The heat of the summer wipes us all out, and when you can't find the time to relax by the pool or make it to the beach sometimes you need other alternatives to cool yourself down. One of my favorite ways to do this is to suck down a milkshake or get an ice cream cone bigger than my heads, here are some of the best places to stop and grab some sweet treats this summer.
1. Curly’s Ice Cream – Riverdale NJ
An old-school shack located on Route 23 always has a line, but it's worth the wait. With flavors like raspberry cheesecake and espresso Oreo, how could you not want to pull off and stop? Only looking for a small treat? Don't worry they also serve baby cones!
2. Colonia Dairy Maid – Colonia NJ
Or, well. as my family and I like to call it... 40 Flavors. With a wide variety of flavors to choose from, there's a little something for the whole family. Looking for something different? Try their Spongebob flavor, a French Vanilla base full of chocolate candy pieces, chunks of fudgy brownie, and a swirl of fudge. Can I get a "yum"?
3. Tipsy Scoop – NYC
New York's very first, get this, barlour. Every flavor is a little below 5% ABV, but eat enough of their signature Maple Bacon Bourbon flavor and you're guaranteed to leave with a little buzz. Only if you're 21 and over, of course.
4. Bucket and Bay – Jersey City/Hoboken NJ
Farm fresh straight to a homemade cone, boozy options, and my personal favorite the Red-Eye If you're a coffee enthusiast like me then this mix of cold brew and espresso to make the perfect gelato is a must-try flavor for you.
5. Purple Cow Ice Cream – Lawrenceville NJ
Quaint and homey you'll want to plop yourself down on their porch while you enjoy your delicious sweet treat. Over 24 flavors to choose from, but a fan favorite is their namesake The Purple Cow, a yummy black raspberry ice cream with stirred in chocolate chips. You can even bring your furry little four-legged friend along to cool down with their own little "Pup Cup."
6. Big Gay Ice Cream – NYC
For the big gays, the not so gays, and everyone in between, this ice cream is delicious and it comes in various forms, it will be hard to choose what you want and how you want it. From their signature cone, the "Dorothy," a vanilla cone injected with smooth dulce de leche and coated in crushed up Nilla wafers, to their Gobblers, which take traditional pie flavors and mix them with their cool and creamy soft serve. Needless to say, you're guaranteed to find something to satisfy your sweet tooth.
