Carvel Introduce
For decades, Carvel has been a beloved destination for ice cream lovers across New Jersey, and the East Orange location at 513 Central Ave continues that tradition. As a dedicated ice cream shop, this spot specializes in serving up a wide array of frozen treats, from the classic, creamy Original Soft Serve™ to custom-designed celebration cakes. It is a casual, family-friendly atmosphere designed for a quick and satisfying visit, making it a perfect stop for residents seeking a sweet indulgence or a centerpiece for their next party.
More than just a place for a simple scoop, Carvel in East Orange is a full-service dessert provider. Their extensive menu ensures there is something for every taste and occasion, whether you are looking for a quick handheld treat, a layered sundae, a decadent shake, or a full-sized cake to mark a special event. The focus is on providing fresh, quality frozen desserts that bring a smile to faces—a sentiment perfectly captured by one customer who purchased a cake for hospital patients on Father's Day, noting that its beautiful presentation was able to make them 'very emotional' and put a smile on their faces, alongside the 'really good' service received.
However, like any busy food service location, the quality of execution is critical. While many customers celebrate the delicious products, it's worth noting that the experience can sometimes vary, as evidenced by feedback regarding specific order accuracy and handling of customer issues. One detailed account mentioned a significant frustration with receiving the wrong type of Oreo ice cream (soft serve instead of hard scooped) and a negative interaction when attempting to resolve the issue and obtain a refund. These experiences underscore the importance of clear communication when ordering, particularly for specific products like hard-scooped versus soft serve, to ensure customer satisfaction. The business aims to be the go-to place for ice cream cakes and all frozen dessert needs, emphasizing a commitment to making every order a delightful one.
The Carvel ice cream shop is conveniently located at a key address in East Orange, making it an easy stop for local customers. The physical location is:
- Address: 513 Central Ave, East Orange, NJ 07019
Recognizing the diverse needs of the New Jersey community, the East Orange location is committed to being welcoming and accessible to all patrons. This includes important provisions for mobility:
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
The location and accessibility features contribute to the casual and accommodating atmosphere, ensuring a quick and easy visit for families, children, and anyone looking for a convenient stop for their ice cream fix.
To serve the East Orange and surrounding New Jersey communities, Carvel offers multiple service channels to ensure customers can enjoy their favorite treats conveniently. These services are:
- Delivery: Customers can have their ice cream, shakes, and cakes brought right to their home or office, offering maximum convenience for parties and cravings.
- Onsite services: This refers to the ability to visit the shop in person for immediate purchase or enjoyment, perfect for a quick stop.
- Takeout: Orders can be placed and picked up directly from the shop for those who are on the go.
In addition to these core service options, the shop operates with a casual atmosphere and is geared toward a quick visit, reflecting a focus on efficient service. They also accept various payment methods for customer convenience:
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Luigi's Pizza New York Style is known for several key features and highlights that set it apart from other pizzerias in the area. These features are frequently mentioned by satisfied customers and contribute to the restaurant's strong local reputation:
- The Original Soft Serve™: The foundational product of Carvel, a classic, freshly made soft-serve ice cream available in a variety of flavors.
- Iconic Celebration Cakes: The shop offers famous, beloved ice cream cakes, including the celebrated characters like Fudgie The Whale® and Cookie Puss®, alongside customizable options like Round, Square, and Sheet cakes, perfect for all occasions like birthdays, Father's Day, and sports events (Basketball Cake, Baseball Cake, Game Ball®).
- Seasonal and Limited-Time Treats: The menu frequently features exciting, temporary offerings. Examples include the Toasted Marshmallow Soft Serve and the S'mores inspired line-up, such as the S'mores Sundae Dasher®, Toasted Marshmallow Flying Saucers®, and S'mores Shake, bringing unique flavors to the East Orange area.
- Dasher Sundaes: Layered sundaes served in a cup, featuring popular mix-ins and toppings like the OREO® Cookie Sundae Dasher®, Reese’s ® Peanut Butter Sundae Dasher®, and Fudge Brownie Sundae Dasher®.
