Torico Ice Cream

Established in 1968, this long-established shop makes all its ice cream in-house. Not only are the portions generous, but the texture is also incredibly smooth and silky, without any icy crystals or a hard, frozen consistency. Holding it or tasting it gives a substantial, high-quality feel. However, the consequence is that even the staff struggles to scoop it out with their spherical ice cream scoops, let alone the disposable plastic spoons provided to customers. Green Tea: The highest praise Chinese people can give for desserts—not sweet—and it truly tastes like green tea, not matcha. The refreshing bitterness was incredibly pure, even bordering on slightly bitter, which is extremely rare in the US. Vanilla Peanut Butter: Very milky, but extremely salty, like eating peanut butter spread on bread. The vanilla flavor was almost completely masked. Coconut & Cream: I've always trusted American coconut ice cream, but this time it was a bit of a disappointment. The cream completely overshadowed the coconut, so much so that it took me a long time to recall what flavor I actually ordered. Ube: One bite brought back childhood memories, exactly the same as the ube flavor Wuyang五羊 ice cream cone. It was so touching 🥹 I didn't order this in the end since I want to try more flavors as possible. I don't know why, but ube flavor seems to be gradually fading in China… Blueberry Cheesecake: The initial taste was a rich, sweet cream, with a refreshing hint of blueberry tartness in the aftertaste. It's pretty good, but honestly, it's not particularly outstanding. Banana Peanut Butter Chunk: The staff recommended this signature dish, and it once again made me realize how subjective taste can be… It's on the sweeter and saltier side, with a very strong flavor, but more importantly, it has a noticeable artificial banana flavor.

I had an amazing time. I went there Monday night at 7 PM. There are so many cool flavors to choose from so it took me a while to decide but I choose a hot fudge brownie sundae. It is a brownie on the bottom, 2 scoops of ice cream, whip cream, fudge sauce, and marischo cherry. I had pinapple ice cream(a summer flavor) and vanilla peanut butter. It was amazing. The ice cream was rich, creamy and fresh! The customer service is fast. Even though it was busy, it moved quickly and I got my order in less than 5 minutes from ordering.

This girl is running the entire place working by herself while one other guy does Uber eats orders and takes his sweet time. This employee (girl) needs a raise!!!!! ice cream amazing but I can't believe that she's handling this all on her own

Love love love this ice cream spot!! Probably the best ice cream I’ve had and I’ve tasted a lot! 🍨🔥 Worth every single minute of the line. The flavors are unreal, but the peanut butter banana one slaps on another level—creamy, rich, perfectly balanced. You can taste the quality and care in every scoop. Long lines for a reason… I’d wait again and again. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Torico Ice Cream is absolutely worth the hype! Even on a weekday night around 9 PM, there was a long line out the door—and after trying the ice cream, we totally understood why.We had Chocolate Marshmallow, Lychee, and Pound Cake—each one was delicious and unique. Despite the crowd, the service was friendly and efficient. The atmosphere was cheerful, and you could feel the local love for this place. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in Jersey City and craving quality, creative ice cream.

There is a reason why this ice-cream place is so well rated. The ice-cream is incredibly smooth and delicious. Even the fruity flavors are delicious! I have tried the blackberry, papaya, lychee, dark chocolate and so many more I cant remember. Beware tho, you'll keep want to coming back for more !!

You will usually find a line in summer evenings. They have good variety of flavors, however the fruity flavors don’t really come across as natural in taste (probably artificial flavors are added). Couldn’t see any info about what ingredients are used in their ice cream. Some servers seem to be giving out generous amount in one scoop while others may give you a smaller size scoop. Overall the ice creams taste decent. Around $8.50 for a large cup with 3 small scoops in it.

We ordered an ice cream sheet cake for 30 people for my birthday. Everyone at the party was saying how delicious this cake was! Even the next day, people were still talking about it. The cake was ready on time, and it looked beautiful too. if you need an ice cream cake, definitely order it here!

I've really been in the mood for ice cream lately and had to try Torico after having dinner at Razza. It's just a short walk through the pedestrian Street. When we arrived, the wait wasn't too long, but there was a good sized crowd for a Thursday. I was craving Rocky Road with sprinkles, and I decided I needed a waffle cone. Is it possible to complain about too many sprinkles? They were very generous with way more than enough. The rocky road ice cream itself was delicious, and I enjoyed the flavor of the waffle cone. Next time my dog Jeffrey needs a pup cup!

