Our Story
Our Beginnings
Established in 2000, the Elefante family named the family run business after their grandmother, Zita. Grandmom Zita made every meal special, using the freshest ingredients and loved to cook for her grandkids and see their faces light up at the sight of her mouth-watering sweets. Grandmom would be proud to know that Zita’s has become a household name in the area and serves up some of the best ice cream in the state that is committed to quality homemade treats.
Our Mission
Pete Elefante runs Zita's, a family-owned ice cream shop that has become a local favorite. They are known for their award-winning flavors, like S’mores, which won at the 2010 NJ Ice Cream Festival. Pete creates new flavors by listening to customer suggestions and drawing from his own ideas, ensuring there’s something unique for everyone. Zita's now serves soft serve ice cream, yogurt, and a dairy-free option made from coconut milk, along with traditional Italian ice. Classic treats like banana splits and brownie sundaes are popular, but don’t miss out on shakes, blends, and slushes made just the way you like them. Ice cream cakes and novelty items are perfect for any party or gathering.
Our Community
Zita’s now offers soft serve ice cream, yogurt as well as a dairy free variety made from coconut milk, alongside of traditional Italian ice. Traditional favorites like banana splits and brownie sundaes are always a winner, but also try our shakes, blends, and slushes made your way. Ice cream cakes and novelties are a sure way to brighten up any party or gathering. Finalist N.J.’s best ice cream shop showdown & Winner NJ.com best ice cream shop – Union County – NJ.com 2016 Yelp-rated – one of top 5 ice cream spots in and around New Providence-Berkeley Heights – The Patch 2017 Winner – NJ Ice Cream Festival’s top honors for specialty flavor – S’Mores – 2010