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Absolutely love a flight, especially if it involves ice cream! This place is so cozy and cute with such unique flavors of fresh made ice cream. This past summer I have been on the lookout for the best ice cream in Mercer County and this place. Definitely takes the cake. The ice cream is soft creamy and fresh and they have such unique flavors as well as seasonal flavors. The ice cream flight is $12 for four scoops of ice cream, which I think is an amazing deal! There's indoor and outdoor seating, but depending on the time of day that you go, they are very busy. But they are in such a nice location that if you would like to grab ice cream and take a walk in the downtown Lawrenceville area you can.
I'm not an ice cream girlie - give me a warm cookie, flaky fried hand pie, or gooey cinnamon roll any day. But baby the peri 'pause had me catching the business end of a hot flash while I was running errands a while ago so I decided to finally check out Melba. Truth be told I was all but in before I spontaneously combusted at Shop Rite because they posted their newest flavor drop - Bay Leaf Stracciatella. I ADORE unique and savory ice cream flavors and had to taste it for myself. A woman on a mission, I didn't even think to ask for samples and just blurted out my order without seeing what else was on offer. Oops. Anyway I got 2 skewps on a delicate sugar cone (BTW, much like ICE, waffle cones should be abolished). It was delectable. Not at all sweet, the bitterness of the chocolate was very forward and the bay leaf was reminiscent of soup lmao. The texture was divine. I could be home legs splayed in the air conditioning right now. Instead I'm sitting outside behind Melba getting my entire life. You should too!
Mini aesthetic spot for late evening sweet treat. Very crowded with hyper sugar pumped kids but most are with parents who watch them. The lines got taken care of very quick. Wait time was not even up to 10 mins even tho they looked mad packed when I arrived. I got the: - Chocolate Chip Cookie(10/10) - Moon Rocks small shake(8.3/10) - Total price with taxes- $10.61 The servers Reece and (another Caucasian girl with colored hair who helped me record my vlog) were super helpful. Reece took time to ask how my day was going, what school I was going to and she cleaned the table outside for me to study. Debating if I'll be back tho. The crowd were too boujie for me ngl. Only spotted ~2 POC families hmm. Overall nice nice sweet treat spot.
My favorite kind of ice cream spots offered out-of-the-box flavors and this place is one of them!! They offer Ube, Black Sesame, Guava Cheesecake, and the one I got, Buttered Cornbread, Ice Creams! They also have some Vegan flavors and Gluten Free flavors. Something for everyone! They also have cookies if you have a crazy tooth that's sensitive to cold. I love this place! The service was nice. They looked a little tired but tgey still managed to smile. The place was super busy but they had seating outside, on the porch, and inside. It was super busy when I went but there was room for everyone. I love this place! Parking is weird but find a spot and enjoy! And, if you get there early enough, hit up The Gingered Peach next door for some other sweet treats!
I've been trying to get here almost since they opened. Their hours did not coincide with the few times I passed by on my way home from Princeton. Once, on a hot spring afternoon I purposely drove here within their open hours, but they were mysteriously closed. The stars aligned last night and we were able to sample after dining out nearby. My first impression was the lack of a dark chocolate choice. The one option in the case was grey colored as it was an Oreos flavor, that wasn't what I was looking for. The flavors were a bit unique, but I was at a loss as to which 2 flavors I could pair together. On a whim I decided on a strawberry buttermilk cheese cake and was pleased with it. A REAL strawberry flavor, almost like someone's homemade jam was throughout, along with veins of graham cracker crust. The buttermilk gave it extra cream flavor with a nice tang. I'd get again. My date chose the cornbread flavor, it's served with warm honey on the top. We both liked that a lot too. They do also offer vegan and more standard ice cream flavors as a sign indicated. Armed with the knowledge gained from this first trip, I have a few pairing ideas now and will likely be back. Interior wise it's the same feel as it's predecessor, maybe more seating now? I hear it can get very busy on weekends. Nice customer service
I've heard so many good things about this new local ice creamery I just had to come and try it out. The flavors weren't your average or basic, but they had those if you wanted them too. The ice cream was so good and they staff was extremely friendly, the owner even came out & served us herself. Inside was very clean and cute, with seated to the side to get sunlight along with outside seating as well. Very packed and busy which is a good indicator that their ice cream is very good. Can't wait to come back & try different ice cream options along with shakes & some of the baked goods.
This is a must visit ice cream shop, great for people of all ages! Another gem in Lawrenceville alongside The Gingered Peach, Melba's decor pays homage to the prior Purple Cow shop that preceded it, but brings its own flare and finesse to the ice cream game. They offer classic, old-school, innovative, and creative flavors with plenty of options for those who are vegan or lactose intolerant as well. Everything from the scoops, to sundaes, milkshakes, and flights are fairly priced. They also have an egg cream soda which makes their menu even more unique. Some flavors are staples on the menu while others are seasonal and or rotated. I highly recommend the Jumpin' Johnnie ice cream, but the staff is very generous in the attention they give you as a customer while you decide on which scoop or scoops you want. Samples are available as well as staff recommendations.