Very cute ice cream shop, lots of variety like type, size, toppings, flavors etc!! The branding and signage is adorable. It was also organized around inside which really helps to keep the line moving- much appreciated! Since when are ice cream shops so expensive across the board?! My single scoop was $5ish which is insane and it was truly one scoop so it was extra small. I got chocolate ice cream with chocolate chips. Yummy, but could always have more chips! My friends got a brownie sundae and wished it was less brownie and more ice cream. They didn't feel like it was worth the price for the amount of ice cream (or lack of) they received despite the container/bowl used was huge.

Very good. We came here after dinner at Razza last week and there was already a significant line but it moves fast. One of us really wanted to try their famed coquito ice cream, but alas, it was not available. Blast! Our daughter got a scoop of rocky road that she enjoyed, but there were too many walnuts in there that she did not appreciate. One of us got a scoop of cherry explosion or something like that and an intense chocolate situation thing whose name is escaping her. The ice cream has a nice consistency and the flavors pop, but there were barely any cherries in the cup, which was a bummer. The other person got blackberry, which was definitely the best of the lot. Service is friendly. There's no inside seating, so everyone just congregates on the couple benches outside or hangs around (free advertising!). Overall, a pleasant time and we wouldn't be unhappy to return if the sweet tooth struck next time we're around these parts. Four stars, rounding up from 3.75.

I always drive past this location but there is always a line and I see why. The location has so many options, it was so hard to choose. Good quality Ice cream and great service. The location is small and fast paced. I would definitely visit again.

10/10 service got the fudge brownie with vanilla ice cream would recommend a bunch of flavors to pick from and is clean.

Torico's ice cream has been nestled in the heart of downtown for years now. It's a jersey city staple at this point. As soon as you walk into their quaint little shop you get hit with the smell of sweet delicious ice cream. They have so many flavors I swear it can get overwhelming . flavor ranging from Banana all the way to plum, and yams! They have a varied of italian ice and soft serve as well. The price is reasonable for the amount and delicious treat you get. The workers are friendly and always smiling. The wait can be long but that's what happens when you're popular I ordered a small green tea in a cup and it was $5. Def ate it in like 5 bites. Perfect way to end my long 12 hour shift

Very popular spot, had some good flavors and they were very nice letting you try as many flavors as you wanted. The Ube was underwhelming but the pound cake and oreo flavors were solid. Would try if I was in the area needing some ice cream but wouldn't go out of my way to get it.

One stop destination for family-run ice creams in Jersey city downtown. Be prepared to wait for 5-10mins since it gets super crowded around the night time and during summers & weekends. My favorites: Chocolate Marshmallow Pumpkin Papaya They're good with seasonal flavors like Pumpkin and Papaya. They let you try and you can upgrade your cones.

Jersey city staple for the sweet tooth's! One of the few places serving a good number of fruit flavors (seasonal). The lines can get pretty long during weekends, but the service is still good! They cater ice-cream cakes as well, and make some of the best cakes! Weekends there's practically no place to sit.

Jersey City staple! This place has a great selection and the service is great. Line does get long on weekends and hot summer days. The wait is worth it because once you enter you are able to try as many flavors as you'd like before making the right choice. Love this place! PS. The cheesecake & peanut butter with banana chunks is 100/10

I love this place! Ice cream is to die for! I love the new location as it is right by me. Was in and out, and informed about new season flavors. You get to taste test before buying as well. Ambiance is so cute and photo opp ready.

This ice cream is absolutely amazing! Really cute spot and great location! All of the flavors I've tried are delicious!

This place is an absolute staple in Jersey City. A whole bunch of flavors to choose from, and when the weather is nice the line is literally out the door. Best ice cream in the area for sure, close to the restaurants on Newark Ave. There's not much seating inside but there are benches outside the store.

Took a short walk from Grove Street hankering for something sweet. Luckily I found this bright and cheery establishment with line out the door. Let me just say the wait was worth it. This small corner shop boasts homemade flavors and -- are they ever. Seasonal flavors like avocado and papaya for the summer. The ice cream is creamy and not delicately sweet. A treat without being excessive. 10/10 would come here again.

Omg the line to get in here on a weekend is out of control but with reason !!! This is some of the best ice cream I've had! I tried the papaya summer flavor ( so good) and the homemade cheesecake pound cake ( must have , woah! ) . I waited on line for 15 minutes & there was still many more people lining up behind me - it's worth the wait !! Parking can be a little tough in this area so plan ahead. They don't have seating inside but they have a couple of benches outside that make for a good place to eat your ice cream. I highly recommend checking this place out, I am definitely coming back !!

