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.

Stopped by today with my granddaughter & her friend. we had such a great experience! The owner's…read morehusband was there, and he couldn't have been kinder. He went out of his way to offer us samples so we could try different flavors, and he was especially sweet with the kids. The frozen yogurt was delicious with tons of options, but honestly, the warm and welcoming service is what really stood out. You can tell they truly care about their customers. We'll definitely be coming back!

Definitely my new favorite frozen yogurt spot! While this is a relatively small spot, they have a…read moredecent amount of frozen yogurt flavors and a ton of toppings. So yummy! The area was also kept super clean and the interior is bright. The cashier was really friendly and let us know about their rewards program. They have a small seating area available as well. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Hazlet!

Stopped by 4/16/2026 after a day at the beach with my family -my youngest daughter, SIL, and…read moregranddaughters, and we are so happy we did. The ice cream was DELICIOUS! Tatiana was extremely welcoming and scooped out generous portions of their homemade ice cream. We met Jordan who makes the ice cream and he could not have been any nicer. The girls and my SIL had strawberry, my daughter had mango, and I had a scoop of banana & a scoop of pistachio. There was a pistachio in every spoonful! We cannot wait to return! And in the words of my 5 year old granddaughter, "This ice cream gets 5 stars!"

Last weekend the ice cream here was fresh & delicious! Nice & creamy!…read moreThe server was very pleasant. A definite go to spot!

Average ice cream place. Not a great variety and overall the place felt tired even on a summer…read moreFriday evening. Photos made it look nicer than it was. Ordered the dole whip and vanilla swirl, and cookies and cream with s'mores. Dole whip was too soft and left a waxy feel on the roof of my mouth. Couldn't taste the pineapple. $12.21. I would try another place next time.

Ryan's Homemade ice cream is very good! The ice cream is rich and creamy. I haven't tried a lot…read moreof flavors yet, but the best flavor I tried so far was cookies & cream. It was one of the best cookies & cream flavors I've had! It was packed with crushed Oreos! Their fudge based ice cream flavors are also very good. I prefer their fudge brownie over their fudge m&m flavor. The Somoa flavor is also very good. One flavor I don't recommend is Reese's Blast. There was barely any peanut butter or mix ins in it. The portions are generous and they are generous with toppings. The only disappointing part about this location is I wish they had a larger selection of flavors. I think they would be very busy if they had more flavors to choose from. The staff is very nice, and they let you sample. I recommend Ryan's Homemade Ice Cream in Hazlet!

Just great ice cream. Service is good. Love the flavors especially the chocolate coffee!read more

Probably the WORST system possible!…read more Longest line for mediocre ice cream . The quietest "i can help the next group over here.." as kids are screaming running in and out of the line with ice cream cones in hands. No system, from ordering to paying. There's like 4 "servers" trying their best while they have to remember what each group has as people are cutting and coming in the exit. Cross contamination of peanut ice cream dumped into the sprinkles some guy talking to everyone as he grabs gummies out of a tub with his hands. Bad. Oh. P.s Got the wrong order! Thanks Nicholas! Great system ya got! Real good... no management anywhere. .5 stars

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

Artisan ice cream done right. Expect to wait, expect things to run out and most importantly enjoy…read morethe fresh ice cream. Fridges stacked on freezers with ice cream pints to go, cakes and sandwiches. The swirls is a creamy surprise and the brown sugar cookie dough is a playful twist on a classic. the service is prompt for the volume and the value reminds you fresh ingredients cost more. Can't wait to return!

My kids and husband really liked the ice cream. They all said they all gave it 5 out 5 stars. They…read moreordered pistachio, Reese's, and blue raspberry. I couldn't order anything due to the overwhelming smell of cleaning products and milk mixed together. I just couldn't wait to get out of there. The staff were nice & they seemed to have a bunch of options. I wouldn't mind coming back one day. Maybe they could find a way to air out the place so the smell isn't so strong.

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

Cold stones ambiance feels cluttered with chairs twisted around and random decor places. When I…read morewalk in it can feel overwhelming because of the lack of space which isn't something the business can do about. But with more tables and chairs it's even worse. The food is good, being fresh and served well. The service here is well with few employees but greeting customers as they work.

Very good service I enjoyed my cookie minister and I found the atmosphere to be comforting and…read morewelcoming

Lighthouse Belford Review - 4/5 Stopped by for some soft…read moreserve and tried both a hurricane and a cone. The ice cream itself was very good, and the service was friendly and quick. The only downside is that the selection of flavors and options isn't very large. Still, a nice spot to grab a treat.

Reliable spot for a refreshing summer treat. Bright flavors that hit the spot. Tons of parking,…read morenice old school vibe.

This place has the most delicious homemade ices -nice environment right across the street you have…read morea gorgeous bay view. The young lady that took care of me very pleasant. Don't get to come down here often but when I do I make sure I get one of those delicious ices.

We just stopped here to grab some of their ice cream and they had a very impressive selection of…read moreflavors, including pumpkin, strawberry cheesecake and pistachio to name just a few. They charge by the scoop and the scoop is a fair size. We all enjoyed our first visit and we plan to return in the future. The staff was kind and fast service. They accepted a debit card and it's just window service.