Applegate Farm

Applegate Farms is the perfect place to celebrate the end of summer. As you drive up, you'll immediately spot the giant, fake cow that signals your arrival. The place is packed in the summer, but the lines move quickly. Since we visited in the fall, the lines were minimal. Before ordering, you can scan a QR code of you could get close to the cashier or take a picture of the flavors listed nearby. Last time, I tried the famous peach ice cream. It was good, but a bit too sweet for me, though my husband loved it. This time, I got the Cappuccino Crunch, my husband had the Peanut butter fudge brownie, and our kid ordered a "root beer" float. Upon tasting the "root beer," we noticed it didn’t taste quite right. The server explained that he'd substituted it with Coke since they were low on root beer. He apologized, admitting he was a new hire and hadn't thought to ask us first. The drink was fine, but we would have preferred a heads-up. Our order also came with some confusion about serving sizes. Both my husband and I ordered Junior size. My junior size was huge, but my husband ordered ice cream was small. They looked completely different. The server had charged us for a root beer float for the kid’s, small cone for me, and my husband for a junior, and when we pointed it out both my husband and I asked for juniors, he simply said it was a mistake but he'd already rung it up. "Oy," was my exact thought. We decided not to push it, since we've all been new hires at some point. When it's busy, the place can be a bit messy, but most people do a good job of cleaning up after themselves. There are no tables or chairs, but you can rest your cups on barrels or sit on makeshift benches by the wooden planks. A word of caution: there are no bathrooms, so bring plenty of wipes since the ice cream melts fast. The servers are very nice and patient. My hope is that the managers will provide better training or be more available so that new hires don't feel flustered to ask for help when they make mistakes.

Having moved out of state quite a few years ago, it was a real treat that my son and I went for ice creams here. Yes, their expensive ice creams are most delicious, and their sugar-free is absolutely the very best anywhere! Being diabetic it's hard to find sugar-free ice cream that doesn't remove the fat also, thus ruining the flavor. Applegate's ice cream is so delicious that I sloooowly eat it so that I can savor each and every succulent spoonful. Of course by the time it gets to the bottom of the cup, it's soft and soupy....Mmmmmm....so good! You can enjoy every kind of flavor and variety of configurations, from shakes to sundaes to splits. Enjoy a delicious topping or good ol' chocolate fudge with malt sprinkles. I sure do wish there was an Applegate Farms in my state. Hmmmm.....but then I'd probably have to walk and exercise more to keep lean because I'd be there every week....lol. Enjoy it, folks. You won't find a better ice cream place. That's why it's been around for so many years.

The ice cream here is fantastic! I ordered the cake batter flavor on a waffle cone, and it came with three incredibly generous scoops — calling them generous is an understatement. The price was reasonable, and the flavor and texture of the ice cream were even better. When you first pull up, the parking and the crowd can feel a little overwhelming, but don’t let that stop you. The staff keeps the line moving quickly and efficiently, and it’s absolutely worth the wait. I’ll definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend checking this spot out if you’re craving some quality ice cream!

It's time for dessert after enjoying a nice dinner. The place gets quite crowded during the holidays. I highly recommend ordering the smallest size cup for an adult, as the small size we ordered felt more like a large. Additionally, the smallest size helps you try different flavors without overwhelming portions. Also, the Sunday flavors come in large quantities, which can be confusing when there are multiple options to choose from. Nonetheless, it's a nice place to enjoy ice cream and dessert.

Their ice cream is great! And the portions were huge! I had to throw 3/4 of mine cause it was the smallest size that I could get. It is very thick and creamy, my favorite in NJ so far. For reference I got the strawberry cheesecake in sugar cone. My husband got a cup with vanilla and peach and fudge on top. All the flavors were delicious.

A super cute place to stop with kids/family or by yourself like I did and grab some ice cream. They sell their homemade ice cream with all types of toppings, shakes, sundaes, cones and more. There is seating available around the premises and the scenery is peaceful and serene. It is very popular so plan to wait online during the summer time.

