Guides, news, and sweet ideas from Ryan's Homemade Ice Cream, scooping at the Jersey Shore since 1988.
The boardwalk lights are still on and someone just said "ice cream near me open now." Ryan's Oakhurst on Route 35 scoops until 10 PM every night, minutes from both towns.
Read the Post →The road is named Shrewsbury Avenue, the shop is a few minutes past the border in Tinton Falls, and for Shrewsbury families that distinction has never mattered much. Here's the story.
Read the postDinner on Broad Street, a show at the Basie, then the classic ending: homemade ice cream under ten minutes down Shrewsbury Avenue. Here's how Red Bank does dessert at Ryan's.
Read the postThe seasonal case doesn't close when the beach does. Six fall flavors are on the way: Pumpkin, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Maple Walnut, Cinnamon, Caramel Apple, and Cranberry.
Read the postRyan's is an official nominee for Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt/Frozen Custard in the 2026 Monmouth County Community's Choice Awards. Here's how to vote: once a day, every day, through August 31.
Read the postEvery seasonal flavor has a closing act, and Jersey Peach's is coming. How to catch it before it leaves the board, and the quart trick that stretches the season.
Read the postEnd-of-summer send-offs, back-to-school bashes, the first team parties of fall: here's how to size an ice cream cake for your crowd and get it ordered in time.
Read the postFull-fat homemade ice cream isn't the only thing in our case. Italian ice, sherbet, and Dole fruit soft serve keep it light without skipping the treat.
Read the postNo dairy, no problem. From Dole fruit soft serve to rotating vegan homemade flavors and Italian ice, here's the full plant-based lineup at Ryan's.
Read the postGood news for gluten-free guests: ice cream itself starts naturally gluten-free. Here's what to watch for in mix-ins, cones, and cakes, and how the crew can help.
Read the postThe cakes are still made and decorated by hand at the shop. The only thing that changed is how easy it is to start one: our new online order form is open any hour you are.
Read the postMonmouth County takes its ice cream seriously. Here's a local's checklist for what "best" actually means (small batches, made on premises, real mix-ins) and where that standard has lived since 1988.
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