50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Ocean

1 Sweet N Joe

4.7 Superb 37 Reviews

1405 Wickapecko Drive, Ocean

“Great ice cream and friendly atmosphere! 5 stars!”

2 Fable Creamery Vegan Ice Cream & Confections

5.0 Superb 139 Reviews

14 Monmouth Street, Red Bank · 7.28 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.”

3 Cookman Creamery

4.8 Superb 321 Reviews

711 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park · 2.4 miles

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“The Apple Pie Ice Cream was the best ìce cream I have ever tasted.”

4 Mrbrainfreez

5.0 Superb 123 Reviews

755 River Rd, Fair Haven · 8.05 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.”

5 Strollo's Lighthouse

4.6 Superb 223 Reviews

250 Ocean Avenue North, Long Branch · 5.29 miles

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

6 Strollo's Lighthouse (Red Bank)

4.8 Superb 163 Reviews

64 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank · 7.66 miles

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

7 JJ Delicacies

4.8 Superb 142 Reviews

21 West Front Street, Red Bank · 7.43 miles

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“Amazing tuna poke bowl! Will be back!”

8 OMG! Yogurt & Ice Cream

4.8 Superb 138 Reviews

2153 NJ-35 Suite 9, Sea Girt · 7.71 miles

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“It is a fun place for some frozen yogurt.”

9 Callie's Creamery

4.8 Superb 132 Reviews

100 New Jersey 35 South, Neptune City · 3.21 miles

“Wow! Truly exceptional ice cream place. Do not bother with Coney ice cream chain. The flavor selection is dazzling, home-made and absolutely delicious. Often ice cream can be underwhelming and very artificial tasting and I can’t even finish a serving. But at Callie’s we had nothing leftover. We had mango coconut, biscoff cookie butter, coffee, peaches and cream, caramel Oreo and they were all great! The store is clean and cool. There’s also an outdoor area to run around a bit. Cannot recommend enough.”

10 Bradley’s Beach Plum

4.7 Superb 147 Reviews

420 Main Street, Bradley Beach · 3.23 miles

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“5 ⭐️ Best ice cream.I loved strawberry and blackberry delicious 😋”

11 The Baked Bear

4.7 Superb 123 Reviews

614 Cookman Avenue Unit 4, Asbury Park · 2.44 miles

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“We loved our ice cream sandwiches! Everything was delicious, portions big and prices fair”

12 Cone Zone

4.6 Superb 248 Reviews

2040 NJ-33, Neptune City · 2.95 miles

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“CONE ZONE HAS BANGERS ONLY! Cone Zones ice cream cakes are like Carvel on another level. When you cut into them, there are so many chocolate crunchies, they fall all over your plate like a piñata. Then that layer of yellow cake in between slaps every time. They’ll create any type of decoration you want on an ice cream cake. You can email them any picture and they’ll print it out and put it on the ice cream cake for you. They even helped me celebrate twice when I almost got charged with third degree bicycle robbery, so they’ve been there for me for some key life moments. On top of all that, if you’re too smacked to go pick up your ice cream, you can get it delivered! And don’t even get me started on their Peanut Butter Crunch ice cream flavor omg”

13 Peaches & Cream Ice Cream Truck

5.0 Superb 41 Reviews

2335 NJ-34, Manasquan · 8.5 miles

“Now this is a way better and more AWESOME!!! ice cream truck service, safety updated with an electric swing arm stop sign like on school buses which is extremely AWESOME , safe, clear, and recognizable because octagon means STOP whereas sideways trapezoid with rounded corners on the wide end and pointed corners on the narrow end means SLOW unlike some other ice cream truck services that still have the bad old outdated red trapezoid children slow crossing warning blades that word IF-SAFE STOP THEN-GO which is confusing.”