Very nice icecreams and shakes. They have variety of selection the cinnamon was nice we also tried orange very refreshing and good one. The quantity of icecream is amazing junior size itself is too much. We will definitely visit again

I've been coming here my entire life and I've never had ice cream as good as it is here. I always come back and always just as satisfied as my very first visit. They're now serving these monster sundaes and shakes and it's absolutely worth the price for everything included, we got the more smores sundae and the 2 of us still couldn't finish it, highly highly recommend

I had been dying to try this place since we drive past it everytime we go to Montclair. since the weather was a little dreary it thankfully wasnt packed. i love the farm vibe; it's a very cute place to take kids! the portions are massive so be warned. i got the junior size and couldnt even finish my cone. my husband took it as a personal challenge to finish his medium cone haha. the ice cream was very rich and fresh. i got toasted almond and he got maple walnut. the nuts in both were fresh and crunchy. my only criticism is the prices are a little higher than other places nearby. We'll def be back but it will probably be only a once or twice a year trip for us!

So frigging adorable! Also a nice scenic spot to eat outside and take tons of pics! If you're in town and need a sugar rush, please, visit

The ice cream is very rich and fresh. I always get the peanut butter chocolate flavor ice cream. Portions are big that's why prices are a bit expensive. It's always busy they have. Parking lot behind the building that no one seems to know about. Everyone brings kids here plenty of space for them to roam around.

Decided to stop by applegate farm since we were in the mood for ice cream. The place was packed and for good reason, the birthday cake was one of the best I've ever had and the quality of the ice cream was outstanding. It was rich and creamy and you could taste the freshness of the milk. Definitely one of my favorite ice cream places and I will be back!

During my initial visits to Applegate Farm, I really enjoyed the ice cream. However, after a few trips, I found that the quality/taste seemed comparable to what I could buy at the grocery store for a better price and bigger size. The service is always excellent; the students working there are friendly and generous with their portions. Keep in mind that during peak hours, finding parking and places to enjoy your ice cream can be challenging, so plan your visit accordingly.

They don't honor the $2 dollar off sundae yelp coupon you receive when you check in. This place has definitely gone down hill over the years. And what I mean by that is purely the icecream flavors. It's just not as great as I tried 10 years ago. The taste is okay. I tried the extreme cookies and cream and seasonal ginger bread. It's not as sweet or extreme as advertised. Don't expect Van Leeuwen sweetness. I'd much rather stop by a grocery store and buy a pint of Ben and Jerry's and be satisfied with that over a sundae of this. There's better homemade icecream places in NJ.

Where to start if you are from around here you have been here Just a great family friendly pet friendly people friendly ice cream stop Crew is so friendly and Ice cream is store made A little pricey but worth it so bring the family bring the dog and enjoy

Overpriced nonsense with long lines and nowhere to sit. The ice-cream was good but nothing amazing, certainly nothing that screams nearly $20 for two people (neither of whom got more than 2 scoops).

I've been here 2 times, first at the recommendation of a friend. First time, I got the extreme cookies and cream and ice cream cake flavors: they were pretty flavorful, I loved the extra-ness of how many cookies they put in the ice cream and the ice cream cake was a throwback to Carvel cakes I had growing up. Second time I came was a disappointment. They didn't have extreme cookies and cream, so I got the regular and it was one of the worst cookies and creams I have ever had: the cookies were almost blended into the ice cream so that it was one color, with not chunks of cookie I could taste. I also tasted my friends flavors - pistachio (too artificial tasting) and cookie dough (basic, nothing special). I will not be getting any of these flavors again. I will say that the atmosphere is very nostalgic. I like that it's just one open barn with multiple windows. The parking lot is old school, which gives it that 90s/00s feel. It gets busy around dinner time when the weather is nice, so expect to wait on line a good bit of time.

Love Applegate! All of their flavors are homemade and made on site. It can get a bit crazy during the summer time and warmer days. Service is usually pretty fast unless their is a long wait! Cute little red barn with cow statues all over the property. It's a new favorite and must stop for me whenever I'm in the Montclair area. Parking is a bit crazy as it's just a paved lot with no designated spots. And from time to time people drive through a bit too fast.

