, vanilla & pican ice cream & it has banana with cream. Its great but theirs no difference from any other banana split that I’ve tried before. But 4 star because service is good & place is clean.

This is a cozy vintage looking icecream shop on metropolitan avenue. Parking is very easy to find. The staff is very nice. And they have a wide selection of classic icecreams. My friend and I shared a banana boat. We chose raspberry sherbet and strawberry as our icecream choice.
The strawberry icecream was creamy and tasted a bit like the Haggen das. The raspberry sherbet wasn’t overwhelming and it was very fresh after having something sweet.
The banana boat came with two scoops of icecream, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream with chocolate sprinkles and a cherry.
Their whipped cream was so good! It was very creamy and thick. The chocolate syrup was delicious wih the the icecreams and the whipped cream… Yum…
There was a good amount of icecream and whipped cream and syrup and it was perfect for two girls to share :)

Eddie’s Sweet Shop is one of the my more unique finds. I was walking around randomly on Metropolitan Avenue. When I stumbled onto this shop. Hearing about this place on Vice Munchies, I had to try it.
From the outside, Eddie’s Sweet Shop definitely showcases their unique and timelessness from their storefront. Walking inside is like stepping into a time machine, were sodas were the reasons you go to bars and when ice cream sundaes oozed chocolate syrup over homemade whipped cream. They have a rather expansive candy bar on the right and a marble top ice cream bar on the left. To fit in with the theme, this place is also cash only. No CC’s accepted here.
You should be safe ordering anything from here. Just pick flavors you like. To this day i’m still not sure who actually likes Tutti Frutti but since it’s still on the menu someone has to like it. I particularly like their mint chip and coffee, both of them taste fresh and amazing with their whipped cream and syrup. If you’re a fan of fluff, you have to get their marshmallow topping. They just let it drip over the side and slowly fall. Be forewarned, Eddie’s Sweet Shop has one of the more addictive malted milkshakes I’ve ever had.
This place is the embodiment of food porn and will continue to be a mainstay in the Queens Ice Cream game. Because of it’s popularity it does get busy here, try to snag a bar seat. If you don’t make it out to Eddie’s Sweet Shop you’ll be missing out on one of the most unique ice cream parlors that I’ve ever been to.

Overhyped, to say the least.
Went here with my boyfriend to get dessert on Valentines day. The place was busy, but not too packed. We were seated immediately, but someone came to take our order 10 minutes later. We got the banana split with butter pecan and strawberry ice cream, along with an extra topping of m&ms. When i first got my dessert I noticed they forgot to put sprinkles on it, which is a topping included in the banana split on the menu. The dessert itself was mediocre, I could have probably done a better job myself if I made this at home. The homemade whip cream is also overhyped, I would rather prefer some reddi whip all over my dessert.
Now coming down to the customer service, I have one thing to say. it was horrible! Our server definitely wasn’t happy to serve us because he didn’t even give us a proper greeting. Wasn’t friendly, and didn’t smile even once. He looked like he was miserable working their. And to make things worse I had to ask him to bring me water 3 times! Mind you, the place wasn’t even that packed.
I definitely won’t be going back. There are dozens of great dessert places I would rather go to.

A true gem in Forest Hills! From the old tile floors to the wooden cash registers; from the fire ball candies and candy sticks to the tootsie rolls; and, from the homemade ice-​cream to the ice-​cream sundaes this place brings takes you back in time to Happy Days and the oldies. Three teenage boys welcomed us and soon began to tell the history of the place. We asked if they are able to study enough in school and they were quick to respond that the owner says school comes first, and that’s why when there is a free minute they get their books out. Congratulations Vito! The boys were friendly, attentive and kept the place clean. I am visiting a friend in Forest Hills and this will now be a priority on every visit!

It’s just one of those places you should try at least once. Nothing too remarkable or something that’ll have you craving for more.

Love this place! This is the epitome of a real neighborhood landmark! You go in here and it’s like going back to the 50’s-60’s. If you grew up with these soda shops this makes you feel at home. The nostalgic feelings you will get from the old photos and the homage to preserving this great tradition will have you feeling like a kid again.
Go for the ice cream, stay for the people watching, photos, and stories you’ll hear. This place is a time capsule in a good way!
Ice cream is outstanding on a hot day but it’s just as good in mid winter. Go sit and indulge in one of their many choices! Sundaes are the best around!

