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    5.0 (11 reviews)
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    Birthday Cake
    Mike M.

    First time trying it. Big fan , if you're looking a light ice cream with a lot of flavor this is the spot. Great service as well too. Really nice owners. Definitely will be back!

    strawberry ice with strawberry boba
    Gia T.

    the food here is so good. it tastes like your eating snow. so many toppings. there so nice and the service is incredible. the ambiance is also great. it's so cozy and makes me ready for winter

    Mexican Candy

    The people behind the counter are always so so kind and personable! It's inside YB eatery and the hours are a little tricky sometimes so definitely check their Instagram for hours!! The ice is always so smooth and creamy and is similar to bingsoo (korean shaved ice). The flavors are very unique and the presentation's always spot on. Can't wait to visit again !!

    Halo Halo  Tarp snow topped with condensed milk, flan, macapuno coconut, ube paste, sweetened red and white beans, and jackfruit

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    Something different. The ice doesn't seem like ice but is tasty. A bit on the expensive side but different enough to go for it.

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    Concept Sweet - Hard Ice Cream Parfait

    Concept Sweet

    4.3(13 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    The place was closed during advertised open hours of businesses. Drove 45 minutes for nothing.read more

    Prior to visiting this store I had no idea what Concept Sweet was selling. Was it an ice cream…read moreshop? Candy store? Retail? I guess you can say it's a combination of all of these, but if you look at the owners pictures, you weren't sure what you are walking into, because all his pictures are stock photos of what he is selling and you don't actually see the actual store inside and items sold. In a nutshell, Concept Sweet sells what ever the owner wants - ice cream, candy, sweets (some savory), and a variety of cute instagrammable merchandise . The description is very basic, but when you walk into the shop, you see there is much more than that! The ice cream can be served in many different ways. A variety of flavored scoops in a cup, scoop(s) on a cone, on a flavored cone, on a J cone, as ice cream nachos, as Dole whip, on a hot waffle, with or without toppings, with or without accessories, shaped like sushi, as spaghetti, shaped like pizza, etc. It's crazy, I know. They also sell ices, push pops, cake pops, Du's Donuts, chocolates, candies, cookies, cupcakes, and cute merchandise to make a parties more fun. I'm sure I missed something...just look at the Yelp pictures and you can see the 500+ pics the owner posted! There are the usual candies and chocolates you will find at many convenient stores. What's cool about Concept Sweet is that there are many unique sweets you won't find easily locally, such as Pocket Latte Chocolate bars, Pac man Arcade Candy, and Gumby Gummy candy. The owner has put so many unique sweets into this store! This includes the beverages (check out my pics). Another example are donuts from Du's Donuts in Brooklyn, NY., owned by the famous Wylie Dufresne. I actually came in looking to buy these! I purchased 4 Du's Donuts: the lemon matcha,coffee cake, chocolate caramel brownie, and blueberry crumble. I thought they tasted pretty good, but they are not that much better than a Duck Donuts or Broad Street Dough which are priced lower per specialty donut. While we were there, my daughter also ordered a plain scoop of pumpkin ice cream and she said she liked it. Despite the pricing of Du's Donuts, I like Concept Sweet and its er, concept. I didn''t really notice the price after purchasing, but I'm estimating over a couple bucks per - closer to three bucks. There are cheaper donuts but you'd have to drive further to get a specialty donut, especially Du's which is located in Williamburg, Brooklyn! I'm not sure when they get the donuts but they didn't taste stale at all. They even had Halloween donuts available. I'd like to see Concept sweets do well as it seems like the owner is really putting it all into his business. It's a fun store with many unique items. See for yourself!

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    Cinnaholic

    Cinnaholic

    4.5(25 reviews)
    13.6 mi

    There is nothing like a fresh, warm cinnamon bun and the Cinnaholic location in EAST WINDSOR…read moreperfects the recipe and is free of some allergens. They have 20 signature cinnamon rolls, seasonal options, and you can custom order a roll with any available topping. Load it up and bite into a soft, tasty treat. In addition to rolls, they also sell brownies, cookies, edible cookie dough, and more! We ordered a cookie cake for a birthday party and it was delicious! You wouldn't even know that it is made without dairy and eggs. Yes, all their products are 100% vegan! They even cater for any event and will be a delicious dessert for your party or team! We spoke with the owner, JP, who is the friendliest person and loves what he does. He allows leashed and friendly dogs inside to order and to dine inside. They are also available through popular food delivery services.