Came here after being recommended by multiple people. It was super busy on a Saturday evening (before 7pm) and the weather was not even that hot, so I can't imagine how busy this place must get on hot summer days (or nights). The was ample parking all over and it was a cute farm set up with many booths to order from. Service was swift and the ice cream was really good. My only issue is that I did not try more flavors. My husband had a milkshake, which was more milky than cream but it was still good. Overall this is a top ice cream place - rightfully so and I will be back to try some more flavors. Make the pit-stop here!

Applegates is such a staple in Montclair. We come here every spring and summer religiously. I'm glad they made the update of the ordering lines during COVID but they need better line managements. I step into one line and am waiting patiently then someone goes into the line by the refrigerators and always get served quicker.

I love it!! Im coming again for HALLOWEEN, come here its the best OMGGGG Encantado de conocerte

Best ice cream place in New Jersey. This is a must visit. All flavors are homemade and every SINGLE flavor is delicious! I have been going here for the past 20 years and the service is impeccable. Must visit. Love the orange pineapple and cookies and cream.

I just need everyone to know that this ice cream is terrible. 0 cookie dough balls in the cookie dough ice cream. When i tell you not 1, there was not 1. I don't even know how that's possible, but I searched other reviews and others have reported the same. Their cookies and cream tastes like water and is also not good. If you want the best cookies and cream I've ever had go to Holsten's a few minute drive away. Not affiliated, i just know what's good and what's not. ‍

Coming to Applegate as an adult was fun as I used to come as a child and the vibes were nostalgic enough to bring out the inner child in me. Service is quick as there are many workers to help the behemoth of a crowd on a summer evening on a weekend. I got a milkshake and I was transported to a sweet candy land for a few minutes. Loved it and would def return with friends and/or family! Side note the milkshake was the best! I was told the pistachio was good and the butter pecan was great!

One of my favorite spots to get ice cream! The ice cream is so creamy and flavorful. You order at a stand. It feels very homey with a small town feel. They do seasonal flavors. I was craving pumpkin ice cream so bad and I finally got to satisfy my craving here. Thank you!

Just had a wonderful date at Applegate Farm. With plenty of seating and room to walk around outside, Applegate did not disappoint. There was a large variety of hard ice creams as well as soft serve flavors, with tons of toppings and choices of cups or cones. The ice cream was authentic, delicious, and creamy. They are very generous with their sizes and the amount of fillings they provide in each flavor. And while it took us a while to eat the ice cream because we took our time, the ice cream was frozen solid and smooth to eat and wasn't melting everywhere. Certainly recommend Applegate for your next ice cream spot, and it's year round too!

When we visited, there were so many people in line and the atmosphere of the place was really fun and warm. I could tell that the ice cream shop was definitely a very popular location in the community just by how long the lines were. Everyone in our family ordered different flavors and we were surprised by how large the portions were. The employees were very kind and patient with us despite such busy shifts. I would say that the overall experience of being around such a fun and lively crowd was great, but that the quality of ice cream itself was slightly lacking -- we drove quite a distance to check out the shop and may have set too high expectations

I stopped by here by pure chance. I saw it as I was passing by. The ice cream is amazing and you can tell it's better than other places. As with most fast food, it's mostly high school and college kids but they do a great job and are really quick on their feet.

World Class and absolutely phenomenal! Ice cream that should be served to a higher life form with a more diverse palate. The cream condenses and brushes on the tongue, coating it with sugary goodness, emphasizing the beauty of life in one swift stroke, a mesmerizing taste, inspiring others to try the food only a divine being should be tasting. It's the holy grail of ice cream. The cocoa beans are grown behind for the delicious chocolate flavor. Next to it you'll see the finest sugar cane on planet Earth. The milk is so fresh that they squeeze it right out the breasts of the cow. The vanilla beans are grown by the barn, right next to the Pistachios and Caramel. Every single ingredient is extraordinarily crafted with the hand of God! Absolutely phenomenal Ice Cream that forces you to desire more and more of the heavenly treat. Applegate Farm. Love.

