50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Middletown

1 Polar Bear Ice Cream

4.7 Superb 183 Reviews

130 NJ-36, North Middletown

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

2 Nicholas Creamery

4.7 Superb 87 Reviews

1500 NJ-35 Unit 19, Middletown

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“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.”

3 Frozen Flavors Homemade Ice Cream & Italian Ice

4.4 Superb 100 Reviews

490 Palmer Avenue, North Middletown

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“Best homemade ice cream ever! I had the coffee flavor and was not disappointed 🤤”

4 Carvel

4.2 Good 117 Reviews

46 Leonardville Road, Belford

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“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.”

5 Fable Creamery Vegan Ice Cream & Confections

5.0 Superb 139 Reviews

14 Monmouth Street, Red Bank · 4.11 miles

“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.”

6 Mrbrainfreez

5.0 Superb 123 Reviews

755 River Rd, Fair Haven · 4.64 miles

“I texted Mohammed (he is our neighborhood truck for many years) last minute to swing by the RBR tennis courts after practice to celebrate a bday. He was easy to work with and showed up on time. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a traditional ice cream truck experience.”

7 Strollo's Lighthouse

4.6 Superb 223 Reviews

250 Ocean Avenue North, Long Branch · 9.05 miles

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

8 Nicholas Creamery

4.6 Superb 221 Reviews

84 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands · 4.07 miles

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“We are never disappointed! Look forward to the seasonal flavor text messages.”

9 Fro Yo Cafe

4.8 Superb 202 Reviews

1071B NJ-34, Matawan · 6.08 miles

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“This is the best frozen yogurt I have ever had!! Always very fresh and creamy… the texture is more like ice cream than yogurt. It never disappoints…great flavors, including a no sugar added option, and assorted toppings, some of which are very healthy like blueberries, strawberries, and walnuts. I have been a customer since it opened15 years ago! The owner, Gary, is super nice and friendly. He recently did a makeover and the place is beautiful! There is comfortable seating inside and outdoor benches if you want to sit out on a nice day. Treating myself to a cup never fails to brighten my day. Stop in… you won’t be sorry!”

10 Strollo's Lighthouse (Red Bank)

4.8 Superb 163 Reviews

64 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank · 3.62 miles

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

11 Ice Cream Monster

4.8 Superb 158 Reviews

347 Matawan Road, Matawan · 7.68 miles

“If you ever need a cake I highly recommend! Super accommodating and so talented!”

12 JJ Delicacies

4.8 Superb 142 Reviews

21 West Front Street, Red Bank · 3.98 miles

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“Amazing tuna poke bowl! Will be back!”

13 Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

4.8 Superb 121 Reviews

865 NJ-36, Union Beach · 4.05 miles

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“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 ..”

14 Gourmet Italian Delights - Ice Cream Monster Keyport

4.7 Superb 118 Reviews

Entrance around back on waterside, 29 West Front Street, Keyport · 5.52 miles

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“First time here and won't be the last. The ice cream was so good. The only problem with the ice cream was which flavor to choose. every one we tried was so good.”

15 Hinlickity’s Ice Cream Parlor

4.7 Superb 113 Reviews

120 Bay Avenue, Highlands · 6.68 miles

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

16 Sundaes The Ice Cream Place

4.6 Superb 210 Reviews

1059 NJ-34, Aberdeen · 6.14 miles

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“Best ice cream flavors and assortment of items!”

17 Fruta Loca

4.7 Superb 86 Reviews

547 Broadway, Long Branch · 8.94 miles

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“fresh fruits and great desserts”

18 Crazees

4.6 Superb 162 Reviews

2 West River Road, Rumson · 5.57 miles

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“very clean attention to customers”

19 Nicholas Creamery

4.6 Superb 131 Reviews

586 River Road, Fair Haven · 4.48 miles

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“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.”

20 Nicholas Creamery

4.6 Superb 131 Reviews

1201 Sycamore Avenue, Tinton Falls · 6.36 miles

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“We are never disappointed! Look forward to the seasonal flavor text messages.”

