If you're in the mood for shaved ice when you're in Asbury Park, New Jersey, there are plenty of places to check out. From places to quickly stop for a snack to sit down restaurants that also serve bubble tea, here is where to cool off with refreshing shaved ice treat. Betty's Icebox When you're looking for shaved ice, head to Betty's Icebox on the boardwalk. They have a variety of healthier versions of the treats you'll find at other nearby places. This includes gourmet ice pops, Hawaiian-style shaved ice, homemade shaved ice cream, edible cookie dough, vegan soft serve, chocolate covered bananas, and ice cream sandwiches. They also serve saltwater taffy, Scandinavian sweets, organic popcorn, and more. Every day they offer peanut-free, gluten-free, vegan, dye-free, and dairy-free options. They also have seasonal flavors such as blue lavender, rose, and berry hibiscus. Ocean Freeze Shaved Ice If you want a quick snack, head to Ocean Freeze Shaved Ice. They have a variety of different shaved ice flavors to choose from and you can even mix and match if you want a unique flavor. The store also has mochi ice cream pops if you want something a little thicker. Other snacks include ice pops, cold drinks, and sweet and salty snacks. If you want something a bit healthier, they have different kinds of kombucha to choose from. This is a great place to pop in to grab a snack during a busy day exploring the area. more Let's Snack When you're shopping at the Monmouth Mall, chances are good that you'll get hungry sooner than later. When you need a snack, head to the appropriately-named restaurant Let's Snack. If you want to cool off you can get shaved ice in a variety of different flavors. They also have macarons that are made fresh each day. All of them are gluten-free, so those with gluten allergies can still enjoy them. The restaurant is also very well-known for its selection of bubble tea. They serve high-quality bubble tea with a variety of toppings, fruits, and creative mixes. Their tapioca pearls are also made fresh daily. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Rita's Italian Ice Every day brings a new flavor of the day at Rita's Italian Ice, so you'll always be able to try something new if you visit it multiple times. They have a variety of frozen treats such as Italian ice, cream ice, gelati, misto shakes, frozen custard, and milkshakes. You can also try a blendini, which is Italian ice combined with creamy custard and your choice of toppings for a delicious frozen combination that is unlike anything you've had before. When you need to cool off with shaved ice, there are plenty of places to try in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Have a small cup of a single flavor or load your shaved ice up with multiple flavors if you're feeling creative. Image by alexeatswhales via Flickr | CC BY 2.0 | Cropped from original