Applegate is nostalgic for me as someone who grew up in the area. I came back this past summer on a date with my boyfriend. I remember it being so good, but coming back again as an adult, I was so disappointed. ICE CREAM: Seriously lacking in flavor. I got strawberry cheesecake and was very disappointed in the lack of strawberries and overly sweet ice cream. I didn't even finish my cone, which is basically blasphemy in my book, but decided it wasn't worth the calories. My boyfriend got the Graham Central Station, which he claims is the only flavor worth getting here. His flavor was definitely better, but still not worth writing home about. SERVICE: Pretty good. The guy allowed me to taste test because I couldn't decide what flavor I wanted. OVERALL: I love ice cream, but the place isn't what I remember it being. Won't be back anytime soon.

One of my favorite spots to visit for peanut butter ice cream, whenever I am in the area. On weekends, can be crowded and hard to find a parking spot in the lot, and lines can get long, but the employees do their best to get through everyone as quick as possible.

Coffee ice cream taste test with my 11-year old nephew. - Taste - mild, light coffee - Texture - Gummy, as if gelatin were an ingredient - Portion - Small-sized was actually quite large, at least 2 scoops, so price of $5.25 was only slightly higher comparatively than other places - Service - Good; friendly - Ambiance - Place has become dirty and dowdy. To sum up: not a bad place to go but if there are other options, try those instead.

The stars are for the very friendly and patient girl who attended us at the register and got us our ice creams as our younglings sampled and pondered on what they wanted to get. The place was busy and I was hoping great ice cream but was disappointed. The ice creams were more ice, less cream :p With the pints I buy and keep at home that are opened and eaten over a span of weeks, I'd understand the iciness, but not at an ice cream place? I tried three flavors and didn't appreciate either of them as much. Maple and butter pecan - iciest of them all. Orange and pineapple and strawberry, alright but still not creamy enough. The cookies and cream looked disappointing. A brown shade with no clear distinction of the cookies and the cream! Friends have raved about it so it just may have been a wrong day. The place is big enough, green around there for the kids to walk around.

I love coming here! This is definitely one of my favorite local ice cream shops. It does get super busy during the weekend but during the week it's super nice. The servers also give good portions for the price - I got a small and it was more than enough! Really nice place to relax with some ice cream!

Decently good icecream. I always pick up their Vanilla soft serve here, rich and subtle. But this time, I got a bit adventurous and ordered the Banana split ( small size ), and it was huge haha, easily can be shared by 3 adults. It was filled with 3 scoops of your choice of ice cream, lots of hot fudge, caramel and whipped cream. If you do not have a sweet tooth, skip the caramel and fudge. You can choose a variety of toppings, we picked oreo on ours. Does not disappoint. I like the aesthetic of this farm. During the pandemic, there were big lines too, but maintained social distancing.

We were craving ice cream after dinner so we tried here. I'm grateful for their great vegan options we enjoyed our ice cream.

Traveled from Brooklyn. Tasted many of the flavors. Such a wide variety, there is an option for all palettes! I ended up getting the peanut butter vanilla in their smallest size. They give a generous portion. Can't wait to try other flavors! Very cute shop and lots of parking!

Great service! And yummy ice cream! This place never fails to make me feel welcomed! The vibes are always right!

I am from pittsburgh area and come to travel every year to visit family. It is better then any ice cream in PA or NJ

Loved their ice cream, was suggested by someone who's local to the area. Ice cream is definitely fresh and so many flavors to choose from, we got graham cracker and strawberry cheesecake, both flavors were so delicious, one of the few ice cream places i like. Just that their smalll scoop is also huge for me, i had my ice cream in cup and shoved it in freezer in a takeout box, and had leftovers next day. We'll be back to try more flavors.

Wow. Have to stop here every time I go to New Jersey. Got a ton of ice cream for my fam. Nice and dense without melting too fast. Flavors are good, not artificial.

