Great little shop on the corner. Great choice in flavors. I…read moreget a medium and its the perfect amount on a Hot Summer day!

This ice cream shop is so kitschy and cute. It's a 1950's style ice cream parlor with seating both…read moreinside and out. We just didn't sit outside because of the country music they were playing. The owners are friendly and accommodating. I ordered the last of the Mallomar ice cream which had marshmallows, chocolate and cookie pieces (just like the cookies). It was a unique, delicious flavor which I always appreciate. For a small, you can choose 2 flavors/2 scoops, so I also asked for a mocha/coffee chip flavor which was good too. This is our go-to ice cream shop when we're in town with a good selection and fair prices.

Nicholas creamery has the best ice cream in New Jersey.tastes just like milk.Very delicious.read more

Delicious, fresh ice cream right on First Ave! Clean and spacious interior with super friendly and…read morehelpful staff! They kindly allowed us to try a few samples before picking our flavor. So far I've had the vanilla, bourbon chocolate and the mint chocolate chip, all of which were amazing! I can't wait to continue to support this ice cream shop in the summer

We came here recently for ice cream on a relatively warm day. The place was empty but it's the off…read moreseason at the Jersey Shore. I really wanted italian ice or a gelati but even though it's listed on the menu - they dont carry it after Labor Day. I ended up getting the soft serve in a cup - which came out half melted honestly. My husband got the brownie sundae but the brownie was rock solid. Hard ice cream flavors were ok. Maybe it's different in season but this place wasn't too memorable.

Sea Bright (NJ), a small town tucked between Shrewsbury River and Atlantic Ocean on the Jersey…read moreShore. Yes there are more popular towns on the Jersey Shore. But this town has Gracie & The Dudes (1062 Ocean Ave Sea Bright, NJ). Plus, one of the better Thai Food joints (Moo Yai Thai, next door) in NJ. There is something about small-town home-made ice cream by the shore. It always seems creamier and more authentic. The Espresso Coffee flavored ice-cream packs a punch (It will wake you up). Banana with chips is another winner. I had Chocolate with Cherry (really amazing). I would rather have ice cream at Gracie & The Dudes than some fancy place in a big town. Let me correct that, ideally, I would have the Thai Food (just counter service and take out) at Moo Yai Thai and then go for the ice next door.

I've been going here for years...and I'll continue to go for years…read more.. Their regular flavors are always on point and amazing and their specials, featured flavors and rotating flavors are all beyond description. They're the nicest people, and they hire really good people to work there... I'm always happy to support a place like this. P.S. My recommendations are to try the peanut butter swirl and the Jersey shore

Elvis ice cream was delicious and once again I am a regular visitor to my favorite ice cream parlor.read more

Un YUMM! Lovely experience. We had a flight. The goat cheese one was exceptional. Kind of like a…read morecheesecake! Will be back! This is the spot all year long, expect a line button moves fast and really nice service

I just love this ice cream shop! Everything is freshly made and their flavors are so creative. I am…read morefrom Staten island and I wish there's a spot here. Everytime I visit my friend and her family in NJ, I try my best to stop by here everytime lol! A tip for you, plan an extra time for your schedule, the lines usually long but it's so worth it!

We came by in Long Branch for some ice cream and it was amazing. It's In a big strip mall with…read moreplenty of parking. Their ice cream was insanely good. We ordered the Apple Pie something..... It was outstanding! We were all in heaven - it was incredible! ( sorry couldn't wait to take a picture- I had to taste first!) I love that we could order a pint size besides regular cup sizes. I also saw some other flavors that sounded amazing. We will definitely be back again soon to try many more flavors when we can! Enjoy

I came back here and ordered a flight this time. It came with four ice cream varieties and a…read morewaffle cone. The waffle cone was tasty and came out fresh while also having a nice crunch. Each flavor of ice cream was also divided where no touching of flavors was done, which was a great idea. The four flavors I had are below. Brown Sugar Cookie Dough - This was better than I remember, and I enjoyed the actual brown sugar ice cream better this time. Key Lime Pie - This was alright. The crumbs were too soft, and the actual lime ice cream overpowered that. Porta - This was a porta ricotta and virgin olive oil sweet cream ice cream. This was solid but could not really taste the olive oil and ricotta presence. It tasted ever so slightly, but the sweet cream flavor was good. Pistachio - This was my favorite flavor tried of the day. I liked the pistachio pieces and the actual cream, which was very fulfilling.