I really enjoy Eddie’s Sweet Shop. I am always excited about places with ambiances that can take back into a different decade. Everything about this spots screams old school. Even better is its ice cream. The flavors taste super fresh and the sundaes are fun to share with friends. After the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, this is the second best ice cream I have tried in nyc. Even if you visit this place and don’t feel as excited about their ice cream as I do, the experience is one of the kind. It’s very hard to find old school type of places in nyc and it’s definitely a treat when you do. Something about it feels very cozy.
I only have a few cons with this place. One is that it can can get quite crowded due to its popularity. Two, I personally am not a fan of having an overwhelming amount of whipped cream on my sundaes. I wouldn’t want to take out any stars for these reasons because I really enjoyed my time here and highly recommend this ice cream parlor to anyone.

we walked over to a completely empty Eddie’s Sweet Shop on Sunday around 4 pm. the décor borders between nostalgic and old-​like-​it-​needs-​to-​be-​renovated. 3 teenage kids were hanging out behind the counter. friendly and attentive enough, although their presence seems contrary to the nostalgia of the place. especially as they played songs from their iPod over the speakers i.e. hotline bling.
full from our prior meal, we each ordered a single scoop sundae: strawberry with hot fudge and vanilla with hot fudge and walnuts. the strawberry ice cream was average, without the frozen strawberries or homemade taste i tend to like. the color was that processed bright pink that blares unnatural. the vanilla on the other hand was pretty good, as was the hot fudge, although based on the Unilocal pictures i had expected some more of it. the walnuts were finely chopped, which was a nice touch. and the whip cream was definitely abundant, although by the end i was feeling a little whip-​creamed out.
$ 13.75 for 2 scoops and 3 toppings is a little steep, but i guess it’s worth it to sit in a part of history. once.

Stopped in mid-​laundry cycle for a sweet fix. A great classic sweet shop that thankfully retains its nostalgia in a world of highly sugary glossy modern places. However, the staff is still moving as if they’re stuck in a time warp, so they definitely need to pick up the pace. Had a scoop of butter pecan with whipped cream and a cherry, with chocolate sauce and despite the struggle to scoop that sucker outta the classic metal cup, it was great. Stealing sips of a chocolate malt wasn’t bad either!

A neighborhood staple… Goody but OLDY. Been around for years. I stop in almost every summer of every year of my life. Now that I’m older, I enjoy visiting during the holidays as well. Takes me back to a time when all that mattered was ice cream, and you couldn’t even fathom this idea of «growing up». Takes me back to date nights, my first kiss, and the movie theater across the road. Takes me back to little bumps in my childhood, those mean Girl Scouts, that first boyfriend who dumped me… And how, in a single moment of bliss, one classic banana split here made you feel like life was gonna be a-​o-​k.
It’s old, as I said… But there’s a charm in this. From the vintage parlor in the front to the booths in the back, every bit of this place has remained intact and functional through almost a century. You really do feel like you’ve stepped back in time. I love to sit at the bar on tiny stools next to a really old guy and feel as though in that moment we are kindred spirits, both revisiting a beautiful place in our childhoods, one scoop at a time. Everything is served in classic silver ice cream dishes and cups! Floats and shakes come in silver soda glass holders too! Even the fountain soda is the real McCoy! Syrup and then fizz. It’s all an ode to a era long gone when TIME SLOWED DOWN for simple moments like having an ice cream. I put my phone down when I’m in places like this.
By the way. The ice cream is ABSOLUTELY *incredible.* the toppings, the flavor selection, amazing.
Service lags, that’s probably my only qualm with the place… Apart from the fact that they don’t play music? I never got that… Not even 50’s 60’s oldies? Roaring 20’s maybe? Some James brown? Idk… Even during holidays no Christmas music? It’s peculiar. Also, I find it unnecessary to be so bright in there, they could dim the little at night and make it more charming this way. Anyway, the place is almost always packed. But it’s worth it every time.

I really like the old fashioned vibe of this place. Its been around for a long timw and kept its charm. It feels like a place willa wonka would bring his dates. There is a candy on the right and a ice cream bar on the left. Its quiet enough to bring friends ot a date. Who can resist ice cream?

We were on our way to Wagging Tail on metropolitan and saw this icecream shop right accross from it, i remember seeing good reviews on Unilocal so we made a quick stop to try their icecream. I believe this place retains all the antique furnitures and décor and you feel like you have been transported back to an old icecream parlour.
We got their banana split with two scoop of icecream (maple walnut and chocolate fudge) to share. While the icecream is pretty good (i love the maple walnut) and the portion size is huge, the reason for the two stars is because of their service. When i first walked in, nobody acknowledged us and the servers looked so so miserable! I was a bit surprise as you would expect a happy environment inside a sweet shop. The guy looks like he really hate his job and its so depressing! Also all the chairs I sat on were wobbly, i know the furnitures are old but It gave me a dirty feel and i could see all the dirty dishes piled high behind the counter… For this reason I doubt I will be back anytime soon… sorry!