- Variety of Desserts and Shakes: Beyond soft serve, the shop provides Scooped Ice Cream, dairy-free Sorbet, a wide range of Shakes (including Black Raspberry, Pistachio, and Cold Brew Coffee), Carvelanches (mix-in blended soft serve), and Dessert Packs (Flying Saucers®, Chipsters, and Ice Cream Quarts/Pints).
- Kid-Friendly Environment: The atmosphere is casual and designed to be good for children, making it an excellent spot for family treats.
For ordering custom cakes, checking on limited-time flavors, or general inquiries, customers in the New Jersey area can contact the Carvel East Orange location directly. The contact details are:
- Address: 513 Central Ave, East Orange, NJ 07019
- Phone: (973) 673-6535
- Mobile Phone: +1 973-673-6535
For residents of East Orange and the surrounding New Jersey communities, Carvel at 513 Central Ave is the premier destination for a variety of frozen dessert needs. The most compelling reason to choose this location is its unparalleled range of products, catering to everything from a spontaneous treat to a major celebration. Where else can you grab a classic Original Soft Serve™ Cone, a specialty Reese’s Toasted Marshmallow Sundae Dasher®, and an iconic Fudgie The Whale® cake all in one convenient spot? This depth of menu, featuring the classic Carvel quality, is a major draw.
Specifically, the ice cream cakes are a major highlight, with one customer noting that the location will 'definitely be my to go place for my ice-cream cakes' after experiencing the excellent presentation and service for a Father's Day celebration. This highlights the shop's capability to deliver high-quality, memorable products for special events. The convenience of their service options—including delivery and takeout, coupled with accessibility features like a wheelchair-accessible entrance—makes it an easy choice for all customers.
While one customer had a negative experience with a specific order mix-up and staff interaction, this serves as a reminder to communicate clearly, especially when ordering specific textures (hard-scooped vs. soft serve). Overall, the vast majority of positive feedback and the sheer variety of delicious, customizable, and seasonally exciting treats solidify Carvel East Orange's position as a top local choice for all things ice cream.
Carvel Vibe
Limited Time
- Toasted Marshmallow Soft Serve
Dive into the sweetness of caramelized toasted marshmallow with our original soft serve.
- S'mores Scooped
Toasted marshmallow ice cream brings the campfire flavor with graham cracker and ribbons of fudge in every creamy bite —your favorite s’mores combo, scooped to perfection.?
- S'mores Sundae Dasher®
Creamy toasted marshmallow soft serve layered with crunchy graham cracker crumbles and rich ribbons of fudge. Finished with whipped cream and a fudge drizzled – need we say s’more??
- Reese’s Toasted Marshmallow Sundae Dasher®
Layers of creamy toasted marshmallow soft serve swirled with REESE’S® peanut butter sauce and chunks of peanut butter cups. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and a final drizzle of rich, peanut buttery goodness. It’s the ultimate campfire treat in a cup ?
- Toasted Marshmallow Flying Saucer
Creamy toasted marshmallow soft serve tucked between two rich chocolatey wafers for a twist on your favorite campfire treat. ?
- Toasted Marshmallow Pop
This pop’s got it all—creamy toasted marshmallow ice cream with a snap of our iconic Brown bonnet hard shell. It’s a crackly, melty, toasty treat on a stick.?
- S’mores Shake
ONLINE ONLY! Toasted marshmallow ice cream, hand-spun with rich fudge and graham cracker topping.
- S’mores Sundae
ONLINE ONLY! Enjoy the sweetness of caramelized toasted marshmallow ice cream topped with graham cracker and rich fudge. ?
Celebration Cakes
- Square Ice Cream Cake
Square Ice cream cakes perfect for any occasion made with layers of freshly made, premium vanilla and chocolate soft serve ice cream, separated by a layer of our famously delicious chocolate crunchies. Variety of sizes that serve 4-8 people No substitutions, alterations, or additions. For a more customized cake, please call or visit this location.
