Jersey Junction

Grand Rapids, United States

4.3

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20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 616-458-4107
Website:
www.jerseyjunction.com
Address:
652 Croswell Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Today

Today 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Grand Rapids) 16:06 Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Ice Cream and Frozen treats

Candy

History

Established in 1963.

Jersey Junction Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor opened its doors in 1963. The founder was Doris VanAllsburg. Doris is the mother of Chris VanAllsburg, who is the author of the many well known children’s books including The Polar Express.

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20 reviews of Jersey Junction

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Place rating: 3
Ann Arbor, MI
A fun and quaint little ice cream/​sweet shop in Gaslight Village. There are lots of flavor offerings ranging from traditional to unique. There are also all sorts of candies and other sweets you can buy. The scoops are very generous. Plenty of room to sit inside with nostalgic décor and also outdoor seating when the weather is nice.
Place rating: 5
Jenison, MI
We stopped by late one night when the store was closed, all bummed. But the owner was walking by and stopped to let us in. After hearing our love for Jersey Junction and what a terrible day my boyfriend had (which left him in need of ice cream) he insisted we take the ice cream on the house. This place reminds me why I love local businesses and made me love this shop even more. The ice cream is the best we’ve found, but the ownership and their care of the community will keep me coming back. Bravo Jersey Junction!
Place rating: 4
Grand Rapids, MI
This was my second time going here and I enjoyed it both times. The service was patient and friendly; the environment was laid back– you can either sit outside or indoors. There is a wide selection of ice cream and other treats. I don’t eat dairy, so I was very happy to see the had a couple of sorbet’s and 3 vegan flavors. They also had chocolate dipped bananas, strawberries, and cheesecake. I would definitely go back.
Place rating: 4
Allendale, MI
One of the best ice cream places in Grand Rapids. They have an ample selection of flavors and are priced very fairly for the quality and quantity of the ice cream. I love to look around at the old –time signs around the dining area. They make their own waffle cones there and can often see them making them when you visit.
Place rating: 4
Ada, MI
Definitely a fan of this great little sweet shop in the Gaslight Village. The ice cream scoops are big and they do have a few vegan ice cream options for those who don’t do dairy (the coconut ice cream is especially good.) There are all kinds of candies for those who aren’t in the mood for ice cream, and even some frozen, chocolate-​covered items such as fruit, cheesecake or cookies. My only issue with the chocolate-​covered fruit «kabobs» is that the fruit that’s used tends to taste like it was on the verge of going bad before it was frozen and covered with chocolate, so I don’t get those anymore. Other than that, it’s a great little place that the kids really enjoy. And I do too!
Place rating: 5
Grand Rapids, MI
My daughter and I love to walk her several times a week (don’t judge, I’m burning calories walking). It’s a quaint little place with the feel of a real ice cream parlor. The line is usually crazy long. The flavor choices are great and they have candy and other goodies as well. I recommend the frozen cheesecake or a frozen oreo. I believe it’s the only ice cream shop in EGR.
Place rating: 4
Grand Rapids, MI
I absolutely love their ice cream. It’s really good except for it is Hudsonville. It’s not that Hutsonville is bad, it’s just it would be nice if it was homemade. But, otherwise it’s the best ice cream around.
Place rating: 5
Grand Rapids, MI
This is an awesome ice cream shop. I loved my choice although it was a little overwhelming. I would recommend going with one scoop at first. I made the choice of going with two scoops. I did not know that the sizes were a bit exaggerated. I actually needed to get a cup in order to hold all the ice cream. It was a good problem to have though!
The environment made me feel like a kid again. It’s a nice place to go if you have kids. I would also say that its a nice place to stop by and go for a walk around the area with your ice cream!
Place rating: 4
Grand Rapids, MI
Jersey Junction is a quaint traditional ice cream parlor meets candy shop in East Grand Rapids’ Gaslight Village. We stopped in with out of town guests to procure something cold and sweet for the littleuns. I had an Orange Blossom (orange sherbet blended with lime soda and whipped cream) that was cool and refreshing. Everyone else had more run of the mill ice cream shop offerings (rainbow sherbet, chocolate shake, Superman), but I saw a few interesting flavors in the dipping case that were out of the ordinary. Jersey Junction has a nice selection of penny candy and other childhood faves. The teenage summer staff members were polite but seemed a little overwhelmed when the place was busy.
Great little place for a cone!
Place rating: 5
Grand Rapids, MI
I love the history in the décor of jersey junction. They have been in the area for a long time. I look forward to their opening day every year. My favorite flavor is royal coconut
Place rating: 4
Warren, MI
Ok, what’s wrong with eating a chocolate banana?! Dang can’t a guy eat a chocolate banana and not get funny looks?
Anyways, this place serves lots and lots of ice cream. They can serve it to you in a variety of sizes, in cups or in waffle cones. They also have a lot of candy from the 90’s (nostalgia!!). I only had the banana so I don’t know about the rest of the stuff, but this place was packed so I assume it was good and very popular. And you can just grab your treat and walk around the neighborhood, since it’s like a Royal Oak for us East Siders. Honestly nothing more to say. A rustic, popular sweet treat shop.
Place rating: 5
Grand Rapids, MI
Damn good ice cream! Fun environment too! Check out line moves slow… So be patient.
Place rating: 4
Midtown East, Manhattan, NY
I was left unimpressed by the ice cream itself but it was worth the trip for a fresh waffle cone. This place has an old timey feel with special treats only a real ice cream parlor would have.
Place rating: 4
Grand Rapids, MI
Everybody loves this place, with good reason: It’s wonderful.
Hudsonville ice cream, candy, and other desserts at fair prices and with good portions. The only downside is that it’s very busy at peak times — but worth the wait!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Huge portions
Place rating: 4
Grand Rapids, MI
Great local business. I’ve been going ever since I was a kid. Jersey Junction offers a cute, quaint ice cream/​soda fountain feel. Its always busy in the summer, so be prepared for long lines.
They serve Hudsonville ice cream (GR folks know). You can get single, Jersey (1.5 scoop), or double scoops in regular, sugar, and waffle cones. They are very generous with their portions, and I love the sugar cones.
I do wish they would change their flavors once in a while, or serve different flavors. Eric, for example, loves pistachio, but they don’t have it. Mostly its chocolate mixed with nuts or peanut butter, a few sherbet options, kids options like Superman or Blue Moon, etc. A variety would be nice.
Jersey Junction is located in Gaslight Village, a cute couple of blocks to walk around, bike, or shop. Nice place for a date as well.
Bottom line: Fun place to go in the summer. Enjoy! Mind over matter, food over mind.
Place rating: 4
La Mirada, CA
Man it’s been a long time since I’ve been back to GR, but i remember spring and summer, this place was the place to be. Quaint little store with delicious ice-​cream. Come here especially during the spring/​summer season. You’ll love it.
Place rating: 4
Grand Rapids, MI
They have good frozen bananas.
Place rating: 3
Grand Rapids, MI
its an ice cream place that serves food and has a wall of candy for you to buy. Strawberry cheesecake is a must. i wish that they had praline and cream ice cream but they don’t.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
oh so oh so oh so cuuuute! The smell upon walking in is mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmgood. It makes you want to try everything. And they dont’ just have icecream. They have shakes, malts, pies, candy, chocolate covered bananas. it’s heaven. And it’s affordable. I got two giant scoops of ice cream in a giant waffle cone, and it was $ 2.99
hello, are we back in the ‘60s? I haven’t bought ice cream that good for that cheap, in that quantity, ever! I had espresso delight and cookies and cream. yummmmm. They also have a patio and the whole place is just über adorable.