'It's A Wrap': Popular Ice Cream Store In Ridgewood Shutters

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — "It's time to call it a wrap," Ice Cream By Mike owner Mike Elias said in a Facebook post.

After seven years of business, three in Hackensack, four in Ridgewood, the popular ice cream shop known for its unique flavors shut its doors, explaining that it could not turn the operation profitable.

"I had the 'Field of Dreams' mentality of 'Build it and they shall come,'" Elias said on Facebook. "Not enough came. I am deeply saddened."

Ice Cream By Mike, ranked fifth among the best ice cream shops in New Jersey by NJ.com, used high-quality ingredients in his desserts and had a smooth soft serve that was a highlight, according to reviews.

"Thank you again for everyone who has supported our dreams and we hope we made some beautiful memories," Elias said.