West Long Branch balances college-town energy with quiet neighborhood streets — Monmouth University on one side of town, family blocks and Franklin Lake on the other. Both halves agree on dessert: homemade beats factory-made, every time.
Ryan's is about ten minutes away on Route 35 in Oakhurst. Students discover us during finals week; families have known us for generations — we've been making small-batch ice cream at the Shore since 1988, which is older than most of the student body.
Why West Long Branch makes the trip
A milkshake built from any of two dozen homemade flavors is the local study break of choice, and dairy-free Dole soft serve covers roommates who don't do dairy.
For birthdays, team parties, and graduation season around the university, custom ice cream cakes need just 48 hours' notice — and a gift card makes a painless care-package upgrade.