33 Best Ice Cream Shops near Monroe

“Cherry 🍒 Gelati is classic!“

“The best ice cream, the apple pie sundae is my favorite.🍦“

“Delicious ice cream and wonderful service!“

“best ice cream in Freehold. Been coming here for 60 years“

“I have been a customer for a long time and I highly recommend you going to enjoy the experience of all the great choices. They have a great reward program. The woman Carly who works at this place is a hard worker kind and always avail to answer my silly questions. Try it!“

“Ever since we discovered this crepe place, we can’t stop coming back! I’d be here every single day if I could. I’m obsessed with the 🍓, 🍌 , and Nutella crepe it’s absolutely delicious and packed with LOTS of Nutella and FRESH fruit. Def 5⭐️

Not sure if the man is the owner, but he’s always super nice and professional, and the girls who work there are great too. I’ve never had an issue with my order even when it’s really busy, and that’s when you can really tell they know what they’re doing. Great service, always consistent 🫰🏼✨“

“Crumbl Cookies is a popular bakery chain known for its delicious, large, and freshly baked cookies. Each week, Crumbl features a rotating menu of unique cookie flavors, ensuring that there's always something new and exciting for customers to try. From classic chocolate chip to creative flavors like churro and raspberry cheesecake, Crumbl's cookies are made with high-quality ingredients and baked to perfection. The brand has gained a loyal following thanks to its innovative approach to cookie-making and its commitment to providing a delightful dessert experience.“

“I recently visited Koko Loko cafe in New Brunswick and had the pleasure of trying their Pistachio Latte and Caramel Latte. While both drinks were enjoyable, the Pistachio Latte truly stole the show.

The Pistachio Latte was perfectly balanced, with a rich, nutty flavor that wasn’t overly sweet but still indulgent. It had a creamy texture that complemented the espresso beautifully, making every sip an absolute delight. It’s one of those drinks that leaves you wanting more even after the last drop.

The Caramel Latte was good as well, with a classic sweetness and smooth finish, but it didn’t quite compare to the unique and standout flavor of the Pistachio Latte. If you’re deciding between the two, I’d highly recommend going for the pistachio—it’s a game changer!

The ambiance of the shop was cozy, and the service was friendly and efficient. I’ll definitely be returning to try more of their menu, but the Pistachio Latte is already a favorite.

5/5 stars for the Pistachio Latte alone!“

“We love getting ice cream here, be it summer, winter, or any day in between. Just happened to stop by on the first day of spring, when this location participates in a free vanilla code giveaway (no purchase needed). The only crazy part was the number of folks in line ahead of us. Fortunately, we got the ice cream in 25 minutes. Other times I have tried the Oreo Blizzard ice cream. Simple irresistible. Highly recommend this place.“

“Went here on a whim and really enjoyed it. They have a bunch of unique and tasty flavors. I saw cakes for sale, and they sell take-out pints/gallons of ice cream in addition to cones/cups.

The staff was really friendly and helpful in navigating all the flavor choices. Your group can sample up to 5 flavors.

Eight of us agreed this was a great choice and a delicious dessert option.

Vegetarian options: 100% vegetarian“

“One of the best places for dessert. Great people, great ices, great service“

“Love them. Close to work I love ❤️ perusing shops and decompressing during lunch. Restaurants are amazing“

“I usualy come ro this cold stone and never have any issues. Great staff and Amazing service. But today, Denise topped this experience even more! Coming to a place where someone makes your day even better just by genuinely showing kindness and wonderful attitude is truly magical. Keep up the great work!!!“

“The brownie barge was amazing! We got the apple pie ice cream with it and it was so good! Can't wait to go back“

“We came to the Englishtown location. So glad we did, my friend got a small banana ice cream in a cup she loved it!! I had a regular size Hot Fudge Sundae. It was perfection!! Wonderful server too. Fast friendly service and prices were very fair. We'll be back!!“

“Undeniably the finest ice cream in the entire state. Their vanilla soft serve is on another level, richer, smoother, and more flavorful than anything I’ve ever had. It’s clear why this place has been a beloved landmark since 1981. The secret? A product that speaks for itself, simply unmatched in quality.“

“A good, clean,fun & family friendly restaurant and ice cream shop!“

“We took it to go!! Product is so fresh & 😋“

“I just wanted to share this amazing and beautiful cake custom made by one of the professional and friendly workers at Carvel in Old Bridge. I wanted this Taylor Swift inspired custom cake for my daughter’s 15th Birthday, and they knocked it out of the park!! Highly recommend this location for all of your custom ice cream cake requests.“

“Hood food and a great staff! Located in what is about to become a very impressive town village

Kid-friendliness: More than welcome

Wheelchair accessibility: They have an ADA Compliant sidewalk and entrance“

“I had the Oreo cookies and cream ice and it was ahhhmazing!!!“

“The water ice 😁 The Raspberry and Island Fusion were delicious.“

“I tried to order through Uber Eats and my order got canceled due to out of stock. Then I edited it to get a new cake, and even though I was overseas, they tried to contact me. The replacement cake was fantastic, and the staff were incredibly nice. I can't thank them enough because this cake was so important to me.“

