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105-29 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Eddie's Sweet Shop is a longstanding old-fashioned ice cream parlor and soda fountain in Forest Hills, known for hand-made ice cream, egg creams, and a nostalgic, vintage-style counter that has made it a neighborhood institution and a draw for visitors seeking a classic NYC ice cream experience.
Because it's a small counter-service shop, reviewers describe brief waits of a few minutes during busy periods, particularly weekend late afternoons and evenings when the shop fills up. Visiting midweek or earlier in the day is reported to be the more reliable way to avoid a crowd, and the shop is cash-only, so that's worth planning for regardless of when you go.
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Reservations: No reservations - Eddie's Sweet Shop is a walk-in, cash-only, old-school ice cream parlor that has operated under this name since 1967, per NYC Tourism's official guide.
Walk-ins: It's walk-in only; NYC Tourism notes weekend late afternoons and evenings get very crowded, so visiting midweek (especially late afternoon) helps avoid long waits.
Reviewers report that weekend late-afternoon and evening visits can mean a wait of a few minutes while orders are prepared (it's a small, popular counter), while midweek visits — especially late afternoon — tend to be much quieter. (No live damnlines camera here yet — this is reported guidance, not a live count.)
Per its Yelp listing, Eddie's Sweet Shop is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday and Thursday roughly 3-10pm, and Friday and Saturday roughly 3-11pm. Always confirm current hours directly with the shop since seasonal hours can shift.
We found no mention of a reservation system — it's a classic walk-in ice cream counter and soda fountain, not a reservation-based restaurant.
Yes — multiple sources note Eddie's Sweet Shop operates on a cash-only policy, so plan to bring cash before you go.
Reviewers suggest visiting midweek (Wednesday/Thursday) rather than the weekend, and earlier in its 3pm opening window rather than Friday or Saturday evening, to avoid the busiest crowds.
Yes, it's walk-in only. NYC Tourism notes weekend late afternoons and evenings are very crowded, so visiting midweek can help you avoid a long wait.
Sources: Yelp — Eddie's Sweet Shop, Forest Hills · NYC Tourism guide