14 Crazees

4.6 Superb 162 Reviews

2 West River Road, Rumson · 8.93 miles

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“very clean attention to customers”

15 Fruta Loca

4.7 Superb 86 Reviews

547 Broadway, Long Branch · 3.91 miles

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“fresh fruits and great desserts”

16 Nicholas Creamery

4.6 Superb 131 Reviews

1201 Sycamore Avenue, Tinton Falls · 5.47 miles

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

17 Nicholas Creamery

4.6 Superb 131 Reviews

586 River Road, Fair Haven · 7.84 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.”

18 Hoffman's Ice Cream

4.3 Superb 294 Reviews

569 Church Street, Spring Lake · 6.17 miles

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“Their delicious Ice cream sundaes! 😋👍❤️”

19 Nicholas Creamery

4.6 Superb 91 Reviews

444 Ocean Boulevard North, Long Branch · 5.42 miles

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

20 Strollo’s Lighthouse

4.6 Superb 74 Reviews

69 Brighton Avenue, Long Branch · 3.46 miles

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

21 Sabores Lo Nuestro

4.7 Superb 44 Reviews

710 1/2 Main Street, Bradley Beach · 3.07 miles

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“amoooooo este lugar 😩❤️ tan lindo para visitar con familia y amigos 😊 (also a cute date idea🤭)”

22 Italian Ice by Raw Generation

5.0 Superb 19 Reviews

309 Morris Avenue, Long Branch · 4.03 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 Bellalicious

4.9 Superb 21 Reviews

65 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst · 1.73 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!!”

24 Eddie Confetti's Ice Cream & Cafe

4.5 Superb 87 Reviews

1100 Ocean Avenue North, Asbury Park · 2.39 miles

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“Good ice cream. Went on a sunny Saturday in June, and there were 2 people working the shop; definitely not enough. The wait was unbelievably long despite the line being not that long. We waited at least 20 minutes with only 6-8 people in front of us.”

25 Sundaes The Ice Cream Place

4.4 Superb 211 Reviews

2211 NJ-35, Manasquan · 8.1 miles

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“Best ice cream flavors and assortment of items!”

26 The Victorian Grill

4.4 Superb 147 Reviews

60 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove · 2.75 miles

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“Our server, Sharon, was amazing and attentive. It isn't a place I would usually consider because they don't have much in the way of vegan options (and the pretzels I got were definitely not, to be fair I also didn't ask), but my partner wanted a burger and he raves about it all night. Said that the meat was fresh and it was seasoned perfectly. He was exceptionally happy. I had a couple of his fries and they were really good as well. I'd definitely go back for the service alone and the lovely outdoor seating if I was with someone who wanted a burger. Cheers!”

27 The Baked Bear

4.4 Superb 118 Reviews

15 Morris Ave Unit 115, Long Branch · 4.44 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 Betty's Icebox

4.4 Superb 112 Reviews

Boardwalk, Asbury Park · 2.34 miles

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“Really loved Betty's Icebox! I tried the pineapple CBD popsicle and it was packed with flavor, while my son was just as happy with his regular pineapple pop. On top of the pops, they carry a great mix of ice cream flavors and a fun selection of candies. We’ll definitely be back for more!”

29 Amici Gelato & Caffé

4.7 Superb 181 Reviews

630 Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park · 2.4 miles

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“Delicious, quality desserts & great service.”

30 Milk Sugar Love Creamery & Bakeshop

4.1 Good 65 Reviews

1319 Memorial Drive, Asbury Park · 1.76 miles

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“Love coming here for the chocolate flavor. 🍨🍫”

31 Dairy Queen (Treat)

4.3 Superb 97 Reviews

97 Atlantic Avenue, Manasquan · 8.41 miles

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“Great experience! Ordered 2 ice cream cakes for my father's birthday. They were amazing and the customer service from start to finish was exceptional. Will be ordering my birthday cakes from these guys in the future. Thank you and awesome job!!!!!!!!”

32 Coney Waffle Ice Cream and Sweet Shop

4.3 Superb 142 Reviews

803 Ocean Avenue North, Belmar · 4.88 miles

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“I don’t know how I’ve lasted this many years without ever going to Coney waffle. I went tonight for the first time and I met the owner Lorraine and she is absolutely the sweetest human being on the planet! I got cookie dough, ice cream, and I am very critical of cookie dough ice creams at most establishments and this one was delicious! I look forward to returning and trying all the other fun, sweet treats that they have to offer”

33 Lola's European Cafe

4.3 Superb 249 Reviews

Steinbach Building, 539 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park · 2.43 miles

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“Amazing Espresso Martinis, friendly service, yummy gelato, and best of all, they're dog-friendly!🐶🩵”

34 Carvel

3.0 Average 3 Reviews

One Premium Outlets Boulevard, Tinton Falls · 3.78 miles

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35 Carvel

4.2 Good 55 Reviews

523 Prospect Avenue, Little Silver · 6.29 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.”

36 Nagles

4.2 Good 62 Reviews

43 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove · 2.77 miles

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“Nagles is back! I used to come here often but it's been 8 horrible years after they closed. But it's back and it's beautiful. The place looks just as I remembered it. If they did a lot of renovations, they did a very good job keeping the charm. You'd never know. The staff is amazingly friendly and the place is nice and clean. I ordered a grilled chicken with a side of chips (im staying away from fries) and a coffee. Coffee was superb. Nice dose of chicken with lettuce and tomato. Chips were a wee stale and the chicken was a wee tough. Its not cheap either. All in all, not bad. Its worth the trip here though if only to experience the place. The location is perfect. Just a short walk from the beach and right by all the cool stores.”

