BEST ICE CREAM I'VE EVER HAD HANDS DOWN. Must I say more? The cotton candy ice cream here is legendary, the flavor when you take your first bite just rushes to your taste buds...the conflict the the blue and pink cotton candy just goes so well, as well as they have these chunks of sprinkles of some sort layered within the ice cream that gives it such a unique texture!!! Every flavor here shoots out and tastes like the real thing, we got s'mores which was delicious. And I got a nutter butter flavor that was layered with chunks of cracker and peanut butter it tasted legit like the real thing. Everything just is so fresh and delicious. Also check out their homemade cones! So so good the salted one I had every bite it had that nice sea salt after taste so good. read more

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I love Skipper Dipper!! When visiting LBI, my family likes to visit Skipper Dipper at least twice. There are vegan options which we love! It's so hard to find good vegan ice cream. They have so many flavors of both soft serve and hard ice cream. My personal favorite is definitely the soft serve cranberry. It's so tasty!! They also do a punch card system. I believe it's 10 punches and you get a free ice cream. That is definitely worth it for my family of 5. I would definitely check this place out if I were you! Our visits to LBI wouldn't be complete without it. And don't let the long line scare you away! It moves quickly. read more

What a fun place to enjoy the best ice cream! Who cares if they're $8! Just spend the money and be happy because life is on short! You could be dead tomorrow! read more

Skipper Dipper - Good lord their java chip is out of this world - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Long Beach Township, New Jersey

Skipper Dipper has always been a regular stop for me when in LBI because of the number of options, with even some for us non-dairy folk. Whatever I get is always fresh. There are long lines during peak season, but rarely a very long wait because the staff are consistently efficient - and friendly! I've been getting ice cream cakes in recent years for birthdays and get rave reviews about the quality of the ice cream in the cake. read more

This place pulls us in like a magnetic force anytime we're on LBI - regardless of if it's anywhere in our route or not. Heading to Barnegat lighthouse? Must get skipper dipper. Quick trip to ship bottom! Must get skipper dipper. Every. Single. Time. Don't be intimidated by the line - this place is the fastest most efficient ice cream shop in the world. I said it. And they are always smiling. My favorite is chocolate chip cookie in a waffle cone. It's life changing in the best of ways. read more

Good ice cream, but not worth the wait in line. It's just as good as the mom pop ice cream without the wait

We stopped by here for an ice cream fix on our way out of LBI, and were glad we did. We had the chocolate chip cookie ice cream with chocolate sprinkles, and a pineapple Dole whip. We got kiddy cup sizes and they were both two nice scoops. Delicious! Took a picture with Skipper Dipper as well!! read more

Skipper Dipper - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Long Beach Township, New Jersey

My first ever experience at this place and I wasn't disappointed. The line was wrapped around the building but they had employees come out and take orders ahead of time. I got a regular and it really was too big I saved half for later. The smell of the fresh cones being made is what really got me will definitely be back read more

Skipper Dipper - Waffle cones and milkshakes - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Long Beach Township, New Jersey

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Very fun place to come while at the beach. More about the experience than the ice cream. Long lines but well worth the wait. Check in out while in LBI! read more

First discovered this place while working nearby. As ice cream stories usally go, i always stuck with what we knew as kids which was harvey cedars ice cream and dairy queen. Traditions die hard but glad my boss treated us to ice cream here because i became a huge devotee. What they do best: soft service. I am a soft serve die hard. I need a certain texture, soft but not melting so quickly you cant savor slowly, and it must be able to hold some sprinkles. I love vanilla soft serve with rainbow sprinkles, it delights my palate simply without too much sweetness, and must say not sure why, some sprinkles are so so good and other just taste stale or sugary Big dipper sprinkles are perfect. their ice cream soft serve is my 1st choice on lbi. Just wish they had cherry dip, but this is a hard sell in 2021. I also got a chance to sample peanut butter vanilla swirl and although their hard ice cream is not homemade, this flavor tasted so, and i will defintely come back to try some of this. Overall, Staff is pleasant, young eager kids who just want to make you enjoy the experience and i felt that. Love that they are open until 11pm when everything in surf city closes at 8 ( thanks covid) Big dipper is my favorite place on lbi for ice cream after 30 or so years, and out of the parlors on the island ( i dont even want to guess the number) that speaks gallons:) Another yelp review for my mainland choice but cant wait to come back here soon...... like tomorrow :) read more

In the summer expect a long wait and line but is worth it, if you are visiting the island. So many choices and their ice cream is amazing. They have a gluten free menu and also gluten free cones!! read more

My favorite ice cream at LBI. Choices galore, including specialty cones like the fresh made waffle cone/bowls and salty pretzel cone. Don't forget made to order mixed in soft serve and great selection of scoops. Portions are generous and fresh! Can't go wrong! Crazy busy in the summer months, but the cheerful staff keep things moving. read more

There is a line to get in because the place is 100% legit. Don't let the line scare you off, this place runs like a Swiss watch. Servers come out to the folks on line and things move very quickly. The ice cream is terrific! We've also ordered ice cream cakes from them that were out of this world! read more

Sooo many delicious flavors! Super friendly service and great for couples or the whole family!! Awesome treat with true homemade taste. Fresh cones made in house! Go!!! read more

BEST ICE CREAM IN LONG BEACH ISLAND! Massive servings for even the smallest size! All the workers are so incredibly nice and efficient.