21 Nicholas Creamery

4.6 Superb 91 Reviews

444 Ocean Boulevard North, Long Branch · 8.91 miles

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“We are never disappointed! Look forward to the seasonal flavor text messages.”

22 Italian Ice by Raw Generation

5.0 Superb 19 Reviews

309 Morris Avenue, Long Branch · 9.31 miles

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“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.”

23 Strollo’s Lighthouse

4.6 Superb 74 Reviews

69 Brighton Avenue, Long Branch · 10.28 miles

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

24 Bellalicious

4.9 Superb 21 Reviews

65 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst · 10.15 miles

“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!!”

25 Carvel

4.5 Superb 69 Reviews

1362 NJ-36, Hazlet · 4.51 miles

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“I take my sons there once a week. The staff are very thoughtful when it comes to my sons. My sons order their own choice and the staff is very attentive to what they order”

26 Ralphs Italian Ices

4.4 Superb 131 Reviews

1731 Union Avenue, Hazlet · 3.12 miles

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“Excellent contribution to my backyard party!!!”

27 The Baked Bear

4.4 Superb 118 Reviews

15 Morris Ave Unit 115, Long Branch · 9.73 miles

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“Since I was looking forward to visiting pier village again this year this is one spot I was looking forward to trying. Here you can mix and match cookies or brownie. They also offer good selection of ice cream flavors and toppings. They also offer indoor snd outdoor seating. I decided to try the combination of s brownie with a Nutella chocolate chunk cookie & ice flavor of caramel pretzel fudge. It was delicious, with so many possible combinations you really can't go wrong. During summer its a very popular spot so lines tend to build up but they move quickly. Prices are reasonable so it won't break the bank. If you're in the area definitely worth stopping by.”

28 Uncle Louie G Keyport

4.4 Superb 104 Reviews

46 West Front Street, Keyport · 5.52 miles

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“Great items !!! Such a huge selection and so good !!”

29 Ralph's Famous Italian Ices

4.4 Superb 70 Reviews

4212 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island · 9.84 miles

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

30 Ralph's Famous Italian Ices

4.4 Superb 69 Reviews

6390 Amboy Road, Staten Island · 10.19 miles

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“As another Great season of delicious italian ices from Ralphs comes to an end I would like to speak for all customers when I say that this years customer service was the best in recent years. The staff is made up of high school and college students that were extremely nice. In the many times I visited Ralphs this year, I was greeted by a worker named Bill on multiple occasions. Bill, always wearing his green Yankee baseball cap, was very helpful and outgoing and would usually give me the weekly breakdown on the yankees season which I quickly started to look foward to on my trips to Ralphs. All in all this location is the best by far in Staten Island. Can’t wait for you to be open again!!”

31 Frozen Flavors Homemade Ice Cream & Italian Ice

4.2 Good 20 Reviews

518 Front Street, Union Beach · 4.82 miles

“Best homemade ice cream ever! I had the coffee flavor and was not disappointed 🤤”

32 Carvel

4.2 Good 55 Reviews

523 Prospect Avenue, Little Silver · 5.55 miles

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“On 2/7 I ordered A large ice cream sheet cake from my mom‘s 94th birthday. Molly and her coworkers did not have the large, but they had two mediums. They are both absolutely beautiful. They went above and beyond with the decorating and I love how they even put happy birthday to her on the bag that they came in. Thank you, Jessica and crew for always being consistent and going above and beyond.”

33 Jersey Freeze - Bell Labs

4.0 Good 24 Reviews

101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel · 3.68 miles

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“Updating my review based on the owner’s response. While our first visit on a Sunday morning was disappointing due to being overlooked while staff focused on prep, the management response was prompt, direct, and genuinely accountable. They acknowledged the mistake, explained the situation, and took full responsibility without making excuses. It’s clear they take hospitality and feedback seriously and want to make things right. We’re willing to give them another try based on how professionally this was handled.”