- Round Ice Cream Cake
Round ice cream cakes perfect for any occasion made with layers of freshly made, premium vanilla and chocolate soft serve ice cream, separated by a layer of our famously delicious chocolate crunchies. Variety of sizes that serve 10-16 people No substitutions, alterations, or additions. For a more customized cake, please call or visit this location.
- Sheet Ice Cream Cake
Sheet ice cream cakes perfect for any occasion made with layers of freshly made, premium vanilla and chocolate soft serve ice cream, separated by a layer of our famously delicious chocolate crunchies. Variety of sizes that serve 14-40 people No substitutions, alterations, or additions. For a more customized cake, please call or visit this location.
- Fudgie The Whale®
Our famous whale of a cake with layers of vanilla and chocolate ice cream, separated by a layer of chocolate crunchies then covered with fudge, crunchies and whipped topping. Variety of sizes that serve 6-12 people No substitutions, alterations, or additions. For a more customized cake, please call or visit this location.
- Cookie Puss®
A favorite party guest with layers of vanilla and chocolate ice cream, separated by a layer of chocolate crunchies then topped with a scoop of chocolate ice cream in a sugar cone, two chocolate chip cookies and fudge. Serves 10-12 people No substitutions, alterations, or additions. For a more customized cake, please call or visit this location.
- Crunchie Munchie Monster Cake
Topped with milk chocolate fudge, cone horns, and signature Chocolate Carvel Crunchies™, the Crunchie Munchie Monster layers vanilla and chocolate soft serve around a crunchy Carvel Crunchies™ center. Creamy, crunchy, and frightfully fun—perfect for any monster bash or spooky gathering!
- Basketball Cake $0.00
Layers of chocolate ice cream, chocolate crunchies, and vanilla ice cream, festively decorated for your special occasions. Serves 10-12 people. No substitutions, alterations, or additions. For a more customized cake, please call or visit this location.
- Baseball Cake $0.00
Layers of chocolate ice cream, chocolate crunchies, and vanilla ice cream, festively decorated for your special occasions. Serves 10-12 people. No substitutions, alterations, or additions. For a more customized cake, please call or visit this location.
- Game Ball®
Everyone's a winner with layers of vanilla and chocolate ice cream, separated by a layer of chocolate crunchies then topped with chocolate crunchies and whipped topping. No substitutions, alterations, or additions. For a more customized cake, please call or visit this location.
- Standard Candles
24 candles to blow out. Wish not included. *candle style may vary
- Numbered Candles
Number of your choice. We won't tell. *candle style may vary
- Cup Of Toppings
Your choice of extra toppings.
- Pumpkin Cake $29.99
Layers of freshly made, premium vanilla and chocolate soft serve ice cream, separated by a layer of our famously delicious chocolate crunchies. Variety of sizes that serve 8-10 people. No substitutions, alterations, or additions. For a more customized cake, please call or visit this location
- Fall Seasonal Round Cake $30.99
Ice Cream & Sorbet
- The Original Soft Serve™
The Original Soft Serve™ that started it all. Available in a variety of classic and seasonal flavors.
- Scooped Ice Cream
Classic scooped ice cream in a variety of flavors
- Sorbet
A sweet and fruity frozen treat that’s dairy-free but full of flavor. (Vegan & Dairy-Free Dessert*) *Toppings may not be vegan or dairy-free
- Cup Of Toppings - 9oz
Your choice of extra toppings.
Dashers
- OREO® Cookie Sundae Dasher®
Layers of Oreo® cookies, vanilla ice cream and fudge topped with whipped cream and fudge drizzle.
- Reese’s ® Peanut Butter Sundae Dasher®
Layers of Reese's® Peanut Butter Cups, Reese's® Peanut Butter Sauce, vanilla ice cream and fudge topped with whipped cream and fudge drizzle.
- Fudge Brownie Sundae Dasher®
Layers of fudge brownie bites, vanilla ice cream and hot fudge topped with whipped cream and fudge drizzle.
- Strawberry Shortcake Sundae Dasher®
Layers of vanilla ice cream, strawberries and pound cake topped with whipped cream and strawberry drizzle.
