Cranberry Junction 19 Temple Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 Grape Nuts As I perused their ice cream flavors and saw they offered a fiber cereal mixed with ice cream, my initial reaction was, "What the heck are they thinking!" Thankfully, the owners allow customers to sample any of their unique flavors; all it took was one spoon tasting and I was in for a treat! The ice cream was really creamy and the grape nuts gave it a mild crunch. I couldn't believe how delicious the cereal tasted.

We love this spot. They always have great flavors and are super patient when my son can't decide what he wants. My only negative would be it's hard to sit outside in the summer because there are a lot of bees by the picnic tables.

How can one ever say anything bad about an ice cream shop? I'm not about to start now. Cranberry Junction is an interestingly located, local ice cream shop in Hackensack sitting (literally) right next to the NJ transit train tracks. If lucky, which you should be if you're slowly enjoying your delicious ice cream on a sweltering day, you'll get to witness an NJ transit train pass by within inches of you behind the shop, right next to the picnic tables outside. Let's just say the kids love it. As for the shop itself, the parking lot is spread across outside of the shop and when you arrive, you'll immediately find yourself in possibly one of the tightest spaces you've ever been in to get some ice cream. For those with a tight waistline, you'll be fine, but, for those like me, suck in those guts if you want to get around inside. Although the shop is somewhat long length-wise, it can barely fit 2 people across width-wise - as was the case when we showed up. Fortunately, we got super lucky and showed up around 6:45pm on the Sunday evening of Father's Day when there was yet to be a line. 10 minutes later though it was a much different story at 15 DEEP waiting to get in. YIKES. There are 2 menus on the wall - one for the ice cream flavors and toppings and the other for the different cone/cup sizes/smoothies/shakes. There were a plethora of flavors to choose from, and not too many crazy ones, which is sometimes a good thing. Since the shop is so tight, they clearly state that there is a limit of only 2 samples per customer to keep the line moving. We probably could have sampled a good 5-8 flavors, but, due to the restriction, we ended up getting the Cookie Monster and Cherry Vanilla double scoop waffle cone. Can never go wrong with a waffle cone as the vessel. To say that my kids loved the ice cream would be an understatement, although when do kids ever say they don't like ice cream???? For us, solid, solid flavors. Didn't knock my socks off in any way or make me want to eat it until I popped a pants button, but this was some good, delicious, refreshing ice cream. Also, it helped that they had a large picnic table area outside, so we could enjoy the ice cream on a beautiful evening. And, for the kids, there's a large grassy area as well so they (or yourselves) can run around to lose some of the weight after devouring your order. Overall, good, solid ice cream. There were definitely some flavors (e.g., rum raisin, dulce del leche, banana walnut) I wanted to try that we didn't get a chance to, so will absolutely be back again some time and I don't think I have to ask my kids twice :)

I've driven by this place for years and today, I finally pulled into the parking lot (from the wrong direction). I first checked to see if they take Visa. They do. (I have made this mistake before.) Once inside, I saw a sign telling me that I could only get 2 samples. Although the selection wasn't like B&R, it was robust. There are vegan options ( I wasn't interested, so I didn't look), but it was interesting enough that I asked for a sample of Dulce du Leche, knowing that I would probably go with my fallback favorite Mint Chocolate Chip. But I didn't. The sample was creamy and the consistency didn't numb my tastebuds with the overkill of ice cream that has been waiting in the freezer for its moment in the display case. I ordered a cone. (I am not a cup kind of woman.) I couldn't wait to taste it before I paid, but managed. Since the only seating is outdoors, I ran to an empty bench before my divine treat melted. Once I sat down, I began to lick. The consistency was quality: I didn't have to start biting prematurely because it was going to drool down the cone. Nope! It was just my pace. And so creamy and dreamy. No bites in sight. Just a delightful, happy, casual ice cream cone eating experience-as it should be. I should mention that it was 85° and I left my sunglasses in the car. I didn't feel like the experience ended too soon because it was melting all over my hand. If it had...oh well. I can't wait to go back. It's the pink station off Main Street (Temple is the exit) and the nicest guy is there to help you out. And lastly...any place that has a neon sign that says, "Ice cream solves everything" is a good place to be.

Omg why have I just found this place! What an awesome ice cream shop! I absolutely loveeee the variety of flavors not only regular flavors but the awesome selections for vegan and non dairy! This alone deserves around of applause for the food allergy folks!! Having multiple options available AND creative flavors for other dietary needs makes this place such a gem! I hope this continues! The ice cream is so creamy and delicious. I tried the raspberry oat milk and Cookie Monster and neither disappointed. I also love that you can try samples and fit an ice cream flavor that best suits you! Tiny shop but excellent quality ice cream.

This little ice cream shop is as adorable as can be! Just cute! It's not all shiny chrome and bright inside- but the vibe is cute, quaint, and gives an old time feel nevertheless! I tried the Dulce de leche and it was delicious! The guy who helped us and was possibly the owner was super kind and really just down to earth! Still trying to get this body together for summer (haha! ) but I will return when I feel I deserve a treat!

Such a cute little homemade ice cream shop. There are so many flavors to choose from and the owner was super friendly. My pistachio scoop had actual pistachios in every single bite - delicious!