Cookmans Creamery is always a must stop when we're in the area!! The staff are kind and always…read morewilling to let us sample before we make a decision on what to get! All the ice cream is delicious and it's hard to make a decision. The decor is very cool in here as well.

They had a good selection of regular and vegan ice cream. I had a single scoop which was the…read moreperfect size to satisfy my sweet tooth! I had enjoyed PB Monster and really enjoyed it.

I had a small cookies & cream in a cup, my standard ice cream order everywhere…read more This place is highly rated but for me it was average. The ice cream wasn't rich and creamy. And the cookies were ground into the ice cream instead of being chunks, my preference. The standout is the seating outdoor area. I came off-season but it's a covered space on the side of the shop. Ceiling fans blow a nice breeze and there are plenty of tables. The staff were efficient but nothing to write home about.

This feels like an old school ice cream shop in the best way. The kind of place that feels like it…read morehasn't changed much in decades, and they should probably spell it "shoppe" because I think that's how they did it back in the day. What do I mean by that? I'm not really sure. But the prices are right, they've got tons of flavors and options, you're served by some friendly teenagers, and there's an enormous outdoor seating area if you decide you don't want to walk the Asbury Park boardwalk with your cone (or cup or whatever). I love that they offer a small, medium, and large option for cups and cones, and that the large is only $7. There's also a "short shot" for $3.50, which is not just the size I want to give my kids so they don't overdose on sugar, but also the only size I want to eat myself as well. It's a single scoop of high quality ice cream, and it's perfect. I can also somehow get out of here with ice cream for my whole family for less than a single sundae in Brooklyn, and that's a beautiful thing. They've got dozens of flavors, but for me, it's all about the salted caramel pretzel. My wife is always trying to get me to split that and another flavor with her, but I don't need anything else. Keep your inferior chocolate whatever. Give me my short shot of salted caramel pretzel on a sunny summer day, and I'm a happy man.

Cute dessert spot in Asbury Park! My husband and I popped in for dessert one night and it…read moredefinitely fulfilled our cravings. The line moved quickly, and it wasn't too busy for a Saturday. There are tables inside, but you could take your sweet treat to go as well. They have a large selection of cookies, ice cream, and toppings. We made our own custom sandwich with cookies and cream cookies and cookie butter ice cream - so good! I'm sure we'll be back soon.

Great idea, average execution…read more The cookies are really good and are definitely the highlight. The ice cream itself is fine. The ice cream sandwiches are huge but also pretty much impossible to eat properly so you've got to go at them with a fork. Prices are crazy for what it is. Two ice cream sandwiches and a kids scoop of ice cream was over $25. I like their spirit but the results are lacking. Don't think I'll be back.

Love this little beautiful coffee shop right in the middle of downtown Asbury Park! Great coffee,…read moregreat vibe, and great food too A fun place to stop while browsing around Asbury PARK. Really great coffee! As soon as you step through the door, you're gonna love this place, charming, decorated beautifully in a very warm feeling inside. We came in to get a coffee to warm up on a cooler day and found ourselves ordering gelato and even a salad for lunch. The food here is really fresh! They really know how to make their coffees and tease as well. They have a really nice assortment of snacks and food. You can order while you're here. Very highly recommended if looking for a snack, a meal or a perfect cup of coffee while walking around downtown Asbury Park.

You know it's good when I forget to take pictures of the experience. We stopped here before a show…read moreat House of Independents and it was absolutely perfect. Delicious cocktails on their menu and plenty to choose from. Food was flavorful, warm, and fantastic. We plan on going here anytime we have a show now. Note: food ended at 6pm on a Friday. It says on one of their signs "late night bites" but they might've done away with that. I got the tomato & mozzarella panini ($14.) The bread has rosemary baked into it. It was easy to eat - not "too large" or hard bread that roughs up the roof of your mouth. It's the perfect insides to bread ratio. My bf got the chicken salad panini ($15) and THAT was amazing. The berries give it a sweet flavor. He was scooping what fell out of the sandwich with the chips it was that good. I recommend the Honey Boo cocktail if you like sweet flavors and bourbon. The Spicy Bee (I think that was it) was the perfect balance of pepper and orange. There's black & white movies playing on a screen in the corner which had me fascinated and I wish I knew what movie it was. The lighting is low and the decor makes you feel you might be sitting in a speakeasy. 2 drinks and 2 paninis came out to ~ $80 with tip, so it is pricey but it's worth it.

New favorite gelato place in nj!! Well I can't say I've explored gelato in nj much but this…read moredefinitely had a lasting impact on me Got a pistachio gelato and it was soo smooth and creamy, kinda reminded me of a matcha kit kat but a pistachio version Barista was super sweet and they had a cute black and white European diner vibe going on Support beach businesses off season!! I will definitely be back

Amici is an absolute gem. If you're looking for incredible coffee and authentic gelato just steps…read morefrom the beach, this is the place. The espresso is smooth, rich, and perfectly pulled every time -- whether you're grabbing a quick cappuccino or lingering over a latte. You can tell they care about quality. And the gelato? Unreal. Creamy, flavorful, and clearly made with real ingredients. Every flavor tastes vibrant and fresh -- from classic pistachio and stracciatella to whatever seasonal specials they're featuring. The vibe is cozy, relaxed, and welcoming -- perfect for a morning coffee run, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a sweet treat after dinner. The staff is always friendly and efficient, even when it's busy. Amici has officially become my go-to in Asbury Park. Five stars without hesitation.