“Never been, but it was great !! Never had custard - it was so creamy and harder than ice cream !! The service was sweet too !! I’m thrilled to see the buckets 🪣- definitely handing these out to my family and friends ice cream 🍦“

“Excellent service, great ice cream, clean environment! These other reviews with one star are ridiculous, and unfair. If you don’t go when they’re closing, you’ll get what you want. These employees work hard, giving a bad review because you waited a few minutes is selfish. It’s bad enough we don’t have anything decent in south Brunswick anymore, don’t ruin it with the good we have! Keep up the good work cold stone!“

“The brownie barge was amazing! We got the apple pie ice cream with it and it was so good! Can't wait to go back“

“Thank you Bruno’s Family for making Fathers Day extra special for us!! The cake is delicious!!“

“S.O. TO THE CAKE DECORATOR FOR PASSING THE VIBE CHECK and actually giving me an all white cake that no other location would give me. Girl you a queen keep it up we’re getting more from you for sure 10/10 job. P.S. it was for my wedding cake lollll“

“Love their custard but they really need to give the customer what they pay for. $5 for a large and they fill it like it's a small. My second issue with this place; consistency is key.“

“Great Place“

“My son's birthday cake came out amazing. Absolutely delicious,and amazingly done. Karlee performed a masterpiece in making the cake,and was a great help in helping me decide size,shape,imagery,and flavors. Great job Karlee“

“I placed my order through the newly downloaded Shake Shack app, opting for their famous ShackBurger, fries, and a milkshake, vanilla & chocolate shake. It should be noted that they do not offer any "value meals" as the fries come separately. Once you place your order, the app tells you exactly when to expect it. If you order via the in-store kiosk, you have the option to dine in or take out, but the app only allows takeout.

The ShackBurger was good. It came loaded with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and a delicious sauce, all sandwiched in a potato bun. The Shack burger was odd because the meat was warm, but the bun was a little cold. I didn't care for the fries because they were not as warm as I would have liked. The star of the meal was their milkshake; it was incredibly thick, so much so that I had to grab a spoon because it was nearly impossible to drink through a straw. Rich, creamy, and indulgent, it was the perfect treat.

Madison, a friendly employee, was busy delivering orders and opening doors for customers. Other staff members also kept busy, wiping down tables after customers left to ensure everything was neat and clean.“

“The staff member was friendly and patient, especially while I asked questions about some of the menu items.The wait can be a bit long, especially if there's a delivery order(s) and there's only one person there, which is understandable, though.Be advised that the hours listed on their website aren't always updated (found that out the hard way, after checking the website, heading over there, all excited about ice cream -- yes, I need to get out more often lol -- only to find the door locked because they'd closed an hour before and, while the sign next to the door had their updated hours, those same hours weren't on their website ??).The ice and Concrete we bought were a bit on the sweet side so if you or anyone in your group have dietary restrictions, or simply prefer to go light on the sweets/aren't used to very sugary foods, try getting a smaller size (they also have sugar-free options; however, some sugar-free sweets can taste even sweeter than those made with actual sugar/other sweeteners).Their mango ice was quite good, with a very smooth texture (it actually tasted like mango, a very sweet mango, intensified, and the ice itself had a finely-grated texture, not chunky).Their Apple Pie Concrete was also good (custard ice cream with apple pie filling and pie crust pieces mixed in). I'd wanted to try the pumpkin pie one, but they were out of it, sadly.Again, both the ice and the Concrete were quite sweet so heads-up on that. Bought the mango ice for my mother, who's a huge fan of mango, and, while it tasted a lot like mango, she complained that it was too sweet for her taste (and she doesn't like custard/things that smell of eggs so I couldn't get her an ice and custard ice cream mix, to temper the ice's sweetness with the dairy from the ice cream, which was also quite sweet).If you've never had custard-style ice cream, it's basically a thicker/more dense version of ice cream, not as watered down, and is made with eggs (so, if you distinguish a bit of an egg-y smell, that's why).I look forward to trying some of their other flavors/varieties/toppings, but will definitely try a smaller size next time. Thankfully, they also offer a baby size (though not in the Concrete), which is also good because, as another reviewer mentioned, they can be pricey.Be aware that they melt *very* quickly. Both the Concrete and the mango ice started to drip on my way to the car and it wasn't even that hot outside (plus, it was nighttime). Part of the issue was that the ice/custard had gone onto the rim of the cups/lids, before (or as?) the plastic cover was put on, so it melted off the rims and onto the cardboard cupholder and, then, onto my hand. That part wasn't as pleasant.As someone else also mentioned, some of the ice creams have an open top lid and that ought to be re-thought, especially while still in the midst of a pandemic. Closed packaging is easier to disinfect. I'm already exercising the good will/faith to purchase something not made at home (and that can't be heated up, either) so it'd help to make the packaging a bit more sealed (perhaps, use taller cups that can handle the overflow that the raised plastic lids allow for right now and then have a sealed plastic lid, without any openings). The ice's lid was a raised, solid/sealed one; however, the Concrete's lid had the raised/domed, open top-type of lid (even though the spoon they serve it with isn't the one used to mix it, as at other places so it doesn't seem necessary to have it be open at the top). It'd also help if the spoons were individually wrapped.I hope they take these things into consideration because I'd like to go back and try some of their other flavors.“