This is the ice cream of my childhood. When my family and I went into Princeton when I was little, it would always culminate in a trip to the Princeton location of Halo Pub. My flavor selection has evolved from vanilla to chocolate chip to cookies n' cream. However, throughout the 19 years of frequenting the place, several characteristics have endeared Halo to this reviewer. The first is the ambiance. So many ice cream places have a very sterile environment, without many unique characteristics. However, these stores have a feel of an old timey ice cream parlor. The furniture is (intentionally) older. There are a lot of knick knacks throughout the store, including old pictures, wooden counters and wooden walls. Essentially, this place has something that most ice creameries lack: character. The second endearing factor are the employees. I have never had an experience where the people helping me are unfriendly. Unfortunately, during rushes, it is hard to have long interactions with the employees. However, during quiet hours they are always very friendly, and it is always service with a smile. Finally, the ice cream is consistently spectacular. The ice cream is very buttery and rich. It is homemade at a farm in Lawrenceville, so it is always fresh. I am usually a stickler for ice cream quality. However, there is a reason that I keep coming back after 19 years: this ice cream is simply too good to pass up. read more

Love this ice cream! It's made well and isn't crazy expensive. The only problem is with the staff - They must hate working there...maybe send in a secret shopper to see how miserable and rude the staff is and how that misery can be terribly uncomfortable for a family trying to enjoy the day with their kid. I'll stick to the Princeton location to avoid the lady with the blue hair. read more

This was beyond a shadow of a doubt the best ice cream I have ever had. The ice cream is creamy and full of flavor. Will be back on a regular basis. read more

Halo Pub - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hamilton Square, New Jersey

This ice cream shop has been a neighborhood staple for years. Nice decor inside (great hard wood and cute bovine knick-knacks). It's great for families or to catch up with friends, though I'd avoid it after any of the local middle- or high-school functions because it gets FLOODED with people. The actual ice cream is delicious and VERY inexpensive. I'm not sure how many non-chain ice cream places there are around here (there are plenty Carvel locations and a Cold Stone), but Halo Pub is definitely my top recommendation. read more

I love Halo Pub and not only because I used to work there. The environment is fun, prices are more than reasonable and their ice cream is unmatched. A truly local ice cream parlor that should not be missed! read more

Super awesome place for a crazy rager of a Saturday evening, if you're looking to get drunk off the sorbets on draught, root beer floats, and delicious ice cream. We stepped inside and I was immediately taken aback by how much of a pub it really was. Pub environments, in my experience, entail live music, dim lighting, and wooden furniture and decor. Halo pub was just that. With cowbells hanging off of the ceiling, assorted bovine pictures, and even a moo-bile hanging off of the ceiling, this place was fantastically eccentric. My sorbet was taken from the soft-serve machine - adorably labeled as "Mango draught" and "Raspberry draught." The mango flavor was spot-on, but both were too sweet for my liking. I also wished that they were creamier, though I know sorbets generally aren't. My date's mint cookies 'n' cream milkshake was reported to be amazing, though I didn't try it myself. His only regret was that he didn't get a large. Oh well, mistakes made will be corrected at the next visit. The only thing that would make this place better would be if it offered dairy-free ice cream. Pretty please? read more

Great ice cream, unbelievable prices. Best of all, it's locally made! Halo Pub also has really reliable hours, open until 10:30pm every day (except maybe Christmas and Easter). It's great to be able to get ice cream from a local place even in the winter. Also, it's a nice place to hang out and enjoy your ice cream. Great atmosphere. There is another Halo Pub in Princeton, but it's a little smaller. read more

I just want to denounce that one reviewers claim that this place couldn't be a teen hangout spot b/c of the cows. Sorry but you are so so wrong and apparently don't reside in the local Hamilton area. This place is really popular with families and teens. It's right across from a school, the band brings a lot of people in on Saturdays and besides that it's a really good ice cream place that isn't attached to a chain. Deff give this place a try read more

