The most expensive ice cream ever, for a small serving. Always a line out the door but it's a go to for vacation for the family

Ok - the process is dumb and in efficient ... which is frustrating with 8ppl. But the ice cream is AMAZING! Excellent flavor and consistency. Crazy expensive ... so not much bang for your buck ... but worth it for a vacation treat. Hot waffle was perfect ... and the home made Melba sauce was the best sauce I've ever had. So put on your patient panties and make it happen. Pretty large dining room but thankfully it was a cold night so it wasn't crowded (aside from how slow the line was due to their "process". read more

A La Mode Ice Cream Parlor - Hot Waffle with cherry vanilla and Melba sauce - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

We used to love this place. Took the family back and couldn't believe how much they raised their prices. $8.50 for two scoops of mediocre ice cream is laughable. Paid $77 for 4 kids and 4 adults. What a joke. No one ordered sundas or anything special. Just two scoops each in a cup. They may have won tonight but lost a life long customer. This place is one big rip off. NEVER AGAIN read more

My family and I had a wonderful experience at Ala mode last weekend. They really have a great system with keeping the customers moving through the line. The staff were very friendly and our sundaes were delicious. We can't wait to return and try some more of their new and fabulous flavors! read more

Nice place, with Homemade ice cream. Some different types of favors like carrot cake and a variety of sundaes.

This place loses one star for the high prices and shoddy paper cups that sundaes are served in. This place loses two stars for the extremely unpleasant woman who stands at the door. She is incredibly rude, completely inflexible, and very much sours what should be a joyful family ice cream experience. For someone made up and dressed up like a middle school cheerleader, you'd think she'd be less abrasive. read more

Was leery to come here after all the negative reviews on yelp, but decided to give it a shot anyways. So glad we did! Sundaes were a little pricey for the size you get, but that's most place nowadays. Service, like most reviews stated, was primarily young kids. They were pleasant and patient and we didn't find them to be any of the negative things other previous reviews stated them to be. Place was a little tiny and dimly lit, the flow of the line was kind of all over the place but nothing to stress over. 2/5 of us got the Cookie Heaven, delish!! The St. Peter's was also good per my dad, and the Yankee Doodle Split was also good per my brother. Definitely will be back before we head back home. Ignore the bad reviews, just go!! read more

A La Mode Ice Cream Parlor - an ice cream sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

Summer time at OC equates to trying all the ice cream! I've never been to A La Mode before so I wanted to try the brownie a la mode, of course. Two fudgey brownies under a generous mound of cookies & cream ice cream served in a paper boat - delicious! Price was reasonable for the size as well. My boyfriend had the pound cake a la mode and did not enjoy it. Hard to describe with words other than it "tasting off." We went on a Thursday night and there was no wait to order but we waited at least 30 minutes for our ice cream to come out. read more

A La Mode Ice Cream Parlor - Brownie a la mode - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

After a hot day, it was time for something to treat ourselves. The niece decided ice cream would do just dandy. Now in the time of the Corona, you gotta be inventive to survive as a business. This little ice cream shop had lots of signs up to make ordering easy. While we waited in line on the sidewalk, one of their staff ran back and forth taking orders and payments (we left a nice cash tip in a little bucket hanging off the railing). We moved up the sidewalk as another staff member ran out to the deck and delivered orders. All the customers were patient and kind to each other. Everyone wore masks. As for the ice cream, yes, it was about $4 a scoop, and yes, you can always buy a pint of that in the grocery store for that same amount, but the ice cream was delicious and overall, we were thrilled for a nice ending after a day out. read more

It has been a while since I last reviewed a la mode. I didn't expect much to change but I was just there tonight and feel it's time for an update that reflects recent updates. For a family of 5, it was $45 dollars. The staff are not nearly as nice, friendly, or respectful as before. Our order was taken while waiting in line outside (which was great and efficient!) but when I thanked the waitress for taking our order, I revived an eye roll and no response and she walked away. Staff have never been this way. And as someone who works with the public, I understand how hard it can be, but when someone is actually nice you do not treat them that way. The ice cream is still decent, but some of our orders were wrong. Never had a wrong order before. Very sad to see this place going downhill. Used to be such a family friendly, timeless go-to. May move on to another place next time. read more

