Ice cream is a glorious thing available all throughout the year in various supermarkets' frozen foods aisles, yet I think we all can agree that ice cream tastes a thousand times better coming from a shop dedicated to the very treat that puts a smile on your face. Here are just a few of the best ice cream shops in the area.
1. The Bent Spoon
Location: Princeton
Located on the quaint streets of Princeton, this is the perfect place to go after a long day of sightseeing.
2. Jersey Freeze
Location: Freehold
A classic.
3. Ice Cream Depot
Location: Milltown
With lines stretching for miles, this popular ice cream shack serves only the best!
4. Hoffman's Ice Cream
Locations: Point Pleasant, Spring Lake, Little Silver, Long Branch
The best place to go to get your Jersey Shore ice cream fix.
5. Thomas Sweet Ice Cream
Location: New Brunswick
It's been around for years and never fails to deliver the best ice cream in town.
6. Sea Shell Ice Cream
Location: Wildwood
Possibly the cutest ice cream parlor on the East Coast.
7. Yellow Brick Road Ice Cream Carousel
Location: Tom's River
The name may be a mouthful, but so is their wonderful ice cream!
8. Duffers Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor
Location: Wildwood
A hidden gem among the various beach ice cream destinations.
9. What's the Scoop
Location: Farmingdale
Family friendly and perfect for summer nights!
10. Ice Cream On 9
Location: Howell
Perfect for a sweet treat on your way home!
11. Strollo's Italian Ice
Locations: Belmar, Point Pleasant, Long Branch, Red Bank, West End
A fan favorite for sure; no one can deny Strollo's!