I had the pistachio ice cream, it was okay not to sweet and had some nuts in it. The menu is pretty big so I prob would try something else my next time around. The service was good they moved at a good pace however they do get lines very quick! This seems to be the spot that people go to after dinner. People hang out outside or take their ice cream to walk around.

Huge variety of ice cream flavors. Gelato, non dairy, soft serve, sorbets, you name it. Summer time the lines are long cause everybody loves ice cream. It's not my favorite ice cream place but it does the trick when nearby. Most of the flavors lack well flavor, so I typically get vanilla (which is just ok...it taste very light and airy) and add fudge and walnuts. One flavor I know is good is the dulce de leche. It's typically sold out when I do visit. You can sample as many as you like to find your perfect match. Parking is a mad house in the area given Tacoria is on the opposing corner and it's a residential area.

Been here twice so far and enjoyed both visits. It usually gets busy in the afternoon and evening times. They have a wide variety of flavors to choose from that you don't see elsewhere and allow you to sample before making your selection. I have always asked for a maximum of two flavors to sample for courtesy reasons, so I'm unsure if they limit you. You can also choose any flavor you'd like to turn into a milkshake. I seem to always drift towards the fruitier flavors. I have tried the lychee, peach, and passionfruit flavors. They were all delicious. If I had to choose one to recommend, definitely try the passionfruit. I think the only downside to this place is the pricing. It's on the pricier end. Overall, please try their ice cream if you ever get the chance.

Good ice cream spot. Always crowded. Line extends out the door so you'll usually have to wait. Good ice cream, not the best I've had so not sure of all the hype. Parking is hard to find at times. Would recommend if you're grabbing dinner in the area-to stop by here after

Best ice cream in Jersey City - so creamy and unique! We love Torico and the line is always out the door so I guess all of Jersey City does too! They have so many flavors to choose from and take home tubs as well. The staff is friendly. It's a fun spot for the summer and has a great opening story. Highly recommend!

There are a lot of contenders, but Torico holds crown when it comes to ice crean in Jersey City. They have tons of unique and staple ice cream flavors to choose from. My favorite is the black sesame and the strawberry cheesecake is solid. But be aware that the best or most popular flavors are often gone by the afternoon. And sometimes they won't have certain flavors available at all - options may vary. So, don't get your hopes up until you see what flavors are available, and have at least 2 back up selections or you may end up waiting in line for nothing. Inside it is very small and looks like an old school traditional ice cream shop down to the font style on the interior chalkboard menus and signs. Generally the service is solid the enployees generally welcoming and helpful. They offer samples of ice cream upon request. Which contributes to one of its few downsides: the wait times. Torico typically has long lines that go out past the door. Especially on warm days. So, you can expect wait times of at least 20-30 minutes on any given day. Torico ice cream isn't cheap. Prices starting at around $4 for one scoop of ice cream and that only includes a cup or cone. If you want waffle cones then it is even more. This positions Torico is possibly the most expensive ice cream shop in Jersey City. Overall, Torico is a nice occassional treat. If you are hanging around Grove St, and looking for a dessert that wont disappoint, Torico is it.

Torico is amazing! It's a real gem in Jersey City, being a family-run ice cream shop for three generations. I went there right before closing time and there was a line outside! But it was totally worth it, because their Chocolate Blackout and Chocolate Brownie ice cream flavors were just divine. I'm already looking forward to my next visit, where I can try even more flavors and their cakes. You have to check it out!

Whenever I'm in downtown Jersey City, I'll always find time to stop by Torico's for a sweet treat. They have a huge variety of ice creams, sorbets, and soft serves. There is also a seasonal menu to take note of; keep an eye on that on their walls. I'm pretty basic when it comes to ice cream; Torico's make a good butter pecan and cookied & creme. Workers are always patient and helpful. Never disappointed when I leave the shop.

In JC for the longest time. I have been coming here for years now. Love their flavors, their options, so many to choose from! Summer days are the best- but they are open all round the year. I love their service, they listen, you can taste and choose what works best for you.

Great place for ice creams. They have got plenty of flavors and the best thing is you get to try before buying. I happened to try four flavors and I loved the Gingerbread and Java chip. Ice creams can go either in a cone/waffle cone or a cup depends on your choice. The scoops are very filling. Must try place!