I'm going to give this place 5 stars because their ice cream is heavenly delicious! The staff is great, the place follows proper guidelines (especially during this social distancing norm) and they're very friendly too. The place is so nice, makes you feel like you're in a barn, there're plenty of parking spaces for you to hang out in your car while keeping your distance. The highlight of the trip... MAN YOU HAVE TO TASTE THEIR ICE CREAM! It's really creamy you guys, taste so good, it's not too sweet for my taste, took my momma with me too and she fell in love. They've gain another customer and the best part, it's only 15-17min away, I'm just mad I did not find this place sooner so I can eat more ice creams lol. I highly recommend this place, give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

Great ice cream! Just a bit over priced. Fast service and great vibes. One of the few ice cream places left with unique flavors!

Gross and inconsistent Ice cream is often gummy and icy as if it had been thawed and refrozen multiple times Even my small children won't eat this terrible ice cream and would rather just get some breyers/etc. from the supermarket They clearly don't care as they make enough money as it is

TLDR, Good ice cream, great atmosphere, high prices. I have been here multiple times with the wife over the past few years. It does make a very cute nostalgic date night! Getting there, it is a little off the beaten path, but more or less worth it. They have a huge parking lot that is always crowded especially on nice warm nights. People order and sit outside their cars, or if they are lucky and find a bench! If you do come with multiple people, I highly recommend carpooling! They could stand to expand their parking lot... They have several windows to order from, and during the pandemic, they had realllllllly long lines, but organized very very well. I will start by saying that the ice cream is very very good, but very expensive! I remember 8-10 years ago, a small cone was $4, but now its just shy of $7. Every extra scoop is only $1 ish more so the Large is $9. So get more! They usually have some nice seasonal flavors like pumpkin during the fall. I am partial to their banana which is pretty good, but needs more flavor. Their chocolate chip cookie dough and chocolate peanut butter cup are both good as well. I also really like their cake batter and PB fudge brownie. They have a wide array of toppings for about $1 a piece from hot fudge and butterscotch, to mnms and oreo cookie crumble! Oh and sprinkles also lol! Service is always pretty friendly, they are usually high school kids behind the counter. They do a decent job of keeping it clean. It does feel a hair sticky especially being an ice cream joint. Sometimes it just cant be helped, no matter how hard you try. If you go, lookup the menu before hand, its o usually on their website, know what your top flavors are, have a backup or 2 just in case. It really helps move the line along faster! All in all a great nostalgic place to go for ice cream! If its a warm night, plan on being there awhile!

This place is a great local ice cream shop. They have decent flavors and fun combos to try. I ordered chocolate chip cookie dough, and this was the first time there was no cookie dough bits in the ice ream. Not sure if this is part of their recipe. The do have butterscotch, which most places don't carry anymore. Overall decent place.

I am disappointed,. I come to get ice cream pretty frequently and usually you get a good amount of ice cream. I got two scoops on a cone, the coconut ice cream was the first scoop on the cone and it was placed lopsided on the cone. The second scoop was chocolate and about a third of the size of the coconut scoop. I asked for sprinkles on the cone and there was barely any. The cone was so lopsided that I was afraid the ice cream would fall off, so I asked for a cup to put it in. The person I was with got a cup of coconut and banana. She had twice the amount of ice cream. The banana tasted awful ( I tried some). The coconut was good, the chocolate had pockets of cocoa powder mixed in, it tasted ok until you got a lump of cocoa powder. This experience was so bad I'm not sure I will be back. Oh yeah, I couldn't get a piece of the paper of the cone wrapper off so had to throw away part of the cone.

Ice cream is nice and tasty. The service is a bit slow and the prices are high for the quantity. But otherwise is a nice ice cream shop for a date or for the family.

THE BEST ICE CREAM AND SERVICE!!! I recommend immensely! Its very clean, and everyone there is so nice. the portions are huge, and it has a homey and warm vibe there.

