My family and I love this place. Summer Sweets is an awesome ice cream parlor in Lavallette. 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. read more

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

Sad to see this place go so far down hill. We came in around 7:30 on Saturday 6/9. A few people in line and their ordering system has slowed things down but no biggie. The problems: my wife reviews the board and asks for banana and then elvis ice cream, they are out of both. Our friend with a dairy allergy asks about the 3 vegan flavors listed, yup all out of those 3. They settle on cookie dough w peanut butter sauce and the only vegan option while another friend gets mint chip. Businesses run out of things we get that but 5 flavors?? It makes me think even more were unavailable too and poor inventory management, it wasn't even busy. The mint was a glowing dark green color, never seen mint that dark too much food coloring and not good plus there may have been 8 gummy bears on top as a requested "topping." You wouldn't have even known the cookie dough was what it was, just a bad vanilla w little to no dough pieces and the vegan was awful. Everyone threw out their ice cream after a few bites, it was borderline inedible. I guess thats what $21+ gets you for 3 ice creams nowadays. We live down the street but we'll be taking our business to one of the many other ice cream places this summer. read more

The hard ice cream was freezer burned, lucky good taste. The soft serve was not cold enough, was very drippy.

Ice cream very good and the device was fine...no complaints. One thing I would like to comment on is the outside patio.../it needs to be power washed!!!!! read more

Good service they treat you like you are their fav customer and the waffle cones their like made fresh daily and they are good

I visited on Saturday night and what wonderful surprise of an ice cream shop. Chocolates, candies, and caramel apples! I got the Vegan Very Berry (It was delicious), and my daughter got a chocolate chip cone with sprinkles. There are lots of chips in the chocolate chip! I also bought a six pack of chipw8ches for the road. I'm definitely going back. Staff was great, and the line moved quickly! read more

We had dinner at Lenny's so we stopped over and had some great ice cream! So many choices on ice cream, toppings, flavored cones and more. The staff were great and the ice cream and toppings were fresh and delicious! read more

Paper straw in a milk shake is a rookie move. Point blank it doesn't work if you drink at a normal persons pace. Whatever presumed environmental impact by using paper is cancelled out by the styrofoam cup. read more

Summer Sweets - Useless paper straw in a counterintuitive styrofoam cup. Rookie move. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

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Just had ice-cream place was great service . I had moosetracks and it was banging ck it out

This rating is based solely off the service we received. Ice cream was and always is good. This is our go to ice cream spot but have to tell it like it is. Payed for a waffle cone with two scoops of ice cream, chocolate sprinkles and received 2 scoops in a cup and handed me a waffle cone. When we said we asked for the sprinkles he had attitude and questioning what I ORDERED. How about you read the slip and give people what they paid for. Also ordered 4 scoops in a cup and received two scoops in a cup. The young kid that helped us just loves his job so much that he didn't even say thanks and sorry for messing up your order. Rolled his eyes and walked away. read more

I really like the variety and creativity of the ice cream flavors here. Their seasonal pumpkin pie was amazing. The Elvis with peanut butter and banana in just the right ratio is great too. The salted caramel pretzel chip hits the perfect sweet salty crunchy sticky notes. You can get 2 different flavors in a "small" cup, which is unusual for other shops in the area. But holy hell, the night and morning after I eat their ice cream I am SO THIRSTY. It always seems like a good idea at the time but then I'm chugging water like it's going out of style. I have no idea why, it doesn't seem particularly salty or sweeter than other ice creams in town. At this point, I'm too old for this. But if doesn't bother you, definitely sample some of their yummy creations. read more

Just had the unfortunate mistake of eating there. First of all, you should power wash the concrete floor and concrete tables outside. It's disgusting and unsanitary at best. My pecan cup wasn't creamy like a quality ice cream should be. It was icy and about 1/2 the size of the previous owners and $22 for 3 small items. We've heard the quality and quantity have gone down and here we are. The service was good and quick. Clean your establishment. The other places in town are well worth the walk. read more

Best ice cream around. Have tried multiple flavors and each one was great. Definitely my go to when on the island.

We stopped in for ice cream with friends Saturday night and tried to look past the dirty tables and filthy garbage receptacle we were served a messy banana split! when we mentioned our disappointment to the female mgr, and questioned why the toppings were all mixed together. She said that this is how they make our banana splits and did not offer to remake it! We will not return! $8.95 banana split, 3 toppings mixed together, no whip cream, no cherries, no choice, that's how they make it! Not for us! read more

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The ice cream here is great! Tons of options. Personally love the vanilla peanut butter

Great ice cream! Large selection. Always very crowded. Long lines. This is a seasonal ice cream shoppe. There are a few tables outside. Limited parking. Worth the trip! Support your local business! read more

It's very hard to find good vegan ice cream, so I was so excited to find out that Summer Sweets carries SEVERAL flavors. All of their vegan flavors are delicious, especially the mint chocolate chip! Even my non-vegan family members chose the vegan flavors over the dairy ones! I will definitely be back here! read more