This is the best ice cream in the world. Service is outstanding. Chocolate peanut paradise is the best ice cream in the world. They raised their prices but I don't really care. read more

Always liked this place when I lived here and snuck in two visits on a recent trip back. First of all, this place is extremely unique. When you walk in, you are walking into what looks like an old, old bar (it is a Pub afterall). There's plenty of seats, although most people seem to carry out their orders. Anyway, they have a lot of choices with their ice cream. A few of my favorites are peanut butter, caramel and cashew and strawberry chocolate, but there is truly a flavor or two for everyone. I've never really been here when it's packed, but there is always a steady stream of business coming in. They've got a group of mostly teenage kids working behind the counter and their all pretty nice and outgoing. They also offer samples. You don't really feel rushed here and I like that. They quality of the ice cream is outstanding. This place is a gem. read more

This place is wonderful! The staff are always so bubbly and nice and ready to help. The ice cream is amazing and everyone rushes in to get their share before it is all gone. This is also a wonderful night spot. With a live band and a cup of ice cream this place is amazing. They also make sure that you get your order. My friend wanted a banana milkshake but unfortunately they ran out of banana ice cream. The staff was so nice that they had decided to just take vanilla and put a banana in it to make her milkshake! Other places would have just said would you like anything else. This place is a MUST TRY! read more

Best ice cream on the planet!! I buy a few pints every time I anywhere remotely close by. Prices are reasonable too!

Best Ice cream in NJ! So fresh and so good. Worth the drive! Wife and my six year old loves it! Try the chocolate strawberry and black cherry! SO YUMMY! read more

The ice cream here is good. The owner of halo pub modeled the flavor off of hagen das and made their own creations. I went around 6pm and had to wait a little bit because there was one server and 6 people in line. What I really love about this Halo Pub is their extensive list of coffee drinks. There aren't many coffee houses in this area and I'd much rather go here than to a dunkin donuts. Their espresso is really bitter and black but not burnt like at starbucks. read more

Halo Pub is the best ice cream in town. Forget about Carvel or Rita's. Fresh ice cream, halo milk, all natural, and music on the weekends. Their prices are very well. read more

There are two locations for Halo Pub. This one and one in Princeton. Both serve ice cream made at a dairy that sources grass-fed milk locally. This location is in a former pub. It's really cute. There are many ice cream flavors, mostly standard ones, nothing too crazy. I got vanilla and strawberry chocolate chip. Both were very good. read more

The BEST ice cream. Love that I can get delicious Halo Farm ice cream without going to the farm or Princeton. The location is convenient, vibe and live music (pre COVID) is great, service is as speedy as they can make it, and the ice cream is just the yummiest! I get Halo ice cream cravings way too often read more

Really cute place, the ice cream was great! I like the atmosphere in the shop, not what I was expected when I drove up. The inside is SUPER COOL! looks like an old dairy farm or something; whatever they were going for, they made it works, it was awesome. The ice cream was great too! :) I would go back if I lived closer. read more

Best ice cream around. Absolutely love their ice cream. You'll be hard pressed to find a better ice cream spot

Just FYI this is not a PUB. Went there thinking we could get dinner AND ice cream but turns out it's just an ice cream parlor. There ice cream is awesome though! read more

Best ice cream in New Jersey. Always friendly youthful staff allowing you to try flavors if you're not sure what you're in the mood for

So this is a really cute ice cream store located in a small nondescript shopping center. Very cute looks like an actual bar but it's an ice cream shop. I tried their peanuts galore type ice cream, and wow phenomenal. They have a ton of different flavors coffee etc. read more

Loved this place in Princeton and love this place just as much in Hamilton. What they have to offer is the Best of ice creams that you can buy. Its like farm to table for ice cream. read more

Yum. Always a classic. Nice to have somewhere to go and not fight for parking in Palmer Square!