The ice cream is IMPECCABLE and you can taste the hard work the employees put into their ice cream :) need to come back and try the nearly endless items they have, what a great job they did genuinely some of the best ice cream I've had also the portion sizes are fantastique

Here's the deal : Im always a sucker for summer night , outdoor lines , people watching ice cream places !! They have 20+ flavors on the boards. You can get a variety of combos and sizes ! I had vanilla peanut butter. It was good, the ice drama itself was creamy however I like more peanut butter chunks. The PB sauce helped a bit Another has chocolate PB and they said same thing (maybe it's just preference) BTW The sugar waffle cone was delicious..... anyway always gonna b a great spot to grab the kids or ur date and sit in the truck of your car and enjoy some ice cream

Love coming here it's always one of my favorite ice cream shops to go to for good quality ice cream. I've been coming here since I was a child so every time I come it's always good to relive those great childhood memories of mine. The staff is very friendly and very efficient. You can park your car in after you order your ice cream you can go and eat there and just hang out with your family friends whenever you'd like. The ambience is very chill and they're open late during summer hours. They have a variety of sizes and flavors of ice cream that you can enjoy. This is a definite recommended spot. Make sure you check in with the yelp app they do provide a two dollar discount for a sundae!

I normally get ice cream from a mom and pop shop in my town, but I decided to be adventurous and try something new. Long lines of people who are somewhat social distancing, kids running throughout the parking lot & a jam packed parking lot! I just knew I was in for a TREAT. Well, I was a little disappointed. After waiting in line for about 30 minutes, I was finally able to place my order. Although the girl was very sweet, she completely messed up my very small order. I didn't notice it until I got back to my car so I said forget it and just left. The ice cream was lacking in so many areas. My ice cream was an unsweetened, flavorless & melted mess! Maybe it was the flavor she chose to give me? And not the one I ordered? Who knows. Maybe I'll try this place again after the pandemic and during the off-season. For now it's a no...

Yummy ice cream and they have a ton of flavors. Expect a long wait on the weekends. I got the smallest size they have the "junior cup". I think you can also order online.

Outrageously overpriced. $18 for 2 junior cups and 1 small cup of ice cream. Every time I've come here the ice cream is not fully frozen, but actually melted and drips everywhere. Had to throw all 3 away today bc it was a huge mess. Waste of time and money. Such better ice cream places around. Skip this one.

COVID 19 UPDATE: Went to this popular ice cream farm on a Monday night at 9:40 PM and were surprised to see a decently long queue! Fortunately they have 4 spaced out counters and red markers on the road for everyone to maintain a social distance. Everybody scattered in the entire parking lot and hence could maintain an easy 10 feat distance from any group. All the people behind the counter were wearing gloves and a mask. There is a separate pick up option too. My lactose tolerance is low so I was hoping to get a lactose free ice cream but they don't have any. So if you are vegan, this place ain't for you Cappuccino crunch: I totally loved this flavour. I'm big on coffee and the bitter sweet ice cream was great! It is super creamy and I could taste the unsweetened coco chips in every bite! Strawberry cheesecake: I have tried strawberry cheesecake several times at different places. You can taste the cream cheese and fresh strawberry purée on top. It is again very soft and creamy and immediately melts in your mouth Graham central station: This is their most popular ice cream and for all the right reasons! It's different! It is slightly sweet and made up of graham crumbs, chocolate, honey and caramel. In short, it's a creamy blend of all the sweet things which are finely balanced. We ended up getting a pint of this and enjoyed the melted ice cream with a late night movie!

I've gone here a couple of times with my family. From my experience their ice cream is just okay. Take my opinion with a grain of salt because I only like, not love, ice cream. Compared to cold stone their flavors are good but not great FOR ME. It also melted extremely fast and it wasn't even that hot out. The employees were young and moved slow, plus the lines were kind of long most times we went. They're definitely popular I'll say that. I believe it's the ambiance that gives this place its pizazz. It's a farm house set up with huge fake cows in the front. My kids really enjoyed those. It's a great place for family, couples, or small groups to come and enjoy a chill day out.