There's nothing like the Jersey Shore. But the best part, are places like these--locally-owned and run by people who have lived down in this area their whole life; whose families are ingrained into the wind, sand and sea. I had the well-known "waffle sandwich" with two flavors" butter pecan and coffee royale sprinkled with oreos and topped with whipped cream. And let me tell you - you know you're doing ice cream right when it comes with its own set of silverware! You definitely need a knife, fork and spoon to eat this delectable delight! The waffle was made fresh, right in front of me, and then topped with the flavors of my choosing. While you may think that it's a little pricey for ice cream... I wouldn't think twice before paying for this heaping, delicious dessert! The service is fantastic, everyone is so personable and friendly and the girls do a great job! LEAVE A TIP! They split them at the end of the night and these girls work so hard! Let's show this place and the shore a little of our love! Jersey Strong. read more

Not much more you could ask for from a busy ice cream shop during Labor Day weekend than to be fully staffed. That, friendly service, flavor variety and great ice cream. This place covers all those points and even has parking. The Cake Batter had chunks of yellow cake and bits of sprinkles in it. The best CB ice cream I've ever had. Will for sure go out of my way to visit this ice cream parlor the next time I take a trip to the Shore. read more

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The best ice cream!! My family and I have been going for years!! Summer Sweets has great service and delicious ice cream!

Great little beach sweet treat spot. Delicious and great vibe. Always makes the kids happy.

This is the best ice cream at the jersey shore! Great ice cream flavors & fresh made waffles-the caramel apples are to die for. Shop is super clean & the staff moves the line quickly- definitely worth the wait though! read more

Our favorite ice cream place down the shore! Every ice cream we have is delicious! Lots of desserts to choose from. Pies, fudge, sundaes, floats, shakes and more...service is great even when the line is out the door. read more

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We came here at 10pm on a Friday after scoping out the ginormous line at Iceberg. Even at Sweet, there was a line out of the door, but I convinced my husband the line would move quickly (this girl really wanted some ice cream!). The line did move fairly quickly for the size, but it did end up taking 25-30 minutes to get out of there with our tasty, cold treats. So if you don't want to wait, get there early! Since I normally don't wait 1/2 hour for ice cream, I hoped it was really good and worth the wait. Fortunately, it didn't disappoint. My server allowed me to sample several flavors and was very patient. We got a double of vanilla peanut butter and PB cookie crunch in a a cup and coconut/butter pecan in a cup (both hard ice creams). They do have a large variety of most of the standards and some interesting, new ones (including Elvis, banana with PB and chocolate). Still not as good as Iceberg but tasty nonetheless. read more

Best ice cream on the island! Great original flavors and very generous portions. The congress are home made right in front of you. The candy section is delicious and the cannollis are fabulous. The staff is very friendly Thursday nights are family nights and they have special events for the kids. A few weeks ago was spin art and last week they had the characters from Frozen. read more

Absolutely the best ice cream shop at the Jersey Shore. Happy smiling faces great you as you come in the door, awesome staff. Got to try candy apple "apple pie", oh so good, best homemade apple on a stick anywhere! This place is worth the trip from anywhere, go early the lines get long. Love it read more

On our way back up North we stopped for some fudge and a few chocolates to take with us. We hit the Parkway and couldn't resist having a piece of chocolate. The chocolates (chocolate covered cherry and caramel sea salt) both tasted old and disgusting. The chocolates had to have been sitting in the display case for weeks, if not more. The fudge was the same way.. Very disappointed - that's $30 worth of candy/fudge that's going in the garbage. Don't waste your time here, head to the Seaside or Pt. Pleasant boardwalk instead. read more

Always stop here during out week in Chadwick Beach. Great ice cream, candy and ice cream cakes!!!

This place is hands down the best ice cream in Lava. Hands down better over Iceberg. HIGHLY recommend! Great prices. 5 ice creams for $20!

While the ice cream is quite delicious the peanut butter flavores are a majority and weave trough all the other bins. Wish they considered people with allergies and put them in one case. When my husband mention something nicely to the owner on a slow night about keeping it separate as he heard a kid upset that he could not get ice cream here for the same reasons she laughed and said no I'm not gonna do that. read more

After years of summer's in this area, I finally went to Summer Sweets. It is the best ice cream spot anywhere nearby. Will be making a visit every time I come down the shore. read more

Have been going here for years, it's time for a well deserved stellar review! Have tried several different flavors with my 5 kids and friends and family, and never disappointed! "Elvis" as an ice cream flavor? You have to try it! The staff is always friendly and helpful. The cakes are better than Cold Stone and Carvel (sorry to mention the competition, but they really aren't competition). If I have one bad thing to say it's that they are not open year round! Love it! read more

Love their ice cream!! It's a summer staple, my family and friends get it nearly nightly over the weekends. The line out the door explains it all- so worth it and so worth the wait! read more

Good place. There is some stiff competition down the road in Lavallette, but Summer Sweets hold their own. I'm been going there for years and have never been disappointed. Great HOT FUDGE! read more

Can't believe how nice the servers were last night.... they had a power outage but kept the ice cream flowing! Always support local businesses read more

Very cute ice cream shop. The ice cream is rich and delicious! The inside is somewhat small but it's great!

The best ice cream around! Summer Sweets is very reasonably price. Especially for the amount of ice cream you get and there is always free sprinkles. The hot waffle sundaes are my favorite! The candy apple called "apple pie" is amazing! You def. have to try this place. You won't be disappointed. read more

Really great ice cream, especially soft serve with rainbow sprinkles! Had almost every night we were there. People are very nice too! Chocolate covered apples are HUGE! read more

Oh heavenly ice cream! Fresh made waffles and waffle cones, great hot fudge, large variety of delicious hard ice cream and the best soft ice cream I have had in ages! Prices are reasonable too! read more