This place is classic! The ice cream is good, but I really love the dishes they serve it in. I love that they have kept the original soda fountain décor. The surrounding neighborhood has numerous restaurants and shops. The movie theater up the street has the most affordable tickets I’ve seen in NY.
The first time that I came it was very quiet and we had good service, but the next times have all been crowded. A few times we’ve even walked up the street to Carvel because we just didn’t want to deal with it.
Be advised that it is always really crowded here– like a zoo! I would avoid bringing a stroller, although many people do. There’s no one to take you to a table, if you want one. The guys are busting their tails trying to make all the orders. I wonder why they don’t retrofit the glass case to take simple orders there?
Bottom line, choose when you go carefully.

One of the best ice shops in queens.
It’s all about he hot fudge and the home made whip cream which is a must.
The banana split is enough to split for at least 3 people!

This is definitely one of my favourite ice cream shops in New York City. It really feels like it fell out of the 1950s and somehow managed to stay afloat all these years. You can even sit at the counter! Like at Pop Tate’s!
Jenn and I went here recently so that I could finally try an egg cream. Despite its name, it contains neither eggs nor cream — it’s a beverage consisting of milk, carbonated water and chocolate syrup. What does it taste like? I would classify it as a lighter milkshake (ie. delightful).
I’ve wanted to try one of these for years and it didn’t disappoint. I’m not sure if it’s mainly something you can order in New York or if they’re as popular in other states, but if you find yourself in this part of Queens, you should really try one.

Another cute, old-​fashioned joint to catch up with old friends while enjoying a scoop (or two) of your favorite ice-​cream. This place has apparently been open for YEARS. Seriously, since like the early 1900’s. I loved coming to this place when I was in high school. They have mostly all of the original furniture and installments since their opening, which gives the place some old-​school charm. However, they do need a little upkeep to keep the place looking orderly and clean.
The ice-​cream is pretty good, if that’s all you’re looking for. They specialize in sundaes, so there is not much else on the menu other than ice-​cream, toppings, and few pastries.
Give the place a little TLC and it will be golden.

I have to admit that the experience of stepping into an old school ice cream parlor is really cool, but even though it’s old school doesn’t mean it should be run in an old school way with clearly not enough help, dirty dishes & glasses literally everywhere behind the counter, & a floor that is in dire need to be swept & mopped. I ordered a two scoop ice cream cone: coffee chocolate chip & mint chocolate chip. The staff was young & friendly & it was quite clear that they were indeed in the weeds but they were still able to exchange pleasantries as I waited for my ice cream. The cost for a two scoop ice cream cone is $ 5 which is really not that overpriced for today’s prices. I’d definitely go back again for some really creamy & flavorful ice cream & just take it to go again so I don’t have to sit there in the chaos & mess.

I have been dying to come here and try the homemade ice cream. After hearing numerous raving reviews from coworkers who live in Queens. Last night, my partner and I took a nice walk to Eddie’s. I was not going to write a review until I tried several items here but I do not think I’ll be going back any time soon.
Customer Service:
When I walked into Eddie’s I had the biggest smile on my face, because I’d finally reached the ice cream motherland, soon after my smile turned into a frown.
No one greeted us and none of the coworkers smiled back at us. No one asked if we needed help or asked what we wanted or if we wanted a seat.
This confuses me so much! If you work in a ice cream shop (which is somewhere you’d expect to be greeted by HAPPY people no matter the time) wouldn’t you want customers to feel welcomed?
My partner asked if they had pistachio ice cream and was ignored, he then raised his voice and out of 3 employees 1 answered saying they had pistachio pineapple. We were not asked if we wanted something else or if we wanted to try a sample. I’m not asking anyone to treat me like Beyonce but when I go into Baskin Robins I actually receive great service. We finally managed to get our 2 ice cream cones and quickly left.
Décor:
I did not want to be in a place where I wasn’t welcome. I didn’t look around at the antique décor, nor check out the other sweet options they offer. The staff really needs to get a grip. And if all of the staff working at Eddies Sweet Shop are all unhappy they should find somewhere else to work.
I did notice the bar and I wanted to sit down but we just felt so uncomfortable like we were bothering the staff. From my brief time here I noticed the bar stools were worn as well as the counter.
Price:
I read other reviews where people were outraged at the cost here, that’s not my style. I’ll pay for good quality items so the cost wasn’t an issue. We paid $ 7 for 2 ice cream cones (1 scoop each). I have no idea if getting 2 scoops is an option, no one offered options. I don’t even know if they offer sprinkles.
Ice cream:
The reason this review was give 3 stars is for the ice cream alone. I tried the coffee and butter pecan flavors. The coffee was delicious, not too sweet, did not seem artificial and did not leave an aftertaste like other coffee flavored ice-​creams. The butterpeacan was rich. It was filled with pecans. In each bite/​lick their was a pecan, this was a creamy treat and I ate every bite. I’m thinking about it right now at 9am and I want one. The cones are delicious too.
Final Thought:
If you find yourself at Eddies Sweet Shop go in prepared to receive horrible service but great ice cream.