Incredible ice scream and a family tradition for decades. Love the owner and the t-shirts and this core part of the LBI experience.

WOW! This place is absolutely incredible. I went at night before the summer season had even started, and they have still had a line out the door. Even so, the staff was working hard and moving so quickly, the line went by real fast- I could have used some MORE time to decide what I wanted. Their menu is so extensive: tons of flavors, soft serve, shakes, floats, ice cream sandwiches, toppings, and even cone variety! They have non dairy options too, but the coconut milk soft serve was kinda meh; I liked the nondairy pineapple one better but not if you want 'plain.' This is the BEST ICE CREAM on Long Beach Island, and you're selling yourself short if you don't give it a try. read more

Skipper Dipper - Cotton Candy Soft Serve (size: kiddie, but in a regular size cup) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Long Beach Township, New Jersey

Don't let the lines discourage you - this is a well oiled operation that gets customers in and out quickly while being friendly and upbeat. There is a dizzying amount of flavors (including customizable soft serve, oat milk, and Dole Whip options) and toppings, and the portions are quite generous. If you want homemade hard ice cream, you might be a little disappointed (to their defense, with the volume of customers they serve, it would be a massive undertaking). However, if you want a great experience and refreshing ice cream from an LBI institution, this is a must-stop. read more

THE. BEST. ICE. CREAM. EVER. I have been coming to this place since I was little, and even before that my mother's family have been coming down to the shore for 30+ years. I have never tasted better. The quality is amazing and they give you so much. I order a kiddie size and it would be a medium/large anywhere else. It is relatively inexpensive for the quantity of ice cream you receive. The line is very long at night but it moves quickly and is frankly worth the wait. They have a of variety of soft and hard ice cream flavors. I was not pay for this review. read more

By far the best ice cream on the island! And reasonably priced!

BEST place for ice cream on the island, hands down! Portions are almost obscene, hot fudge is thick and rich and delicious, and our server even explained that he didn't "cheat" on the hot fudge, HE MADE A CRATER yes he did!!! My scoops of mint chocolate chip and salted caramel surrounded a crevasse of hot fudge. So so good. And the price is RIGHT. Don't go anywhere else. read more

Skipper Dipper is a very successful ice cream place in a great location right on the boulevard on LBI, across the street from the ACME. I have gone there so many times. Their ice cream really is good, and one reason I like it is because they have lots of turnover. It does not sit and get stale. It has an upbeat atmosphere. I like their wheelchair accessible ramp. The only thing is that they are insanely busy throughout the summer. It gets just so busy that it becomes not worth it to wait on the line. Keep in mind that they have an efficient system to manage the crowds, but I still wonder what else they could do. Why don't they expand? At that rate, I often just go home and eat the ice cream from my freezer than pay the upgrade to eat it out there. Call me silly, but I don't like paying extra money and waiting on line for a long while for a convenience service. I also do not understand why they were closing in the middle of locals' summer, and especially closing on a weekend when temperatures were in the 90's. Strange! But I am sure they have their reasons. read more

Skipper Dipper - Why are they closing when it's 90 degrees outside? VERY STRANGE BUSINESS DECISION!!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Long Beach Township, New Jersey

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Our favorite among the many LBI ice creams shops. Despite the long lines, they have a great system and the servers are extremely friendly and helpful. Whether you like soft serve, regular ice cream or an assortment of sundaes, shakes, floats, whatever, you won't be disappointed. read more

Cute place good, service long line, ice cream was good, and had lots of fun flavors. Open kinda late which was nice.

I remember as a young child living on LBI year round (maybe 4-7 years old) and walking to Skipper Dipper with my mother so my memories are very fond of this place. I always thought the name was cool/unique too. LOVE their ice cream but be aware it can get PACKED!!!!! read more

Doesn't even really need a review. Just great ice cream and great ambiance: forget the calories and just get some. Best thing on a hot summer day! read more

Skipper Dipper - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Long Beach Township, New Jersey

Arrive people very nice and ice cream looks great but unfortunately is tasteless. Maybe that's why they have so many items to doctor it up. If you're a true ice cream lover try Kohrs read more

For our annual trip to LBI, we decided to hit as many of the "hot spots" for ice cream as we could.  Skipper Dipper was definitely one of our 2 favorites.  The servers were all friendly and efficient. They take your order as you wait and one employee handles everything for you. The only drawback is I'm not sure if you could ask for a sample while you're waiting outside. However, the line was down the stairs and to the curb and yet we only waited 20 minutes until we were seated with our cones. The ice cream was amazing. Death by Chocolate was awesome, as was S'mores, coconut, moosetracks and chocolate chip cookie. read more

