Denville Dairy

The best homemade ice cream I have ever had!! I may be slightly bias having grown up in Denville and seeing Denville Dairy as my summer home away from home. But I have never come across someone who hasn't loved their ice cream. I have also found that Denville Dairy is quite famous. Many out of towner's have enjoyed the frozen delight and spread the word. If I could change one thing about it.... I would put cute little soda shop tables and chairs, as there's not really much seating aside from a couple indoor benches and the same outdoors. But, I understand space is limited... and I will stand for this ice cream! more

Denville Dairy has good homemade ice cream, but whatever you do, don't try to go in the middle of the summer. It gets SO crowded, that the line goes out the door. I'd like to say that it moves quickly...but it really doesn't. Also, they don't have their own parking lot, so you have to find a spot on a main street with lots of other stores. If you want some ice cream, and the weather isn't great, I'd stop by...but be ready to wait if it's hot out. more

Heresy. Why not 5 stars? Well, you'll have to read on. I have been a customer of Denville Dairy for over 25 years. The regular hard ice cream here is pretty good (who eats that soft stuff?). The shakes are better and the ice cream sodas are about the same. But based on the line out the door, you would not think so. Instead, you might think that they made gold and gave free samples. They make pretty good ice cream - certainly not great - and for their huge clientèle, it appears to be all that's needed to keep them coming. Service can be slow. The servers are working hard and they seem to be trying to do a good job but the volume of people craving an ice cream treat often exceeds their ability to keep up. Maybe I'm too fussy? The thousands of happy people who shop here probably speak louder than my voice. Go and see if you agree. You will be in good company. more