34 Ralph's Italian Ices

4.2 Good 81 Reviews

1077 NJ-34, Aberdeen · 6.02 miles

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“Best ices and the staff is so friendly They will always get my business.”

35 Carvel

4.2 Good 86 Reviews

175 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch · 8.35 miles

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“Best Carvel around!”

36 Gracie and the Dudes

4.2 Good 86 Reviews

1062 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright · 7.65 miles

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“delicious 😋 worth it. between my sun and I we had 4 separate items and they were all excellent.”

37 Coney Waffle Ice Cream and Sweet Shop

4.2 Good 144 Reviews

24 Centennial Drive, Long Branch · 9.62 miles

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“So many flavors to choose from. Change it up with each visit”

38 Ryan's Homemade Ice Cream

4.2 Good 195 Reviews

462 Shrewsbury Avenue Suite 4901, Tinton Falls · 4.75 miles

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“Today Eli did an excellent job in serving my sundae with vanilla chip, pineapple topping, walnuts, whipped cream and a cherry. In each scoop I felt all these elements. He knew well how to place them in a good equilibrium. Good for Ryan's in Ocean.”

39 Crumbl

4.5 Superb 302 Reviews

2136 NJ-35, Holmdel · 2.03 miles

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“It's not as pricey as i thought it was gonna be. My daughter and I love crumbl!! The cake batter cookie is my favorite one. The staff were all very nice and helpful. I recommend everyone try crumbl at least once! you won't regret it”

40 Dairy Queen (Treat)

4.0 Good 56 Reviews

673 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft · 4.65 miles

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“This is a locally owned, seasonally open, dairy queen. This site only offers ice cream, unlike larger restaurants. Greg, the owner, employs local kids and is a very friendly local business owner. Highly recommend dropping in and supporting local.”

41 Chocolate Works Red Bank

4.6 Superb 66 Reviews

36 Broad Street, Red Bank · 4.02 miles

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“The absolute BEST bubai chocolate I’ve had! Plus, the store is just lovely.”

42 The Chocolate Bar of Little Silver

4.9 Superb 20 Reviews

78 Oceanport Avenue, Little Silver · 6.41 miles

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“Milk,dark & white chocolate pretzels were delish! Also the different flavored truffles were decadent. Drop by and feed your sweet tooth. Yummy.”

43 Carvel

3.5 Good 29 Reviews

240 Page Ave, Staten Island · 10.55 miles

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“The ice cream here is superb”

44 Ralph's Famous Italian Ices

3.9 Good 70 Reviews

890 Huguenot Avenue, Staten Island · 10.23 miles

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

45 Carvel

3.9 Good 72 Reviews

1050 NJ-34 Suite 34, Matawan · 6.2 miles

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“Good ice cream. Friendly service. What’s not to like.”

46 Uncle Sal's Burgers and Wings

4.4 Superb 52 Reviews

45 Page Avenue, Staten Island · 10.8 miles

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“Best burger so juicy and delicious”

47 Dairy Queen (Treat)

3.7 Good 59 Reviews

449 State Rte 35 Chapel Hill Shopping Ctr, Red Bank · 2.05 miles

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“I was Happy to try the Flamethrower Burger w/Fries,along with a Medium drink/Flurry(Awesome service worthy of 10,000/10,000 of awesomeness)”

48 Coney Waffle Ice Cream and Sweet Shop

3.9 Good 120 Reviews

13 Broad Street, Red Bank · 4.02 miles

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“The lovely ladies that work there always go out of their way to help you out with a big decision, as to pick the best flavor!!!!! All of them were very helpful, especially Ashley who went above and beyond to help me and to explain different things on the menu. She should be recognized for being so fantastic with Customers”

49 Carvel

3.6 Good 64 Reviews

460 CR-520, Marlboro · 8.25 miles

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“The service was friendly the place was clean and the ice cream was yummy”

50 Shake Shack Eatontown Mall

4.0 Good 150 Reviews

180 NJ-35 South Space, Eatontown · 8.09 miles

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“food is always good , and Fresh and hot”