37 Carvel

4.1 Good 35 Reviews

2200 NJ-66, Neptune City · 1.76 miles

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“This is such a great Carvel! I come here in person with my little ones and also order via DoorDash. Every experience has been great and the staff is so nice. I have to give a special shout out to Devi who ALWAYS takes the best care of us and gets the orders exactly right!!!!! Truly above and beyond!”

38 Gracie and the Dudes

4.2 Good 86 Reviews

1062 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright · 8.48 miles

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

39 Carvel

4.2 Good 86 Reviews

175 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch · 3.22 miles

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“Best Carvel around!”

40 Jersey Freeze - Bell Labs

4.0 Good 24 Reviews

101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel · 10.87 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.”

41 River Street Sweets

4.2 Good 102 Reviews

550 Cookman Avenue Ste C109, Asbury Park · 2.45 miles

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“My husband and I had an amazing experience with this store, working directly with Taylor, who went above and beyond the typical service you would expect in this day and age. We had ordered pralines from Savannah to be used for wedding favors, but we discovered the day before the wedding that we were short...by a lot! We discovered this franchise and Taylor was not just willing to help but had an incredible attitude and problem-solving mentality as we worked through it together. Ultimately, within a few hours, Taylor had a large order of mini-pralines made, nicely wrapped (with a ribbon color of our choice!), and packaged for our arranged courier to NYC. River Street Sweets and Taylor saved the day -- and everyone raved about the pralines!”

42 Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

4.2 Good 107 Reviews

2460 NJ-33, Neptune City · 3.24 miles

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“Tonight I ran across the sweetest young lady with a heart full of compassion. My apple pay was failing me and I couldn’t pay for my child’s ice cream; then Cheinha (our server who helped us with such eagerness from start to finish) payed my balance. While I plan on going back and gifting this young lady; I wanted to shout her out for her act of kindness because in the world we live in that type of “love for your fellow man” isn’t seen to often anymore and it was definitely appreciated . Thank you SO MUCH again Ms. Cheinha! God Bless!”

43 Coney Waffle Ice Cream and Sweet Shop

4.2 Good 144 Reviews

24 Centennial Drive, Long Branch · 4.61 miles

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

44 Ryan's Homemade Ice Cream

4.2 Good 195 Reviews

462 Shrewsbury Avenue Suite 4901, Tinton Falls · 6.47 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.”

45 Dairy Queen (Treat)

4.0 Good 56 Reviews

673 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft · 7.42 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.”

46 Chocolate Works Red Bank

4.6 Superb 66 Reviews

36 Broad Street, Red Bank · 7.37 miles

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

47 Ralph's Italian Ice

4.0 Good 60 Reviews

1000 Ocean Avenue North, Asbury Park · 2.46 miles

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“Naya at Ralph's in Asbury Boardwalk is wonderful. I have brought my special needs camp there for the last 2 years and she has been patient and kind to everyone in our group. It will be an annual trip for us after the Silverball Museum from now on. Congratulations on running a great business. Five stars”

48 Coney Waffle Ice Cream and Sweet Shop

4.1 Good 116 Reviews

800 Ocean Avenue North, Asbury Park · 2.54 miles

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“This is a really cute spot with some of the best ice cream I’ve ever had. If you’re on the boardwalk and looking for a treat, this is the only place I would recommend (I tried a few other places, but they were all disappointing).”

49 Twist Ice Cream Shop

4.0 Good 70 Reviews

149 Newtons Corner Road, Howell · 10.71 miles

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“Thank you so much Kelly and Chrissy for a delicious cake! Not one piece is left! Creamy ice cream and awesome crunchies!!!”

50 The Chocolate Bar of Little Silver

4.9 Superb 20 Reviews

78 Oceanport Avenue, Little Silver · 5.28 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.”