This is hands down the best ice cream place on the island. They have a large menu with many different options for everyone, I have been coming here for years and have never been unsatisfied. The staff is super friendly and works efficiently despite the long lines, the wait time is super quick. Overall fantastic place and definitely a staple if you're looking to get ice cream on the island! read more

One word : PHENOMENAL ice cream is so tasty and toppings are endless, I don't mind riding my Bicycle 4 Miles to get my tasty delight read more

The place is great itself and has great ice cream but please stop allowing dogs on the property. We found a table to ourselves and were the first ones there and these "karens " sat by us without saying anything with two dogs barking as loud as they could and jumping on the tables while I was eating my food!!!!!!! Also these stupid kids were playing with the flags hanging off of the building! I get the staff can't control this but please implement a rule where dogs aren't allowed in the seating area. Also the lady was screaming at her dogs the whole time and more dogs kept showing up making all the dogs bark like crazy. Multiple families including mine had to move away to other tables . read more

Very good ice cream and great options to choose from they have good prices and service.

HERE AT LEAST 2x/ WEEK in Summertime! 45years strong! Great ice cream, great service, great memories! THE Ice Cream Go To on LBI!

The nicest people/customer service! The BEST ice cream! 10/10 would recommend! Cute outdoor seating is a plus!

We called at the last minute for an ice cream cake with customization and not only did Skipper Dipper come through, but they upgraded us to the celebration pack!! All star service, absolutely delicious ice cream cake. Can't be beat. Thank you so much read more

Skipper Dipper - Upgrade to the celebration pack - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Long Beach Township, New Jersey

Such a good place. They had a great way of dealing with the long lines too (by sending "servers" to take your order so you're not waiting longer than you have to). We always come here when we're in LBI. read more

Excellent ice cream! There is a reason why the line here is always so long. It's the best ice cream I've had on LBI. Skipper Dipper definitely fulfilled my ice cream craving. They offer a wide variety of classic and unique flavors for both hard and soft serve. I opted for a kiddie size CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE flavor on a wafer cone. The portion says single scope but it was more like a double for me. The ice cream was creamy and delicious and tasted like a real chocolate chip cookie. What also sets them apart are all the soft serve flavors. My sister got the raspberry soft serve topped with choco chips. She also enjoyed it. It was perfect for an after dinner treat. Also the line might scare you but they have an efficient system where a serve will come to you on line and take your order. She then brought the ice cream to you on line. You then you go up front and pay. The are a few tables and benches outside to devour your ice cream. If you are in LBI, this place is a must. read more

Ice cream shop located in North Beach Haven that has become my family's go-to place over the years. Although there is always a line, the employees come out to the line to take your order to keep things moving. They have plenty of flavors of hard ice cream and soft serve. And they have vegan ice cream! A big plus of this place is that they have outdoor seating. Prices are extremely reasonable and they give out punch cards. I got a brownie sundae with cookies and cream ice cream, delicious. Sizes are very generous! read more

Skipper Dipper - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Long Beach Township, New Jersey

(4.25 Stars) Now in its 40th year of operation, Skipper Dipper is a local institution for good reason; they do so much right. Open only on weekends during the shore season, even an unseasonably cool and rainy mid-May night found them crowded. Their staff is fast, efficient and very friendly, so the lines do move quickly. Fortunately, their product is worth the wait. Skipper Dipper has ice cream covered from all angles: over two dozen flavors of scooped (hard) ice cream, frozen yogurt, soy milk, soft serve (including Dole Whip pineapple and coconut milk), dozens of hand-mixed soft serve flavors and enough sauces, syrups, sprinkles, hard shells, and candy and cereal toppings to please everyone. Cups or two choices of cone add to the choices. For the chronically indecisive both samples and patience are provided generously. Of course with so many frozen dessert choices, sundaes, shakes, malts, floats and ice cream sodas are made to order. I found the Skipper Dipper ice cream to be at a very acceptable mid-range between generic and premium grades. Their ice cream has a pleasant creaminess and mouth-feel without being decadently rich. The three scoops in my cup were Death By Chocolate, Salted Caramel and Vanilla Peanut Butter-- each was very good, but the Salted Caramel was overshadowed by the others. Death By Chocolate was my favorite of the three. At $4.15 for two generous scoops or $5.35 for three their basic ice cream was neither inexpensive nor expensive. Most sundaes cost only a little more and the add-in's are either .50 or .75 each. Skipper Dipper is a fun stop for people of all ages, and that is reflected in their lines. Frankly, I'm not sure that any eatery on LBI which doesn't attract a crowd on an in-season weekend evening wouldn't raise some suspicion. In the case of Skipper Dipper, the wait is worth it. read more

Simply great! One of the most efficient ice cream shops I've been too. They are almost always bust but get you out quickly. I Recommend the salted caramel with a pretzel cone! read more