Hands down the best ice cream in New York City!
I grew up between queens and Long Island so I know the are pretty well, now I live in Manhattan and I will travel to queens just for ice cream from Eddies. In fact when anyone asks for recommendations on ice cream shops I tell em «If you’re willing to travel to queens, you’ll have the best New York City has to offer»
Ever since I moved into Manhattan I’ve searched for comparable ice cream, I’ve actually collaborated with several ice cream lovers for places in Manhattan or Brooklyn that’s comparable to Eddies sweet shop and either folks have never been to eddies or agreed that Eddies is the best.
What’s there to love? Home made ice cream that’s absolutely delicious, friendly staff and an ambience of an old time ice cream shop makes Eddies what it is

Eddie Mercury founded this shop in the 70s. He wrote a song about it «Bovinecream Rhapsody», and also «Killer Cream.» He followed it up with «We Will Choc You» and «We Are The Yum Pecans, my friends.» He teamed up with David Bovine on «Under Praline.» He decided to start selling smaller scoops in the late 80s after his song «Who Wants To Lick Forever.» His friend and guitarist Brian Maple was a co-​owner. Then after a movie «Wayne’s Swirl», he re-​released an old song named «Bohemian Raspberry.»
What to get: Coffee Ice Cream
What else: Choc Ice Cream, Choc or Coffee shake but extra thick
Anything else: They don’t use any artificial Eddietives.
That’s awesome. Any cool history?: They were the fave ice cream shop of Eddies Roosevelt and Thomas Eddies-​son.
I may come back and Eddiet this review later.
Eddie’s Sweet Shop is, simply put, one of the best ice cream shops in the whole country. I try and come here every time I’m in New York City, although they are closed on Monday which trips me up more often than it should. The rest of the week they stay open super late (until 11.30pm, which is practically sunrise), and that is fantastic because it means that after a long day of food touring you can stop in here and get some creamy deliciousness.
Don’t get this place mixed up with #TeamEddie’s which is where Robert Pattinson goes. He would never be that thin if he came to this Eddie’s. Not that he doesn’t come to Eddies. Maybe Eddie on webcam is totally his thing. Who knows.
Now let me say, if you like crazy concoctions like Oddfellow’s Ice Cream and Maple Bacon and the like, then Eddie’s might not appeal to you. We’re talking about a traditional, «olde tyme» ice cream shop, with thick creamy milky home made ice cream that rocks my world.
This place is not the Eddie’s that Eddie Norton owns. That would be a BBQ joint also known as «American Hickory X» and a sandwich shop named «Fight Turkey Club.»
I’ve tried the fantastic chocolate ice cream and a few other flavours, but nothing compares to the Coffee Ice Cream here. It’s so creamy and dreamy and delicious. It’s probably the best coffee ice cream I’ve ever tried, and that’s a flavour I get a lot. I’ve also had the coffee milkshake (make sure you order it thick, with an extra scoop), and the chocolate shake (same deal). Both are insanely delicious, but the coffee ice cream for me rules Eddie’s.
Don’t forget you have to be 21 to order here. Make sure you bring 2 forms of government-​issued Eddie. If you don’t have one, then you can easily buy a fake Eddie online. You used to be able to buy them in Times Square, but Times Change. Cities change. Traditions change. Small change. Teenage male voices break. Currency exchange rates fluctuate. Occasionally, a bridge even changes names, if there is enough dema… oh, what was I supposed to be talking about? Oh yeah Eddie’s Ice Cream. No minimum age, of course.
The décor is also fantastic. It’s such a romantic little place, with really friendly servers and lots of cute people getting ice cream here (it’ll annoy you that half of them are so thin and in shape. Not what you expect in an ice cream shop, but this is NYC). It’s a lovely little shop that will remind you of the 50s. It’s on a street corner and is very well lit and pretty. Plenty of street parking. It’s usually busy but there is room to sit inside. I can’t really recommend this place any more highly for dates. Young or old, if you like delicious thick creamy ice cream, you need to try Eddie’s.
Oh and don’t ever wear Nike in here. Or Puma. If you’re coming here, you have to be wearing Eddiedas.
Is it my fave ice cream parlor in America? It probably is. I have plenty more to try, but Eddie’s is easily in the top 10, comfortably top 5, and possibly even at the very top.
And if this parlor is your church, then it’d an Eddiefice. Whereas if this ice cream is so delicious that you shake, convulse, and foam at the mouth, then it’s just an Eddieleptic Fit. And please don’t try and bring your parents here. I did, and it rekindled some kind of physical romance between them which creeped me out a bit as I was driving them to the hotel and they were in the back seat together. So be warned. If you ignore this advice and bring your parents here, you may end up with an Eddiepus Complex.

