Eddie's Sweet Shop, Forest Hills
14 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Eddie's Sweet Shop, an old-school ice cream shop in Forest Hills, Queens. Several praise the hot fudge, two name the malted shakes, a few like its old-fashioned atmosphere, and one praises the fresh whipped cream and another a classic mint chip. A few commenters say it is a trek to reach, though two say it is worth the trip.
Address
Eddie's Sweet Shop, 105-29 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Hot fudge sundae, Malted shake, Mint chip
- Best for
- Ice cream
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/electrax94 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024
Suggests Eddie's Sweet Shop as a possible fit, while noting it is not very close.
- Recommendsu/thansal in r/FoodNYC · May 2025consistency
Says it is worth a visit despite transit hassle; praises the hot fudge texture, generous topping and fresh whipped cream.
- Recommendsu/rxnbeats in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026
Names a Forest Hills sweet shop as one of their picks, alongside a second suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Chrominumv2 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026taste
Hasn't tried the milkshakes, but calls the ice creams fantastic.
- Recommendsu/cloudydays2021 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Enthusiastic about the topping; would happily eat it alone without the ice cream.
- Recommendsu/cocktailians in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024taste
Gives the hot fudge at Eddie's the highest possible grade.
- Recommendsu/TheAngelPeterGabriel in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026ambience
Says it makes a malted shake and urges a visit for the vibe and its very old refrigerator.
- Recommendsu/Goldenboy_1990 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2026
Calls this Forest Hills sweet shop a must-visit and shares its website.
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- Recommendsu/siqbal01 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Calls Eddie's the top choice for hot fudge.
- Recommendsu/PoeticFurniture in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026taste
Favors this Queens shop for its old-fashioned shakes and malts, and likes going in summer for seasonal flavours.
- Recommendsu/Empty-Let-6960 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026
Recommends this Forest Hills shop with enthusiasm and no further detail.
- Mixedu/Garconavecunreve in r/FoodNYC · May 2026variety
Doubts this shop offers custom builds by default, but suggests ordering a dense milkshake and adding toppings.
- Recommendsu/icancook2 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Craving Eddie's hot fudge sundae and says it has been a while since their last one.
- Recommendsu/Wiknetti in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025taste
Recommends Eddie's Sweet Shop in Queens for a classic mint chip and says the atmosphere is best.
- Recommendsu/Revolutionary_Box_57 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026
Says this shop is worth the trip even if far.
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