Colonial Bakery is a must if in Lavallette, NJ. What a lot of patrons in line didn't know (maybe…read morethis is new) is that online ordering is available for next-day or future pickups. Seems like that is the way to go if you're a summer local or are looking to do something time sensitive. The requirements for this are detailed on the website. If you're coming for the summer and don't mind the whole experience of taking a number, waiting in line, talking to East Coast locals, and taking in the sweet smells of the bakery...then enjoy the wait! The "Crumb Bun" or crumb cake as we call it, is what we also come here for because it's the "it" thing us West Coasters don't get on our side. What I noticed is they do individual pieces, a whole cake that serves 6-8, platters, with Bavarian cream, filled with slices of cinnamon apples, and a bag of "just the crumbs". We went with a whole crumb cake to take back to feed the family/guests, and a few decorated Sesame Street cookies. They have everything here though - from donuts/pastries, bagels/rolls/bread, fun cookies, cupcakes...you name it. They also have coffee! All in all get there close to opening, pre-order if needed, or just enjoy the crumb cake ride.

Best crumb cake on the Jersey shore. Be prepared to grab a number and wait if you don't order…read moreahead. Always a line here--even at 7:00 am. Prices are high, but, they gotta make their money for the year in just a few months. I will return.

Used go all the time, rolls & bread was the best around, no more rolls were stale yesterday's…read morerolls, place has so cheap they can't even put a card board under the cakes&rings. Place has gone down hill since he purchased Elisa's in Lakewood.

Great bakery. Best powdered jelly donuts!!! Their rolls are so good and breads fantastic…read more So happy they are open again

My family and I love this place. Summer Sweets is an awesome ice cream parlor in Lavallette…read more There's no parking lot so cars usually just park along the street, disregarding any no parking signs. It's that, or you can park a couple blocks away. There's a cute claw game outside where you play till you win for $3. All little kids beg their parents here. The ice cream is great! Wonderful assortment of flavors and it's all so good. You can put two flavors together in a small. Try flavors to see what you like and enjoy! They also sell some chocolate by the pound - pretzels, bark, other chocolate covered things... Some frozen treats are for sale in a freezer case inside. They have a rewards system that seems to return dollars to you quickly, likely cause ice cream costs a bit nowadays. Also, no credit card fee.

Tried both "Jersey Shore" and Sea Salt Chocolate Malt and both were delicious and exceptionally…read morecreamy. Reasonably priced with fast service given how crowed and overwhelming it was.

Van Holten's is a very cool store located on the Seaside boardwalk near Casino Pier. They have a…read morelarge assortment of sweet yummy things. Fill your own bag of saltwater taffy, there are chocolates, truffles, popcorn, so many delicious things and they're all pretty delicious. We usually get taffy and truffles. They do charge a credit card fee here so bring cash if you're as averse to these as I am. This is such a fun store though that don't let that deter you. There are usually a few staff members behind the long counter ready to ring you up. We hit this place up every year for goodies. Check it out!

Stopped in and picked up a variety of non-pareils, which were all delicious and comprised of such…read morehigh-quality chocolate, as well as a small bag of saltwater taffy that held so much more than I anticipated for the price - and the taffy was melt in your mouth amazing! Definitely worth stopping in!

Ice Palace is located just over the Tom's River bridge into Ortley Beach. There are ice cream…read moreparlors everywhere in this area and this one is a little off the main road. So if you want to avoid crowds, stop by this one as their ice cream is good. Plus they have a variety of flavors and ices too. Prices here a little more than my favorite ice cream shop in Lavallette and Ice Palace also charges a credit card fee. It's a few blocks from the house I rented, but we'd rather drive a bit to other places. Still, I'll give them five stars as they're good enough and there's plenty of seating inside, plus an actual parking lot!

Good family neighborhood place. Fun ice cream flavors…read more They celebrated 7/25/22- Christmas in July theme. Fun!! Pup cups a must try!!

Not enough stars for the classic creamsicle. Always on point!! Just a small taste brings me back to…read moremy childhood on the boardwalk.

