33 Best Ice Cream Shops near Atlantic Highlands

“Me and my family love this place. I get that fatboy excitement when I see a Nicholas Creamery text come in, telling about what new flavor is in. Italian rainbow cookie, cannoli, and pineapple cake being my favorites in that order. However, as of late my pints have been light. Last time it was my cannoli pint, nowhere near full. Ok, 1 time no big deal. Their scoops are almost always healthy. Then today again. My favorite, Italian rainbow cookie is back. So, I got 2 pints. They got them from the back. I didnt check just rushed home so it wouldn't melt and so me and my family could enjoy. Again, nowhere near full. 😑 I feel cheated. Check the pics. That said, I'll still be back“

“The best vegan, gluten free ice cream and baked goods in NJ! It’s a safe space for a child or person with allergies to sit and eat a delicious treat. Every one will enjoy the ice cream!!! The owners are always friendly and welcoming.“

“Their homemade soft serve is amazing. I love the pumpkin and banana flavors!“

“Mr. Brainfreez Was a Hit!
Mr. Brainfreez had all the classics — soft serve, Italian ice, ice cream sandwiches, and bars — something for everyone to enjoy! He was incredibly polite and patient with the students, making the whole experience smooth and fun.

He helped turn a special occasion into an even more memorable one for our students, and you could tell he genuinely cared about creating a positive experience.

Highly recommend catching this ice cream truck if it rolls through your neighborhood — it’s a treat in every way!“

“Overall, great ice cream. One of us had a brown sugar dough flavor that was great. The other had Peanut Butter Palooza (sp) mixed with plain chocolate. The plain chocolate was bland and not very chocolatey. Service at Tinton Falls was quick and friendly.“

“Great experience!“

“Great customer service at the Red Bank location! Delicious flavors for all tastes.“

“WATCH OUT !! This Ritas is addicting!! lol I love the Gelati thats my favorite...Vicky the owner is a very hard worker at keeping it clean and always serving with a huge smile..BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY........Please check this location out ..“

“Very simply the ice cream is excellent. The atmosphere is great. The service is good although it does sometimes get very crowded and you have to wait online but it’s well worth the wait some of the best ice cream I’ve had in a long time and I’ve eaten a lot of ice cream.“

“These Frozen delicases are clearly a quality product. They are refreshing, and full of flavor. There are many varieties to choose from; one is sure to hit the spot no matter what mood you're in. Treat yourself once; and you'll be back for more!“

“Great ices and friendly service. I've been hooked since they opened in Hazlet.“

“We loved it. Perfect after a day at the beach 🏖 Try the Root beer…“

“Overall, great ice cream. One of us had a brown sugar dough flavor that was great. The other had Peanut Butter Palooza (sp) mixed with plain chocolate. The plain chocolate was bland and not very chocolatey. Service at Tinton Falls was quick and friendly.“

“Like this page? No LOOOOOVE� been going since I’m a little girl!“

“very clean attention to customers“

“Overall, great ice cream. One of us had a brown sugar dough flavor that was great. The other had Peanut Butter Palooza (sp) mixed with plain chocolate. The plain chocolate was bland and not very chocolatey. Service at Tinton Falls was quick and friendly.“

“The best employees and Louis thinks the vanilla custard is the tops!“

“Ask for the pumpkin latte ice cream . Not on the menu but available til late fall Sooo good!“

“The Wayside students LOVED the Italian Ice from Bellalicious on Field Day! The staff was amazing, quick to respond and made the kids day extra special. Thanks so much!!“

“Ralph’s is open for the season! Sooo good!“

“we had a great time and recommend trying their ice cream“

“The Italian Ices are amazing, so good lots of different flavors and even sell pints, great value, wonderful people can’t wait to get them again.“

“Amazing tuna poke bowl! Will be back!“

“Been a while since I've seen a Tom Carvel ad (I suspect he's dipping cones in hot fudge in the heaven location now), and maybe 15+ years since I've enjoyed the custard at Carvel. Have done lotsa DQing. It's okay. And I think the dense, dense thick custard at Rita's may be a richer take on the confection. But Tom's custard was great on a hot late summer day.“

“Highly recommend. Just finished a 3 day cleanse. first time ever doing a cleanse and it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. Great product, very tasty.“

“We loved it. Perfect after a day at the beach 🏖 Try the Root beer…“

“I ordered from Uber eats. They were out of the flavors we had requested but they had called me and fixed all the issues! For some reason Uber eats canceled the order, I called and spoke to the manager and she had no knowledge of the cancellation. She had my order still sitting ready to go! I picked it up and they were so sweet! So apologetic for something completely out of their control! She made sure I understood the price differences and I was perfectly fine with paying whatever the price was! (Huge Rita’s fan) I will absolutely make this my go to Rita’s spot! A great work environment starts with the higher ups! A perfect example was set tonight for her employees! Extremely happy with everything!!“

“Sea Bright (NJ), a small town tucked between Shrewsbury River and Atlantic Ocean on the Jersey Shore. 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.“

“Best Carvel around!“

“Just recently found out about crumbl after my neighbor brought over a 6 pack. OH MY GOODNESS!! You have not lived until you have tried a cookie from crumbl! They are to die for! There is always at least one flavor per week that you will absolutely love and devour! The staff is very friendly, the store is so cute and clean, and have i mentioned the cookies are out of this world!?!? Do yourself a favor, go to crumbl!“

“We were up from South Carolina visiting family in Tinton Falls and after a day walking the neighborhood, it was time for ice cream. We are repeat customers here at Ryan's, which has a very nice selection of ice cream, including soft serve. It's located on a main drag and should do great business, but we were there five minutes after opening (couldn't wait ?) so it was all ours.“

“Carvel NEVER disappoints!! The best soft serve you will ever have in your life. You gotta have it with the marshmallow sauce, hot fudge and crunchies!! Every time I’ve been to them I’ve never gotten bad ice cream. Go there you won’t regret! This is the best one I’ve been to out of all the ones I’ve gone!“

“The moment I stepped inside, I was greeted with a wide array of colorful and enticing flavors. The staff behind the counter were friendly and patient, allowing me to sample different flavors before making my decision. The ice cream cake was absolutely delicious, with a creamy and smooth texture that melted in my mouth. The shop had a wonderful selection of toppings and mix-ins, allowing me to customize my treat to perfection. The portions were generous, and the presentation was beautiful, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this ice cream shop to all ice cream enthusiasts looking for a delectable and memorable experience.“