First time at Ryan's? Welcome: you're about to have a very good day. The board is big, the case is bigger, and the line moves faster than your decision-making will. Here's your cheat sheet.
The safe (and correct) first move
Order a scoop of a homemade classic: Cookies and Cream, Butter Pecan, Mint Chip, or Salted Caramel. This is the baseline that explains why the shop has been here since 1988. You can get adventurous on visit two.
If you're feeling bold
Go straight for the fun row: Fruity Pebbles, Reese's Blast, or Raspberry Bomb. Or check the seasonal board: if something limited is on it, that's a now-or-never situation.
Know the rest of the menu
- Milkshakes: any flavor in the case, blended thick.
- Italian ice: light, fruity, and dairy-free.
- Dole soft serve: 100% dairy-free fruit swirl in pineapple, strawberry, or cherry.
- Novelties: Flying Saucers, Chippers, take-home quarts, even Pup Cups for the dog.
Still can't decide?
There's an official solution for that: spin the Flavor Wheel and let fate order for you. House rules say you have to at least consider what it picks.
Before you go
There are two Ryan's to choose from: Tinton Falls at 462 Shrewsbury Ave, open daily from 11am to 10pm, and Oakhurst at 1805 Route 35, open daily from 12pm to 10pm. Both scoop the same homemade lineup, so the right one is simply whichever is closer to you.
Like to do a little homework before a big decision? Our FAQ covers the questions first-timers ask most, and the family has been answering them one way or another since 1988. Whatever you land on, you'll have picked your "usual" by the bottom of the cup.
Pro tip: Loved your scoop? It goes home by the quart (hand-packed fresh at the counter), and it makes an excellent souvenir.
