From the Aldrich Plaza, you will find yourself slipping and sliding towards this ice cream shop…read morewith a lot to offer. Brand: 5/5 Shivers Ice Cream is a family-owned restaurant in operation for 30 years, according to the website. I do like the penguin mascot which perfectly represents the establishment. The slogan "Ice Cream, Cakes, and Fun!" manages to evoke a festive environment that Shivers promises. The shorter the syntax, the more evocative and straight-forward; as any English major would know. I do not know if the canvases of solid colors are meant to represent abstract art, but I can see how it does not conflict with the interior. It does not contrast strongly with the light-colored floor tiles or the walls, but it does not complement them either. The rows of ice cream containers with many flavors entices anyone who looks upon them from behind the glass counter. Website: 3/5 The design of the website looks to have an outdated theme. Also, while it does offer a view of the various cakes with unique designs, it does not have a section dedicated to flavors, despite claiming to offer 30 distinct flavors. Nonetheless, I appreciate the cool blue color that serves as the thematic color of Shivers Ice Cream. Ambiance: 5/5 As expected, the interior felt cold, but not too cold that I wanted to leave immediately. The pop music playing over the radio gave the Shivers Ice Cream establishment a pleasant yet upbeat vibe. While it is a small establishment, it did suit us enough, with its tables having the appropriate width and the chairs not having an uncomfortable feel. Service: 5/5 The staff provided decent service. There is a tip jar for college funds, and I appreciate the transparency of where the money goes. Wait Time: 5/5 Our orders came immediately. Food: 5/5 I ordered the small Snix milkshake. As you can expect, it blends milk, ice cream, and Snickers bits into a milkshake. I can definitely taste the chocolate, caramel, and peanuts that typically come with Snickers. The shake had a well-blended consistency of well-preserved ice cream, which melted easily with every sip. It achieves that creamy texture especially at the top. Worth The Money?: 4/5 While the website does offer a view of the products they have, I would like to see what flavors they can showcase on their website. For an ice cream shop with so much personality, I do not even know what their signature dish is. Perhaps it could be in the form of a new flavor, a milkshake, or an ice cream cookie. The penguin mascot reflects off the chilliness of the establishment and the menu items. I am sure that Coldrich the Penguin (as I would call him as a portmanteau of "cold" and "Aldrich [Plaza]") has a future with this establishment. I would say that I did not waste my time coming here. The price for a small milkshake would have been the same at Dairy Queen, but considering this is a local establishment, I will say that the price is ultimately worth it, though as a second choice (indeed, I would choose Shivers as a first choice if I ever come to Aldrich Plaza again if it is the only ice cream shop there). Rating: 5/5 Stars When it comes to choosing between 4 or 5 stars, I see too much potential in this ice cream shop to give it 4 stars. Recommend To... Anyone who already had something to eat for lunch or dinner in the other local eateries in Aldrich Plaza and want dessert. I also recommend Shivers Ice Cream for the summer for a birthday celebration.

Been looking for another ice cream spot that has cake batter and omg I Finially found one that's…read moreclose by ! I got a medium size one scoop of cake batter which was definitely on point , more on the sweeter side but it good ! My second scoop I got Cookie Monster which was again very delicious! The staff was nice and helpful they let me sample it before I got it ! Then inside was clean , they had tables for people to sit on and menu was easy to read. The prices were fair , I will definitely be coming back here !