Very popular- I see a line out the door very often They have ice cream, gelato, pie, cake, and more... Tried several flavors of the ice cream and gelato and both are really good. I don't think the cones are homemade so I usually get it in a cup. I wish they sold all their pies and cakes as single serving or whole. Wanted to try their pecan pie but they only sell as whole so never got it. Service is good and I try to get ice cream when I'm there if there's no line, which is rare. I do wait in line and the wait isn't long. They're quick and efficient Parking: street

Pros: They have a large selection with good flavors. I would suggest the pound cake, strawberry or the seasonal blueberry cheesecake. Staff is great also! Cons: Overhyped. The pricing for portion sizes is ridiculous. A cup barely filled shouldn't be considered a large. The ice cream is great but it's not worth the price point.

Delicious ice cream and lots of fun flavors to choose from. They also make beautiful cakes. And you must get their freshly made waffle cone. I can't even order a waffle cone at any other ice cream shop they all just taste completely stale compared to Torico's. Be prepared to wait they do get busy but the service is amazing and the line moves fast

Wow. The selection of flavors is immense and I didn't know what to pick so I picked a few. There is a reason why this place has such a long line even on a rainy day. Line: Though there were about 50 people (or felt like it), the line went semi fast since I spent the time looking at the board for flavors and types. Area: Wish there was a seating area as it was raining hard and we didn't want to immediately go outside in the rain with our cones. Flavors: They have SOURSOP!!!!!!!

Terrific! Big pretty space with great young service and great ice cream. Made right there. All the classics but enhanced (big! chips in the vanilla choc chip). Creative flavors also yes. But the true kick is that all the ice cream is unusually good. Meets a fine wine or great scotch standard. That is, the flavor comes in waves, along with the premium creamy mouthfeel. First the obvious flavor but then a deeper more intense follow. And they have gorgeous ice cream cakes. A total winner. Maybe the best ice cream store you've visited. Usually a line. Worth waiting!

I ordered a waffle cone with the rainbow sprinkles, with chocolate blackout and pistachio ice cream (I specifically asked for a smaller scoop of the pistachio as shown in the pic). Wow, I should've done two scoops of the chocolate blackout! The pistachio was also creamy and delicious don't get me wrong, but the chocolate blackout is one of my new favorite flavors. It's chocolate ice cream with fudge and brownies = yum! I only wish I ate it inside since it started melting so quickly on the humid day, and I was eating it too fast to really enjoy its' true perfection.

Yummy ice cream! Cute location! Good service! Custom flavor options. Very creative. Love it! Try it

Great place in Jersey City. Staff were very friendly. Ice cream here tasted great, highly recommended!

I come back here again n again, just for the avocado icecream which is seasonal and gets sold out quickly. Worth the lines and wait.

The million + 1 times I've been to Torico and haven't reviewed it!? Torico is the place to be no matter the season. With 65+ flavors, whatever you're craving, they have. The ice cream shop is a bit small so if it's busy, the line may spill out of the front door. Line or no line, I made sure to get my ice cream, ha! They switch up their seasonal flavors which I love. Right now, they have lychee, jackfruit, soursop, tamarind sorbet... the list goes on. And of course they have the traditional flavors. For my vegans, they have sorbets along with some dairy/gluten free flavors. Every flavor I've ordered has been a HIT. Cookies and cream, dulce de leche, pistachio, strawberry, vanilla soft serve, pineapple coconut. Will be here for my ice cream fix many more times throughout the year!

Had to knock a couple points because there were barely any vegan options, which is disappointing in such a modern area like Jersey City! They had sorbets and one ice cream which was their soft serve. They ran out of the vanilla so there was only chocolate soft serve made with almond milk- but it was amazing!! The texture was just great- perfect amount of creaminess and stiffness. It also had a rich nutty chocolate flavor which i like. Definitely would recommend if there were more vegan options, but I will say they had many unique options for non vegans!

Really busy icecream place, there's a very long line outside. They have three people helping with the order so it's moves fast. They have a very large selection of flavors, from transitional mint chips or chocolate to the more exotic black sesame and butterscotch flavor. I had the banana peanut butter and black sesame, the banana peanut butter taste good but definitely a bit too strong on the peanut butter and chocolate chip flavor than banana. The black sesame is really good, you can taste the bitterness of the sesame and the roast aroma it balance out the sweetness of the icecream. Only one thing that not taste good is the fresh made waffle, it's soggy, I would avoid just use the cup.

Incredible ice cream spot. Hits every time. There was one time I had an issue with being double charged. I let the merchant know and was instantly refunded my entire order. They truly care about the customer. I go back once a week or so.

