MAPLE SHADE, New Jersey — There is something about a neighborhood ice cream stand that no chain can replicate.
It’s the place you stopped at after every beach day as a kid. The spot your family headed to after big summer celebrations. The corner you still pull into now — except this time, your own kids are in the backseat.
For South Jersey families, that place is the Maple Shade Custard Stand.
A Local Favorite Since the Early 1980s
This little stand has been scooping up memories for over four decades.
Sitting on the corner of West Main Street and South Coles Avenue, it is hard to miss. A big DRIVE-IN sign sits right on top — a throwback look that feels exactly like summer is supposed to feel.
The stand has been a neighborhood fixture since the early 1980s, and the reason locals keep coming back is simple. The food is genuinely good, the portions are generous, and the prices stay reasonable.
What to Order When You Get There
The Flurry is a fan favorite — creamy soft-serve custard blended with your choice of candy or topping.
But the menu goes well beyond that. Sherbet, Dole Whip, water ice, sundaes — there is something for every kind of sweet tooth. Whether you are a soft-serve purist or someone who wants all the toppings, you will find your order here.
Open All Year, Not Just Summer
Here is what sets the Maple Shade Custard Stand apart from most stands in the area.
It does not close when the season ends. You can satisfy a craving in October, January, or any month in between. That alone makes it worth bookmarking.
If you have not been yet, add it to your summer list. And if it is already part of your family’s tradition — you already know why.
Do you have a memory tied to the Maple Shade Custard Stand, or a go-to South Jersey ice cream spot of your own? Tell us in the comments!