I came here with a group of really great friends and her family. The ice cream here is phenomenal, and I've had a lot of great ice cream in my life. This definitely makes top 5, also a bonus because there's a seating area! We sat down and were promptly served. I ordered a waffle cone of the specialty butter nut ice cream. The nuts were raw, which I was not expecting, but also found that I didn't mind too much. The ice cream itself was beautifully creamy, filling, not too sweet, and delicious cold on a hot night. I would absolutely come back here again and try as many flavors as I can! read more

To expensive prices go up the amount of ice cream they give is as little as possible not worth it anymore. Wanted to give it another shot but once again was disappointed:( read more

Fast, friendly service! Waffle cones were pretty standard, but ice cream was good. Lots of flavors and several cone options.

Best Ice cream on the island. The young workers inside are great. Especially Kelley. I would go back for their sundaes

In summary: Excellent ice cream. Crappy atmosphere. The sundaes are excellent and they have really great variety. The ice cream is made onsite and is very tasty. But let's talk about the rules. First, we got an underhanded comment about how we walked up the wrong ramp (from their own parking lot). Next...don't try to go in the wrong door...one is for take out and one is for inside seating. I hope you don't want a cone after 7pm...because there's a $.50 surcharge. And it's cash only (but that's not too surprising). The previous reviews about the grouchy hostess at the front door were spot on. All in all, a really strange experience for ice cream on the island. We weren't relaxed at all because the owner's rules are so strict and weird. Great ice cream though. read more

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Best ice cream i have ever tasted. Words cannot describe the Sundays and a la modes. Truly something out of this world. Only problem is the service is not the best. Don't get me wrong they are quick but not the friendliest. Another down side is the amount of people. Good seating if you can get it... most likely you will have to sit on a curb or a step. read more

Great South End fixture with home made ice cream. Pricey but doesn't disappoint. But, a tradition every summer is a tradition!

This is some really good ice cream, but nothing spectacular. I would realistically give it 3.5 stars because it isn't anything special, but it is still delicious. A La Mode is CASH ONLY and the line is always way out the door, but it moves very quickly. There is limited seating indoors as well. It is really good homemade ice cream and one of the only places that isn't located on the boardwalk and it down the other side of Ocean City. read more

A La Mode Ice Cream Parlor - Coconut Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

I was thrilled they offered 3 different no sugar added ice flavors. They were delicious. However , the process to order , have it scooped and paid for is incredibly outdated and SLOW. We went twice and would have gone nightly given the rare option of no sugar added ice cream in the city but ...... the slowness of their workflow made that a no go. Such a shame. read more

A La Mode is doing a fantastic job considering the current situation with covid. They have multiple menus outside so people do not have to crowd around one area. Customers are not allowed inside and have to wear a mask which I really appreciated. One side of the store front they take orders and on the other you pay and they bring out your ice cream. We went twice during our stay in Ocean City and we really enjoyed our ice cream both times. I had their java ice cream and it was perfect. read more

A La Mode Ice Cream Parlor - two cups of ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

Honestly some of the worst service I've had at any restaurant. We both ordered off the rainy day special and weren't told til we had to pay that the rainy day special wasn't being offered today (even though it says every day 2-4:30). The only place a "sampler" is mentioned is on the rainy day special menu. Why did she not correct us when we ordered? We went many times the last few years and this experience was so bad, we won't be back. Having an immature college student as a manager is probably not the best idea, she just tried to talk down to us. This was our favorite place to get ice cream on the island, but honestly the prices and the service just aren't worth it. The two guys in front of us got milkshakes with one topping that were $8+ each. Our order was $15, instead of the combined $8 from the special menu (for two people!). There's too many other good ice cream places around to put up with service and prices like these. read more

Generally good - terrific service, yummy treats. Z I've cream is a bit too sweet - folks need to ramp down the sugar in their recipes.