Second time here and not as good as the first-seems someone took it literally as there was bits of ice in the three flavors we tried ! Very disappointing Not worth trying again -sticking to store bought Tillamook -

Can't really say it's the best ice cream I've ever had, but it was very good. I had a little bit of a wait, but they had what seemed like 4 people behind the counter. After me, the line got pretty long. They were not too fast, but they seemed to be very careful to ensure accuracy. All in all a pretty good experience on a very hot day.

Quaint icecream shop. We tried a few flavors - jackfruit, lychee, dark chocolate, tamarind- and then settled for oatmeal cinnamon & coffee. All flavors were nice, particularly the tamarind one was interesting. Two kiddie cups abt $14, so pricey sweet treat

All ways lots of people. I liked banana flavor and pistachio as well as chocolate ice cream

Ordered: Regular Size on Sugar Cone (~$6): up to 2 flavors: Banana and Black Sesame Aya's take: Wow, the hype around Torico is real! They have an overwhelming amount of ice cream, sorbets, sherbets, milkshakes, ice cream cakes, and more! As if it's hard enough to decide which one of those you want, then you have a plethora of flavors to choose from. After trying a couple, I landed on Banana and Black Sesame. Both flavors tasted super authentic, creamy, and not overly sweet. They actually complimented one another well. Absolutely delicious and a necessary stop to make in Jersey City!

I'm not sure why it took me so long to try Torico, but this is my favorite ice cream spot in Jersey City! Not too sweet, while being extremely flavorful. Magical. There are a ton of flavors to choose from so everyone will be able to find something they like! Options are available for 1, 2 or 3 flavors in a cup. Tasters are available to help decide as well. My personal favorites are the black sesame (super nutty!), lychee, mint cookie, ginger cookie, pistachio and the list can go on.. Lines can be long especially in the summer. I love pre-ordering pints to go, but there's nothing more satisfying than getting a scooped ice cream cone. If you are in Jersey City, look no further than Torico for your dessert needs, and bring a cooler bag to bring some home!

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 This place is incredibly popular! I finally got to try it last week, but there has always been a long line whenever I walked by before. The employees are patient and nice. ***BE WARNED***: you will only get 3 flavor samples so choose wisely! I ultimately settled on chocolate blackout and black sesame in a regular sized cup. The chocolate blackout is what you imagine - dark chocolate flavor with extra chocolate tastes. It was good and safe. The black sesame was a surprise though. It was so pleasantly present in its flavor... it was difficult not to scarf down! The total cost was around $7 with tip. You will find me back again trying another 3 flavors next time!

They just added their spring flavors (papaya, avocado, etc!) this weekend so pop over if you want some great ice cream! I usually get the regular cup (2 scoops) and ask for a sugar cone on top for the best of both worlds. I always say I'll order different flavors but I always fall back on ube and green tea! I have also tried their sorbets (mango!) and their spring flavors include tamarind!

Ice cream is great but the speed at which they serve a the side window is horrendous. I was at the side window and only one person was serving at that window. She was very slow. Line was going down the street and she was just taking her time. The line that went inside was also long but they had at least 6 people serving that line once you went inside. The side window should have at least two servers. Took me 25 min in a line that had 4 groups of people ahead of me. Isn't the side window supposed to be the express line? Im sorry that I didn't join the line that went inside.

My friend raves about this place so when my boyfriend and I were in the area we decided to stop by. With so many flavors offered it was really hard to decide. My boyfriend had a scoop of the banana peanut butter and Java mocha donut. I opted for 3 scoops, ube, matcha and black sesame. All the flavors were good. Unfortunately the banana peanut butter scoop didn't have any pb but the banana flavor was good. The ube was ok, I would've liked it to be stronger, same comment for the matcha. I really like the black sesame. Definitely a savory flavor since it's slightly salty but still sweet. For some reason I was expecting it to be creamier but overall the ice cream was good. The ice cream is a little pricey but on par for JC pricing. The workers are also really nice.

for the life of me i wont understand why people wait SO LONG in line - my boyfriend and i timed how long it would take. literally 48 minutes. so we thought the ice cream was going to be mind-blowingly good. but in actuality it was just average. i don't really get the hype unfortunately, like it was a good scoop of ice cream but why??? :") i see the reviews saying that this is amazing ice cream but i really just think i've had better. we got lychee and a seasonal mango flavor. i do think it's nice that there's so much variety and a constant rotation of seasonal flavors. they also let you sample as many flavors as you want. if it was just the ice cream rating, i'd give it a 4 because it was good, but as an entire experience plus the wait time needed i dropped my rating down. it wasn't worth the wait at all for me! serious props to whoever can withstand the wait and still enjoy the ice cream.