Went to Melba for an evening treat and it's such a cute ice cream shop! Definitely worth to check out. They have seating outside so it's nice for a nice summer evening. I had the guava cheesecake which was so good! The staff is really nice and helpful! Will definitely go back to try other things. They also have vegan options.
A gem and we're lucky to have this in our town. Today I tried the ube ice cream and I must say it's the best I've ever had! Ube is a Filipino flavor, it's made from purple yam from the Philippines. Previously I tried their Thai Iced Tea Soft Serve and Lavender Honeycomb, both delicious and unique flavors! I love the interior and the overall look of Melba, really feels like home.
The best place to go for a sweet treat in the summer! Melba has so many unique ice cream flavors to choose from it's hard to pick just one! The staff is great and let you sample as many flavors as you would like. My personal favorite is the mango sorbet and make sure to ask for the tajin on top! They also have new specials often and the day we came in it was Thai iced tea soft serve which was lovely. The interior has a retro feel to it and there are few tables to enjoy your ice cream inside.
I loved the variety of flavors they have. There are definitely some fun choices you don't see at every ice cream shop. And if you can't choose just one flavor, they offer an ice cream flight so you can try a few. Hungry for more NJ food finds? Follow @wonderwithlyss on Instagram & TikTok! read more
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Absolutely love a flight, especially if it involves ice cream! This place is so cozy and cute with such unique flavors of fresh made ice cream. This past summer I have been on the lookout for the best ice cream in Mercer County and this place. Definitely takes the cake. The ice cream is soft creamy and fresh and they have such unique flavors as well as seasonal flavors. The ice cream flight is $12 for four scoops of ice cream, which I think is an amazing deal! There's indoor and outdoor seating, but depending on the time of day that you go, they are very busy. But they are in such a nice location that if you would like to grab ice cream and take a walk in the downtown Lawrenceville area you can. read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
I'm not an ice cream girlie - give me a warm cookie, flaky fried hand pie, or gooey cinnamon roll any day. But baby the peri 'pause had me catching the business end of a hot flash while I was running errands a while ago so I decided to finally check out Melba. Truth be told I was all but in before I spontaneously combusted at Shop Rite because they posted their newest flavor drop - Bay Leaf Stracciatella. I ADORE unique and savory ice cream flavors and had to taste it for myself. A woman on a mission, I didn't even think to ask for samples and just blurted out my order without seeing what else was on offer. Oops. Anyway I got 2 skewps on a delicate sugar cone (BTW, much like ICE, waffle cones should be abolished). It was delectable. Not at all sweet, the bitterness of the chocolate was very forward and the bay leaf was reminiscent of soup lmao. The texture was divine. I could be home legs splayed in the air conditioning right now. Instead I'm sitting outside behind Melba getting my entire life. You should too! read more
Mini aesthetic spot for late evening sweet treat. Very crowded with hyper sugar pumped kids but most are with parents who watch them. The lines got taken care of very quick. Wait time was not even up to 10 mins even tho they looked mad packed when I arrived. I got the: - Chocolate Chip Cookie(10/10) - Moon Rocks small shake(8.3/10) - Total price with taxes- $10.61 The servers Reece and (another Caucasian girl with colored hair who helped me record my vlog) were super helpful. Reece took time to ask how my day was going, what school I was going to and she cleaned the table outside for me to study. Debating if I'll be back tho. The crowd were too boujie for me ngl. Only spotted ~2 POC families hmm. Overall nice nice sweet treat spot. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
My favorite kind of ice cream spots offered out-of-the-box flavors and this place is one of them!! They offer Ube, Black Sesame, Guava Cheesecake, and the one I got, Buttered Cornbread, Ice Creams! They also have some Vegan flavors and Gluten Free flavors. Something for everyone! They also have cookies if you have a crazy tooth that's sensitive to cold. I love this place! The service was nice. They looked a little tired but tgey still managed to smile. The place was super busy but they had seating outside, on the porch, and inside. It was super busy when I went but there was room for everyone. I love this place! Parking is weird but find a spot and enjoy! And, if you get there early enough, hit up The Gingered Peach next door for some other sweet treats! read more
I've been trying to get here almost since they opened. Their hours did not coincide with the few times I passed by on my way home from Princeton. Once, on a hot spring afternoon I purposely drove here within their open hours, but they were mysteriously closed. The stars aligned last night and we were able to sample after dining out nearby. My first impression was the lack of a dark chocolate choice. The one option in the case was grey colored as it was an Oreos flavor, that wasn't what I was looking for. The flavors were a bit unique, but I was at a loss as to which 2 flavors I could pair together. On a whim I decided on a strawberry buttermilk cheese cake and was pleased with it. A REAL strawberry flavor, almost like someone's homemade jam was throughout, along with veins of graham cracker crust. The buttermilk gave it extra cream flavor with a nice tang. I'd get again. My date chose the cornbread flavor, it's served with warm honey on the top. We both liked that a lot too. They do also offer vegan and more standard ice cream flavors as a sign indicated. Armed with the knowledge gained from this first trip, I have a few pairing ideas now and will likely be back. Interior wise it's the same feel as it's predecessor, maybe more seating now? I hear it can get very busy on weekends. Nice customer service read more