Service was great and the ice cream was awesome! The line was the best! Little to no wait! Tried…read morethe Monkey something or other and the Chocolate Chip and both rich and smooth. Hoffman brand! Good quality! Nice big size for a single scoop and double only 1 more dollar and triple 1 more dollar than double. Im coming back... I walked past a 45 minute line wait form the Great auditorium and and then was back in then min. Ambiance ok but nice sitting area outside was beautiful. Yes only 12 flavors but tried something new and was not disappointed.

Hard to find ice cream parlor in the basement of a bed & breakfast. The s'mores flavor and the…read morechocolate marshmallow I got tasted great. Really great. But my boyfriend got chocolate peanut butter and it was rock hard frozen. And the scooper gave him a little bullshit nub of a scoop. And be blamed me for it and continues to do so because he said I pissed her off because I kept asking her if she thought the joint was creepy. I got charged full price for that nub too. And I'm STILL paying for it.

Enjoyed some sweet treats at Coney Waffle Ice Cream and Sweet Shop in their Asbury Park, NJ…read morelocation. The inside was decorated with very eccentric designs and bright colors that catch the eye. Ambiance rate 7/10. My boyfriend and I ordered... 1. Medium Cup of Ice cream: This included one scoop of "vanilla/peanut butter" ice cream, and "rich and famous (Vanilla Ice Cream, chunks of brownie, Cookie Dough & Chocolate Swirl)." I also added peanut butter sauce and cookie dough bites. Both ice cream flavors had good flavor to them, and it had a generous amount of toppings. Rate 8.5/10. 2. The Coney Waffle: This included 3 scoops of ice cream in their signature coney waffle cone shaped into a taco. It had a scoop of cannoli, "rich and famous," and "the king (peanut butter banana)." Each ice cream flavor was yummy. However, the waffle cone was mediocre. Rate 8/10. 3. Red Velvet Cookie: This half pound cookie had a super sweet chocolate flavor to it, not so much red velvet. However, it was still good to eat. Rate 7/10. The staff were friendly and the service was quick. Overall, this dessert shop on the boardwalk is a good place to check out if you're in the area!

If I miraculously have any room left over after gorging myself at a nearby Asbury restaurant, this…read moreis always a stop. The ice cream is delicious, the flavors offered are varied/unique, and the additional products are excellent too. I'm very much a cup person when it comes to ice cream (I don't like the experience being marred by constant vigilance/paranoia over whether the ice cream is about to melt from the cone to my paw), but this is the one place I'm willing to go with the cone, both for superficial optics and because they're genuinely tasty. I had a Hawaiian Punch-flavored cone a few years ago I still think about from time to time. I stopped by this past Saturday afternoon with the Millennial Chum, on a toasty summer day that was absolutely teeming with people all over the beach and boardwalk. If you'd asked me to guess beforehand, I would have estimated this place would have a line out the door, but we got lucky - I'd say there were maybe three or four people in front of us, and (this part isn't luck) the line moved very quickly and efficiently. While we waited the two minutes or so to order, I gave the merch section to the side a hard look - there are some VERY legit-looking hoodies for sale that are only about $30 or $35 and would easily retail for twice that at a different establishment. I might come back for one. On this particular day, I went with a small cup (two scoops) of the birthday cake ice cream, and I THINK something Oreo/cookie related, which unfortunately I can't definitively confirm because it's conveniently hidden on top of the birthday cake in the accompanying picture. Both were excellent. I've mentioned this many times in prior ice cream reviews, but as long as it's a decent flavor and it's not freezer burned, it's hard for me to give anything other than a full-throated endorsement of it. The servings are huge too - the small is not particularly small, and the much better-behaved Millennial Chum actually went with a kiddie cup in the end. Definitely worth a stop if you have the time and appetite.

Whoever said that "ice cream" was a Summer thing probably never had one!…read more After a long search for an open location last weekend at the Jersey shore, we were thrilled to find Courtney's. Not only we found an open shop on that dreary and rainy Saturday, but a wonderful place to hang out with friends. As we entered, we were warmly greeted by Courtney herself and her faithful "helper" Sunshine . The shop had a very cozy feeling with beautiful "beach life" decor but also a very welcoming Christmas scenery . Courtney's had a great menu variety, including favorites like a hot fudge sundae with a perfectly crisp and warm brownie and the classic banana split. Their milkshakes are a must-try. But if you are there for the vibe and to meet with friends, make sure to knock out some Christmas shopping with Courtney's funky candles as gifts or bring a pie home, so you don't show up empty-handed to your next holiday party .

Great ice cream! We got Rocky road on a waffle cone and coco loco which is coconut flavor with…read morecoconut and chocolate pieces. the waffle cone was slightly stale but nothing really to care much for. They also have vegan ice cream for those that want. service was good and it was a cute ambiance.

The GOAT spot for ice cream on the Jersey Shore. Their milkshakes are next level, like, nectar of…read morethe gods level. Besides using their high-quality homemade ice cream, they add their signature "milkshake milk" (yes, that is a thing here), and the results are creamy, rich goodness in every sip. My go-to is the Java Jolt--coffee ice cream with rich chocolate chunks. It's basically a meal for me, with the right balance of sugar, cream and coffee to rival my dessert dreams. Now, no matter when you go, there is typically a line because Cone Zone is in demand! But the staff are fast, friendly and know how to keep things moving. There are a few quarter machines inside, so bring some change, especially for the kiddos. And there is a freezer stocked with take-home treats for your loved ones (my mom MUST have a Cone Zone ice cream cake for her birthday), including doggy treats! Jersey Shore visitors--don't miss out. You need this ice cream in your life.

Underrated, you don't see a lot of press for this spot. Hard or soft serve, your ice cream will…read morehit the spot. Fairly priced.

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