I had this place bookmarked for a while and was excited to finally check it out to see what the hype was about. I went to Eddie’s a few hours ago around 9 pm and had a bad experience.
My friend and I shared a sundae with strawberry and mint chip ice cream and hot fudge topping. It came with cherries and whipped cream. Because we got two scoops, it was $ 8.
In my opinion, the strawberry ice cream tasted very artificial and not fresh at all. It had a syrup-​like taste to it. The mint chip was OK but nothing I wouldn’t be able to find from a supermarket. The whipped cream wasn’t special either and didn’t taste any different from that of a can.
I was excited to experience fresh ice cream with a classic touch from what I read in the previous reviews but was pretty disappointed.
What disappointed me the most was the service. I understand that it’s just a dessert place and not really a restaurant but service was terrible. I had to ask the waiter/​waitress twice for them to clear up a table for us so that we could sit down. Then we had to request the menu twice before we finally received it.
The waitresses there had a very bad attitude. They didn’t smile at any point whatsoever or exchange kind words. When it came time to pay, she took the cash, didn’t say thank you, rolled her eyes a bit and walked away. After that encounter, I am glad we didn’t tip her. Horrible service.
I find that this is an overrated place and have had better ice cream elsewhere… that includes my local Stop & Shop. I will not be coming back here.

This neighborhood institution is going strong nearly 100 years after its founding. Unlike the newer soda fountains riding on the wave of nostalgia, Eddie’s exists the way these shops used to, on the enduring patronage of locals who grew up with it.
It has all the trappings, accumulated over the years: marble bar, bolted rotating stools, tin foil ceiling, mosaic tile flooring, candy display, antique wood cash register, and more. It is clean and neat, with a comforting, worn-​in look.
The counter is a great place to enjoy the sweets but there is also a small table dining area with table service.
All ice creams, toppings, and syrups are still made in-​house. The approximately 20 flavors are classic and not boundary pushing. The ice creams are dense and satisfying, and surprisingly not too sweet, although not extraordinary by the standard of artisanal ice cream makers today. But it doesn’t need to be. For this slice of Americana, the ice cream is perfect. Toppings are terrific. Milkshakes are delicious, even better malted. Sundaes are decadent and literally overflowing.
A wonderful dessert place on Forest Hills’ Metropolitan Avenue. As I have a weak spot for milkshakes, I’ll be there more often than I should.

I cannot believe I lived within walking distance to this hidden little ice cream gem for over twenty years and didn’t know about it! Thank god for Unilocal!
1.Easy to find, right on Metropolitan, right next to the theater. Service was kind’ve slow considering it was late evening on a Sunday and the place was not packed at all
2. $ 7.50 for sundae with fudge and fresh whip cream is a bit high if you ask me, but the portion size is okay and the taste is amazing
3.wife a single scoop sundae with coffee chip (wtvr it’s called) ice cream, hot fudge, whip cream and sprinkles… she liked it a lot but wasn’t in love. I got a two scoop sundae with maple walnut ice cream and butter pecan ice cream, both were amazing.
4. Fresh made whip cream def isn’t sweet enough
5. Rustic décor, old booths, tables and chairs and childhood candy-​very 90s, just wish I found this place sooner!

Delicioso helado ! Me encanta muchisisimooo la manera de que atienden !! Son muy amables !!