Very expensive for what you get. The south end of OC needs some old fashion competition.

I'm just here to remind everyone that you're $30 milkshake is actually just air. Take your milkshake home, let it sit in the freezer for an hour, and half of it's gone. This place is ripping you off. Go down the street, on the left side there's a better ice cream parlor. Also, the people that work here are rude AF read more

Ice cream tastes good, but if you have to deal with the person we dealt with, turn around and leave. I think she was either the owner or perhaps just a manager, but she was really agressive and cranky. We asked for a menu outside when she approached us and she just said "look at the wall" where the menu was painted on outside. We explained that the sun glare obscured the menu but she just kept pointing to the wall and naggingly saying "wadda ya want" over and over. And the ice cream is waaay over priced. Better off going some where else next time. read more

First, the ice cream is amazing! It is made on the premises and it is delicious! My family and I have been going here for years and we have never been disappointed. They have standard flavors, but they also offer feature flavors every day. The hot fudge topping is the best I've tasted--and I've eaten a lot of ice cream. Last night I had coffee ice cream with hot fudge and I wish I had ordered a bigger serving because I didn't want it to end! Second, the service is great. Keep in mind that these are mostly high school and college kids trying to earn a few bucks over the summer; but they work hard and they do it with a smile. Even COVID-19 hasn't stopped them from figuring out the best way to get the customers what they need during a hot summer--ice cream! Seriously what would we have done without A La Mode in our quaint southend of OC? Summer just wouldn't be the same without this great establishment. read more

A La Mode Ice Cream Parlor - So hot outside it's melting right away! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

The best ice cream on the island, hands down! Totally worth the long line ... the staff is great & always have something nice to say to return customers. Try the FBI or any of the fruit flavors- perfect for a warm summer night read more

My family and I have been visiting this establishment for 10+ years, and look forward to it every year, as we live a block away. The ice cream is absolutely delicious, however, the past couple of summers we have been slowly starting to go to look elsewhere for ice cream. The lady standing outside with the bow for years is very mean and unfriendly, always trying to micromanage, and is very rude to customers. This has been a common complaint from people on the south end and the owners being notoriously rude and unappreciative to customers. The rest of the young high school-aged staff are miserable due to the poor working conditions and poor treatment from this place. If you can get past the extremely poor and unfriendly customer service, then this ice cream is very good. However, my family is getting fed up with this service after a decade worth of loyal business. read more

The ABSOLUTE BEST ice cream at the Jersey shore. Home made ice cream, delicious flavors. Nothing more needs to be said.

Had heard the workers call the two ladies that own the place the ice cream nazis. Pretty funny name but very fitting after visiting and meeting one of the owners who was the gatekeeper for the door. Talk about lacking in customer service. She was downright rude to customers and anyone who didn't conform to her OCD rules of how to approach, enter, order, pay, and exit. In the short time I was there I saw her scold several small children and then their parents as they exited out the wrong door. Lady needs to get a life and realize she would do so much better if she was just nice to people. Someone needs to throw her in the back and just have her make ice cream and not interact with any humans. read more

Tonight, I had a small waffle with cookies and cream ice cream with hot fudge and a cherry. The ice cream was delicious and the serving staff were courteous and cherrie even though their posted closing time had passed. It is understandable why there is a line late into the night. Thank you for putting a sweet exclamation mark on our vacation. We'll definitely be back. read more

horrible experience on a summer Sunday night. waited in line for a good 40 minutes only to be met by a bitchy teen with a scowl asking what I wanted. then waited another 20 minutes to then be overcharged at checkout. when we finally got our ice cream, we sat down to then have another teen worker come up under my feet and start mopping up with bleach cleaner. whole experience was a nightmare! go to kessels instead! read more