I've heard so many good things about this new local ice creamery I just had to come and try it out. The flavors weren't your average or basic, but they had those if you wanted them too. The ice cream was so good and they staff was extremely friendly, the owner even came out & served us herself. Inside was very clean and cute, with seated to the side to get sunlight along with outside seating as well. Very packed and busy which is a good indicator that their ice cream is very good. Can't wait to come back & try different ice cream options along with shakes & some of the baked goods. read more
This is a must visit ice cream shop, great for people of all ages! Another gem in Lawrenceville alongside The Gingered Peach, Melba's decor pays homage to the prior Purple Cow shop that preceded it, but brings its own flare and finesse to the ice cream game. They offer classic, old-school, innovative, and creative flavors with plenty of options for those who are vegan or lactose intolerant as well. Everything from the scoops, to sundaes, milkshakes, and flights are fairly priced. They also have an egg cream soda which makes their menu even more unique. Some flavors are staples on the menu while others are seasonal and or rotated. I highly recommend the Jumpin' Johnnie ice cream, but the staff is very generous in the attention they give you as a customer while you decide on which scoop or scoops you want. Samples are available as well as staff recommendations. read more
3 months ago
Went to Melba for an evening treat and it's such a cute ice cream shop! Definitely worth to check out. They have seating outside so it's nice for a nice summer evening. I had the guava cheesecake which was so good! The staff is really nice and helpful! Will definitely go back to try other things. They also have vegan options. read more
2 years ago
A gem and we're lucky to have this in our town. Today I tried the ube ice cream and I must say it's the best I've ever had! Ube is a Filipino flavor, it's made from purple yam from the Philippines. Previously I tried their Thai Iced Tea Soft Serve and Lavender Honeycomb, both delicious and unique flavors! I love the interior and the overall look of Melba, really feels like home. read more
1 year ago
Cute spot!! The flavors are unique! The day we went it was buzzing with customers! Not cheap though. Bring your $$$! read more
The best place to go for a sweet treat in the summer! Melba has so many unique ice cream flavors to choose from it's hard to pick just one! The staff is great and let you sample as many flavors as you would like. My personal favorite is the mango sorbet and make sure to ask for the tajin on top! They also have new specials often and the day we came in it was Thai iced tea soft serve which was lovely. The interior has a retro feel to it and there are few tables to enjoy your ice cream inside. read more
7 months ago
Ohhhhhhhh MYYYYYYYYYYY ice cream!! I could have easily had two floats. The quality of the ice cream here and the unique flavors are unmatched. There are so many choices but every option we got was to die for - literally! Will be back every time I am in this area. Service was great and ambiance is nice, with a small cute outdoor patio. read more
3 years ago
It's not a surprise that Melba is AMAZING! If you've been to gingered peach, you know the team turns out amazing treats. The vibe and ambiance of the space is adorable and you can tell alot of love & thought went into the decor. The old school dishes are also a really nice touch. The ice cream flavors are unique and delicious. I was lucky enough to try quite a few during their first week, but I think they pared down to two samples per visitor. So far - moon rocks, peach, and roasted pistachio have been my favorite flavors. Moon rocks is also SUPER delicious as a milkshake! read more
3 years ago
Sooo delicious!! I got a flight sampler of moon rocks, peach sherbet, mint chocolate chip and lucky charms. My favorite was moon rocks and lucky charms. I heard they have birthday cake now so I have to go back asap! The staff are nice and the owner was there, very nice! They own the gingered peach as well! Beautiful set up with a gorgeous picture window in the sitting area, very clean! Definitely recommend!! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Found this beautiful gem while visiting friends in Princeton!! It's adorable and the ice cream was AMAZING!!! The owner was the sweetest and the vibe in there is family friendly, cozy and just overall super cute! My friend goes here all the time and now I know why! If I lived here, I'd visit often too!! If you're in the neighborhood this place is a definite must! 10/10 recommend! read more
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Our favorite ice cream place of all time! We love the Gingered Peach, and all who own it and work there. Same goes for Melba! Service is always top-notch, ice cream always, well, creamy and delicious :) and super unique! Their rotating flavors allow you to try something different every time you go, which I love because my husband loves plain vanilla custard. A true staple and asset to downtown Lawrenceville! read more
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2685 Main St
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
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