Solid, solid ice cream located RIGHT ON the highway…read more After hitting up the beach on a Saturday afternoon, the sweltering, hot temps called for us to go grab some sweeeet ol' ice cream and, fortunately, Polar Bear was only a few minutes from the beach that we were coming from. We arrived at around 3:30 PM and there was barely a soul here, although there were customers puling off the highway every once in a while to make a purchase. Polar Bear is a strictly outdoor ice cream establishment, meaning they have a few benches to their side, but there is no indoor seating area for customers. The ice cream shop has pictures of ice cream and multiple menus plastered everywhere on their windows, so it's a bit overwhelming when you walk up to them, but they basically serve hard ice cream, soft serve, sundaes, shakes and Italian ices. If you're lost and not sure of what to order, feel free to ask them what their best selling flavors are (LIKE THE DEER IN HEADLIGHTS THAT WE WERE). They told us that their most popular ice creams were the hard Black Raspberry and Banana soft serve, so we ordered each on a small cone to themselves. Verdict??? Personally, I liked the Banana soft serve more. It DEFINITELY was banana, based on the taste, and it was very refreshing. Honestly, I'm not a huge banana ice cream fan, but this was really good. As for the Black Raspberry, it was solid, but I felt that it needed to be jussssst a tad sweeter because I didn't think I could taste it all that well. I will say that the serving sizes of the ice creams were huuuuuge, so it was nice to feel like we got our money's worth on the small cones. Also, if you've got kids with you (like us), you can ask for a free cone to split some of the ice cream onto multiple cones, which we do alll of the time everywhere. Definitely a nice little ice cream shop and I love that it's located right off the highway on State Route 36, so if you're traveling in the area, you don't have to go far because all you have to do is literally pull over and park.

This spot is great and as a lot of classic options with new flavors. I had a waffle cone with…read morecoconut chocolate and caramel. SO GOOD. perfect when you're leaving the beach or before you get to the beach. It's a chill spot, the front of the space is in direct sun, however behind the building is where the shade is and you'll see people eating their ice cream in the back. Service was great, honestly we thought we were going to pay a lot more and ended up just giving extra tip. Highly recommend this spot.

Despite the appearance, I was pleasantly surprised by this ice cream place! I happened to be in the…read morearea and decided to grab a small cone to enjoy on my long drive home. This is the kind of ice cream place I would enjoy taking guests to. A very wide selection of unique flavors (that also seemed to be very generous with add-ins), offers soft serve, frozen yogurt. and hard ice cream, as well as sherbet. The toppings menu is also extensive allowing for tons of customization so everyone can leave happy. Needless to say, when I walked in, I had to ask for some extra time just to take in all my options! The interior is optimized for take-out ice cream, both in the way the queue is setup (using freezers filled with take home pints and treats), but also with the limited seating both inside and outside. Be prepared to enjoy your dessert in your car during a nice summer day. Prices were very fair and I thought the flavors had good taste, though some were tastier than others (so be sure to ask for a sample if you're between options. I tried one that was a bit more artificial than I prefer.) The man who served me during my visit seemed agitated and perhaps overwhelmed so I won't take points off for what seemed like a bad day. Overall would recommend giving them a shot

NJ peach (in season) for the win! Creamy, great mouthfeel, bright flavors, not overly sweet-really…read moregood.

It's not a complete beach day without getting an Italian ice! Strollo's Lighthouse has been a…read moreJersey Shore staple for over four decades. The main selling point is their homemade Italian ice, but they also offer soft serve ice cream, shakes, hurricanes, root beer floats, and sundaes. What sets their product apart is the fact that they pioneered the concept of dispensing Italian ice through a soft-serve machine. This allows them to produce a consistent, quality product that could be made much faster compared to using the old scoop method. They have your classic flavors like vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry as well as a variety of fruity flavors like cherry and mango. They keep staple ones throughout the year, and rotate seasonal ones weekly. The Long Branch location is conveniently located right across from the Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park. The parking lot is tight. There's plenty of tables outside to enjoy your treats. They are CASH ONLY, but have an ATM machine. Lines can be long, but the employees work quickly and efficiently to keep things moving. We got the Pistachio Italian ice in a small cup ($4.75). Portion size was generous for a small! The flavor was nutty, earthy, and had a hint of sweetness. The texture of the ice was smooth and light. A refreshing treat to cool you down during a heat wave!

It's always such a treat while in Long Branch and they give you so much ice cream that I can never…read morefinish.