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

Melba Ice Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lawrence Township, New Jersey

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

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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

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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

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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

Melba Ice Creamery - Strawberry buttermilk cheesecake (good!) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lawrence Township, New Jersey

WOW! My friends and I came here on a warm summer day last week and I was so pleased. The flavor options are unbelievable and I genuinely can't wait to come back. The staff are very kind, helpful, and offered us lots of samples knowing it was our first time. For the value, it is well worth it for some of the best ice cream I have had in the area. read more

Very fun place to get delicious ice cream. On summer nights there is a line but it is worth it.

Located in downtown Lawrenceville, this creamery is along a strip of food joints which makes it a perfect after dinner pit stop. Ice cream flavors are well varied with few vegan options thrown in and although some of the flavors seem to sweet I was pleasantly surprised by how well balanced it was 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

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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

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Cute spot!! The flavors are unique! The day we went it was buzzing with customers! Not cheap though. Bring your $$$! read more

Melba Ice Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lawrence Township, New Jersey

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

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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

Melba Ice Creamery - Ube Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lawrence Township, New Jersey

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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

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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

Melba Ice Creamery - Mango, pistachio, salted caramel, Turkish coffee DELISHHHHHHH - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lawrence Township, New Jersey

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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

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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

Melba Ice Creamery - Flight sampler - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lawrence Township, New Jersey

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I held off on writing this review for over a year. Last year, we visited when Melba was new, and I ordered an ice cream sundae made with the Purple Cow ice cream. The sundae itself was incredibly disappointing and almost gross, because the person who made it put way too much hot fudge in (yes, there is such a thing as too much hot fudge) and the Purple Cow flavor was not how I remembered it being. I couldn't finish it. I loved the old Purple Cow shop and I love Gingered Peach, so I didn't leave a negative review and I was willing to give them another chance. We gave them another chance today and all I can say is WOW! My tastebuds are blown away! I ordered a flight which included a scoop of the S'mores, Moon Rocks, Lemon Blueberry, and the Strawberry Buttermilk Cheesecake. The flavors were amazing and packed a punch. It's really hard to even pick a favorite because they were all so good. The only (minor) downside is that because the weather is hot, I had to kind of eat quickly, otherwise my ice cream would have turned to soup. The young lady who served us was friendly and helpful, and the store is similar but slightly more upscale on the inside than it was under the old owners. We enjoyed our ice cream out on the porch. Melba has more than redeemed itself in my book, and I look forward to our next visit! read more

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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Amazing ice cream! Fresh ingredients, unique flavors, great customer service, and the music was a hit. Great vibes for a nice summertime treat. Try the Butter Pecan!! read more

Their flavors are not just unique but truly delicious! I love the ingenuity for the new releases of flavors, and you can tell the owner's background in treats & baking. Absolutely delicious! read more

this vibes here are so darling cutie vintage :) the workers were nice and they let you try samples before buying. I got the lemon blueberry and peach cobbler flavors. peach cobbler was sooo good. especially if you're a fan of cheesecake. The lemon blueberry was yummy as well but the blueberry in my scoop was very overpowering, sweet, and icy. I probably would've liked it better if I got more of the lemon custard in the scoop. such a cute spot for ice cream with both classic and creative flavors. read more

fun flavors. a little dense but so yummy. employees are so sweet and helpful. its always busy cus it is rlly good. i wish there was a menu updated cus flavors change and i would rather know the options before i go lol but thats all! read more

AMAZING ICE CREAM. From a person that has tried over 100 places. This place is legit and gives Bent spoon, a run for its money

Ice cream is smooth, rich in flavor, and outstanding! Service is fabulous. I traveled an hour to splurge on Melba!

This place slaps! It's the bomb! All good! Every single bit of it! So good! Always fresh and creative. The line moves quick. Gluten free and vegan options! Try the fresh cookies or waffle cones with whatever ya get! read more

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

Melba Ice Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lawrence Township, New Jersey

I travel across country (from California to New Jersey) once a year to go to The Gingered Peach. On our last visit, a week ago, we discovered Melba Ice Cream (same owner as The Gingered Peach). The ice cream is by far the BEST ice cream I've had. The Lavender Honeycomb is the BOMB.com, and the Guava Cheesecake is not too far behind. If you're in Lawrence Township, NJ you MUST try Melba Ice Cream and The Gingered Peach. TRUST ME, YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!! read more

Outstanding! Arguably the best ice cream in New Jersey. Try the guava, the cherry, the salted caramel, or the honey lavender. The customer service is what really puts his place over the top. read more

Excellent ice cream. Great staff. You gotta try them. They have a trio ice cream tray that is fantastic.

A longtime customer of the Gingered Peach I usually end up with their baked goods in the am and miss out on Melba. But finally we were in town mid-afternoon and made it in the door. We each ordered a flight of scoops---and that was a lot of ice cream....neither of us could quite finish it all. My fave scoop was the dark cherry--it was exceptional both in taste and texture. Next up was an ice cream flavor I've never seen--I had it in bubble tea recently on the West Coast so it is sweeping the US...mango sticky rice. Great big pieces of mango really set this apart from any ice cream I've tasted. There were also scoops of guava and strawberry mixed with cheesecake and other flavors both quite sweet but not as strong flavor profiles as the first two. The finishing touch were the four waffle cone wedges in the shape of ice cream cones.....Jo Ann's love and creativity is in every bite. Great interior but we had to grab outdoor seats on a perfect weather day. Thrilled to see here second venture succeeding so well and now awaiting the GP 2 in Trenton. read more

Very friendly staff -- went above and beyond to understand the needs of the customer. Also great ice cream and good vibes! A large group of kids ages 6-10ish were ahead of me and I was surprised by how efficiently and easily their orders were handled. read more

Great variety and nice vibe but it is SO expensive and the vegan flavors all have nuts in them which is not good for people with allergies.

OBSESSED with this ice cream shop. The Icecream is so fresh and tastes homemade. My favorite is split decision and my husband loves the coconut. Everyone who works here is so friendly and moves quickly. Our favorite place to go! read more

OMgosh!! This is some of the best ice cream ever! Guava cheesecake is the best ice cream I've ever tasted. I want to come back for more! The service was great just as at the Gingered Peach, I saw some of the same staff. Cute decor and very clean. read more

Delicious ice cream, super friendly staff, delightful ambiance. Cute and clean looking, perfect for stopping after lunch/dinner or a break when you're walking your dogs! There were many seats outside as well. read more

Went the last day before they closed for the season. They were out of some things (understandable) but the girl behind the counter was awesome! Definitely will return when they reopen. Oh, and the ice cream was very good! read more

Amazing flavors! Super cool neighborhood ice cream shop! The quality of the ice cream is excellent. A few peach treats are available as well. Shop did an amazing job of keeping some nostalgia of The Purple Cow with a hipper, updated experience. Another place that puts Lawrenceville on the map as a foodie village! read more

I fell in love with Melba the first time I tried jumping Johnny's ice cream. A throw back to old fashion ice cream stores were everything was fresh. Can't wait for the new flavors as they roll out. also, love the seating so nice to sit outside on a summer evening and enjoy a little ice cream. read more

I got the moon rocks ice cream and it was delicious! It was perfectly sweet and creamy. The waffle cone tasted like a crunchy waffle and i loved it! Would definitely recommend! read more