Gerenser’s Exotic Ice Cream

The name is perfectly accurate. This place has a true genuine small town feel. Generous with samples. Generous with portions. And to top it off with a cherry, the best ice cream on this side of the Deleware.

Just heard that this place is closed now. What a shame. Years and years ago, I came in here and had a scoop of their violet ice cream. It still stands as one of the most delicious flavors I have ever tasted from any ice cream shop. Since then, I have always made it a point to return to have that same flavor, just in larger quantities. This is sad news.

Honestly, what isn’t a trip to new hope pa without stopping here. I remember as a child coming here with my parents. As a fan of chocolate, gotta get death by chocolate. My gf got Elvis, chocolate with bananas and pb. What a trip on memory lane.

I want to love this place, I really do. It’s a staple in New Hope, PA. And their flavors DO stand up to their name. They have some crazy ones.
But there’s just something that … prevents me from loving it. Sure the ice cream is pretty good & all made in house — but the place is basically falling down. I think they’re having some financial trouble & it’s very obvious.
$ 7+ dollars for a double scoop??! I was shocked. The girl behind the counter, while pleasant enough, was totally uninterested in me. Didn’t offer any samples, I had to basically beg her to tell me what some of the popular flavors were.
Lots of flies inside, in fact, I went to buy a postcard, and literally three of them I picked up right in a row had a dead bug on the back of them! I started to think that it was part of the postcard!
I don’t want this place to fail — but it needs a major overhaul & a new attitude. I hope that it gets it, I honestly do.

Pros: DELICIOUS ice cream. Seriously good stuff. Turkish coffee chocolate = Heaven in a cup! They serve lots of different flavors, milkshakes, and a limited «real food» menu too.(We stuck to ice cream). They have an old-​fashioned board on the wall that lists all the flavors available, which I thought was so classic and retro; awesome!
Also, they take cards and they have a restroom! Yay.
Cons: Expensive. Young staff, not unpleasant, but not overly happy or friendly either. For the medium size cup my S/​O and I shared, it was a $ 7 tab!!! Also we went on a day where it poured, and there were buckets everywhere catching ceiling drips… the place could use a new roof and some TLC to get it back into tip-​top shape.
Go for: good ice cream, old fashioned no-​frills counter service.
Don’t go: For a gourmet dining experience. (It’s not here!)

This is a locally owned staple in New Hope. Although the prices are a bit on the high side, the variety is great and the flavor of the ice cream is delicious. My personal fav is the Vanilla Peanut Butter. They are now serving breakfast too which I haven’t tried out but glad to see them expanding their offering. In the summer, lines can be out the door so come with patience and a smile :)

The only reason I make the almost hr drive in 1 lane traffic to New Hope besides my fascination with bikers and queer family co-​mingling in one area is to have a cup of creamy delectableness at Gerenser’s ! I have been a fan for probably 20 yrs.
In the Fall, it’s ALWAYS about the pumpkin ice cream.
Today, it was Black Raspberry Blast. Black Raspberry is my all-​time favorite flavor of ice cream. Add chunks of chocolate in it … you have me as your hostage. This is the «blast» part of this ice cream. Sat on a bench, sun beaming, people-​watching, and savoring plastic spoonfuls of this dairy nirvana.
You never let me down Gerenser’s !!!

OMG. The flavors here sounded amazing. I opted for an Elvis milkshake. It was KILLER! The staff were all helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed our ice cream here. Everybody was happy with it.

My boyfriend ordered birthday cake ice cream. It was delicious– very sweet and really tasted like both cake and ice cream. He asked for a single and got two large scoops on top of his cone. My only complaint is that the young male that waited on us did not use gloves or any kind of wrapper when he picked up the ice cream cone. He used his bare hands on the ice cream cones and then handled cash. My boyfriend didn’t care and ate the cone but I prefer for employees to not touch my food with their bare hands, especially if they are also handling money.
The store looks like it hasn’t been remodeled in years and could use a little work to improve its appearance.

I do love my ice cream… hmmm, perhaps this had something to do with gaining weight?!?
Anyway, the first time we came to New Hope, probably 15 years ago, we stopped at Gerenser’s and I remember trying a praline ice cream… they had me at my first lick. They really make some excellent flavors here, but if you go in the summer don’t wait until the end of the day or some of the tastiest flavors will be gone. They also, have your normal flavors, but they do have some exotic ones as well (African Violet, Aztec Chocolate are just a couple). They hit you with some pretty large scoops, but it’s also a tad pricey… not ridiculous, but a little high.
On a side note, they also have pretty good food here too… yummy sandwiches, good soup, great chicken salad, very good hot dogs (monster chili bacon dog… OMG), BLTs are good too. Pork roll however, for us central/​north Jersey folks, seems to be NOT of the Taylor Ham type.

