About Cookman Creamery

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.

Our Values
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Creative Expression
We work to keep things interesting with unique flavor designs and concepts that transmit a sense of buoyant and inspired creative energy.
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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!
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!
What's New!
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The Lake 🦢 - A Mineral-Rich Ice Cream with Spir...
This vegan ice cream is made with @royalspirulinausa blue-green algae, freeze-dried for maximum freshness. Spirulina is an eco-friendly, nutrient-rich superfood packed with high-quality protein, essential vitamins, and minerals. Spirulina is...
The Lake 🦢 - A Mineral-Rich Ice Cream with Spir...
This vegan ice cream is made with @royalspirulinausa blue-green algae, freeze-dried for maximum freshness. Spirulina is an eco-friendly, nutrient-rich superfood packed with high-quality protein, essential vitamins, and minerals. Spirulina is...
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A Decade of Ice Cream - Established in 2015
2025 marks a milestone for Cookman Creamery – we’re celebrating 10 years of serving the Asbury Park community with delicious, handcrafted ice cream! From our humble beginnings in 2015, we’ve...
A Decade of Ice Cream - Established in 2015
2025 marks a milestone for Cookman Creamery – we’re celebrating 10 years of serving the Asbury Park community with delicious, handcrafted ice cream! From our humble beginnings in 2015, we’ve...
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Renovations!
It’s hard to believe, but after years of serving up sweet, hand-crafted frozen delights, Cookman Creamery is getting a fresh new look! If you’ve been to our beloved Asbury Park...
Renovations!
It’s hard to believe, but after years of serving up sweet, hand-crafted frozen delights, Cookman Creamery is getting a fresh new look! If you’ve been to our beloved Asbury Park...