Restaurants & Bars
National Ice Cream Day: This Is Lacey's Best, Readers Say
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day by enjoying a scoop from what Patch readers unanimously agreed is the best in Lacey.
LACEY, NJ — In the middle of July, when the sun is blazingly hot, there's nothing better than a sweet, refreshing ice cream cone.
National Ice Cream Day falls on July 16, and Patch asked readers where their favorite ice cream parlor was. They came back with a near unanimous answer - almost all replies recommended Rich's Ice Cream at 344 N. Main Street.
Their ice cream is "creamy and delicious," one reader said.
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But it's not just about the sweet treat - people love that they're family-owned, and you can often see the Gutweins at any of Rich's locations.
"It is truly a family affair when it comes to their ice cream, and it is evident in the final product," a reader told Patch.
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With daily flavors and seasonal specialties, you can always find something new to try.
Other local favorites include Mrs. Walker's in Forked River and the Sweet Shack in Bayville.
Where are you getting dessert from this National Ice Cream Day?
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