Front Porch — Restaurant in Spring Lake Township

We have been here three times and each time they have closed early and sent customers away. The employees have been more interested in leaving than they have been serving customers. This evening, 8/29/19, we arrived 15 minutes before closing. There were 2 employees. One stated “we are no longer serving soft serve” and the other employee stated “ we are almost closed”. I’m assuming this was in attempt to discourage us from making a purchase. At that time a group of about 5-6 ladies (over aged 50) arrived. It was 8:46 and they were also told that there was no soft serve and that they were closing now. Although we enjoy the ice cream quality- the service over the last 3 times have...

The ice cream is worthy of five stars. It's delicious. The staff is also very friendly and we enjoy the outdoor seating area. We are just always disappointed in the waffle cones. They're thin and tasteless...nothing like they used to be.

In response to the owner's question: no, we did not go tonight but we have been regulars. I would love to see the big, thick waffle cones that they used to make at Temptations on the boardwalk. Can you put in a request? We'd pay extra at the Front Porch for those :). Thank you for responding and...

This used to be our favorite ice cream store when the previous owner was operating it. The store was always crowded, not now. The ice cream was generous and delicious. Now under the ownership of the last few years the ice cream cones are skimpy and ridiculously expensive. Besides that the ice cream is way too soft. Consequently we have given up one of our favorite experiences while visiting...