49 Best Ice Cream Shops near Union Beach

“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 ..“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Super friendly staff. Awesome ice cream flavors Delicious“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Best ice cream flavors and assortment of items!“

“went their last night love the place good stuff, but my bill was 14.93 which is usual for two yogurt i handed the girl a 20 dollar bill she said we have no change i said what she said you Will you have to use your credit card? with a little bit of a snippy attitude, I said what if I didn’t have a credit card then what and she just gave me a look I said why don’t you go into ShopRite or into another store or send somebody to get changed then she gave me another look I said OK I will use my credit card, but she had quite an attitude would i go again yessssss“

“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!“

“This ice is great! And the family service is amazing! Thanks for your help in getting me started with my cart.“

“I love this place i beg my sister to drive me here. The froyo is soooo good i recommend the birthday cake. And 70 TOPPINGS you can get literally anything. Also the atmosphere is great like a fish tank yessss. And the people are always so nice and usually pretty empty so you don’t feel judge on getting sooo much fro you“

“Went there on New Year's Eve and the three ladies working shoulder be getting paid at least time and a half! They worked very hard and seeing the over 21s weren't there these girls should get more than an extra hour. Do your thing Cold Stone!“

“Amazing tuna poke bowl! Will be back!“

“I've been coming to this location for about a year and some change, and everytime I come here the staff is so cool. Today I came by and a new hire rung me up- who was pretty cool, by the way. She took my order and she made sure the details were right down to the letter, then got started. This location is my favourite only because everyone here is so cool. \m/“

“My husband and I stopped for Ice Cream today for the very first time. I had the peanut butter vanilla it was amazing loaded with peanut butter premium ice cream. So many flavors to choose from Owner is so pleasant the store is immaculate. The Speak Freezy also offers sugar free options. I would give this business 10 stars!!! Guarantee we will be back.“

“I love this place, the variety of flavors, the staff is so friendly and the prices are just right. I highly recommend this place if you love ice cream, shakes, or ice cream cakes this is the place to get them. AAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++
Keep up the good work.“

“I ordered a #Cinderellacake custom made #perfect for my granddaughter’s’ 1st birthday and the employees are very polite the young lady that took my order was very nice.“

“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.“

“one of the best carvels! always spotless , great customer service and always helping the community!!@!@ please support local“

“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“

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

“love the ice cream here and great service🤗🤗“

“This isn't the first time I went to Ralph's. It was in the summer right after I came from Jimmy Max With a bunch of People. 70 degrees, perfect weather and a good time to have a Frozen treat.??? Last time I had coconut flavored Italian ice, this time I had pina colada cream ice. In this location is like a little plaza and it had a spot which showed a whole menu. They even had ice cream, smoothies, cream iced and many more. I looked in the window where they prep the ice cream and it smelled like fun. ? I think I might want to come back some more flavors to try out.???“

“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.“

“Loved this place back in the day!!! Brother used to buy WAYY TOO MUCH 🙃 BUT WE LOVED IT!!!!! My Boy would love this town… New jersey… Radbank… Very good place… Lots of music?? Love to hear it!!! And a lovely view of that water tho!!!😂😂 Custard is 2 die 4!!!! Came by a month ago…Worker was so chill. Young boy. Maybe 15-16-17 Something like that… Would come again just to say thanks to that young man!! Good work🙂“

“great service, always. yum“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

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

“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!!“

“Uncle Louie G's on Amboy Road is a must-visit! Their Italian ices and ice cream are top-notch, with a great variety of delicious flavors. The staff is friendly and always happy to let you sample before you decide. Perfect for a family treat or a casual hangout this place never disappoints!“

“This ice is great! And the family service is amazing! Thanks for your help in getting me started with my cart.“

“We don't have too many froyo spots on the island. This place is close, convenient and usually not too busy. The froyo, is refreshing and the toppings are fresh. I recommend the nutella/peanut butter froyo with pretzels and recess pieces!“

“This location can get very busy as expected… but it’s not the employee’s fault. It’s the geniuses that decide to come here thinking they can sample or customize everything along with their 10 kids… that’s what holds the line up

Other than that it’s a solid ice cream spot! Props to the employees dealing with such JO’s“

“Ralph’s Ices is hands-down one of my favorite spots when the weather warms up. Every visit is a hit, and their flavor selection is wild—in the best way possible. My usual order? Chocolate Fudge Brownie and Peanut Butter Cookie Dough. It’s the perfect combo of rich, chocolatey goodness and sweet, nutty comfort. The texture is always smooth, creamy, and just the right amount of indulgent.

Even when there’s a line, the service is fast and friendly. The vibe is chill, nostalgic, and feels like a proper summer tradition. Whether you’re a first-timer or a regular like me, Ralph’s never lets you down.

If you’re looking for a frozen treat that actually lives up to the hype, this is it.

Helwa Approved ✅“

“Best ice cream I’ve ever had!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Before walking into carvel, I had hurt my finger and was in need of a bandaid. I ended up asking the worker and he looked very concerned for me. He ended up taking out a first aid kit and put the bandaid on me with a healing jelly thingy. He didn’t have too, but he did. I think that shows how much he cares about his customers. The sundae was 10/10 as well! 🍨😋“

“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.“

“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 🍦“

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

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