This is the best ice cream establishment in the area. Rich with history, quality of ice cream and customer service is excellent. No wonder they have been around for so long. They even have live music on Saturday evening. Love this place!! read more

Cute local shop with tons of flavor selections. One thing that I'm shocked has not been stressed here is that it is CASH ONLY. So keep that in mind if you're making your first trip here. read more

This place has the best hard ice cream hands down. Try the coffee Heath or M & M, you will not be disappointed.

Halo Pub was hot hangout spot in high school. After any school function everyone always ended up here. Ah the memories... ...oh and it's really really cheap! read more

The best ice cream and atmosphere in town. Occasional live music if you get lucky! Consistent flavor with the Princeton location. Highly recommend! read more

Best ice cream ever, I travel from VT for it!

This local ice cream is wonderful. I have a child who is sensitive to artificial colors and flavors, preservatives, and dairy. We can buy him a scoop here and he enjoys it with no problems. The place is very friendly and their product so very good. What else is there to say? I love the rustic cow decor! read more

The atmosphere is unique and charming, but at the same time feels like it doesn't quite know what it wants to be. The ice cream has always been yummy and refreshing, with mint cookies and cream being my favorite. They have a tiny size that you can get for $2.25, which is perfect for when you are in the mood for a bit of ice cream but don't want a full serving. read more

I may or may not have a degree of lactose intolerance, and I may or may not suffer after consuming large quantities of dairy. But in the famous words of some guy named Gus Malliarodakis (thank you, Google), "No pain, no gain." (This line applies to the beginning of hard workout routines, physiotherapy, and eating ice cream). I had a coffee-flavored, soft-serve, no-guilt, happy-coronary-arteries medium shake and it was heavenly. The coffee flavoring didn't taste artificial or fake, and the consistency was perfect. It was so delicious, and you can really taste the freshness -- no easy feat for soft serve ice cream. The cash only is a bummer, especially if you're trying to treat generous family members. Otherwise, the layout is true to its pub name, and the flavors are awesome. Definitely worth it. read more

Can we say bomb. com!!???!?? The best best ice cream shop I've been too. They have lots of flavors and can make you anything your heart desires . Sure it's a bit more expensive, but I promise you, totally worth every penny . The cutest ice cream parlor ever too, did I mention that !? And yes, there are inside seatings . read more

Was craving a banana split went to halo pub where the guy who took my order was great super energetic made the experience that much better the banana split was huge and the three toppings to choose from had things like peanut butter cups, m&ms, Heath bar, which I've never had before usually just the walnuts, hot fudge, strawberries that sort of thing the thing was huge one of the better ones I've had. read more

Halo recently raised their prices significantly, and the portions have gotten stingier to go along with the price increase. My husband and I have found that the service has gotten worse, so we've decided we will no longer patronize this location. If we want Halo ice cream, we'll get it at the store in Lawrence (three pints for $6!). If we want the ice cream parlor experience, we'll stop by the Purple Cow in Lawrenceville, which is similarly priced but is way more generous with their portions. read more

I had an invitation to go to the Halo Pub to see Piano Rock Top perform. What a great place with fantastic atmosphere. Ice cream is top notch as are the prices and coffee. We will return for sure. read more

Ihad heard about this ice cream place from friends in the area. They have 2 locations and I found myself in the Hamilton so I stopped in for their notorious chocolate ice cream. The quality of the ice cream and the taste was way better than Hagen Daaz. I found out that their ice cream is all natural - no preservatives etc - which I like a lot. Pretty cool place to hang out and do some computer work or reading. Planning on coming back for the Peanut Paradise as I am told it's to die for - up there with their line of chocolate ice creams. read more

Our first and last time! Staff was unfriendly and her hair was loose when she was scooping the ice cream. Then we sat down to eat and she started cleaning with Windex near our table and we were choking on the Windex and left to eat in our car. Employees need training!!! read more

My family has been going here for years and it's always amazing! Great selection and you can't beat the price. We just got 4 cups of ice cream, three with a toppings for $10. read more