With all my jabbering on about Goldie's, you might be wondering if I am aware that there is a vegan-friendly ice cream store in Asbury Park. To that imagined slight, I say, "What do you take me for- some kind of novice?" I'll have you know that I've already been to Cookman Creamery a number of times.
Indeed, just a few blocks away from Goldie's is this mother/daughter-owned shop; I'd say the offerings are evenly split between vegan and non-vegan.
In essence, if you want it, they probably have a vegan version.
Every time I've visited there have been at least six hard-packed ice cream flavors: many of them satisfyingly kitschy (example: churro!).
They've also always had 2 soft-serve flavors on offer; my favorite so far: classic (and creamy) chocolate/vanilla.
But, let's be realistic; the cone above belongs to my friend. This happened to be my first visit so I went for the whole shebang: the largest sundae available: made with cookie butter (speculoos/biscoff) hardpack and chocolate/vanilla twist soft-serve with peanut butter sauce, rainbow sprinkles, whipped cream, and a cherry. The PB sauce is not made in house, but the whipped cream is.
Don't let this sad-face fool you; she tried some vanilla.
I will admit that the sundae unexpectedly defeated me and I'm not sure why. It is the only time in recent memory that I haven't been able to finish a dessert and you know I'm not shy. So, on my next visit I ordered a more normal size small cup which was brimming with chocolate and vanilla soft serve with peanut butter sauce (sadly, they were out of whipped cream).
I'm not sure if this is something that they do all the time, but this particular cup had peanut butter sauce on the bottom of the cup in addition to the top- which is genius.
If this is a thing, please keep doing it!
For the record, the friend who was with me on this visit ordered apple pie ice cream which so horrified me (I hate apples) that I neglected to take a photo.
Cookman Creamery also offers most, if not all, of their novelties in vegan versions: flying saucers, chocolate-covered bananas...
They even have a pop that is reminiscent of "cherry-dip;" I believe they said it was a raspberry sorbet coating. Non-chocolate desserts aren't really my thing, but I have a friend that's been dying for a vegan version of this so I'll let you know if she tries it anytime soon.
On another visit 89 had a sample of the raspberry soft-serve, which was paired with peanut butter (peanut butter & jelly; get it?). Needless to say, she was a fan.
And the time after that she got a taste of the pumpkin/vanilla soft-serve swirl from a friend.
Not too shabby.
If you haven't been to Asbury Park recently, I highly recommend a visit to see what's new. Besides great grub and desserts, you can walk to the boardwalk, take a ride on pedal-boats nearby, and visit the shops, galleries, and theaters within walking distance.
Did I mention Cookman Creamery also does cakes? They do. I've yet to try to test their travel-ability, but I'm sure as the weather gets cooler I'll be more likely to give it a go.
On a final note, Cookman (and Goldie's) are so pooch-friendly that 89 took it upon herself to break into this closed shop a few doors down.
Luckily no charges were filed.
Head on down to Asbury to see what's (vegan) to be seen!
Indeed, just a few blocks away from Goldie's is this mother/daughter-owned shop; I'd say the offerings are evenly split between vegan and non-vegan.
In essence, if you want it, they probably have a vegan version.
Every time I've visited there have been at least six hard-packed ice cream flavors: many of them satisfyingly kitschy (example: churro!).
They've also always had 2 soft-serve flavors on offer; my favorite so far: classic (and creamy) chocolate/vanilla.
But, let's be realistic; the cone above belongs to my friend. This happened to be my first visit so I went for the whole shebang: the largest sundae available: made with cookie butter (speculoos/biscoff) hardpack and chocolate/vanilla twist soft-serve with peanut butter sauce, rainbow sprinkles, whipped cream, and a cherry. The PB sauce is not made in house, but the whipped cream is.
Don't let this sad-face fool you; she tried some vanilla.
I'm not sure if this is something that they do all the time, but this particular cup had peanut butter sauce on the bottom of the cup in addition to the top- which is genius.
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Cookman Creamery also offers most, if not all, of their novelties in vegan versions: flying saucers, chocolate-covered bananas...
On another visit 89 had a sample of the raspberry soft-serve, which was paired with peanut butter (peanut butter & jelly; get it?). Needless to say, she was a fan.
And the time after that she got a taste of the pumpkin/vanilla soft-serve swirl from a friend.
Not too shabby.
Did I mention Cookman Creamery also does cakes? They do. I've yet to try to test their travel-ability, but I'm sure as the weather gets cooler I'll be more likely to give it a go.
On a final note, Cookman (and Goldie's) are so pooch-friendly that 89 took it upon herself to break into this closed shop a few doors down.
Luckily no charges were filed.