Along the hectic Howell highway, you will find a wondrous respite filled with a child's sense of…read morewonder. Brand: 5/5 Ice Cream on 9 is a small, ice cream shop in Howell Township, and has been in operation for close to 20 years now. The name has a simple, homey charm. The brand works with this establishment, for the bright, vibrant colors bring joy to everyone along the highway. Inside, the interior completely outweighs the exterior with its bright colors, but also the bright flashing lights. Website: 3/5 While I do appreciate the vibrant colors that drizzle upon the website, I have to maintain honesty when it comes to the outdated theme, which can make the website easily susceptible to cyberattacks. Nonetheless, I do enjoy see the header image of the establishment's front view welcoming anyone into the website. Ambiance: 5/5 The bright flashing lights come mainly from the arcade section, which can be helpful if you wish to avoid bright lights. The opaque tiles complement the bright colors well. A line of freezers have options of cakes and ice cream dishes. Despite this, the establishment is quite warm, which definitely helped acclimate us since the cold rain intruded upon us upon entering. To say that the establishment has enough space is an understatement, for the large space contains many well-spaced tables. Service: 5/5 The owner clearly cares about the establishment, even when it has an empty dining area, for the lights and the menu items are always cared for. Wait Time: 5/5 No interruptions or issues arose during our wait. Food: 5/5 Every menu item has its own personality, even the classics, with 100+ options to choose from. I ordered the small Coffee-Toffee shake, which definitely had the uniquely combined flavor of roasted coffee and sweet toffee. The form held well-enough, since it initially had a hard form to begin with, it slowly started to melt as I mashed it around with my straw. This suggests to me that the well-cared-for ice cream does not accumulate icicles or freezer burn. Worth The Money?: 5/5 The website does encourage people to submit their new ice cream flavor ideas, which suggests that the menu items have a democratized element to them. I myself took the opportunity to suggest a Howell flavor, after the Howell Township. Its flavor is a combination of apple (after the apple seen in the Howell Township seal) and maple (after the red maple trees endemic to Howell Township). I love it when menu items are named after the locations they are served in, and I would be very curious as to how the Howell ice cream shake would taste like. In addition to my new flavor suggestion, I also suggest updating the website to make it more competitive within the ever-shifting algorithm. Concerning the Coffee-Toffee, I always noticed how the the two words rhymed, but never had an opportunity to taste it until today. I can say that if Ice Cream on 9 manages to accomplish this feat, then it can accomplish many unique flavors. The warm interior managed to melt the shake quickly enough for me to enjoy it, and the service definitely helps you with the rows of glass counters showing the many flavors. My Coffee-Toffee shake had the appropriate amount of preparation for the wait time. The ambiance was perfectly captured by the website images, with great establishing shots that prepare you for fun and festivity. The bright flashing lights and the arcade section truly enliven the brand. My philosophy with local eateries is that if they wish to appeal to multiple generations, then they should always maintain that child's sense of wonder, that adult's sense of pragmatism, and that elder's sense of wisdom. In the case of Ice Cream on 9, they managed to encapsulate that child-wonder with their ambiance and brand. The jovial disposition of the owner matches the ambiance perfectly, and the wait time never felt tedious. I would absolutely consider Ice Cream on 9 my first choice when looking for a unique flavor, and the price of the shake was definitely worth it. Rating: 5/5 Stars If Ice Cream on 9 could stay in operation for close to 20 years, then I hope that its relevance will evolve with it. Recommend To... Anyone looking for a catering event of any kind, since the space will suffice you and there are plenty of flavors to choose from.

Was happy to give my business here until today when I took my kids and one wanted bubble gum tub…read morefor home....my other kids got cups and I spent $40. My daughter wanted to eat some bubblegum before going home and we sat down for 5 minutes. The owner rudely came to me and said "you shouldn't eat the tubs in store or all customers will do the same" and then walked away. I was floored. I should I have said "You should I hope that every customer ate tubs of ice cream and you'd make more money" Very rude and and now made our decision to go to Shivers in Howell or maybe Jersey Freeze. Like really, what was the point of saying that? UPDATE: I have been expressing dissatisfaction with a number of friends who had similar experience. Thus, this business now losing real sales and customers. FYI- I don't post bad reviews usually but this pissed me off.

I had an overall disappointing experience at Sonic. The food was pretty bland across the board. The…read moreGroovy Fries were overly greasy and over-fried, and the cheeseburger had almost no flavor. The chicken strips were decent, but not enough to make up for everything else. On the positive side, the banana milkshake and the half-and-half drink were both really good. The person taking our order was also very nice and pleasant, which I appreciated. However, the food took longer than expected, especially considering the place wasn't busy. One of the biggest letdowns was the kids' toy situation. My daughter was really excited to go for the Hello Kitty May collection, but they were still offering a March 2026 toy. After driving nearly 30 minutes, that was really frustrating and disappointing. Overall, while the drinks and service were good, the food quality and outdated kids' toys made this visit disappointing.

Their food is really very good, and their delivery time is always what they claim. Definitely…read moreordered from them several times.

Summertime- is the best time for ice creme and ice's, I think we can all agree, that really…read more"anytime" is the best time, but summer is just different. I like that there is a drive through so I can still stay in the AC of my car and order just as I would if I were inside the shop. Cherry Ice or lemon are my go too when watermelon is not available. Staff is always friendly and prices are okay for my budget, I don't come here everyday but a few times a month and I am never disappointed. I am also happy they are just down the street from my house. I will say that parents need to keep their kids from walking and jumping off the tables, it really isn't a playground and no one wants to sit at a table where kids are running around like that- but.... that's why I also do the drive through.

I am so disgusted by the Howell Ritas ice on rt 9. I went in to purchase 3 quarts of ices. The…read morefloors were so thick with stickiness you could hardly walk, this was the entire floor and not a days worth of filth, this was months of buildup, in addition there were 5 young people who clearly did not want to work they were all standing around not even acknowledging our presence. finally I got the attention of one young man who reluctantly scooped out one quart then disappeared and had to try to get another to do the other two. Hate to call out these young people, but what a disgrace and terribly poor management.

Had no choice but to give it one star. Sat on a long line at the drive in. When I got to order,…read morethey listed my favorite ice cream flavors as available. When I ordered it, they didn't have it. Didn't even have the donut I wanted. To add insult to injury, after not placing an order, I was stuck in the line with no exit. A truly frustrating experience.

One person in our party is highly allergic to gluten. We explained the medical issue to the person…read moreat the drive through and requested a new container of chocolate ice cream be open with a newly cleaned scoop to be used. We were told it was too much hassle to open a new container and they "don't have any clean scoops". In a time where we should be more sensitive to other people's medical issues we were shocked at the response we received. If that is the case then how do they expect to be able to serve people with other food allergies. Plus the level of customer service is something to be desired... Needless to say we will not be returning.

