The temperatures are warming up, spring is in the air and ice cream is on the brain! Everyone needs a good ice cream fix around this time of year, so we're rounding up the best ice cream around Middlesex County. Whether you're looking for a simple cone or a sundae slathered in toppings, these sweet treats are some of the best around.
Keep reading to learn more about where you should go the next time an ice cream craving hits.
Gil & Bert's Ice Cream
Gil & Bert's Ice Cream is located at 69 North Main Street in Cranbury, NJ, and offers old fashioned ice cream bursting with sweet, sugary flavor. This quaint ice cream shop has produced some of the best ice cream around, using wholesome ingredients for quality flavor.
This old fashioned store has classic flavors such as wicked chocolate, chocolate peanut butter, Viking vanilla, and many more, but they also offer sugar-free options, Polish ices and frozen yogurts for those looking for some variety.
In addition to the delicious ice cream and expansive list of flavors, Gil & Bert's also has an ice cream truck called Big Bertie. You can even hire Big Bertie to come to your next event to serve cones and dishes of your favorite flavors.
Magnifico's Ice Cream
Magnifico's Ice Cream is family-owned business that opened their doors in 1981 and have been serving ice cream to the people of Middlesex County ever since. Recently voted as Central Jersey's best ice cream and yogurt; it is a favorite in the area.
The soft serve flavors range from vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, to black raspberry, pistachio and Brazilian coffee. Seasonal flavors are also offered when you're in the mood for festive ice cream and include pumpkin, egg nog and Swiss Miss hot chocolate.
Aside from classic flavors and unique sundaes, Magnifico's Ice Cream also has delectable frozen novelties including ice cream filled cannolis, bon bon bars, toasted almond bars, original crunch bars and mini chipwich sliders. There's even a healthy choice menu.
Visit Magnifico's Ice Cream at 500 State Route 18 for delicious ice cream, no matter what you're in the mood for!
Thomas Sweet
It's all in the name, and Thomas Sweet sure lives up to its name. This friendly ice cream shop serves homemade ice creams and chocolates from scratch. Thomas Sweet opened their first shop in May 1979, and since then has expanded to several different locations.
Thomas Sweet is known for their one-of-a-kind "blend in" creations which involves mixing toppings within the ice cream for an extra special flavor. 
Spend an entire afternoon in Thomas Sweet, starting out with cake and finishing it off with ice cream for that extra dessert. Check out Thomas Sweet at their New Brunswick location, easily accessible from Middlesex County.
Rose’s Pizza & Ice Cream
Rose’s Pizza & Ice Cream is perfect for those pizza lovers who need to follow up the cheesy, salty flavor with a sweet ice cream cone.
Rose’s has a wide selection of hard ice cream flavors, from cookies & cream and cotton candy to cashew raisin and orange pineapple. If you prefer soft serve, they also offer your standard chocolate, vanilla and twist flavors.
For something outside the cone, choose from smoothies, shakes, floats, sundaes and even ice cream cakes.
This summer, cool off with ice cream from one of these great locations.
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