Top-Rated Ice Creameries in New Jersey’s Heartland
Did your hometown favorite make the list? Check out our guide to the best ice cream spots in New Jersey’s Heartland!
Custard Corral
2100 East Broad Street, Millville
Open daily from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
For a kid-friendly spot, look no further than Custard Corral. Kids can visit the small petting zoo and play while enjoying a scoop or two.
Del’s Custard & Yogurt
907 North Main Road, Vineland
Monday through Thursday: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Friday through Saturday: 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Since opening its doors in April 1982, Del’s Custard and Yogurt serves as one of the most popular custard stands in the Vineland area attracting customers from as far north as Cherry Hill and as far south as Cape May. Del’s owners pride themselves on serving the best and highest quality premium custard, ice cream, fat and sugar-free yogurt, not to mention the diverse menu of ice cream sundaes, shakes, banana splits, and old fashioned homemade Italian water ice.
Flipper’s Custard
2 East McNeal Street, Millville
Open daily from 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Known for being the best “bang-for-your buck” creamery in the area, Flipper’s has been serving up unique flavors for many years. Their homemade banana and strawberry custard brings people as far as Cape May and even New York to their windows!
Hopewell Custard
654 Shiloh Pike, Bridgeton
Open 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
According to a local reviewer, “No one else comes close in the Cumberland County area.” Enough said.
Hudock’s Custard Stand
544 Quinton Road, Salem
Open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
In addition to frozen custard, Hudock’s makes the best hamburgers and hot dogs in the region. Try the Belly Buster, a half-pound hamburger!
Latteria
95 Woodstown Road, Swedesboro
Open daily from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Closed on Sunday
Latteria is an artsy, high-ceilinged cafe with coffee, shakes & many creative flavors of homemade ice cream. Their extensive collection of flavors is created on the premises daily, with only the freshest sustainably sourced cream. Produced by hormone free cows raised on family farms, their ice cream is fresh, additive free, and uniquely delicious!
Pennsville Custard Stand
338 North Broadway, Pennsville
Open daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Pennsville Custard Stand has been serving up ice cream and other goods for nearly seventy years. According to locals, you won’t find more delicious ice cream.
The Purple Penguin
1008 Harding Highway, Newfield
Open daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Run by Pat and Gary Marino, The Purple Penguin has been open for an astounding 21 seasons! The recent switch to solar power has allowed The Purple Penguin to be much more efficient and eco-friendly. They offer 25 flavors of hard ice cream, many custard variations including crunchie-creme, flavor burst, and much more. Food includes high-quality burgers, hotdogs, (voted South Jersey’s best) cheesesteaks, fries of many variations, homemade chips & a high variety menu. Stop by and visit for food and fun. Purple Penguin is the only 100% solar powered ice cream stand in New Jersey!
Royale Crown Homemade Ice Cream and Grille
1051 South White Horse Pike, Hammonton
Monday through Saturday: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Royale Crown was established in 1953 by the Graziano Family and still remains as a premier homemade gourmet ice cream and award winning food eatery loved by Heartlanders and visitors alike. The never ending list of ice cream flavors, Italian ice, yogurt and sugar-free products are just the beginning of their vast selection that includes fresh ice cream cakes, ice cream cupcakes, novelties and specialty dessert items. Stop in and see for yourself why Royale Crown is known as “Hammonton’s best kept secret!”
Serene Custard & Golf
2336 North West Boulevard, Vineland
Open daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Serene Custard and Golf has been a local business of the Vineland area for the past 57 years. The proud owners of this historic establishment Ed and Linda Rone have been managing for the past 30 years. Home of the Monster size milkshake Serene Custard is sure to please! Homemade ice-cream and ice-cream cakes are made fresh daily. Miniature Golf is offered to all ages. Making Serene Custard and Golf an environment for family and fun! In 2012 Serene Custard was picked as one of the top three ice-cream stands in New Jersey by Inside New Jersey Magazine. For the past five years, they have been awarded the “Five Star Award” by Vineland Health Department for excellence in food safety.
Terry’s Custard & Ice Cream
19 Park Drive, Bridgeton
Open daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Located on Park Drive in Bridgeton, Terry’s Custard & Ice Cream has been serving the community for decades! They are known for their delicious hand-dipped ice cream and milkshakes.
Toni’s Treats
487 Delsea Drive, Malaga
Sunday through Thursday: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday and Saturday: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Toni’s Treats is your late-night destination on the weekends. Eat in or take out footlongs, fries, burgers, and ice cream! Toni’s also makes cakes for every occasion and hosts make-your-own sundae parties.
