There is a small corner in Bloomfield where sundaes feel like time travel and the jukebox glow pulls you in like a beacon. Locals nod, smile, and change the subject when you ask about the best spot for a fudge-loaded fix, which only makes the mystery sweeter.
I went hunting for the kind of old-school shop where conversation hums, sprinkles fly, and the first spoonful makes you instantly loyal. Keep reading and I will show you the place New Jersey residents keep to themselves, along with everything you need to know to enjoy it like a regular.
Address, hours, and first taste
The not-so-secret address is 1063 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, and it anchors a classic stretch of New Jersey storefronts with the calm confidence of a neighborhood landmark. Hours run most days from noon to the easy evening, with the website listing Sunday as 12 to 10 PM, and a phone at +1 973-338-7091 if you want the latest scoop.
First spoonful felt like a handshake. Dense vanilla, cold enough to sing, and a hot fudge ribbon that stayed glossy instead of clumping, which always tells me care beats shortcuts here…