    I've been here a few times before and really enjoyed it, but this recent visit didn't match my…read moreprevious experiences. I purchased two buns. The Cookie Monster and Strawberry Cheesecake rolls. Both were melted by the time I got home. :( The quality this time felt different overall, and everything seemed noticeably sweeter than I remember from past visits. Also, I noticed a difference between the sample and what I received. The Strawberry Cheesecake sample on display had a visible strawberry (or at least a larger piece), but the actual roll I got only had a few very small bits, which felt a bit misleading. By the second day, the roll was already hard, which was disappointing in terms of freshness. I'm not sure if it was just an off batch, but based on this experience, I'm not sure it's worth the travel for me going forward.

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    Cinnaholic - The menu! Customizable. Simple and so tidy!

    The menu! Customizable. Simple and so tidy!

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    Brownstone Pancake Factory - Oreo Blast & Vanilla Shake

    Brownstone Pancake Factory

    4.2(169 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    My first experience at the Brownstone Pancake Factory was with my daughter and grandbabies, who…read morehave been several times before. Walking in felt like going to a carnival--bright, lively, and full of energy. I initially expected a simple diner, but I quickly realized it's much more; there are so many menu options that it was actually a bit overwhelming in the best way. My daughter ordered an iced vanilla latte along with a California omelette, which came with breakfast potatoes. I had a regular coffee and a croissant sandwich with bacon, ham, and cheese. They also have a great kids' menu. My granddaughter had a blueberry pancake with scrambled eggs on the side, and she absolutely loved it. The service was fantastic--our server was very attentive throughout our visit. The ambiance was also perfect for a mid-Friday morning: lively but still comfortable. Overall, a great first visit, and I can see why my daughter enjoys coming here so often.

    Fast moving place to say the least. Gets crowded quickly on special event days like Mothers Day…read more We waited for nearly 90 mins. Not my choice to wait. I don't wait for food. Definitely not 90 mins.. My daughter just had to have Brownstone. The worst part of the wait was their system. They do not notify you by text or restaurant pager. They come to the door and yell out a name. If you miss hearing your name or they mispronounced your name, they pass you by. That's crazy considering the amount of names they get and the house doesn't pronounce it correctly The food: All of our order was VERY good. Only complaint. My skirt steak was cooked well, not medium well. But it was not over cooked. Was still tender and delicious. If you can't tell by all the photos. We took a lot of food home. The waitress was really attentive. But it looked like all the staff was attentive. Not over bearing at all. Super busy place. And they only take 1st come, 1st call. But make a waiting list as it gets crowded. The seating was a little tight. And that was throughout the place. Nice menu selections. So we'll be back to try few other items. Clean restrooms which are a plus for me. DEFINITELY would recommend this place.

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    Del Ponte's Bakery

    Del Ponte's Bakery

    4.2(200 reviews)
    14.1 mi
    $$

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was bad enough that I feel obligated to warn…read moreothers. Yesterday I purchased eight brownies for over $30 from this bakery for a birthday celebration at work. At that price point, I expected something fresh, rich, and worthy of being brought to a group. What I got instead were stale, dry brownies that tasted like they had been sitting out for days. It was honestly embarrassing to serve them. They were noticeably old and completely underwhelming, especially for a bakery that positions itself as a premium spot. If you're charging luxury prices, the product needs to match. Freshness should be the absolute bare minimum, and unfortunately, that wasn't even close here. I won't be returning, and I definitely wouldn't recommend this place for anything you're bringing to an event.

    Bottom line: Del Ponte's Bakery in Bradley Beach has many display cases of delicious sweet treats…read moreand Italian bakery delights. The various types of biscotti we purchased as well as the crumble cheesecake were highlights from our selections. Definitely worth a stop in to see what interests your sweet tooth. The Deets: After dinner in Asbury Park this recent visit, it was decided a visit was needed down to Del Ponte's Bakery along Main St in Bradley Beach. This bakery's huge selection of Italian pastries and sweet treats was almost overwhelming! Multiple display cases of deliciousness awaited us inside the shop, we really took our time to look over all of it before decisions were made. We had basically thought going in that we would nab some fresh biscotti (which of course, we did, in different varieties, all delicious) but also ended up with some other goodies such as crumble cheesecake (so good!), cookies, etc. We feasted well each morning, believe you me. It was on the Friday evening of Labor Day holiday weekend and I think the young staffers there had a long day. We were served well, but from the "Can I help who is next, already?!" for example that was shouted out across the shop full of customers sort of came across as "let's get this done now" but hey, never know what they already had been through that day, right? They gathered up all our choices from case to case when it was our turn and we were pretty pleased with the boxes full of baked goodness as all of it didn't last long. Del Ponte's Bakery is a good stop to make if wanting some sweet treats to take home and enjoy, we are glad we did so.

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    Del Ponte's Bakery - Strawberry Shortcake

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    Del Ponte's Bakery - Assorted biscotti choices to accompany morning coffee during Labor Day weekend 2025.

    Assorted biscotti choices to accompany morning coffee during Labor Day weekend 2025.

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