Humdoo Ice Cream Shop & Truck — Restaurant in Flemington

Did your parents ever take you to an historic village with makeshift replicas of old buildings, reenactors, etc.? Well, this ice cream place is in a log cabin that would fit right in there. I impulsively stopped by this past Saturday after getting a bite to eat nearby, still a little hungry. The ghost town that was the Liberty Village outlets is right over here, but I'm always surprised to find that there's this little strip of edgy, mostly artisan-like businesses behind it that seem to be thriving. The immediate area was fairly busy but there's so much parking over here due to the outlets (RIP); I was able to park right in front with little difficulty.

I definitely had quite a few options to choose from, ranging from fairly normal, mainstream flavors to some edgier ones that are a little more off the beaten track (nothing I haven't seen before, but also definitely flavors I'd classify as creative). I opted for a small cup of the white chocolate raspberry truffle, which I made eye contact with almost immediately and went back to after perusing the rest of the wares. With tip, it was $5, which in this environment is perfectly reasonable. There's an excellent ice cream shop where I live now in Passaic County where you can't get any size for less than $6, which is pretty nutty but unfortunately par for the course. As you can see from the attached picture, it was a generous portion and definitely hit the spot. The perfect palate cleanser.

It was a bit of a raw late winter day so I was the only customer on the premises at the time. Regardless, excellent service, and the girl behind the counter was very friendly/helpful. When I mused aloud that the white chocolate raspberry truffle looked intriguing, she was encouraging without being overbearing. My only constructive feedback is that they should get a few tables inside for seating, especially on a nippy day like this (there is outdoor seating from what I could see, which didn't seem appetizing in 40-degree weather) - there definitely is room without it being too claustrophobic, etc.

I'm a native of the Kingdom of Hunterdon, and I'll be the first to tell you it's not much in the way of a gastro scene (case in point - the ridiculous love everyone has for Bamboo House in Frenchtown, which is very mediocre if you've ever sampled any other sushi. Anyway.). However, additions to the area like this give me hope that I'll have something in the future to brag about beyond the abundant cows and lush...

Nestled within the Liberty Village (closed) footprint, Humdoo Ice Cream sits humbly amongst other local businesses that share Stangl Road that parallels the Black River & Western Railroad line. We were enticed to come here through a Facebook event, and glad that we made the trip.

I will be remiss if I did not mention the scenic relevance of Flemington, and the beauty of it in conjunction with this review. Aside from the railroad, Flemington appears to be a beautiful town, where agriculture and suburbia clash together to bring about a diverse display of these sub-cultures of Americana. This really set the stage for visitors coming into Flemington to Humdoo.

Stangl road, itself, is set apart, almost like a secret nook. Coming off Main Street, the thoroughfare looks like it would lead to a residential area, but is in fact quite the contrary. Local businesses emerge and line either side of the road as you turn onto it, with roadside parking that you don't have to parallel park into. Humdoo Ice Cream nestles amongst these businesses that create an outdoor, walking mall of sorts.

Age, amongst other factors, really make us suckers for punishment when it comes to fancying and enjoying ice cream. Perhaps it was an "one-off-day" for us, but the frozen treats at Humdoo were amazing and delicious without the complimentary side effects. The flavors of the frozen cream were just right - not too sweet, but also not too milky if that makes sense. I believe the ice cream were only available as hard ice-cream (no soft-serve) and held great together (did not melt away as quickly as other ice cream typically do; perhaps it was the season that play apart in this as well). The flavor, texture, and consistency made Humdoo's frozen delights incredibly enjoyable.

There was a decent range of flavor selections which were all unique in their own way - I imagine that you cannot go wrong with any of the flavors (although I highly recommend the White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle). There is an indoor restroom within the creamery, however seating is very limited. The business does accept credit card as a form of payment.

It was delightfully surprising to find a local creamery open as early as February while still being in the winter season. We are definitely going to come back for more when the weather gets warmer to give...

Ice cream is good but very expensive. When I was at the counter several staff were hauling cases of water and tending to errands... no one acknowledged me. In fact one young woman said something to the effect of "I need to go to the back so that people don't think I'm supposed to be serving them." Well yeah, but you could just say "so and so will be right with you thanks for patience." But really the humdinger here is that they don't give you a bag to carry your ice cream out in. Fine if you're eating in the space outside, but not if you're picking up for a few people and driving it home. The bag ban does not apply to this location, so it's a choice they are making. Left my hands and car seat a...