- Bananas Foster Sundae Dasher®
Layers of bananas, vanilla ice cream and caramel topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle.
- Heath® Sundae Dasher®
Layers of Heath® pieces, vanilla ice cream and caramel topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle.
- Mint Chocolate Chip Sundae Dasher®
Layers of chocolate crunchies, mint ice cream and fudge topped with whipped cream and fudge drizzle.
Shake, Carvelanche & Sundae
- Carvelanche
Our signature soft ice cream with your choice of mix-ins. Best enjoyed with a spoon
- Sundae
Your choice of soft ice cream, one topping, whipped cream and a cherry.
- Vanilla Shake
- Chocolate Shake
- Black And White Shake
- Cold Brew Coffee Shake
- OREO Cookie Shake
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Shake
- Strawberry Shake
- Mint Chocolate Chip Shake
- Black Raspberry Shake
- Pistachio Shake
- Cookie Dough Shake
Dessert Packs
- Flying Saucers®
Soft ice cream sandwiched between two Flying Saucer® chocolate wafers
- Sprinkle Flying Saucers®
Soft ice cream rolled in sprinkles and sandwiched between two Flying Saucer® chocolate wafers.
- Chocolate Crunchies Flying Saucers®
Soft ice cream rolled in Crunchies and sandwiched between two Flying Saucer chocolate wafers.
- OREO® Rounders
Vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two Oreo® cookies.
- Bonnet® Cone
The Original Soft Serve™ dipped in a delicious bonnet flavor, and served on a sugar cone.
- Sprinkle Cups
Vanilla or chocolate ice cream with sprinkles served with a cherry on top.
- Chipsters
Soft serve vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two chocolate chip cookies.
- Ice Cream Quart
Your choice of ice cream flavor in a quart.
- Ice Cream Pint
Your choice of ice cream flavor in a pint.
- Fudgie Pop
Mini Fudgie-shaped ice cream pop on a stick, made with vanilla soft serve ice cream covered in chocolate bonnet shell and decorated with frosting. Product Contains: Milk, Soy, Egg
Carvel Details
Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Dining options
- Table service
Atmosphere
- Casual
Planning
- Quick visit
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1I work in the hospital and today is Father's Day, so I bought this cake for them. The presentation was so beautiful that the patients were very emotional. I'm glad that I was able to put a smile on their faces. Happy Father's Day! Oh, the service was really good too. This will definitely be my to go place for my ice-cream cakes.
June 15 · Aunty NettiThe Spanish guy on the phone is extremely rude. I ordered the HARD scooped Oreo ice cream and when my order came I got this grey colored Oreo soft serve. This is the second time this has happened. I didn’t do anything the first time but I decided to call the second time around. I called and a woman answered the phone and she told me that they have both the hard scooped Oreo and soft serve in stock. So why did I receive the soft serve then? When the Spanish man picked up the phone he flat out lied to me and said they don’t have the soft serve when they did. He tried to gaslight me and I didn’t appreciate that. I just wanted what I ordered and I didn’t get that. I asked him for a refund for this item and he denied me. So now I’m out of 15 dollars and received a disgusting grey soft serve ice cream. Great. Won’t be ordering from this location again.
January 14 · Jayda RamirezThe lady that does the ice cream made me wait over 10 minutes cuz she was too busy talking with the other customer and she got my Order wrong I ask for junior cone with chocolate and vanilla with chocolate sprinkles this is ( not) what I ordered SMH
March 15 · Melody FisherThe Spanish guy that works at this particular Carvel is extremely rude!!!!!! I stood in the store for 2 min and I asked the guy was he going to service me and his response was i'm busy!!!...you can wait and then he began mumbling under his breath and I did let him know he shouldn't talk to ppl that way and that his customer service skills were bad and that he was rude!!! And I walked out! He really needs to be spoken to about his attitude/behavior, and a training class on good customer service!!!
July 09 · The BrosOverwhelming with I've cream aromas (in a good way). The staff was nice and handled my order with accuracy and patience. Lots of flavors to choose from. Would come back again.
July 21 · Jasmine Von Rock
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