Few images better represent the feeling of summer, than a glistening and creamy iced confection. The ice cream cone has become an iconic symbol and antidote to the summer’s relentless heat for decades. The image recalls times past when as children we’d travel to the beach with our families, and play in the surf and sand at the shore!
Let’s reminisce about the great summers of our youth, and try to find an answer to a hotly debated topic: Where can you find the best ice cream on the Jersey Shore? We might not be able to find a definitive answer to this eternal question, but here are a few possibilities.
Hoffman’s Ice Cream – Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Found at three separate locations along the Jersey Shore coastline, Hoffman’s is well established at the shore, starting out in 1955. It’s a great place to go for that hometown vibe. Come in to take care of your ice-cream fix with a whole range of traditional flavors, made locally at their original Point Pleasant Beach location.
Sundaes, the Ice Cream Place – Point Pleasant, NJ
Always family-owned and operated, Sundaes truly is “the ice cream place” in Point Pleasant. The ice cream parlor has been proudly serving the Ocean County hot-spot for over 17 years. They pride themselves in offering a locally-produced delights, homemade at their Toms River location, with a friendly smile.
Ice Cream on 9 - Howell, NJ
Boasting an incredible 125 homemade flavors, this local favorite is ideally positioned along Route 9, just outside of Howell, NJ. It doesn’t just end with scoped ice cream though. You’ll also find a delectable selection of ice-cream cakes, sandwiches, logs and so much more. Come by and chill on the expansive, and comfortable patio, and watch the world pass you by!
Sky Cones – Seaside Heights, NJ
Where else can you get a 12-inch cone? Their unique variety of ice-cream has been specially formulated to allow for its unique shape. The shop offers six low-fat flavors, from well-known classics like chocolate to more uncommon varieties like bananarama. Patrons will also find delicious and unique toppings like sour popping pebbles and toasted coconut crunchies.
The Main Scoop – Manasquan, NJ
The Main Scoop features some 80 different flavors, some novel and others familiar. But they are constantly rotating their stock so there’s always something new to discover. The melty confections are made on site with a grand assortment of nuts and other candies ready to customize your cone how to your heart's delight. Recently taken over by new management, the new owner’s promise to carry on the Manasquan establishment’s proud history.
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