For years, I had come to Friendship Plaza, though I never took the chance to the go to Nagoya. I…read moregot the chance and I will say that the food perfectly represents the concept of friendship. Brand: 5/5 Nagoya is a Japanese restaurant located in Friendship Plaza in Howell Township. I do like the brush stroke of the logo, which shows well on the entrance sign and the leather-bound menu. Website: 3/5 I do like the first impressions that Nagoya's website gives you, with an image of the sushi and an option to select "Pick Up and Delivery," which leads you to their usage of the app MenuSifu. The gallery of images of the food do provide a glimpse into the establishment's cuisine. While a couple of the menu items had images, most of them did not. It should be noted that Nagoya has unusual time lapses in terms of when they are open or closed, which the Yelp description provides a better format for explaining it than the website does. Wait Time: 5/5 I experienced no delays or disruptions during the wait time. Ambiance: 5/5 This Japanese restaurant has the unique ambiance of having multicolored lights shown upon the glass walls, while the dimmed lights gave the interior a cool vibe. This includes the dark color of the tables and the seats, all of which felt comfortable. I can clearly see how this establishment would be used for celebrations. The well-spaced tables percolated throughout the large space. The music showcased Japanese Christmas songs throughout the establishment. Food: 4/5 I ordered the Alaskan Roll, which consists of salmon, cucumber, and avocado. The vegetables gave the special roll its sharp, distinct taste. Clearly, I can see how Alaska would have a major theme in the roll with the presence of salmon. The rice and the nori sheet did not stay, and the sushi rolls did fall apart, though I did think that the rice and the other ingredients had good texture. Service: 5/5 The staff managed to provide my order without any issues. Worth The Money?: 5/5 The Alaskan Roll perfectly represents the brand of Nagoya, as among its selection of unique sushi rolls. I personally suggest creating a more unique rolls, for I would be curious as to what they would taste like. Indeed, the website provides you with many other selections of Japanese cuisine. You can also expect to find your sushi roll well-tended despite the nori sheet and the wait time it took to make them. Throughout my meal, the ambiance greatly matched the experience. The service matched the food well, since the meal had the sushi roll, the wasabi, and the yellowtail available. Concerning the first impressions of Nagoya, I definitely did not expect the establishment to have the more upbeat ambiance compared to other Japanese restaurants I went to. I will say that it did give me a new experience, despite the website's presentation. As such, the ambiance never once tried my patience while awaiting my order. I can see how the staff managed to keep the establishment cared for. I will say that the Alaskan Roll and the experience overall managed to match the price and make it worth it. Rating: 5/5 Stars With an establishment like Nagoya, I see plenty of hope for improvement and it will continue to represent Friendship Plaza pleasantly. I would definitely consider Nagoya my second choice when searching for Japanese restaurants in the Howell Township area. Recommend To... Anyone wandering around the large Friendship Plaza if they go to the Shoprite there if they are looking to try Japanese cuisine.

Wow - this was a truly excellent sushi option when we were in Jackson. Great special rolls and very…read morereasonable lunch specials that even included some rolls normally considered special elsewhere. Please serve tea in a pot for those who want it. Also, the bubbles in the bubble tea were WAY overcooked to the point of exploding. Please either cook them correctly or don't serve it at all. Skip the drinks and go for the sushi! It was delicious, very generous, beautifully presented and very fresh.

Monique is such a wonderful employee. She is a breath of sunshine. She helps when she is needed…read more She is extremely hard working and ambitious. Her smile is a welcoming experience

I purchased a toasted buttered roll and a coffee from Quick Check, Route 9, Howell, NJ, just to be…read moreleft with an expensive, leather, vintage purse, drenched in an excessive amount of butter from the roll. My bag is ruined! After professionally corresponding with Quick Check's CS Dept., they offered me a refund for the roll & butter. Management has ignored my many requests' to have my bag cleaned or replaced. I am a disabled senior citizen, who frequented this establishment for many years. It seems that as long as you patronize them, they love you as a customer. If there's an issue, you simply do not matter. Should have been going to Wawa. Lesson learned.

Jive's Cafe is a pleasant surprise in an unassuming strip mall. Had it not been for the hype and…read morereviews, I would never even have known it was there. I was ready for a wait, but on a Saturday afternoon we were seated immediately. The ambiance and decor is really nice. The limited food menu offers some creative options. The vast variety of coffee drinks should satisfy most coffee-holics. The service was friendly and efficient. I ordered the BBQ Hot Honey Panini. It's not something I would normally go for, but it was one of the more creative sounding options. I was pleasantly surprised on how tasty it was. The honey and spiciness melded well as flavors. My husband ordered an omelet, which he was happy with.

Good ambiance, with vast options in coffee and food, Food…read morequality was good, room decoration was also great. The only issue is service is very unorganized from the moment you put your name down to when food is served, everything all mesh up and slow. It's possible that because was a Sunday they were busier than normal and not prepared so I will definitely give them another go soon