Kohr's is everywhere from Point Pleasant to Seaside, with so many locations. Some disappoint and…read moresome satisfy. This Kohr's had me thinking 5 stars for sure just because of their excellent customer service. This location is right on Rt 35, next to Barnacle Bill's. They actually have a small parking lot that many don't realize exists. You have to drive up the next side street towards the beach, then head down the one way road to their location. Pull in and you'll likely see some empty spots... Unless it's a Saturday. The custard here was delicious. What really stood out was the customer service. First my 82 year old father dropped his cone. They eagerly and happily replaced it for him. Then, when peeling away the paper from my cone, it buckled and collapsed. So mine fell too. When showing it to the guys behind the counter, they again were eager to help replace it. I was just Wow'd at the service here. They really want you to be satisfied.

Loved everything about this! But some of the singers had…read morebeautiful voices but soft and low so hard to hear. I think they should wear a microphone to really capture the attention of the audience and younger ones. But definitely would recommend! Fun experience!

Every time we come here with the kids, we have a blast! We tried to order a cup of Joe, which you…read morecan substitute the ice cream flavor for kids so that you get the mug to bring home as a souvenir. Be sure to book a reservation and follow their text prompts and calls to make sure you get a spot. It is a busy popular place however, that being said I was able to get a reservation for seven the same day an hour before the timeslot I had asked for so it's not too busy that you can't get in. The songs are fun and they interact with every table. They ask one person or a couple of people from every table to stand up and sing some fun version of a common slogan or popular song that they changed to match the ice cream or the topping that you would ordered it's funny it's fun and it's a great memory to add to your trip! The ice cream itself is very yummy and you can order from a side window to go. They make their own fudge, which if you walk down the "" fudge alley you can buy their fudge as well as some T-shirts in the building behind the ice cream shop.

Great food! Friendly customer service! Great price I would go back! Great place to eat at the…read moreboardwalk!

Fry Me-Up stand is located right on the Seaside Heights boardwalk. You have to really look to find…read moreit because there any many stores around it. You can pretty much find here anything from an apple pie to a fried KOOL AID! Wow, after looking at the menu I expected to see anything fried but kool aid. So fascinating. I had a chance to try out their funnel cake with chocolate. It was a regular funnel cake, which did not really wow me. If you are craving some unique boardwalk food, this would be a great place to be. Thank you for reading this and I hope you find this helpful.

The BEST ice cream experience I've had all summer! This review has been a long time in the making,…read morejust narrowly meeting the Shore-imposed Labor Day deadline for summer. Ice cream so good that this Iceberg could have taken down the Titanic. The Death by Chocolate flavor is delightfully creamy, rich, and decadent. S'mores flavored desserts are among my favorite, and Iceberg's approach makes all of the flavor notes outrageously apparent. Graham cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow swirl was obvious in every bite for an in-your-face campfire S'mores experience. All of the other flavors I sampled were great, including the fruitier flavors that I don't typically gravitate towards. An absolutely wonderful staff is what takes Iceberg over the top. Super friendly with generous samplings. As an ice cream place should be! Ice cream is all about smiles and happiness. I have to shout out Jordyn & Presley as scoopers of the summer. Not only did they scoop the ice cream high and give recommendations with a smile, but their customer service and person-ability made our night. I hope they received a nice summer bonus and had a blast working there! Bonus points for the pink walls of Iceberg indicating the his-and-hers nature of the ice cream shop, as it's owned by the wife of the blue and beloved Lenny's market. Iceberg can top off or begin a Lavalette day or night, as it's been doing since I was a child.

The ice cream was great, (strawberry) and the wait wasn't too bad even during prime time. I really…read morecouldn't find anything wrong with it. They did run out of a couple of my flavor choices, but that was fine since they have so many options, just keep in mind that if you have a favorite flavor, it's probably gone by late afternoon or evening. Inside is a bit tight, very crowded with almost no place to stand or sit other than a somewhat disorganized line. You pay before you get your ice cream, which felt backwards to me, but maybe that's just how things are done now. It's nice and cool inside, which is great for summer days. I really enjoyed it and the food. I would recommend this place.

When the wife says she wants ice cream...you take advantage and find a place! Yea, it's the…read moreoff-season and yes, it was chilly, but we didn't care. After watching a beautiful sunset over the bay, we drove over to Ice Cream Boss and found a gem. I'm sure during the season the line is out the door, but we walked right up and looked over the flavors. I love place that allows two flavors in a small cup! Wifey got the Coffee Oreo and Coconut Castaway and I got the Sea Salt Caramel with nuts and Chocolate Peanut Butter. It was a nice treat and there was enough to last for two servings for each of us. Give them a try if you're in the area!

Excellent homemade ice cream! Love their creative flavors like their cookie butter and hazelnut…read moreflavors.