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Family-owned & Community-rooted

One thing we always like to say at our shop is: we have ice cream for everyone! We try to live by this principle with the abundant diversity and thoughtful refinement of our offerings, from the simplest sorbet composed of just fruit and sugar, to a decadent dairy creation packed with inclusions, to our most innovative vegan ice cream designs.

Cookman Creamery is a family-owned establishment deeply committed to the local community. As small business locals, we believe in solidarity and always welcome the opportunity to collaborate with other culinary creatives. We actively participate in and donate to local food drives and events, and employ, almost exclusively, kids from Asbury Park.

  • Balanced Enjoyment

    We are health-conscious in our choice of quality ingredients but recognize that, at the end of the day, ice cream is a treat. It’s about pleasure and delight—it doesn’t have to be a “health food” to be good for you. Instead, we aim for a balanced perfection that enhances enjoyment and experience.

  • Creating Joy

    The right ice cream cone at the right moment can work wonders—whether it takes the edge off a stressful day or connects you to a cherished childhood memory of innocent joy.

  • Moments of Transformation

    Ice cream is held in suspension at a threshold of temperature, at a boundary between transformation from solid into liquid or cold into warm, which is perhaps why ice cream is something we seek during moments of transformation—whether it’s a joyous celebration or a moment of grief.

  • Creative Expression

    We work to keep things interesting with unique flavor designs and concepts that transmit a sense of buoyant and inspired creative energy.

  • A Timeless Tradition

    We operate with the belief that ice cream is a tradition that will outlast many changes wrought by time, and we’ve become fond of our slogan: There is ice cream, after all.

Meet the cookman Family!

Running a small business is a multifaceted endeavor, and we are passionate about operating with conscientious care and peace. We look forward to every visit we receive, and our goal is to leave you feeling good when you walk out the door!

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Send us a hello!

Feel free to reach out if you are looking for catering, specialty cakes, customer assistance, employment, or a fun ice cream flavor!