Ice cream was first sold at 145 Ackerman Street in 1902, when a shop called Raffettos's opened up. It became Van Dyk's in 1956 and has remained ever since. Located in a residential neighborhood off the main business strip, owner Demetrios Kotrokois says the shop has persisted because of word of mouth and tradition. "When you're somewhere that many years, people know you," he said. "Plus the ice cream is pretty good."
Founded in 1938, this location is the original Wilke's Delicatessen. Stop in for small grocery needs, a deli sandwich or a cup of coffee. One of a chain of Wilke's stores in Ridgewood, this is the only one that is still family-owned, says manager Joe Brock.
This friendly coffee shop offers fair-trade, American-roasted coffee, in addition to serving specialty drinks, desserts and pastries. Sit in one of the plush chairs opposite of the counter and try a beverage from the shop's rare Clover single-cup brewer. You can also pull out your laptop at the long counter running along the shop's storefront window and take advantage of the free Wi-Fi available. There is live music nightly on weekends and an open-mic on Mondays.
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Opened more than two decades ago by Brooklyn natives Louis and Denise Torelli, The Best of Everything is famous for its Brooklyn-style cooking, especially its pizzas. The deli and caterer also offers $15 takeout dinners for two.
The Ridgewood location of the nationwide ice cream chain offers 30 flavors of ice cream and sorbet, specialty dessert creations and signature frozen beverages.
Open for five years in Ridgewood, Maggiemoo's makes its ice cream fresh daily, says owner Kathy Delgado. Candy mix-ins can be added to ice cream cones and cups. Ice cream cakes are also available.
Super Cellars offers a large selection of wines, usually at sale prices. Promotional free shipping and in-store pickup for online orders is available. Located on a quiet strip of S. Broad Street, the large store is well-organized with aisle space to spare.
Recently, the store debuted a new wing and now houses the former Cheese Shop, providing gourmet cheese to compliment its wine selection.
