Summer’s Sweet Treats Beyond Ice Cream
From refreshing Italian ice to fruit smoothies, you’ll always find a delicious way to cool down.
Nowhere does summer quite like the Jersey Shore, and we are savoring every bit of the beach, the heat and the good vibes. The season’s treat is ice cream, of course—no beach day would be complete without it, and you’ll find amazing options in our county.
But warm-weather sweets don’t end there. If you want something lighter, something more fruit-forward or something a little different, try these options:
Italian ice.
Cold and bright, this bite offers the ultimate refreshment on scorching hot days (and it’s dairy-free!).
- Crazees, 2 West River Rd., Rumson, 732.530.6543
- Frozen Flavors, 490 Palmer Ave., Middletown; 848.256.8266
- Ralph’s Italian Ices, multiple locations
- Strollo’s Lighthouse, multiple locations
Smoothies
Summer is already all about fresh fruit. Visit these shops, which make it even more craveable.
- Nourished By Nature, 801 Main St., Unit 1A, Belmar, 908.907.5893
- Pulp Asbury, 516 Summerfield Ave., Asbury Park, 732.361.0911
- Ripe, 413 Spier Ave., Allenhurst, 732.686.1402
- The Herd Juicery, 80 Brighton Avenue, Long Branch, 732.222.4818
Boba tea
Cool, sweet milk tea in almost any flavor under the sun, chewy tapioca pearls and bright colors begging for an Instagram post—yeah, we’ll take a few!
- Co-Cool Smoothie & Bubble Tea, 3710 Rte. 9, Freehold
- J-Bubble Tea, 61 Village Center Dr, Freehold, 848.444.9144
- Kori Kori, 65 Broad St., Red Bank, 732.383.5047
- Moge Tee Aberdeen, 1061 Rte. 34, Suite B, Aberdeen, 732.705.3070
Want more of our favorite places and trends all around the county? Make sure you flip through the NEW July issue of MONMOUTH!