Decent ice cream but a little pricey for how good it is. Line was really long so maybe I just didn't get the best flavors. Got vanilla fudge and cookies and cream. Would come back but get different flavors. read more

Super friendly and helpful staff. They make their own ice cream! I had the Dusty Road Sundae which is basically malt powder on top of your choice of ice cream. I had the chocolate. Delicious! Husband had Vanilla. He loved it. Will visit again! read more

Excellent creamy homemade ice cream with a large list of regular flavors and a few rotating guest flavors. Always a line, but it moves fast. You won't be sorry you waited. read more

A la Mode is a great little homemade ice cream parlor situated in a beautiful spot in Ocean City. I had cookie dough ice cream, with peanut butter cup ice cream, and it was delicious! My husband had the "brown derby" and my daughter had the "San Francisco," and both loved what they had. Although the line is usually out the door, and very long, they have a very efficient system, and by the time we got to the register it was time to pay and our order was there waiting for us. Pretty cool!!! read more

A La Mode Ice Cream Parlor - people standing outside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

Went there the other night. It was my family and two other families I think and the lady that took our order was extremely rude. Not to mention it was raining out, she had a poncho on and we were not allowed in. This is not the first time we have had a bad experience with her. Ice cream is ok, but I refuse to go there again. read more

I was so excited to get my ice cream, I even rode my bike 5 blocks with my bestie to get it, and I was so disappointed. The moment I walked up to the line I got screamed at for having my bike. I was so humiliated that i felt like crying. When I got my ice cream it cheered me up!! but soon I was disappointed once again. We were sitting on the benches outside and they started closing the shop down, and started to take all the benches around us away. We felt obligated to leave so we went across the street and sat on the curb so they can watch us eat our ice cream while sitting on the ground because they were too rude and impatient to let us finish. Also just to add as soon as i handed them my card they asked how much tip I wanted to give!! What the heck!! I'm not tipping you for being mean!! To conclude, If you want to eat ice cream on the curb while crying, come here, but if not i would choose a different ice cream shop!!! read more

A La Mode Ice Cream Parlor - us sitting on the curb across the street - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

We checked with the woman taking orders (8/31) to make sure the chocolate didn't have any nut contaminants as we have a tree nut allergy in the family and we didn't see any signs about allergy alerts throughout the store. She told us the ice cream in the back is made for those with allergies, we asked twice after to make sure she was positive. The second and third time she told us (with lots of attitude might I add) that the ice cream would be fine. I didn't see her write anything regarding an allergy on the order sheet, but figured since she reassured us and was unhappy about having to do so, that she was going to make her coworkers aware. Turns out, she didn't. My mom went in to check to make sure it was safe (after we started feeding him, trusting it was ok) and they told her to stop giving it to him because it could've been contaminated with the other scoopers (pistachio ice cream) since there was no allergy notice. We threw it out immediately (very sad for a 3 year old who had been looking forward to this ALL DAY!!), and then of course panic, anxiety, confusion set in. How do you let this happen??? If we didn't ask, that would've been on us. But we asked multiple times, each time the woman getting angrier that she had to repeat herself that the ice cream would be fine. And it wasn't! Such a joke. He ended up being okay and we are so thankful for that, however, that does not make up for the actions and carelessness from this establishment. Another woman was very apologetic and kind (which was appreciated after the woman taking our orders was so rude), but unfortunately the damage was already done. You should consider a better system for safe ice cream for those with allergies, put allergy alerts up throughout the store, and get that woman who was taking orders some training on customer service. We look forward to going here every year, but we will not be returning again, especially due to the careless nature of making sure that all patrons are safe, especially ones with an allergy. read more

Best ice cream you can get on the island and probably in New Jersey. One of the few places that actually make their ice cream homemade, and their brownies for their brownies a la mode are homemade as well. Everything is delicious every time I go. Best ice cream place I've ever been to. read more