The name nearly turned me off, as I often roll my eyes at hippie-​dippy places that try to push the envelope on a simple classic dessert. The icream did not disappoint. I enjoyed my single vanilla peanut butter serving. The ice cream was rich and a smooth consistency. I was pleased. A cold day in November is apparently the time to go– no wait! Bring your Lincolns and Hamiltons – cash only.

It’s delicious.
It’s creamy.
It’s cold.
It’s yummy.
It’s huge scoops.
It’s the most delicious hot fudge.
It’s a variety of flavors.
It’s a bit overpriced.
It’s not exactly exotic but it’s delectable.
It’s ice cream.
It’s milkshakes.
It’s a cute little shop in New Hope.
It’s Gerenser’s.

Ok so we went in to order «exotic» ice cream, because their sign said they had flavors from all over the world. Sounded fun. But no, they only had the standard flavors plus a «Jersey Shore» flavor made with salt water taffy. I guess the «Jersey Shore» could be considered another country to some people lol. So we ordered chocolate peanut butter. It was really good, but they only get 3 stars because of false advertising.

Short Version: Scoopalicious.
Long Version: I am a passionate fan of ice cream, and Gerenser’s quality doesn’t disappoint. But be warned; if you go late in the day, you may find many of their delicious flavors are gone because the place is so popular. And yes, some people may complain because the interior doesn’t look like the newest of venues, but I think it adds outstanding character, making your visit all the more fun. And did I mention that the flavors are amazing? You really should try it at least once, and when you do, the size of the scoops will give you plenty to consider.

Enjoyed caramel pecan as my after dinner treat. It was certainly was a yummy treat but again I think it was $ 4.50 for a cone.
Am I getting old?
I remember smiling and chuckling at my parents complaining about prices. They would lament over the cost of bread when they would walk a mile to the grocery store as kids. Five cents a loaf and 6 cents for sliced. was usally followed by one of us kids asking if they had to out run the dinosaurs.
(We wuz a mouthy bunch ha ha) I do think $ 4.50 for a cone is high. Now when I was a kid…

First Impression: disgusting, sticky, dingy atmosphere, don’t waste your time. Went here seeing the decent reviews and expected much more.
Old dirty outdated and staffed by kids who didn’t seem to give a crap about giving a good impression.
Nothing exotic to see or taste here. All The sample I tried were nothing special

Gerenser’s isn’t perfect. The flooring seems like it’s been through an earthquake and there’s no place to sit outside. But I have to say they live up to their name and make a great stop in a fun tourist area.
We had the Jersey Shore flavor which is vanilla, salted and is probably one of the best «new» tastes of ice cream I’ve ever had. We also had the Cherry Licorice flavor. This was O.K. but I would have liked more licoricey flavor. Most people probably wouldn’t.
There’s a good amount of seating, but to contrast that positive they don’t take cards which means you get docked 2.00 at the ATM.
Lot’s of employees working which is a plus. Fast service.
Really this is like a 3 and a half. But it is so unique and makes New Hope so much more fun so it deserves 4 stars. I really enjoyed it.
Warning! The scoops are very big!

Good but not great ice cream, and there is absolutely nothing exotic about the flavours. I was hoping for rose or even coriander, lime – anything out of the ordinary, but no, just standard flavours with slightly better names like Rocky Horror Road instead of Rocky Road.
I had the exotic kids flavor of Superrrrrman, which was multicolored vanilla pudding flavor. Jim got caramel pecan praline. Good, really, but at $ 4.50/scoop we expected a lot more. It’s not as over the top rich or sweet as Thomas Sweet, but richer than Halo.
The checkout person (owner?) was a bit gruff while I was trying to pay with my baby in the carrier, 2 cones in one hand, and money in the other – waiting while ice cream melted onto the floor for them to count the box. Ok. Then the cones dripped through the bottom.
I guess it’s an institution, but as with PJ’s pancake house, institutions include prisons, hospitals, and school cafeterias.
The scoopers, on the other hand, are really nice and friendly. It would be a 3, but I’m in a grumpy mood this morning.
Cash only

I think the name is an exaggeration. I did not see anything that is too exotic here. It is probably because I have seen plenty in New York City. I am not discrediting the ice cream here.
We tried the caramel pecan praline with chocolate chip cone and it was so delicious! Ice cream was creamy and sweet. The cone was solid and awesome.
It is a great place to stop by after a stroll in the neighborhood.

I agree with Alice L. (Though historically I have alsways enjoyed sampling the Violet and Rose flavors.) The store is VERY old and has been a New Hope institution for years. It COULD use a clean up.
I do enjoy the ice cream here — but willl not go during peak tourist season as I will NOT wait in a line for it.
The owner is a character — that said I have never had any bad experiences here. Only tasy ice cream!